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THIS SUNDAY
April 28, 2024
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WORSHIP
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Sermon by Rev. Rushan Sinnaduray
"Connected to the Vine"
7 AM – Atherton Memorial Chapel
9 AM – Sanctuary
11 AM – Parish Hall
View the worship bulletin
10 AM - Online
Via Zoom or Facebook
Webinar ID: 871 4936 7567; Passcode: cuc
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38 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kailua, Hawai‘i 96734
808-254-3802 • cuwindward@gmail.com
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Central Union Windward Ministry
Sunday Worship
10 AM - Windward Sanctuary
Sermon by Rev. Jessica Briggs
"Branch Out"
Lorna Bright, Worship Musician
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Are you on Facebook? Follow and "like" Central Union Windward's new Facebook page! | | |
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Central Union Pohnpei Ministry
Sunday Worship
11 AM - Atherton Memorial Chapel
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It's National Volunteer Week – a time to not only do something good for our community, but also a time to recognize and celebrate the impact of volunteers. A church is not its facilities or treasured history, but rather its people, and we at Central Union Church have countless people who willingly, freely, and generously give of their time and skills to "Engage and Embrace ALL as we seek to Embody Christ!” to share God's love, to amplify our impact within our church ‘ohana and the wider community.
To all those who help in worship, prepare and beautify worship spaces, set up and clean up behind the scenes, lead small groups, serve on committees, show up for meetings, respond to requests for help, volunteer as receptionists, share gifts of art and song, assist in the Thrift Shop, participate in Serving Aloha, prepare meals for our neighbors, care for our keiki and kūpuna – you are essential for our shared ministry and the vitality of our church. Know that you are seen, valued, and appreciated! THANK YOU!!!!!
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In Praise of Volunteers
"In honor of National Volunteer Month in April, I want to celebrate all of you who shape the well-being of our congregations, the conference, and our broader communities through acts of service. Your acts of engagement ripple outward, leaving a lasting impact on individuals, families, and society as a whole." read more
–David Popham, UCC Conference Minister
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"Dream Big" and BID to support Central Union Church Preschool!
This year's DAZZLE online auction is currently live with over 100 items and experiences to bid on. There's something for everyone!
Check it out and submit your final bid by Sunday, April 28, at 8 PM!
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Young(ish) Adults Invited for New Beginnings! | |
If you are part of Generations X, Y, or Z, you are invited to the “New Beginnings” kick-off party of our Young(ish) Adult Ministry where we will share more about our future plans. We would love to see you there THIS SATURDAY, April 27, at Ala Moana Beach Park from 2 to 5 PM! We hope to reach our goal of 30 people! Contact mary-herbig@centralunionchurch.org. | | |
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Order Your CUC Shirt!
Need a no-brainer outfit to wear at church? Wanna wear CUC on your heart?
Order a shirt for $25! They're polo-style, dark forest green shirts of Dri Fit, moisture-wicking material. The church 'logo', a cross encircled by "Central Union Church, Love Never Faileth" is embroidered in white on the chest. Available in sizes XS to 4XL.
Order by April 30 to get your shirt by the end of May! Order forms can be found in Sunday worship bulletins and submitted in the offering plate. Or download an order form and turn it in to our Organizational Manager at the Church Office during the week or by email,
jennie-scott@centralunionchurch.org.
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View Service of Installation
On April 14, we celebrated the formal installation of Pastor Rushan as our Senior Minister. Mahalo to all who were part of this important occasion in the life of our church!
If you missed the service, you can view a recording!
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CUC to Host 202nd ‘Aha
Central Union will be hosting the 202nd ‘Aha Pae‘āina of the Hawai‘i Conference United Church of Christ. from June 13-15. This is the annual gathering of the larger body to which we belong. It will be in person again for the first time since the onset of COVID!
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There will be worship, workshops, and business sessions. It's an opportunity to gather with our UCC siblings here in Hawai‘i and learn more about the Conference which we all make up. ALL are invited to attend. REGISTER BY MAY 13 | | |
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Devotional for Easter
Easter Sunday is behind us, but the Easter season is before us!
"I pray this Easter season that the Easter story challenges us to live lives of joy, of faith and compassion. I pray that the Easter story challenges you and me to be steadfast in the face of injustice and gentle in the face of violence and to always speak truth to power with courage. I pray that the Easter story challenges you and me to let our lives be characterized by a search for wisdom and challenges us to witness to the love in Jesus Christ for all people without exception – this love which lives, and dies and lives again as it irrigates our souls and sustains us in our daily life." read more
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WEEKLY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES | |
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Volunteer at the CUC Thrift Shop
Volunteer with the Flower Committee
- Fridays or Saturday mornings
- Contact the church office for more info
Volunteer at Serving Aloha
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Wednesdays, 10 AM–1:30 PM; check in outside Women's Building
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NEED FOOD? Walk-in: 11 AM - 12 PM; Drive-through: 12 PM - 1 PM
Volunteer with Community Ministry
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Second Tuesdays, prep and cook 2:30–5:30 PM, distribute meals 5:45–6:45 PM
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Readers Needed for Worship!
Worship is one of the heartbeats of our church – it is the work of the whole church community in praising God, hearing God's word to us and responding in faith. One way to help each other in our worship is by reading scripture and other parts of our service. It enhances our experience of worship when we can have different faces and voices leading worship.
If you are willing to read in a worship service, please join our pool of readers! Learn more and sign up by clicking HERE.
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- Pray for the preschool's DAZZLE fundraiser this Friday – for the final preparations and all the work that's gone into making a wonderful experience for the guests. May all enjoy the evening and be inspired to support our preschool!
- Pray for everyone who comes to our campus seeking something, whether it's a good word, a space to rest, physical or spiritual nourishment. May they be met with kindness.
- Give thanks for the many volunteers who freely and generously share of themselves and their time to make possible all that we do as a church!
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HAVE SOMETHING TO SHARE?
We welcome relevant news and events to share on the CUC website, e-blast, and/or to post on our bulletin boards. Please submit items to news@centralunionchurch.org by Wednesday to be published in the following days.
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Beware of Email Scams!
Scams come in many forms, whether it's someone impersonating a church leader, or a stranger seeming to have a good deal for you on a special product or service. Please be cautious when checking emails! Know that church staff will never ask you to purchase something or give personal information. Often you can identify an email's authenticity by verifying the sender’s email address (CUC staff emails end with @centralunionchurch.org), but it's also possible for scammers to mimic email addresses. So if you receive any strange message at all and are ever in doubt, just delete it, don't reply or click on any links. You may call the church office (808-941-0957) to confirm.
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