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SUMMARY:Learning Tree: Empathic Listening
DESCRIPTION:“When I Listen\, People Speak and Come Alive: Empathic Listening”\nWhen you ask someone how they are and they say\, “I’ve had a terrible day/week\,” or “Not so good\,” or even\, “Ok\, I guess\,” any response which indicates they are less than wonderful\, do you know what to do to be of most help to them? \nThe most helpful way to respond to others when they are experiencing distress is not by giving advice\, consoling\, questioning\, sympathizing\, (our common notions of “helping”)\, but rather through empathic listening—meeting them where they are! \nEmpathic listening\, which goes counter to what is commonly understood as help\, is a way of being with someone when they are experiencing upset whether it’s about something recent or long lived. The process of empathic listening was discovered 80 years ago by psychologist Carl Rogers and is learnable and doable by virtually everyone! \nIn this forum you’ll learn the process of empathic listening\, making you a better listener and therefore a better friend! \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nAllan Rohlfs has practiced listening as a psychotherapist and taught it widely for five decades\, including for 30 years to seminary students at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. He wrote the book When I Listen People Speak and Come Alive: Empathic Listening\, which will soon be published. \n~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ \nLearning Tree is a forum in which we gather (typically on the second and fourth Sunday each month) to listen\, learn\, and engage with a topic that will help to grow our knowledge and faith. We may hear from our Ministers\, church members\, or speakers from the wider community. These are free learning opportunities open to all. If you have ideas for speakers/topics that might be of interest to our CUC ‘ohana\, you may contact Pastor Rushan (rushan-sinnaduray@centralunionchurch.org). \nThere will be NO Learning Tree on November 10.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/learning-tree-empathic-listening/
LOCATION:Central Union Church\, 1660 South Beretania Street\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96826\, United States
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation,Learning Tree
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241117T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241117T183000
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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/2024-11-17/
LOCATION:Atherton Chapel
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241105T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241105T130000
DTSTAMP:20241101T015928Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T015928Z
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SUMMARY:Election Day Drop-in Prayer Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Election Day Drop-in Prayer Vigil: Tuesday\, November 5\, 11AM – 1PM \nSo many of us are anxious\, worried and frightened in these days as we approach the General Election. That anxiety and worry is driven by so many things. In the midst of that anxiety\, prayer helps. So\, if you find yourself in need of prayer on Election Day\, 11/5\, Atherton Memorial Chapel will be open for you and for our wider community for quiet\, non-partisan prayer for our nation and the world\, for ourselves\, our loved ones and neighbors\, and even our enemies. Please drop in on Election Day at any time between 11 AM and 1 PM for quiet personal prayer. Pastor Rushan will lead a brief prayer service at 12 noon. All are welcome. \nIf you can’t make it in person\, our denomination the United Church of Christ is offering an online Prayer Service & Vigil at the same time. \n \nAll are invited to join UCC General Minister and President Karen Georgia Thompson and other UCC leaders for a nonpartisan Election Day Prayer Vigil and Convening on November 5 from 11 AM to 1 PM Hawai‘i time via Zoom. \n“As this historic campaign season concludes\, our prayer vigil will be an inclusive space to hold and share the complex feelings people carry on election day\,” said Michael Neuroth\, director of the UCC Office of Public Policy and Advocacy in Washington\, D.C. “We will gather as the Church to pray and remind one another that whatever the outcome of this election\, our mission remains unchanged — to build a just world for all.” \nRegister to receive the Zoom link and share your prayers for Election Day.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/election-day-drop-in-prayer-vigil/
LOCATION:Atherton Chapel
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241103T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241103T183000
DTSTAMP:20241015T145251Z
CREATED:20240815T235123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T145251Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Vespers is an ancient Christian tradition of Evening Prayer\, consisting of psalms\, hymns\, chants\, prayers\, and readings from the scriptures. Today\, many different spiritual communities have embraced vespers and will often include contemporary innovations such as congregational singing\, readings from a variety of texts\, poetry\, silent meditation\, or contemplation. \nWith Jazz Vespers\, an ethos of freedom and conscious choice provides a spiritual opportunity to hold improvisation as a metaphor for what it means to live in community. \nJoin us every first Sunday as we bring together amazing musicianship and holy inspiration for a service of prayer\, meditation\, silence\, and music!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/jazz-vespers-2024-11-03/
