People
Rev. Eric E. Page, Pastor
Pastor Eric, M.A., M.Div., believes that Spirit is always available. Eric seeks to create a sphere of integrity by modeling authenticity and compassion. He delights in sharing stories of spiritual transformation. He often speaks about diversity, prayer, spiritual principles, scripture, and religious history.
Ordained in 2011, Pastor Eric has served in various ministry roles:
Guest pastor, First United Protestant Church (UCC) in Hilo, HI (2023-2024)
Acting minister, Unity of Kona (2019-2020), Kailua-Kona, HI
Guest Speaker at various U.S. Churches (2011-present)
Officiates weddings, vow renewals, and memorial services (2011–present).
Eric’s 35-year background with community organizations includes work in administrative, archival, and educational positions:
Archivist at the Lyman Museum and Mission House, Hilo, HI (2016–present)
Archivist at Unity World Headquarters in Unity Village, MO (2004–2016)
Adjunct faculty instructor, Unity Institute and Seminary (now Unity Worldwide Spiritual Institute), Unity Village, MO
Public history specialist in non-profit agencies, Kansas City, MO (1988–2004).
Contact Pastor Eric
Do you want to get to know Pastor Eric better? Do you have a question? Please chat with Pastor Eric during Hospitality time following the Sunday worship service.
Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-3.
Drop-in visits on Thursdays
To set up an appointment: email pastor@hokuloaucc.com or phone (808) 883-8295.
Gary Ross, Music Director
Gary Ross, at home on the concert stage and jazz venues, has a wide array of credits to his name. He performed the Bach Brandenburg Concerto #2 and the Haydn Trumpet Concerto with the Central Jersey Symphony Orchestra and performed regularly with the Allentown Symphony (PA), Trenton Symphony (NJ), and the Main Street Brass Quintet.
With Crosswinds Trio, Gary toured in Europe, Canada, and across the US mainland. On the show stage, Gary performed with such celebrities as Liberace, Bobby Vinton, and Barry White.
Gary taught music for 35 years in the Lebanon Township, New Jersey school system and also taught privately. For 28 years he performed seasonally with the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse orchestra.
After retiring from public school teaching, Gary was the music director and keyboardist for the Clinton Presbyterian Church (NJ) for 5 years before moving to Hawai'i in 2019.
Council
Officers
Moderators: Yvonne Leiser and Melissa Thompson
Secretaries: Ann Marie Murphy and Jack Olson
Treasurers: Pat Dunham and Yvonne Leiser
Committee Chairs
Worship Committee: George Winchell
Pastoral Support Committee: Pat Dunham
Missions Committee: Marjorie Mrasek
Buildings and Grounds Committee: David Murphy
Contact the Moderators or church if interested in serving on the Outreach, Congregational Care and Faith Formation, or Stewardship committees.
