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WORSHIP

Transfiguration &

Henry ‘Ōpūkaha‘ia Sunday

Sermon by Rev. Rushan Sinnaduray

"Transformed to Tell the Story"

7 AM: Atherton Memorial Chapel

8:45 AM – Gift of Music by:

Mosaique & Margaret Lloyd

9 AM: Sanctuary

View service live/later on YouTube



11 AM: Parish Hall

View the worship bulletin

CHILDREN & YOUTH



Nursery

A staffed Nursery is available during the 9 & 11 AM worship services.

Children, from birth through 3 years old, may be left in the Nursery with our caregivers during the service.



Sunday School

We offer a Sunday School program for children, ages 3 through 5th grade, during the 9 & 11 AM worship services. 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

Our Youth Group is for young people in grades 6 through 12. They will meet from 12-2 PM in the Youth Room.

Contact: melissa-thach@centralunionchurch.org

There will be NO Service of Healing & Prayer on the third Sunday this February as previously scheduled due to another service happening that afternoon. (The next Service of Healing & Prayer will be on March 15.)

This Sunday, February 15, there will be a memorial service for our beloved member Nick Nagel at 3:30 PM in Atherton Memorial Chapel with a reception to follow in the Courtyard. Please keep Jane Nagel and the rest of Nick's family in your prayers.

Mahalo from the Youth

On behalf of our CUC Youth, families, and Youth Director, MAHALO to all who volunteered for the Youth's parking fundraiser this past weekend. Whether you collected money, directed cars, brought food, THANK YOU! And many thanks to all who supported our youth by donating to park on our campus. (Read more in The Spire.)

Support Cheryl & Rogerio

An update from Cheryl: "2/5/2026, ICE, under the guidance of the current administration, removed my husband Rogerio from our much-loved Hawai‘i home and sent him on a guarded journey to Brazil." (Read more in The Spire.) Cheryl has since flown to Brazil to be with Rogerio and is awaiting his release, which has not yet happened as of this morning. If you would like to help ease their financial burdens in this difficult transition, you are invited to donate through their online GoFundMe campaign set up by their friend.

Lent Begins Next Wednesday

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent which are the forty days of preparation before Holy Week and Easter. Come to our Ash Wednesday service on February 18 at 6:30 PM in Atherton Memorial Chapel and receive ashes which remind us that God’s love is stronger than sin and death, and that in Christ, God stays in communion with us. Let's begin this Lenten season with honesty, hope, and trust that resurrection is already on its way.

Lenten Book Study

This Lent, step into a thoughtful, engaging, and hope-filled journey through Scripture as we explore Rachel Held Evans’ beloved book Inspired. In this four‑week study, we’ll look at how the stories of the Bible continue to shape, challenge, and encourage us today—especially as we walk through a season meant for reflection, renewal, and deeper faith. There are Thursday morning and Tuesday evening options available each week starting February 19. Come when you can!

EARLY-SALE RATES EXTENDED TO MARCH 1!

Get your Dazzle tickets!

Dazzle is Central Union Preschool's (CUPS) annual fundraiser gala that supports CUPS' 5 Es— Educational Opportunities, Environments, Endowment, Events, and Economic Diversity. Attend the 21st anniversary of Dazzle on Friday, April 10, 2026. Enjoy culinary tastings from local renown chefs, silent and live auctions, live entertainment, and camaraderie at the Alohilani Resort in Waikiki. Save $50 on individual tickets and $500 on a Constellations table through March 1!

Every gift, in any form, is 100% tax-deductible. For additional ways to get involved, contact Alana Anderson at (917) 623-5913, via email at alana@centralunionpreschool.org, or visit the Dazzle website where you may purchase tickets, sponsor a teacher, or contribute to the auctions, and MORE!

Check out the participating chefs!

College Scholarships

The Women’s League of Central Union Church is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the following college scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year: Kenneth O. and Doris A. Rewick Educational Aid Fund and the Ruth C. Scudder Scholarship. Applications will be accepted through the ScholarsApp online platform only. Deadline for applications: February 28, 2026. Questions? cucwlscholarship@gmail.com

Black History Month

Central Union is honoring Black History Month through music in our Sunday worship services throughout February. The 9 AM service in Honolulu and the 10 AM service at Windward will include musical selections honoring the legacy, challenges, and rich cultural history of Black and African Americans and their significant contributions expressed through the musical arts. Note: Prior to the 9 AM service each Sunday is the Gift of Music which begins at 8:45.

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: February 26

In 2026, Church Council meetings will be held on the fourth Thursday of the month at 5:00 PM in the Rewick Board Room in the Church Admin Building. These regular monthly meetings are open to all CUC members who wish to attend as an observer.

Contact the Church Council: council@centralunionchurch.org

View the February 2026 issue of The Spire:

Due to harsh weather last Sunday, February 8, power outages cut our worship live stream short. If you missed the end of the sermon or just want to read it over, click here: "The Lighthouse We Build: A Community Radiant with Grace"

Give thanks for a safe and successful fundraiser for our youth, and for all the moments of fellowship and connection shared on The Great Lawn.



Pray for each person that came to Messy Church this week, that they felt welcome, engaged, and inspired to love!

Give thanks for our volunteer receptionists—Peggy Canonigo, Ruth Ann Cullen, Barb Elm—who give of their time each week to help staff the reception area of the Church Office.

HCUCC NEWS

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.

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 the Garden Club

Thursdays, 9 AM - 11 AM; Help keep our campus looking beautiful!

Questions? Contact: troy-tomita@centralunionchurch.org

Volunteer with Community Ministry

Second Tuesdays

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

Read in the Sunday worship service!

Sundays at 7 AM / 9 AM / 11 AM

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. 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)

Contemplative Prayer Meditation

Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM • Rewick Board Room (Honolulu campus)

Mindfulness Meditation with Marion

Mondays, 5 PM • JOIN ON ZOOM

Mindful Movement with Bamboo Sticks

Tuesdays, 2 PM • Women's Building (Honolulu Campus) OR 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.