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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250227T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250227T110000
DTSTAMP:20250206T230223Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Club
DESCRIPTION:In an effort to improve the look of our campus\, we will be starting to do regular landscaping around the Sanctuary.  This work will be done mainly by volunteers and staff.  If you would like to help keep our campus looking beautiful\, please consider joining us! \nOur first meeting will be February 27\, 2025. We plan to meet every Thursday from 9-11 AM. Meet at the steps of the Sanctuary. We have some gardening tools to use\, but feel free to bring your own. No need to RSVP\, just show up that day. For now\, we will be calling this the “Garden Club”. \nIf you have any questions\, feel free to contact Troy – troy-tomita@centralunionchurch.org.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/garden-club-1/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:CUC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250223T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250223T100000
DTSTAMP:20250509T210911Z
CREATED:20250116T041053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T210911Z
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SUMMARY:9 AM Traditional Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Worship with us in our Sanctuary! \nCan’t make it in person? View the live stream on YouTube!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/9am-worship/2025-02-23/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Church Service
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250216T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250216T100000
DTSTAMP:20250509T210910Z
CREATED:20250116T041053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T210910Z
UID:21426-1739696400-1739700000@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:9 AM Traditional Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Worship with us in our Sanctuary! \nCan’t make it in person? View the live stream on YouTube!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/9am-worship/2025-02-16/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Church Service
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250209T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250209T100000
DTSTAMP:20250509T210910Z
CREATED:20250116T041053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T210910Z
UID:21425-1739091600-1739095200@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:9 AM Traditional Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Worship with us in our Sanctuary! \nCan’t make it in person? View the live stream on YouTube!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/9am-worship/2025-02-09/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Church Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Easter-2022-CUC-sanctuary-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250202T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250202T100000
DTSTAMP:20250509T210909Z
CREATED:20250116T041053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T210909Z
UID:21424-1738486800-1738490400@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:9 AM Traditional Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Worship with us in our Sanctuary! \nCan’t make it in person? View the live stream on YouTube!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/9am-worship/2025-02-02/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Church Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Easter-2022-CUC-sanctuary-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250126T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250126T100000
DTSTAMP:20250509T210909Z
CREATED:20250116T041053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T210909Z
UID:21423-1737882000-1737885600@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:9 AM Traditional Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Worship with us in our Sanctuary! \nCan’t make it in person? View the live stream on YouTube!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/9am-worship/2025-01-26/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Church Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Easter-2022-CUC-sanctuary-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250119T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250119T100000
DTSTAMP:20250509T210908Z
CREATED:20250116T041053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T210908Z
UID:21419-1737277200-1737280800@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:9 AM Traditional Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Worship with us in our Sanctuary! \nCan’t make it in person? View the live stream on YouTube!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/9am-worship/2025-01-19/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Church Service
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Easter-2022-CUC-sanctuary-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241225T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241225T110000
DTSTAMP:20241203T021917Z
CREATED:20241203T021917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T021917Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Day Service
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Christ’s birth on Christmas morning with a simple service of lessons and carols in the Sanctuary! \nWe will have just ONE worship service on Christmas Day.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/christmas-day-2024/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Church Service,CUC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241224T223000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241224T233000
DTSTAMP:20241203T010757Z
CREATED:20241203T002902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T010757Z
UID:21113-1735079400-1735083000@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).
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/christmas-eve-2024-1030pm/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Church Service,CUC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241224T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241224T210000
DTSTAMP:20241224T134909Z
CREATED:20241203T002053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241224T134909Z
UID:21105-1735070400-1735074000@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).
