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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261027T113000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261027T130000
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SUMMARY:Boomers & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The Boomers & Beyond group meets weekly for lunch and an activity. If you’re a senior (or know one) who’s interested in connecting with others and participating in leisure pastimes\, join Boomers & Beyond! The invitation is open to all\, so feel free to bring a friend or tell a kupuna in your life. Bring a sack lunch for yourself and meet in the Women’s Building at 11:30 AM. Questions? Call/text Ronny at 808-391-2733. \n \nOCTOBER ACTIVITY SCHEDULE: \n10/6 – The Blonde Vegetarian Cooking Demo with Rebecca Woodland \n10/13 – Chair Yoga & Table Games \n10/20 – Art of Zentangle ($2.50 for art supply kit) \n10/27 – Halloween Party\, Bingo & Prizes (costumes optional)
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/boomers-beyond-2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:Boomers & Beyond,CUC
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261025T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261025T110000
DTSTAMP:20261023T023927Z
CREATED:20261022T235734Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Tree - Young Life
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker at this Sunday’s Learning Tree will be Brady Giusta\, area director of Young Life Hawai‘i. Dedicated to helping young people find purpose and meaning in Life\, Brady and his tireless mission members work\, surf and sing to spread the Word\, binging new hope and affirmation to some of our islands’ most vulnerable teens. Come\, learn about Young Life’s “6PS”: Prayer\, Play\, Pay\, Participate\, Plan\, and P.R. … Join us in the CUC Women’s Building at 10 AM on October 25. All are welcome!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/learning-tree-2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Learning Tree
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261020T113000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261020T130000
DTSTAMP:20261015T220621Z
CREATED:20261003T012228Z
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SUMMARY:Boomers & Beyond: Art of Zentangle
DESCRIPTION:The Boomers & Beyond group meets weekly for lunch and an activity. If you’re a senior (or know one) who’s interested in connecting with others and participating in leisure pastimes\, join Boomers & Beyond! The invitation is open to all\, so feel free to bring a friend or tell a kupuna in your life. Bring a sack lunch for yourself and meet in the Women’s Building at 11:30 AM. Questions? Call/text Ronny at 808-391-2733. \nThis week\, learn the art of Zentangle from artist Ronny Lynn. For $2.50 you will receive a supply kit which includes all you need to make your own Zentangle art! \n \nOCTOBER ACTIVITY SCHEDULE: \n10/6 – The Blonde Vegetarian Cooking Demo with Rebecca Woodland \n10/13 – Chair Yoga & Table Games \n10/20 – Art of Zentangle ($2.50 for art supply kit) \n10/27 – Halloween Party\, Bingo & Prizes (costumes optional)
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/boomers-beyond-2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:Boomers & Beyond,CUC
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261013T113000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261013T130000
DTSTAMP:20261003T022556Z
CREATED:20261003T012228Z
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SUMMARY:Boomers & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The Boomers & Beyond group meets weekly for lunch and an activity. If you’re a senior (or know one) who’s interested in connecting with others and participating in leisure pastimes\, join Boomers & Beyond! The invitation is open to all\, so feel free to bring a friend or tell a kupuna in your life. Bring a sack lunch for yourself and meet in the Women’s Building at 11:30 AM. Questions? Call/text Ronny at 808-391-2733. \n \nOCTOBER ACTIVITY SCHEDULE: \n10/6 – The Blonde Vegetarian Cooking Demo with Rebecca Woodland \n10/13 – Chair Yoga & Table Games \n10/20 – Art of Zentangle ($2.50 for art supply kit) \n10/27 – Halloween Party\, Bingo & Prizes (costumes optional)
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/boomers-beyond/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:Boomers & Beyond,CUC
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261011T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261011T110000
DTSTAMP:20261003T032704Z
CREATED:20261002T020937Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Tree w/ Connie Mitchell\, IHS
DESCRIPTION:Learning Tree is a regular gathering where we have the opportunity to be informed on a topic. Come engage in faith formation among community!\n\nOn October 11\, join us to hear about the latest advancements to confront homelessness in our communities from Connie Mitchell\, Executive Director of The Institute for Human Services (IHS).\n\nThe Institute for Human Services (IHS) is a private nonprofit on a mission to prevent and end homelessness in Hawaiʻi. From street outreach to emergency shelter\, medical care\, employment services\, and permanent housing\, every program connects to the next so no one falls through the cracks. IHS walks with people every step of the way from crisis to stability to self-sufficiency.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/learning-tree-connie-mitchell/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation,Learning Tree
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261006T113000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261006T130000
