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Our online worship services are a great way to introduce people to Koloa Union Church…and provide inspiration and hope to friends and family!

Feel free to forward this email or send the YouTube link to anyone whom you think would enjoy watching our online worship service.

Share our worship service with even more people! You can also put the link of any video of our worship services directly onto your Facebook page and thereby introducing every one of your Facebook friends to our worship services and our church!

Church Office Closed 

Advent

Holiday Community Outreach

Holiday Community Outreach

Christmas Stockings

We will deliver Christmas stockings filled with gift cards and goodies to families who are struggling financially. Please bring your spare change, cash or checks to feed the Outreach Jar that supports our holiday community outreach.

Funds for the Christmas Stockings will be collected through December 15th.

Kitchen Update

Kitchen Update

A Modern, Stainless Steel, Fully-Equipped Kitchen

With Serving Windows Into Moore Hall and the Patio!

Progress Continues!

The major construction for our new kitchen has been completed. Painting should be done by next week, and then the appliances will be moved from Moore Hall and placed in the kitchen. After the final inspection, the kitchen will be ready for use! Keep your eyes open for our January newsletter, in which we will announce our next church luncheon!

THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed to the kitchen fund!

Sanctuary Windo Repair

The windows on the east wall of the sanctuary (the wall facing the street) have been restored. The wooden framing has been replaced and the new glass has been tinted. The scaffolding will be taken down this week. The wall looks brand new! Mahalo nui loa to all those who have given “over and above” these past few months in order to help pay for this urgent project!

Youth News

Youth Gathering – For Middle School & High School Youth

Sunday, December 8, 4:45 – 7:00 p.m. Location to be determined

Sunday, December 22, 4:45 – 7:00 p.m. Youth Christmas Party At The Smith Memorial Parsonage

Youth: Please RSVP to Aunty Tiffany by the previous Wednesday if you plan to attend!

Adult Volunteers: Please consider volunteering your home or providing a dish or two for a meal in December.

Alan Akana Gallery

We Are Open for Business!

Alan Akana Gallery HOLIDAY HOURS

Sunday Open Houses December 8 & 15 Noon to 6 p.m.

As always, also open by appointment Located In The Smith Memorial Parsonage 3281 Waikomo Road Koloa, HI 96756 Appointments may be made: By phone: 808-855-8806 By email: [email protected]

Funds from sales at the gallery support the care and maintenance of the Smith Memorial Parsonage.

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Lectio Divina

Christmas Party

Christmas Eve Party

The Christmas Fund

United Church of Christ Christmas Fund

December 22 and 24 Sunday Morning and Christmas Eve

This special offering, administered by the United Church of Christ Pension Boards, provides direct financial assistance to retired and active UCC authorized ministers and lay employees and their surviving spouses, including pension and health premium supplementation, emergency assistance, and Christmas “thank you” checks. Each year, UCC congregations throughout the country collect this offering to assist faithful servants of God who are facing financial difficulties. We not only share hope, peace, joy and love with them; but they, in turn, pass these things along to others in their communities and in the world.

We will collect the Christmas Fund offering on December 22 at Sunday morning service and December 24 Christmas Eve service. Offering envelopes will be provided.

Please write checks to “Koloa Union Church” and write “Christmas Fund” on the note section of your check. If you would like to make a donation online, please write “Christmas Fund” in the comment section. Thank You for Supporting The Christmas Fund!

Prayers & Squares

Prayers and Squares Tuesday, January 7, 2024 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Prayers & Squares will meet on Tuesday, January 7, in Moore Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a ministry promoting prayer using hand-tied quilts. Volunteers with all ranges of quilting experience may join them for prayer, fellowship, stitching, and learning about quilting. The motto: “It’s not about the quilt; it’s all about the prayers.” The group continues creating prayer quilts to be distributed at Wilcox Hospital.

If you or someone in your ohana are in need of a tangible representation of prayer, please contact Debbie Gunning to request a quilt.

