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WORSHIP

First Sunday after Epiphany

Baptism of the Lord

Sermon by Rev. Rushan Sinnaduray

"God's Beloved"

7 AM – Atherton Memorial Chapel

9 AM – Sanctuary

View live/later on YouTube

11 AM – Parish Hall

View the worship bulletin

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

Contact: melissa-thach@centralunionchurch.org

Receive Your Star Gift!

If you were at church this past Sunday, hopefully you received your Star Word, a gift to guide you in the coming year! (If not, click below to receive your word!)

Just as the Magi followed a star which led them to Jesus, we too use what’s available to us to draw nearer to Christ. In the spirit of Epiphany, which commemorates the visit of the Magi when Christ was revealed to the world, we invite you into this Epiphany tradition and prayer practice using Star Words.

Once you have your Star Word (click below to get yours), remember it, keep it close, and reflect on it throughout the year! Consider the ways God is moving in your life through the meaning of the word.

Some questions for reflection:

⭐️ What does my Star Word mean for me?

⭐️ Is it something I need to offer to myself or someone else?

⭐️ Is it something I need to receive for/from myself?

Think of your Star Word as a gift from God, who speaks to us in many different ways. Let your Star Word guide you in the year ahead! 💫

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

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.

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: We've stopped (indefinitely) our prerecorded online worship services which have been shared live on Sundays at 10 AM through Zoom and Facebook. Our main online worship offering will now be 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.

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

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.

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!

Pray for the Church Council as they meet this month to continue their work on our behalf.

Give thanks for prayer practices and Star Words to guide us and help us draw closer to Christ. Spend time reflecting on your Star Word.

Pray for those feeling stressed, uncertain, anxious about the year ahead.

HCUCC NEWS

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Coconut Wireless

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 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.

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.

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 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.