LOCATION:Atherton Chapel
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241027T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241027T110000
DTSTAMP:20241025T223131Z
CREATED:20241025T213326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T223131Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Tree "Vision 2035 - Discerning Our Calling"
DESCRIPTION:Our stewardship theme this year has been “Imagine Together” and we have begun the exciting work of dreaming and thinking about the future of this vibrant faith community. \nAll are invited to gather in the Women’s Building for a special Learning Tree session facilitated by Pastor Rushan as we continue to “Imagine Together” the ways in which we can strengthen and grow our faith and our mission and ministry as we journey into the future. \nWe are sure that you have many dreams\, hopes and ideas for our church. Come to the Learning Tree and share them. Spend some time praying and discerning what you are willing to share of your time\, your talent and your treasure to make our collective dreams a reality. \nIn preparation for this Learning Tree\, you are invited to reflect on these questions: \n\nWhat is one dream you have for our church for the next five years?\nWhat do you imagine our worship services would look like? What could we do to make them more inclusive\, engaging and meaningful?\nWhat are your dreams for our church’s physical space and facilities?\nWhat do you imagine we could do to help deepen our spiritual growth as a congregation?\nWhat imaginative and creative ideas do you have to help us strengthen and build the community of Central Union Church?
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/learning-tree-2024-10-27/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation,Learning Tree
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241020T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241020T183000
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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 for those who would like. All are welcome. \nNote: We incorrectly advertised this service in the October 16th HCUCC Coconut Wireless as being on November 3\, which is our Jazz Vespers service.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/service-of-healing-prayer-2024-10-20/
LOCATION:Atherton Chapel
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241006T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241006T183000
DTSTAMP:20241002T230241Z
CREATED:20240815T235123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T230241Z
UID:19647-1728235800-1728239400@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Jazz Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Vespers is an ancient Christian tradition of Evening Prayer\, consisting of psalms\, hymns\, chants\, prayers\, and readings from the scriptures. Today\, many different spiritual communities have embraced vespers and will often include contemporary innovations such as congregational singing\, readings from a variety of texts\, poetry\, silent meditation\, or contemplation. \nWith Jazz Vespers\, an ethos of freedom and conscious choice provides a spiritual opportunity to hold improvisation as a metaphor for what it means to live in community. \nJoin us every first Sunday as we bring together amazing musicianship and holy inspiration for a service of prayer\, meditation\, silence\, and music!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/jazz-vespers-2024-10-06/
LOCATION:Atherton Chapel
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240915T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240915T183000
DTSTAMP:20240907T031507Z
CREATED:20240907T025825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T031507Z
UID:20021-1726421400-1726425000@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/2024-09-15/
LOCATION:Atherton Chapel
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240914T083000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240914T163000
DTSTAMP:20240802T212031Z
CREATED:20240802T212031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T212031Z
UID:19268-1726302600-1726331400@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Godly Play Storyteller Training
DESCRIPTION:Godly Play is a method of faith formation for all ages that makes meaning through story\, wonder\, and play\, nurturing spiritual lives by honoring the centrality\, competency\, and capacity of children. Its special curriculum helps all explore the mystery of God’s presence\, learn the language of faith\, and make authentic and creative responses to God’s call in our lives. Godly Play can be used in Sunday School programs and is also powerful in clinical settings such as hospice\, hospitals\, veterans groups\, addiction recovery settings\, and more! \nThe Children’s Ministry of Central Union Church (O‘ahu) will be hosting a Godly Play storyteller training in person on three Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on September 14\, 21\, 28. To complete the training\, one must attend all three sessions. Anyone is eligible for training — no need for previous knowledge\, training\, or experience… an open heart and willingness to learn are the only requirements! Cost per person: $50 ($250 for non-CUC members) includes breakfast\, lunch\, snacks\, and all materials. \nREGISTER ONLINE:\nbit.ly/cucGPsep2024\nQuestions? Contact CUC Director of Children’s Ministries: cayanna-herrera@centralunionchurch.org
