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Kukui Lamalama
A Publication of the First Unitarian Church of Honolulu
Volume 2017, Number 1 January, 2017
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Good Conversation & Good Company.
(See page 9 for more information.)
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Upcoming Services Honolulu Campus First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Hwy http://www.unitariansofhi.org/
Martina Queenth
Sunday, January 1, 10:00 am Love in the Time of Trump
By Martina Queenth Start the New Year correctly with a rousing ser-mon delivered by Rev. Dr. William Barber II (via YouTube) as we begin 2017 with compassion, justice and joy in our hearts. Worship Associate: Sisan Smallman Martina Queenth Greeters: Nancy Mower, Rick Mower Decorator: Al Rowland Parking: Carolyn Eaton Hospitality: Marie Anne A/V Tech: Rick Stanley
Rev. Cynthia Lynch
Sunday, January 8, 10:00 am
Moving Forward By Rev. Cynthia Lynch
Advent season prepared us for what was to come. It fired us up to be ready to go! But, be ready for what and to go where? Epiphany, (January 6) is the appearance, manifestation or intuitive grasp of reality due to an event. Our Epiphany in 2017 can give us direction and con-viction for moving forward with heightened awareness, in an uncertain world. Worship Associate: Marie Anne Greeters: Lee Curran, Molly Rowland Decorator: Martina Queenth Parking: Dan Curran Hospitality: Sue Greene A/V Tech: Jerry Matiatos
Rev. Jay Atkinson Sunday, January 15, 10:00 am
“How Dr. King Saved Us from Sin” By Rev. Jay Atkinson
The UU tradition has not always stood as clearly on the side of social and economic justice as we do today. There are some pretty embarrassing skeletons in our UU closet, and we have Martin Luther King to thank for helping to pull our reli-gious movement at least partway out of the worst quagmires of white privilege. But it’s far from a finished journey. As we prepare to celebrate the MLK holiday, I’ll reflect on where we’ve been, who we are now, and how we can meet the chal-lenges of racism, religious mistrust, and the politics of fear that still lie ahead. Worship Associate: Martina Queenth Greeters: Junko Davis, Frank Morrow Decorator: Theresa Moorleghen Parking: Blake Porter Hospitality: Sue Greene A/V Tech: Jim Cooper
Sunday, January 22, 10:00 am “Living by Liberal Faith”
By Rev. Jay Atkinson UU theologian Paul Rasor says that our liberal religious tradition “is not for the faint of heart,” suggesting that Unitarian Universalism offers a challenging pathway not always easy to follow. It's one thing to call ourselves “liberals” or to profess liberal beliefs, but what does it actually mean to live deeply by liberal faith, personally and in congregational life? What does it mean to be faithful Unitarian Universalists in today’s world, to faithfully represent our UU tradition in our surrounding communities, to be faithful to our mission? And how do we help one another live up to that ideal? Worship Associate: Richard Valasek Greeters: Gene Parola, Shirley Parola Decorator: Nancy Schildt Parking: Michael Brockert Hospitality: Sue Greene
A/V Tech: Ian Valasek
Sunday, January 29, 10:00 a.m. Ecojustice and the Human Spirit
By Rev. Jay Atkinson Care for our planet seems to be on shaky ground these days, with denial of climate change and rapacious use of fossil fuels claiming strong influence in the new federal administration. The coming years raise challenges that are spiritual, moral, legal, and economic. What are our reli-gious imperatives in such a time and, as the psalmist asked, whence cometh our help? Worship Associate: Steve Lohse Greeters: Helen Slaughter Hospitality: Social Justice Council A/V Tech: Ian Valasek
Sunday Bonus….Workshop 11:30 (After the Service)
UUs and Process/Relational Theology By Rev. Jay Atkinson
In this session, I'll offer an overview of process thought as a philosophical, metaphysical, and theological system, and explore some of the reasons why process/relational theology appeals so strongly to our UU sensibility as a congenial way to think about evolution, cosmology, spiritu-ality, interdependence, and God in a unified and naturalistic way. In a survey back in 2003, one-third of all UU ministers, and quite a few laypeo-ple, reported that their primary theological orien-tation was grounded in process/relational philos-ophy. This school of thought has grown since the 1920s to become a major option within mod-ern liberal theology. We'll have plenty of time for questions and discussion.
Leeward Campus http://www.unitariansofhi.org/
Alberta Hunter
Saturday, January 14, 5:00 pm Start the New Year with the Blues…
Join us at the UU Leeward Ohana Service as we celebrate the life and times of Alberta Hunter, one of America’s premier blues singer. When sung by Alberta Hunter, the blues became an anthem for hope, renewal and enjoying all that living can provide. As always, our UU Leeward Ohana Service will be followed by our Famous, Fabulous Pot Luck and Fellowship. This Service will be at the home of Stephanie Teraoka in Mililani. Check out our website (www.uulohana.org) or contact Charlotte Morgan ([email protected]).
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Hilo Unitarian Roundtable Meets every Sunday at 9:30 am in Hilo Email: [email protected]
Unitarian Universalists of Puna Meets every Sunday at 10:30 am in Hawaiian Paradise Park Address: 15-1791 14th Ave., HPP Paradise Dr. off Hwy 130, Right on 14th
Facebook: facebook.com/UUPuna Phone: 808-966-7852 Website: www.uupuna.com
Unitarian Universalists of West Hawaii
January 2017 Newsletter A free and responsible search for
truth and meaning Services: 2nd & 4th Sundays @ 4 p.m.
