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SUMMARY:Advent Study: What do you fear?
DESCRIPTION:This Advent\, we invite you to a soul-stirring study led by Pastor Rushan. Drawing from the opening line of Luke’s Gospel—“In the time of Herod…”—this series explores the fearful and uncertain world into which Jesus was born\, one marked by oppression\, instability\, and economic disparity. It’s a world not unlike our own. Yet\, amid the darkness\, the angels proclaim a radical message: “Do not fear.” Through the stories of Mary\, Joseph\, the shepherds\, and the magi\, we’ll reflect on how faith doesn’t erase fear but moves through it with courage\, trust\, and hope. \nThis study invites us to name our fears\, examine how fear operates in our lives and communities\, and discover how God is breaking in with good news. Together\, we’ll explore how fear can be transformed into love and action\, and how insisting on hope—even trembling hope—can be a powerful spiritual practice. \nCome as you are—bring your questions\, your fears\, and your hope. Let’s journey together toward the light of Christ. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister online: bit.ly/advent2025cuc\n\nStudy materials will be available for pickup from the church office or directly from Pastor Rushan. \n~ ~ ~ ~ ~ \n\n\n\n\nThere are two meeting options each week. Attend the one that works for you! \nThursdays • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\nNovember 20\, December 4\, 11\, 18 \nTuesdays • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nNovember 25\, December 2\, 9\, 16
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/advent-study-what-do-you-fear-tuesday/2025-11-25/
LOCATION:Rewick Board Room
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251130T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20250402T060731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T053228Z
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SUMMARY:11 AM Contemporary Worship
DESCRIPTION:Worship with us on the first Sunday of Advent as we light the candle of HOPE! \nAdvent sermon series: What do you fear?
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/11am-worship-2025-11-30/
LOCATION:Parish Hall
CATEGORIES:Church Service,CUC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251202T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20251112T130933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T231718Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Study: What do you fear?
DESCRIPTION:This Advent\, we invite you to a soul-stirring study led by Pastor Rushan. Drawing from the opening line of Luke’s Gospel—“In the time of Herod…”—this series explores the fearful and uncertain world into which Jesus was born\, one marked by oppression\, instability\, and economic disparity. It’s a world not unlike our own. Yet\, amid the darkness\, the angels proclaim a radical message: “Do not fear.” Through the stories of Mary\, Joseph\, the shepherds\, and the magi\, we’ll reflect on how faith doesn’t erase fear but moves through it with courage\, trust\, and hope. \nThis study invites us to name our fears\, examine how fear operates in our lives and communities\, and discover how God is breaking in with good news. Together\, we’ll explore how fear can be transformed into love and action\, and how insisting on hope—even trembling hope—can be a powerful spiritual practice. \nCome as you are—bring your questions\, your fears\, and your hope. Let’s journey together toward the light of Christ. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister online: bit.ly/advent2025cuc\n\nStudy materials will be available for pickup from the church office or directly from Pastor Rushan. \n~ ~ ~ ~ ~ \n\n\n\n\nThere are two meeting options each week. Attend the one that works for you! \nThursdays • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\nNovember 20\, December 4\, 11\, 18 \nTuesdays • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nNovember 25\, December 2\, 9\, 16
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/advent-study-what-do-you-fear-tuesday/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:Rewick Board Room
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251204T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20251112T130556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T003811Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Study: What do you fear?
