e-Blast
October 22, 2020
October 25, 2020

Rev. Tracy Howe Wispelwey, Rev. Brandon Duran, and Rev. Mary Herbig
Livestream at 10 AM
Passcode: 037417

Special Guest, The Rev. Tracy Howe Wispelway, Founder of Restoration Village Arts, Minister of Congregational and Community Engagement, Justice and Local Church Ministries, National setting of the UCC

Virtual Aloha Lanai
7 am:
Meeting ID: 828 1144 2635
Passcode: Aloha

9 am:
Meeting ID: 832 1350 7618 
Passcode: Worship

11 am: 
Meeting ID: 859 7383 9801
Password: Aloha

New to CUC:
Meeting ID: 873 7101 8426
No password required
Caution: Fake Email
Recently, there has been an uptick in fake email accounts posing as Pastor Brandon. The church's system is secure. It has not been hacked or compromised. An individual creates an email account that may look like Pastor Brandon's email address. The fake accounts have emails such as:

  • pastormail516@gmail.com
  • brandonduran.centralunionchurch@gmail.com
  • pastoralonline21972@gmail.com
  • revduranbrandon@gmail.com

Notice that some of the fake accounts look very convincing.  Often the message from one of these fake accounts says something like, "I have a request that I need you to handle. I am currently busy so no calls, just reply to my email." If you get a message like this please check to see the exact email address. If the email is not from Pastor Brandon's email (brandon-duran@centralunionchurch.org) then do not reply. Simply delete the email. If you have questions or doubts about the authenticity of a message, then feel free to call Pastor Brandon anytime at 440-3010.

We are in touch with our IT consultants regarding possible next steps. We're sharing this broadly because we want you to remain safe. May God help us all navigate these challenging times with integrity and grace.
STAYING CONNECTED
CUC Council Meeting
The October Council meeting will be held Tuesday, October 27 at 5:00. Anyone who would like to attend may email council-chair@centralunionchurch.org for the zoom link.
All are welcome to join us in our effort to serve the community. We appreciate any extra pair of hands for this ministry even if the volunteer cannot stay for the entire duration of the time slot. To select a time, click here.
Update on Faith Action Investment Drive
We are right in the middle of our annual Faith Action Unit Investment Drive. The Drive started on September 19th and will run up to Halloween. We call it an “Investment Drive” because, while we are a 501c organization (i.e., tax-deductible), funds given to Faith Action are an investment in a better future. Thus far, we have received $10,708 in investments from the various units, and more money is coming in. Our goal of $15,000 is definitely within reach. Mahalo to all who have invested so far!

A full update on the 2020 unit investment drive is available on the Faith Action website at https://www.faithactionhawaii.org/post/unit-investment-drive-update-2020

Also on the website is video featuring Rev. Sam Domingo speaking of the importance of investing.  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EK1p7txYE1-QZLI7YHRDqx-7pb7nHs9R/view?usp=sharing
To view the October edition of the Spire, click here.
CENTRAL UNION WINDWARD MINISTRY EVENTS
the week of October 25 to October 31
All are welcome to join us!
Sunday In-Person Worship Service: October 25, 2020 at 10 AM
Featuring sermon by Kahu Richard Walenta and music by Dr. Tommy Yee

All attendees will be required to sign in with contact information, have a non-contact temperature check, and certify that you can follow the Covid-19 rules set by Central Union Church. CUW Members and friends will receive the CUW guidelines and the CUC Covid-19 Certification Notice by email several days before October 25.  
Guidelines will be posted outside the sanctuary and can be reviewed before entering.

For more information, please contact us at CUWministry@gmail.com


Ongoing Wednesday Zoom Centering Prayer: 6:30 to 7:00 PM
Zoom Code: 857 1946 0941 (no password) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85719460941


CUW links to like and follow
#centralunionwindward
Mindful Movement with Bamboo Sticks
NOW ONLINE every Wednesday 5:00 - 6:15 PM
Contact Carol Alevizos at carol.alevizos@gmail.com for more information and for the Zoom link to attend.
Centering Prayer
Join us every Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8 PM on Zoom. To participate, contact Carol for more information and for the Zoom link.
Stay up to date on all of the happenings at Central Union Church by visiting our website: www.centralunionchurch.org

The due date for articles for the November 2020 Spire is Monday, October 26th. Please email all submissions to news@centralunionchurch.org.

We welcome articles for the CUC Website, News, e-Blast, and/or post on our bulletin boards. The deadline for each publication is the Tuesday preceding each Sunday. Please submit all articles to news@centralunionchurch.org. 

CENTRAL UNION CHURCH
1660 SOUTH BERETANIA STREET
HONOLULU, HAWAII 96826
(808) 941 - 0957 WWW.CENTRALUNIONCHURCH.ORG
CENTRAL UNION WINDWARD 
38 KANEOHE BAY DRIVE
KAILUA, HAWAII 96734
(808) 254-3802