December 13, 2020
Third Sunday of Advent (Joy)
The Rev. Brandon Duran and The Rev. Mary Herbig
Countdown Music by Constance Uejio, harp
"Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming"
"Silent Night"
Livestream at 10 AM
Passcode: 037417
Christmas Eve In-Person Worship!
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Virtual Aloha Lanai
7 am:
Meeting ID: 828 1144 2635
Passcode: Aloha
9 am:
Meeting ID: 832 1350 7618
Passcode: Worship
11 am:
Meeting ID: 859 7383 9801
Password: Aloha
New to CUC:
Meeting ID: 873 7101 8426
No password required
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Once you’ve set up your nativity scene, won’t you please take a picture and send it to us at kristen-young@centralunionchurch.org so we can include it in our December 20th online worship service? Please submit your photo by Wednesday, December 16th.
Photo curtesy of Jackie Lane
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Would you like to write or draw a Christmas Blessing message card (like the ones in the photo here), to be included with the food bags that we give out at the December 23rd Serving Aloha food distribution? You can mail them to the office, attention Serving Aloha, or drop them off at the office between 9:00 AM and 3 PM, through the 22nd of December.
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Interim Minister Search Committee
The church council has established the Interim Minister Search Committee (IMSC) of nine-members: Robin Campbell, Elly Chong, Don Clifford, Anita DiMauro, Evie Hao, Tom Kiyabu, Carolyn Kuahulu, Margie Smith, and John Steelquist.
To read the full report, a prayer and reflection by Elly Chong, and the Committee Members bios, click here.
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Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees: Roy and Nyle Hallman
Submitted By Elly Chong
On December 6, 2020, the 2020 Na Hoku Hanohano award for “Lifetime Achievement” was presented to Roy and Nyle Hallman for their “lasting impact on our choral and Hawaiian music.”
The Hallmans came to Central Union Church in l969 where Roy became Minister of Music and Nyle became Organist. They “enhanced the church’s strong choral tradition by establishing several more choirs for children and youth.”
To read more about the legacy of the Hallmans at Central Union Church, click here.
To view the award ceremony, click here. The Hallmans are honored at the 1:09:30 mark.
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Don’t Miss These Scholarship Opportunities!
Application deadline: February 28, 2021
The Women’s League is once again pleased to offer 2 scholarship opportunities to assist those in attending (or planning to attend) higher education programs. Previous awards ranged from $1000 to $2000* and prior recipients may reapply each year.
The KENNETH O. and DORIS A. REWICK EDUCATIONAL AID FUND is awarded to students from Hawaii enrolled (or will be enrolled) in any accredited school for undergraduate or graduate college training, or for other specialized training beyond high school and includes full time, part time or online students.
The RUTH C. SCUDDER SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a female of Christian affiliation from Hawaii who is a student within the University of Hawaii system. Preference is given to UCC members and upperclassmen.
Applications will be accepted through the ScholarsApp online platform beginning December 7, 2020. Visit https://scholarsapp.com/ to create an account and for additional information. Please e-mail cucwlscholarship@gmail.com with any questions. Deadline for complete applications is February 28, 2021.
*Award amounts may vary from year to year and are per the discretion of the Women’s League.
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CENTRAL UNION WINDWARD MINISTRY EVENTS
All are welcome to join us!
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Sunday, December 13, 2020
The Third Sunday in Advent
Sermon by Kahu Richard Walenta and music by Dr. Tommy Yee
All attendees will be required to sign in with contact information, have a non-contact temperature check, and certify that you can follow the Covid-19 rules set by Central Union Church. CUW members and friends will receive a reminder about the guidelines and the CUC Covid-19 Certification Notice by email before Sunday. Guidelines are also posted in the sanctuary.
We are taking reservations for the Christmas Eve service. Seating may be expanded to over 50 inside the sanctuary, and there will also be chairs available on the lanais for those who prefer a seat outside. If you are at church on Sunday you can sign up in person, otherwise, please contact us via email at: cuwindward@gmail.com
Ongoing Zoom Centering Prayer: 6:30 to 7:00 PM
December 9, @ 6:30PM (Peace)
December 16, @ 6:30PM (Joy)
December 23, @ 6:30PM (Love)
January 6, 2021 @ 6:30PM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 843 8682 3920
Passcode: G7xTS9
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We Need Your Help To Keep On Serving Aloha!
By ‘Serving Aloha' Committee
Calling for canned goods and non-perishable food items! Canned vegetables, fruits, and protein (tuna, salmon, Spam,Vienna sausage, corned beef, etc.). Crackers, boxed macaroni & cheese, cereals, etc.!
We need them for Serving Aloha, Central Union Church’s food distribution mission to help alleviate the growing food insecurity among our communities because of COVID-19.
Bring the food items to Central Union Church: Women’s Building on Wednesdays, 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
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All are welcome to join us in our effort to serve the community. We appreciate any extra pair of hands for this ministry even if the volunteer cannot stay for the entire duration of the time slot. To select a time, click here.
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Mindful Movement with Bamboo Sticks
NOW ONLINE every Wednesday 5:00 - 6:15 PM
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Centering Prayer
Join us every Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8 PM on Zoom. To participate, contact Carol for more information and for the Zoom link.
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The due date for articles for the January 2021 Spire is Monday, December 28th. Please email all submissions to news@centralunionchurch.org.
We welcome articles for the CUC Website, News, e-Blast, and/or post on our bulletin boards. The deadline for each publication is the Tuesday preceding each Sunday. Please submit all articles to news@centralunionchurch.org.
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CENTRAL UNION CHURCH
1660 SOUTH BERETANIA STREET
HONOLULU, HAWAII 96826
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CENTRAL UNION WINDWARD
38 KANEOHE BAY DRIVE
KAILUA, HAWAII 96734
(808) 254-3802
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