Central Union Church

Dazzle 2023
2023-04-28 17:30 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Central Union Church, 1660 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI, 96826, United States
“Dazzle” is Central Union Church Preschool’s annual fundraiser. Enjoy a lovely evening of food, music and camaraderie while supporting CUPS!
For more information and tickets, click HERE.

Godly Play Sunday School
2023-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Honolulu Campus, 1660 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI, 96826, United States
Available for children in kindergarten through grade 5 during the 9 AM & 11 AM worship services.
Note: There are two separate sessions (9AM-10AM & 11AM-12PM) on Sundays during the later two worship services. There is NO programming between services.
APRIL 23 LESSON: Knowing Jesus in a New Way 2 – Known in the Breaking of Bread
Our Sunday School incorporates Godly Play which is a method of faith formation, influenced by the Montessori system of education, that focuses on growing faith through experiential learning. Its mission is: “Making meaning through story, wonder, and play. Nurturing spiritual lives by honoring the centrality, competency, and capacity of children.” Learn more: godlyplayfoundation.org
Check out the mural in our children’s spaces!
New to Sunday School?

What to expect:
Upon arriving for worship, parents/guardians must check in their children at their place of worship using KidCheck. (Please create an account for check-in!) Families will worship together until after the Time with Keiki or opening praise songs, then children will be dismissed from the worship service to attend Sunday School, accompanied by our Children’s Ministry workers. When class is over, parents/guardians may pick up their children from the Sunday School classroom.

If you have any questions about Sunday School, contact our Director of Children’s Ministry, Cayanna Herrera: cayanna-herrera@centralunionchurch.org.

CUC Youth Walk for Water
2023-04-23 08:00 - 11:00 | Off campus
Join CUC Youth in the Walk for Water
The CUC youth will participate in the Walk for Water on Sunday, April 23, 8 AM at Ala Moana Regional Park and Magic Island to join the community in supporting the protection of wai (water) which our lives and future generations depend on! Come walk with the CUC youth!
Register by Sunday, April 2, to get an event shirt.
For more information and registration, visit:
redhillwalkforwater.com
If you can’t walk but would like to support the cause or sponsor CUC youth walkers, contact our Youth Director melissa-thach@centralunionchurch.org.

Youth Volunteering Activity
2023-04-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Off campus
Youth will join the community work day at Hoʻōla Hou iā Kalauao (near Pearl Ridge Mall) from 9 AM – 12 PM.

Wear clothes you can get muddy and bring a change of clothes for the ride home. Sunscreen ONLY on faces & arms – NO legs! Bring a refillable water bottle. There are no bathrooms on site.

Need a ride?
Meet Kristen at 8 AM at the church
Melissa can pick up anyone coming from Windward at 8 AM

Contact Youth Director, Melissa Thach: melissa-thach@centralunionchurch.org

11AM Easter Worship Service
2023-04-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Parish Hall
Join us to celebrate the risen Christ! Alleluia!
Easter Sunday is the glorious celebration of Jesus Christ’s triumph over the grave. His victory over death points ahead to a future resurrection for all of creation!
Join us for a casual and contemporary worship service with music by our Praise Band.
Before the service, there will be an Easter Egg hunt for keiki at 10AM!

‘Ohana Easter Egg Hunt
2023-04-09 10:00 - 10:30 | Central Union Church, 1660 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI, 96826, United States
Families are invited to our special ‘Ohana Easter Egg Hunt on Easter morning!
It’s BYOB—bring your own basket! Keiki will be invited to collect plastic eggs. The eggs will be empty (just like the tomb on Easter morning!) and keiki must turn in their eggs to receive a treat. Each egg will correspond with a small monetary amount and monies will then be donated toward a service project in the community. More info to come!
There is NO cost to participate!

9AM Easter Worship Service
2023-04-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Sanctuary
Join us to celebrate the risen Christ! Alleluia!

Following the service, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt for keiki!
Easter Sunday is the glorious celebration of Jesus Christ’s triumph over the grave. His victory over death points ahead to a future resurrection for all of creation!

7AM Easter Worship Service
2023-04-09 07:00 - 08:00 | Atherton Chapel
Join us to celebrate the risen Christ! Alleluia!

Easter Sunday is the glorious celebration of Jesus Christ’s triumph over the grave. His victory over death points ahead to a future resurrection for all of creation!

