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THIS SUNDAY
October 18, 2026
| | Sermon Series: Children of the Light | | |
Worship
"A Faith That Rings Out"
Sermon by Rev. Rushan Sinnaduray
7 AM: Atherton Memorial Chapel
8:45 AM – Gift of Music
Constance Uejio & Margeret Lloyd, piano duo
9 AM: Sanctuary*
View service 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 services.
Children, from birth through 3 years old, may be left in the Nursery with our caregivers 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
Our Youth Group is for young people in grades 6 through 12.
Youth will meet from 12-2 PM in the Youth Room.
Contact: melissa-thach@centralunionchurch.org
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New Member Meeting
Interested in becoming a member of Central Union Church? Join Pastor Rushan to learn more about the church and membership this Sunday, October 18 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, October 15.
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Central Union Windward Ministry
Sunday Worship & Communion
10 AM: Sanctuary
Sermon by Rev. Irene Hassan
Celebrate Honolulu Pride Month through music at Central Union Windward this October! Join with your rainbow of colors for fun & uplifting music & community!
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Central Union Pohnpei Ministry
Sunday Worship
9 AM: Atherton Memorial Chapel
| | NEWS + ANNOUNCEMENTS + REMINDERS | | |
Church Council Meeting This Evening:
The 2026-2027 Church Council will convene for their first meeting this evening at 5 PM in the Rewick Board Room. It will be a combined meeting for September-October. Council meetings are open to all CUC members who wish to attend as an observer.
Roadwork Continues in Neighborhood:
Along Bingham Street, there will be nighttime paving work happening through October 22 from approximately 8:30 PM to 4:30 AM daily. This could affect transit for drivers who use the church back entrance or circle the block to enter campus via Beretania Street, but hopefully you won't be impacted!
| | October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Let's take a moment to give thanks for our pastors—for Pastor Rushan and Pastor Irene—for their guidance, care, wisdom, creativity, and so much more. Show the pastors in your life a little extra appreciation this month! | | | | |
Boomers & Beyond
Learn the art of Zentangle from artist Ronny Lynn at the next Boomers & Beyond gathering on Tuesday, October 20, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the Women's Building. For $2.50 you will receive a supply kit which includes all you need to start your Zentangle art!
If you're a senior (or know one) who's interested in connecting with others and participating in leisure pastimes, join Boomers & Beyond! They meet weekly and the invitation is open to all. Bring a sack lunch for yourself. Beverages provided. Questions? Call/text Ronny at 808-391-2733.
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OCTOBER ACTIVITY SCHEDULE:
10/20 - Art of Zentangle ($2.50 for art supply kit)
10/27 - Halloween Party, Bingo & Prizes (costumes optional)
| | Honolulu Pride Parade this Saturday | | Central Union is partnering with sister churches to participate in this year's Honolulu Pride Parade on Saturday, October 17. Honolulu celebrates Pride in October which is LGBT History Month. Join us to be loud and proud about God's love for all! The trolley is just about full. Walking is encouraged! Come help us pass out special stickers and spread love. It is a beautiful celebration of diversity! Get more info and sign up HERE. | | |
The latest storms and flooding that affected local communities, the impacts of climate change being seeing globally, remind us of the importance of preparing ourselves for what's on the horizon. If our communities organize now, we’ll have the best chance of limiting damage. This event is part of CUC's growing efforts to build resilience.
Come get practical tips for emergency readiness, explore how your condo/neighborhood can become resilience hubs, and strengthen community connections. Join as we gather in community, talk story, eat dinner, and get into the nitty gritty of prepping for the next disaster. Keiki welcome, activities provided. Light dinner provided, please RSVP.
This event is open to the wider community and being presented in partnership with the O‘ahu Hub Learning Community with support from Dennis Hwang, Coastal Hazard Mitigation Specialist for Sea Grant; and Representative Della Au Belatti who is the Chair of the Public Safety committee which includes emergency management and disaster preparedness.
| | First rehearsal is October 29! | | |
The Way of Radical Transformation:
A Journey Through the Gospel According to Mark
Have you ever wondered what the earliest followers of Jesus actually heard when they first gathered to hear his story? Unlike the longer, more structured Gospels, the Gospel According to Mark is short, breathless, and urgent. It offers a raw, powerful look at what it truly means to follow in "The Way."
