David Vásquez-Levy visits with Hawai‘i churches

The Pacific School of Religion (Berkeley, California) and the Hawaiʻi Conference of the United Church of Christ have a history of collaboration through which numerous pastors have been trained, continuing education opportunities have been provided, leadership formation has been supported, and beneficial partnerships across the Pacific Rim have grown.

The Rev. Dr. David Vásquez-Levy, President of PSR, visited with several Hawai‘i churches in January:

Central Union Church of Honolulu

Sunday, January 16, 2022

Rev. Vásquez-Levy preached in Central Union's in-person and online services. Hear his sermon based on Genesis 32:22-31, titled "Wrestling in the Night: Epiphanies in a Time of Pandemic, Protest, and Polarization" HERE (beginning around 15:20).

Kōloa Union Church (Kaua‘i)

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Kōloa Union Church gathered together to hear the Rev. Dr. David Vásquez-Levy share about leadership in the 21st century: "Wisdom Based Leadership: Preparing a New Generation of Spiritually Rooted Leaders to Create a World Where All Can Thrive."

*Wisdom Based Leadership for Social Transformation is an online certificate program offered by the Ignite Institute, an action enterprise of PSR.

Tiffany Marrotte and Linda Ka‘auwai-Iwamoto were celebrated for earning certificates in "Theological Education for Leadership" through PSR!

Waiokeola Congregational Church (O‘ahu)

Sunday, January 23, 2022 Rev. Vásquez-Levy joined Waiokeola for worship where he also preached (beginning around 12:20).