Kahu & Staff

Rev. Dr. Alan Akana has been our Kahu (Pastor) since February 2014. He was born and raised on the San Francisco Peninsula where his family settled from the Island of Hawaii in the late 1950’s. Dr. Akana is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. A graduate of Palo Alto High School, he received his Masters of Divinity (1990) and Doctor of Ministry (1999) degrees from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. He has spent 26 years in parish ministry in Hawaii, Montana, Utah, Texas, and California.

Dr. Akana also spent 6 years working full-time as a consultant to faith-based organizations, leading feasibility studies and capital fund campaigns. He is also an accomplished artist and published author, and enjoys writing, reading, water coloring, and spending time outdoors. Learn More about the Alan Akana Art gallery that supports the maintenance of the parsonage.

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Email: revdocakana@gmail.com

Tiffany is a 4th generation member of Kōloa Union Church, following in the footsteps of her parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. She and her husband Kimo have an appliance repair business and have been foster parents to many of our island keiki and teenagers. Tiffany has served for many years as KUC’s Christian Education Committee Chair, Sunday School Superintendent and teacher, youth leader. She is also the Chair of the Youth & Young Adult Committee of the Kaua`i Association of the United Church of Christ. Tiffany has been our Youth Director since July 2022. She is in the office from 8-noon Monday through Thursday.

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Email: auntytiffkuc@gmail.com

Penny is a 3rd generation member of Kōloa Union Church, following in the footsteps of her parents and grandparents. She enjoys flower gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. Penny has been our Administrative Assistant since 2007. She is in the office from 8-noon Monday through Thursday.

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Email: kucpenny@gmail.com