Good Friday Service
2023-04-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary
On Good Friday, we remember the crucifixion and death of Jesus, recalling the final moments of Jesus’ life. In this simple evening service with song and scripture, a cross will move through the sanctuary as we are invited to consider our own faith journey and the places we have fractures in our communion with God the Creator, Son, and Holy Spirit.
For those who can’t attend in person, we invite you into a similar time of meditation and prayer through the online service below.
It is only by acknowledging and moving through the brokenness, struggle, separation confronting each of us in this Holy Week—and in our own lives and world—that we experience the power of Easter and resurrection.
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Maundy Thursday Meal & Discussion
2023-04-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Parish Hall
“Maundy” comes from the Latin word for mandate or command and refers to Jesus’ commandment to the disciples to “Love one another as I have loved you.” Join us on Maundy Thursday for a simple community meal and discussion as we remember the Last Supper and the greatest commandment.

(RSVPs were required for dinner)

Note: The location has been changed from the Women’s Building and Lanai to the Parish Hall to accommodate the number of attendees.

Diaconate Meeting
2023-04-01 08:00 - 09:00 | Zoom
The Diaconate meets on the first Saturday of each month from 8-9 AM on Zoom.
Members of our Diaconate support our pastoral staff with communion, baptisms, memorial services, and through the White Lei ministry.
Ministry Chair: Martha Balkin
Staff Support: Rev. Mary Herbig

Lenten Series: Taste and See
2023-03-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Women’s Building
Taste and See: Cultivating Attentiveness with Our Senses
Lent is a season of reflection, repentance, and preparation as we prepare for the new life celebrated on Easter Sunday. In our busy culture, the Lenten season is a gift. It offers us a time to slow down, breathe deep, and focus on our spiritual practices – those habits that draw us nearer to God and help us to sense the Spirit’s movement in our lives. After three years of pandemic in our world and much transition in our church, we can all benefit from intentional time to “practice the presence of God,” to borrow a phrase from Brother Lawrence.
Join us during the midweek from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Women’s Building! We will share a simple meal with discussion led by Pastor Mary and Pastor Dave, and we’ll learn tangible exercises to help us cultivate attentiveness to God. All are welcome! Each week’s gathering stands alone, so come whenever you are able.
Fifth Wednesday
THEME: Present to God through Sight, Vision
TEXT: Psalm 130, Psalm 119:18 “Open my eyes, so that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

Lenten Series: Taste and See
2023-03-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Women’s Building
Taste and See: Cultivating Attentiveness with Our Senses
Lent is a season of reflection, repentance, and preparation as we prepare for the new life celebrated on Easter Sunday. In our busy culture, the Lenten season is a gift. It offers us a time to slow down, breathe deep, and focus on our spiritual practices – those habits that draw us nearer to God and help us to sense the Spirit’s movement in our lives. After three years of pandemic in our world and much transition in our church, we can all benefit from intentional time to “practice the presence of God,” to borrow a phrase from Brother Lawrence.
Join us during the midweek from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Women’s Building! We will share a simple meal with discussion led by Pastor Mary and Pastor Dave, and we’ll learn tangible exercises to help us cultivate attentiveness to God. All are welcome! Each week’s gathering stands alone, so come whenever you are able.
Fourth Wednesday
THEME: Present to God through Smell
TEXT: Psalm 23, Psalm 115:1-8 “…noses, but do not smell.”

Organ Concert featuring Caroline Robinson
2023-03-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Sanctuary
Presented by the American Guild of Organists Hawaii Chapter
Dr. Caroline Robinson has been featured in recital across the United States and in Europe. Her playing has been broadcast on American Public Media’s “Pipedreams” and she has performed regularly at organist conventions. She is a laureate of the 2018 National Young Artists Competition in Organ Performance and holds First Prize from the Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival (2008) and the West Chester University Organ Competition (2010). Caroline is Organist and Associate Choirmaster at the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, and an active continuo player with early music ensembles. She will play a wonderfully varied program, including works by American and women composers.
Suggested donation $25
Donations of any amount are welcome

Buildings and Grounds Ministry Meeting
2023-03-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
The Buildings and Grounds Ministry meets on the third Thursday of every month at 5 PM via Zoom.
The Buildings and Grounds Ministry  extends love’s REACH by:

Ensuring the beautiful buildings and grounds are safe & maintained for all who visit our campuses
Supporting church ministries and programs that use the facilities while being mindful of financial stewardship

