2020 Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebrations

A number of Hawai‘i Conference churches took part in interfaith thanksgiving celebrations online this year, including churches in the Nu‘uanu Valley of O‘ahu and on the east side of Hawai‘i island.

Join the virtual celebrations this year from wherever you are!

Nu‘uanu Valley 59th Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration

This is the longest running interfaith service in Hawai'i hosted by faith communities of Nu'uanu Valley, including three Hawai'i Conference churches:

• Community Church of Honolulu

• Nu'uanu Congregational Church

• United Church of Christ Judd Street

This year's offering will benefit We Are Oceania (WAO), a local collaborative project aimed at centralizing the support system for all Micronesian communities, families and individuals in Hawai‘i.

The best way to give to WAO is by sending a check to:

720 North King Street

Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

Watch a recording of the service HERE.

Interfaith Communities in Action Thanksgiving Celebration 2020

"Faith communities from East Hawai'i join annually to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and the act of giving thanks." This year's celebration features video contributions from various congregations sending blessings, appreciation, and joy.

Look for members of these HCUCC churches in the ICIA Thanksgiving celebration:

• Church of the Holy Cross

• First United Protestant Church of Hilo

• Hilo Coast UCC

This year's offering will benefit Hawai‘i Diaper Bank, a community project which serves and supports the keiki of Hawaiʻi by providing diapers, wipes, and other basic essentials to organizations that assist low-income families with young children. Donations can be made through their website.

Watch a recording of the service HERE.