Kona Educational Center (Sadie Seymour),
76-6280 Kuakini Highway www.uuwesthawaii.org
P.O. Box 3433, Kailua-Kona 96745 Editor: Linda Olsen
UPCOMING SERVICES
Sunday, January 8, 4:00 pm “When Things Fall Apart:
Effectively Supporting the UU Principles in a Changing World,”
By Dr. Frank Young What do the UU Principles say about our behavior in times of uncertainty, upheaval, and rapid change? How do we interact with those whose actions are in conflict with the UU Principles? How can we be effective as we work to create a society and world that is in harmony with the UU Principles?
* New Member Sunday – if you would like to join the Church, contact Board President Karen Gold prior to
January 8th at 425-444-1974..
Sunday, January 22, 4:00 pm “Sheltering Walls”
By Rev. Catherine Ishida. What can we not do alone? What is the purpose of religious community? Ancestral wisdom says “there is no life apart from life together,” and contem-porary research says "human connec-tion lies at the heart of human well-being.” As the Unitarian Universalists of West Hawaiʻi approaches the five year anniversary of its first organizing meeting, let’s reflect on why we come together.
FUTURE DATES: January 10 – 2:00 pm Board Meeting at Maiden’s home. The agenda will focus on by-law changes and the 2017-18 budget. Any member is welcome
to attend.
March 24 – Congregational meeting for all members to 1) vote on bylaw changes; 2) vote for Board of Trus-tees & Officers; and 3) to approve the budget for 2017-18. A pot-luck will follow. Women’s March on Washington, Kona-Style In support of the march in our na-tion’s capital, there will be a local march on January 21st at 3:00 pm along Queen Kaahumanu Hwy. Organizers encourage participants to park at Lanihau or Kopiko cen-ters. Some UUWH members are also members of AAUW; that group is participating, not as a partisan ac-tivity but simply making a statement that “Women’s rights are civil rights”. Although originally con-ceived as a “Women’s March,” it is inclusive; everyone is welcome to participate. The website that offers more late-breaking news is www.facebook.com/events/347142888978582/
ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE… TO...Linda Cherry for her leadership with the All-UU Holiday Gathering in Hilo. There were 31 of us there from Puna, Hilo, and Kailua-Kona. We en-joyed new friends, a book exchange, and planning for more all-island UU activities. In answer to the question, what can we do that will raise our visi-bility on the island and contribute to something meaningful, the most peo-ple committed to participating in the Kailua-Kona and Hilo January 21st parades that will support the “Women’s March on Washington.” UUWH has a parade banner that can be used. TO...Mary Garris who once again spearheaded a collection of food dona-tions for The Food Basket – she and her son Cory delivered the collected items on the 22rd of December to help
local families with their holiday cele-brations.
The UU Partner Church Council (UUPCC), the ICUU and the UUA's International Office encourage you to join Unitarian/Universalists around the world in celebrating a Day of Reli-gious Freedom this January 13, 2017. Let us mark this important mo-ment in our collective religious history alongside one another. May we re-member those who have fought for our right to believe and worship as we choose. And let us continue the strug-gle so that freedom of religion exists in all places of the world. You'll find more information and wor-ship resources at: http://www.uua.org/international/blog/day-religious-freedom-13th-january.
Big Island Services…..http://hiuu.weebly.com/
Mary’s car loaded with contributions. It required 2 ½ shopping carts to
deliver them all.
Dear Friends & Members of First Unitarian
After our Spirits rehearsal, we decided that "This Little Light of Mine," ( #118 in Singing the Living Tradition) - would be a great song for 'Song of the Month' in January.
Aloha no - and Thanks, Dennis
Music Director
First Unitarian Church of Honolulu
www.dennisgraue.com
Dennis' music is available at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/dgraue http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/dgraue2 http:/www.cdbaby.com/cd/dgraue3 http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/dennisgraue
I wanted to send you my new music video. My brother, Marc did the video from 'video blocks,' and I wrote and produced the audio.....I love what he did with the timing of the video clips he used. Very happy with the outcome! What amazes me is he only has had Final Cut Pro for about 3 weeks....very cool...here is the you tube link.... https://youtu.be/tjYI3oz6m7k
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Music Notes
If you enjoy the music we are treated to every Sunday, be sure to thank a Spirit!
The First Unitarian Church of Honolulu’s Music Ensemble:
The Spirits!
Dennis Graue - Music Director - piano - Chair Leslie Horn - lead singer - Co Chair Rachel Lowe - lead singer - tenor sax Bill Scarvie - clarinet - sax - vocals Caryn Diamond - cornet - trumpet - vocals Beth Beyers - saxes - flute - vocals Ian Valasek - electric bass - acoustic bass - vocals Pierre Kleiber - guitar - vocals
(L to R) Ian, Caryn, Bill, Beth
(L to R) Leslie, Rachel, Dennis
Pierre
The Spirits will be performing at the
Safety Dance at Club Safe Haven See page 16 for more information.
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The Social Justice
Program of the First
Unitarian Church
of Honolulu
Doing UU, Part Deux Last month, we considered Doing UU
through the following five P’s, the better to
keep our heads when it seems that all
about us are losing theirs (and blaming it
on you): Principled, Pragmatic, Personal,
Panic (don’t), and Pass It On. This month,
we consider Doing UU through responsible
and effective social action as a Church, the
reason this congregation created its Social
Justice Council in the first place.
