First Unitarian Church of Honolulu
2500 Pali Highway
Honolulu, HI 96817
Email: office@unitariansofhi.org
Tel: 808.595.4047
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Labor in Hawaii: Why Unions Matter, Labor Day BBQ
/by Suzette TomOur speakers this Sunday are Claire Shimabukuro (Community & Labor Union Organizer in Chicago and Hawaii, born into a Hawaii union family) and Leslie Lopez, PhD, specializing in labor education and curriculum development at the Center for Labor Education & Research (CLEAR). Afterwards we’ll enjoy a Labor Day Weekend Barbecue — if you’d like to contribute, salads and desserts are welcome — but definitely bring yourself.
Planning for the Last Stage of our Lives
/by Suzette TomWe would love the chance to welcome you this Sunday at 10:00am for worship and fellowship. Please join us! We will also be streaming Sunday worship via ZOOM (click on the link below) and Facebook.
Gun Violence Prevention
/by Suzette TomAre you concerned with the uptick in gun violence in our state? Get to know the all-volunteer group here in Hawaiʻi that is tirelessly working on this issue via advocacy, local partner outreach and collaboration, research and education. (Please note: This discussion will include topics of a sensitive nature such as firearms suicide, mass shootings and unintentional firearms deaths of children – it is not appropriate for children.)
Note: This service was not recorded by request of the speaker.
Punishment to Rehabilitation: Are there signs of Change?
/by Suzette TomDue to technical difficulties, this recording is audio only:
General Assembly Sunday
/by Suzette TomThe Unitarian Universalist Association’s annual General Assembly closes this Sunday with a rousing service that we will stream. Here is their description of it:
Embrace the electrifying spirit of the year’s largest UU gathering, where we come together in unity for an awe-inspiring Sunday worship celebration like no other! It’s a vibrant, communal worship experience that promises to uplift your soul and ignite your passion. And here’s the thrilling part – everyone is invited to be a part of this event through a live stream accessible to the public. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary gathering of hearts and minds.
The Ethics of Awe
/by Suzette TomWe will explore how beauty transcends utility in our modern world, drawing inspiration from Unitarian forebearer Ralph Waldo Emerson’s insight that “beauty is its own excuse for being.” The sermon reveals how encounters with beauty pull us out of self-preoccupation, teach us ethical attention, and connect us to something larger than ourselves. Beauty is presented not as a luxury but as essential nourishment that trains us in fairness, builds community through shared appreciation, and reminds us of what we’re fighting for in challenging times.
Keola Whittaker is a third-year seminary student at Starr King School for the Ministry, preparing for Unitarian Universalist parish ministry. Originally from Honolulu and now living on Maui, he is known for his annual Oscar sermon series at First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles, where he weaves together the year’s top films with themes from UU history and theology. Keola also brings a deep understanding of justice and place from his work as a local land use attorney.
In Perfect Harmony
/by Suzette TomUnfortunately we had video problems with last week’s service. However you can listen to the audio recording here: