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"Faith That Triumphs Over Giants"

WORSHIP

Sermon Series:

Human & Holy: Influencers of Our Faith

Sermon by Rev. Rushan Sinnaduray

7 AM – Atherton Memorial Chapel

9 AM – Sanctuary

View live/later on YouTube

11 AM – Parish Hall

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Back-to-School Blessings

Whether you're a student, teacher, administrator, we invite you to join us for a blessing to start the new school year on this Sunday in any of our worship services!

Bring your backpack, satchel, briefcase, or whatever bag you use for school, and participate in our annual backpack blessing and receive a special gift for the new year!

CHILDREN & YOUTH

Nursery

A staffed Nursery is available during the 9 and 11 AM worship service.

Children, from birth through three years old, may be left in the Nursery where they will be cared for during the service.



Sunday School

We offer a Sunday School program for children, ages 3 through 5th grade, during the 9 and 11 AM worship service. Children participate in the first part of the service and will leave for Sunday School following the Time for Keiki.

Contact: cayanna-herrera@centralunionchurch.org

Youth Group

Young people in grades 6 through 12 are invited to Youth Group from 12-2 PM (following the 11 AM worship service) for the upcoming Sundays.

Contact: melissa-thach@centralunionchurch.org

New Member Meeting

Interested in becoming a member of CUC? This Sunday, August 10 at 10 AM, between the 9 AM and 11 AM services, join Pastor Rushan in the Rewick Board Room (in the Admin Building) to learn more about church membership!

Please RSVP by today to: cuc@centralunionchurch.org.

2025 Women's League Scholarship Awardees

This year, our Women's League awarded scholarships to 19 students across Hawai‘i. On Sunday we had an opportunity to celebrate them at a reception and even hear from a few of them about their background and goals. We congratulate these 19 scholars on their outstanding achievements—their hard work, dedication, and perseverance! It is an honor to invest in Hawai‘i students through supporting their higher education. Thank you to the Women's League for this impactful ministry. View the full list of scholarship awardees and messages from some recipients.

Attend Interfaith Vigil in Solidarity with Migrants

Hosted by Faith Action Hawai‘i

Join people of faith and the wider community for an Interfaith Vigil in Solidarity with Migrants next Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 PM along Ala Moana Boulevard outside Waterfront Plaza (between South Street and Punchbowl Street). Let's draw courage and strength from our faiths to oppose injustice and act in love for our neighbors. Bring your grief, your sacred anger, your hopes and prayer, courage, and a candle or light if you can.

Honoring Constance Uejio's Retirement from the HSO

CUC member and staff musician Constance Uejio is retiring from the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra after an extraordinary 44 seasons as principal harpist. Her musicianship, mentoring and commitment to music in Hawai‘i has created an incredible legacy. Please join us next Sunday, August 17, at 10 AM in the Women's Building to congratulate Connie and celebrate the artistry that she has shared with so many in our Island community!

Give blood next Tuesday!

Hawai‘i needs more than 200 blood donors every day! All 18 of Hawai‘i's civilian hospitals rely on donors to provide blood for everything ranging from cancer and burn treatments to surgeries and transplants. If you are in good health, 16 or older, at least 110 pounds, you may be eligible to give blood.

Sign up now to donate blood on Tuesday, August 12, between 8 AM to 2 PM in the Women's Building. Schedule an appointment online or contact Cory Taylor: 808-440-3043, cory-taylor@centralunionchurch.org.

If you donate at our Blood Drive on August 12 (and let Cory know), you can be entered to win a $25 gift card! If you get a friend/family member to donate, they will also have a chance to win and you will get an extra entry.

Nominations for Council

Grant Itomitsu, Jocelyn Pratt, and Nathan Wong have been nominated to serve as At Large Council Members. Learn more about the nominees in July's issue of The Spire. They will be voted on by the Congregation at the Annual Meeting on September 7. Church members that wish to make additional nominations of candidates for these three positions may do so by August 13. Read The Spire to learn more about this nomination process.

Register for Women's Retreat!

The Women's Retreat is ON!! Join a community of women at Camp Mokule‘ia on the North Shore for the annual Women's Retreat! From October 24-26, all women are invited to gather with sisters of faith to relax in God’s creation and renew our spirits! It's a great opportunity to deepen connections and take a moment of rest and retreat. NOW is the time to make your reservation. We can't wait to see you!

If you need help registering, please contact the Church Office by email (cuc@centralunionchurch.org) or phone (808-440-3014).

Learn to Play ‘Ukulele

Beginner ‘ukulele players from keiki to kūpuna are welcome to come and learn from Wade Cambern who is freely sharing his love of music through teaching ‘ukulele. Bring your own ‘ukulele and come learn to play or get some beginner tips on Sundays from 1-2 PM in the Women's Building.

Feel free to contact the Church Office to confirm whether the group will be meeting on a particular Sunday.

Say It with Flowers!

Got a birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion coming up? Commemorate it with flowers at a Sunday worship service!

Our Flower Committee creates floral arrangements for our worship spaces each week. You can give flowers in honor of someone with a printed dedication in the worship bulletin.

