SUNDAY WORSHIP IN-PERSON & ONLINE
Join us for worship this Sunday at 10am HT in person and online via FB live.

SPECIAL EVENT ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 30 AT 6PM
A screening of The Letter will explore how spiritual values unite us in the face of a planetary crises of the climate, biodiversity, and a livable future. This builds on our ongoing initiatives to protect the most vulnerable of our brothers and sisters.

The event will take place on SATURDAY, SEPT 30 starting at 6:00 PM at CHURCH OF THE CROSSROADS, 1212 UNIVERSITY AVE in HONOLULU. Join us for refreshments and introductions before the film, which will air at 6:30 PM. Following the film, we will reflect on and discuss the film and how we should respond as people of faith.

DONATIONS FOR MAUI WILDFIRE RELIEF

Maui county officials are asking for monetary donations while they work to sort and distribute the material goods that have already been donated. Here are a few options for financial donations:
Hawaii Community Foundation- Maui Strong Fund
Hawai?i People's Fund: Maui Aloha
Maui Food Bank
Maui United Way

HAWAI'I AMERICAN RED CROSS
The American Red Cross of Hawai'i is there on Maui, providing shelter and comfort to those affected by the massive fires.
Please consider making a donation here.

OHANA NIGHTS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Provide a warm meal and spirit of hospitality to families with children experiencing homelessness.
Individuals, families, and organizations are welcome!
Sign up for one day, an entire week, or a recurring schedule!
Visit here for more information.

BLOOD BANK HAWAI'I

Ever considered donating your blood? Every 2 seconds someone in Hawai'i needs blood. Over 200 blood donors are needed every single day!
Please consider becoming a donor.

NATIONAL DAY CALENDAR

Hard to believe that we are more than half way thru the 2023 Year.
Time sure does fly by when your having fun!
September is -
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Sepsis Awareness Month
Also, check out these Oahu Events in September!

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH

Suicide continues to be one of the leading causes of preventable death for Hawai‘i residents. On average, almost four people die from suicide every week. A total of 1,003 residents died from suicide from 2018 to 2022. More than 76% of individuals in Hawai’i who die by suicide are men, with men ages 20 to 59 years old at the highest risk.
Sept.9: The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out-of-the-Darkness Walk

HO'OMALUHIA BOTANICAL GARDEN

Check out the 2023 Summer classes and Twilight Concerts. Good for the soul -
For more info. please click here!

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN HAWAI'I

The Nature Conservancy works with people like you to protect Hawai'i's diversity of life. Together, we can protect the plants and animals that share our world and support our wellbeing.

Together we find a way.

HALE 4 KUPUNA
Home Adaptation for a Livable Environment.
Not sure how to make home safety improvements?
This booklet will guide you through every step of the process!

City & County of Honolulu
Elderly Affairs Division, Aging and Disability Resource Center

NEED YOUR CAR OR HOME CLEANED?
Help a refugee in need!
Hire Mo to clean your car or home! Mohamed is a stateless Palestinian refugee seeking asylum in the US. Mo is in critical need of more clients so that he can afford both rent and basic needs. The Heidels know Mo from their Homesharing Hawai'i work, and can provide more info.
Mo offers both car detailing and move in/out home cleaning services (as Hygiene Pro Clean Oahu).
Contact Mo at 808-590-3868.
GIVE

PEACE OFFERING
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE, Thursday Sept. 21st, 12 noon (HST)
As we think about our CCU Peace Offering, join us in observing the International Day of Peace,
by zooming in on this special event, sponsored by the Cornell University Press,
the Conflict & Peace Specialist, and the Matsunaga Peace Institute (UH).
 
“The Saigon Sisters: Vietnamese Women Offer Insights into Peace”
with  author Patricia D. Norland & moderated by Jose Barzola
 
Register at https://saigon.eventbrite.com
 
For more info: email [email protected] and she will forward you the email notice.

FOODLAND GIVE ALOHA 2023

This September, Maika'i members are invited to donate up to $249 to participating non-profit organizations. Organizations will receive 100% of all customer donations given to their organization, plus a portion of Foodland and the Western Union Foundation's.
Organization Name: Christ Church, Uniting Disciples and Presbyterians
Organization ID Code: 78419
Foodland Give Aloha runs from September 1 - September 30, 2023.

FOOD PANTRY BASKET

Bring your non-perishable food (canned meat, boxed cereal, bags rice, canned vegetables, canned fruit, etc.) and place them in the basket at the front of the sanctuary. Your donation helps families in Kailua.

SUPPORT CCU

MAHALO NUI to all who continue to support CCU with monetary gifts!
Please start making your pledges for 2023.
Please continue to mail and / or donate online.
Please note that online donations charge a small percentage for processing, or you can choose to pay that percentage for the church.

GREETERS & SCRIPTURE READERS NEEDED

We are seeking greeters & scripture readers for Sunday morning Worship.
Please use this link to sign up.

September 17: Greeter needed
September 24: Greeter, Scripture reader, Elder on Duty needed

FLOWERS
Please consider signing up to provide flowers for Sunday worship. You can also call the church office to find out what dates are available.

Please consider signing up for flowers.
September: 24 Open
PRAY

SEND YOUR PRAYER REQUESTS
to [email protected] so we can be in prayer together as a community. These will be added to the prayer list and shared in our Monday prayer email.
To have your prayer included in the Monday prayer list, please submit your prayers before Thursday. Emails received after Thursday will be included the following week.
INFO

CAMPUS CLEAN-UP DAY THIS SATURDAY!
Have fun working with your CCU 'Ohana to spruce up our church campus - weeding, cleaning, painting, organizing, hauling, etc.
All volunteers are welcome, come when you can-leave when you must, snacks provided!

Please contact Beth Davidann (808-371-5594)

If you plan to participate or have questions.  Beth will be on campus starting from 8:30 am and anticipates wrapping up by early afternoon.  


MISSIONS COMMITTEE
The next Missions Committee meeting will be on Friday, September 29th at 3:00pm via Zoom. Join us to discuss how to allocate our remaining missions funds for the year. Click here to join the meeting:
https://hhhrc-org.zoom.us/j/88654508131?pwd=Vm02Uk5BU2FwV3Q1RWNVT3VtS1BrUT09
 

CCU SUNDAY PARKING
The CCU Council approved a month-to-month agreement with the FarmLovers Market  for use of the makai side of the CCU parking lot on Sunday mornings 8 am to 12 pm. The CCU lot will serve as overflow parking for the weekly market now located at Adventist Health Castle.  For more info about the market:  
https://farmlovers-online-marketplace.myshopify.com/pages/kailuatown-farmers-market
Please direct questions to Beth Davidann @ 808-371–5594.

SUPPORT BLUE LOTUS
Located on CCU campus, Blue Lotus seeks to bring yoga, health, and wellness to the community of Kailua.

Click here to learn more about Blue Lotus. Discover opportunities to practice wellness.