DESCRIPTION:This Advent\, we invite you to a soul-stirring study led by Pastor Rushan. Drawing from the opening line of Luke’s Gospel—“In the time of Herod…”—this series explores the fearful and uncertain world into which Jesus was born\, one marked by oppression\, instability\, and economic disparity. It’s a world not unlike our own. Yet\, amid the darkness\, the angels proclaim a radical message: “Do not fear.” Through the stories of Mary\, Joseph\, the shepherds\, and the magi\, we’ll reflect on how faith doesn’t erase fear but moves through it with courage\, trust\, and hope. \nThis study invites us to name our fears\, examine how fear operates in our lives and communities\, and discover how God is breaking in with good news. Together\, we’ll explore how fear can be transformed into love and action\, and how insisting on hope—even trembling hope—can be a powerful spiritual practice. \nCome as you are—bring your questions\, your fears\, and your hope. Let’s journey together toward the light of Christ. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister online: bit.ly/advent2025cuc\n\nStudy materials will be available for pickup from the church office or directly from Pastor Rushan. \n~ ~ ~ ~ ~ \n\n\n\n\nThere are two meeting options each week. Attend the one that works for you! \nThursdays • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\nNovember 20\, December 4\, 11\, 18 \nTuesdays • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nNovember 25\, December 2\, 9\, 16
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/advent-study-what-do-you-fear-thursday/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Rewick Board Room
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251204T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20250109T233316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T012836Z
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SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2025 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. \nContact the Council: council-chair@centralunionchurch.org
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/council-meeting/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Rewick Board Room
CATEGORIES:CUC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251207T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20250402T060731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T053523Z
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SUMMARY:11 AM Contemporary Worship
DESCRIPTION:Worship with us on the second Sunday of Advent as we light the candle of PEACE! \nAdvent sermon series: What do you fear?
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/11am-worship-2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Parish Hall
CATEGORIES:Church Service,CUC
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251207T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T204752Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Vespers "Improvising Hope"
DESCRIPTION:Experience the transformative power of music and spirit at Jazz Vespers. Jazz Vespers is a contemplative\, creative worship service that blends live jazz\, poetry\, scripture\, and readings from secular sources\, all thoughtfully curated around a theme that speaks to the soul. \nDecember’s theme is “Improvising Hope”—a Christmas celebration of resilience\, creativity\, and divine surprises. Please join us for this special Christmas Jazz Vespers in our Atherton Courtyard. There will also be refreshments for your enjoyment!  \nFeaturing local musicians: \nRachel Gonzales\, voice \nJim Guss\, guitar \nReggie Padilla\, woodwinds \nErnie Provencher\, bass \nScott Shafer\, drums \n  \n📍Location: Atherton Courtyard (Central Union Church campus in Honolulu\, on the corner of Punahou and Beretania Streets) \n🚙 Parking available on campus \nFREE\, all are welcome!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/jazz-vespers-2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Atherton Courtyard\, 1660 S. Beretania Street\, Honolulu\, 96826\, United States
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251209T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20251112T130933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T231719Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Study: What do you fear?
DESCRIPTION:This Advent\, we invite you to a soul-stirring study led by Pastor Rushan. Drawing from the opening line of Luke’s Gospel—“In the time of Herod…”—this series explores the fearful and uncertain world into which Jesus was born\, one marked by oppression\, instability\, and economic disparity. It’s a world not unlike our own. Yet\, amid the darkness\, the angels proclaim a radical message: “Do not fear.” Through the stories of Mary\, Joseph\, the shepherds\, and the magi\, we’ll reflect on how faith doesn’t erase fear but moves through it with courage\, trust\, and hope. \nThis study invites us to name our fears\, examine how fear operates in our lives and communities\, and discover how God is breaking in with good news. Together\, we’ll explore how fear can be transformed into love and action\, and how insisting on hope—even trembling hope—can be a powerful spiritual practice. \nCome as you are—bring your questions\, your fears\, and your hope. Let’s journey together toward the light of Christ. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister online: bit.ly/advent2025cuc\n\nStudy materials will be available for pickup from the church office or directly from Pastor Rushan. \n~ ~ ~ ~ ~ \n\n\n\n\nThere are two meeting options each week. Attend the one that works for you! \nThursdays • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\nNovember 20\, December 4\, 11\, 18 \nTuesdays • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nNovember 25\, December 2\, 9\, 16
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/advent-study-what-do-you-fear-tuesday/2025-12-09/
LOCATION:Rewick Board Room
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251211T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20251112T130556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T003811Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Study: What do you fear?