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/christmas-eve-2024-8pm/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Church Service,CUC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Christmas-Eve-candlelight-service-2023-people-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241224T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241224T183000
DTSTAMP:20241224T191706Z
CREATED:20241203T001154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241224T191706Z
UID:21102-1735061400-1735065000@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Family Christmas Service
DESCRIPTION:ALL are welcome to our Family Christmas Service that is created especially for families and children! Come celebrate Christ’s birth with us on Christmas Eve! \nThis year our Christmas Eve Family Service is interactive in a new way! If you\, your child\, or your entire family would like to participate in a new way\, we invite you to arrive for our Family Service dressed as a shepherd\, angel\, or magi and join our living nativity on the chancel when it is your turn to make your way forward. If you do not have access to a costume or prefer not to create one\, there are a limited number of costumes available in a variety of sizes. If you prefer not to dress in costume\, but are moved to join the living nativity during the service\, please do so! \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/family-christmas-service-2024/
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:20241208T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20241208T210000
DTSTAMP:20241208T224438Z
CREATED:20241109T014053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T224438Z
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SUMMARY:75th Presentation of Messiah
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our 75th presentation of Messiah!\nVIEW PROGRAM\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 75th anniversary performance of Handel’s Messiah on Sunday\, December 8\, 2024\, 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 her excitement\, “The Messiah is more than just a concert; it’s a celebration of our faith and community. This 75th anniversary performance is a testament to our enduring commitment to bringing beautiful music to life.”\n\nRev. Rushan Sinnaduray\, Senior Minister at Central Union Church\, adds\, “We warmly invite everyone to join us for this special event. 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:\nNatalie Mitchell\, soprano\nA. Ezinne Dawson\, mezzo soprano\nKeith Wallace\, tenor\nDr. Christopher R. Kelsey\, bass\nThe Hawai‘i Nui Chorale\nChamber Singers of the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa\nMembers of the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra\nDr. Alec Schumacker\, conductor \nThe Hawai‘i Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association proudly supports and celebrates Central Union Church’s 75th 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\, this year’s Messiah conductor\, had the opportunity to share about this year’s Messiah presentation on KITV Island Life:
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/messiah-2024/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:CUC,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music Ministry":MAILTO:margaret-lloyd@centralunionchurch.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240915T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240915T100000
DTSTAMP:20240906T223623Z
CREATED:20240906T223623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T223623Z
UID:20018-1726390800-1726394400@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Aloha Sunday with the Royal Court
DESCRIPTION:Central Union Church has a long tradition of hosting the Royal Court\, representatives of Hawai‘i’s past\, at the 9 AM Sunday service\, during Aloha Week in Hawai‘i. For the community at large (and the Hawaiian community in particular)\, it is a statement that Central Union is highly supportive of the people and culture of Hawai‘i and is a reminder and acknowledgement of the important role of the culture in shaping the heritage of these islands. \nThe theme for this year’s Aloha Festivals is ʻAʻa I Ka Hula\, which can be interpreted as “Dare to Dance.” The theme is a phrase taken from the saying\, “ʻAʻa i ka hula\, waiho ka hilahila ma ka hale” – “When one wants to dance the hula\, bashfulness should be left at home.” ʻAʻa also means to be brave\, to dare\, and to challenge. Hula was viewed as a pagan ritual by missionaries\, driven underground due to prohibition\, and nearly lost as a vital cultural artform\, these meanings are a striking reminder. They remind us of the fragility of our artforms\, and that vigilance and care are required to ensure their inheritance throughout the generations. \nThis year\, we celebrate the brave\, the daring\, the challenge seekers. In 2024\, let us celebrate our kumu hula\, our hula teachers and hula masters. By their tutelage our hands and feet tell the beautiful stories of this land and its people. \nWe will celebrate Aloha Sunday in all of our worship services this day (7 AM\, 9 AM\, 11 AM\, online) but the Royal Court will only be present at the 9 AM service.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/aloha-sunday-2024/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:CUC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Aloha-Sunday-2024.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240513T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240513T120000
DTSTAMP:20240514T031708Z
CREATED:20240514T031708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T031708Z
UID:18694-1715594400-1715601600@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Pentecost Sunday & Celebration of 100 Years Worshiping in the Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 19\, 2024\, Pentecost Sunday\, we will launch a year of celebrations as we mark 100 years since our Sanctuary was first used for worship. \nWe will join together in just one in-person worship service in the Sanctuary as we celebrate and give thanks for the past\, praise God for our present\, and dream dreams for a vibrant future ahead as the people of God in this time and place. (We’ll also have our usual 10 AM online service.) \nWear your best Sunday-red outfit for Pentecost! \nFollowing the service\, we’ll have a Pentecost Potluck! Plan to stay for food and fellowship.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/pentecost-sunday-2024/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:CUC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pentecost-sunday-2024.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240513T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240513T103000
