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The 203rd ‘Aha Pae‘āina in 2025

“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine, and acts on them, will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of Mine, and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and it fell—and its collapse was great.” —Matthew 7:24-27
Theme: Kūkulu ‘ia ma ke kahua kūpaʻa
Built on a Firm Foundation
When: Thursday, June 12 – Saturday, June 14, 2025
Where: Kapa‘a First Hawaiian and Kapa‘a United Church of Christ, Kaua‘i (in person only)
Housing: Outrigger Kaua‘i Beach Resort
(4431 Kaua‘i Beach Drive, Lihue)
A block of rooms has been reserved. Please make reservations directly with the hotel by using their website Hawaii Conference United Church of Christ - Room Block Weblink or calling the hotel at (808) 245-1955 and using the group code: 250612HCUCC.
Youth Track: There will be a youth event open to ALL youth in grades 6-12 (as of April 2025), delegates and non-delegates welcome. Space is limited to 30 youth. First registration deadline is April 7. learn more
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‘Aha Makua
June 12-14, 2025
‘Aha Nā Kai ‘Ewalu (AHEC gathering)
Thursday, June 12, 2025
State Council of Hawaiian Congregational Churches meeting
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 9:30 AM – 2 PM, Kapa‘a First Hawaiian Church
Keynote Speakers

The Rev. Dr. Phiwa Langeni is a passionate leader and engaging speaker who works to build more welcoming and connected communities. As the Minister for Innovation and Strategic Collaboration with the UCC, Rev. Langeni helps reimagine how faith and leadership can meet today’s challenges. They also run their own company, Rev. Langeni LLC, where they offer coaching, consulting, and keynote talks—especially around leading through change, making tech more equitable, and promoting radical hospitality.
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