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THIS SUNDAY

January 26, 2025

WORSHIP

Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Kalaupapa Sunday


Sermon by Rev. Rushan Sinnaduray

"The Year of the Lord's Favor?"


7 AM – Atherton Memorial Chapel


9 AM – Sanctuary

View live/later on YouTube


11 AM – Parish Hall


View the worship bulletin

View Live Stream

CHILDREN & YOUTH


Children (birth to age 3)

The Nursery will be open during the 9 & 11 AM worship services.



Children (age 3 to grade 5)

Sunday School will be available during the 9 & 11 AM worship services.

Contact: cayanna-herrera@centralunionchurch.org


Youth (grades 6 to 12)

Youth Group will gather. Meet in the Parish Hall for 11 AM worship.

Contact: melissa-thach@centralunionchurch.org

MINISTRY SERVICES

Central Union Windward Ministry


Sunday Worship

10 AM – Windward Sanctuary


Sermon by Kahu Richard Walenta

"Entering the Age of Discontinuity"


Lorna Bright, Worship Musician

38 Kāne‘ohe Bay Drive, Kailua, Hawai‘i 96734 • 808-254-3802 • cuwindward@gmail.com

Central Union Pohnpei Ministry


Sunday Worship

11 AM – Atherton Memorial Chapel

NEWS + ANNOUNCEMENTS + REMINDERS

Retirement Celebration


Please join us for a potluck celebration in honor of Jane Nagel on Sunday, February 2, at 10 AM, in the Women's Building as we wish her a restful and enjoyable retirement! Bring some food to share if you can, and serving utensils, too (labeled, if you want them back).


Jane has been on staff at the church for about 32 years, serving as our Funeral Coordinator for the past 14 years. Let's celebrate and give thanks for Jane’s ministry!

CUPS Annual Fundraiser

Get ready for DAZZLE 2025!

Central Union Church Preschool (CUPS) is excited to be hosting the 20th anniversary of DAZZLE, its signature fundraiser gala on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Alohilani Resort. Twenty of the island’s top chefs will be providing amazing tasting plates to enjoy as guests bid on both a silent and live auction, all while in the company of friends and great entertainment. And this year, CUPS hopes to have YOUR SUPPORT in order to make DAZZLE a success for CUPS and our CUPS keiki.

 

DAZZLE was first organized to help raise funds to support the Preschool’s 5 E’s, which include:

  • Educational Opportunities,
  • Environments,
  • Endowment,
  • Events, and most importantly,
  • Economic Diversity, the tuition assistance program that paves the way for our unique and diverse group of children from across the island.


We hope that YOU can be a part of our DAZZLE 2025. How? CUPS would be honored if you would consider attending Dazzle or donating an item to one of our auctions. Supporting DAZZLE comes with amazing benefits, such as premium advertisement on our CUPS and DAZZLE websites, all social media accounts, and the event program book; having your name in front of an audience of 600+ community influencers and decision-makers; and the opportunity to support a worthwhile cause.


For questions or to become a sponsor/donor, please feel free to contact Alana Anderson (alana@centralunionpreschool.org or 917-623-5913). Individual tickets can be purchased at the special pre-sale price until February 15. A room block is also available at the Alohilani Resort for more than 50% off standard room rates - please see the booking link at bit.ly/DAZZLERoomBlock.  

 

We hope that you will be a part of this special annual event. Help us continue creating opportunities for our CUPS keiki and their families. Your support means the world to us! Together, let’s show our children just how much they matter to you, me, and everyone. For more information and tickets, go to bit.ly/DAZZLE2025.

Buy Tickets

Young(ish) Adults Dinner Church


Young(ish) adults (generations X, Y, Z) are invited to Dinner Church on Wednesday, January 29, 6:00-7:30 PM in Atherton Courtyard! We will gather around a meal to foster community, worship, hear a brief testimony from Shane Kumura, and engage in meaningful discussion together. Dinner will be catered and childcare will be available for parents that attend. Click below for more info and RSVP by Friday, January 24!

RSVP

COMING UP: February 2

Jazz Vespers on February 2 in Atherton Couryard. February's theme is "A Love Supreme".

Volunteers Needed for Youth Fundraiser


The CUC Youth's annual Punahou Carnival parking fundraiser is happening on February 7 & 8! Volunteers are needed throughout the day and evening to assist with parking. Help is also needed to pick up and drop off food for volunteers.


If you're available and would like to support our youth, come help and enjoy some fellowship while you're at it!

If you have any questions about volunteering or if you are able to help on Friday or Saturday, please email our Youth Director (melissa-thach@centralunionchurch.org) OR sign up for a shift.

adults learning to play the ukulele

Learn to Play ‘Ukulele


A few of the students from the ‘Ukulele Class offered back in the fall are still strumming along! They continue to meet on Sundays to learn and practice together. 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.

Online Worship Reminder


Our main online worship offering is now the live stream of the 9 AM Sunday traditional service from the Sanctuary. You can view it live or view the recording later on our YouTube channel! (If you can't find the live video on Sunday morning, try refreshing the YouTube page.)


Email or call (808-440-3014) the Church Office if you have any questions or need assistance accessing the live stream.

Visit YouTube Channel

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 2025-2026 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, 2025. Questions? cucwlscholarship@gmail.com

Share your Estimate of Giving


CUC members, if you've not already submitted your Estimate of Giving Card for this new year, please consider making a commitment to (y)our church for 2025! Our Estimate of Giving greatly helps our church to plan for the year ahead and live within our means!


You may complete an Estimate of Giving Card online OR fill out a physical card.

Submit Online

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

View the January 2025 issue of The Spire!

2025 Church Council Meeting Schedule

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

Contact the Council: council-chair@centralunionchurch.org

PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH

Pray for the courage to always lead with love in our own communities no matter what leaders are in positions of government.


Pray for those feeling anxious about the future and pray for wisdom so that we might take steps to prepare ourselves and communities for the days ahead.


Amidst confusion, turmoil, and grief, give thanks for moments of clarity, peace, and joy.

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OUR WIDER CHURCH

HCUCC NEWS

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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.

WEEKLY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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 outside 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

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.

SMALL GROUPS

Virtual Aloha Lanai Zoom Online Fellowship

Sundays following the online worship service, around 11 AM

JOIN ON ZOOM (Meeting ID: 859 7383 9801; Passcode: Aloha)


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 thriving Young(ish) Adult ministry here at CUC? We gather monthly for breakfast and fellowship. 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.

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Beware of Email Scams!


Scams come in many forms, whether it's someone impersonating a church leader, 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. 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.