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/godly-play-storyteller-training/2024-09-14/
LOCATION:Central Union Church\, 1660 South Beretania Street\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry,Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240905T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240905T120000
DTSTAMP:20240815T224757Z
CREATED:20240815T224757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T224757Z
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SUMMARY:Book Study: "When Bad Things Happen to Good People"
DESCRIPTION:When Rabbi Harold Kushner’s three-year- old son was diagnosed with a degenerative disease that meant the boy would only live until his early teens\, he was faced with one of life’s most difficult questions: “Why\, God?” \nYears later\, Rabbi Kushner wrote this straightforward\, elegant contemplation of the doubts and fears that arise when tragedy strikes. In this book\, Kushner shares his wisdom as a rabbi\, a parent\, a reader\, and a human being. Often imitated but never superseded\, When Bad Things Happen to Good People offers clear thinking and consolation in times of sorrow and challenge. \nJoin us for a 4-session book study of this classic as we reflect on our lives and on the suffering we see in the world around us. There will be two separate class times offered each week. You are welcome to move between sessions as it works for you. \n\nTuesday evenings (6:00 – 7:30 PM)\nThursday mornings (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM) \n\nSIGN UP HERE!\nYou don’t need to have a copy of the book\, but if you’re interested\, some hard copies will be available for purchase!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/book-study-when-bad-things-happen-to-good-people-thursday/2024-09-05/
LOCATION:Rewick Board Room
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240903T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240903T193000
DTSTAMP:20240815T224618Z
CREATED:20240815T224446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T224618Z
UID:19622-1725386400-1725391800@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Book Study "When Bad Things Happen to Good People
DESCRIPTION:When Rabbi Harold Kushner’s three-year- old son was diagnosed with a degenerative disease that meant the boy would only live until his early teens\, he was faced with one of life’s most difficult questions: “Why\, God?” \nYears later\, Rabbi Kushner wrote this straightforward\, elegant contemplation of the doubts and fears that arise when tragedy strikes. In this book\, Kushner shares his wisdom as a rabbi\, a parent\, a reader\, and a human being. Often imitated but never superseded\, When Bad Things Happen to Good People offers clear thinking and consolation in times of sorrow and challenge. \nJoin us for a 4-session book study of this classic as we reflect on our lives and on the suffering we see in the world around us. There will be two separate class times offered each week. You are welcome to move between sessions as it works for you. \n\nTuesday evenings (6:00 – 7:30 PM)\nThursday mornings (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM) \n\nSIGN UP HERE!\nYou don’t need to have a copy of the book\, but if you’re interested\, some hard copies will be available for purchase!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/book-study-when-bad-things-happen-to-good-people-tuesday/2024-09-03/
LOCATION:Rewick Board Room
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240901T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240901T183000
DTSTAMP:20240816T000057Z
CREATED:20240815T235123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T000057Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Vespers is an ancient Christian tradition of Evening Prayer\, consisting of psalms\, hymns\, chants\, prayers\, and readings from the scriptures. Today\, many different spiritual communities have embraced vespers and will often include contemporary innovations such as congregational singing\, readings from a variety of texts\, poetry\, silent meditation\, or contemplation. \nWith Jazz Vespers\, an ethos of freedom and conscious choice provides a spiritual opportunity to hold improvisation as a metaphor for what it means to live in community. \nJoin us every first Sunday as we bring together amazing musicianship and holy inspiration for a service of prayer\, meditation\, silence\, and music!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/jazz-vespers/
LOCATION:Atherton Chapel
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240825T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240825T110000
DTSTAMP:20240802T214150Z
CREATED:20240802T213845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T214150Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Tree: Godly Play - Story of The Good Shepherd
