Appreciating Our Spiritual Home

On Sunday, we enjoyed our Spiritual Home together. After hearing more of Dan and other members’ amazing feats in restoring and maintaining our beloved church, our Meditation Walk and Feng Shui Four Corner Blessings, congregants wrote reflections – appreciation, hopes, and suggestions. Honoring and appreciation for our church building, especially for the generosity and capabilities of our members, were palpable and moving, both during and after the service. Here are a few of the notes:

• “May this old house continue to be a place of refuge, peace, and love for all who enter and for our entire world!” – Sheila O.
• “For this church and all UU churches to survive, for my generation to raise our children in them.”
• “I am inspired by the care and effort that has been given by our church ohana to keep this place going! A memory- when my young kiddo discovered how loud the sanctuary floor could be when he stomped loudly on it. And the wonderful aunties who told me not to hush him because he was making a joyful noise! – Laura
• “Such a large building with lots of character and potential”
• “Gorgeous building, well-preserved and cared for, upkeep always and ever!”
• “How the church is becoming a warm home! More Beautiful!” – Keif
• “I hope membership will grow and we’ll see many new faces.“
• “This church is truly a remarkable building. Its architecture and design are so unique. There are wonderful details all over it. I am amazed by the paneling and bookshelves. It really makes a special place to worship.” – James Eitel
• “I wish for the continued preservation of this old building. It would be nice to have more flowers.”
• “Sharing Love. Spiritual home”
• “Unitarians are the hands of Social Justice in the U.S. Can we be the heart in Hawai’i?”
• “I hope the church is able to serve as a refuge to those who want/need it for years to come.”
• “We prayed for this to be our home.”
• “Beautiful indoor/outdoor Home. I love the Hawaiian Breeze.”
• “She’s a grand dame!”
• “To grow and spread love throughout the community.”
• “My Vision: that replacements for Julian, Al, Dan, and Pierre will appear soon – Folks who love the building and are capable.”
• “Provide volunteer-led tours of the property and house, like Liljestrand house. Charge a fee. Check their website. $75-150 pp. 60-90 min. 10-14 ppl max. Reservations required.”
• “I love this building and accept its history. We have the power of love to transform it and make it a true sanctuary for those who worship and live here.”
• “Better parking”
• “1) Bushes too large. 2) Bricks should be power-washed- some of the brickwork could be so lovely. 3) Garden needs to have a mix of practical and beauty.” – Jim LoPresti

Note to Jim: I have a power-washer. Want to volunteer with me?

Mahalo to all, it is an honor to serve you!
Rev. Deborah