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WORSHIP

Communion Sunday

Sermon by Rev. Rushan Sinnaduray

7 AM: Atherton Memorial Chapel

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

Young people in grades 6 through 12 are invited to Youth Group from 12-2 PM.

Contact: melissa-thach@centralunionchurch.org

Jazz Vespers This Sunday

Pastoral Letter: Minneapolis

Following recent events in Minneapolis, Pastor Rushan shared a Pastoral Letter on January 24, the day Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents. "What we are witnessing is not normal, and it should never be treated as such. It is right to feel horrified. It is right to feel overwhelmed. It is right to feel the tremble in your spirit when justice is trampled and human dignity is dismissed and voices are silenced. But my beloved church 'ohana - do not lose hope." "In moments like this, regardless of our politics, we hold fast to one another as human beings made in the image of God."

Pastoral Letter & Prayer

Our Conference Minister, David Popham, shared a prayer and pastoral letter in response to the fatal shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis. "Make us instruments of your peace, Ke Akua, not by ignoring injustice, but by refusing to surrender to hatred. Grant our nation the courage to become better than we are."

Volunteers Needed

The CUC Youth's annual Punahou Carnival parking fundraiser is happening on February 6 & 7! 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. 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.

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!

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

Release Rogerio

We continue to pray for our dear community members Cheryl and Rogerio who are feeling the weight of inhumane immigration policies. Rogerio is still being detained in Honolulu. Cheryl is working with an attorney to keep Rogerio in Hawai‘i based on her needs as a U.S. citizen with permanent disabilities and Rogerio's role as husband and caregiver. A friend has started an online petition for Rogerio to remain here in Honolulu.

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: "Open Doors, Warm Light: Hospitality as Holy Welcome"

Questions for Reflection

• When have you felt truly welcomed—at church, at home, or elsewhere? What made that welcome feel holy?
• Is there a time you found yourself on the outside, longing for an open door? How did that experience shape your understanding of hospitality?
• Who in your life might be waiting for an invitation to the table—a neighbor, a colleague, someone you’ve seen but never spoken to?
• How does practicing hospitality deepen your faith or challenge you to grow?

Questions for Feedback

• What does “radical hospitality” look like in our church community? Are there ways we can open our doors wider?
• How can we make our fellowship events, worship, and ministries more accessible and inviting to newcomers and long-time members alike?
• What stories of welcome—funny, moving, or surprising—would you like to share with the congregation?
• In what ways can our church embody the sacrament of hospitality in the coming weeks?

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

Pray for each of us as we take in the daily news of our world. May we choose to bear witness and not turn away. May we realize what work we are called to do, individually and collectively.

Give thanks for the blessing of music, for those who share it, and those who listen. May transformative love inspire all at our Jazz Vespers service.

Pray for those feeling unheard. May we all practice strengthening our voices and also listening with greater care.

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.