DTSTAMP:20261003T022555Z
CREATED:20261003T012228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T022555Z
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SUMMARY:Boomers & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The Boomers & Beyond group meets weekly for lunch and an activity. If you’re a senior (or know one) who’s interested in connecting with others and participating in leisure pastimes\, join Boomers & Beyond! The invitation is open to all\, so feel free to bring a friend or tell a kupuna in your life. Bring a sack lunch for yourself and meet in the Women’s Building at 11:30 AM. Questions? Call/text Ronny at 808-391-2733. \n \nOCTOBER ACTIVITY SCHEDULE: \n10/6 – The Blonde Vegetarian Cooking Demo with Rebecca Woodland \n10/13 – Chair Yoga & Table Games \n10/20 – Art of Zentangle ($2.50 for art supply kit) \n10/27 – Halloween Party\, Bingo & Prizes (costumes optional)
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/boomers-beyond/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:Boomers & Beyond,CUC
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261004T110000
DTSTAMP:20260925T031503Z
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SUMMARY:Pets\, Paintings\, Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Bless your pet\, check out our talented CUC artists\, and make a plate! \nOctober 4th is World Communion Sunday and the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. We will be celebrating with a blessing of pets after each worship service and a potluck from 10-11 AM in the Women’s Building. There will also be an Art Show with over 25 paintings by six of CUC’s artists (Scott Ballentyne\, Ronny Lynn\, Mark Norseth\, Regina Shimomura\, Rebecca Woodland\, and Jean Yokoyama) showcased for you to feast your eyes on alongside the potluck!  \nCome for the Pets\, Paintings\, Potluck… and people of course. \n7 AM\, 9 AM\, 11 AM – WORSHIP \nBring your pet to worship! Pet blessings to follow services.  (Pet pics and stuffed animals welcome!) \n10 AM – ART SHOW & POTLUCK\nin the Women’s Building
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/ppp/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260929T113000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260929T133000
DTSTAMP:20260924T223114Z
CREATED:20260924T212516Z
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SUMMARY:CUC Historical Tour
DESCRIPTION:Our Boomers & Beyond group will be going on a church tour\, led by CUC Historian Karl Hedberg\, for their weekly activity on Tuesday\, September 29. Come early at 11:30 AM to eat lunch together (bring your own!) in the Women’s Building. The tour will begin at 12:30 PM. \nIf you’re a senior (or know one) who’s interested in connecting with others and participating in leisure pastimes\, join Boomers & Beyond! The invitation is open to all\, so feel free to bring a friend or tell a kupuna in your life. Bring a sack lunch for yourself and meet in the Women’s Building at 11:30 AM. \nQuestions? Call/text Ronny at 808-391-2733.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/historical-tour-2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:Boomers & Beyond,CUC
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260927T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260926T015349Z
CREATED:20260918T012933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T015349Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Tree
DESCRIPTION:The Welcome & Engagement Ministry is one of our newest and most active groups! They’ve planned our recent potlucks and church-wide fellowship gatherings. Come hear from ministry co-chairs Tom Kiyabu and Marian Soo who will share about the importance of change and the vital role of the Welcome & Engagement Ministry\, and how you can get involved. \nTom has had a long career as a business leader in Honolulu\, as statewide head of UPS\, and is also a well-known Realtor. Since joining CUC in 2014\, he has assumed key lay-leadership roles in our church\, and currently co-chairs the Welcome & Engagement Ministry. He’s also rejoined the Church Council as the Vice Chair. \nLearning Tree is open to all! Please join us in the Women’s Building following the 9 AM worship service on September 27.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/learning-tree-2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Learning Tree
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260917T040317Z
CREATED:20260813T225609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T040317Z
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SUMMARY:Women's League Special Meeting
DESCRIPTION:As women of Central Union Church\, we are called to serve with purpose\, compassion\, and excellence. Scripture reminds us that each of us has been entrusted with gifts to “serve one another” (1 Peter 4:10). When we gather\, we live out this calling — strengthening our fellowship\, shaping our ministry\, and supporting the next generation. \nAll CUC women are members of the CUC Women’s League and have a voice in its life and direction. We invite you to join us for an important special meeting to discuss and vote on the newly revised Women’s League of Central Union Church Bylaws and Policies. The meeting will take place on Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\, at 10 AM in the Women’s Building\, and will also be available by Zoom. \nReview the Revised Bylaws and Policies to be voted on.\n\nTo request a hard copy\, please email news@centralunionchurch.org and allow 2 business days.\n\nCome for fellowship\, light refreshments\, and — most importantly — to lend your voice to the future of the CUC Women’s League. As Galatians 5:13 reminds us\, “through love serve one another.” Your presence matters\, your service matters\, and together we continue the good work God has entrusted to us. \nTo join on Zoom\, please register here:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FagtwPq5Rg68E8vOWbTZ_w\n 