DESCRIPTION:This Advent\, we invite you to a soul-stirring study led by Pastor Rushan. Drawing from the opening line of Luke’s Gospel—“In the time of Herod…”—this series explores the fearful and uncertain world into which Jesus was born\, one marked by oppression\, instability\, and economic disparity. It’s a world not unlike our own. Yet\, amid the darkness\, the angels proclaim a radical message: “Do not fear.” Through the stories of Mary\, Joseph\, the shepherds\, and the magi\, we’ll reflect on how faith doesn’t erase fear but moves through it with courage\, trust\, and hope. \nThis study invites us to name our fears\, examine how fear operates in our lives and communities\, and discover how God is breaking in with good news. Together\, we’ll explore how fear can be transformed into love and action\, and how insisting on hope—even trembling hope—can be a powerful spiritual practice. \nCome as you are—bring your questions\, your fears\, and your hope. Let’s journey together toward the light of Christ. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister online: bit.ly/advent2025cuc\n\nStudy materials will be available for pickup from the church office or directly from Pastor Rushan. \n~ ~ ~ ~ ~ \n\n\n\n\nThere are two meeting options each week. Attend the one that works for you! \nThursdays • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\nNovember 20\, December 4\, 11\, 18 \nTuesdays • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nNovember 25\, December 2\, 9\, 16
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/advent-study-what-do-you-fear-thursday/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Rewick Board Room
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251214T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20250116T041053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T053956Z
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SUMMARY:9 AM Traditional Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Worship with us on the third Sunday of Advent as we light the candle of JOY! \nAdvent sermon series: What do you fear? \nCan’t make it in person? View the live stream on YouTube!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/9am-worship-2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Church Service,CUC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251214T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20250402T060731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T054143Z
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SUMMARY:11 AM Contemporary Worship
DESCRIPTION:Worship with us on the third Sunday of Advent as we light the candle of JOY! \nAdvent sermon series: What do you fear?
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/11am-worship-2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Parish Hall
CATEGORIES:Church Service,CUC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251214T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20251113T053444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T015357Z
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SUMMARY:76th Presentation of Handel's Messiah
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our 76th presentation of Messiah!\nCome hear the music and voices fill our Sanctuary with songs that tell the story of Christ — from the prophecy of God’s plan to redeem humankind\, to the Hallelujah chorus! This beloved oratorio is a perfect way to prepare for Christmas! \n\nThis year Central Union Church celebrates the 76th anniversary performance of Handel’s Messiah on Sunday\, December 14\, 2025\, at 7:30 PM in our 100-year-old sanctuary. This cherished tradition marks the beginning of the Christmas season for many in our community\, bringing together the timeless beauty of Handel’s masterpiece with the rich musical heritage of Central Union Church.\n\nMargaret Lloyd\, Director of Music Ministries at Central Union Church\, shares\, “The Messiah is more than just a concert; it’s a celebration of our faith and community.”\n\nRev. Rushan Sinnaduray\, Senior Minister at Central Union Church and singing tenor in this year’s presentation\, adds\, “The Messiah is a powerful reminder of the hope and joy of the Christmas season\, and we are honored to share this tradition with our community.”\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the spirit of Christmas through the magnificent music of Handel’s Messiah!\nFeaturing:\nDr. Martina Bingham\, soprano\nA. Ezinne Dawson\, mezzo soprano\nRushan Sinnaduray\, tenor\nDr. Christopher R. Kelsey\, bass\nThe Hawai‘i Nui Chorale\nMembers of the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra\nDr. Alec Schumacker\, guest conductor \nThe Hawai‘i Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association proudly supports and celebrates Central Union Church’s 76th presentation of the Messiah! \nThe performance is FREE and open to the public. \nA freewill offering will be received at the concert. \nFree parking is available on campus located at 1660 South Beretania Street in Honolulu. \nPastor Rushan and Dr. Alec Schumacker share about last year’s 75th presentation of Messiah on KITV Island Life:
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/messiah-2025/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:CUC,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251216T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T231719Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Study: What do you fear?