DTSTAMP:20240514T230729Z
CREATED:20240514T230729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T230729Z
UID:18697-1715592600-1715596200@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Historical Tour
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to come for this historical tour on May 16 at 9:30 AM.\n\nThese historical tours are usually offered every month\, but this month is extra special because May 2024 marks 100 years of worshiping in the Sanctuary!\n\nHear our church’s history from 1833 to the present\, learn about the symbolism of the Sanctuary’s architecture\, and more!\n\nThe tour will start on the Sanctuary steps and last about 45 minutes.\n\nIf you’d like to join\, please RSVP to cuc@centralunionchurch.org.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/historical-tour/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:CUC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/historical-tour-May-16-2024.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240414T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240414T190000
DTSTAMP:20240409T234656Z
CREATED:20240218T171334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T234656Z
UID:18183-1713110400-1713121200@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Service of Installation for Pastor Rushan
DESCRIPTION:The O‘ahu Association of the United Church of Christ will hold a Service of Installation for The Rev. A. Rushan Sinnaduray as Senior Minister of Central Union Church! Pastor Rushan has been working in this position since September 2023 and we are excited to celebrate his official installation to this ministry. All are welcome! \nSharing the message at the service will be guest preacher John Pavlovitz. \nWe will celebrate with a casual reception in the Parish Hall following the service. Come and go as you please! \nWe appreciate your RSVP for the reception by April 7. RSVP online or call the Church Office at 808-440-3004.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/service-of-installation-for-pastor-rushan/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:CUC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Rushan-Sinnaduray-installation-service-flyer-for-CUC.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240329T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240329T200000
DTSTAMP:20240322T224725Z
CREATED:20240113T025846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T224725Z
UID:17884-1711738800-1711742400@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Good Friday Service
DESCRIPTION:On Good Friday\, we remember the crucifixion of Jesus. 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 can experience the power of Easter and resurrection.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/good-friday-2024/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:CUC,Lent
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240317T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240317T173000
DTSTAMP:20240308T042032Z
CREATED:20240308T042032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T042032Z
UID:18266-1710691200-1710696600@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Nā Wai Chamber Choir Concert "Stabat Mater"
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/na-wai-concert-stabat-mater/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:CUC,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240303T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20240303T153000
DTSTAMP:20240302T020726Z
CREATED:20240216T002726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T020726Z
UID:18140-1709474400-1709479800@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:19th Annual AGO Organ Recital: James Kealey
DESCRIPTION:The 19th Annual AGO Organ Recital will be held in the CUC Sanctuary on Sunday\, March 3\, at 2 PM\, featuring James Kealey\, organist. He serves as Associate Director of Music & Organist at Third Presbyterian Church in Rochester\, NY and is a candidate for the Doctor of Music Arts degree at Eastman. \nAdmission is free. Donations are welcome. \nView program \n \nJAMES KEALEY\nBiography\nWinner of the First Prize and Audience Prize at the 2022 American Guild of Organists’ National Young Artists Competition in Organ performance (NYACOP)\, James Kealey is a young artist of great distinction who has appeared in recital in England\, the U.S.A.\, and in Europe. \nPrevious highlight engagements include recitals at Westminster Abbey UK; Methuen Memorial Music Hall\, MA; St John the Divine\, NYC\, the Spreckels Organ Pavilion\, and recitals for many AGO chapters around the country. Performances this season include stops in Dubuque IA\, Buffalo NY\, Naples FL\, Philadelphia PA\, Seattle WA\, Charlotte NC\, Houston TX\, two recitals in Hawaii\, and a solo organ recital at the 2024 National Convention of the American Guild of Organists in San Francisco. \nA native of Great Britain\, James came to the U.S.A. having held positions at notable English Cathedrals. He received his undergraduate degree from Royal Holloway\, University of London\, and worked as Senior Organ Scholar to the Chapel Choir there in their series of live broadcasts\, international tours\, CD recordings\, weekly services\, and concerts. \nIn the spring of 2020\, James completed his Master of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music in Organ Performance and Literature. In 2021 he was honored to be named one of The Diapason’s “20 under 30”\, an accolade awarded to the most successful young artists in the field. \nIn the summer of 2023\, his debut CD “Rhapsodic” was released on the Pro Organo recording label. Performed on the incredible E. & G. G. Hook & Hastings / Andover organ at St. Joseph’s Cathedral\, Buffalo NY\, it features works by Whitlock\, Delius\, Price\, Howells\, Vierne\, Still\, and Franck. \nCurrently\, James serves as full time Interim Director of Music/Organist at Third Presbyterian Church in Rochester\, NY. In this capacity he directs the Chancel Choir and the Third Church Choristers. Alongside this position\, James is a candidate for the Doctor of Music Arts degree at the Eastman School of Music\, Rochester\, NY in the studio of Prof. David Higgs. \nJames is represented in North America by Karen McFarlane Artists\, Inc. \nCurrent as of December 7\, 2023
