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"Remembering Richard Kamanu"
Hawai‘i Conference
  • Dec 23, 2020
  • 4 min

"Remembering Richard Kamanu"

Read remembrances of Richard Kawaiokalani Puninani Kamanu below who last served as an Associate Conference Minister of the Hawai‘i Conference before his death on October 24, 2020. The following three remembrances are continued from the December 2020 issue of The Friend. By Isaiah Kaʻauwai Kahu Richard Kamanu was a gentle, jovial, good-humored, cheerful, good-natured man who loved God and served God well. I am blessed to have known him in high school and in his church ministry
"Blessing for a Face Mask"
Hawai‘i Conference
  • Dec 18, 2020
  • 1 min

"Blessing for a Face Mask"

We share with you a reflection from Emerge: Blessings & Rituals for Unsheltering, from the Stillspeaking Writers' Group, a group composed of "United Church of Christ ministers and writers who collaborate on resources for people in the church, outside the church, and not sure about the church." Blessing for a Face Mask God of health and wholeness, of neighbor love and kindness, bless this mask, my slight shield against great ills: Bless the fabric that repels the drops, the ti
Mele Kalikimaka from the Association of Hawaiian Evangelical Churches (AHEC)
Hawai‘i Conference
  • Dec 18, 2020
  • 1 min

Mele Kalikimaka from the Association of Hawaiian Evangelical Churches (AHEC)

A video message from the Association of Hawaiian of Evangelical Churches: Appearances from the following: Kahu Wendell Davis, AHEC Papa Makua Kauanoe Ho‘omanawanui, Luna Ho‘omalu (President) Alaka‘i Paleka, Hua Mua Committee Kahu Wayne Higa, Committee on Church and Ministry Kahu Charles Kaupiko, West Hawai ‘i Delegate Kahu Rennie Mau, Hawai‘i PAAM Maile Baird, Kaua‘i Delegate Kerisa Carmelo, Pu‘ukū (Treasurer) Kahu Mike Warren, Christian Endeavor Lorna Bufil, Kakau ‘Olelo (Se
Conference Minister's Christmas Greetings
Hawai‘i Conference
  • Dec 18, 2020
  • 1 min

Conference Minister's Christmas Greetings

Hear a short message from our Conference Minister for this Christmas season. Traditionally, I should say I wish everyone a Mele Kalikimaka. However, given the impact of COVID-19, "merry" may not be how we describe this Christmas season. Family gatherings will be limited. Keiki we are used to welcoming might visit only over the phone or internet. Kupuna might refrain from seeing others in order to manage their risk of exposure to the coronavirus. Like you, Kerrie and I are adj
Haili Church Kahu Offers Invocation for Inauguration
Hawai‘i Conference
  • Dec 10, 2020
  • 1 min

Haili Church Kahu Offers Invocation for Inauguration

Brian Welsh, Kahu of Haili Congregational Church on Hawai'i Island, was asked to offer the invocation for the Hawai'i County Inauguration ceremony for the new Mayor and Council members on December 7. Tim Wright took this picture of the event. Brian also wanted to thank Eric Anderson, Pastor of Church of the Holy Cross in Hilo, for the use of his stole and Brian's daughter, Bethany Andersen, who made his mask and a few thousand others during this pandemic to help the community
Save the Dates for Church Leaders Event!
Hawai‘i Conference
  • Dec 10, 2020
  • 1 min

Save the Dates for Church Leaders Event!

The Church Leaders Event is coming in February, so save the dates! Similar to this past 'Aha Pae'āina, the Church Leaders Event will be held virtually on February 13, 15, 18, and 20 in 2021. There will be two workshops offered on each of the days (times to be determined). You won't want to miss it, so be sure to save the dates! More information will be coming soon!
Conference Minister Offers Prayers for Advent
David Popham
  • Dec 10, 2020
  • 1 min

Conference Minister Offers Prayers for Advent

Conference Minister David Popham offers this prayer for Advent: Pray for attentiveness to what truly matters, without being distracted by trivial things. Pray for opportunities to learn something new regularly. Pray for discernment of how God would like you to set your priorities and the ability to focus on them consistently to fulfill His purposes in your life. Pray for the grace to be able to rest, become aware of God's presence, and enjoy it. Pray for strong relationships
HCUCC Disaster Ministries December 2020 Updates
Danny Tengan
  • Dec 3, 2020
  • 2 min

HCUCC Disaster Ministries December 2020 Updates

Danny Tengan, HCUCC Disaster Ministries Coordinator, offers the following updates: Recovering Hope Dashboard Pastors are being required to navigate their own personal and familial situations while also having the weight of those who are looking to them for support, direction, and answers to questions. Incidents of suicide, domestic violence and civil unrest are also on the rise. As a result, UCC national staff across ministries, conference staff, conference disaster coordinat
Next TEL Course Starts in January 2021
Hawai‘i Conference
  • Dec 3, 2020
  • 1 min

Next TEL Course Starts in January 2021

The fourth course in Pacific School of Religion (PSR)'s Theological Education for Leadership (TEL) Program will begin in January 2021. "Thinking Theologically: God-Talk for Community Building" with Jay Johnson, will be taught online on January 9 and 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (end time may be adjusted slightly depending on the material to be taught). More details and registration information will be coming soon. TEL is an online learning program of special courses and seminar
Hawai‘i Conference aims to be "AlohaSafe"
Hawai‘i Conference
  • Dec 3, 2020
  • 2 min

Hawai‘i Conference aims to be "AlohaSafe"

Clergy learn about AlohaSafe Alert, an app designed in partnership with the Hawai‘i Department of Health to amplify contact tracing efforts
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