DESCRIPTION:This Advent\, we invite you to a soul-stirring study led by Pastor Rushan. Drawing from the opening line of Luke’s Gospel—“In the time of Herod…”—this series explores the fearful and uncertain world into which Jesus was born\, one marked by oppression\, instability\, and economic disparity. It’s a world not unlike our own. Yet\, amid the darkness\, the angels proclaim a radical message: “Do not fear.” Through the stories of Mary\, Joseph\, the shepherds\, and the magi\, we’ll reflect on how faith doesn’t erase fear but moves through it with courage\, trust\, and hope. \nThis study invites us to name our fears\, examine how fear operates in our lives and communities\, and discover how God is breaking in with good news. Together\, we’ll explore how fear can be transformed into love and action\, and how insisting on hope—even trembling hope—can be a powerful spiritual practice. \nCome as you are—bring your questions\, your fears\, and your hope. Let’s journey together toward the light of Christ. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister online: bit.ly/advent2025cuc\n\nStudy materials will be available for pickup from the church office or directly from Pastor Rushan. \n~ ~ ~ ~ ~ \n\n\n\n\nThere are two meeting options each week. Attend the one that works for you! \nThursdays • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\nNovember 20\, December 4\, 11\, 18 \nTuesdays • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nNovember 25\, December 2\, 9\, 16
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/advent-study-what-do-you-fear-tuesday/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Rewick Board Room
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251218T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20251112T130556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T003812Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Study: What do you fear?
DESCRIPTION:This Advent\, we invite you to a soul-stirring study led by Pastor Rushan. Drawing from the opening line of Luke’s Gospel—“In the time of Herod…”—this series explores the fearful and uncertain world into which Jesus was born\, one marked by oppression\, instability\, and economic disparity. It’s a world not unlike our own. Yet\, amid the darkness\, the angels proclaim a radical message: “Do not fear.” Through the stories of Mary\, Joseph\, the shepherds\, and the magi\, we’ll reflect on how faith doesn’t erase fear but moves through it with courage\, trust\, and hope. \nThis study invites us to name our fears\, examine how fear operates in our lives and communities\, and discover how God is breaking in with good news. Together\, we’ll explore how fear can be transformed into love and action\, and how insisting on hope—even trembling hope—can be a powerful spiritual practice. \nCome as you are—bring your questions\, your fears\, and your hope. Let’s journey together toward the light of Christ. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister online: bit.ly/advent2025cuc\n\nStudy materials will be available for pickup from the church office or directly from Pastor Rushan. \n~ ~ ~ ~ ~ \n\n\n\n\nThere are two meeting options each week. Attend the one that works for you! \nThursdays • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\nNovember 20\, December 4\, 11\, 18 \nTuesdays • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nNovember 25\, December 2\, 9\, 16
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/advent-study-what-do-you-fear-thursday/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Rewick Board Room
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20251209T201805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T042426Z
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SUMMARY:Young(ish) Adults Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Young(ish) adults (generations X\, Y\, Z—from college age to parents of young kids) are invited to CUC’s Young(ish) Adults Christmas Party! Come for a time of fellowship and fun as we party hearty and celebrate Christmas! \n\n\nPOTLUCK – Bring some food/dessert to share if you can! (No worries if you can’t. Please just come!) \nKIDS – To our young(ish) parents with kids\, you are welcome to bring them with you. The party will be geared toward adults\, but we’ll have a little keiki corner where the kids can hopefully keep themselves entertained while we party hearty.\n\nOPTIONAL GIFT EXCHANGE – Bring a wrapped gift to participate. CHALLENGE: DON’T SPEND ANY MONEY! Society makes Christmas a time of hyperconsumerism. Instead of filling the pockets of corporations\, stressing out about spending money\, and accumulating more stuff\, let’s have the fun of exchanging gifts with little cost. Re-gift/re-home/make something someone else can use & enjoy. Be creative & considerate\, but don’t stress! (Don’t give something that you wouldn’t want to receive.)\n\nGROUP GIFT– Instead of spending money on gifts for each other\, we invite you to bring any amount of cash (or Venmo) to contribute to a group gift. We’ll vote on a local organization and pool our money to make one donation as the young adults of Central Union. Whether you can give $1 or $100\, the goal is simply participation and sharing from our collective abundance to contribute to a more just world.\n\nRSVP – Please let us know if you can make it and if you’ll be bringing anyone with you so we can better prepare! Email us at youngish@centralunionchurch.org.\n\n\n\nWe hope to see you there!\n\nMelinda Dallass\, Lindsey Garnick\, Danielle Kim\, Shane Kumura\, Kristen Young\n\nCentral Union Church Young(ish) Adults Leadership Team
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/youngish-christmas-party-2025/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Youngish
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ORGANIZER;CN="Young(ish) Adult Leadership Team":MAILTO:youngish@centralunionchurch.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251221T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20250116T041053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T100530Z
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SUMMARY:Worship: White Gifts Celebration & Christmas Pageant
DESCRIPTION:Worship with us on the fourth Sunday of Advent as we light the candle of JOY! \nOn December 21 at 10 AM\, Central Union Church will come together for ONE combined worship service featuring our heartwarming
 White Gifts celebration and Christmas pageant.
