The Friend
The Oldest Newspaper West Of The Rocky Mountains, founded in 1843.
The Friend is a hard-copy glossy magazine published five times a year by the Hawai’i Conference of the United Church of Christ. Our Editorial Team strives to provide readers with articles that are timely, pique interest, and generate discussion. We invite guest writers to showcase local talent and provide a wide range of opinions and expertise. We always welcome suggestions for articles, guest writers, and photos for publication.
The Friend is available to readers free of charge! To read The Friend online, click on the issue date below.
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2026
2025
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Read more: Reflections from General Synod 35
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2024
2023
2022
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Extended article: "Generation to Generation: A Preferential Option for an Emerging, Diverse Generation" by David Vásquez-Levy
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2021
2020
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Remembering Richard Kamanu (as referred to on Page 6)
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Reflection by Beth Donaldson (as referred to on Page 8)
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2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
- Hawai‘i Conference Foundation forms Nature Conservancy Partnership
- Book Review: The Heathen School (Don Sevetson also has a review of this book in the newsletter of the New England Historical Association on page 21. Click HERE for the newsletter.)
- New Stewardship Resources (OCWM)
- Photos: Western Regional Youth Event
- 192nd ‘Aha Pae‘aina Highlights
- Special Sundays Worship Resources
- Tips on Being Good Stewards of the Earth
2013
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