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THIS SUNDAY
June 22, 2025
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WORSHIP
Sermon Series:
Human & Holy: Influencers of Our Faith
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 and 11 AM worship service.
Children, from birth through three years old, may be left in the Nursery where they will be cared for during the service.
Sunday School
We offer a Sunday School program for children, ages 3 through 5th grade, during the 9 and 11 AM worship service. 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 during the 11 AM worship service. Youth participate in the first part of the service and leave for Youth Group following the Time for Keiki.
Contact: melissa-thach@centralunionchurch.org
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New Member Meeting
Interested in becoming a member of CUC? This Sunday, June 22 at 10 AM, between the 9 AM and 11 AM services, join Pastor Rushan in the Rewick Board Room (in the Admin Building) to learn more about church membership!
Please RSVP to cuc@centralunionchurch.org by 5 PM today, June 19.
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Central Union Windward Ministry
Sunday Worship
10 AM – Windward Sanctuary
Sermon by Kahu Richard Walenta
"See What God Has Done for You"
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 | | | | |
Celebrate Juneteenth
Today is Juneteenth, a federal holiday that commemorates the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed enslaved people that they were free. This came two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. It was common for enslavers to delay sharing this information with those they held captive. Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19th, and is also known as Freedom Day, Black Independence Day, and Jubilee Day.
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Honor Juneteenth this year with self-guided resources created/curated by the UCC's Join the Movement for Racial Justice. Read more and view resources online!
Dr. Sharon R. Fennema, curator of Join the Movement for the UCC said, “We find ourselves living in a moment where there are renewed efforts to erase parts of the history of this country, especially the lineages and stories of those who have fought for freedom from the oppressive, violent, and death-dealing forces of white supremacy and colonization. Part of the sacred calling to resistance as Christians for these days is to invest our time and energy and resources in learning and remembering these histories.”
| | Got e-waste? Recycle it this Saturday! | | | | |
Six Summer Saturdays...
CUC member Leinani Elm (of Leinani's Lifestyle) will facilitate "Six Summer Saturdays at Sundown" starting on June 28 going through August 2.
Drop in on any of the Saturdays at 6 PM in the Women's Building for a time of sharing in fun and fellowship, which are components of health and wellness and can help us to cleanse our "sanctuaries" (bodies) to invite the Holy Spirit to dwell within us.
SIX THINGS TO BRING:
- Someone
- Scripture
- Songs
- Something to write in and with (for journaling)
- Stories (your testimonies)
- Snacks (healthy kine)
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Time to End Gun Violence
Our Sanctuary spire clock will be lit in orange for the remainder of June for Gun Violence Awareness Month. It is past time to end gun violence and this is a reminder for us to work for a future free from the harm done through these weapons.
This resolution of witness, adopted at the Hawai‘i Conference UCC ‘Aha Pae‘āina in 2022, implores our churches and members “to pray for peace and for an end to these horrific acts of violence, and to let our prayers move us to meaningful action.”
| | Register for Women's Retreat! | | All women are invited to gather with sisters of faith to relax in God’s creation and renew our spirits! It's a great opportunity to deepen connections and take a moment of rest and retreat. Join a community of women at Camp Mokule‘ia from October 24-26 for the annual Women's Retreat! We're encouraging registration by June 30 to help with planning of this treasured tradition going on its 36th year! | | Central Union Preschool is excited to host its 1st Annual "Putting for the Stars" Golf Tournament on Tuesday, September 16, at the Hawaii Prince Golf Club. All proceeds raised will go towards supporting the Preschool's 5 Es: Educational Opportunities, Environments, Endowment, Events, Economic Diversity—the tuition assistance program that paves the way for our unique and diverse group of children from across the island. Learn more and register online! | | | | |
Help at Thrift Shop
Our Thrift Shop ministry is short-handed this summer and in need of a few volunteers. The Thrift Shop is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 AM to 3 PM. Teens thru Seniors, whether you can come for an hour or a whole day, we’d love to have you join us in this vital ministry!
If you are willing to bless the wider community in this way, please contact Joanne at 808-282-2729.
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Help with Food Distribution
Wanna serve the community this summer? The Serving Aloha weekly food distribution can use volunteers! There is a wide range of tasks that cover a range of physical abilities (bagging food, distributing to guests, registering guests for walk-in and drive-through distribution, and clean-up.
Volunteers should check in on Wednesdays between 9-10 AM in the Womenʻs Building. Wear close-toed shoes; sunscreen and bottled water are also recommended. The distribution finishes at 1 PM, although “work shift” times are flexible.
| | Questions? Contact Martha Balkin at mecbalkin@gmail.com. Groups are encouraged to schedule their visit. | | | | |
Learn to Play ‘Ukulele
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.
Feel free to contact the Church Office to confirm whether the group will be meeting on a particular Sunday.
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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: July 3
Church Council meetings will be held on the first Thursday of the month at 5:00 PM in the Rewick Board Room in the Admin Building.
These regular monthly Council meetings are open to all Church members who wish to attend as an observer.
Contact the Church Council: council@centralunionchurch.org
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God, help us to not only recognize Juneteenth, but also to honor it by learning and remembering histories of those who have fought for freedom from oppression, so that we may continue their legacy.
We give thanks for opportunities to care for our environment and practice being good stewards of the planet. We give thanks for those who will volunteer for Saturday's Going Green Day!
We pray for those exploring church membership, that they would find a faith home.
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Garden Club on Thursdays
If you would like to help keep our campus looking beautiful, please consider joining what we are currently calling the "Garden Club"! Volunteers and staff will meet weekly to do regular landscaping around the Sanctuary on Thursdays from 9-11 AM. Meet at the Sanctuary steps. Feel free to bring your own gardening tools, but we'll have some you can use.
Questions? Contact Troy Tomita:
troy-tomita@centralunionchurch.org
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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.
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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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