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September 2016 Volume 10, Issue 9

"The Messenger of Love"

Christ Church, Uniting Disciples and Presbyterians 1300 Kailua Rd, Kailua, HI, 96734-4356 Phone: 808.262.6911

Worship - Sunday, 10AM Email - [email protected]

www.ccukailua.org

Pastor Liz Leavitt www.facebook.com/ChristChurchUniting

from Pastor Liz Leavitt . . .

Dear CCU Ohana,

By the time you read this, I will be on my way to a church retreat on the

mainland, where I've been invited to serve as keynote speaker discussing

issues of food justice and how they connect to practices of faith and

spirituality. As I've been preparing for my time there, it's occurred to me that

the questions elicited by such inquiries--questions such as what shall we

eat? and how shall we grow what we eat? and what is our responsibility to

those who help grow what we eat?--are, at their core, very spiritual

questions, getting at the root of what we believe to be important, what we

value and what we believe God calls us to be and do.

You are likely aware that we've just completed three weeks of discussions

about the transformation of our sanctuary space: they've been challenging

conversations in which we've grappled with important decisions about how

we will steward our physical plant so that God might be most glorified. The

questions we've asked in those discussions--about lights and chairs and

flooring material--have also represented deeper inquiries about what we

value, how we worship and what we believe God is calling us to make

space for. I am grateful for the ways we've been able to meet each other in

these conversations and the ways we've approached these discussions

with cautious hope and careful stewardship. It's true we're not finished yet:

there is more work to do. But as we move ahead, I am hopeful that through

this process even more insight may surface about what God is calling CCU

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to be and do in this season of its ministry. And I trust that we will be brave to

answer that calling with generosity and joy.

I look forward to our continued journey together into this fall season in which

change may be afoot, but the presence of God will be steadfast as we

continue to find nourishment in God's table and in our shared fellowship.

In peace,

Liz

Sept 2016CCU Event Schedule:

Key: K=Kitchen O=Ohana Rm PS=Pastor’s Study S=SanctuaryL=Lanai B3=upstairs class

Sundays: 10 am, Worship &Aloha Fellowship

9/3, Sat: 8am CCU’sBreakfast @ Honey’s Ko’olau

9/4, Sun: 8:30-11:30 Hi5container day at CCU

9/5, Mon: Labor Day Holiday,Office Closed

9/12, Mon: 5pm StatedCouncil Meeting

9/18-25: CCU Hosts FamilyPromise

9/25, Sun: Oct newslettercontributions due.

Sunday, Sept 4th,8:30-11:30 am

HI-5 CONTAINER

SEPTEMBER

Birthdays

Carl Grantham .......................... 2

Jean Tsuji .................................. 2

Carleigh Grantham .................... 3

Peggy Zeilinger ......................... 6

Jon Davidann .......................... 12

Elayne Cho ............................. 29

AnniversariesMelissa & Paul Belanger ......... 6

Deborah & Patrick Tom .......... 11

KEEP SUPPORTING CCU!

Amazon will donate 0.5% of

the price of your eligible

purchases (AmazonSmile) to

Christ Church Uniting

Disciples and Presbyterians.

In May CCU received $5 from

the AmazonSmile Foundation

for the first quarter, and the


PICK-UP DAY

at CCU.

No glass bottles, please.

Please put containers in

Heidels’ white pick-up truck,

which will be parked in the CCU

parking lot.

CCU has chosen to give all

recycling collections to the

Institute for Human Services.

~ an expression of compassion ~

~ a practice of eco-justice ~

Dianne Brookins shared thisbeautiful arrangement on August 14.

second quarter CCU received

$6! Good job, CCU! Start

your Amazon online shopping

at smile.amazon.com

On August 21st, Pat Gilbert sharedthis wonderful flower arrangementacknowledging the anniversary ofthe loss of her granddaughter, MaileGilbert.

On August 28th, the flowers


On August 28th, Rosemary brought

in this beautiful arrangement to

share with the congregation, and

then with the office.

Thank you, Rosemary!

were provided by the Heidel’s,

and in honor of

Rosemary Allen.

On August 28th, CCU

celebrated Rosemary Allen.

Celebrate a special occasion or honor a loved

one with a floral arrangement to be placed on

the altar. Please sign up on the bulletin board

in the sanctuary or email the office.

September sign ups:

Sept 4th .... Brennan's

Sept 11, 18, 25 ... OPEN

Join the CCU Fellowship Breakfast Discussion Sat,

September 3, 8am at Honey's Restaurant.

Everyone IS welcome. TOPIC: "Faith, Like Lunch,

Is Personal" article by Jay Sakashita.


Gratitude Corner!

Starting a new tradition for our

CCU newsletter, here is a new

space where we can offer thanks to

those who have gone above and

beyond in service to others and to

our ministry this month. (If you

have a submission, email our office!)

This month, we give our greatest:

THANKS go to Paul Haring who will

be retiring after his many years of

service on the lawn care team! We

are thankful for Paul's dedicated

service to keeping our grounds neat

and tidy. (And of course we welcome

any who might put in their name to

join the effort in his stead.)

