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THIS SUNDAY
March 1, 2026
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Sermon Series: Tell Me Something Good
"The Good News is Great Love for God and Neighbor"
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WORSHIP
Second Sunday in Lent
Communion Sunday
7 AM: Atherton Memorial Chapel
Sermon by Rev. Rushan Sinnaduray
8:45 AM – Gift of Music
by Constance Uejio, harp
9 AM: Sanctuary
Sermon by Rev. Rushan Sinnaduray
View service live/later on YouTube
11 AM: Parish Hall
Special Guest Preachers*
View the worship bulletin
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*Special Guest Preachers
This Sunday at 11 AM
We are honored to welcome Bishop William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Della Owens‑Barber as guest preachers at our 11 AM worship service this Sunday at Central Union Church. Their message, "In need of a return to love and life," will be based on Mark 15:39.
Join us for this meaningful and inspiring service!
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Bishop Barber is President and Senior Lecturer of Repairers of the Breach, Co‑Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, and a bishop with the Fellowship of Affirming Ministries. He previously served for 30 years as Senior Pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and as President of the North Carolina NAACP, and is widely known for his biblically grounded preaching and moral leadership.
Rev. Dr. Owens‑Barber is Senior Pastor of Saint James Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in North Carolina and brings decades of experience in congregational leadership, education, and community engagement. Her ministry reflects a deep commitment to pastoral care, faith formation, and service rooted in the gospel.
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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. This week the youth are meeting at 2 PM to see a play at La Pietra. Next week, regular youth meeting will resume 12-1:30 PM.
Contact: melissa-thach@centralunionchurch.org
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Central Union Windward Ministry
Sunday Worship
10 AM: Sanctuary
38 Kāne‘ohe Bay Drive, Kailua, HI 96734
808-254-3802 • cuwindward@gmail.com
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Central Union Pohnpei Ministry
Sunday Worship
9 AM: Sanctuary
| | Connect with us on Facebook + Instagram for daily reflections throughout Lent! | | |
Tell Me Something Good
Can we be "good news" people in a world too often burdened by bad news? You are invited to journey through this Lenten devotional at your own pace. Each week offers art, reflections, poetry, and hymns to ground you in the good news. May the good news inspire us to take action in a world desperate to hear, see, and taste what is good.
We'd love for you to use this beautiful devotional! You may contact the Church Office to request a hard copy OR to receive a link to the digital version which can be accessed via computer and mobile devices. (We are not sharing the link online in order to protect the work of the devotional creators, A Sanctified Art.)
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Volunteer with Community Ministry
Every second Tuesday, our small but dedicated team of volunteers prepares a hot meal to be delivered to shelters in the community. They are in need of extra help! If you're available around 2:00 – 4:30 to help cook, or a bit later to deliver in Waikiki, your support would be greatly appreciated! If you're available for any of the Tuesdays and would like to volunteer, let us know how/when you can help. Sharing the responsibilities will allow volunteers to take breaks.
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Attend Organ Concert
Dr. Joy-Leilani Garbutt is an organist, musicologist, and an ardent advocate for gender-equity in the field of music. She will be the featured concert organist at the Hawai‘i Chapter American Guild of Organists annual recital playing music by women composers—on International Women's Day! Hear her in the Sanctuary on Sunday, March 8, at 2 PM. Free admission, $25 suggested donation.
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Support Cheryl & Rogerio
Cheryl shared the following update from Brazil on February 22: "Rogerio still being detained by ICE. At this point, my best-learned sentence in Portuguese: 'Eu espero…' I am ok for now. I had a health scare 2 days ago, but recovered. I am often sad and missing moments with Rog. At times, angry at the terror inflicted on him, me, and our family. Grateful for love of family, church, community, and friends in Hawaii, Brazil, and across the U.S. and world. There are always moments to treasure, appreciate, and remember."
If you would like to help ease their financial burdens in this difficult time, you are invited to donate through their online GoFundMe campaign.
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Pause on Donations
The Thrift Shop (Honolulu campus) will NOT be accepting any more donations until further notice. Many items have been donated around the turn of the year, but we don't have enough volunteers and space right now to sort and store all the donations. Please hold your donation items or offer them to another organization. Mahalo for remembering the Central Union Thrift Shop! We look forward to accepting more donations in the future.
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Lenten Altar Scape
Keep your eyes on the Sanctuary communion table! This Lent, the Flower Committee, at Pastor Rushan's request, will be doing a Lenten Altar Scape that will evolve each week. It'll be simple and stark to start, then gradually grow in color and dimension each Sunday with the coming of spring until the final celebration on Easter! Watch the floral evolution as the Lenten season progresses. The Flower Committee will make their usual beautiful arrangements for Atherton Memorial Chapel and the Parish Hall during Lent.
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Easter Flowers
The Flower Committee will adorn our worship spaces with lilies for Easter! If you’d like to donate and dedicate a plant ($10 each) to the Glory of Easter, in honor of someone, or in memory of someone, please submit an order form by March 29 to be listed in the bulletins on Easter Sunday (April 5). You may order online by clicking below OR submit a form which is printed in the Sunday worship bulletins.
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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!
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Childcare for Dazzle
If you've not purchased Dazzle tickets due to a lack of childcare, CUPS got you covered for April 10, 5-10 PM! Hawaii Dance Bomb is hosting a kids night for CUPS keiki and siblings (ages 2-6) so you can leave them in good hands while enjoying Dazzle. Cost is $100. Drop-off starts at 4:45 PM.
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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!
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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
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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
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Pray for our Church Council as they gather this month to conduct the business of the church on our behalf.
Give thanks for the opportunity to hear a message through new voices!
Pray for all those who will come to experience God through jazz!
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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
2-4:30 PM - Prep and cook; food drop-off to follow (driver needed)
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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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