Responsible and effective social action
as a Church consists of two inseparable
steps, (1) Social Responsibility, viewed as
critical moral judgment plus fact-based
strategic intent, followed by (2) effective
Principle-based Social Action. Our UU
denomination and this UU congregation
both have long and proud histories of
providing leadership for responsible and
effective social action within our communi-
ties!
POP QUIZ. Dean Koontz said, “The
world howls for social justice, but when it
comes to social responsibility, you some-
times can't even hear crickets chirping.”
Pick one of the following multiple choices:
(a) This statement is So True.
(b) I don’t listen to opinions different from
my own, so I hear a lot of silence.
(c) Most people feel social responsibility
but lack effective Voice and Action.
(d) All of the above at one time or another.
What do you think? When the Social Jus-
tice Council aced this Pop Quiz last month,
they picked (c) with a side of (d). Regard-
less of our picks, the First Unitarian Church
of Honolulu promotes a search for truth
and meaning, practices listening, and pro-
vides responsible leadership for effective
community Voice and Action. And remem-
ber, our UU “community” ultimately is an
Interdependent Web!
2017 MLK Day Parade
Monday, January 16
We are people of Principle. We affirm and
promote the inherent worth and dignity of
every person. We Stand on the Side of
Love. As MLK, Jr., said, "I have decided to
stick with love. Hate is too great a burden
to bear." Imagine 2017 MLK Day! Pre-
pare to March!
Women’s March in Honolulu
January 21
On Saturday, January 21, a Women’s
March and Rally will gather at 9:30 am at
the Hawaii State Capitol to show solidarity
with the Women’s March in Washington,
D.C. We stand together with our partners
and children for the protection of our rights,
our safety, our health, and our families,
recognizing that our communities are the
strength of our country. See https://
www.evensi.us/womens-march-on-
washington-oahus-page-honolulu-
hi/193201992 for more information.
LegeWatch 2017
January 18 through May 4
YOU ARE INVITED to help watch the 2017
State Legislature to affirm and promote
First Unitarian’s social justice concerns.
As a Church, our major concerns include
matters of Education, Environment, End of
Life Choices, Reproduction Rights, Eco-
nomic/Ethnicity Equity, Affordable Housing,
Criminal Justice, and Human Rights. If
legislative action interests you, contact the
Council. Together, our UU Voice is in-
formed and effective!
Social Justice Resolutions
IT IS TIME to review and renew our Social Justice Resolutions, last reaffirmed in No-vember 2012. These Resolutions (see http://www.unitariansofhi.org/sjd) iden-tify social justice concerns of our Church and must be renewed by the Congregation every five years. If you are interested in updating existing Resolutions or suggest-ing matters of concern for new Resolu-tions, contact the Council at [email protected] or 808-595-4047 for more info.
Social Justice Council
January 2017
All Visitors Welcomed
NEXT MEETING:
Wednesday, January 11
6:30 – 8:00 pm | Gallery
Contact: Steve Lohse | 808-595-4047 |
The Social Justice Council is the leader-
ship team of the Social Justice Program of
the First Unitarian Church of Honolulu.
The Program as a whole engages our
Congregation inwardly and our Community
outwardly in responsible and effective so-
cial action. See also http://
www.unitariansofhi.org/social-justice
for more info about Social Justice at the
First Unitarian Church of Honolulu.
The lei that Dr. King wore on his famous 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery was a gift from Sen. Daniel Akaka’s brother, Rev. Abraham Akaka (1917-1997) of Kawaiahao Church in Honolulu.
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The Arts At First Unitarian
GALLERY ON THE PALI Presents:
“The Year of the Cock 2017" Drawings and photographs by Paul Nagano
Honolulu's GOTP announces an exhibition of art-work by Paul Nagano. The exhibition will run from January 8, 2017, to February 9, 2017, at GOTP, located at the First Unitarian Church at 2500 Pali Highway.
Artist's Reception: Saturday, January 14, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
Public is invited.
Paul Nagano went to Bali, Indonesia, for the first time in 1984. Since then, he has spent two months there almost every year, producing watercolors of the landscape, flora, fauna and the Balinese.
Born and raised in Honolulu, he served in the far east in the peacetime Navy, studied painting at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadel-phia, and was art director of Pucker/Safrai Gallery in Boston from 1967 to 1989.
He became a full-time ‘picture maker’ for about three decades while living in Boston’s historic Fen-way Studios, a cooperative for artists. At the end of 2014 he moved back to Honolulu to the Palolo family house where he grew up.
Nagano’s travels in Europe throughout the ‘70s and ear-ly ‘80s resulted in watercolor landscapes inspired by Capri, Crete, Dubrovnik, Madeira, Venice,Lipari as well as Bos-ton, Cape Cod, Japan and Hawaii. Major exhibitions of his watercolors have marked his presence in Boston, Hawaii, Jakarta, and Bali over 50 years.
For the exhibition at Gallery on the Pali, Nagano has as-
sembled drawings, watercolors and photographs which represent The Year of the Cock 2017.
The Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, weekends from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. There is no admission charge and parking is convenient and free. (Marshall Heaney)
For more information, please call the First Unitarian Church Office at
(808) 595-4047 or email [email protected]
Book Group Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 7:00 pm Fred Harper Room We will discuss Still Alice by Lisa Genova. Alice Howland is a cognitive psychology pro-fessor at Harvard. When she becomes in-creasingly disoriented and forgetful, a diag-nosis of Alzheimer’s changes her life and she learns that her worth is comprised of far more than her ability to remember.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 7:00 pm Fred Harper Room We will discuss House Made of Dawn by N. Scott Momaday, widely credited as leading the way for the breakthrough of Native American literature into the mainstream. It was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1969, and has also been noted for its significance in Native American Anthropol-ogy. (Dan Curran 391-7984)
Safety
Dance at
Club Safe Haven
Proclaim
First Unitarian a
Place of Safety
April 29, 2017 (See page 16)
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OPERA NIGHT OUT
CARMEN By
Georges Bizet
Friday, January 27, 2017 From 6:00 PM until c. 9:50 PM
Preceded by Pot Luck Pupus to Share
CARMEN is an opera in four acts by French composer Georges Bizet.