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/womens-league-special-meeting/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260915T113000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260904T020921Z
CREATED:20260904T015936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T020921Z
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SUMMARY:Boomers & Beyond First Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Calling Boomers & Beyond! \nIf you’re a senior (or know one) who’s interested in connecting with others and participating in leisure pastimes\, maybe learning something new\, come to our gathering of Boomers & Beyond! \nCUC will be offering seniors an opportunity for weekly social gatherings to share in a meal and activities of interest. The invitation is open to all\, so feel free to bring a friend or tell a beloved kupuna in your life. \nJoin us for the first gathering on Tuesday\, September 15\, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM in the Women’s Building. Bring a sack lunch for yourself and a board game if you like. Beverages will be provided. Call/text 808-391-2733 (Ronny Lynn) to RSVP.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/boomers-beyond-first-gathering/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:Boomers & Beyond,CUC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260809T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260809T110000
DTSTAMP:20260807T023244Z
CREATED:20260806T150913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T023244Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Tree: Wayfinding and Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Learning Tree: Wayfinding and Mindfulness\nAt its core\, mindfulness is a practice of non-judgmental awareness of the present moment. It is the simple but not easy practice of being fully present with our senses\, our thoughts\, and our feelings. Marion Lyman-Mersereau\, who taught mindfulness for decades and voyaged with the Polynesian Voyaging Society aboard the Hōkūleʻa\, will be sharing how these islands were originally found because of hoʻokele\, wayfinders\, who were astute observers of their natural environment. We will learn how to be navigators or wayfinders of our inner environment\, and also get a brief introduction to a mindful movement practice to incorporate in our lives.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/learning-tree-2026-08-09/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation,Learning Tree
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260712T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260712T111500
DTSTAMP:20260625T062426Z
CREATED:20260618T213915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T062426Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Tree: Hantavirus and Ebola – Emerging and re-emerging Viruses
DESCRIPTION:The World Health Organization has declared a health emergency following the latest outbreak of an Ebola strain for which we have no vaccine. It is one of the world’s deadliest viruses and now spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. And on May 2\, 2026\, a cluster of passengers with severe respiratory illness aboard a cruise ship was reported to the World Health Organization. The virus was identified as a Hantavirus strain and had a case fatality rate among infected passengers of 23%. Global health workers are trying to keep these viruses contained. In a connected world like ours\, our neighbors’ health matters for us. CUC member and medical scientist Joe Elm will provide an update on Ebola and Hantavirus — learn what it is\, where it is present\, how to protect yourself\, and what we can do about the epidemic.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/learning-tree-emerging-viruses-july-2026/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation,Learning Tree
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260426T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T021431Z
CREATED:20260409T041140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T021431Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Tree: Central Union’s Strategic Plan
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a special Learning Tree gathering!\n\nJoin Pastor Rushan for an engaging conversation about Central Union’s Strategic Plan: Reclaiming Our Sacred Why. We’ll explore our Spirit-led vision for a future where we “worship deeply\, grow faithfully\, welcome radically\, and live boldly”. You’ll have the chance to ask questions\, share reflections\, and learn how each of us plays a part in this journey.\n\nCome discover how our four pillars—Worship & Music\, Faith Formation & Growth\, Radical Hospitality\, and Living Out Faith—are shaping the next chapter of our life together.\n\nAll are welcome. Bring your curiosity\, your hopes\, and your heart for the church we are becoming.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/learning-tree-042626/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260222T110000
DTSTAMP:20260220T233701Z
CREATED:20260218T032441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T233701Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Tree: Wai Nau
