September 2017 Kukui Lamalama Magazine

The Magazine of the First Unitarian Church of Honolulu Volume 2017...Number 09...September, 2017 Check out Gloria Borland’s Article on Pages 5, 8, 10.

Upcoming Services Armen PedroHonolulu CampusFirst Unitarian Church of Honolulu2500 Pali Hwyhttp://www.unitariansofhi.org/ T.J. Fitzgerald Sunday, September 17, 10:00 am Unitarian Universalist Church of the PhilippinesSunday, September 3, 10:00 am MIR: Arman Pedro & Elvie SienesT.J. Fitzgerald Our Minister in Residence for September 17, 24\"All in a Day's Work\" and October 1 is the Rev. Arman Pedro from theCommunities of faith have played integral roles in Unitarian Universalist Church of the Philip-movements that seek just and equitable working pines. He has recently finished his training atconditions for all. On this Labor Day weekend, we Meadville-Lombard Theological School. Thewill look together some of these movements and School's mission is to educate students in thewhat lessons they might hold for us today. Unitarian Universalist tradition to embody liberal religious ministry in Unitarian Universalist congre-Worship Associate: Martina Queenth gations and wherever else they are called toGreeters: TBA serve. Rev. Pedro now serves as the Adminis-Decorator: TBA trator for the UU Church of the Philippines. Sunday, September 10, 10:00 am Rev. Pedro will be joined by the Rev. Elvie T.J. Fitzgerald Sienes, also from the UU Church of the Philip- pines. She was trained in the Philippines, and is \"Words of Welcome\" the Coordinator of Partner Church activities forThe words we use for welcoming others are the UU Churches in the Philippines, including oursome of the most beautiful words we share with own Partner Church in Caican, Negros Orien-one another. In this time of new arrivals, we will tal. Arman and Elvie will be speaking about thelook together at ways that we welcome others history of the Partner Church Program in the Phil-and also how we accept the warmth of welcome ippines, and our part in that.that is offered.Worship Associate: Richard Valasek & Worship Associate: Richard Valasek Karen Valasek Greeters: TBA Decorator: TBAGreeters: Junko DavisDecorator: Martina Queenth Upcoming Services continued on page 3 Magazine Index is on page 4Page 2...September 2017...Kukui Lamalama

Upcoming ServicesHonolulu Campus, continued Decorator: TBA Leeward Campus UU Leeward OhanaSunday, September 24, 10:00 am www.uulohana.org. Unitarian Universalist Church http://www.uuhonolulu.org/ of the Philippines MIR: Arman PedroRev. Pedro will engage us in the history of Unitar- Saturday, September 9, 5:00 pm Brainstorming Meetingian Universalism in the Philippines, the successes Join us as we plan for the 2017-2018 for UU Lee-and the challenges of the UU Church of the Phil- ward Ohana.ippines in creating and maintaining a liberal Chris- Location: Mililani Home of Stephanie Teraokatian tradition in a heavily Catholic and politically Meeting followed by our Famous, Fabulous Potcomplex society. Luck.Worship Associate: Richard Valasek For more information, please contact Charlotte Morgan, [email protected]: TBABig Island Services ship. Would you harbor me? Would I harborhttp://hiuu.weebly.com/ you? These questions are asked in the song writ-Hilo Unitarian Roundtable ten by Dr. Ysaye Barnwell and sung by SweetMeets every Sunday at 9:30 am in Hilo Honey in the Rock.Email: [email protected] The lyrics were written over 20 years ago, but are still meaningful today. In these difficult times weUnitarian Universalists of Puna ask ourselves: Where, with whom, or with whatMeets every Sunday at 10:30 am in do I put my trust? As we watch the events of theHawaiian Paradise Park world unfold with fear and with anxiety, may weAddress: 15-1791 14th Ave., HPP take time to express care and kindness for oneParadise Dr. off Hwy 130, another.Right on 14thFacebook: facebook.com/UUPuna September 24 -- \"Gathering of the Waters\"Phone: 808-966-7852 led by Jamie Pardau. Many UU congregationsWebsite: www.uupuna.com hold a Water Communion once a year, often at the beginning of the new church year (September). Members bring to the service a small amount of water from a place that is special toUnitarian Universalists of West Hawaii them. As people one by one pour their wa-Meets every second and fourth Sunday at 4:00 ter together into a communal bowl, each personpm in Kailua-Kona tells why this water is special to them. The com-Address: Sadie Seymour Gardens (Outdoor Cir- bined water is symbolic of our shared faith com-cle) ing from many different sources.76-6280 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-KonaFacebook: Unitarian Universalists of West Hawaii The Water Ceremony/ Communion Service is anPhone: 808-640-4485 excellent opportunity for Unitarian Universalist congregations to express their commitment to our September 10 – \"Would You Harbor Me?\" Sixth Principle: We covenant to affirm and pro-led by Karen Gold, based on a message from mote the goal of world community with peace,Rev. Meg Riley, Church of the Larger Fellow- liberty and justice for all. Kukui Lamalama...September 2017...Page 3

