Sunday, May 25 @ 10:45 am, Sanctuary
Music Sunday is here again! The Fellowship Choir will sing a fun, upbeat anthem, “Praise the Lord (Bwana Asifiwe)” that will get us all tapping our toes, the Ukulele Fellowship will present “Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World” (Israel Kamakawiowoole version), and we will have several other groups and a solo or two. This is a Sunday not
Worship Service Sunday, May 18 at 10:45 am, Sanctuary
Special Offering for United Methodist Committee on Relief
Guest Preacher: Rev. Rona Mangayayam
Mark your calendars! The next Church Clean Up will be
Saturday, November 15, 2024 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mahalo for your continued support!
Starting Sunday, April 27th , 9am-10am with Brian Maeshiro in Komuro Lounge. No
Homework – No Required Reading.
Topics for discussion include:
When Christians Are Unchristian
Christians, Science, and Politics
When Speaking of Other Religions
When Bad Things Happen
In Dealing with Homosexuality
When Christians Get It Right
This is a flexible, come-as-you-can Sunday
gathering—feel free to join us whenever you are available! We’ll watch segments
from the course DVD together and engage in meaningful discussions.
This year’s rummage sale is Saturday, May 3 from 9-12.
If any questions, contact Annette Okimoto or Sachi Taketa.
We will recognize our graduates on Sunday, June 8 during 10:45 a.m. worship! Please let us know of upcoming graduates (including preschool; elementary, middle, and high school; college; and training programs). Please send photos and a brief bio about your graduate… email to Rene by May 30. We look forward to celebrating with you!!
Palm Sunday, Apr. 13th @ 10:45 am
We will begin the worship service in the courtyard before the Palm Processional around the church, starting through the main gate into the parking lot, processing by the intersection at Vineyard & Nu’uanu, and back into the courtyard through gate on Vineyard side, near the office. Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Sermon title: “The Heart of Holy Week: Two Processions” (Rev. Fran), Gift of Music: “Palm Sunday” (Ukulele Fellowship).
Holy Thursday, Apr. 17th @ 5:00 pm
Our remembrance of the Last Supper will be with soup made by Davy Lee and bread by Linda Matsushita. We will have “hand washing” in place of foot washing, and conclude with a Service of Tenebrae (Shadows).
Good Friday, Apr. 18th @ 10:00am Labyrinth, 12:00 pm Service
The labyrinth will be set up in Miyama Hall. Scriptures will be from the Gospels, remembering Jesus’ last words. At the end of the worship service, we will clear the chancel area, and drape the altar & cross in black. The tradition is to leave the sanctuary in silence, mourning the Crucified Christ.
Easter Sunday, Apr. 20th @ 10:45 am
Easter Sunday Service with Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch in Miyama Hall After Worship. Our worship will be joyful with the addition of the brass quintet directed by Jordan Goto, and the choir anthem, “Alleluia, Christ is Risen.” Bring flowers from your garden if you have them to decorate the flower cross, and stay for the fellowship potluck after church. Bring salads, vegetables and your favorite desserts to share. Thanks to Haoa Morris for donations of ham and colorful decorations.
March 5th, 2025 12:00 PM in the Sanctuary
We invite you to join us for our Ash Wednesday service as we begin our Season of Lent. Our Lenten Theme is “Through the Valley of the Shadow into the Light.”
The Royukai Senior Fellowship meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 9:30 am
to 12:00 pm in Komuro Lounge. Contact Jo Tanimoto at the church office for more info.
You are invited to a special evening of community, culture, and support at the Refugee & Immigration Law Clinic’s Spring Fundraiser on Feb. 15th from 5:00pm-7:00pm in Miyama Hall. Suggested Donation: $25.