Ministry Chair: Sam Failla
Staff Support: Cory Taylor, Jon Fujita

Lenten Series: Taste and See
2023-03-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Women’s Building
Taste and See: Cultivating Attentiveness with Our Senses
Lent is a season of reflection, repentance, and preparation as we prepare for the new life celebrated on Easter Sunday. In our busy culture, the Lenten season is a gift. It offers us a time to slow down, breathe deep, and focus on our spiritual practices – those habits that draw us nearer to God and help us to sense the Spirit’s movement in our lives. After three years of pandemic in our world and much transition in our church, we can all benefit from intentional time to “practice the presence of God,” to borrow a phrase from Brother Lawrence.
Join us during the midweek from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Women’s Building! We will share a simple meal with discussion led by Pastor Mary and Pastor Dave, and we’ll learn tangible exercises to help us cultivate attentiveness to God. All are welcome! Each week’s gathering stands alone, so come whenever you are able.
Third Wednesday
THEME: Present to God through Hearing
TEXT: Psalm 95, Psalm 29:4 “The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.”

Hawai‘i Handbell Farewell Concert
2023-03-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary
UH Community Colleges and Hakuoh University present:
Hawai‘i Handbell Farewell Concert
Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the internationally-recognized Hakuoh University Handbell Choir will be on O‘ahu from March 8-12, 2023, for its 29th Goodwill Tour of Hawai‘i, offering free public concerts. Led by acclaimed Director Hirotaka Arai, who founded the choir in 1988, the 15 student handbell ringers will perform its “farewell” free public concert at Central Union Church on Thursday, March 9, at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Enjoy their beautiful music as they perform a range of songs from classical to contemporary Broadway tunes to Hawai‘i Aloha.
Admission is FREE!
As Director Arai plans to retire from his long and illustrious career, 2023 will be the final handbell choir concert in Hawai‘i. The annual Handbell Choir Concert, co-sponsored by Hakuoh University and the University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges [UHCC], is one of the many cooperative activities undertaken by these institutions. These free concerts for the community and children have been held annually since 1990. The concerts were paused for three years from 2020-2022 due to COVID-19. UHCC began coordinating the concerts in 2007 to the present at Windward Community College’s Paliku Theatre and at Leeward Community College’s Leeward Theatre. During this period, concerts were also held at Central Union Church as a community service.
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Lenten Series: Taste and See
2023-03-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Women’s Building
Taste and See: Cultivating Attentiveness with Our Senses
Lent is a season of reflection, repentance, and preparation as we prepare for the new life celebrated on Easter Sunday. In our busy culture, the Lenten season is a gift. It offers us a time to slow down, breathe deep, and focus on our spiritual practices – those habits that draw us nearer to God and help us to sense the Spirit’s movement in our lives. After three years of pandemic in our world and much transition in our church, we can all benefit from intentional time to “practice the presence of God,” to borrow a phrase from Brother Lawrence.
Join us during the midweek from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Women’s Building! We will share a simple meal with discussion led by Pastor Mary and Pastor Dave, and we’ll learn tangible exercises to help us cultivate attentiveness to God. All are welcome! Each week’s gathering stands alone, so come whenever you are able.
Second Wednesday
THEME: Present to God through Taste
TEXT: Psalm 121, Psalm 34:8 “O taste and see that the Lord is good…”

Special Meeting of Members
2023-03-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Parish Hall
The Chair of the Church Council has called for a Special Meeting of the members of Central Union Church to be held on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Parish Hall (and Zoom) for the purpose of considering and voting upon a Motion which could affect the Honolulu Campus and Windward Campus.
If you are unable to attend in person, you may participate by Zoom.
Notice of the meeting was announced at the January 29th Budget Meeting and Vision Team Presentation, emailed to members on February 13, 2023,
Contact the Church office if you need assistance to participate—
Phone: 808-440-3014
Email: kristen-young@centralunionchurch.org
CONTACT
Church Council: council-chair@centralunionchurch.org
Vision Team: vision@centralunionchurch.org

Lenten Series: Taste and See
2023-03-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Women’s Building
Taste and See: Cultivating Attentiveness with Our Senses
Lent is a season of reflection, repentance, and preparation as we prepare for the new life celebrated on Easter Sunday. In our busy culture, the Lenten season is a gift. It offers us a time to slow down, breathe deep, and focus on our spiritual practices – those habits that draw us nearer to God and help us to sense the Spirit’s movement in our lives. After three years of pandemic in our world and much transition in our church, we can all benefit from intentional time to “practice the presence of God,” to borrow a phrase from Brother Lawrence.
Join us during the midweek from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Women’s Building! We will share a simple meal with discussion led by Pastor Mary and Pastor Dave, and we’ll learn tangible exercises to help us cultivate attentiveness to God. All are welcome! Each week’s gathering stands alone, so come whenever you are able.
First Wednesday
THEME: Present to God through Touch, Tactile, Feel
TEXT: Psalm 32, Psalm 104:32 “God touches the mountains and they smoke…”

New Member Class
2023-02-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Rewick Board Room
Interested in joining our church ‘ohana?
Join Pastor Mary on Monday, February 27 at 6 PM to learn more about church membership! We will gather in the Rewick Board Room (in the Admin Building) to get to know others who are new to Central Union, learn about Central Union’s history and ministries, and find ways you can get involved! Snacks will be provided.
Please RSVP to natasha-dator@centralunionchurch.org by 12 PM on Friday, February 24.

Vision Team Info Session
2023-02-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Women’s Building
In advance of the congregational vote that will take place on March 5, 2023, the Vision Team will hold informational sessions for church members on different days and times through the month of February to solicit feedback from the entire congregation. Please attend. Your voice matters. This is your stewardship in action. Please bring your questions, thoughts, and ideas. And please pray for discernment and unity as we move forward into these discussions as a congregation.

Reflection & Prayer
2023-02-26 07:00 - 12:00
In advance of the congregational vote that will take place on March 5, 2023, the Vision Team is holding informational sessions for church members on different days and times through the month of February to solicit feedback from the entire congregation. At the end of these sessions and before the vote, we come together, from wherever we are, in reflection and prayer for discernment and unity as we move forward as a congregation.
Reflect on the following:
What is your prayer for our church as we look to the future?
When you think of the Vision Team proposal, what fears surface that you need to give to God? What are you excited about?
Share your prayers here: bit.ly/prayCUC (click the link!)

Ash Wednesday Service
2023-02-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Atherton Chapel
Ash Wednesday marks the onset of Lent, the 40-day period of reflection, repentance, and preparation leading up to the celebration of Easter and resurrection.
On Ash Wednesday, also known as the ‘Day of Ashes’, the church invites all to have their foreheads marked with ashes in the shape of a cross as a sign of humility and mortality; and as a sign of sorrow and remorse for the pain we’ve experienced and the harm we’ve caused. We remember that we are dust, and to dust we will return (Genesis 3:19).
In our busy culture, the Lenten season is a gift. It offers us a time to slow down, breathe deep, and focus on our spiritual practices – those habits that draw us nearer to God and help us to sense the Spirit’s movement in our lives.
Join us for a simple evening service including music, meditation, and imposition of ashes, as we begin the season of Lent.

Vision Team Info Session
2023-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Windward Campus, 38 Kaneohe Bay Dr, Kailua, HI, 96734

Vision Team Info Session
2023-02-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
In advance of the congregational vote that will take place on March 5, 2023, the Vision Team will hold informational sessions for church members on different days and times through the month of February to solicit feedback from the entire congregation. Please attend. Your voice matters. This is your stewardship in action. Please bring your questions, thoughts, and ideas. And please pray for discernment and unity as we move forward into these discussions as a congregation.
Click the following link to join the meeting by Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82328520855?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 823 2852 0855
Passcode: cuc

To call in to the meeting with a regular phone, dial 1-669-444-9171. When prompted, enter Meeting ID: 823 2852 0855 followed by # (pound). When prompted for the password, enter 441280 followed by # (pound). Once in the meeting, you can press *6 to unmute/mute yourself when you wish to talk/just listen.

Punahou Carnival Parking - Youth Fundraiser
2023-02-03 10:00 - 22:00 | Great Lawn, 1660 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, 96826
Need a place to park while attending the Punahou Carnival? Come to Central Union Church at the corner of Punahou and Beretania. It’s a straight walk up to the Punahou Carnival entrance.
$10 to park one time, all day
Friday 2/3: 9 AM – 9 PM
Saturday 2/4: 10 AM – 10 PM
Please enter via Punahou Street.
Check our Facebook page for updates (i.e. lot open, lot full)
Park while supporting the Central Union Church youth!
Monies raised will benefit our youth program and help to fund a youth retreat and service project in the summer. Youth and families who are interested in getting involved may contact our Youth Director, Melissa Thach (melissa-thach@centralunionchurch.org). Volunteers are needed!

Vision Team Info Session
2023-02-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Parish Hall