Way To Go Spirits!!!The Spirits, our Church Band directed by Dennis Graue have recently re-ceived two letters of appreciation for their exceptional musical presenta-tions. 8/3/17 August, 2017 Dear Dennis, Dear Spirits, Apologies for the delay in Thank you for the beautiful my writing. I wish to share music you provided at Julian’s with you my gratitude for Memorial Service! your collaboration and beau- “The Nearness of you,” tiful gifts of music. “Caravan,” “Wonderful World” Send my love to the Spir- were perfect and heartfelt.its—what a delightful, talented group with a It meant a lot to me & I know to others, to havegreat leader. you all as a part of the Service.Many blessings in the remainder of 2017. Music was so important to Julian & he LOVEDI so dearly enjoyed my time at First Honolulu. playing with you all.Blessings, Aloha nui,Megan (Dowdell) Leana Dawn (Hosken)Check Out The Rest Of The Magazine Editor’s Note:5 We Can Do Better 18 End-of-Life Issues At our August 13, 2017 Service, our General Assembly (GA) at-6 & 7 UU Church in Caican 19 Aloha Roger tendees: Gloria Borland, Imiloa Borland, Lori Ford, Allison Jacobs,8 We Can Do Better 20 Margaret & Chalice John Martin, Nancy Schildt, Karen9 A.D.O.R.E.; JUBILEE Circles Valasek and Richard Valasek10 We Can Do Better spoke eloquently about their expe-11 Mini-Grant $$$ 21 Chalice Circle riences.12 Council of Chairs Schedules Their words will be published in13 Young Families Ohana subsequent Magazines. 22 & 23 JUBILEE Gloria Borland’s Sermon is pub- Covenant Group 24 Free Community Event lished starting on page 8.14 & 15 Board Retreat 25 We Are Small & Mighty16 & 17 The Arts at FUCH 26 Volunteer Opportunities October Magazine 27 Website Info DeadlineOur greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail. Noon, Sunday, September 17 Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy to: [email protected] Or to the Church OfficePage 4 ...September 2017...Kukui Lamalama

We Can Do Better...We Can Do Better tion classes are racially diverse. Don’t worry, in time, when the kids grow up, our Church will be By Gloria Borland diverse. What, wait another 15 years???(This is an edited version of the Sermon Gloria presented Reality: These diverse kids, like Obama, don’t remain in UU. At the General Assembly, I foundat The First Unitarian Church of Honolulu on a book in which the opening chapter says, UU August 13, 2017.)I was trained as a children are morejournalist. I observe. diverse than theBecause of my re- Congregation. Sosearch on President this little bit of diver-Barack Obama, I sity in our children isdiscovered UU. Cu- not unique to UU inrious, I started at- Hawaii, it happens intending All Soul’s Iowa and NebraskaChurch in Washing- too.ton, DC and en- Excuse #2: Nativerolled my daughterin All Soul’s Sunday Hawaiians want more traditionalSchool. When I Christian Services;came home to Ha-waii for Christmas they need a lot ofDecember 2010, I Gloria (Center) celebrates the Congregation’s approval God and Jesus. Fili-was stunned to see of her Sermon with Gershen (Left) and Carmen (Right). pinos are too Catho- (Photo by C.B. Morgan) lic. Didn’t they usedthat this Honolulu Church is a predominantly to say that about the Irish and the Italians? Blackwhite church. 7 years later…it is still the same. people want the revival, halleluiah Jesus. Don’tNothing has changed. they use the same stereotypes at UU Church-WE CAN DO BETTER. es on the Mainland? Reality: I attend UU Churches in DC and in Mar-First, we got to break the denial. Maybe, it’s hu- yland with racially mixed congregations and theman to hang out with the people who are like black folks are college professors. The highly ed-you. If you look at the 2016 Census, however, ucated no matter what their race reject traditionalHawaii is ¾ non-white. So why is our Church still organized religions, so invite Hawaiian collegea white church? professors. While there are not too many at Manoa, there are more at the community colleg-I heard ADORE Members express a desire to in- es, but still they are smart and on a questioningvite more African-American families to Church, journey just like you.but why only focus on the 1% Black populationand ignore the 73% that are Asian, Hawaiian and Excuse #3: UU is predominantly a white churchmixed-race? Also, why are most of the adults at on the Mainland and that’s why we’re a whitethis Church made up of transplants, with few church in Hawaii. Reality: There are white churches on the Main-born and raised in Hawaii? land who have branches in Hawaii that are inte- grated and these Hawaii churches have been ra-Why does Church not attract locals? It’s been cially diverse for many, many decades.that way for 60 years.These are the excuses I’ve heard since I’ve been Some of these churches are:here. Harris Methodist Church on South Vineyard isExcuse #1: The children in our Religious Educa- where social justice activists hang out. It is 80% (Continued on Page 8) Kukui Lamalama...September 2017...Page 5

CaicanThe Caicun Church’s Budget Kitchen in a UU home in the PhilippinesVillage Pump Photos From Doing The Wash in Caican Our Own Partner UU Church In Caican In the Philippines May, 2016 (Photos by Nan Kleiber)Caican’s Sea Wall Caican Village from the makai sideMore about Caicun on page 7 A Church ServicePage 6...September 2017...Kukui Lamalama

