Category: Events

Category: Events

All Saints Day – Nov. 8

Sunday, November 8 has been chosen as All Saints Day, the special worship service when we honor and remember the saints that have gone before us since October 2025. If there is a loved one you would like remembered, please call or email the Harris Secretary, at 536-9602 or admin@harrisumc.org and provide the full name of your saint and date of passing. We would also like a photo of your loved one sent via email to admin@harrisumc.org as soon as possible, but no later than Monday, Nov. 2.

World Communion Sunday-Oct. 4

October 4, 2026 @ 10:45 am, Sanctuary

Please feel free to wear cultural dress and bring breads which symbolizes your heritage.

The funds raised by the World Communion Sunday offering in United Methodist churches continue Wesley’s mission of supporting the formation and education of Christian leaders in all walks of life, all around the world, especially those who may be least able to afford a university education. Half of the funds raised go to support the World Communion Scholarships offered through the General Board of Global Ministries. The other half go to support the Ethnic Scholarship Program  (35%) and Ethnic In-Service Training Grants (15%) sponsored by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

Harris Mission Bazaar Nov. 7

Saturday, November 7 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Harris United Methodist Church, 20 S. Vineyard Blvd.

Donations are currently being accepted. White elephant items, books, suitcases, irons, lamps, backpacks, toys, office supplies, kitchen ware, etc. Sorry we are not equipped to handle furniture or air conditioners. Please DO NOT bring used clothing.

Stewardship Celebration Potluck – Sept. 27

Sept. 27th @ 10:45 am, Sanctuary, Miyama Hall

Our 2026 Stewardship Campaign will begin the first Sunday in September. Come and support your Harris Church as we plan for the next year. You are invited to the celebration potluck on September 27th after worship service.
 

Christian Education Sunday Aug. 30

Aug. 25th at 10:45am in the Sanctuary

Christian Education Sunday is Aug. 30
Join us for a Potluck Breakfast in Miyama Hall at 9:00 am on Aug. 30. Bring your favorite breakfast foods (e.g. fruits, muffins, musubi, pastries, etc). Hot breakfast items such as scrambled eggs, Portuguese sausage, spam and toast will be provided by the Fellowship group. Beverages such as fruit juices, coffee, tea and water will also be available. After breakfast, we will celebrate our special Christian Education Sunday at the 10:45 a.m. worship service in the sanctuary. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Peace with Justice Sunday – Aug 16

Aug 16, 2026 @ 10:45am, Sanctuary

Guest Preacher: Liza Ryan Gill

Peace With Justice Sunday is one of the special Sundays of The United Methodist Church. Each year on this special Sunday, United Methodists across the globe give offerings to promote peace all over the world.

Liza Ryan Gill is the Executive Director of the Hawaiʻi
Coalition for Immigration Rights. She is a community
advocate and political consultant. Researched/reviewed
literature on public trust building, democratization, and
indigenous methods of reconciliation. Produced two
papers on the causes of intrastate conflict in Southeast
Asia. With a professional background in coalition-building
and public policy, she brings a global perspective shaped
by living and working in over 25 countries.

Peace Bell Ringing – Aug. 6

August 6th, 2026 @ 9am, Harris Courtyard

Join us for a short prayer for peace. This is the anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima, Japan.

UMCOR Sunday – Jun 28

Worship Service Sunday, June 28 at 10:45 am, Sanctuary

Special Offering for United Methodist Committee on Relief

Guest Preacher: TBD

Pentecost Sunday – May 24

May 24 @ 10:45 am, Sanctuary

All are invited to wear red.

On Pentecost Sunday, we remember the day the disciples received the Holy Spirit in a special way. The story in Acts 2 describes a powerful wind and tongues of fire as the Holy Spirit was poured out on people from all over the world who came to Jerusalem to celebrate a Jewish feast. At the first Pentecost over 3000 people were baptized, creating the first church. This is why Pentecost is known as the birthday of the Christian church.

The word Pentecost comes from a Greek word meaning fiftieth. The Jewish Festival of Pentecost (called Shavuot, meaning “weeks” in Hebrew) falls on the fiftieth day after the original Passover. On that day, God gave the Torah to Moses on Mount Sinai. The Christian festival of Pentecost falls on the 50th day after the resurrection of Jesus.