Email:

flowers@centralunionchurch.org

Church Council

Next meeting: August 7

Church Council meetings will be held on the first Thursday of the month at 5:00 PM in the Rewick Board Room in the Admin Building.

These regular monthly Council meetings are open to all Church members who wish to attend as an observer.

Contact the Church Council: council@centralunionchurch.org

Pray for those impacted by our church ministries. As we attempt to do outreach, let us also reflect on how we are blessed by those we aim to serve.

Give thanks for health and the ability, opportunity, and willingness to share physical parts of ourselves to help others live!

Pray for our church council as they work on our behalf. May their work be guided by faith, equity, and love for our church and community.

HCUCC NEWS

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Coconut Wireless

The Coconut Wireless is a weekly e-newsletter of what is happening in and around the Hawai‘i Conference United Church of Christ. Get word on the latest news, events, learning opportunities, and more. Connect, share news and resources with sister churches.

UCC Advocacy Resource

How can we take action on all of the issues we are facing these days? The United Church of Christ Washington D.C. Office has released a brand new digital (and printable) resource: A Toolkit for Faithful Advocacy. Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking to refine your approach, this guide offers practical tools and strategies to help you make your voice heard. Check out these step by step resources to navigate the advocacy process with confidence and faith.

Volunteer at the CUC Thrift Shop

Wednesdays and Saturdays, between 9 AM - 3 PM

Contact Joanne Matsumoto thriftshop@centralunionchurch.org

Volunteer with the Flower Committee

Fridays or Saturday mornings

Contact flowers@centralunionchurch.org for more info

Volunteer at Serving Aloha

Wednesdays, 10 AM - 1:30 PM; check in at the Women's Building

NEED FOOD? Walk-in: 11 AM - 12 PM; Drive-through: 12-1 PM

Volunteer with Community Ministry

Second Tuesdays

2:30-5:30 PM - Prep and cook; 5:45-6:45 PM - Distribute meals

Garden Club on Thursdays

If you would like to help keep our campus looking beautiful, please consider joining what we are currently calling the "Garden Club"! Volunteers and staff will meet weekly to do regular landscaping around the Sanctuary on Thursdays from 9-11 AM. Meet at the Sanctuary steps. Feel free to bring your own gardening tools, but we'll have some you can use.



Questions? Contact Troy Tomita:

troy-tomita@centralunionchurch.org

Readers Needed for Worship!

Worship is one of the heartbeats of our church – it is the work of the whole church community in praising God, hearing God's word to us and responding in faith. One way to help each other in our worship is by reading scripture and other parts of our service. It enhances our experience of worship when we can have different faces and voices leading worship.

If you are willing to read in a worship service, please join our pool of readers! Learn more and sign up by clicking HERE.

Online Zoom Fellowship

Are you interested in helping folks stay connected with the CUC ‘ohana? Are you unable to come to the church campus but want to connect? Join this casual time of virtual fellowship via Zoom on Sundays at 11 AM with a few folks who have continued to gather online every week since the pandemic. They welcome new friends—just drop in whenever! It's a great way to meet and keep in touch with people, especially those who may be homebound.

Click to join on Zoom

Meeting ID: 810 1050 2863

Passcode: cuc

Online Zoom Fellowship

Sundays around 11 AM

JOIN ON ZOOM (Meeting ID: 810 1050 2863; Passcode: cuc)

Or call by phone: +1 669 900 6833, Passcode: 976725)

Centering Prayer Meditation

Mondays, 7 PM • JOIN ON ZOOM

Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM • Music Building, Honolulu campus

Mindfulness Meditation with Marion

Mondays, 5 PM • JOIN ON ZOOM

Mindful Movement with Bamboo Sticks

Wednesdays, 4 PM • JOIN ON ZOOM

Men's Bible Study on Zoom

Wednesdays, 7 AM • Email cuc@centralunionchurch.org for info.

For Young(ish) Adults

Did you know that we have a Young(ish) Adult ministry here at CUC for generations X, Y, Z? We gather monthly for breakfast and fellowship after worship and we also have a special monthly event. For more information email youngish@centralunionchurch.org.

We’d love to connect with you!

HAVE SOMETHING TO SHARE?

We welcome relevant news and events to share in our publications. Please submit items to news@centralunionchurch.org by Wednesday to be published in the following days.

Looking for a venue? Our church's range of facilities can accommodate all kinds of events! By renting out our spaces, we can provide a gathering place for the community and generate revenue for ministry. Learn more about our venues and consider hosting your next event at Central Union. (Members receive a discount!)

Beware of Email Scams!

Scams come in many forms, whether it's someone impersonating church staff or even a member, or a stranger seeming to have a good deal for you on a special product or service. Please be cautious when checking emails! Know that church staff will never ask you to purchase something or give personal information by email. Often you can identify an email's authenticity by verifying the sender’s email address (CUC staff emails end with @centralunionchurch.org), but it's also possible for scammers to mimic email addresses. So if you receive any strange message at all and are ever in doubt, just delete it, don't reply or click on any links. You may call the church office (808-941-0957) to confirm.