2025 Pastoral Leaders Retreat

September 8-10, 2025 (Monday–Wednesday) | Camp Mokule‘ia

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​Made possible by the HCUCC Formation Missional Team and the Brown Endowment of the United Church Funds

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Wisdom: Deep Calls to Deep 

Listening for God's Wisdom

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Psalm 42:7-8

Deep calls to deep
   in the roar of your waterfalls;
all your waves and breakers
   have swept over me.

By day the Lord directs his love,
   at night his song is with me—
   a prayer to the God of my life.

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This year's Pastoral Leader's Retreat invites you to a time of rest, receiving, and renewal on the beautiful north shore of Oʻahu. With the guidance of guest speaker Dr. Manulani Meyer and spiritual director Larissa Marks, participants will have opportunities to receive deep wisdom from these leaders who are rooted and raised in Hawai’i, in addition to making rich connections with colleagues. 

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RETREAT LEADERS

Dr. Manulani Meyer is a well-respected speaker and thought leader on Hawaiian wisdom and justice. Larissa Marks, a spiritual director on Oʻahu, joins us again to help guide our time together in both receiving and responding to the wisdom gained. 

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Monday, September 8

1-4pm - Relaxed fellowship at Waialua UCC Church as people arrive

4pm - Begin checking in at Camp Mokule‘ia and get settled into the rooms

6pm - Dinner, first session to follow

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Wednesday, September 10

1pm - Retreat ends after lunch

 

Flying in? For those scheduling airline tickets and who will need shuttle service:  

Please book your flights to arrive between 1pm – 3pm on September 8 and depart after 3pm on September 10.

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Be sure to register early for this retreat, sponsored by the Formation Missional Team of the Hawai‘i Conference United Church of Christ. 

 

RETREAT COSTS

Full Retreat costs include single-occupancy lodging*, meals, and retreat content

*If we exceed the amount of rooms, we may need to ask participants to share a double-occupancy room.  

 

• Early-Bird Special from June 12-19 (postmarked) - $150 per person
   

• Full Retreat from June 20 and on - $175 per person 
   

• Commuter (includes retreat content, lunch and dinners) - $75 per person
   

• Beyond UCC Registration - $255 per person – This year we are offering a "Beyond UCC Registration" for the pastoral leaders of denominations and congregations that are not part of the Hawai‘i Conference UCC.  These registrations will be accepted after July 25, based on availability.  ​

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Churches are encouraged to pay their pastor's registration fees!

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QUESTIONS? Contact Cara Ann Maeda (pastor of Hilo Coast UCC): pastorcaraann@gmail.com