Category: Events

Book Study: Sermon on the Mount

Sunday mornings 9:00am – 10:00am, Komuro Lounge

All are invited Sunday mornings 9:00am – 10:00am starting February 22nd in Komuro Lounge. Amy-Jill Levine approaches the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7) in its Jewish setting, revealing Jesus as a Jewish moral teacher calling us into deeper compassion and everyday faithfulness.

Each week we will listen to a chapter session and share our reflections as we explore Jesus’s teachings as a practical, hopeful way of living as God intends. No homework: The book is optional and available on Amazon. Come whenever you can – everyone is welcome.



Ash Wednesday – Feb. 18

February 18, 2026 in the Sanctuary

We invite you to join us for our Ash Wednesday service as we begin our Season of Lent. Stay tuned for more information.

Evening Worship

Evening worship meets at 5:00 pm every first Sunday of the month in the Sanctuary. After worship service we host a potluck. All are welcome! Contact Davy Lee or Jo Tanimoto for more information.

Coffee with the Pastor

You are invited to join Pastor Lea after worship service on the second Sunday of each month. This is a great opportunity to meet Pastor Lea, ask questions, share your story, and discuss ideas over a cup of coffee!
 

Human Relations Sunday Feb. 1

Sunday, February 1, 2026 @ 10:45 am, Sanctuary

The scripture is Genesis 4:1-16. You are invited to meditate on this reading throughout the week. Bishop Kristin Stoneking from Mountain Sky area will preach and preside at Communion. Please join us at a potluck lunch following worship.

Blue Christmas – Dec. 21

Sunday, December 21 @ 5:00 pm at Harris United Methodist Church

A quiet time to acknowledge grief, pain, loss and receive God’s comfort and love.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Nov. 25

Tues., Nov. 25, 2025 at 7:00 pm. 

The Nu’uanu Valley Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held at Honpa Hongwanji , on Tues., Nov. 25, 2025 at 7:00 pm.  Our theme is “Kahea – Calling All Peacemakers”.  Participants include Temple Emanu-el, Baha’I Faith, First Unitarian Church, Hawaiian Church of Hawaii Nei, UCC Judd St. Church, Soka Gakkai International, Nu’uanu Congregational Church, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Community Church, Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Harris UMC.  A fellowship time follows the service with the added opportunity to visit participating non-profits that serve the community. See Pastor Lea, Mona Bomgaars or Diane Matsuura who serve on the planning team for any questions.  Everyone is invited to attend and bring friends!