Events
Thursday Open House
Hokuloa Church welcomes visitors to tour the chapel and grounds every Thursday from 10-2. Talk with the volunteers. Meditate in the chapel. Have a picnic lunch on the grounds. The volunteers are on hand to clean, prune, print the order of service, and most importantly gather for lunch and conversation. Please join us for the fun and fellowship on Thursdays at the church.
Hokuloa UCC is a "hybrid" church with some participants who attend in-person most of the time and others who attend on-line most of the time.
Each Sunday there are two post-worship fellowship gatherings. Some of the in-person group gather under the monkeypod tree for treats and conversation. Likewise, some of the on-line folks share news and conversation.
Talk Story -
The monthly small group Talk Story is a way for the in-person and on-line folks to get to know each other and build relationships. You don't need to be on Hawai'i Island to be part of the Hokuloa 'Ohana!
This is an opportunity to meet on line (via Zoom) and share news, conversations, and stories with 'ohana from across Hawai'i Island and the Mainland.
The Talk Story Gathering is a chance to interact with other members and friends of Hokuloa - purely social.
Congregational Meeting Summary
A congregational meeting was held on Sunday, November 23rd. The proposed updates to the Hokuloa Church Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws were adopted by consensus. Mahalo to the Bylaws Task Force (Helen Boyer, Yvonne Leiser, Melissa Thompson) for their effort to complete the first update to our governing documents in 25 years.
Pastor Eric presented the significant events in the life of the congregation since he became our full-time pastor and ideas for our joint ministry in the future.
Church officers elected for 2026 are Yvonne Leiser, Moderator; Melissa Thompson, Co-Moderator; Anne Marie Murphy, Secretary; Jack Olson, Co-Secretary; Pat Dunham, Treasurer; Yvonne Leiser, Co-Treasurer.
Hokuloa Church Holiday Activities
The Holiday Season will be here soon! Plan to join the Hokuloa ʻohana in mission, service, and faith formation activities. Share the Holiday Events flyer with your friends.
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Decorate the sanctuary for Advent and Christmas (Saturday, November 29th at 1PM)
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Holiday Food Drive
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Salvation Army Red Kettle Bell Ringing
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Advent Devotional sessions
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Community Concerts
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Advent and Christmas worship services
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Help decorate the sanctuary and grounds for Advent and Christmas season. Also prepare an outreach mailing. Saturday, November 29th at 1PM
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Talk Story on Zoom. Tuesday, December 2 at 2PM (HST)
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2025 Hokuloa Holiday Events flyer
Learning at Hokuloa Church
FUTURE EVENTS
Small Groups.
Hokuloa Church uses small groups that can launch anytime for in-person or online gatherings. The program is meant for connections that are spiritual, social, and supportive.
The Faith Formation Symbol.
The Hawaiian word Hokuloa translates as great star, Venus, and morning or evening star.
Faith Formation Categories.
What would you like to learn at Hokuloa United Church of Christ?
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Scripture Studies
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Practical Spirituality
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UCC Connections
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Open and Affirming (ONA) topics
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Hawaiian culture and language
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Contemporary Issues.
Community Food Drive Update
Hokuloa's Holiday Food Drive is helping The Food Basket meet the increased need for food assistance on the Big Island due to higher food costs and recent disruptions to government food programs. A first delivery of donated food and over $3500 was taken to The Food Basket this week. The food drive has already exceeded last year's results. Donations of non-perishable food and cash will be accepted through December 28th.
All food drive donations will be distributed through the Hawaii Food Basket, the Hawaii Island food bank. Food shelves nationwide are being depleted as SNAP benefit disruptions due to the federal government shutdown are increasing demand from both new and existing clients
