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THIS SUNDAY
July 19, 2026
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Worship
ONE combined service!
9:45 AM – Gift of Music
by CUC Soloists
10 AM: Sanctuary
Sermon by
Rev. Rushan Sinnaduray
"Faith in a Mixed Field"
View service live/later on YouTube
View the worship bulletin
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About our sermon series: Beyond Belief
Faith is often presented as a destination—a point of 'belief' we reach and then stay put. But Jesus calls us into a movement. This Sunday we conclude our sermon series Beyond Belief, which explores the counter-cultural invitations of the Kingdom. From the bravery required to speak truth to the quiet resistance of Sabbath rest, we have discovered how to cultivate a faith that thrives in a complex world. What does it mean to live a life that goes deeper than just "believing the right things"? Let's continue to explore how Jesus calls us to a faith that is courageous, welcoming, restful, cultivated, and patient.
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CHILDREN & YOUTH
Nursery
A staffed Nursery is available during the 10 AM worship service.
Children, from birth through 3 years old, may be left in the Nursery with our caregivers during the service.
Sunday School
This Sunday, children are invited to stay in the worship service; there will be NO Sunday School. Contact: cayanna-herrera@centralunionchurch.org
Youth Group
Our Youth Group is for young people in grades 6 through 12.
After the worship service, our youth will join the party and pop popcorn!
Contact: melissa-thach@centralunionchurch.org
| | All are invited to the Summer Celebration Potluck Party! | | |
After the 10 AM worship service, please join the Central Union ‘ohana in the Parish Hall for a Summer Celebration Potluck Party! Bring a favorite dish/side to add to the spread! So far we've got hot dogs, hamburgers, vegetarian chili, rice, and Pohnpeian fried chicken. (You can drop off your food and labeled serving utensils in the Parish Hall before the worship service or bring it with you after.)
In addition to the potluck, there will be a sundae bar in honor of National Ice Cream Day, fresh popcorn popped by our youth, water play outside for keiki (bring extra clothes and towel), and fellowship for all! Come and enjoy! Friends welcome!
| | Experience the transformative power of music and spirit at Jazz Vespers this Sunday at 5:30 PM in Atherton Memorial Chapel. Our theme is "Deep Roots, Living Waters" and all are welcome as we bring together soulful musicianship and holy inspiration! | | | | |
Central Union Windward Ministry
Sunday Worship
10 AM: Sanctuary
"Peace & Love Sunday"
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Central Union Pohnpei Ministry
Sunday Worship
10 AM: Sanctuary
| | NEWS + ANNOUNCEMENTS + REMINDERS | | Reminder while on campus: We are fortunate to have a large, open campus with lots of people passing through for different reasons. To protect your belongings, we recommend not leaving things unattended in public spaces, including our worship spaces. Please be vigilant and guard your personal items and valuables. | | | | |
New Associate Minister
Members received the exciting news that we have called the Rev. Irene Willis Hassan as our Associate Minister.
Read Pastor Rushan's announcement to members about Pastor Irene who will begin her ministry at Central Union in September.
| | I scream, you scream, we all scream... | | Check out our latest video to see why we're all screaming! Then come on Sundae and scream with us! (This Sunday is National Ice Cream Day.) | | | | |
New Member Meeting
Interested in becoming a member of Central Union? Join Pastor Rushan to learn more about the church and membership on July 26 at 10 AM (between the 9 AM and 11 AM services) in the Rewick Board Room in the Admin building!
Please RSVP to Natasha Dator or email cuc@centralunionchurch.org by 5 PM on Thursday, July 23.
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Young(ish) Adults Event
Our Young(ish) Adult Ministry is hosting a game night & potluck on Wednesday, July 29, 6:30-9:00 PM in the Parish Hall. There will be Games & Grindz! Come for a night of fun, laughter, friendly competition, and fellowship! Bring some food and a favorite game/icebreaker to share. Friends welcome!
RSVP to youngish@centralunionchurch.org.
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Seeking Instruments
Our CUC Pohnpei Ministry (which worships in Pohnpeian on Sundays at 11) is hoping to start a young adult ministry with music. You know that our Pohnpeian friends love singing and music, but they currently have no musical instruments. If you have a musical instrument of any kind that you are planning to get rid of or donate, they would love to receive it! It would make their dreams come true! If you can contribute, please call/text Wp. Robinson Fredrick (808-741-2547). Kalahngan & thank you!
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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
| | Next issue of The Spire will be published on August 12. Content due date is August 5. | | |
Pray for all the preparations for this Sunday's Summer Celebration Potluck Party—and for all who will come and enjoy! Let it be a time of nourishment and connection!
Pray for those sharing and listening at the Jazz Vespers service.
Pray for the keiki and leaders of Compassion Camp as they spend the week growing together.
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Church Council
Next meeting: July 23
Church Council meetings are 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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Floral Arrangers Needed
Do you have a knack for arranging flowers? Would you like to learn how the church floral arrangements are done?
The CUC Flower Committee is happily welcoming new people to learn and help with the floral arrangements that adorn our worship spaces each Sunday. If you're interested in being part of this blossoming ministry, contact Dona Hanaike for more info: flowers@centralunionchurch.org
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Volunteer to 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.
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Volunteer with Community Ministry Next: August 11
Every month on the second Tuesday, our small but dedicated team of volunteers prepares a hot meal to be delivered to shelters in the community. They are in need of extra help! If you're available around 2:00 – 4:30 to help cook, or a bit later to deliver in Waikiki, your support would be greatly appreciated! If you're available for any of the Tuesdays and would like to volunteer, let us know how/when you can help. Sharing the responsibilities will allow volunteers to take breaks.
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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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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
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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.
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New in the CUC Archives
From our Historian, Karl Hedberg
Speaking with anyone who has known Ken, you will hear enthusiastic praises. The Reverend Kenneth Orson Rewick, Central Union’s 20th Senior Minister (1970-1974), is the latest addition to cuchistory.org—Central Union’s history website and digital archive!
He had a love for working with youth. Before becoming our Senior Minister, he was chaplain of Punahou School for 15 years (1950-1965), then the headmaster at Mid-Pac Institute for five years. Yearbook photographs during Dr. Rewick’s presidency show him having fun with the students in an afternoon game of touch football.
In 1970 Central Union again chose wisely in naming its next senior minister, the Rev. Kenneth Orson Rewick. Dr. Rewick and his wife Doris, a Central Union Preschool teacher and later director of the school, took their place naturally at Central Union, encouraging in the church a keen sense of congregational participation drawing those who simply “came” to church to become involved. Membership grew past the 3,000 mark.
| | For more info, contact Karl Hedberg: historian@centralunionchurch.org | | Included is Ken’s fun story and sermon about catching a 225-pound Marlin in only a 13-foot boat. After caught, with help from a larger boat alongside, the fish was hoisted into their small boat leaving no room for Ken and his buddy. To return to Pokai harbor, Wai‘anae, West O‘ahu, they had to sit on TOP of the Marlin and paddle to the harbor using the boat oars. As he tells the story in his sermon “Confessions of a Fisherman”, you can feel his presence speaking to you, making you want to get up and say… “Here am I Lord, use me!” VIEW MORE | | 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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