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.

Bylaws Updates Discussion

Saturday, Nov. 15 9:00 am via Zoom

Proposed Updated and Amended articles of Incorporation and Bylaws will be on the agenda at the November Congregational Meeting. It has been 25 years since the previous revisions.

You are encouraged to attend an Informational Session to go over the changes. Please RSVP to HokuloaUCC@icloud.com to let us know you will be attending the Zoom (on-line) session. Here are the Proposed Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and Summary of Changes. Materials are also available at the Church.

Questions and comments can also be emailed to the committee via the Church's email.

Mahalo - Your Bylaws Task Team of Helen Boyer, Yvonne Leiser, and Melissa Thompson

Congregational Annual Meeting

Please remain after worship and hospitality on Sunday, November 23 for our Congregational Meeting that will begin at approximately 10:45 HST. Everyone is invited to attend and participate whether you are a member or not. You may attend in person or via Zoom.

Agenda topics include:

Updated Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
Election of Church Officers for the 2026 Calendar Year
The final bylaws Informational Session to review the changes is this Saturday, November 15th at 9:00AM (HST) via Zoom.

The Value of Generosity

What comes to mind when you think of Hokuloa Church? Is it the aloha or the smiles? Is it the community? Maybe it is because this is a safe and welcoming place for worship or because the church helps individuals and larger efforts. What we appreciate can be supported and preserved with our shared stewardship.

We invite you to commit to another year of financial support. Please consider an increase in your General Fund pledge or, if this is new to you, consider making a pledge to support the operation of the Church. Please complete the STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE FORM or email a picture/scan of it to hokuloaucc@icloud.com in time for the blessing of gifts during worship on Sunday, November 23.

Of course, generosity is not only about money, but about how we invest our time and energy for God’s mission. Each of us carries talents, passions, and abilities. By sharing our treasures, we join God’s mission of love.

One in Christ,

Pastor Eric

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?

Scripture Studies
Practical Spirituality
UCC Connections
Open and Affirming (ONA) topics
Hawaiian culture and language
Contemporary Issues.

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.

Decorate the sanctuary for Advent and Christmas (Saturday, November 29th at 1PM)
Holiday Food Drive
Salvation Army Red Kettle Bell Ringing
Advent Devotional sessions
Community Concerts
Advent and Christmas worship services