Special Meet’n’GreetA Very Special Invitation On Sunday, September 17, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, you are invited to the Kleibers’ home to welcome our two Ministers visiting from the UU Church of the Philippines. This will be a potluck extravaganza. Please RSVP to Nan at [email protected] are especially welcome.Rev. Arman Pedro and Rev. Elvie Sienes Children dancing at our Partner UU Church in Caican,are here on O'ahu to attend the Our Whole Negros Oriental, Philippines.Lives Training of Trainers, September 7 -12, so that they will be able to continue the (Photo by Nan Kleiber, May, 2016)training of OWL Facilitators to support theOWL programs in the Philippines.Many of you have made financial contribu-tions to support this OWL training, which has al-lowed us to invite Arman and Elvie to the Training speaking about the history of the Partner Churchof Trainers. Thank you! Program in the Philippines, and our part in that.Our Minister-in-Residence for September 17, 24 Sunday, September 24, Rev. Pedro will engageand October 1 is the Rev. Arman Pedro from the us in the history of Unitarian Universalism in theUnitarian Universalist Church of the Philip- Philippines, the successes and the challenges ofpines. He has recently finished his training at the UU Church of the Philippines in creating andMeadville-Lombard Theological School. maintaining a liberal Christian tradition in a heavi- ly Catholic and politically complex society.The School's mission is to educate students inthe Unitarian Universalist tradition to embody lib- Sunday, October 1, Rev. Pedro will explore howeral religious ministry in Unitarian Universalist Unitarian Universalists in the US and Canadacongregations and wherever else they are called benefit from their partnerships with Filipino UUs,to serve. Rev. Pedro now serves as the Adminis- and how we can expand our understanding of ourtrator for the UU Church of the Philippines. own liberal religious heritage and traditions by understanding the importance of our supportOn Sunday, September 17, Rev. Pedro will be through Partnership.joined by the Rev. Elvie Sienes, also from the UUChurch of the Philippines. She was trained in the Following the Service on October 1, there will be a Special Luncheon,Philippines, and is the Coordinator of Partner to raise funds for ourChurch activities for the UU Churches in the Phil-ippines, including our own Partner Church in Cai-can, Negros Oriental. Arman and Elvie will be Partner UU Church in the Philippines. Kukui Lamalama...September, 2017...Page 7

We Can Do Better…local and 20% white. It is Methodist so it is“Jesus light.” The Minister is Asian. Harris Meth-odist hosts monthly meetings where all the activ-ists attend and coordinate: the environmentalists,labor, the progressives. They are now workingon increasing the minimum wage to $15.00 perhour and with FACE (Faith Action in CommunityEquity), they are fighting the government forhomeless rights.Church of the Cross Roads--below Universityof Hawaii were radical hippies in the 1960’s andincluded radical US professors. Now it is a so-cial justice oriented, inclusive church with50% local and 50% white. In the 1960s, thisChurch gave sanctuary to soldiers who didn’twant to go to Vietnam. Our First Unitarian did thesame and our Minster at the time, Gene Bridgeswas fired by our Congregation for giving Sanctu- Imiloa Borland (Right) at GA with ribbons onary. her name tag, getting her book signed by Bryan Stevenson.Episcopal St. Andrews Priory--mostly local, (Photo by Gloria Borland)had a black minister the past 6 years. teachers? We’ve had several years of substitute teachers. How is that working out? SubstituteUnity Church—Diamond Head is 70% white, teachers from the Mainland who can teach only30% local. No Jesus but “God light.Presbyterian at the Golf Course is 60% local, what they know—the Mainland.40% white and has three services, thousands ofpeople; “Jesus medium.” We can do better in integrating this Church. There are local people with college degrees andCentral Union Church—Founded by Missionar- they have travelled around the world and can ap-ies that formed the oligarchy that controlled Ha- preciate a liberal congregation with a worldview.waii for almost 200 years and is 70% white, 30% There’s a microaggression at this Church thatlocal. only white people travel. I’ve been to 70 coun- tries including Tibet, Nepal, Egypt, Israel, El Sal-How About First Unitarian Church of Honolu- vador and Kenya and no, I’m not in the military.lu—all transplants whose roots are someplaceother than Hawaii. Most Sundays—no locals. My daughter, Imiloa’s Girl Scout Leaders are lo-Ministers are white; even most guest Ministers cal (Grandparents came from plantations) one isfrom the Mainland are white. When you have an attorney, the other a doctor. They escortedspeakers here at the pulpit and their frame of ref- the girls to New Zealand this Summer anderence is the Mainland, do you wonder why no they’ve traveled all over the world, including Eu-locals want to come here? rope.Except for the closing song, “Hawaii Aloha,” eve-rything else, including the sermon can be from a Here’s another idea: don’t invite a local and haveUU Church in Iowa. Week after week of visiting her be the only token at Church. They won’tministers—no chance for bonding, care or build- come back. Let’s pick one Sunday and everyoneing relationships. try to invite a “Local” friend on that same Sun-When you were a kid, did you like substitute day. Maybe they will come back again. (Continued on Page 10)Page 8...September 2017...Kukui Lamalama

