Church News: June 4th, 2025
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Rev. Dr. Allan Boesak Webinar “Maintaining Hope & Responding During Challenging Political Times” Saturday, June 7th, 8 to 9 a.m.
Two Ways to Participate in the Webinar:
Attend with Others at Lihue Christian Church 2943 Kress Street, Lihue, HI 96766
Meet at 7:30 a.m. for coffee and treats
OR Watch on your own by clicking the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81584536798? pwd=o5ZANpVm2xznVrQWlp80G5mOZHVVXl.1
The Rev. Dr. Allan Boesak, author and global human rights activist, is a South African theologian who played a leading role in the anti-apartheid struggle. He has taught and spoken at numerous universities throughout the world and with many faith groups, including the Parliament of the World’s Religions. Dr. Boesak will be sharing his wisdom on ways we can maintain hope in challenging political times and suggesting ways that people of faith can respond within our communities and our nation.
Please note that Rice Street may be closed for the Kaua`i Pride Parade around the time that Dr. Boesak’s talk will be done. Attendees may want to walk over to Rice Street and watch the parade (10 a.m.)—or, even better, walk with the KAUCC Open & Affirming Churches (Hanapepe UCC, Kapa a UCC, and Koloa Union Church)—then join the festival in front of the Old County Building (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.).
This talk is cosponsored by Kauai’s Justice and Witness Committee and Hui Aloha ‘O Hawaii Indivisible (a statewide organization started on Maui by faith-based individuals and health-care professionals with a strong interest in social justice). The hui works to preserve democracy in our country and protect vulnerable groups in our society. Those wishing to learn more about Hui Aloha ‘O Hawai‘i may contact Dr. Ellen Caringer at HuiAlohaOHawaii@gmail.com.
Church Office Closures
Wednesday, June 11 in observance of Kamehameha Day
Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth
Thursday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day
Kauai Pride
Kauai Pride Parade and Festival Saturday, June 7, 2025
Parade: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Participants meet at 9 a.m.)
Walking with Kapaa UCC & Hanapepe UCC! Beginning at the Vidinha Stadium Parking Lot Ending at the Historic County Building
Festival: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lihue: Historic County Building Lawn Koloa Union Church will have a resource table where we will tell others about our church and invite them to join us!
What To Bring Consider bringing sunscreen, water bottles, umbrellas!
Please Sign Up See the signup sheet at church for the following: Float Decoration (8-9 a.m.) Participation in the Parade (9-11 a.m.) Resource Table Setup (9-10 a.m.) Volunteer for shift #1 at the table (10 a.m.-Noon) Volunteer for shift #2 at the table (Noon-2 p.m.) Resource Table Cleanup (2 p.m.)
Kauai Pride Tshirts
Koloa Union Church walkers will be wearing this t-shirt.
Pick up yours at the church office or at the start of the parade. We have various sizes for children and adults.
The cost is $12.
Pentecost Sunday
“The Holy Spirit Is Among Us” June 8
June 8 is Pentecost Sunday! It is the day on which we celebrate the Holy Spirit among us. When God’s Spirit descended upon the disciples, they began telling people from all over the world what God was up to. On that day some 3,000 decided to follow the way of Jesus! Pentecost reminds us of the unexpected possibilities when we allow our faith and our words to build one another up. Let us gather together on Pentecost to celebrate the Holy Spirit among us! Invite friends and family members to come and hear how our faith makes a huge difference in the world! Let us give thanks that God’s Spirit is always with us!
RED on PENTECOST
The color of Pentecost is RED. Our deacons will decorate the sanctuary in RED. You are invited to wear something RED.
STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH “On Holy Ground” Each year on Pentecost we collect the “Strengthen the Church” offering, which is one of the annual offerings of the United Church of Christ. STC supports the expansion of ministry and growth of the local UCC congregations, helps create a just world for all by investing in new ministries. Your gifts will plant new churches, awaken new ideas in existing churches, develop the spiritual life in our youth and young adults.
You can give by placing a donation in the envelope provided in your bulletin on Pentecost Sunday, by sending a check to the church office, or by giving online (with “Strengthen the Church” or “STC” on the note section of your check or the “Comment” box on our donation page).
Thank you for giving generously! DONATE TODAY
Youth Event
Youth Gathering For Middle School & High School Youth
June 8th 4:45-7:00 p.m. Moore Hall
Volunteers: Contact Tiffany if you can provide a meal for the youth or if you are interested in helping out in another way.
203rd `Aha Pae`aina
June 12-14, 2025
The 203rd `Aha Pae`aina will be hosted by the Kaua`i Association and held at the Kapa`a First Hawaiian and Kapa`a United Churches of Christ.
The Rev. Dr. Phiwa Langeni will be the keynote speaker. Rev. Langeni is a passionate leader and engaging speaker who works to build more welcoming and connected communities.
Koloa Union Church will send four adult attendees: Rev. Dr. Alan, Akana, Doug Duvauchelle, Tiffany Marrotte and Michael Horning. Carmela and Ezra Ruiz are two youth who will be attending from Koloa Union Church.
Trinity Sunday & Fathers Day
June 15 A Special Trinity Sunday And Father’s Day!
Honoring Kahu’s 35 Years of Ordained Ministry
Celebrating Tiffany’s Certificate in Youth Ministry Leadership
Welcoming David Vasquez-Levy As our Guest Preacher
Giving Thanks for the Fathers & Father Figures in Our Lives Rev.
