Religion and Spirituality
November 11, 2023
From: Christ Church UnitingSUNDAY WORSHIP IN-PERSON & ONLINE
Join us for worship this Sunday at 10am HT in person and online via FB live.
Congregational Meeting
Join us after worship on Sunday, November 19th for our fall congregational meeting to receive and approve the 2024 budget.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Join your church family for Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 23rd. We will gather at the church at 2:00 pm and share a meal. Look for a signup sheet to bring a side-dish! All are welcome - invite your friends, neighbors, strangers, anyone!
All-Church Hike: Moonrise Over Makapu'u
Our next all-church hike (walk? stroll!?) will be to see the moonrise at the Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail on Saturday, Nov 25. Meet at the church at 4:30 to carpool. If you plan to meet us there, be sure to park outside the gate, as it closes at dark. Bring a flashlight for the walk down!
Christmas Eve Worship
Since Christmas Eve is on a Sunday this year, we will have no Sunday morning worship service. Instead, join us at 6:00 pm for an evening service as we focus on the love and light of Christ. We will also celebrate the baptism of baby Charlotte
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
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.
NATIONAL DAY CALENDAR
Hard to believe that there are only 2 months remaining in the 2023 year.
Time sure does fly by when your having fun!
November is -
Early Childhood Mental Health Awareness Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
National Epilepsy Awareness Month
National American Indian Heritage Month
National Family Caregiver Month
Also, check out these Oahu Events in November
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.
2023 GIVING REPORT & 2024 PLEDGE CARD
Be on the look out for your 2023 'mid-year' Giving Report along with your 2024 Pledge card in the mail. We are a little late mailing out your Giving Report this year and will work on a better timeline next year. Not to confuse you, this is not your end of the year Giving Report. That will be mailed to you by the end of January 2024.
Giving Report: compare your donations. If you see any discrepancies please email or call Heidi.
2024 Pledge Card: complete and return to the office by Nov. 17, 2023
Mahalo for your generosity and support this year, it is super dooper appreciated!
FOODLAND GIVE ALOHA CAMPAIGN 2023
MAHALO to all who donated so generously! Thru your donation CCU was able to raise a total of $2505.90! Awesome work, whoohoo!
There are 2 transactions that are unaccounted for.
One transaction at the Kailua Foodland on 9/10/23 and the other at the Kaneohe Foodland on 9/22/23.
Please turn yourself in (lol) so that your donation can be appropriately credited towards your 2023 Pledge.
FOOD PANTRY BASKET
We are continuing to support the St. Anthony Food Pantry in Kailua which provides food to houseless and low income people on the Windward side. Please bring your food donations and fill the basket!
Requested items include: canned chicken & beef soups, rice, boxed cereals, bars, canned fruits, fruit cups, canned spaghetti & ravioli, spaghetti & sauce, and chicken or beef ramen.
GREETERS & SCRIPTURE READERS NEEDED
We are seeking greeters & scripture readers for Sunday morning Worship.
Please use this link to sign up.
Nov. 12: Elder on Duty
Nov. 19: Greeter needed
Nov. 26: Greeter, 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:
Nov. 12: Open
Dec. 3, 17, 24, 31: Open
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.
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.
CCU OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
on Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day.
We HONOR and SALUTE our men and women Veterans who unselfishly placed their lives on the line for our Freedom
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.