 All are welcome! \nCome and worship and hear the Christmas story told through music!
 Kids can participate in the pageant as an angel or shepherd—no rehearsal needed.
 Just come by 9:50 AM and meet in the Von Hamm room at the main Sanctuary entrance. \nCan’t make it in person? View the live stream on YouTube! \nAfter worship\, come join the merriment just steps away at our Christmas Open House! Step into a wonderland of warmth\, laughter\, and holiday cheer as we gather for a whole-church celebration that’s merry\, magical\, and made for all ages. \n✴Bring a plate of your favorite Christmas cookies (finger-food only\, please)! \n✴Sip on hot cocoa\, coffee\, and juice served by our Welcome & Engagement Ministry! \n✴Enjoy festive music\, sweet treats\, and joyful conversation! \n✴Reconnect with old friends\, make new ones\, and celebrate as one church ‘ohana! \nWhether you come dressed in jingle bells or holiday sweaters\, with keiki in tow or cookies in hand\, we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you! Let’s make this Christmas bright—with joy\, aloha\, hope and community! See you there—it won’t be the same without you!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/10am-worship-2025-12-21/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry,Church Service,CUC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/December-21-2025-worship-service.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251221T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20251205T002552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T042225Z
UID:24697-1766314800-1766318400@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Open House
DESCRIPTION:After one combined worship service at 10 AM in the Sanctuary —featuring our heartwarming White Gifts celebration and Christmas pageant—come join the merriment just steps away! Step into a wonderland of warmth\, laughter\, and holiday cheer as we gather for a whole-church celebration that’s merry\, magical\, and made for all ages. \n \n✴  Bring a plate of your favorite Christmas cookies (finger-food only\, please)! \n✴  Sip on hot cocoa\, coffee\, and juice served by our Welcome & Engagement Ministry! \n✴  Enjoy festive music\, sweet treats\, and joyful conversation! \n✴  Reconnect with old friends\, make new ones\, and celebrate as one church ‘ohana! \nWhether you come dressed in jingle bells or holiday sweaters\, with keiki in tow or cookies in hand\, we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you! Let’s make this Christmas bright—with joy\, aloha\, hope and community! See you there—it won’t be the same without you!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/christmas-open-house-2025/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Christmas-open-house-2025.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251221T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20251212T010712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T015108Z
UID:24742-1766341800-1766345400@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Service of Compassion and Hope
DESCRIPTION:A Service of Compassion and Hope\n\n\nCentral Union Church will offer a Service of Compassion and Hope on the Winter Solstice\, the Longest Night\, Sunday\, December 21st at 6:30 pm in Atherton Memorial Chapel.\n\nThis service is especially for those in the community who need the space to grieve\, mourn\, or simply “be” – especially when the joy of the holiday season is elusive and out of reach.\n\nIn past years\, like many churches during the Advent season\, we’ve held a “Blue Christmas” service. Similarly\, this service is designed to provide space for prayer\, reflection\, and remembrance amidst the twinkling lights and holiday hustle and bustle.\n\nIn this season\, we acknowledge the grief and exhaustion that so many of us are feeling with all that is going on in the world and in our own personal lives. Bring your grief. Bring your weariness. Bring your fatigue. Allow yourself a quiet space to reflect and draw nearer to God.\n\nWe hope that this service can be a gift to individuals and to our community alike\, providing a space of calm\, quiet\, and healing for the journey.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/service-of-compassion-and-hope-2025/
LOCATION:Atherton Chapel
CATEGORIES:Church Service,CUC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/12.21.25-Service-of-Compassion-and-Hope.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251224T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251224T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20251020T210553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T040544Z
UID:24376-1766597400-1766601000@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Family Christmas Service
DESCRIPTION:ALL are welcome to our Family Christmas Service that is created especially for families and children! You can sit back and relax and see/hear the Christmas story told OR you can join in as an angel\, shepherd\, animal\, or magi! Come in your costume and be ready to jump in. No rehearsal needed. (To borrow a costume\, come early while supplies are available.) \nService starts at 5:30 PM on Christmas Eve in our Sanctuary and you’ll have the rest of the evening to continue welcoming the Christmas season!  \nView the live stream on YouTube!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/family-christmas-service-2025/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry,Church Service,CUC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Ministry":MAILTO:cayanna-herrera@centralunionchurch.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251224T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20251020T210838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T040347Z