A.D.O.R.E.The A.D.O.R.E Group Is Back...(A Dialogue On Race and Ethnicity) The A.D.O.R.E Group,will restart its regular year witha meeting on September 24th, which will be held from 11:30am-2:30pm in the UU Church Sanctuary.First, we would like to acknowledge and thankLee Curran for doing an amazing job over thesummer by organizing and carrying out theshowings of two important civil rights movies: \"IAm Not Your Negro\" and \"Hidden Figures.\"For the September 24th meeting, theA.D.O.R.E. Group will view and discuss theacclaimed documentary, \"The Corporation.\" Co-chairs of the A.D.O.R.E. Program. (L to R)Following is a good description of the film: Allison Jacobs and Jill Rabinov.\"This documentary begins with an unusual detailthat came from the 14th Amendment: Under con- (Photo by C.B. Morgan)stitutional law, corporations are seen as pose IBM's Nazi ties and these large businesses'individuals. exploitation of human rights. \"So, filmmaker Mark Achbar asks, what type of Food will be offered for a small fee and freeperson would a corporation be? The evidence, childcare will be available upstairs.according to such political activists as Noam Please join the A.D.O.R.E. Group in viewing andChomsky and filmmaker Michael Moore, andcompany heads like carpet magnate Ray Ander- discussing this very insightful and thought-son, points to a bad one, as the film aims to ex- provoking film!Jubilee Anti-Racism Training: Learning Together About Systemic RacismEnrollment is limited to 45, $165 per participant which includes so sign up today! all meals and materials. Thursday, November 9th, Scholarships Available...Donations Welcome 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm All three days are at Friday, November 10th, First Unitarian Church of Honolulu 8:30 am to 9:00 pm 2500 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817Saturday, November 11th, Register by mail or online: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm https://uuhonolulu.org/contact/jubilee- anti-racism-training/ For more information, check out pages 22 & 23. Kukui Lamalama...September 2017...Page 9

We Can Do Better…What if we emphasizedour President Obamaconnection? At GeneralAssembly, I introducedmyself with: “Hi, I’m fromthe same church in Hono-lulu where Barack Obamaattended Sunday School!”When I introduced myselfto Rev. Rosemary BrayMcNat (former New YorkTimes writer, former Minis-ter of a UU Church in Man-hattan, current Presidentof Starr King School forthe Ministry), she ex-claimed: “I knew it! I knewObama was one of us. Ikept telling my husbandwho was born and raised (L To R) Jill Rabinov with GA participants Karen Valasek, Richard Vala-UU that Obama sounds sek (photo bombing) & John Martin; Allison Jacobs is seen on thelike him.” screen. (Photo by C.B. Morgan)Susan Frederick Gray (our new UUA President) the LOCAL community that makes up 75% of thealready knew that Obama was raised Unitarian. population. Cut the umbilical cord with the Main-Susan was in Charlottesville the day before with land; turn and focus on the rich spirituality andthe assembled clergy and she gave a bold state- works of the local people who live here.ment of PBS blaming President Trump for theincreased power of White Supremists. Paula Cole Jones said Hawaii is the Beloved Community. We can take the great UU teachingsBarack Obama was raised in a Unitarian Univer- of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Thoreau, Theo-salist household. His values come from UU. He dore Parker and blend them with the teachings ofwas raised in Hawaii, the most racially diverse Hawaii and become the Beloved Community asstate in the Nation. To President Obama, racially an example for the rest of the Nation.integrated communities were normal; think of hisschool, his neighborhood his community in Ha- We Can Do This….waii. Footnote: Buy two tickets for the Jubilee and give one to a “local” friend. Move away from theLet’s try to make his Church racially diverse Mainland focus of white-black which is not thetoo. problem here. If we have local thought leadersLet’s put President Obama’s photo in the en- attending, it can change the conversation to howtrance way of the Church to acknowledge and this Church can integrate with the larger non-validate that his character and values are white community. We need the wisdom and ex-those of Unitarian Universalism. perience of LOCAL residents at Jubilee.Our Decision: Continue to remain a predomi- (Check out pages 22 & 23)nately WHITE Church or decide to integrate withPage 10...September 2017...Kukui Lamalama

Grant $$$ AvailableEndowment Fund Application for Mini-Grants Announced: Applications Due October 1, 2017The Good News:The bylaws of the FUCH EndowmentCommittee (est. 2016) allow for theexpenditure of up to 4% of the totalvalue of our Church's endowedfunds. Currently this means $5,600 iseligible to be disbursed.The Great News:YOUR FUCH Team may apply for aportion of these funds!The Application Process:Complete this mini-grant application:https://goo.gl/forms/e3m5qtStLn0r9sTF3. The Endowment Committee Will Give Preference To:All submissions are due by October 1, 2017. • Teams/Groups who have not been awarded these mini-grant funds in the past two years. Submissions will be considered en • Non-recurring projects, events, or expendi-masse and applicants will be notified tures. • Projects/events that affect a wide-range of of results by November 1, 2017.The Fine Print: Congregational Members. • Projects/events that do not have another logi-• Awards will be made only to Team or Group cal funding source (For example, the Team's an-requests (i.e., no awards to individuals for ex-penses like conference travel, scholarship funds, nual operating budget request).registration fees, etc). • Projects/events that advance our mission to• \"Team\" is a label within our formal structure \"Boldly Grow Compassion, Justice, and Joy\".(e.g., Worship Team, RE Team, Music Team, So gather your Team or Group, put on your thinking caps,etc.) while \"Group\" could be 3 people with a greatidea that would benefit & appeal to a wide-rangeof the Congregation. and fill out the application form by October 1.Award decision(s) will be made by the Questions can be directed Endowment Committee. to [email protected] year's $5,600 may or may not be split Submitted by Lisa Gillis-Davis amongst multiple requests for funds. Chair, FUCH Endowment Committee Additional Committee Members: David Davis & Theresa Moorleghen Kukui Lamalama...September 2017...Page 11