This October, you are warmly invited to join us for a three-week Bible study as we explore the Gospel of Mark. This study is designed for those who appreciate honest conversation, progressive perspectives, and a desire to connect their lifelong faith with the reality of their lives today. Rather than focusing on complex doctrine, we will focus on metanoia, which is the "180-degree turn" of life, and what it means to live as disciples in a world that is often fast-paced and mysterious.
Why join us?
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Deepen Your Faith: Engage with the earliest Gospel through a lens that honors both history and personal experience.
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Build Community: Share in meaningful, safe, and open-hearted dialogue with friends and neighbors.
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Refresh Your Perspective: Connect the ancient, urgent call of Jesus to your own journey of faith, service, and transition.
Dates/Times: Morning and evening options each week (attend one)
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Tuesday evenings (October 13, 20, 27) 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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Thursday mornings (October 15, 22, 29) 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Location: Rewick Board Room in the Church Office building
Whether you have studied scripture for decades or are simply looking for a meaningful way to reconnect with the core of the Christian narrative, there is a place for you at this table. We look forward to embarking on this journey of rediscovery with you.
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Spook or be spooked!
This Halloween season we will be putting on a Haunted House inspired by bizarre scenes from the Bible. It will be open to the community on Friday, October 30, 7-9 PM at the Central Union Windward campus. Plan to check out the spooky scenes and startle your spirit OR come be a part of it! Volunteers are needed. If you're interested in helping out, contact: irene-hassan@centralunionchurch.org.
The 5-7 minute experience is recommended for ages 10 and older. Admission: $5 CASH at the door. Free for kids under 10.
| | Support Central Union Church Preschool | | Central Union Preschool is partnering with Habilitat once again for their annual Christmas Tree fundraiser! Order your fresh tree, wreath, or door charm online at HawaiiChristmasTrees.com from now thru October 31. Select "Central Union Preschool" from the drop-down menu. Your purchase directly helps CUPS! Share the spirit of the season with family, friends, and co-workers. | | | | |
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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Share your Estimate of Giving!
Thanks to all those who have already submitted their Estimate of Giving cards! As part of our stewardship, sharing our Estimate of Giving greatly helps our church to plan for the year ahead and live within our means. We trust that where our hearts go, our lives, choices, and resources will follow. If you have not yet turned in an Estimate of Giving card, we hope you will spend some time in prayer and consider what you are able to give in the coming year to support the ministry of Central Union Church.
| | You may turn in your Estimate of Giving card to the offering plate at Sunday worship, to the Church Office, or complete it online. If you would like a hard copy, please contact the Church Office. | | |
As we celebrate the 98th birthday of Central Union Preschool, we give thanks for the ministry of nurturing keiki and we pray for the teachers, administrators, students, and families that are part of the CUPS ‘ohana.
Pray for those who will represent Central Union Church in the Pride Parade this weekend. May they share God's love loudly! May our church be a place of radical hospitality, especially for those in the LGBTQ+ community who may have heard hurtful messages from churches.
Give thanks for community partners and the opportunity to grow more resilient together!
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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: November 10
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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Learn to Play the ‘Ukulele!
Interested in learning how to play the ‘ukulele? Beginner players of all ages 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 join the musical fun on Sundays from 1-2 PM in the Women’s Building. Sessions have started back up on August 2!
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Join the Chancel Choir!
The Chancel Choir sings in the 9 AM Sunday service 2-3 times a month and rehearses weekly on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 PM. Musicians of all levels are welcome to join! While we'd love for you to be weekly participants, we also welcome seasonal singers who would love to be part of our Advent or Easter season, Annual Messiah rehearsal, or just want to give singing in a choir a try. Reach out to our Director of Choirs (Sarah-Young@centralunionchurch.org) with any questions!
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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.
| | Are you on Instagram? Connect with us! | | 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!) | | 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. | | |
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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