UID:24379-1766606400-1766610000@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - 8 PM
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Christmas with Central Union Church! We’ll have our traditional candlelight service with carols in our Sanctuary at both 8:00 PM (prelude at 7:30) and 10:30 PM (prelude at 10:00) on Christmas Eve! \nView the live stream on YouTube!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/christmas-eve-2025-8pm/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Church Service,CUC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Christmas-Eve-candlelight-service-2023-people-candles-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251224T223000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251224T233000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20251020T211003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T211003Z
UID:24381-1766615400-1766619000@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - 10:30 PM
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Christmas with Central Union Church! We’ll have our traditional candlelight service with carols in our Sanctuary at both 8:00 PM (prelude at 7:30) and 10:30 PM (prelude at 10:00) on Christmas Eve!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/christmas-eve-2025-1030pm/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Church Service,CUC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Christmas-Eve-candlelight-service-2023-people-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251228T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251228T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20250402T060731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T053024Z
UID:23936-1766916000-1766921400@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:10 AM Worship
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one combined worship service in the Parish Hall on the Sunday after Christmas. \nRev. Dr. Will Whitmore\, CUC member and Mid-Pacific Institute Chaplain\, will share the sermon.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/11am-worship-2025-12-28/
LOCATION:Parish Hall
CATEGORIES:Church Service,CUC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/11am-worship-CUC-Christ-beside-us-holding-hands-1-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260111T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20251211T015003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T020221Z
UID:24724-1768125600-1768129200@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Learning Tree: Why Vaccines Are Vital
DESCRIPTION:Attend this informative presentation on the importance of vaccines as vaccine requirements are being changed. Know someone unsure of vaccines? Invite them to address their questions and concerns. \nShould I get vaccinated? Should I believe the protestations by Robert Kennedy Jr.\, Secretary of Health and Human Services? Should I believe the info I see online\, on social media? What’s the real science behind vaccines? Bring your concerns\, questions\, and fears and learn about how vaccines have changed the course of history of infectious diseases and saved hundreds of millions of lives. \nJoe Elm will share his 50 years of medical and scientific experience in The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Laboratory at Leahi Hospital; the Department of Tropical Medicine in the John A. Burns School of Medicine; and the Disease Investigation Branch at the Hawaii State Department of Health. \nThe following testimony is from a concerned mother and grandmother who shares her perspective on the importance of vaccines: \n\nSubacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis — You haven’t heard of this disease\, even though it occurs in developing countries\, because we haven’t had it in the U.S. for over half a century because we have vaccines! \nIt is fatal and has no cure. It has no treatment (except a few to temporarily relieve symptoms). The disease generally occurs in children and adolescents. \nHowever\, it is totally preventable with measles vaccines given in infancy. With recent changes to federal vaccine recommendations for entering school\, we can expect this disease to start appearing in the U.S. in about ten years (in unvaccinated children who are babies right now). \nThe infection usually begins in infancy but doesn’t show symptoms until about age 10. The brain is affected and the child deteriorates over the following few years\, generally dying in their teenage years. \nIf the mandatory measles vaccine is not reinstated now\, we can expect to see Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis appearing in the U.S. in about 2035. \nSuch a preventable tragedy of the most horrific kind.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/learning-tree-2025-01-11/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation,Learning Tree
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Why-Vaccines-Are-Vital-Learning-Tree-1.11.26.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260118T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20260101T051628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T051820Z
