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THIS SUNDAY
January 11, 2026
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WORSHIP
Sermon by Rev. Rushan Sinnaduray
7 AM: Atherton Memorial Chapel
9 AM: Sanctuary
View live/later on YouTube
11 AM: Parish Hall
View the worship bulletin
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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
| | Learning Tree - Why Vaccines Are Vital | | |
10-11 AM in the Women's Building this Sunday, January 11
Attend this informative presentation on the importance of vaccines as vaccine requirements are being changed. Know someone unsure of vaccines? Invite them to address their questions and concerns.
Should I get vaccinated? Should I believe the protestations by Robert Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services? Should I believe the info I see online, on social media? What’s the real science behind vaccines? Bring your concerns, questions, and fears and learn about how vaccines have changed the course of history of infectious diseases and saved hundreds of millions of lives.
Joe Elm will share his 50 years of medical and scientific experience in The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Laboratory at Leahi Hospital; the Department of Tropical Medicine in the John A. Burns School of Medicine; and the Disease Investigation Branch at the Hawaii State Department of Health.
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Central Union Windward Ministry
Sunday Worship
10 AM: Sanctuary
Sermon by Melissa Thach
38 Kāne‘ohe Bay Drive, Kailua, HI 96734
808-254-3802 • cuwindward@gmail.com
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Central Union Pohnpei Ministry
Sunday Worship
11 AM: Atherton Memorial Chapel
| | NEWS + ANNOUNCEMENTS + REMINDERS | | | | |
Statement Following Venezuela Takeover
Prompted by President Donald Trump's raid to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the leadership of the United Church of Christ and the Disciples of Christ (Christian Church) issued a joint statement condemning "all forms of government aggression." Read more about it and view the statement HERE.
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In recent months, escalating military aggressions have been exercised by the current administration. Members of both the U.S. House and Senate have expressed concerns regarding the legitimacy of these attacks, as it is Congress and not the President who has the power to declare war.
The United Church of Christ Office of Public Policy and Advocacy encourages each one of us to take action and urge our members in Congress to take a stand against this dangerous executive overreach and block the unauthorized military activity in Venezuela.
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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.
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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.
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Responding to ICE
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been active in our communities. If you are wanting to protect your neighbors, ICE sightings may be reported to the O‘ahu Rapid Response Coalition (ORRC) hotline at 808-824-4707. ORRC aims to verify and document ICE sightings, share info to protect communities, and support detained individuals and their families through the detention process. Volunteers are needed in various roles such as hotline intake, dispatch, communications, recruitment. If you'd like to get involved and put your faith in action, please fill out the interest form.
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Volunteers Needed for Youth Fundraiser
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 like Hawai‘i Foodbank and more.
| | 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 at melissa-thach@centralunionchurch.org. | | January 18: Service of Healing & Prayer | | | | |
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.
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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!
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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: January 22
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 that we would each carry the light of Epiphany forward!
Give thanks for the opportunity to stay informed about vaccines and for the protections that vaccines afford us and our communities.
Pray for those of us feeling overwhelmed by all that is happening in our world. May we find strength to continue to stay aware and engage, and hope to work for a better world.
| | 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 | | | | |
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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