A Word From Kahu

Aloha mai kākou, I came across this essay by Jesse A. Zink, a theologian in Montreal. I want to share it with you, for discussion. In an excerpt from his soon to be published book, Zink argues that Christians must embrace their identity as migrants, but that we think of this not solely in terms… Continue reading Embracing Our Identity as Migrants: A Reading

If you are planning on helping families at a food bank this season, here are some things you things you may not be aware of: 1. Many people donate Mac and Cheese in the box. Families can rarely use it because it needs milk and butter which is hard to get from regular food banks.… Continue reading Re: Food Donations: A friend on the mainland shared this… take what is helpful and ignore the rest

Whew– I’ve had a day. How about all of you? How is it with your soul, dear ones? How are you taking care of yourself during these days? For many years I have found solace in Morning & Evening Prayer. I use the Book of Common Prayer as my guide through the hours and the… Continue reading Evening Prayer

Aloha mai kākou, Shortly after the events of September 11, 2001, I was distraught. The events of that day were traumatic and are still felt deeply by many. I was living in Ohio at the time, serving as an Associate Pastor at the First Baptist Church in Springfield, Ohio. I had heard of the Taize… Continue reading Pastoral Letter, November 6, 2024

Aloha mai kākou, I thought we had a good day in church yesterday. Another Sunday of “real good church.” I want to express my gratitude for all the wonderful musicians of our church, and for our choir, which debuted their first Choral Anthem yesterday with Na Ke Akua ‘Oe E Kia’i. It’s the day before the… Continue reading Fast & Pray

It’s All Saints Day today and I just read a message on Caring Bridge from my former clergy colleague in NY, Rev. Karen Eiler. Karen was the first pastor I met when I started my ministry in White Plains. A gifted preacher, singer, and master of the liturgical arts, she is a dynamic and creative… Continue reading All Saints, Karen & Beds

I had the great honor of officiating a wedding yesterday, the first wedding that I have done here at Keawala’i Congregational Church. (I have had MANY vow renewals here, a slew of them, and they are sources of great joy. One day, we had three generation’s of men who came to renew vows with their… Continue reading Wedding

The impact of Hurricane Helene is widespread and devastating, as more than 100 people have been confirmed dead, over 2 million people are without power, and damages are estimated to be over $140 billion. We know of two UCC congregations on Florida’s Gulf Coast whose church buildings suffered significant flood damage, and another building that… Continue reading Hurricane Helene: Here’s How You Can Help

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Aris Banaag, Event Chairman Email: mauimensmarch@gmail.com PRESS RELEASE September 28, 2024 Maui Rallies for the 5th Annual Men’s March Against Violence on October 4, 2024 Kahului, HI – The 5th Annual Maui Men’s March Against Violence is fast approaching and will take place on Friday, October 4, 2024, from 11:30 AM… Continue reading Maui Men’s March Against Violence, October 4