DESCRIPTION:Please join our World Missions Ministry and wider community for this special presentation! \nRepresentatives from Wai Nau Aloha for Palestine Water Project will share their ongoing mutual aid project in Gaza\, detailing the current conditions of people internally displaced by the Zionist occupation. We will get to hear directly from people on the ground in Gaza and learn how we can offer support to Gazans through this grassroots effort led in part by O‘ahu residents. \nCUC World Missions Ministry has chosen Wai Nau as the recipient of their portion of the 2025 Christmas offering. \n\n\n\n\nThis project aligns with the Ministry’s mission to send money/goods/missionaries throughout the world to spread Christ’s Gospel; to educate; to create partnerships by acts of outreach nurtured with prayers\, concerns\, and encouragement. It also is a faithful response to recent resolutions from our wider church: “A Call to Education and Action Regarding the Crisis in Gaza” (affirmed by the 2024 ‘Aha Pae‘āina of the Hawai‘i Conference United Church of Christ) and “Declaration for an End to Genocide in Palestine” (affirmed by the 2025 General Synod of the United Church of Christ). \nThis is an opportunity to act on these resolutions\, live out our faith\, and learn how our offerings will be used to help our neighbors. Your mere attendance is a sign of solidarity in the willingness to bear witness to not only the suffering of our neighbors\, but also their resilience and resistance; and to support and encourage life-affirming work.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/learning-tree-wai-nau/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation,Learning Tree
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260111T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260109T020221Z
CREATED:20251211T015003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T020221Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Tree: Why Vaccines Are Vital
DESCRIPTION:Attend this informative presentation on the importance of vaccines as vaccine requirements are being changed. Know someone unsure of vaccines? Invite them to address their questions and concerns. \nShould I get vaccinated? Should I believe the protestations by Robert Kennedy Jr.\, Secretary of Health and Human Services? Should I believe the info I see online\, on social media? What’s the real science behind vaccines? Bring your concerns\, questions\, and fears and learn about how vaccines have changed the course of history of infectious diseases and saved hundreds of millions of lives. \nJoe Elm will share his 50 years of medical and scientific experience in The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Laboratory at Leahi Hospital; the Department of Tropical Medicine in the John A. Burns School of Medicine; and the Disease Investigation Branch at the Hawaii State Department of Health. \nThe following testimony is from a concerned mother and grandmother who shares her perspective on the importance of vaccines: \n\nSubacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis — You haven’t heard of this disease\, even though it occurs in developing countries\, because we haven’t had it in the U.S. for over half a century because we have vaccines! \nIt is fatal and has no cure. It has no treatment (except a few to temporarily relieve symptoms). The disease generally occurs in children and adolescents. \nHowever\, it is totally preventable with measles vaccines given in infancy. With recent changes to federal vaccine recommendations for entering school\, we can expect this disease to start appearing in the U.S. in about ten years (in unvaccinated children who are babies right now). \nThe infection usually begins in infancy but doesn’t show symptoms until about age 10. The brain is affected and the child deteriorates over the following few years\, generally dying in their teenage years. \nIf the mandatory measles vaccine is not reinstated now\, we can expect to see Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis appearing in the U.S. in about 2035. \nSuch a preventable tragedy of the most horrific kind.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/learning-tree-2025-01-11/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation,Learning Tree
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251221T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251221T120000
DTSTAMP:20251212T042225Z
CREATED:20251205T002552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T042225Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Open House
DESCRIPTION:After one combined worship service at 10 AM in the Sanctuary —featuring our heartwarming White Gifts celebration and Christmas pageant—come join the merriment just steps away! Step into a wonderland of warmth\, laughter\, and holiday cheer as we gather for a whole-church celebration that’s merry\, magical\, and made for all ages. \n \n✴  Bring a plate of your favorite Christmas cookies (finger-food only\, please)! \n✴  Sip on hot cocoa\, coffee\, and juice served by our Welcome & Engagement Ministry! \n✴  Enjoy festive music\, sweet treats\, and joyful conversation! \n✴  Reconnect with old friends\, make new ones\, and celebrate as one church ‘ohana! \nWhether you come dressed in jingle bells or holiday sweaters\, with keiki in tow or cookies in hand\, we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you! Let’s make this Christmas bright—with joy\, aloha\, hope and community! See you there—it won’t be the same without you!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/christmas-open-house-2025/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251218T200000
DTSTAMP:20251212T042426Z
CREATED:20251209T201805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T042426Z