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special time of Godly Play as part of a series of Learning Tree opportunities! \nCome hear this story!\nSunday\, August 25 – The Good Shepherd\nGodly Play is a Montessori-based program designed to teach children sacred stories from scripture\, help them become familiar with the rhythms of liturgy and the liturgical calendar\, and to nurture the inherent spirituality of children. Godly Play is the faith formation program we use with our keiki here at Central Union Church\, but it can be used in a variety of settings with a range of ages! \nGodly Play begins with the core stories of the Bible\, such as creation and the exodus. It then builds on these central narratives by telling more stories from the Hebrew Bible and New Testament throughout the year. Since Godly Play follows its own storyline\, children may hear different parts of the Bible than what their parents hear during the service. However\, Godly Play does mirror the lessons heard by the whole congregation during feast days and special liturgical seasons such as Advent and Easter. \nDuring this Learning Tree session\, our Director of Children’s Ministries\, Cayanna Herrera\, will lead us in a time of Godly Play\, geared toward adults\, that will help you reflect and engage with your faith at a deeper and more personal level. Our worship service on this Sunday will be closely linked to the Godly Play story that will be shared in the Learning Tree. (Cayanna will also share the Godly Play story in our online worship this Sunday.) Please join us and enjoy the opportunity to grow through this story!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/learning-tree-godly-play-2024-08-25/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Learning Tree
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240818T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240818T110000
DTSTAMP:20240802T214754Z
CREATED:20240802T213845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T214754Z
UID:19311-1723975200-1723978800@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Learning Tree: Godly Play - Story of The Great Family
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special time of Godly Play as part of a series of Learning Tree opportunities! \nCome hear these stories!\nSunday\, August 18 – The Great Family\nSunday\, August 25 – The Good Shepherd\nGodly Play is a Montessori-based program designed to teach children sacred stories from scripture\, help them become familiar with the rhythms of liturgy and the liturgical calendar\, and to nurture the inherent spirituality of children. Godly Play is the faith formation program we use with our keiki here at Central Union Church\, but it can be used in a variety of settings with a range of ages! \nGodly Play begins with the core stories of the Bible\, such as creation and the exodus. It then builds on these central narratives by telling more stories from the Hebrew Bible and New Testament throughout the year. Since Godly Play follows its own storyline\, children may hear different parts of the Bible than what their parents hear during the service. However\, Godly Play does mirror the lessons heard by the whole congregation during feast days and special liturgical seasons such as Advent and Easter. \nDuring this Learning Tree session\, our Director of Children’s Ministries\, Cayanna Herrera\, will lead us in a time of Godly Play\, geared toward adults\, that will help you reflect and engage with your faith at a deeper and more personal level. Our worship service on this Sunday will be closely linked to the Godly Play story that will be shared in the Learning Tree. (Cayanna will also share the Godly Play story in our online worship this Sunday.) Please join us and enjoy the opportunity to grow through these story!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/learning-tree-godly-play-2024-08-18/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Learning Tree
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240811T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240811T110000
DTSTAMP:20240802T213845Z
CREATED:20240802T213845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T213845Z
UID:19309-1723370400-1723374000@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Learning Tree: Godly Play - Story of Baptism
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special time of Godly Play as part of a series of Learning Tree opportunities! \nCome hear these stories!\nSunday\, August 11 – Baptism\nSunday\, August 18 – The Great Family\nSunday\, August 25 – The Good Shepherd\nGodly Play is a Montessori-based program designed to teach children sacred stories from scripture\, help them become familiar with the rhythms of liturgy and the liturgical calendar\, and to nurture the inherent spirituality of children. Godly Play is the faith formation program we use with our keiki here at Central Union Church\, but it can be used in a variety of settings with a range of ages! \nGodly Play begins with the core stories of the Bible\, such as creation and the exodus. It then builds on these central narratives by telling more stories from the Hebrew Bible and New Testament throughout the year. Since Godly Play follows its own storyline\, children may hear different parts of the Bible than what their parents hear during the service. However\, Godly Play does mirror the lessons heard by the whole congregation during feast days and special liturgical seasons such as Advent and Easter. \nDuring these Learning Tree sessions\, our Director of Children’s Ministries\, Cayanna Herrera\, will lead us in a time of Godly Play\, geared toward adults\, that will help you reflect and engage with your faith at a deeper and more personal level. Our worship services on these three Sundays will be closely linked to the Godly Play stories that will be shared in the Learning Tree. (Cayanna will also share the Godly Play story in our online worship each Sunday.) Please join us and enjoy the opportunity to grow through these stories!