UID:24825-1768757400-1768761000@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Service of Healing & Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the third Sunday of the month for this special\, intimate\, and contemplative service in the Iona tradition. Too often in our living we struggle with woundedness – whether of the body\, of the mind\, or of the spirit. \nCome and discover a place of healing for your soul rooted in the traditions of the Scottish island of Iona where Celtic Christianity flourishes. The service will include music from the Taizé community\, prayer\, silence\, and the ritual of the laying on of hands. All are welcome.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/service-of-healing-prayer-jan-2026/
CATEGORIES:Church Service,CUC,Faith Formation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/service-of-healing-and-prayer-rainbow-hands.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260122T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260122T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20260124T035133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T035303Z
UID:24910-1769101200-1769106600@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Church Council meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of the month at 5:00 PM in the Rewick Board Room in the Church Admin Building. These regular monthly meetings are open to all CUC members who wish to attend as an observer. \n\n2025-2026 Council Members\nDavid Yee\, Chair\nBrody McMurtry\, Vice Chair\nColleen Ho‘omana\, Secretary\nBrandon Lin\, Treasurer \n\nClass of 2026:\nCarol Egan\nJane Fyrberg\nMaurina Ludwig \nClass of 2027:\nSam Failla\nPaul Hayes\nVacant \nClass of 2028:\nGrant Itomitsu\nJocelyn Pratt\nNathan Wong \nChair of Diaconate:\nDusty Santos \nContact the Council Chair:\ncouncil-chair@centralunionchurch.org \nContact the Church Council Officers: \ncouncil@centralunionchurch.org
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/church-council-meeting/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:Rewick Board Room
CATEGORIES:CUC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-CUC-church-council-meetings.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260201T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260201T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20260116T003655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T004541Z
UID:24879-1769967000-1769970600@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Jazz Vespers "Love That Transforms"
DESCRIPTION:Experience the transformative power of music and spirit at Jazz Vespers. Jazz Vespers is a contemplative\, creative worship service that blends live jazz\, poetry\, scripture\, and readings from secular sources\, all thoughtfully curated around a theme that speaks to the soul. \nFebruary’s theme is Love That Transforms. More than romantic love\, Christian love calls us to authenticity and action. Explore how love transforms relationships and communities\, with jazz expressing both tenderness and boldness. We’ll highlight love as justice and reconciliation\, weaving in stories of faith and resilience for Black History Month. \nFeaturing local musicians: The Nalu Collective \nRachel Gonzales\, voice \nJim Guss\, guitar \nBailey Matsuda\, piano \nRich Ray\, bass \nScott Shafer\, drums \n  \n📍Location: Atherton Memorial Chapel (at the Central Union Church campus in Honolulu\, on the corner of Punahou and Beretania Streets) \n🚙 Parking available on campus \nFREE\, all are welcome!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/jazz-vespers-february-2026/
LOCATION:Atherton Chapel
CATEGORIES:Church Service,CUC,Faith Formation,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Jazz-Vespers-February-2026.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260206T063000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260206T230000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20260205T042926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T042926Z
UID:24988-1770359400-1770418800@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Youth Parking Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Heading to the Punahou Carnival this weekend? Come park on our campus and support our youth while you’re at it! The Punahou Carnival will be open this Friday and Saturday (February 6 and 7) from 11 AM – 10 PM on both days.  \n Parking will be available in the neighborhood including at Central Union Church (1660 S. Beretania Street) during the following times: Friday\, Feb. 6 |  6:30 AM – 11 PM Saturday\, Feb. 7 |  9:00 AM – 11 PM The cost is $20 per vehicle entrance (cash only). Vehicles should enter via Punahou Street and may stay parked for the entire day\, with in and out privileges which are dependent on the availability of spaces at the time of reentry. Parking spots will not be saved\, drivers must wait in line for the next available spot\, but will not need to pay to reenter. For parking updates\, check our Instagram or Facebook story.  Vehicles may remain parked shortly after the carnival closes\, but please be aware that there will be no parking attendant or security on campus after 10 PM. All funds raised will go toward Central Union Church youth activities\, and give youth an opportunity to give back to the community through donations.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/youth-parking-fundraiser-2026/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Great Lawn\, 1660 S. Beretania Street\, Honolulu\, 96826
CATEGORIES:CUC,Youngish
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CARNIVAL-PARKING-2026.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260207T230000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20260205T042926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T042926Z
