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Conference Minister Reflects on Ongoing Pandemic
In mid-March we were asked to shelter in place in order to flatten the curve of COVID-19 spread. Here we are in early July discovering...
David Popham
Jul 8, 20202 min read


Kalaupapa Independence Day Recognized on June 30
June 30 marked the 51st anniversary of Kalaupapa Independence Day, the day when the Hawai'i State Legislation removed the isolation ban...
Hawai‘i Conference
Jul 1, 20202 min read


Thinking Theologically: Tight or Wide Spiritual Focus
Conference Minister Reflects on Thinking Theologically From the July 1, 2020 Coconut Wireless Tight or Wide Spiritual Focus I can...
David Popham
Jul 1, 20202 min read


Elly Chong Is Featured in Conversation with John Dorhauer
Listen to a recording of a conversation with John Dorhauer, General Minister and President of the UCC, and Eleanore Chong, member of...
Hawai‘i Conference
Jun 24, 20201 min read


Conference Minister Reflection: A Time to Deepen Beauty
I am a fan of Catholic theologian John Haught. His work in theologies of evolution gives insights into the ways of God's work in the...
David Popham
Jun 24, 20202 min read


Justice & Witness Missional Team Issues Statement on "Black Lives Matter"
The Justice & Witness Missional Team of the Hawai'i Conference has issued a statement, "Black Lives Matter." George Floyd. Ahmaud Arbery....
Hawai‘i Conference
Jun 10, 20203 min read


Reopening Church Facilities: By What Day Can We Reopen?
We are finding ourselves a bit worn out, for while we are done with COVID-19, the novel coronavirus is not done with us.
David Popham
Jun 3, 20202 min read

Call to Conference-Wide Prayer
Like me, many of you are beside yourself with the scenes playing out nightly of protestors and clashes and unrest. Let me state...
David Popham
Jun 3, 20202 min read


Guidelines for Reopening Church Facilities
Now that the State of Hawai'i is at the point of a soft reopening, please be aware that most county ordinances include language about...
David Popham
May 27, 20202 min read

What Is the Church?
As we near the end of May, we do so with an extension of sheltering-in-place. This strategy has worked well to dramatically flatten the...
David Popham
May 20, 20202 min read