Church leaders to speak on nuclear threat

• By Pat Gee
• Jan. 20, 2018

Faith congregations were abuzz last weekend, following the Jan. 13 false missile alert and 38 minutes when many thought they might die. Read more

Central Union Church celebrates 130 years

• By Pat Gee
• Nov. 12, 2017

Central Union Church sits amid an expanse of greenery and is easily recognized by its colonial-style steeple. Read more

Japanese and Muslims share pain of prejudice

• By Pat Gee
• Oct. 14, 2017

Amy H. Mizuno rapped on the table she leaned on for support, replicating the pounding she heard before FBI agents barged through the back door of her home in the middle of the night on Dec. 7, 1941 — only hours after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor and ushered the U.S. into World War II. Read more

Shoji and 2 others to receive awards at ‘Wellness’ seminar

• By Pat Gee
• Oct. 9, 2017

Retired University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine volleyball coach Dave Shoji will be one of three people honored at the sixth annual “Journeys to Wellness” seminar Oct. 14 at the Community Church of Honolulu. Read more

Maryknoll sister a pioneer for immigrants

• By Pat Gee
• Oct. 9, 2017

As an immigrant from the Philippines, Sister Rosalinda Barrozo was a perfect fit as a social worker in 1974 for retired Filipino plantation workers, many of whom were trying to bring their families in the Philippines to be with them in Hawaii. Read more

Program urges isle churches to welcome LGBT people

• By Pat Gee
• Sept. 30, 2017

Church of the Crossroads is holding a three-part program in October to encourage churches of all denominations to openly welcome members of the LGBTQ community into their fold. Read more

Harris United Methodist Church in Nuuanu becomes sanctuary site

• By Pat Gee
• Sept. 23, 2017

Harris United Methodist Church is one of the first faith congregations in the state to declare itself a sanctuary to protect undocumented immigrants facing deportation. Read more

Faith, social advocate groups to hold forum on immigration

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• Sept. 16, 2017

Hawaii J20+ and The Interfaith Alliance of Hawaii will hold a free public forum, “Faith, Immigration and Solidarity,” from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Harris United Methodist Church, 20 S. Vineyard Blvd. Read more

Jewish congregations offer events for Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur

• By Pat Gee
• Sept. 16, 2017

Jewish congregations start the High Holy Days next week with Rosh Hashana services and observances over a 10-day period, culminating on the holiest day of the year, Yom Kippur. Read more

Buddhist school to dedicate new campus

• By Pat Gee
• Sept. 2, 2017

Pacific Buddhist Academy begins its 15th year with the dedication and grand opening of a new $9 million campus Friday. Read more

Separate services will honor Lili‘uokalani

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• Sept. 2, 2017

The public may attend a commemoration service at the Schofield Barracks Soldiers Chapel at 10 a.m. today, and two services at the Cathedral of St. Andrews on Sunday, honoring Queen Lili‘uokalani. Read more

VegFest Oahu to feature faith groups

• By Pat Gee
• Aug. 26, 2017

Representatives from four faith groups will be available to share how their sacred texts reinforce the advantages of a plant-based diet at the second VegFest Oahu on Sept. 2. Read more

Church to host luau fundraiser

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• Aug. 5, 2017

Tickets are now on sale for United Church of Christ-Judd Street’s 61st annual “Luau-­to-Go” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 19. Read more

Volunteers fill basic needs for fishermen

• By Pat Gee
• July 31, 2017

Three nights a week, the Rev. Jerry Saludez takes a group of volunteers to either Pier 17 or Pier 36 to provide a home-cooked meal, Bible study and medical checkups to fishermen from foreign countries who are confined to the docks. Read more

Forgiveness festival Aug. 6 to showcase variety of arts

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• July 29, 2017

The Hawai‘i Forgiveness Project will celebrate its 15th annual International Forgiveness Day from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 6 on the lawn at Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St. Read more

Nobel nominee Prejean will keynote Honolulu Catholic conference

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• July 22, 2017

Nobel Peace Prize nominee Sister Helen Prejean will speak on opening day of the Damien and Marianne Catholic Conference in October. Read more

Uncertain future clouds Moiliili chapel’s centennial

• By Pat Gee
• July 15, 2017

The fate of a historic chapel built by a Civil War Union officer and connected to Moiliili’s immigrant roots is up in the air as it celebrates its centennial. Read more

Tickets for annual church luau on sale

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• July 1, 2017

Kaumakapili Church is selling tickets for its 46th Annual Luau, “One in the Spirit,” on July 15 at 766 N. King St., to benefit its outreach programs in Kalihi-Palama. Read more