2024 Is Upon Us

I am always impressed with how consistently mission-focused Church of the Crossroads is in the month of January. In many ways, the way we honor the light of God entering our world with our annual Epiphany service this Saturday, Jan. 6, at 6:00pm, is the perfect start. It is that light and the love behind it which fills us and guides us throughout the year.

Less than two weeks later we have the opportunity to gather for our annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Peacemaker Award service (see below). Crossroads, from its inception, has always endeavored to be a place of peace and justice, and this annual award is but one of the many ways in which we lift up this essential work not only at the church but, even more importantly, in our broader community.

The month will draw to a close with our annual meeting on Jan. 28. Once a year we gather to determine and affirm how we as an organization will live into our mission and how we will not only pay for that work but what role we will play in support of the mission. There will be two informational meetings at Adult Ed the two weeks prior, which will give more information on Legislative priorities and Budget recommendations.

It will be a joy to be gathered with the church community as we move together through January.

Aloha,

Kahu David

MLK JR PARADE

(Meet at Magic Island by 8:30 a.m.)

All are welcome to march with us in the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. parade!

The parade begins at Magic Island with the formation of organizations by 8:30 a.m., then moves out at 9:00 a.m., traveling on Kalakaua Avenue through Waikiki to Kapiolani Park. 

Wear your Crossroads t-shirt (or a red or green shirt) and don't forget to bring water, sunscreen, and a hat!

? Contact Pastor Malia -

associate@churchofthecrossroadshawaii.org

Please join us for our 38th annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Peacemaker Award Service & Celebration on Monday, January 15, at 7:00 PM. 

We will be honoring Dr. Akiemi Glenn, founder and executive director of “The Popolo Project.” Dr. Glenn is a linguist who works in Indigenous language revitalization; her community work in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Islands region brings together language, art, environmental and social justice, and education.

She is also co-founder, with Deja Ostrowski, of the Hawaiʻi Strategy Lab. The Lab seeks to help “folks think through the complex systems, interests, and opportunities facing Hawaiʻi in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.” (Akiemi Glenn)

As in previous years, a reception will follow in Weaver Hall. Assistance is needed with light pupus/finger foods, as well as with setup and cleanup. Please contact Cathy Sox (soxpollard@aol.com) to let her know you can help. Mahalo!

Stewardship Campaign Update

Danny Morishige

As of December 29, 2023, we have 73 units of pledges with a pledged amount for 2024 of $191,346. The good news is that 73 pledge cards were turned in before the end of the year. This is great. The not-so-good news is that the pledged total is down from a year ago. We had hoped the pledges for 2024 would be around $220,000.  We are still waiting for additional pledges to be turned in, which hopefully will help us to reach our goal.

Thank you to everyone who submitted their pledge card and time/talent card!