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/learning-tree-godly-play/2024-08-11/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Learning Tree
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240220T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240220T191500
DTSTAMP:20240112T001833Z
CREATED:20240103T215820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T001833Z
UID:17775-1708452000-1708456500@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Study: Gifts of the Dark Wood
DESCRIPTION:Have you failed recently? Do you feel lost\, or like the road ahead is unclear? Are you ever tempted? Do you find any part of your life exhausting? Do you feel out of place among your peers\, or society at large? \nBased on themes explored in Eric Elnes’ book Gifts of the Dark Wood\, our Lenten Study group will explore the proposition that our best help on life’s journey often comes from the most unlikely and misunderstood of places: a place known famously\, or infamously\, as the Dark Wood.\n\n  \nLed by Pastor Rushan Sinnaduray\n\nFive Tuesdays during Lent (Come when you can!)\nFebruary 20\, 27; March 5\, 12\, 19\n6:00 – 7:15 p.m.\n\nRewick Board Room\n  \n\nNote: You do NOT need to have read the book\, but if you would like a copy of the book\, it is available as both an e-book or physical book.\nPlease sign up here: https://bit.ly/cuc2024lent
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/lenten-study/2024-02-20/
LOCATION:Rewick Board Room
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Lent
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240218T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240218T110000
DTSTAMP:20240125T215722Z
CREATED:20240125T215452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T215722Z
UID:17991-1708250400-1708254000@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Bible Study: “What the Bible Says (and Doesn’t Say) about Easter”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a time of Bible study\, learning\, and discussion with our guest teacher\, Rev. Dr. Donald Schmidt\, who is a leading voice in progressive studies of our scriptures! Pastor Donald will invite us to read the texts anew and listen for what our Stillspeaking God is saying to us today. Each study will stand on its own and ALL are welcome\, so come as you are able!\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 4 – “Surprising Stories of New Testament Women”\n\n\nFebruary 18 – “What the Bible Says (and Doesn’t Say) about Easter”\n\n\n\n\nABOUT OUR GUEST TEACHER\n\n\n\nDonald Schmidt recently retired after some 40 years in active parish ministry\, so he could devote himself full-time to his first love: telling the stories of the Bible. In that process – which he tends to fill with humour and a sense of wit – Schmidt is eager to point out to it that often what we think – or have been told – the Bible says is not in fact always the real story. In a series of books (10 so far) written for progressive Christians\, Donald Schmidt invites us to lay aside traditional understandings and read the Bible with fresh eyes and an open heart. Schmidt has served churches in Canada and the US and also served for a time in staff with the Hawai‘i Conference United Church of Christ. He currently lives in Penticton\, British Columbia\, Canada.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/bible-study-february-18-2024/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240215T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240215T123000
DTSTAMP:20240209T233616Z
CREATED:20240209T233528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T233616Z
UID:18103-1707994800-1708000200@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Study: Gifts of the Dark Wood (morning session)
DESCRIPTION:Have you failed recently? Do you feel lost\, or like the road ahead is unclear? Are you ever tempted? Do you find any part of your life exhausting? Do you feel out of place among your peers\, or society at large? \nBased on themes explored in Eric Elnes’ book Gifts of the Dark Wood\, our Lenten Study group will explore the proposition that our best help on life’s journey often comes from the most unlikely and misunderstood of places: a place known famously\, or infamously\, as the Dark Wood.\n  \nLed by Pastor Rushan Sinnaduray\n\nFive Thursdays during Lent (Come when you can!)\nFebruary 15\, 22; March 7\, 14\, 21\n\n11 AM – 12:30 PM\n\nRewick Board Room\n  \n\nNote: You do NOT need to have read the book\, but if you would like a copy of the book\, it is available as both an e-book or physical book.\nPlease sign up here: https://bit.ly/cuc2024lent
