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THIS SATURDAY!
Don't miss this church-wide event!
If you bought tickets for the Women's League "Love and Honesty" Welcome Dinner, prepare for the exciting evening this Saturday, February 24, 5 PM in the Parish Hall!
Doors open at 4:45 PM. Before getting seated, make sure to walk around and check out the different tables and displays around the room!
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THIS SUNDAY
February 25, 2024
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WORSHIP
Second Sunday of Lent
Scout Sunday
Sermon by Rev. Rushan Sinnaduray
Lent: Essentials for the Journey
"FLASHLIGHT"
7 AM - Atherton Memorial Chapel
9 AM - Sanctuary
11 AM - Parish Hall
View the worship bulletin
10 AM - Online
Via Zoom or Facebook
Webinar ID: 871 4936 7567; Passcode: cuc
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38 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kailua, Hawai‘i 96734
808-254-3802 • cuwindward@gmail.com
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Central Union Windward Ministry
Sunday Worship
10 AM - Windward Sanctuary
Sermon by Rev. Jessica Briggs
"The Covenant of the Cross"
Lorna Bright, Worship Musician
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Central Union Pohnpei Ministry
Sunday Worship
11 AM - Atherton Chapel
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Read Weekly Lenten Devotionals | |
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Essentials for the Journey
Week 1 • COMPASS: Finding Direction
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Attend Film Screening of Israelism | |
Israelism is a documentary made by two Jewish filmmakers which "seeks to understand the unique relationship between the American Jewish population and the state of Israel. But more than that, [the filmmakers] challenge it, giving voice to a rising number of American Jews who have questioned their pro-Israel upbringing." | |
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Join Jewish Voice for Peace (Hawai‘i chapter) and Hawai‘i for Palestine for a documentary screening and panel discussion on Saturday, March 9, 4:00 - 7:15 PM in the Parish Hall. (Virtual option also available.)
This community learning opportunity is being co-hosted by CUC Community Ministry and Faith Action to hear firsthand experiences and learn a different perspective.
Admission is FREE with registration. Get your tickets before they sell out! The event is open to the wider community and tickets are going quick.
Note: Masks are required at this event.
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Attend Organ Concert
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 Interim Director of Music/Organist at Third Presbyterian Church in Rochester, NY and is a candidate for the Doctor of Music Arts degree at Eastman School of Music. Admission is free. Donations are welcome.
Check out this promo video!
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Children's Ministry Diaper Drive
This Lenten season, Children's Ministry is doing a Diaper Drive in partnership with the Aloha Diaper Bank to help alleviate diaper need in our community—and the entire congregation is invited to join in!
Ways to Contribute:
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Donate diapers and/or wipes — They may be dropped off every Sunday of Lent and on Easter Sunday or dropped off in the Church Office during regular business hours during Lent.
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Let's help with these “Essentials for the Journey” for those in need in our community this Lenten season! Learn more about diaper need and its impact on our community: alohadiaperbank.org. | |
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Participate in Lenten Study
Morning & Evening Options!
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Have you failed recently? Do you feel lost, or like the road ahead is unclear? Are you ever tempted? Do you find any part of your life exhausting? Do you feel out of place among your peers, or society at large?
Join Pastor Rushan for this study throughout Lent! Based on themes explored in Eric Elnes’ book, Gifts of the Dark Wood, we will explore the proposition that our best help on life’s journey often comes from the most unlikely and misunderstood of places: a place known famously, or infamously, as the Dark Wood.
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Order Easter Flowers
The Flower Committee will distribute flowers among our various worship spaces for Easter. If you’d like to donate and dedicate a plant ($10 each) to the Glory of Easter, in honor of someone, or in memory of someone, please submit your order by Sunday, March 24, to be included in the Easter bulletins.
You may order online by clicking below OR submit a 'coupon' which is printed in the worship bulletins.
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Readers Needed for Worship!
Worship is one of the heartbeats of our church – it is the work of the whole church community in praising God, hearing God's word to us and responding in faith. One way to help each other in our worship is by reading scripture and other parts of our service. It enhances our experience of worship when we can have different faces and voices leading worship.
If you are willing to read in a worship service, please join our pool of readers! Learn more and sign up by clicking below.
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WEEKLY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES | |
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Volunteer at the CUC Thrift Shop
Volunteer with the Flower Committee
- Fridays or Saturday mornings
- Contact the church office for more info
Volunteer at Serving Aloha
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Wednesdays, 10 AM–1:30 PM; check in outside Women's Building
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NEED FOOD? Walk-in: 11 AM - 12 PM; Drive-through: 12 PM - 1 PM
Volunteer with Community Ministry
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Second Tuesdays, prep and cook 2:30–5:30 PM, distribute meals 5:45–6:45 PM
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- In this Lenten season, may we take the opportunity to orient ourselves and allow our relationship with God to guide our direction.
- Pray for the Women's League as they prepare to host the "Love and Honesty" Welcome Dinner this weekend. May all who participate feel renewed connection and deeper love for our church and community!
- Give thanks for our partnership with Troop 777 and the scouts who will join us for worship this Sunday!
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HAVE SOMETHING TO SHARE?
We welcome relevant news and events to share on the CUC website, e-blast, and/or to post on our bulletin boards. Please submit items to news@centralunionchurch.org by Wednesday to be published in the following days.
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Beware of Email Scams!
Scams come in many forms, whether it's someone impersonating a church leader, or a stranger seeming to have a good deal for you on a special product or service. Please be cautious when checking emails! Know that church staff will never ask you to purchase something or give personal information. Often you can identify an email's authenticity by verifying the sender’s email address (CUC staff emails end with @centralunionchurch.org), but it's also possible for scammers to mimic email addresses. So if you receive any strange message at all and are ever in doubt, just delete it, don't reply or click on any links. You may call the church office (808-941-0957) to confirm.
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