UID:24720-1766080800-1766088000@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Young(ish) Adults Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Young(ish) adults (generations X\, Y\, Z—from college age to parents of young kids) are invited to CUC’s Young(ish) Adults Christmas Party! Come for a time of fellowship and fun as we party hearty and celebrate Christmas! \n\n\nPOTLUCK – Bring some food/dessert to share if you can! (No worries if you can’t. Please just come!) \nKIDS – To our young(ish) parents with kids\, you are welcome to bring them with you. The party will be geared toward adults\, but we’ll have a little keiki corner where the kids can hopefully keep themselves entertained while we party hearty.\n\nOPTIONAL GIFT EXCHANGE – Bring a wrapped gift to participate. CHALLENGE: DON’T SPEND ANY MONEY! Society makes Christmas a time of hyperconsumerism. Instead of filling the pockets of corporations\, stressing out about spending money\, and accumulating more stuff\, let’s have the fun of exchanging gifts with little cost. Re-gift/re-home/make something someone else can use & enjoy. Be creative & considerate\, but don’t stress! (Don’t give something that you wouldn’t want to receive.)\n\nGROUP GIFT– Instead of spending money on gifts for each other\, we invite you to bring any amount of cash (or Venmo) to contribute to a group gift. We’ll vote on a local organization and pool our money to make one donation as the young adults of Central Union. Whether you can give $1 or $100\, the goal is simply participation and sharing from our collective abundance to contribute to a more just world.\n\nRSVP – Please let us know if you can make it and if you’ll be bringing anyone with you so we can better prepare! Email us at youngish@centralunionchurch.org.\n\n\n\nWe hope to see you there!\n\nMelinda Dallass\, Lindsey Garnick\, Danielle Kim\, Shane Kumura\, Kristen Young\n\nCentral Union Church Young(ish) Adults Leadership Team
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/youngish-christmas-party-2025/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Youngish
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/12.18.25-CUC-Youngish-Christmas-party-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Young(ish) Adult Leadership Team":MAILTO:youngish@centralunionchurch.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251116T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251116T140000
DTSTAMP:20251114T020528Z
CREATED:20251029T035850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T020528Z
UID:24428-1763294400-1763301600@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Advent Wreath Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Advent is coming! And in preparation for our Messy Church Advent Workshop\, we need palm fronds and volunteers to help us weave palm-frond wreaths. Each family will decorate a wreath at our Messy Church event\, but we need help preparing our Advent wreaths for decoration. We will be holding an Advent Wreath weaving party on Sunday\, November 16\, directly following the 11:00 service. Lunch and snacks will be provided. No experience necessary\, though expertise is more than welcome! We hope you will join us. \nFor more information or to RSVP\, please contact Director of Children’s Ministry\, Cayanna: cayanna-herrera@centralunionchurch.org
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/advent-wreath-preparation/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry,CUC,Faith Formation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Advent-wreath-weaving-11.16.25.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251026T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251026T110000
DTSTAMP:20250725T030210Z
CREATED:20250417T023454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T030210Z
UID:22292-1761472800-1761476400@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Young(ish) Adults BRUNCH BUNCH
DESCRIPTION:Our Young(ish) Adults Ministry (for Generations X\, Y\, Z) has their Brunch Bunch gathering one Sunday a month\, generally on the fourth Sunday. Bring something yummy to share if you can. Parents are welcome to bring their kids! We’ll gather in the Women’s Building next to the main Sanctuary – after the 9 AM service and before the 11 AM service – for some refreshments and fellowship. \nContact: youngish@centralunionchurch.org
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/brunch-bunch/2025-10-26/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Youngish
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Brunch-Bunch.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Young(ish) Adult Leadership Team":MAILTO:youngish@centralunionchurch.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251018T110000
DTSTAMP:20251003T003601Z
CREATED:20251003T001259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T003601Z
UID:24287-1760778000-1760785200@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Backpack Packing Ministry
DESCRIPTION:The BacPac Project: A Ministry of Hope and Hospitality\n\nWhen someone is released from prison\, the road ahead can feel uncertain and lonely. A simple backpack—filled with essential items and offered with love—can be a powerful symbol of welcome\, dignity\, and care.\n\nChurches across Honolulu are supporting this meaningful ministry. Each backpack is thoughtfully packed with supplies and blessed during Sunday worship\, becoming a tangible expression of grace and compassion.\n\nWe’ll be packing backpacks here at Central Union on Saturday\, October 18 at 9 AM in the Women’s Building. Come lend a hand\, share in fellowship\, help prepare these gifts of hope\, and learn more about this vital ministry.\n\nThen\, on Sunday\, October 19\, we’ll bless the backpacks during all worship services—lifting up in prayer those who will receive them and the journey they are about to begin.\n\nTogether\, we can weave a lei of support for those re-entering society. Your presence matters. Your prayers matter. Join us and let’s make a difference\, one backpack at a time.\n\nThis project is sponsored by our Community Ministry.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/backpack-packing-ministry-2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Backpack-ministry-project-Oct-2025.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250928T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250928T110000