UID:24991-1770454800-1770505200@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Youth Parking Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Heading to the Punahou Carnival this weekend? Come park on our campus and support our youth while you’re at it! The Punahou Carnival will be open this Friday and Saturday (February 6 and 7) from 11 AM – 10 PM on both days.  \n Parking will be available in the neighborhood including at Central Union Church (1660 S. Beretania Street) during the following times: Friday\, Feb. 6 |  6:30 AM – 11 PM Saturday\, Feb. 7 |  9:00 AM – 11 PM The cost is $20 per vehicle entrance (cash only). Vehicles should enter via Punahou Street and may stay parked for the entire day\, with in and out privileges which are dependent on the availability of spaces at the time of reentry. Parking spots will not be saved\, drivers must wait in line for the next available spot\, but will not need to pay to reenter. For parking updates\, check our Instagram or Facebook story.  Vehicles may remain parked shortly after the carnival closes\, but please be aware that there will be no parking attendant or security on campus after 10 PM. All funds raised will go toward Central Union Church youth activities\, and give youth an opportunity to give back to the community through donations.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/youth-parking-fundraiser-2026/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Great Lawn\, 1660 S. Beretania Street\, Honolulu\, 96826
CATEGORIES:CUC,Youngish
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CARNIVAL-PARKING-2026.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260211T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20260116T004902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T015847Z
UID:24882-1770829200-1770836400@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Messy Church "LOVE"
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place where faith meets fun and creativity knows no bounds? Join us at the next Messy Church!\nFrom keiki to kūpuna\, Messy Church is a space for everyone to explore God’s love in engaging and hands-on ways. From arts and crafts to story time\, music\, and food\, there’s something for everyone. No matter who you are\, no matter how old you are or where you are on your journey of life and faith\, you’re welcome to come\, share\, and grow with us at Messy Church! \nFebruary’s theme is LOVE. \nDinner will be served so please help us by RSVPing! \nRSVP at bit.ly/messy21126
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/messy-church-february-2026/
LOCATION:Parish Hall
CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry,CUC,Faith Formation,Youngish,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Messy-Church-2.11.26.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260218T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T103557
CREATED:20260205T231255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T005428Z
UID:24994-1771439400-1771443000@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Service
DESCRIPTION:Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent which are the forty days of preparation before Holy Week and Easter. In Scripture\, forty is a sacred number: Noah’s days in the ark\, Israel’s years in the wilderness\, and Jesus’ forty days of testing and grounding before his ministry. \n\n\nLent invites us into our own forty‑day renewal – a “springtime” of the spirit – through prayer\, reflection\, and acts of compassion. The ashes\, often made from burning last year’s Palm Sunday palms\, are an ancient sign of repentance and a reminder of our mortality. They tell the truth: we are dust. And yet\, in God’s hands\, dust is beloved and full of possibility. Receiving ashes tonight is not about shame\, but about grace. It reminds us that God’s love is stronger than sin and death\, and that in Christ\, God stays in communion with us – breathing new life into every place that feels fragile or worn. So we begin Lent with honesty\, hope\, and trust that resurrection is already on its way. \n~ ~ ~ ~ ~ \n\nEvery year\, the congregations of the United Church of Christ joins Christians around the world in marking Ash Wednesday  not as a day of shame\, but as a day of truth-telling and hope. The ashes we receive often come from burning the palms from last year’s Palm Sunday as a beautiful reminder that our celebrations and our failures\, our highs and our lows\, all become part of the journey God uses to shape us. The ashes remind us of something honest: we are human. We are finite. We are dust. And yet we are beloved dust. Formed by God\, held by God\, and invited into transformation.  \n\n\nIn the UCC\, Ash Wednesday isn’t about fear of judgment. It’s about opening our hearts. It’s about naming the places where we’ve fallen short\, both personally and collectively\, and trusting that God’s grace is already at work\, healing and renewing. We enter Lent not to earn God’s love\, but to remember we already have it. The ashes mark the beginning of a journey: a journey toward justice\, compassion\, and deeper alignment with the way of Jesus. On Ash Wednesday\, we wear ashes not as a burden\, but as a blessing. A reminder that God meets us in our humanity and calls us into new life.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/ash-wednesday-2026/
LOCATION:Atherton Chapel
CATEGORIES:CUC,Lent
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