Vasquez-Levy serves as the President of Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California—a progressive, multi-denominational seminary and center for social justice.
We will recognize Kahu’s 35th anniversary of his ordination to Christian ministry and give thanks that he has spent over 11 of those years with us!
We will recognize Tiffany Marrotte, our Christian Education Director, for graduating from Yale Divinity School Center for Continuing Education with a certificate in Youth Ministry Leadership.
Join us for a Father’s Day lunch after church.
Please sign up on the bulletin board to help with food and/or in the kitchen.
Church Breakfast
Church Breakfast Tuesday, June 24th 8-9:30 a.m.
Join us on the 4th Tuesday of the month for delicious food and a fun time getting to know others from Koloa Union Church! (No breakfast in April) Location each month to be determined. RSVP on the sign-up sheet or by contacting the church office
Tech Talk Story
Free & Fun Tech Talk Story June 25, 10 a.m.- noon
Join us as we get more comfortable with modern technology!! Free raffle prizes for attendees!! Brought to you by the Agency of Elderly Affairs
Movie & Discussion
Movie and Discussion Wednesday, June 25 5:30 p.m.
Dinner 6:00 p.m. Movie Discussion to follow Invite your friends and neighbors! Main dish and drinks provided. Bring a side dish, appetizer or dessert. Public Defender is a 2024 movie that follows the work of Heather Shaner, a lawyer representing January 6th rioters, who works to confront America’s political divisions with empathy.
Family Movie Night
Saturday, June 28 6:00 p.m.
Movie & Hot Dogs Invite your friends and neighbors! Bring a beach chair or blanket.
Prayers and Squares
Prayers and Squares – Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
The Prayers and Squares Ministry has been very active this year. Over ten prayer quilts have been tied and gifted! We also created and gifted 10 more “Aloha Comfort Quilts” to Wilcox Hospital as well as twenty “Pule Ho Aloha” stuffed animals with miniature prayer quilts attached. Each item we make brings comfort and hope to the recipients.
We are so grateful for the support of church members and friends. Most importantly, your prayers make a difference—especially when people receive tangible reminders of those prayers! Since Prayers and Squares never charges for the quilts that are given, we are especially grateful for financial support through fundraisers and outright gifts. Materials, supplies and equipment all cost money, and the financial assistance we get allows us to continue making a difference in the lives of those in crisis and those who just might need to be reminded of our aloha!
If you would like to make a contribution directly to P&S, please indicate “Prayers and Squares” on the note section of your check or in the comment box on our online giving page.
In the meantime, Prayers & Squares continues to meet in Moore Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. once a month on a Tuesday, where we spend most of our time promoting prayer by creating hand-tied quilts. Volunteers with all ranges of quilting experience may join for prayer, fellowship, stitching, and learning about quilting. The motto: “It’s not about the quilt; it’s all about the prayers.”
If you or someone in your ohana are in need of a tangible representation of prayer, please contact Debbie Gunning to request a quilt.
Aloha Hour
Next Aloha Hour Sunday, August 3, 2025 Join us at the beach on July 6!
We usually enjoy Aloha Hour right after the worship service on the first Sunday of each month. If there is more interest (and volunteers!), we can have Aloha Hour more often. Please check in with Penny Osuga, our Aloha Hour chairperson, if you have any questions or would like to volunteer. See the sign up sheet on the bulletin board for food contributions. Kitchen help is also needed for a successful gathering.
Church On The Beach
July 6, 11:00 a.m. (Please note the later time.)
Join us for outdoor worship at the pavilion across from Nukumoi Surf Shop at Poipu Beach Worship at 11:00 a.m. followed by a potluck lunch. Bring something for the potluck lunch, lawn chairs, sunscreen, swimsuits, water flasks and friends.
There will be no worship service at church on this day.
County of Kauai guidelines: No plastic utensils No plastic water bottles We will offer water/juice from a water jug See the potluck signup sheet on the church bulletin board.
Lectionary Readings
Wednesday, July 9th 7-8:30 pm
Smith Memorial Parsonage
Lectio Divina is a time to silently reflect together on a repeated reading from the Bible and then share with one another about the experience (if so desired).
Please let Kahu or Karen Johnson know if you plan to attend.
Summer Book Group
Summer Book Group Wednesdays, July 16 – August 20 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Smith Memorial Parsonage “Jesus and John Wayne” by Kristin Kobes Du Mez Dinner will be served at 6 o’clock. Book discussion will begin after dinner. Please sign up on the church bulletin board. Please purchase your book on Amazon.com or contact the church office to purchase a copy for you.
Lectionary Readings
Each week, Christians throughout the world read biblical passages from the Revised Common Lectionary, including the Old Testament, Psalms, New Testament, and Gospels. After three years, a good portion of the Bible is included and the cycle begins again. RCL passages are often read in church worship services, and Kahu Akana usually includes at least one reading each Sunday.
Readings for June 8: Acts 2:1-21: Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 104:24-36; Romans 8:14-17; John 14:8-27
Readings for June 15: Proverbs 8:1-31; Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15
Readings for June 22: 1 Kings 19:1-16; Psalm 42 and 43; Isaiah 65:1-9; Psalm 22:19-28; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39
Readings for June 29: 2 Kings 2:1-14; Psalm 77:1-20; 1 Kings 19:15-21; Psalm 16; Galatians 5:1-25; Luke 10:1-20
Readings for July 6: 2 Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30; Isaiah 66:10-14; Psalm 66:1-9; Galatians 6:1-16; Luke 10:1-20
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