The libretto was written by Henri Meil-hac and Ludovic Halévy, based on a novella of the same title by Prosper Mérimée.
The opera was first performed at the Opéra-Comique in Paris on 3 March 1875, where its breaking of con-ventions shocked and scandalized its first audiences.
Bizet died suddenly after the 33rd performance, unaware that the work would achieve international acclaim within the following years.
Carmen has since become one of the most popular and frequently per-formed operas in the classical canon; the "Habanera" from act 1 and the "Toreador Song" from act 2 are among the best known of all operatic arias. (Wikipedia)
The version of CARMEN to be viewed was performed at the MET in 2010, conducted by Yannick Nezet-Seguin.
Elina Garanca performs Carmen; Roberto Alagna is Don Jose; Barbara Frittoli as Micaela; and Teddy Rhodes as Escamillo
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The Church Office will be open Tuesday-Friday from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm daily.
You are welcome to stop by during those hours to
transact any Church business.
Suzette Tom, Office Administrator, can be contacted at 595-4047 or at [email protected]
(Margaret Mann)
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It’s (almost) Spring Time in LRE!
Coming up in January we will begin a new term in our Sunday classes and there’s still time to join a teaching team. Some highlights of the upcoming session include:
New and improved preschool format – with help from Caryn Diamond this class is transforming to a Montessori method-based room. The children will be self-directed in their activities and learn to share responsibility for their classroom and materi-als.
Curriculum shift in elementary room – this session will focus on “building essential skills for reducing bullying and conflict, establishing a peaceful, sup-portive learning environment, and engaging young people in active participation in their community” with the program Operation Respect.
New program for Youth Group – Spirituality for Kids is a new curriculum of deep discussion topics that our pre-adults will tackle in the Fred Harper room with the guidance of adult leaders.
Current teaching teams are: Nursery (Infant to 3 year olds): Rachel Compton
Preschool (3 to 5 year olds): Nancy Schildt, Laurel Zeri, Jeff Fox, Judith Clark, Nathan Sanchez, Caryn Diamond
Elementary (1st to 5th graders): Mike Mottl, Laura Goe-mens, Aimée Olivera Sanchez, Melissa Blum, special aide Phillip Diamond
Youth Group (6th grade and up): Jeff Gills-Davis, Lisa Gillis-Davis, Steven Compton, Valerie Hresko, Lee Curran
To join a team or try out assisting in a classroom for the day, please speak to any team member!
Calling all baby lovers! Are you an empty nester just dy-ing to get some cuddles in with the 3 and under crowd? Are you the parent of a teen who is looking to play games and do puzzles with kids who won’t roll their eyes at you? Are you an auntie or uncle with some good rocking chair skills? We are recruiting helpers for the nursery and YOU can sign up today! Under the expert direction of Sylvia and Phyllis you can volunteer in the nursery once a month (or even less!) and help parents of small ones have a break to hear the message during Sunday services. Contact Lisa Gillis-Davis at [email protected] or catch up with her on Sunday for more information.
-RE Updates provided by Aimée Olivera Sanchez
Lifespan Religious Education
HELP NEEDED
The Preschool Team is looking again for a
regular teacher.
We would love to have someone to come
regularly every Sunday and prefer them to
have a background in Montessori.
Classroom Management is a must have
skill.
Degree not required. Please share around!
Contact Nancy Schildt or Jeff Gillis-Davis
for more information.
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi 'oe?
(Do You Speak Hawai’ian?)
Speak Basic Hawaiian.
Class will start on January 17th, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
We will meet upstairs in Classroom #1.
10 UUs have already signed up to participate in this "Ke ala Leo" immersion method of learning using objects and lots of repetition.
Future meeting times will be discussed (in English).
This is of course Free.
Nancy Schildt 808 225-2744 (cell),
January 8th Is
Stone Soup Sunday!
January’s Second Sunday Lunch is sponsored by the LRE Program and yes, we make soup from stones (with a little help from our keiki).
Help make this community lunch delicious.
Please bring canned beans, canned tomatoes, sprouted mung beans, chopped green onions or chopped and cooked other vegetables by 9:45 am.
Due to its overwhelming success last year, we will again be offering a Small Kine Farmers Market which will provide veggies for purchase if you forget to bring a contribution.
All proceeds from the Farmers Market and lunch sales will go to the RE Program for supplies, activities, and child care subsidies.
Thank you. Nancy Schildt
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Calling All UU Women to the 2017 Women’s Retreat January 27–29, 2017
What: A weekend out of town, away from your day to day responsibilities, with discussion groups, great food, Sunday morning worship service, Yoga, and activities like snorkeling, swimming & paddle boarding in beautiful Pokai Bay.
When: Friday, January 27 starting at 2:00 pm through mid-day Sunday, January 29.
Who: UU women & friends ages 16 and older. The more the merrier and the broader the age range, the more we can learn from each other. Babes in arms are welcomed.
Where: The beautiful “Carpenter Retreat Center” at Pokai Bay in Waianae, aka, Sue and Dan’s place.