Annual Church Meeting

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 December 8: Baruch 5:1-9; Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79; Philippians 1:3-11

Readings for December 15: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18

Readings for December 22: Micah 5:2-6; Luke 1:46-55; Psalm 80:1-7; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-55

Readings for December 24: Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:1-20

Readings for December 25: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20

Readings for December 29: 1 Samuel 2:18-26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52

Readings for December 31: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Psalm 8; Revelation 21:1-7; Matthew 25:31-46

Readings for January 1: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Psalm 8; Revelation 21:1-7; Matthew 25:31-46

Readings for January 5: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1:1-18

Readings for January 6: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-14; Ephesians 3:1-2; Matthew 2:1-12

Thank You For Serving

More Fun Pictures Since Our Last News Letter

Watch Our Most Recent Worship Service

Watch Our Most Recent Worship Service

You can click the button below to watch a video of a recent worship service:

Watch the most recent worship service

Watch ALL of Our Worship Services

Please Share!

Our online worship services are a great way to introduce people to Koloa Union Church…and provide inspiration and hope to friends and family!

Feel free to forward this email or send the YouTube link to anyone whom you think would enjoy watching our online worship service.

Share our worship service with even more people! You can also put the link of any video of our worship services directly onto your Facebook page and thereby introducing every one of your Facebook friends to our worship services and our church!

Church Office Closed 

The Church Office will be closed on the following dates: 

November 11th Veterans Day

November 28th Thanksgiving Day

Stewardship Committee

Thank you to everyone who has given generously to our general fund this year! We have paid our mission commitments, salaries, insurance, utility and maintenance bills, costs for our website, newsletter, some large unexpected expenses and so much more! Most importantly, we have provided a welcoming space and inspirational worship services for everyone who has visited us, and we have carried out our mission and service to the community! Thank you also to everyone who submitted a commitment card for 2025, as that is such a huge help for us as we begin the process of creating next year’s budget during the next couple of weeks.

As the year winds down, here are 3 requests for you to consider:

1. Please fulfill your annual commitment/pledge by the end of December or earlier if possible.
2. Please consider an extra “over and above” Christmas gift to the church to assure that we end the year in the black.
3. Please send us your commitment card for 2025 by November 10 if you haven’t already done so.
4. Please consider leaving a portion of your estate (a dollar amount or a percentage) to Kōloa Union Church when you update your will or trust. You can designate your gift to a favorite area of ministry or give an undesignated gift for the Church Council to decide as important needs and ministries arise.

Stop The Bleed CATs for Ukraine

Holiday Community Outreach

Holiday Community Outreach

Holiday Donations

Please bring your spare change, cash or checks to feed the Outreach Jar that supports our holiday community outreach.

Thanksgiving Dinner Boxes

We will again feed hungry families on the south shore. You can sign up to bring specific food items to pack in our Thanksgiving boxes or make a cash/check donation. All food items will need to be delivered to the church by Wednesday, November 20th. Sign up at church by November 17: that’s just one week from this Sunday!

Christmas Stockings. We will deliver Christmas stockings filled with gift cards and goodies to families who are struggling financially. Funds for the Christmas Stockings will be collected through December 15th.

Thanks to Becky Sakimae, Amber Strong and our church youth who will shop, pack and deliver the items!

Kitchen Update

Kitchen Update

A Modern, Stainless Steel, Fully-Equipped Kitchen

With Serving Windows Into Moore Hall and the Patio!

Progress Continues!

The new walls are up—adding extra floorspace! Plumbing and electrical wiring to the kitchen are complete! The concrete floor has been poured! In the coming weeks, the workers will complete the finishing work, install the new windows, cabinets, fans and lights, counters and appliances! We should be able to use the kitchen in about a month!

Due to construction material and kitchen appliances, we will be keeping Moore Hall closed until it is safe to enter. As an active construction zone, please be extra cautious when walking on the property, as there are a handful of tripping hazards and some broken glass on the south side of Moore Hall. Please keep an extra eye on the keiki!

Any additional funds that we raise for this project will be used to stock the kitchen once it is completed. You may also donate specific items that we identify as necessary to have a fully functional kitchen.

THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed to the kitchen fund!

Mahalo nui loa!