DTSTAMP:20250725T030210Z
CREATED:20250417T023454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T030210Z
UID:22291-1759053600-1759057200@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Young(ish) Adults BRUNCH BUNCH
DESCRIPTION:Our Young(ish) Adults Ministry (for Generations X\, Y\, Z) has their Brunch Bunch gathering one Sunday a month\, generally on the fourth Sunday. Bring something yummy to share if you can. Parents are welcome to bring their kids! We’ll gather in the Women’s Building next to the main Sanctuary – after the 9 AM service and before the 11 AM service – for some refreshments and fellowship. \nContact: youngish@centralunionchurch.org
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/brunch-bunch/2025-09-28/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Youngish
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Brunch-Bunch.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Young(ish) Adult Leadership Team":MAILTO:youngish@centralunionchurch.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250824T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250824T110000
DTSTAMP:20250822T022822Z
CREATED:20250417T023454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T022822Z
UID:22290-1756029600-1756033200@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Young(ish) Adults BRUNCH BUNCH
DESCRIPTION:Our Young(ish) Adults Ministry (for Generations X\, Y\, Z) has their Brunch Bunch gathering one Sunday a month\, generally on the fourth Sunday. Bring something yummy to share if you can. Parents are welcome to bring their kids! We’ll gather in the Women’s Building next to the main Sanctuary – after the 9 AM service and before the 11 AM service – for some refreshments and fellowship. \nContact: youngish@centralunionchurch.org
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/brunch-bunch-2025-08-24/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Youngish
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Brunch-Bunch.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Young(ish) Adult Leadership Team":MAILTO:youngish@centralunionchurch.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250817T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250817T110000
DTSTAMP:20250807T224012Z
CREATED:20250807T224012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T224012Z
UID:23734-1755424800-1755428400@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Retirement Celebration - Constance Uejio
DESCRIPTION:Honoring Constance Uejio’s Retirement from the HSO\nCUC member and staff musician Constance Uejio is retiring from the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra after an extraordinary 44 seasons as principal harpist. Her musicianship\, mentoring and commitment to music in Hawai‘i has created an incredible legacy. \nPlease join us on Sunday\, August 17\, at 10 AM in the Women’s Building to congratulate Connie and celebrate the artistry that she has shared with so many in our Island community!
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/retirement-celebration-constance-uejio/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Connie-Uejio-retirement-8-17-25.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250812T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250812T140000
DTSTAMP:20250626T214120Z
CREATED:20250624T235803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T214120Z
UID:23070-1754985600-1755007200@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Hawai‘i needs more than 200 blood donors every day! \n\nAt the time of donation\, you must:\n\nBe in good health\nBe 16 years of age* or older\nWeigh at least 110 pounds**\nHave photo identification with birth date\n\n*16-17 year olds can donate by following this process:\n1) Read the Parental Consent Information\n2) Complete the Parent/Legal Guardian Consent Form\nAsk for weight/height restrictions. \n**Additional height/weight requirements apply for female donors 16-18 years old. \n\n\n\nFemales who are:\n4′ 10″\n4′ 11″\n5′ 0″\n5′ 1″\n5′ 2″\n5′ 3″\n5′ 4″\n5′ 5″\n\n\nMust weight at least (lb)\n146\n142\n138\n133\n129\n124\n120\n115\n\n\n\nLearn more about WHO can give blood \nCLICK TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/blood-drive-08-12-2025/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GIVE-BLOOD-drop.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250803T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250803T123000
DTSTAMP:20250718T013314Z
CREATED:20250718T013314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T013314Z
UID:23561-1754215200-1754224200@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Scholarship Awardee Reception
DESCRIPTION:ALL are invited to a reception honoring the recipients of this year’s Women’s League scholarships! \nHelp to share a warm welcome and congratulations with these awardees and hear from these outstanding individuals! The Women’s League encourages everyone to stop by to say hello\, have some refreshments\, and learn about this impactful ministry.
