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WORSHIP

Sermon by Rev. Rushan Sinnaduray

7 AM: Atherton Memorial Chapel

8:45 AM – Gift of Music featuring:

CUC Soloists & Margaret Lloyd

9 AM: Sanctuary

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11 AM: Parish Hall

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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. They will NOT be meeting this Sunday as they recover from their weekend fundraiser.

Contact: melissa-thach@centralunionchurch.org

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

On 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.

Heading to the Punahou Carnival this Friday/Saturday? Come park on our campus and support our youth while you’re at it! The cost is $20 per vehicle (cash only). Vehicles should enter via Punahou Street and may stay parked for the entire day, with in and out privileges. Parking spots will not be saved, drivers must wait in line for the next available spot, but will not need to pay to reenter. Please note that our campus will be busier this Friday and Saturday.

Volunteers Still Needed

The CUC Youth's annual Punahou Carnival parking fundraiser is happening on February 6 & 7! We are still in need of volunteers throughout the day and evening to assist with parking. This year, 50% of proceeds will go to maintenance of the Great Lawn, the other 50% will go to fund youth experiences and enable us to donate to community organizations.

If you're available and would like to support our youth, come help and enjoy some fresh air and fellowship while you're at it! If you have any questions about volunteering or if you are able to help on Friday or Saturday, SIGN UP or email our Youth Director at melissa-thach@centralunionchurch.org.

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.

Next Week: Come to Messy Church!

Messy Church is a space for everyone, from keiki to kūpuna, to explore God's love in engaging and hands-on ways. From arts and crafts, to story time, music, and food, there’s something for everyone. Come be in community and grow with us! February’s theme is LOVE. Dinner will be served so please help us by RSVPing!

Ash Wednesday Service

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!

Support Cheryl & Rogerio

We continue to pray for our dear community members Cheryl and Rogerio who are feeling the weight of inhumane immigration policies. We will share a more recent update in the coming days. They are still very much in need of support. If you would like to give a monetary gift to assist with expenses during this difficult time, you may do so through the online GoFundMe campaign set up by their friend.

Faith Action Leadership Training in February

Do you feel called to deepen your congregation's impact or strengthen your ministry's connection to community needs? Do you want to create change in your community? Church leaders and community members are invited to a statewide training, "Building Collective Power Through Community Organizing," hosted by Faith Action Hawai'i on February 13–14, 2026, from 8 AM to 5 PM, at Nu'uanu Congregational Church. This faith-rooted training will equip leaders in relational organizing, equity strategies, spiritual grounding, and community care. For more information contact director@hifaithaction.org.

Dazzle tickets on sale!

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 by purchasing tickets at the pre-sale price by February 15!

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.

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

Windward Cottage for Rent

The cottage at our Windward church campus has been newly renovated in anticipation of a new associate minister. In the meantime until someone is hired, we are hoping to rent out the cottage. It will likely be available for about 3-6 months. If you know of anyone needing a place for that term, check out the listing!

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 January 2026 issue of The Spire:

Questions for reflection and response following last Sunday's sermon: "Shining Forward: Living Our Faith in the World"

Questions for Reflection

1. Where is God calling you to shine your light this week—at home, at work, in your neighborhood?
2. What does “living your faith” look like in your daily life? Is there a step you feel nudged to take?
3. How does sharing Communion inspire you to live your faith beyond Sunday morning?

Questions for Feedback

1. What outreach or service opportunities excite you most as ways for our church to “shine forward” in our community?
2. Are there barriers that keep you from living out faith beyond the church walls? How can we address them?
3. How can our church better support you in using your gifts and talents to make a difference in the world?
4. What stories of “living out faith” would you like to see celebrated or shared in our congregation?

Please email your responses to these questions to Pastor Rushan at rushan-sinnaduray@centralunionchurch.org.

Pray for our youth and volunteers this weekend as they hold their parking fundraiser. May they stay safe, have fun, and share aloha with all those who come to campus!



Pray for Cheryl and Rogerio, and others facing similar difficulties. May we discern how we can offer our care and support.

Give thanks for our ministry leaders!

HCUCC NEWS

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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

2:30-5:30 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.