Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Featuring Kahu Kealahou Alika
Guest musician Ron Kuala’au
December 24, 2025 at 5:30pm
The Annual Christmas Eve Service at historic Keawalaʻi Congregational Church – United Church of Christ will be held on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the grounds of the church. The outdoor service will be officiated by Kahu Kealahou Alika and includes the church choir, Nā Leo Nahenahe, under the direction of Thomas Goedecke along with featured special guest musician Ron Kuala’au who will begin playing at 5pm so plan to arrive early! The beauty of a Mākena sunset will accent our celebration of the birth of Jesus. Our program will include many familiar carols in English and Hawaiian. Please feel free to bring a flower to decorate the trees.
Seating will be provided for 500. Please dress for the weather. Parking will be available in the parking lots adjacent to the church and along Mākena Road. Overflow parking will also be available in the south Maluaka Beach parking lot (Makena Alanui, pass Honoiki Street, turn right onto Makena Keonoio Rd. – note: leave time to walk on the pathway through to the church). For more information, please call (808) 879-5557.