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/scholarship-awardee-reception-2025/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Womens-League-scholarship-awardee-reception-2025.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250802T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250802T200000
DTSTAMP:20250620T015736Z
CREATED:20250620T015655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T015736Z
UID:23037-1754157600-1754164800@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Six Summer Saturdays at Sundown
DESCRIPTION:CUC member Leinani Elm (of Leinani’s Lifestyle) will facilitate “Six Summer Saturdays at Sundown” starting on June 28 going through August 2. \nDrop in on any of the Saturdays at 6 PM in the Women’s Building for a time of sharing in fun and fellowship\, which are components of health and wellness and can help us to cleanse our “sanctuaries” (bodies) to invite the Holy Spirit to dwell within us. \nSIX THINGS TO BRING: \n\nSomeone\nScripture\nSongs\nSomething to write in and with (for journaling)\nStories (your testimonies)\nSnacks (healthy kine)
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/six-summer-saturdays-at-sundown/2025-08-02/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/six-summer-saturdays-at-sundown-with-leinanis-lifestyle.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250727T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250727T110000
DTSTAMP:20250725T030209Z
CREATED:20250417T023454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T030209Z
UID:22289-1753610400-1753614000@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Young(ish) Adults BRUNCH BUNCH
DESCRIPTION:Our Young(ish) Adults Ministry (for Generations X\, Y\, Z) has their Brunch Bunch gathering one Sunday a month\, generally on the fourth Sunday. Bring something yummy to share if you can. Parents are welcome to bring their kids! We’ll gather in the Women’s Building next to the main Sanctuary – after the 9 AM service and before the 11 AM service – for some refreshments and fellowship. \nContact: youngish@centralunionchurch.org
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/brunch-bunch/2025-07-27/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Youngish
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Brunch-Bunch.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Young(ish) Adult Leadership Team":MAILTO:youngish@centralunionchurch.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250726T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250726T200000
DTSTAMP:20250620T015735Z
CREATED:20250620T015655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T015735Z
UID:23036-1753552800-1753560000@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Six Summer Saturdays at Sundown
DESCRIPTION:CUC member Leinani Elm (of Leinani’s Lifestyle) will facilitate “Six Summer Saturdays at Sundown” starting on June 28 going through August 2. \nDrop in on any of the Saturdays at 6 PM in the Women’s Building for a time of sharing in fun and fellowship\, which are components of health and wellness and can help us to cleanse our “sanctuaries” (bodies) to invite the Holy Spirit to dwell within us. \nSIX THINGS TO BRING: \n\nSomeone\nScripture\nSongs\nSomething to write in and with (for journaling)\nStories (your testimonies)\nSnacks (healthy kine)
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/six-summer-saturdays-at-sundown/2025-07-26/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/six-summer-saturdays-at-sundown-with-leinanis-lifestyle.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250719T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250719T200000
DTSTAMP:20250620T015735Z
CREATED:20250620T015655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T015735Z
UID:23035-1752948000-1752955200@centralunionchurch.org
SUMMARY:Six Summer Saturdays at Sundown
DESCRIPTION:CUC member Leinani Elm (of Leinani’s Lifestyle) will facilitate “Six Summer Saturdays at Sundown” starting on June 28 going through August 2. \nDrop in on any of the Saturdays at 6 PM in the Women’s Building for a time of sharing in fun and fellowship\, which are components of health and wellness and can help us to cleanse our “sanctuaries” (bodies) to invite the Holy Spirit to dwell within us. \nSIX THINGS TO BRING: \n\nSomeone\nScripture\nSongs\nSomething to write in and with (for journaling)\nStories (your testimonies)\nSnacks (healthy kine)
URL:https://centralunionchurch.org/event/six-summer-saturdays-at-sundown/2025-07-19/
LOCATION:Women’s Building
CATEGORIES:CUC,Faith Formation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centralunionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/six-summer-saturdays-at-sundown-with-leinanis-lifestyle.jpg
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