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THIS SUNDAY
March 9, 2025
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Neighbors by Steve Prince
Inspired by Luke 10:25-37
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WORSHIP
First Sunday in Lent
Sermon Series:
Everything In Between
Meeting God in the midst of extremes
"stranger & neighbor"
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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Central Union Windward Ministry
Sunday Worship
10 AM – Windward Sanctuary
Sermon by Kahu Richard Walenta
“WHO AM I, WHAT AM I, WHY AM I?”
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 – Sanctuary
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Follow us on social media (Facebook or Instagram) for daily reflections throughout Lent. | |
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Read Devotional
"Everything In Between"
Read, look, and sing your way through the pages of this devotional. Each week offers art and reflections to explore beyond the black and white binaries, the categories we create. This Lent we're trusting that God shows up in shades of gray, rainbow hues, and everywhere in between.
We'd love for you to use this beautiful devotional! You may contact the Church Office to request a hard copy OR to receive a link to the online version which can be accessed via computer and mobile devices. (We are not sharing the link online in order to protect the work of the devotional creators, A Sanctified Art.)
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NEWS + ANNOUNCEMENTS + REMINDERS | |
Central Union In the News | |
Our Thrift Shop and Serving Aloha food distribution were highlighted in a piece by KHON2 News, "Local residents already stretched thin brace for tariff impacts". We are so grateful for partners like Hawai‘i Foodbank and our many volunteers from the church and wider community who make it possible for these vital ministries to continue operating. | | |
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Ash Wednesday
The season of Lent has begun with Ash Wednesday. We remember our mortality and commit to releasing that which keeps us from living in full and right relationship with God and, by extension, each other. If you missed Ash Wednesday, click HERE for a quick video, a virtual imposition of ashes to start your Lenten season.
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Aloha Celebration for Pastor Mary
Please join us on Sunday, March 30, 2025, to celebrate Pastor Mary's ministry with Central Union Church and the wider Hawai‘i Conference United Church of Christ. We will have one worship service at 10 AM in the Sanctuary with a special Service of Release and final message by Pastor Mary. Following the service around 11:30 AM, we will gather in the Parish Hall for a fun-filled farewell reception and lunch. ALL are welcome! Please RSVP either online at bit.ly/aloha-mary or by phone (call 808-440-3004) no later than March 20, and be sure to give the names and number of people you are RSVPing for.
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Upcoming session:
Saturday, March 8
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Lenten Wellness Journey
Church member Nani Elm, a double board-certified holistic health practitioner and lifestyle coach, will be leading a class on the six Saturdays of Lent. The first session is on March 8, 10 AM to 12 PM in the Rewick Board Room. Nani will take us through a journey of Wellness – Physically, Spiritually, Emotionally, Mentally, Socially, and Environmentally – while sharing from live experience. If you're interested in attending any of the sessions (come when you can), please sign up!
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Got magazines? If you don't want them anymore, we could use them for a project! | |
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Upcoming session:
Tuesday, March 11, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Thursday, March 13, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Lenten Bible Study
Join us for an enriching Bible study series as we delve into the Gospel of Luke over five weeks in Lent. Engage in meaningful conversations about the themes and messages in the Gospel of Luke. Strengthen your faith and understanding of Jesus’ journey from birth to resurrection. Connect with other members of our Church community and share your spiritual journey in a supportive environment. All are welcome. Come on Tuesday evening OR Thursday morning!
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Easter Flowers
The Flower Committee will distribute flowers among our various worship spaces for Easter. If you’d like to donate and dedicate a plant ($10 each) to the Glory of Easter, in honor of someone, or in memory of someone, please submit your order by Sunday, April 13, to be included in the Easter bulletins.
You may order online by clicking below OR submit a 'coupon' which is printed in the worship bulletins.
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GODLY PLAY
Faith Formation Opportunities for ADULTS!
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Informational Session
THIS SATURDAY, March 8
10 AM to 2 PM
in the Women's Building
FOR ADULTS! Come and experience a Godly Play session, learn more about this method of experiencing faith, and discover the many spaces Godly Play is being utilized! Lunch will be provided.
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Storyteller Training
March 29 and May 3 at Central Union
May 31 at Epiphany Episcopal Church
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
The training is in 3 parts. If you're unable to attend all three sessions, please contact
cayanna-herrera@centralunionchurch.org. Cost is $50 for CUC members with scholarships readily available ($250 for others). Lunch and snacks will be provided.
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Get your DAZZLE tickets!
Enjoy tasting menus from 20 local renown chefs, silent and live auctions, entertainment, and camaraderie at the beautiful Alohilani Resort in Waikiki for Central Union Church Preschool's (CUPS) 20th anniversary of DAZZLE on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Get 50% off standard room rates at the Alohilani Resort with our event room block!)
Dazzle is the Preschool's annual fundraiser gala that supports the 5 Es, including educational opportunities, environment, events, and the tuition assistance program, which paves the way for CUPS' diverse group of keiki. Please consider attending Dazzle or donating an item to one of the auctions. For questions or to become a sponsor/donor, contact Alana at 917-623-5913 or alana@centralunionpreschool.org.
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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.
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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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2025 Church Council Meeting Schedule | |
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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
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As we begin the season of Lent, let us pray that God would use this time of preparation to recenter our hearts on Love.
Pray for those in our own communities who are hungry and in need.
Pray for those who are joining our church through membership or baptism. May God work among us through them.
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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 | | |
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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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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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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!) | |
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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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