Council of ChairsThe hard working Team/Committee/Task Force Leaders met August 4, 2017 at the Council ofChairs meeting.Those in attendance included (Front to Back):Left Row: Carmen Golay, Lorraine Fay, Jim Cooper, Jill RabinovCenter Row: Dennis Graue, Charlotte Morgan, Rachael ComptonRight Row: Bill Scarvie, Junko Davis, Catherine Graham, David Davis, Joan Schumacher,David Friedman.Not in the photo: Suzette Tom, Sheila O’Keefe, Marie Anne (Photo by Sheila O’Keefe) Next Meeting MembershipCouncil of Chairs Is On The Move!!! Saturday From Carmen Golay, October 21 the new Membership Chair: Join us at the 3rd Sunday Newcomer Informational Session in the Fred Harper Room, right after Services. Each month we talk about a topic of interest for people new to Unitarian Universalism and to discuss Membership. All are welcome and child care is available For a Reply Form, check out: https://uuhonolulu.org/917-newcomer-info-session-fhr/Page 12...September 2017...Kukui Lamalama

Young Families Ohana Covenant GroupAn InvitationYou are invited you join the newsemester of our Young FamiliesOhana Covenant Group(YFOCG).We're starting a new series onAugust 19 and we meet for 10 different Saturday eveningsthroughout the Fall & Winter.This group is designed to pro-vide our cohort (those activelyparenting kids) a place that issocial, supportive, and dare Isay, spiritual.Here's a typical schedule forour Saturday evening gather-ings at Church:5:30 pm Potluck. Child care The 1st to 4th Grade Religious Education class with Michaelbegins. (We usually deposit our Gurney.kids upstairs and then dine as a (Photo provided by Michael Gurney)parent group). We have two speaks. We assist the Church with thechild care rooms: Phyllis & Syl- 7:30 pm Quick clean-up Child- cost of child care - $50 per fami-via care for kids age infant to care ends. ly for the whole series (a cheap~age 6, and kids age ~7 on up My family has been involved in $5 per session), payable all atgo with Michael or Deborah (RE YFOCG for about five years and once at the beginning. If thisTeachers) to a big kid room for it has led to wonderful friend- cost is a barrier for your familygames and/or a movie. ships. The \"covenant\" part of please be in touch with me.6:00-7:30 pm Deep sharing/ this group is that you make your Spouses (whether they attenddeep listening on a topic-of- best effort to attend all 10 Church any other time or not)the-night. Topics have included dates. Of course we all must are very welcomed to joinlove, friendship, stress, grief, miss here and there, but you try YFOCG.ambition, regret, holiday inten-tions, reconciliation, and many to attend all sessions. Here are If you'd like to join the YFOCG,more (We take turns being lead- the dates: please reply to me so I can geters for the evening). We start an accurate child care headwith a few minutes of sharing August 19 count.highs & lows from our past cou- September 2ple of weeks, warm-up by read- September 23 You can contact us ating a few quotes on the topic, October 7 [email protected] then we each are granted November 4around 4 minutes to speak about November 18 With aloha,the topic of the night. An em- December 16 Lisa Gillis-Davis, RE Parentphasis is placed on deep sharing December 30 808-282-2213and deep listening - when some- January 6one has the floor no one else January 20 Kukui Lamalama...September 2017...Page 13

Board RetreatPresent at the Board Retreat: (L to R) Marie Anne, Bill Scarvie, Martina Queenth, Nancy Schildt,Rev. TJ FitzGerald, Allison Jacobs, Catherine Graham. Not pictured, Charlotte Morgan. (Photo by C.B. Morgan)The Board and Church Mem- riculum, personnel issue infor- A lack of trust can be character-bers met on August 12, 2017 to mation ized by an emphasis on control,discuss the upcoming Church Foundational to a Healthy an avoidance of conflict ( a rela-Year, The following are Minutes Congregation: tionship is not solid if it cannotwhich were submitted by Marti- Awareness of a Covenant of withstand some conflict), andna Queenth and edited for the Right Relations (CRR) including keeping things vague.Magazine.. new people, self differentiated To build trust identify the issues,Present: Nancy Schildt, Cathe- leaders who present a non- articulate shared values, giverine Graham, Jim Cooper, TJ anxious presence while staying purpose and expectationsFitzGerald, Allison Jacobs, Mar- engaged, need to establish who (accountability), have transpar-tina Queenth, Bill Scarvie, Marie is responsible for what (conflict ency of process, and move fromAnne, Charlotte Morgan. occurs when there is an unwill- I>WE.Skype Dialog with ingness to clarify who does Make it clear as to who getsJan Christian what). consulted so that everything is(Pacific Western Region) Establish a sweet spot way to not a discussion of the whole.Services Available from the look at new projects (look at the Connection of vision andRegional Offices: level of competency, does it trust...which comes first?Safe congregation, transition align with the mission, do you Talk about the vision.coaches, Pacific Western Re- have the capacity to do it, what Have Town Hall meetings to findgion newsletter (sign up on the is the impact of the project. out the Congregation’s ideas ofsignature page of Jan’s email or These will help to set priorities. the vision.facebook.) Regional assembly There is a need to trust and re- Make sure the CRR is viable, wewill be next year in Portland spect leadership in order to need to be able to talk aboutFrom the UUA Website: boldly grow anything. Jan may everything. (We need not thinkLeadership resources, leader- be able to provide some help alike to love alike.)ship workshop webinar, RE cur- with Board development. Continued on page 15Page 14...September 2017...Kukui Lamalama