Why: To relax, connect and deepen our relationship with ourselves and other UU women.
Cost: The full weekend of Friday afternoon/evening through Sunday mid-day is $75.00. Saturday and Sunday is $60. Saturday only is $40. If under age 20, Saturday only is $20. Mother and daughter special price of $100 for full weekend or $65 for one day. Some scholarships available.
To Volunteer: Volunteer to help, need to coordinate transportation, or have questions: Contact Sheila O’Keefe 489-4629 or [email protected].
To Register: Complete the form below and return to Registrar Carla Allison, 1062 Oilipuu Place, Honolulu, HI 96825.
Include your check made out to First Unitarian Church of Honolulu and note HUUWF on the memo line. Registration questions contact Carla [email protected] or 396-1488.
Registration Deadline: January 15, 2017
Name(s): _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Email Address(es): _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Phone Number(s): _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
I will attend (check one):
Fri through Sun _____
Sat through Sun _____
Saturday only _____
Please reserve a bed for me (check one): Yes_____ No_____
I will bring my own futon or cushion and bedding (check one): Yes_____ No ______
Please reserve tent space for me: Check if Yes ______
My check to FUCH is enclosed for $___________
Safety Dance at
Club Safe Haven
April 29, 2017
Dining~Dancing~Auctions
Cosmos~Fortunes
Free Child Care
(See page 16)
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Chalice Circles: Sharing...Caring...Community
Celebrating the success of two years serving our Church and community, plans are in the works for the January 2017 launch of another six month Chalice Circle series.
Interested in participating? Want to find out how to become a Chalice Cir-cle Facilitator? Would you like to con-sider hosting a group?
Contact Carla Allison, [email protected], 396--1488 or
Heather Lemkelde, [email protected], 462--7860
Always open to new members, Chalice Circles are 5--10 people who meet twice a month for two hours to explore preselected topics. Membership re-quires commitment to regular attend-ance twice each month January through June, 2017.
Connect with others in a deep sharing/
deep listening format and benefit from being part of a caring community of Unitarian Universalists and friends.
Locations, Dates & Times:
Hawaii Kai: 2nd & 4th Mondays @ 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Nu’uanu: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kailua: 2nd & 4th Saturdays @ 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Kaka’ako: 1st & 3rd Mondays @ 6:30 -- 8:30 pm
Manoa: 1st & 3rd Mondays @ 6:30 -- 8:30 pm
Don’t see a match for your calendar of commitments? Chalice Circles are added to meet demand.
Contact Carla Allison, [email protected], 396--1488 to discuss options.
Testimonial
How I Landed In My Chalice Circle
By John Hofstetter
(Testimonial Excerpt)
When Aimee and I moved to HI a year and a half ago, we left behind our ex-tended family and our Church commu-nity. Those were very important to us. Our Church’s commitment to small groups, like your Chalice Circles, was a consistent source of encouragement for both of us.
I need community and relationships. Need not as silly pastime, but for the cumulative wisdom present in a small group. My small group was a special kind of family, a place to build strong relationships comprising mutual ac-countability, support, caring, and shar-ing with one another not only our daily lives but also those of our children and parents. When only seeing what is within my own grasp, I fall short. I need what my community affords: priority re-tuning, insight, evolving perspectives.
In my view, mini churches like Chalice Circles are really the best way to get to know folks, know them in more than superficial ways. There is opportunity for intimacy. That commodity, though highly valued and sought after, is rare in modern urban societies. A result of the organization and hard work of you all who built the curricula and distrib-ute us attendees into each Chalice Circle, now Aimee and I feel like we are part of a “family”.
Henry Mintzberg, a foremost organiza-tional strategist says, “We are social animals who cannot function effec-tively without a social system larger than ourselves. Communities are the social glue that binds us togeth-er for the common good.” Further-more, Med Sci has come round to ap-preciating the full benefit of close hu-man relationship, strongly associated with health, wellbeing, and longevity.
Recall the theme song to Cheers: “Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came. You want to be where you can see, our troubles are all the same. You want
to be where everybody knows your name.”
What does dwell together in peace mean to you? For me, it means devot-ing sufficient time and energy, learning and attention to be able to listen deep-ly to my sisters and brothers in my circle. Its size and venue are on a scale that makes it possible almost as one body to breathe, laugh, cry, and pray together. What emerges is a syn-ergy. In my religious tradition, we call it the Spirit of God.
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Future Shaping Phase II
Starts January 8th
Thanks to everyone who generously shared their stories of times when be-ing a UU brought them joy. We heard from over seventy individuals at our nine cottage meetings. We are in the process of studying the results.
So far, we have extracted a set of seven themes for future discussion: Community, Worship, Ministry, Religious Education, Social Justice, Sense of Place, and Public Presence.
Each Sunday after worship, from Jan-uary 8 through February 12, we will convene two conversation circles. Each circle will examine a theme in depth. We will use our collective imagi-nation to describe what is going on around that theme at Church at some point in the future. By mid-February we will have covered each theme twice, giving everyone an opportunity to par-
ticipate.
In the end we will have designed the Church of our dreams. All that re-mains is to do the necessary work to make it so, and that’s Phase III.
See you in Church!
Here is the complete schedule for Post-worship Conversation Circles.