THANKS are also due to those who

attended our discussions about the

sanctuary project and to Annie

Walenta who put extensive thought

and effort into making the first round

of proposals.

THANKS to John Heidel for

arranging to have our new bike rack

installed.

THANKS to those who have kept up

their pledges in these summer

months of travel and other activities.

(And it's never too late to catch

up...wink, wink!)

Calling all lovers of peace!!

We'll be focusing on the theme of

peace during our worship time in

October and we'd love to have brief

(2-3 minute) testimonies each

week from various church

participants about what the work

of peacemaking means to

them/has meant in their lives. Are

you willing to share? You will receive

ample guidance and coaching from

our pastor as you prepare. This can

be a great new opportunity for

growth and service. Please see Liz if

you might be interested.


Building Updates

The screen door for the kitchen

has been modified & repaired

this month; just in time for

Family Promise and sturdy

enough to withstand pushes on

it by small hands. Thank you to

Rollo & Keith!!!

Seagull Schools continues its

renovation of its upstairs office

space, a project which will be

completed before Family

Promise arrives in a few weeks

to reclaim B3.

At a congregational meeting on

Sunday, August 28, the

congregation issued several

responses regarding the

sanctuary redevelopment

proposal: a vote to explore

further options for a flooring

material with greater durability,

a vote to approve the purchase

and installation of the

suggested lighting fixtures, a

request that further choices for

seating be presented, and

consensus that more time is

needed to identify and discuss

issues related to the removal of

the baptistery.


We celebrate that a bike rack is

being installed near the center

tree in our parking lot. This will

not only serve as a witness to

our green ministry, but it will

also increase safety on our

campus by providing a place

for bikes to be locked-up

securely without blocking other

walkways. Please be mindful of

this new addition as you pull

into the parking lot so you don't

miss it...or run into it!

We're looking for interested parties

to join the Vespers on the Lanai

planning and landscaping teams.

See Pastor Liz if you are interested!

Thirsty to know more about the

bible?

Our newly formed community bible

study group will not be meeting

during the month of September.

Keep a look out in the weekly email

and bulletin for the October topic.


Don't forget to submit your Foodland receipt (make sure your name is on the

receipt) to the office to record your gift with CCU.

Once again, we need volunteers to provide

welcome and hospitality for guests

.

We will also need help with pre-host-week

cleaning/set up on Saturday, 9/17 starting at

8:30 am. With lots of hands we can easily get

done in less than 2 hours. All assistance is

greatly appreciated!

Overnight hosts are greatly needed. If you

have not already signed up to help, please

respond with your availability at your earliest

convenience - thank you!

If you would like to learn more or know how

you can help out please contact Marian Heidel

([email protected] or 261.4585)

To learn more about Family Promise Hawaii visit

their web page at FamilyPromiseHawaii.org.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

In September, we will continue to explore the religions of the world:

4th - "Hinduism in the Modern Period" DVD

11th - Buddhism

18th - Judaism guest speaker

There's more to come, so join us in the 'Ohana Room on Sunday mornings

at 8:30. Invite your friends!!


The way we care for the most

vulnerable members of our society

determines our mark as a people

and a nation.

Our mission is to co-create a

healthy, inclusive and productive

farm-based community with

homeless families, people with

disabilities and youth.

We accomplish this through the

practices of:

Mindfulness Maka’ala

Empathy Aloha

Working Together Lokahi

Every Second Saturday of the Month

Join us on the West side for a night

filled with delicious food from our

on-site cafe, good company, a

stunning view & Live entertainment!

Call & make your reservation today

at 808.696.8844.

FREE ADMISSION


The women of CCU are cordially

invited to join in the Central Union

Church's Annual Women's Retreat

October 21-23, 2016 at Camp

Mokuleia. Lauren Medeiros will be

leading worship and singing and

the keynote speaker will be our

own Pastor Liz Leavitt. The theme

is "Reimagining our story in The

Story." Click here to register for

the retreat.

2016 DOC Regional Assembly

October 14-15, 2016

First Christian Church, Fullerton

Online registration will begin on

September 1, 2016. Check out the

website here.


Date Name Duty

4-Sep Jessica Gibo Minister

Rollo Scheurenbrand &

Charlene HosenfeldUsher / Greeter

John Heidel Liturgist

Beth Davidann Keiki Sermon

John Heidel T Prayer / Serve Comm. / Bldg Lockup

11-Sep Liz Leavitt Minister

Richard Smith &

Elayne ChoUsher / Greeter

Marian Heidel Liturgist

Liz Leavitt Keiki Sermon

Susie Jannuzzi T Prayer / Serve Comm. / Bldg Lockup

18-Sep TBD Minister

Jimzy Lui &

George WymanUsher / Greeter

Courtney Nichols Liturgist

Kathy Summers Keiki Sermon

Dianne Brookins T Prayer / Serve Comm. / Bldg Lockup

25-Sep Liz Leavitt Minister

John & Marian Heidel Usher / Greeter

Dianne Brookins Liturgist

Beth Davidann Keiki Sermon

Paul Brennan T Prayer / Serve Comm. / Bldg Lockup


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