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.
by admin | Apr 14, 2015 | News
JOIN US ON APRIL 24 AND 25 IN LIHUE!
Our annual island-wide gathering of the United Church of Christ congregations will take place at Lihue United Church (4340 Nawiliwili Road in Lihue, behind King Auto). Our choir will be singing once again at Aha Mele!
Join us for any part, including the delicious free meals (but you must sign up at Koloa Union Church by Sunday, April 19, for any of the meals):
Friday, April 24
5:30 Tongan-style Dinner
7:00 ‘Aha Mele (An Island-Wide Musical Celebration!)
Saturday, April 25
8:00 Breakfast & Registration
8:30 Kauai Council of Hawaiian Churches
9:30 Kauai Association Annual Meeting
11:30 Break
11:45 Worship
12:30 Lunch
by admin | Apr 14, 2015 | News
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, APRIL 18-19, 11 A.M.-6 P.M.
“YELLOW PLUMERIA ON BLUE AND GREEN”
Kahu Alan Akana will be participating in the Kauai Artists’ Open Studios Tour this weekend! You can drop by his home (the Smith Memorial Parsonage: 3281 Waikomo Road in Koloa) and visit his art studio where he creates watercolors of tropical flowers and other themes. Local artists Julie Berg and Eileen Kechloian will be joining him on both days. All three artists will be creating works of art and talking to visitors about their work. Pieces will also be available for sale.
This is a free event on the south shore and west side of the island. (North shore and east side studios will be open for visits the following weekend.) Catalogues will be available at the parsonage if you would like to visit other studios on the tour.
The Kauai Society of Artists Gallery at Kukui Grove Shopping Center in Lihue is displaying works from all participating artists on the tour, so be sure to drop by there and see works of art from Kauai artists all over the island!
More info is available at www.kauaiarttour.com.
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