Sunday, January 8, Community & Worship
Sunday, January 15, Ministry & Religious Education
Sunday, January 22, Social Justice & Sense of Place
Sunday, January 29, Public Presence & Community
Sunday, February 5, Worship & Religious Education
Sunday, February 12, Ministry & Social Justice
Sunday, February 19, Sense of Place & Public Presence
Shaping the Future of Our Beloved Church
Everything Is Better When Shared
Especially Hindu Meditation
A natural synergy of energy takes place when people meditate to-gether. Are you a beginner hav-ing trouble getting started? Or experienced, but seeking deeper more effective meditations, or looking for more effective guid-ance and support in your medita-tion practice or path?
We have it all for you!
If you are happy with what you’re doing drop by for Self-Guided Open Medita-tion Sessions from 9:15 to 9:45 am Sundays in the Fred Harper Room.
Child care is provided.
Or if you are not getting enough out of your meditations, you may want to consider trying the Hindu Hong-Sau technique. Get started toward more in-depth meditations by practicing this technique and then later grow into other very effective advanced Hindu Meditation practices toward Kryia Yoga and Raja Yoga. Advanced Hindu Meditation Class, Meditation Sessions and Chakra Class meet at 7:00 pm Thursdays in a (quiet) Private Library in Ha-waii Kai.
Questions about our high energy weekly sessions?
Please contact Nohemi & Michael Lewis, our Ananda Group Facilitators @ 200-2777 or 760-529-2776 (cell).
Got Hawaiian Miles?
Margaret Mann used her Hawaiian miles to purchase a ticket for Paula Cole Jones and wonders if you have some extra miles sitting around that you will not be using that you could donate to replenish her supply.
Any amount is welcome.
Call or email Margaret for simple, easy to use instructions,
[email protected] or 265-6551 (Margaret Mann)
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How We Can Help
Bringing Paula Back…
Our latest, exciting ADORE news is that Paula Cole Jones will return to Hawaii and will give a sermon and afternoon workshop at our Church on February 26th!
Also, she is planning on participating in the TIAH (The Interfaith Alliance Hawaii) Open Ta-ble Panel on Tuesday evening, February 21st.
We are doing ongoing fundraising to cover Paula's expenses ($2,000) and, so, checks made out to "First Unitarian Church of Honolulu" with "Paula Cole Jones" written in the note line would be very much appreciated.
ADORE (A Dialogue On Race and Ethnicity) was founded by Paula Cole Jones who gave a thought provoking sermon and workshops at First Unitarian in November, 2015.
She continues to mentor us throughout our jour-ney in examining issues around race as we con-tinue to hold our regular meetings. (Jill Rabinov)
Family Promise UU's Feeding the Homeless
Our Church supports the work of Family Promise, an agency that houses working homeless families in various Churches.
We are not able to house these families, but we do pro-vide dinners and over-night monitoring when the families are staying across the Pali at the Nuuanu Congregation-al Church.
The next rotation for us is January 22 to 29.
If you are willing and able to provide a meal for 15 to 20 people - one night - that would be awesome.
All you have to do is cook a main course, veggie and salad (they will make the rice), deliver it around 5:45 pm, and stay for dinner to meet the families.
You can bring your family too. These families have wonderful children of all ages who love to play with visiting kids.
Or you can come for dinner and spend the night.
The Church just needs an adult present in the outside chance that someone needs to call for help. You can stay for breakfast the next morning too, if you'd like.
If you'd like more info, or if you'd like to sign up please contact Catherine Graham at [email protected] or 741-4317.
(Catherine Graham)
Guest at Your Table
Please bring your checks for Guest at Your Table, or your very full box of
coins, to Church on January 8,
Stone Soup Sunday.
We will collect your money to send
to the UUSC that Sunday.
UUSC is a beacon in the world,
and we are a support to that beacon.
(Nancy Young)
Paula (R) with Board President Margaret Mann (L)
The UUSC is the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee a nonsectarian organization that promotes human rights
and social justice worldwide. Check out their website www.uusc.org for more information.
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Dear Julian
We received the sad news that Julian Showkeir died on December 18, 2016.
Julian was one of the most devoted and hard working Members of the Building & Grounds Team, as well as a talented Member of our Spirits Band.
Julian will be remembered for his commitment to the Church and more important-ly, for his sense of humor and generous nature. You will be missed Julian.
Former Church Member Wilma Oksendahl Sends Seasons Greetings to All
from North Carolina
Wilma really misses all of her friends in Hawaii and would love to hear from us.
Wilma’s new address is….. Wilma Oksendahl, 385 Gilchrist Road, Carthage, NC 28327.
Remembering Our Dear Members
The Women’s March on O’ahu will begin on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at 10:00 am on the grounds of the Hawai‘i State Capitol.
Registration and staging for the March on O’ahu will begin at 9:30 am on the Ewa lawn of the State Capitol.
The March route will start on the Ewa grounds of the State Capi-tol along Richards Street, left on
to South King Street, left up Alapai Street, left onto South Beretania Street, and ending in the Capitol Rotunda.
Following the March, individuals and groups will rally at the State Capitol to raise our voices in support of policies, programs and laws that empower women, strengthen communities and protect our environment. A pro-gram featuring advocates, local leaders, artists and others is be-ing organized and will be an-nounced in the coming weeks.
All groups and indi-viduals--regardless of gender or gender identity--who be-lieve that women’s rights are hu-man rights, that empowering women strengthens our commu-nities are invited to march and rally with us. (From the FACEBOOK Page)
Join the Women’s March
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A Time To Say Thanks
“What we do really matters!” was Lee Cur-ran’s exclamation after hearing the testimony of a newcomer to the Church who was im-pressed with the warm welcome she re-ceived on her first visit. What our Greeters do does matter and so does the help our Parking Directors give to drivers confronted by our parking challenges, and so does the creative effort of our Decorators who bright-en the Sanctuary with a fresh arrangement ever Sunday morning. Their service is a kind of stewardship that is invaluable to the wel-coming atmosphere we want to maintain. Now seems a good time to recognize these volunteers. Many of them are on the sched-ule monthly and some substitute as needed, but all are appreciated.
