News of the Church

Dinner & Book Group
This group begins on June 15 at 6 p.m. at the Smith Memorial Parsonage (3281 Waikomo Road). This summer’s book is: Something Rich and Strange: Discovering Your Path to Wholeness and will be led by the book’s author Susan Davis, Ph.D. Dinner at 6:00 pm and discussion 6:45-8:00pm. Books are available on Wednesday evenings and at church. The book group will meet on Wednesdays from June 15 through July 27. Please contact Kahu if you would like to bring something for dinner.

Strengthen the Church Special Mission, June 19, 2016
Strengthen the Church is a special mission offering to re-imagine and build the future of the United Church of Christ. STC supports youth ministries to help young people in developing their spiritual gifts and leadership skills. Funds also support full-time leaders for new churches in parts of the country where the UCC voice has not been heard. We will collect this special offering on Sunday, June 19, during out worship service. Please give generously to STC.

Memorial for Al Moe, June 25, 2016, 11:00 am
A memorial service for Al Moe will be held at Koloa Union Church on June 25, 2016 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the National Tropical Botanical Garden and/or to Koloa Union Church.

Salvation Army Lunch Servers
Koloa Union Church took on the task of serving lunch at the Hanapepe Salvatin Army facility whenever there is a 5th Wednesday. June 29, 2016 is a 5th Wednesday! We need four (4) volunteers. Contact Judyth Foley @ (818) 726-1344.

 

“Weekly News of the Church” is provided by Koloa Union Church, a congregation of the United Church of Christ (UCC), a member of the Kauai Association and Hawaii Conference. Join us at 3289 Poipu Road in Koloa!

You CAN park in the church parking lot!

The church parking lot is not quite finished, but you CAN park on it…and our worship service WILL take place at the church on Sunday, June 12.

Please enter the church along the north driveway that runs alongside the church.

See you on Sunday!

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Lawai International Center  June 12, 2016

We have room for 5 more to visit the “88 Shrines” in Lawai on Sunday.  Let us know if you are interested kucofc@gmail.com. We will be meeting at the church at 1:15 pm for carpooling.

 

`Aha Pae`aina

Kahu and Graceleanor Baird will be attending the 194th `Aha Pae`aina this week on Oahu at Central Union Church. They will back in church on Sunday.

 

No Church Parking

There will be no on-site church parking this week.  Cushnie Construction is removing the old asphalt & smoothing out the area in preparation for our new parking area.

 

Summer Dinner & Book Group Begins  June 15, 2016

We will be reading and discussing Susan Davis’ book  “Something Rich and Strange: Discovering Your Path to Wholeness.” Susan will be facilitating the discussion. We will meet every Wednesday until the end of July from 6-8 p.m. at the parsonage (3281 Waikomo Road).  Books are available for $20 after church on Sundays and on Wednesday evenings.

 

Strengthen the Church Special Mission  June 19, 2016

We will be collecting Strengthen the Church special mission offering on June 19. This special offering helps build the future of the UCC and supports youth ministries developing their spiritual gifts and leadership skills.  Funds also support full-time leaders for new churches in parts of the country where the UCC voice has not been heard.  Please join us in giving generously to this annual fund.

 

“Weekly News of the Church” is provided by Koloa Union Church, a congregation of the United Church of Christ (UCC), a member of the Kauai Association and Hawaii Conference. Join us at 3289 Poipu Road in Koloa!

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Sunday, June 5, 2016

Capital Campaign Celebration

10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

At the Smith Memorial Parsonage

3281 Waikomo Road, Koloa

(Directions: From the church parking lot, turn right onto Poipu Rd. and make the very next left onto Waikomo; 3281 is the fifth house on the left. Please park at the church or on the street.)

Worship Service

Italian Luncheon

Games, Entertainment & Prizes

Waterslide for Children

Casual Attire

All Are Welcome!

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Construction Has Begun!

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN NEWS!
As you can see from the photo above, we have begun our parking lot and landscaping project! After many months of waiting for our permit to be approved, we are now able to move forward with the entire project, which is the largest one of our capital campaign.
In the meantime, we are open for business! There will likely be at least a few days when the church parking lot and buildings will be inaccessible; and we will let everyone know when that will be. We are working with the contractor on a schedule and hopefully we will be able to have church on every Sunday except June 5, when we will celebrate the 1-year anniversary of our capital campaign at the parsonage. Unless you hear otherwise, all other activities and meetings will take place as scheduled.
Here are some requests for the upcoming weeks while construction is taking place:
  • Please do not cross the yellow tape or approach any construction equipment or items.
  • Be especially mindful of children who are curious and may wander into a construction area.
  • Although there should be plenty of parking for worship services, meetings and activities, we may need more cars to park on the side and back of Moore Hall.
We are simultaneously fixing the roof, installing a more efficient gutter system and installing our new photovoltaic system (so that most of our electricity will be provided by the sun!).

 

Music Director Search

Koloa Union Church has begun a search for a new Music Director. We are looking for a qualified musician who is able to lead congregational singing in English and Hawaiian, and plan and implement special music for worship services. All applicants are requested to review the position description, then send an application, including 3 references, to kucofc@gmail.com or to the church office: P.O. Box 536 (3289 Poipu Road), Koloa, HI 96756.

Click the following link to see the position description:

Click the following links for the application for employment: