News of the Church

Advent

JOIN US DURING ADVENT

November 29 is the first Sunday of Advent and our theme will be “HOPE.” You are invited to join us in worship as we light the first Advent candle and enjoy the decorations and music of this special season. Come and prepare your hearts for Christmas. And be sure to stay for lunch!

CHRISTMAS WEEK

Mark your calendars now for a special Christmas week!

  • December 20, 10:30 a.m. Christmas Sunday Service: “A Celebration of God’s Love”
  • December 24 at 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service of Candles & Carols
  • December 25 at 10:30 a.m. Christmas Day Holy Communion Service

News of the Church

Hawaiian Thanksgiving

A DAY OF THANKSGIVING

Let us give thanks! Be sure to join us in church this Sunday, November 22, at 10:30 for a time to give thanks for our many blessings! Right after church, you are invited to join us for a traditional Thanksgiving feast during Aloha Hour. Bring your family and friends! And then join us later in the afternoon….

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KAHU’S ART AND BOOK RECEPTION

Want to get something special for your friends and family this Christmas? Then join us this Sunday, November 22, 3-6 p.m.  You are invited to join Kahu Alan Akana at the parsonage (3281 Waikomo Road) for an art and book reception. Everything will be on sale, including most art at 50% off. Half of all net proceeds will go to the capital campaign/building fund. Enjoy light refreshments and do some holiday shopping! And please bring anyone you know who might be interested in Kahu’s book or art!

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Kōloa Union Church

Art and Book Reception

Featuring the Writing & Art Of

Kahu Alan Akana

Sunday, November 22, 2015, 3-6 p.m.

At the Smith Memorial Parsonage

3281 Waikomo Road, Kōloa

Everything will be on sale

(most art at 50% off).

This is a benefit for the Kōloa Union Church

Capital Campaign / Building Fund.

Enjoy light refreshments.

Great gifts for holiday shopping!

Please invite your family & friends and share the flyer by clicking:

Art Sale Sign – Full Sheet.

Art Info: www.ArtByAlanAkana.com

Book Info: www.thevolcanoisourhome.com

News of the Church

Veterans Day

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED   Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans’ Day. (Please take a moment on Wednesday to give thanks for veterans and pray for those who suffer the emotional, spiritual and physical wounds of war, as well as for those who have lost loved ones in military service.)

CHURCH WORK DAY    November 14, 8 – noon.  We have a list of work projects, including cleaning, painting and “sprucing up.” Please bring your rags and cleaning tools.

AND COMING UP THE FOLLOWING WEEK:

THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON  November 22, noon, during our Aloha Hour.  You are invited to join us for Sunday Service at 10:30 am. and stay for our Thanksgiving lunch!

ART AND BOOK RECEPTION  November 22, 3 – 6 pm. at the church parsonage, 3281 Waikomo Road.  We will be featuring the work of our Kahu Alan Akana.  Everything will be on sale.  This will be a benefit for our church’s capital campaign/building fund.  You are invited to join us for light refreshments as you browse and visit.

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT  November 29.  This season marks the beginning of the Christian year, encompassing the four Sundays before Christmas Day. It is a time to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ and to give thanks for the many ways Christ appears in our world.

 

 

News of the Church

2015 Fall ‘Aha Mokupuni of the Kauai Association, UCC, will be at the Church of the Pacific on Sunday, November 1 at 3:00 p.m.  You are invited to spend the afternoon with your church family and friends to talk story, enjoy music and a lu’au meal.  There will be “children and youth” activities and intergenerational worship.  We will be carpooling leaving the church at 1:45 p.m.  Call the church office if you would like to join us.

Back from vacation.  Penny is back in the office after a fabulous vacation!  She and Kei went on their annual family/friends vacation to San Francisco and northern California.  They were in Sea Ranch (developed by a man from Hawaii) for several days for abalone diving, fresh oysters,  great food, hiking and relaxing.  Then down to Texas to spend time with their 3 grandsons.  Penny proudly shared her accomplishment of climbing the highest point in San Francisco, Mt. Davidson, with her new knees!!!!

News of the Church

 

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Koloa Union Church will serve lunch (and clean up) at the Hanapepe Salvation Army.  We will leave the Koloa Union Church parking lot at 9:30 am.  Please call the church office for JoAnne if you can help 742-6622.

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Friday, October 2, 2015

Our very own Graceleanor (“Gem”) Baird will share about her book, An Hour and a Half from Tomorrow, at 7 p.m. in the Koloa Union Church sanctuary and then sign books during a reception in Moore Hall, which will immediately follow.

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Sunday, October 4, 2015

We will celebrate our dreams for our church in the coming year, so come and share your dreams! We will also celebrate Holy Communion and bless our financial commitments to the 2016 general fund during our worship service and celebrate with an Oktoberfest lunch afterwards.  Please join us at Koloa Union Church!