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/organ-recital-james-kealey/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:CUC,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231224T223000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231224T233000
DTSTAMP:20231130T213848Z
CREATED:20231130T030746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T213848Z
UID:17417-1703457000-1703460600@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Candlelight & Carols Service
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Christmas with Central Union Church! We’ll have our traditional candlelight service with carols at both 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/christmas-candlelight-service-1030pm/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:CUC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Christmas-Eve-candlelight-CUC-sanctuary-2022-Mary-Herbig-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231224T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231224T210000
DTSTAMP:20231130T213842Z
CREATED:20231130T030615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T213842Z
UID:17413-1703448000-1703451600@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Candlelight & Carols Service
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Christmas with Central Union Church! We’ll have our traditional candlelight service with carols at both 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/christmas-candlelight-service-8pm/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:CUC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Christmas-Eve-candlelight-CUC-sanctuary-2022-balcony-view-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231224T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231224T183000
DTSTAMP:20231130T213833Z
CREATED:20231130T025244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T213833Z
UID:17408-1703439000-1703442600@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Family Christmas Service
DESCRIPTION:ALL are welcome to our Family Christmas Service that is created especially for families and children!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/family-christmas-service-2023/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry,CUC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Family-Christmas-Service-nativity-CUC-sanctuary-2022-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Ministry":MAILTO:cayanna-herrera@centralunionchurch.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20231210T210000
DTSTAMP:20231209T035627Z
CREATED:20231108T184242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T035627Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Messiah i ka ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i
DESCRIPTION:Central Union’s ministry of music invites ALL to our annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah on Sunday\, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary \nFor the second year\, continuing with our choral ministry’s mission in championing and celebrating our island’s source culture and the preservation of the Hawaiian language\, the performance will be an edition of Handel’s Messiah i ka ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i (in the Hawaiian language). \nAdmission is FREE! Donations are encouraged. \nFeaturing:\nNā Wai Chamber Choir\, an ensemble dedicated to the preservation\, propagation\, and innovation of Hawaiian choral music. \nThe Hawai‘i Nui Chorale\, a community ensemble dedicated to the performance of extended choral works.\nMembers of the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra\nSarah Young\, Director of Choirs \n“I have spent my life at the intersection of classical music and Hawaiian culture. While these two phenomena may seem quite different\, I see them as indirect mirrors of each other. These two integral components of humanity are testaments to the resilience of our ancestors\, weavers of melodic contour\, proclamations of awe for the natural environment\, rituals that bring us together\, and important acts of beloved community. Handel’s Messiah is a work that exists at the forefront of the Classical vernacular for many reasons. This year\, we zoom into the Messiah as a profound act of honoring the language of community. Noting its history as a piece to be explored within the vernacular of the era\, Handel’s work is an example of how classical music can be accessible and relevant to our neighborhoods. For when we engage with music that brings the familiar and unfamiliar together\, we open ourselves to the infinite. This year\, for the [second time]\, we premiere a critical edition of the entire Christmas portion of the work i ka ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i with orchestra\, soloists\, and choir. Join us.” —Dr. Jace Kaholokula Saplan\, Artistic Director \nVIEW PROGRAM
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/2023-messiah-i-ka-olelo-hawaii/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:CUC,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20230730T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20230730T180000
DTSTAMP:20230720T071432Z
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SUMMARY:Nā Wai Chamber Choir: Makua Laiana Concert
DESCRIPTION:Nā Wai Chamber Choir\, Central Union’s ensemble-in-residence\, is excited to present their kauwela concert entitled Makua Laiana. This concert will explore the works of Lorenzo Lyons and the mele of Ka Moku o Keawe. Lorenzo Lyons was an early missionary to Waimea\, Hawaiʻi who sought an understanding of the Hawaiian culture through his relationship with the Kānaka Maoli. He worked to translate hymns into ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and composed hymns of his own. Join us as we celebrate this important figure and the communities he worked to serve. All are welcome! \nNā Wai Chamber Choir is a choral ensemble dedicated to the preservation\, propagation\, and innovation of Hawaiian choral music under the artistic direction of Dr. Jace Kaholokula Saplan. Dr. Saplan serves as Director of Choral Activities and Associate Professor at Arizona State University and oversees the graduate program in choral conducting\, conducts the ASU Concert Choir\, and teaches courses in choral literature and pedagogy that weave decolonial and critical theories with communal vocal practice. Nā Wai has recorded a Global Music Award-winning album entitled Eō Liliʻuoklani under the Mālama Music label and performed for the 2021 Chorus America Summer Conference\, the 2021 National American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Conference\, and the 2020 ACDA Western Region Conference in Salt Lake.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/na-wai-chamber-choir-makua-laiana-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:CUC,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20230409T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20230409T100000
DTSTAMP:20230323T220256Z
CREATED:20230310T024126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T220256Z
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SUMMARY:9AM Easter Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the risen Christ! Alleluia!\n\nFollowing the service\, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt for keiki! \nEaster 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!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/9am-easter-worship-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Church Service
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20230407T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20230407T200000
DTSTAMP:20230407T215429Z
CREATED:20230323T214016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T215429Z
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SUMMARY:Good Friday Service
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor those who can’t attend in person\, we invite you into a similar time of meditation and prayer through the online service below. \nIt 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. \n
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/good-friday-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Lent
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20230319T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20230319T153000
DTSTAMP:20230312T232012Z
CREATED:20230228T205856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230312T232012Z
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SUMMARY:Organ Concert featuring Caroline Robinson
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the American Guild of Organists Hawaii Chapter\nDr. 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. \nSuggested donation $25\nDonations of any amount are welcome
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/organ-concert-caroline-robinson/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20230309T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20230309T200000
DTSTAMP:20230301T041114Z
CREATED:20230228T203826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T041114Z
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SUMMARY:Hawai‘i Handbell Farewell Concert
DESCRIPTION:UH Community Colleges and Hakuoh University present:\nHawai‘i Handbell Farewell Concert\nCelebrating 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. \nAdmission is FREE! \nAs 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. \nView flyer
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/hawaii-handbell-farewell-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20230108T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20230108T170000
DTSTAMP:20221214T061839Z
CREATED:20221214T061754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T061839Z
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SUMMARY:Nā Wai Chamber Concert: ‘Au I Ke Kai Me He Manu Ala
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to ‘Au I Ke Kai Me He Manu Ala: Cross the Sea as a Bird\, — a program that features the mo‘olelo (stories) and compositions of ali‘i that traveled back and forth between Hawai‘i and the United States for the sake of advocacy\, resilience\, and representation. This concert will be performed in honor of a matriarch of our choral community\, Aunty Debbie Kelsey. \nABOUT\nThis Fall\, our Music Ministries department welcomed the Nā Wai Chamber Choir as the newest ensemble in residence at Central Union Church. \nNā Wai Chamber Choir is a vocal ensemble based in Hawaiʻi dedicated to the preservation\,  propagation\, and innovation of Hawaiian choral music. Under Dr. Jace Kaholokula Saplan’s direction\, Nā Wai recorded a Global Music Award-winning album entitled Eō Liliʻuokalani under the Mālama Music label and performed for the 2021 Chorus America Summer Conference\, the 2021 National American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Conference\, and the 2020 ACDA Western Region Conference in Salt Lake. Since their inception\, Nā Wai has commissioned and mentored emerging Native Hawaiian composers and conductors\, toured throughout rural Hawaiian communities\, and led workshops on the performance of Hawaiian choral music throughout the country. \nA seasonal\, auditioned vocal ensemble\, members of the Nā Wai Chamber Choir are excited to present this winter concert on Sunday\, January 8th at 4:00 PM in the Sanctuary. We hope you will join us!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/na-wai-chamber-concert-au-i-ke-kai-me-he-manu-ala/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20230101T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20230101T110000
DTSTAMP:20221203T040300Z
CREATED:20221203T040300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T040300Z
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SUMMARY:Join Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for worship on New Year’s Day! We will partake in communion. All are welcome!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/join-worship-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Church Service
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