Board RetreatA well fed Board is a happy Board. (L to R) Nancy, Jim, Marie, Martina, Allison. (Photo by C.B. Morgan)Everyone needs to be heard, Vision Statement Miscellaneousnot agreed with. We looked at a vision statementLook at the Mission and the presented in the Strategic Plan Building Use:Vision statements rather than “I” 2015, read definitions of mission There should be a Member ofstatements. ( “I” don’t want to statements and vision state- the Board for the building use.but “we” have to.) ments and looked at vision Nancy will join that group.Be aware of the questions that statements from other UU Council of Chairs:you ask: What do we need? churches. The CRR should be restated atStay away from personal prefer- **Martina and Allison will begin the Council meetings. Weences: cast the vision before the work on drafting a vision state- should have meetings every oth-discussion. ment including wording from the er month instead of quarterly. Future Shapers documents to The next one is Oct. 21. The process is more be word smithed at a later time We will request that each team important than the with the entire Board’s input. sends a report to the Board by RACI document the third Thursday of the month. outcome. We looked at the RACI docu- Martina will request that the ment initiated by Nancy to clarify Worship Team start reading theThere is a tragic gap between the roles and responsibilities of CRR tenants one every Sunday.how and who we are and how the Church Leadership. We should have Board Mem-we should be. We categorized each Task col- bers at the front of the Church to umn to indicate whether the greet visitors. Jan will be here Board, Minister, Staff or Teams Saturday, November 18 are accountable, responsible, when she will meet with the Board.Sunday, Nov. 19, Jan will consulted or informed.speak to theCongregation Some of the tasks were not clear cut and need some clarifi-and meet with them. cation. Further work is needed. Kukui Lamalama...September 2017...Page 15

The Arts At FUCH GOTP...The Gallery On The Pali...GOTPThe Gallery on the Pali Upcoming Exhibit \"BOTANICVM\"Artwork by Linda UmsteadABOUT THE EXHIBIT: Gallery Hours:Artist Linda Umstead says that \"Since I beganseriously working in watercolors, I have found Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays:the subject of botanicals most seductive and 9:00 am - 2:00 pmalluring. We who live in Hawaii enjoy one of Thursdays:the most prolific natural environments on the 9:00 am - 7:30 pmplanet, and exploring the beauty of our ex- Sunday:ceptional local gardens has become for me 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.more an addiction. It is a gift I give to myself Closed Monday and Saturday.as often as I can.\" Join us for the Artist's Reception: Sunday, September 10, 2017, 5:00 to 7:00 pm. On Display Sunday: September 10 to Friday, October 13, 2017. For more information, please call the First Unitarian Church Office at (808) 595-4047 or email [email protected] On the web @ Unitariansofhi.org/exhibitsOpera Night Out Gaetano Donizetti’s man be deemed fit by Marie’s “fathers” to win Daughter of the Regiment her hand. Meanwhile, the Mar- Friday, September 22, 2017 quise of Birkenfeld 6:30 pm knows the truth of Marie’s aristocratic First Unitarian Church of Honolulu birth and seeks to High comedy, romance and vocal fireworks. sweep the ingénueMarie, the adoptive daughter of 1,500 soldiers of away from her regi-a French army regiment, is the charming tomboy mental family andwho has fallen in love with the handsome Tonio.Only by joining the regiment can the young local (Continued on page 17)Page 16...September 2017...Kukui Lamalama