Greeters are Nancy Mower, Rick Mower, Lee Curran, Judith Clark, Junko Davis, Frank Morrow, Gene Parola, Shirley Parola, Hilkka Easterwood, Catherine Graham, Marilyn Bornhorst, Beth Ruze, Helen Salughter and Ginny Fine. Ginny is now Greeter Emeritus having served faithfully for many, many years.
Decorators are Martina Queenth, Theresa Moorleghen, Nancy Schildt, Sheila O’Keefe, Deborah Bond-Upson, Nancy Young and Al Rowland.
Parking Directors are Carolyn Eaton, Dan Curran, Blake Porter, Michael Brockert, Dave Hafner, Dave Hill and Beth Ruze.
This is a lot of people, but that doesn’t mean we don’t need more. If you feel you could help in any capacity, please talk to Molly Rowland who has the pleasure of recruiting and scheduling.
You can talk to Molly at Church or call her at 988-4426.
Thank You Welcoming Volunteers...
Al
Carolyn
Sheila
Nancy
Dave
Michael
Theresa
Theresa Hilkka
Shirley
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Unitarian Universalist Leeward Ohana
Special Service Ends the Year ……
The December Service of the Unitarian Universalist Leeward Ohana brought Christmas cheer to the west side of Oahu.
Our excellent speaker, Jeremy Pearl told us the advantages of those free standing, hurricane proof, termite proof 400 to 800 square foot Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) which may be used as additional rental units in many of our communities.
Music was provided by Sue Yamane-Carpenter, on the ukulele and Ray Doucet on the guitar. Sue and Ray lead us in the singing of traditional Christmas songs and as a special treat, we sang a verse of Silent Night in Hawaiian and instead of the traditional Winter Wonderland, we had Hawaii’s Wonderland with special lyrics by Nolan Santa Anna of Oahu.
It does take a village to produce a Service and special thanks goes to Joanna Bressler, Ray Doucet, Sylvia Himeda, Phyllis Keo-hohou, Beth Marshall, Charlotte Morgan, & Sue Yamane-Carpenter. And we are grateful to Sue and Dan Carpenter for their amazing hospitality. We had 30 participants at the Service and our collection totaled $85.25
Our next Service will be January 14, 2017, at the home of Stephanie Teraoka, in Mililani.
Check out our website www.uulohana.org to see photos of our wonderful Services.
For more information, please contact Charlotte Morgan ([email protected]).
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Club Safe Haven Invites You To The Safety Dance
April 29, 2017
Ron Is Back
Ron Brasher who brought us Bom-bay Dreams, one of our most suc-cessful fundraisers is planning an-other spectacular event.
We will have: Music
Dancing Entertainment
Free Child Care Gourmet Dinner
Free Drink Tickets Live & Silent Auctions
Madame V & Her Prophetic Taro Cards.
You will be transported to upscale Club Safe Haven for the Safety Dance. (We are transforming the Sanctuary.)
We want to proclaim that our Be-loved Church is a Safe Haven and we welcome all here.
How Can You Help?
Volunteer Contact Ron for Volunteer positions we need to fill.
What We Need
Items for the Silent & Live Auctions Service Auction Contributions Wine for the Bar Sold Tickets
Our Goal
To net $10,000 for our Church
The Essentials
Date: Saturday, April 29 Time: 6:00 to 10:00 pm Tickets: $60 per person which includes two free Beverages (Beverages include: Cosmos, Wine, Beer & Sparkling Water)
More Questions? Contact Ron at [email protected]
Join Us Have A Good Time While Doing Good
Host a Minister in Residence!
How would you like to get to know our Ministers in Residence better? Do you have a spare room, apartment or house avail-able?
If so, please think about hosting one of our upcoming Ministers in Residence!
If you would like to volunteer your space or would like more information, please contact our Worship Coordinator, Jim Cooper [email protected] or leave a message with the Office at (808)595-4047.
Building and Grounds Team
This old house needs new help!
The Building and Grounds Team needs you to join our team.
The time commitment is minimal.
We meet for no more than 1 hour every 2nd Wednesday of the month (7:00 pm @ Fred Harper Room) and then we host a 4 hour work party every other month (next work party is January 7th of 2017 from 1:00-5:00 pm).
You don’t need to be super handy or a horticulture wizard, you just need to be willing to help us make the decisions on what needs to be fixed and how we can fix it together. We need you!
We are hosting a party and everyone is invited! January 7, 2017 from 1:00-5:00 pm.
Come join us for free beer, homemade cookies, and snacks.
We will provide gloves and a lengthy list of festive activities to enjoy (e.g., pulling vines, trimming hedges, and washing chairs). Please come out even if you cannot stay for the entire party. We need you!
Contacts: Dan Curran ([email protected]) or Al Rowland ([email protected]).
