by admin | Jun 9, 2015 | News
$276,360! Goal Exceeded!
We celebrated a successful “Maika’i Hana Hou” Capital Campaign on Sunday, June, 7, 2015. Mahalo nui to everyone who made a gift or commitment, because YOU helped us exceed our goal by $76,360! We also had over 90% volunteer involvement from the congregation! A special thanks to the Capital Campaign Leadership Team (pictured, plus Sharon McCoubrey!), who worked for months to inform, inspire and challenge our congregation to do something big for our community and for the future of our church!
You will begin to see improvements over the summer, including a new and improved entryway, parking area and landscaping! The church leadership will keep you informed along the way.
Mahalo nui loa to everyone!!!
by admin | Jun 4, 2015 | News
The Parsonage – 3281 Waikomo Road
CELEBRATION SUNDAY AT THE PARSONAGE
June 7, 2015
Join us at the parsonage at 10:30 a.m. on June 7 for an informal worship service which will include:
- The celebration of Kahu Alan Akana’s 25th anniversary of his ordination into Christian ministry
- The honoring of our graduates
- The recognition of our Sunday School teachers and choir
- Songs from our two keiki co-ops
- Dedication of a brand new lanai, walkway and fence at the parsonage
- A successful capital campaign!!!! We will announce the grand total for Maika’i Hana Hou
Then join us for a barbecue picnic on the parsonage lawn!!!
Pono Nero is our guest musician and will provide music throughout the day!
There will be a water slide, so keiki (and keiki at heart) are encouraged to bring sunscreen, towel and a change of clothes!
“CHRISTIANITY AFTER RELIGION”
Our summer book group will be reading and discussing “Christianity After Religion” by Diana Butler Bass. The book study will be on Wednesdays beginning July 8; dinner at 6:00 p.m., discussion to begin at 6:45 p.m. If you have ordered a book, you can pick it up at the church and pay Kahu $14.
by admin | May 20, 2015 | News
PENTECOST SUNDAY
Come and celebrate the Holy Spirit in our midst! On Pentecost, we celebrate the Holy Spirit being poured out upon the followers of Jesus. Join us on this special day as we welcome new members into the church.
And feel free to wear something RED—the color of Pentecost!
MAIKA’I HANA HOU!!
We had a fun and successful Commitment Sunday! Thank you ALL who made commitments and ALL who helped with the fabulous “appreciation luncheon” at the parsonage. After church we walked over to the parsonage to find beautifully decorated tents and tables, an amazing lunch, live Hawaiian music and hula, a long list of door prizes!
We will announce the grand total of all commitments on Sunday, June 7th, when we meet at the parsonage for worship and a barbecue luncheon.
by admin | May 16, 2015 | News
May 17, 2015, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Come one, come all!!! Come to church on May 17 while prayerfully considering your commitment to our Maika’i Hana Hou capital campaign. This is an exciting time for our congregation as we commit to making our church more welcoming, inviting, attractive and safer. Commitment cards will be available at church for those wishing to make a financial commitment. We will collect and bless our commitments during the worship service. Then join us for an appreciation luncheon at the parsonage (3281 Waikomo Road): a catered lunch and live entertainment (and amazing door prizes for all who make financial gifts and commitments to Maika’i Hana Hou). Everyone is welcome to the luncheon, whether or not you contribute to the capital campaign.
Flowers! If anyone can donate large cut flowers for Sunday’s luncheon decorations, please drop them off at the parsonage before Sunday morning; just place them in one of the buckets near the carport.
Door Prizes! If anyone plans to contribute a door prize for the drawing, Bonnie Kakinami should have it before Sunday morning.
by admin | May 8, 2015 | News
Dr. Diana Butler Bass
Friday, May 8, 7-9 p.m.
Dr. Bass will be speaking at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Lihue (4364 Hardy Street).
Saturday, May 9, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
As of Friday morning, we have room for one more person for this event!
Dr. Bass will be having a conversation with church leaders about how we might respond in word and action to a spiritual awakening that is happening in the world. Contact Kahu Alan Akana asap if you are interested; the space goes to the first one who wants it.
Sunday, May 10, 10:30 a.m.
Dr. Bass will be our guest preacher during our Sunday morning worship service. (Dr. Bass is a friend of Kahu’s from college!)
See https://koloaunionchurch.org/news/ for the details on Diana Butler Bass!
by admin | May 2, 2015 | News
Diana Butler Bass Author to Visit Kaua‘i this Week
Celebrated author Diana Butler Bass is the author of eight books. Most of her writing focuses on Christianity in America and what seems to be working (and not working) in mainline churches, such as the United Church of Christ.
Friday, May 8, 7-9 p.m.
Dr. Bass will be speaking at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Lihue (4364 Hardy St.) as the guest speaker of the Malcolm Miner Memorial Lecture. The theme is “Where Is God.” She will be speaking about the book she is currently writing, which will be available in October. Kahu Akana will be attending this FREE event and encourages interested persons to carpool, leaving the church parking lot at 6:15 p.m. sharp.
Saturday, May 9, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Dr. Bass will be having a conversation with church leaders about how we might respond in word and action to a spiritual awakening that is happening in the world. The theme is “Where Is God Igniting a Flame in Our Community?” Please sign up with Kahu Akana for this event, as there is a cost. Koloa Union Church will pay your fee, but you must RSVP and space is limited. Continental breakfast and lunch are included.
Sunday, May 10, 10:30 a.m.
Dr. Bass will be our guest preacher during our Sunday morning worship service. (Dr. Bass is a friend of Kahu’s from college!) She will sign her most recent book, Christianity after Religion, after the worship service for those who wish to purchase it.
Also, This Summer….
Kahu Akana has chosen Dr. Bass’ most recent book, Christianity after Religion, as the book for the summer book group during July and August, which will meet on Wednesday nights at the parsonage. Please sign up at church on Sunday mornings if you are interested.
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