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/lenten-study-2024-morning/2024-02-15/
LOCATION:Rewick Board Room
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation,Lent
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240204T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240204T110000
DTSTAMP:20240125T215452Z
CREATED:20240125T215452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T215452Z
UID:17987-1707040800-1707044400@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Bible Study: "Surprising Stories of New Testament Women”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a time of Bible study\, learning\, and discussion with our guest teacher\, Rev. Dr. Donald Schmidt\, who is a leading voice in progressive studies of our scriptures! Pastor Donald will invite us to read the texts anew and listen for what our Stillspeaking God is saying to us today. Each study will stand on its own and ALL are welcome\, so come as you are able!\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 4 – “Surprising Stories of New Testament Women”\n\n\nFebruary 18 – “What the Bible Says (and Doesn’t Say) about Easter”\n\n\n\n\nABOUT OUR GUEST TEACHER\n\n\n\nDonald Schmidt recently retired after some 40 years in active parish ministry\, so he could devote himself full-time to his first love: telling the stories of the Bible. In that process – which he tends to fill with humour and a sense of wit – Schmidt is eager to point out to it that often what we think – or have been told – the Bible says is not in fact always the real story. In a series of books (10 so far) written for progressive Christians\, Donald Schmidt invites us to lay aside traditional understandings and read the Bible with fresh eyes and an open heart. Schmidt has served churches in Canada and the US and also served for a time in staff with the Hawai‘i Conference United Church of Christ. He currently lives in Penticton\, British Columbia\, Canada.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/bible-study-february-4-2024/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Donald-Schmidt-Learning-Tree-bible-study-Feb-4-and-18-2024.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231219T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231219T193000
DTSTAMP:20231123T032348Z
CREATED:20231123T032032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T032348Z
UID:17323-1703008800-1703014200@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Advent Study: A Christmas Carol
DESCRIPTION:The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge\, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past\, Present\, and Future\, is a cherished symbol of Christmas and a wonderful story of redemption and hope – perfect for a study in Advent! We’ll bring together this ageless story with a study of our scriptures. Whether you are feeling the Christmas Spirit this year or are full of “Bah humbugs!” we hope you will join us!\n\nRSVP to Pastor Mary\, mary-herbig@centralunionchurch.org!\n\nYou can watch a version of A Christmas Carol HERE.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/advent-study-2023-12-19/
LOCATION:Rewick Board Room
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Mary Herbig":MAILTO:mary-herbig@centralunionchurch.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231212T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231212T193000
DTSTAMP:20231123T032325Z
CREATED:20231123T032032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T032325Z
UID:17322-1702404000-1702409400@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Advent Study: A Christmas Carol
DESCRIPTION:The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge\, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past\, Present\, and Future\, is a cherished symbol of Christmas and a wonderful story of redemption and hope – perfect for a study in Advent! We’ll bring together this ageless story with a study of our scriptures. Whether you are feeling the Christmas Spirit this year or are full of “Bah humbugs!” we hope you will join us!\n\nRSVP to Pastor Mary\, mary-herbig@centralunionchurch.org!\n\nYou can watch a version of A Christmas Carol HERE.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/advent-study-2023-12-12/
LOCATION:Rewick Board Room
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/A-Christmas-Carol-Advent-Study-2023-time-change.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Mary Herbig":MAILTO:mary-herbig@centralunionchurch.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231205T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231205T193000
DTSTAMP:20231123T032421Z
CREATED:20231123T032032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T032421Z
UID:17321-1701799200-1701804600@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Advent Study: A Christmas Carol
DESCRIPTION:The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge\, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past\, Present\, and Future\, is a cherished symbol of Christmas and a wonderful story of redemption and hope – perfect for a study in Advent! We’ll bring together this ageless story with a study of our scriptures. Whether you are feeling the Christmas Spirit this year or are full of “Bah humbugs!” we hope you will join us!\n\nRSVP to Pastor Mary\, mary-herbig@centralunionchurch.org!\n\nYou can watch a version of A Christmas Carol HERE.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/advent-study-2023-12-05/