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Church Calendar
Sunday, January 1 All day New Year's Day 9:00 am Band Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 9:00 am RE Team (MR#1) 9:15 am Meditation Group (FHR) 10:00 am RE Program for Children (Upstairs) 10:00 am RE Teen Group (FHR) 10:00 am Sunday Service (Downstairs)
Monday, January 2, 2017 All day Monday Church and Grounds closed All day New Year's Day observed
Tuesday, January 3 6:30 pm First U Future Sculpting (Gallery)
Wednesday, January 4 7:00 pm Book Discussion Group (FHR)
Thursday, January 5 6:00 pm Sunday Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Friday, January 6 All day Blue Recycle 2:00 pm Art Show Take Down (Gallery)
Saturday, January 7 9:00 am Sof Ma'arav (Downstairs) 1:00 pm B&G Work Party (whole Church) 1:00 pm Sof Ma'arav (FHR Sanctuary) 2:00 pm Art Show Setup (Gallery) 5:00 pm Y/F Ohana Covenant Group (MR# 1, 5, FHR)
Sunday, January 8 8:00 am 2nd Sunday Lunch Prep (Downstairs) 9:00 am Band Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 9:15 am Meditation Group (FHR) 10:00 am RE Program for Children (Upstairs) 10:00 am RE Teen Group (FHR) 10:00 am Sunday Service (Downstairs) 11:00 am 2nd Sunday Lunch (Downstairs) 11:00 am Engagement Membership Meeting (FHR) 11:45 am Hold for Board workshop (Sanctuary)
Monday, January 9 All day Monday Church and Grounds closed
Tuesday, January 10 6:30 pm First U Future Sculpting (Gallery)
Wednesday, January 11 6:30 pm SJC Meeting (Gallery) 7:00 pm Building Team (FHR)
Thursday, January 12 6:00 pm Sunday Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Friday, January 13 All day Green Recycle 6:00 pm Play Reading Group (FHR)
Saturday, January 14 9:00 am Sof Ma'arav (Downstairs) 1:00 pm Sof Ma'arav (FHR Sanctuary) 4:00 pm Art Reception Setup (Gallery) 5:00 pm UU Leeward Ohana Service (Mililani) 6:00 pm Art Reception (Gallery Kitchen) 6:00 pm UU Leeward Ohana Potluck (Mililani) 8:00 pm Art Show Cleanup (Gallery Kitchen)
Sunday, January 15 9:00 am Band Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 9:15 am Meditation Group (FHR) 10:00 am RE Program for Children (Upstairs) 10:00 am RE Teen Group (FHR) 10:00 am Sunday Service (Downstairs) 12:00 pm Adult RE Hawaiian Language (MR# 1) 12:00 pm Newsletter Submission Deadline
Monday, January 16 All day Martin Luther King Day All day Monday Church and Grounds closed
Tuesday, January 17 6:30 pm First U Future Sculpting (Gallery)
Wednesday, January 18 6:00 pm 'Ohana Potluck and Games (Gallery) 6:30 pm Chalice Circle Facilitators (FHR)
Thursday, January 19 1:00 pm Gallery Team (Gallery) 6:00 pm Sunday Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Friday, January 20 All day Blue Recycle 6:00 pm Opera Group (Sanctuary)
Saturday, January 21 9:00 am Sof Ma'arav (Downstairs) 1:00 pm Sof Ma'arav (FHR Sanctuary) 2:00 pm Council of Chairs (Sanctuary) 5:00 pm ADORE 2 Women Show (Sanctuary, FHR)
Sunday, January 22 7:30 am 4th Sunday Lunch Prep (Kitchen) 9:00 am Band Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 9:15 am Meditation Group (FHR) 10:00 am RE Program for Children (Upstairs) 10:00 am RE Teen Group (FHR) 10:00 am Sunday Service (Downstairs) 11:00 am 4th Sunday Lunch (Downstairs) 11:30 am ADORE (Sanctuary)
Monday, January 23 All day Monday Church and Grounds closed
Tuesday, January 24 6:30 pm First U Future Sculpting (Gallery)
Wednesday, January 25 6:00 pm Board Meeting (Gallery)
Thursday, January 26 6:00 pm Sunday Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Friday, January 27 All day Green Recycle 2:00 pm Women’s Retreat starts (Waianae)
Saturday, January 28 All day Women’s Retreat (Waianae) 9:00 am Sof Ma'arav (Downstairs) 1:00 pm Sof Ma'arav (FHR Sanctuary) 2:30 pm Small Art Reception (Gallery)
Sunday, January 29 9:00 am Band Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 9:15 am Meditation Group (FHR) 10:00 am RE Program for Children (Upstairs) 10:00 am RE Teen Group (FHR) 10:00 am Sunday Service (Downstairs) 11:30 am SJC Environment Justice Action (Sanctuary) 2:00 pm Women’s Retreat ends (Waianae)
Monday, January 30 All day Monday Church and Grounds closed
Tuesday, January 31 6:30 pm All Believers Network (Sanctuary) 6:30 pm First U Future Sculpting (Gallery)
Wednesday, February 1 7:00 pm Book Discussion Group (FHR)
Thursday, February 2 6:00 pm Sunday Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Friday, February 3 All day Blue Recycle
Saturday, February 4 9:00 am Sof Ma'arav (Downstairs) 1:00 pm Sof Ma'arav (FHR Sanctuary) 5:00 pm Y/F Ohana Covenant Group (MR# 1, 5, FHR)
Sunday, February 5 9:00 am Band Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 9:00 am RE Team (MR#1) 9:15 am Meditation Group (FHR) 10:00 am RE Program for Children (Upstairs) 10:00 am RE Teen Group (FHR) 10:00 am Sunday Service (Downstairs) 12:30 pm OWL K - 1st Grade (MR# 1, 3, 6)
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A Welcoming Unitarian Universalist Church
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