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WORSHIP

Thanksgiving Sunday

Sermon by Rev. Mary Herbig

7 AM - Atherton Memorial Chapel

9 AM - Sanctuary

11 AM - Parish Hall

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updated before Sunday worship

10 AM - Online

Via Zoom or Facebook

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 gather at 11 AM, meet in Parish Hall for worship.

Contact: melissa-thach@centralunionchurch.org

38 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kailua, Hawai‘i 96734

808-254-3802 • cuwindward@gmail.com

Meet the UCC GMP!

This morning we had an opportunity to meet and greet the Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, the newly installed General Minister and President of our denomination, the United Church of Christ (UCC)!

If you weren't able to attend or just want to hear from her again, there will be another opportunity hosted by the Hawai‘i Conference UCC at our Honolulu campus on Saturday, November 25 from 2-4 PM.

Read more HERE.

Get Ready for Advent!

All are welcome to join CUC's Children's Ministry in preparing for Advent with the annual Advent Workshop on November 26 at 10 AM. We will explore the meaning of Advent, get ready for celebrating Advent at home, and fellowship!

RSVP: cayanna-herrera@centralunionchurch.org

A Christmas Carol Advent Study

The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge is a cherished symbol of Christmas and a wonderful story of redemption and hope – perfect for a study in Advent!

Plan to join Pastor Mary on Tuesday evenings at 7 PM to bring together this ageless story with a study of our scriptures. We will gather in the Rewick Board Room on Nov. 28, Dec. 5, Dec. 12, and Dec 19. Whether you are feeling the Christmas Spirit this year or are full of “Bah humbugs!” we hope you will join us!

RSVP to mary-herbig@centralunionchurch.org.

Poinsettias for Christmas

The Flower Committee will distribute poinsettias among our various worship spaces in time for Christmas! If you’d like to donate and dedicate a poinsettia, please submit your order by Monday, December 18.

You may complete a hard-copy order form (printed in the Sunday worship bulletins) OR you can order online!

Save the Date for Messiah i ka ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i!

December 10

NEW! Click to view the November 2023 issue of The Spire:

The content due date for the December 2023 Spire publication is Friday, December 1.

Please submit articles to news@centralunionchurch.org.

Give to Central Union Church In a Heartbeat!

Mahalo to those who have turned in their Estimate of Giving card!

After spending the past month reflecting on how we can strengthen the heartbeats of our church through our stewardship, we all are encouraged to prayerfully consider our giving for the upcoming year and make a commitment by sharing our Estimate of Giving.

Please complete a physical card (mailed to members) or submit via the online form! This helps our church plan and live within our means!

Visit our website for stewardship devotionals and testimonies!

Mark your calendars!

November 26: Reign of Christ Sunday

• 10 AM - Advent Workshop

December 3: First Sunday of Advent

December 10: Second Sunday of Advent

• 7:00 PM - Messiah i ka ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i - Handel’s Messiah in the Hawaiian Language

December 17: Third Sunday of Advent

• 9:00 AM - White Gifts Pageant - More info to come!

Thursday, December 21: Winter Solstice, Longest Night

• 6:30 PM - A Worship Service for the Weary (Atherton Memorial Chapel)

Volunteer at the CUC Thrift Shop

• Wednesdays and Saturdays, between 9AM–3PM
• Volunteers are needed to assist customers on the sales floor
• Contact Joanne Matsumoto thriftshop@centralunionchurch.org

Volunteer with the Flower Committee

• Fridays or Saturday mornings
• Contact the church office 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 PM - 1 PM

Volunteer with Community Ministry

• Second Tuesdays (November 14), prep and cook 2:30–5:30 PM, distribute meals 5:45–6:45 PM

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.

• Give thanks for the opportunities to hear from the Rev. Mark Pettis and the Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson about what is happening in our wider United Church of Christ!

• Pray for Pastor Rushan and the Windward ministry as they worship together this Sunday!



• Give thanks for the collaboration of the many volunteers that help to bring about Sunday worship services!

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.

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HAVE SOMETHING TO SHARE?

We welcome relevant news and events to include on the CUC website, e-blast, and/or to post on our bulletin boards. Please submit items to news@centralunionchurch.org by Wednesday to be published in the following days. The content due date for the December 2023 Spire publication is Friday, December 1.