GATHER

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

Wednesday Women's Fellowship
Pastor Kate and Sara Nayeb-Hashemi are organizing a weekly women's fellowship group beginning next Wednesday, September 27th at 6:00pm. We will pray with one another and hold open space for questions of life and faith. This week, we'll begin by discussing, "What is giving you life right now?" Bring a chair and we will meet in the courtyard outside the Sanctuary. Come join us. All women are welcome!

Saturday Morning Hike
Mark your calendars for the morning of October 7th for a churchwide hike! Stay tuned for more details.

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.

To learn more, please visit www.hipl.org/home/events or contact the sponsor, Hawai?i Interfaith Power and Light, at [email protected].

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.

Find a blood drive and schedule an appointment near you!

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!

75th ANNUAL FLORAL PARADE

Come down and check out the 75th Annual Aloha Festival Floral Parade on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from Ala Moana Park through Kal?kaua Avenue to Kapi‘olani Park.

Watch the beautifully decorated floral floats and p??? riders showcasing the meaning and hospitality of the Aloha Spirit.

Also, don't forget about the 69th Annual Waik?k? Ho‘olaule‘a on Saturday, September 29. Ono grinds, live entertainment, h?lau hula, craft vendors and so much more all on legendary Kal?kaua Avenue.

HO'OMALUHIA BOTANICAL GARDEN

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

The K?kua Hawai?i Foundation

Turns 20! Mahalo Kim and Jack Johnson for your dedication and vision. Teaching our keiki how to become stewards of our earth. To live a more sustainable life style and inspired to live a healthier and greener life.

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 24: Greeter needed

October 1: Greeter needed
October 8: 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 Full
October 1, 8, 15, 22 Full
October 29: 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

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.