The Arts At FUCHBook Group...Book Group...Book Group...Book Group Wednesday, 7:00 pm Wednesday, 7:00 pm September 6th, 2017 October 4th, 2017 Fred Harper Room Fred Harper Room We will discuss All the Shah’s We will discuss Orphan Train Men: An American Coup and by Christina Baker Kline. This the Roots of Middle East novel tells the story of a trou- Terror by Stephen Kinzer. Ever bled 17-year-old girl who finds wonder why many Iranians do herself immersed in the foster not trust the United States? This care system, gets into legal author answers that question by trouble, and through court providing a detailed description sanctioned community serviceof why and how the CIA of the United States or- meets a 91-year-old womanchestrated the overthrow of the western oriented, who also found herself livingdemocratically elected, and secular government with strangers at a young age. Both their storiesof Iran in 1953. This book is important and a must happened in different eras, but both stories haveread for anyone interested in the background of common themes that bridge the gaps of time andwhat is currently going on in the Middle help them forge a friendship.East. Wednesday, 7:00 pm who would turn vindictive and cruel when- November 1st, 2017 ever he was not sober. Her mother lived in Fred Harper Room her own world and abhorred the responsi-We will discuss The Glass Castle by bilities of raising a family. This story en-Jeannette Walls. This memoir tells a tale capsulates the struggles that the Wallsof resilience and redemption. Jeannette’s children went through to form successfulfather is a brilliant, charismatic, yet deep- lives by taking care of each other withinly flawed man who steeps his children in the vacuum of parental guidance that theythe sciences of physics and geology, but grew up in. Opera Night Out Gaetano Donizetti Jubilee Anti-Racism Portrait by Guiseppe Rillosi Training:introduce her to high societyand a marriage befitting her (from Wikipedia) Learning Together Aboutrank. Systemic RacismTonio must prevail over hislowly station if he and Marie Enrollment is limited to 45,are to find their way to love, so sign up today!against a backdrop of belcanto pyrotechnics, including Thursday, November 9th toTonio’s famous tenor aria, “A Saturday, November 11thmes amis,” marked by nine $165 per participant including allperilous high Cs.Bring pupus to share. meals and materials. For more information, Check out pages 22 & 23 or go to https://uuhonolulu.org/contact/ jubilee-anti-racism-training/. Kukui Lamalama...September 2017...Page 17

End-of-Life Issues Joel Is Teaching At UH Joel MerchantOur own Joel Merchant, Sociologist & Consult- (Photo by C.B. Morgan)ant will be at the Osher Lifelong Learning Insti-tute at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa (OLLI How To Reach OLLI-UHM Fall 2017 COURSE CATALOG) Sep- For more information about OLLI-UHM courses,tember 18 – December 15, 2017, co-facilitating and enrollment, see, visit, or contact:a course on Dir. Carole Mandryk 956-8224 [email protected] Aging and Dying with Dignity: Assistant Will Cecil 956-0654 End-of-Life Issues [email protected] Offices/Classrooms: Krauss Hall 113with Tony Lenzer, Professor Emeritus, UHM http://www.osher.socialsciences.hawaii.edu/Public Health.Dates: Wednesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov.1, 2017Time: 10 am to NoonLocation: Krauss 112Enrollment Limit: 15Adults are increasingly interested in learningabout the issues and choices surrounding end-of-life.Despite the universality of death, the inven-tions of new technologies and political circum-stances have created more ambiguities regard-ing the definition of death, and how to deal withthe dying.These conflicts have increased the need formore informed decision-making regarding end-of-life issues. Individuals who make an effort tolearn about the options may be in a better posi-tion to influence events in their own lives andthose of their loved ones.In this course, we will:1) discuss and clarify options regarding aging, dying, and end-of-life issues,2) provide information and discuss our experi- ences in the areas of elder care, hospice care, financial matters, long term care, ad- vanced directives, POLSTs,3) review, discuss, and make decisions regarding advanced care planning options.Page 18...September 2017...Kukui Lamalama

Aloha Roger Roger Wickenden, long time Member and for- mer Treasurer of First Unitarian died on Au- gust 10, 2017. Roger was our own rocket scientist. He was a awarded a Masters Degree in Physics from Stanford University. In California, Roger worked as a civilian scientist doing weapons development for the United States Navy. In 1968, Roger came to Hawaii and made his home in Kailua. As Treasurer, Roger made sure all the books balanced and as a beloved and respected Member of our Church, he could always becounted on to provide a thoughtful analysis of any issue. You will be missed, Roger.After his Memorial Service on August 26th, Roger’s ashes were scattered in the Church’s MemorialGarden and a memorial plaque will be added to the Church Memorial Garden Wall when it arrives. Roger’s daughter, Jane Ojeda related how Rog- er had been a contest- ant on Wheel of For- tune during the time when one could stay for as many as three days if they continued to win. Of course, Roger had a three day run on theshow and not only won a significant amount of moneybut he also went home with Harley-Davidson Motor-cycle.(L to R) Lisa Rev. Mike Young looks on as Tomas Ojeda,Wong- Roger’s grandson scatters the ashes.Jacobs &NancySchildt start-ed the Ser-vice with arendition ofMay PeaceBe WithYou fol-lowed byWalkingEach OtherHome. Kukui Lamalama...September 2017...Page 19