Sanctuary Windo Repair

Alan Akana Gallery

We Are Open for Business!

2nd Sundays & By Appointment Drop by and visit!

See what’s new! See what’s coming! After closing temporarily in December, 2023, as Kahu prepared for and enjoyed his sabbatical in Europe, the gallery is now open most days by appointment and will be open on the 2nd Sunday of the month from 2 to 5 p.m. beginning in August.

Re-Opening Reception Sunday, August 11 2 – 5 p.m.

“Overwhelmed with Wonder” Sabbatical Reflections Alan Akana Gallery will host a reception when Kahu will share about his sabbatical at 3 p.m. He will also play a slide show and sign photo books, Overwhelmed with Wonder, from his sabbatical. The slide show and book contain some of his favorite photos from his trip, and the book contains personal reflections about “wonder.”

Alan Akana Gallery Is Located In The Smith Memorial Parsonage 3281 Waikomo Road Koloa, HI 96756 Appointments may be made: By phone: 808-855-8806 By email: [email protected] Funds from sales at the gallery support the care and maintenance of the Smith Memorial Parsonage.

Visit Gallery

Youth News

Alan Akana Gallery

We Are Open for Business!

HOLIDAY HOURS

Black Friday & Saturday Sale
Friday, November 29
Saturday, November 30
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Refreshments and free gifts for all visitors!

Extensive price reductions on many items!

Sunday Open Houses
December 1, 8 & 15
Noon to 6 p.m.

As always, also open by appointment

Alan Akana Gallery Is Located In The Smith Memorial Parsonage 3281 Waikomo Road Koloa, HI 96756 Appointments may be made: By phone: 808-855-8806 By email: [email protected] Funds from sales at the gallery support the care and maintenance of the Smith Memorial Parsonage.

Visit Gallery

Prayers & Squares

Lectio Divina

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 November 10: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17; Psalm 127; 1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 146; Hebrew 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-22

Readings for November 17: 1 Samuel 1:4-20; 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Daniel 12:1-3; Psalm 16; Hebrew 10:11-25; Mark 13:1-8

Readings for November 24: 2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 132:1-18; Daniel 7:9-14; Psalm 93; Revelations 1:4-8; John 18:22-27

Readings for December 1: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36

Thank You For Serving

More Fun Pictures Since Our Last News Letter

Watch Our Most Recent Worship Service

Watch Our Most Recent Worship Service

You can click the button below to watch a video of a recent worship service:

Watch the most recent worship service

Watch ALL of Our Worship Services

Please Share!

Our online worship services are a great way to introduce people to Koloa Union Church…and provide inspiration and hope to friends and family!

Feel free to forward this email or send the YouTube link to anyone whom you think would enjoy watching our online worship service.

Share our worship service with even more people! You can also put the link of any video of our worship services directly onto your Facebook page and thereby introducing every one of your Facebook friends to our worship services and our church!

World Communion Sunday

Neighbors in Need is the United Church of Christ’s annual offering to support ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States, including the Council for American Indian Ministries, justice and advocacy efforts and direct service projects. This year’s emphasis is on mental health.

Together with UCC congregations throughout the country, we make a huge difference in making the world a healthier and more just place for all. Please consider a generous donation.

Special offering envelopes will be provided in your bulletins on that day. Also, checks may be sent to the church office, made out to “Koloa Union Church” with “Neighbors in Need” or “NIN” written in the note section. If you make an online donation, be sure to write “Neighbors in Need” in the “Comment” box.

Community Outreach

Salvation Army Lunches

Our next Outreach event is serving lunch and providing cleanup services on Wednesday, October 30, 10:30 am – 12:30 p.m. at the Hanapepe Salvation Army. There is also often a need for extra servers for their Thanksgiving event (usually the Wednesday before Thanksgiving). If you are interested in helping out at either or both remaining events this year, please contact Belinda Bartels at (253)350-0087 or [email protected].

Holiday Community Outreach

Holiday Donations

Please bring your spare change, cash or checks to feed the Outreach Jar that supports our holiday community outreach.

Thanksgiving Dinner Boxes

We will again feed hungry families on the south shore. You can sign up to bring specific food items to pack in our Thanksgiving boxes or make a cash/check donation. All food items will need to be delivered to the church by Wednesday, November 20th. Sign up at church by November 17: that’s just one week from this Sunday!

Christmas Stockings. We will deliver Christmas stockings filled with gift cards and goodies to families who are struggling financially. Funds for the Christmas Stockings will be collected through December 15th.

Thanks to Becky Sakimae, Amber Strong and our church youth who will shop, pack and deliver the items!

Kitchen Update

Kitchen Update

A Modern, Stainless Steel, Fully-Equipped Kitchen

With Serving Windows Into Moore Hall and the Patio!

Progress Continues!

During the last few weeks, construction workers have been erecting walls, installing plumbing and electrical wiring, and more! Feel free to take a look on Sunday mornings! As an active construction zone, please be extra cautious when walking in the patio area, as there are a handful of tripping hazards. Please keep an extra eye on the keiki as well!

Once the construction is completed, we plan to install shelf and drawer lining and stocking with cookware, serving items and supplies. Barring any unforeseen complications, we plan to begin using our new kitchen sometime in November. Be sure to check next month’s newsletter regarding progress and plans for Aloha Hour after church.

Any additional funds that we raise for this project will be used to stock the kitchen once it is completed. You may also donate specific items that we identify as necessary to have a fully functional kitchen. Scroll down to see some of the items we have identified so far….

Mahalo nui loa!

Lectio Divina

Youth News

Alan Akana Gallery

We Are Open for Business!

OPEN HOUSE

2nd Sunday of Each Month 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Next Open House October 13 Featuring Kahu’s updated slideshow: Photographs and Watercolors Of Indigenous Hawaiian Flowers Also Open by Appointment

Located In The Smith Memorial Parsonage 3281 Waikomo Road Koloa, HI 96756 Appointments may be made: By phone: 808-855-8806 By email: [email protected] Funds from sales at the gallery support the care and maintenance of the Smith Memorial Parsonage.

Church Breakfast

Join us for breakfast in Koloa Village! Break + Feast

Tuesday, October 22 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.  Koloa Village* 5460 Koloa Road

RSVP on the sign-up sheet or by contacting the church office You may place your order ahead of time. (They are closed on Mondays)

Identify yourself as part of the Koloa Union Church group Join us on the 4th Tuesday of each month for delicious food and a fun time getting to know others from Koloa Union Church! Location each month to be determined. Please RSVP by signing up on the church bulletin board or contacting the church office.

Commitment Sunday

October 27th

The Blessing of Commitments Muffins and Malasadas! Kanikapila!

Join us during our worship service as we wrap up our theme “Just Imagine.” We will also bless our financial commitments for 2025, so please bring your completed commitment card with you or mail it to the church before the 27th in order for us to include everyone’s commitment in our time of blessing. There will be extra commitment cards at church for those who forget.

Right after church, join us on the patio for fresh baked carrot pineappl muffins, compliments of Keoki’s Paradise and gluten-free mochi malasadas from Kauai Poke Co., along with beverages.

Back in the sanctuary, Doug Duvauchelle will then lead us in kanikapila—an informal Hawaiian musical jam session! Bring your musical instruments, your singing voices, and your favorite hula attire. Feel free to also just come and listen and watch!

`Aha Mokupuni

Prayers & Squares

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 October 6: Job 1:1, 2:1-10, Psalm 26; Genesis 2:18-24; Psalm 8; Hebrew 1:1-4, 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-16

Readings for October 13: Job 23:1-17; Psalm 22:1-15; Amos 5:6-15; Psalm 90:12-17; Hebrew 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31

Readings for October 20: Job 38:1-41; Psalm 104:1-26; Isaiah 53:4-12; Psalm 91:9-16; Hebrew 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45

Readings for October 27: Job 42:1-17; Psalm 34:1-22; Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 126; Hebrew 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52

Readings for November 3: Ruth 1:1-18; Psalm 146; Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Psalm 119:1-8; Hebrew 9:11-14; Mark 12:28-34

Thank You For Serving