Despite destruction, Helani Congregational Church continues to worship
- Hawai‘i Conference
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On the morning of October 2, 2025, a fire destroyed the sanctuary building of Helani Congregational Church in Kona, Hawai‘i.
View the coverage from Hawai‘i News Now:
Associate Conference Minister Jonathan Roach, deployed on Hawai‘i Island, and Helani Church moderator Rollin Rabara shared remarks.
Photos of the church building before the fire:
The church held worship on October 5, the first Sunday following the fire, which also happened to be World Communion Sunday.
Donations can be sent directly to Helani Congregational Church:
P.O. Box 2509
Kealakekua, HI 96750
Donations may also be given online through the Hawai‘i Disaster Relief Fund. Please add a note designating the donation to Helani Congregational Church.