LOCATION:Rewick Board Room
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/A-Christmas-Carol-Advent-Study-2023-time-change.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Mary Herbig":MAILTO:mary-herbig@centralunionchurch.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231128T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231128T193000
DTSTAMP:20231123T032509Z
CREATED:20231123T032032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T032509Z
UID:17314-1701194400-1701199800@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Advent Study: A Christmas Carol
DESCRIPTION:The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge\, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past\, Present\, and Future\, is a cherished symbol of Christmas and a wonderful story of redemption and hope – perfect for a study in Advent! We’ll bring together this ageless story with a study of our scriptures. Whether you are feeling the Christmas Spirit this year or are full of “Bah humbugs!” we hope you will join us!\n\nRSVP to Pastor Mary\, mary-herbig@centralunionchurch.org!\n\nYou can watch a version of A Christmas Carol HERE.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/advent-study-2023-11-28/
LOCATION:Rewick Board Room
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/A-Christmas-Carol-Advent-Study-2023-time-change.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Mary Herbig":MAILTO:mary-herbig@centralunionchurch.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231112T110000
DTSTAMP:20231026T234632Z
CREATED:20231020T003151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T234632Z
UID:17103-1699783200-1699786800@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Learning Tree: “The Work of Unity and Justice" - Rev. Mark Pettis\, UCC Wider Church Ministries
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, “The Work of Unity and Justice\,” Rev. Mark Pettis will share how the ecumenical and interfaith ministries of the UCC balance the efforts we undertake in the pursuit Christian Unity\, while also staying true to our prophetic call as a denomination to witness for and work for “A Just World for All.” \nThe Reverend Mark Pettis serves as the Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Minister for the United Church of Christ. In this role he is responsible for guiding and coordinating the ecumenical and interfaith relations of the national setting of the denomination. Among other ecumenical and interfaith commitments\, he serves on the Executive Council for Religions for Peace USA\, on the Coordinating Committee for Churches United in Christ (CUIC)\, as a co-convener for the National Council of Churches-National Council of Synagogues Jewish-Christian Dialogue\, as a member of the National Council of Churches Interreligious Convening Table\, and on the Advisory Board for the Shoulder-to-Shoulder Campaign. He also serves a s member of the Joint Working Group between the World Council of Churches and the Roman Catholic Church. Prior to serving in the National Setting of the United Church of Christ\, Rev. Pettis served as the Senior Minister of the Manhattan Beach Community Church (United Church of Christ). \nLearning Tree is a program of our church to keep members informed and engaged in the community and the world so we may better support initiatives that improve things for our neighbors and future generations. The goal of Learning Tree is to plant a seed\, trusting that it will bear fruit somehow\, sometime\, somewhere.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/learning-tree-the-work-of-unity-and-justice/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:Faith Formation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Work-of-Unity-and-Justice-11.12.23-Mark-Pettis.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20230808T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20230808T190000
DTSTAMP:20230803T015221Z
CREATED:20230727T210222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T015221Z
UID:16485-1691517600-1691521200@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Faith Formation Class - "Imagining Our Future: Dreaming and Praying for the Future of Central Union Church"
DESCRIPTION:Four Tuesdays (August 8\, 15\, 22\, 29) from 6 to 7 PM on the Honolulu campus. Location TBA.\nJoin us for our four-week class where we will dream together about the future of Central Union. In Pastor Rushanʻs first sermon at CUC\, he invited us to reflect on our visions for our church\, our greater community\, as well as our fears. \nMembers of all ages are invited to dream and pray together for the future of our church. We will engage scripture\, multiple prayer practices\, and collective imagination to prepare for the arrival of Rev. Rushan and the future of our church. \nPlease let us know if you will join us by emailing Cassie at cassie-chee@centralunionchurch.org. \n 
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/faith-formation-class-imagining-our-future-dreaming-and-praying-for-the-future-of-central-union-church/2023-08-08/
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation
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