Margaret & Chalice Circles Chalice Circles: them Chalice Circles, but that A Mingling of was what he meant. Small Souls, neighborhood groups getting together to talk uninterruptedlya Sharing of Hearts on a topic and a chance to check in. Every new member By Margaret Mann was assigned to one upon join- ing the Church.As many of you know, I re- Being intimate involves the mix-signed as President last Janu-ary because of my health. I had ing of our life with another's, a mingling of souls, a sharing ofgotten to the point where I was hearts.really frustrated and burned outand literally could not stand This is something we all long forcoming to Church any more. because we were designed to connect. When someone finallyMy Chalice Circle supported takes the time to peer into theme magnificently when I wasPresident because I knew it depths of our soul and really see us it makes us feel alive.was the one Church related Margaret at the microphone. Until that happens we can feelevent I could attend without be-ing overwhelmed by Church (Photo provided by Margaret Mann) passed over and ignored, likebusiness. It was the one place I someone is looking rightcould think out loud without be- As he walked away I had a through us.ing judged, contradicted or any- thump in my chest and tears But it’s tricky isn’t it? Intimacy isone interrupting me with their came to my eyes. Now, I am always perched precariouslyopinion. But more importantly it pretty sure I have never had a between gift and invasion. Thesaved me from walking away conversation with John outside other day the Gillis-Davis tripletsfrom here entirely. of the Chalice Circle but sud- surrounded my scooter, two of denly it hit me that one of my them were being 5 year old intimates was leaving my lifeI continued to go to my Chalice and the grief of that slammed boys, honking the horn, turningCircle meetings because the me in the chest. the headlight off and on, butwarm, aware attention I got Ben was standing at my sidethere fed me spiritually, intellec- Years ago I shared my life with looking up at me with a questiontually but most importantly inti- Monique Bilezikian, sister of on his face. “Were you in a carmately. Rev. Gilbert Bilezikian, founder wreck?” he asked. No, I repliedI believe that Chalice Circles are of the Willow Creek Church just a bit startled from such a ques-all about intimacy. outside Chicago. It was one of tion from a small child, my bodyI ran into John Rolf, a long-time the first non-denominational broke on the inside. I replied.member of my Chalice Circle, at evangelical mega-churches in His eyebrows knitted togeth-the Opera the other day. He this country. Gilbert started that er…”Did it hurt?” “Yes,” I said,hasn’t been coming lately as he Church with a handful of disaf- “it hurts a lot.” Anotherand Cathy are moving soon to fected Baptists and it grew in a pause…”Did you cry?” hePittsburg to be with their chil- few years from just them to asked. “Yes,” I said “I cry a lot.”dren. We chatted for a moment 4,000 people attending each And off he went evidently satis-and he left amidst my good Sunday. fied with my answers. Leavingwishes for the move. When I asked Gilbert the secret me astounded and very near to success, he said, Chalice Cir- tears, that a five year old could cles. Of course he didn’t call Continued on page 21Page 20...September 2017...Kukui Lamalama

Connection = Chalice CirclesLooking For Connection? Lower Manoa Chalice Circle Standing: (L to R) Carol Lee, Paul Davis, Eileen“Being in a Chalice Circle is a wonderful Cain, Adrien Condon, Sheila O'Keefe.opportunity to get to know people and to Seated: Bethany Schwartz, Betsy Gilliland.grow with each other in community.” Not pictured: Nan Kleiber and Denise GeorgeConnect with others in a deep sharing/deep lis- LMCC meets 1st and 3rd Mondays.tening format and benefit from being part of a car- For more information, please contact Sheilaing community of Unitarian Universalists and O’Keefe, 808-489-4629friends.Always open to new members, Chalice Circles (Photo provided by Sheila O’Keefe)are 5-12 people who meet twice a month for twohours to explore preselected topics. Membership Interested in participating?requires commitment to regular attendance twice Don’t see a location or timing that works foreach month through December, 2017.If you would like to: you? Contact us!Connect with others We are happy to expand the programExperience and develop deep sharing/deep to include YOU. listening skills Carla Allison, [email protected], 396-1488.Benefit from being part of a caring communityPlease join us!Locations, Dates & Times:Hawaii Kai: 2nd & 4th Mondays @ 6:30 - 8:30 pmNu’uanu: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmKailua: 2nd & 4th Saturdays @ 3:00 - 5:00 pmKaka’ako: 2nd & 4th Mondays @ 6:30 -- 8:30 pmLower Manoa: 1st & 3rd Mondays @ 6:30 -- 8:30 pm(Margaret, continued Being open to intimacy doesn’t the real information comesfrom page 20) mean that you’re weak, unable through the check in when our to fend for yourself, or pathologi- intellectual minds are offline.touch my very soul with three cally dependent on someone There is something magical thatquestions. else. Intimacy is an essential happens when we say I can’tThe exchange was wonderfully component of the healthy per- really know or fully understandinvasive and intimate. We adults sonality that you should cherish what you're going through, but Idon’t ask those kind of ques- and foster. can respect that you're goingtions. An adult may ask what After two years meeting with my through something - and try tohappened to me, but no adult Chalice Circle, I have a pretty keep listening, and keep show-has every asked me if it hurts good idea of how each of us suf- ing up for that something.and do I cry. fers and how each of us experi- That’s what we do in ChaliceWe hear so much about “finding ences joy. We have tackledyourself,” that we forget about some of those topics directly but Circle, we show up!the importance of finding others. Kukui Lamalama...September 2017...Page 21

Jubilee...Jubilee...Jubilee...Come Join Us for this Life-Changing Weekend!Your Trainers… Paula Cole Jones Lutricia (Pat) Callair Jyaphia Christos- RodgersFacilitator and Racial & Social Justice Strategist, Paula has CEO of the Center for Well-consulted to the First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, provid- ness and Healing, Lutricia ising workshops, guidance, and Sunday services. a licensed clinical social Field Coordinator and Con-Paula is the Convener of the Jubilee Anti-Racism Training worker with a master’s de- sultant at the National Cen-Workshop. For those who have attended Paula’s work- gree from the University of ter for Disaster Prepared-shops: Jubilee is different. It focuses on a specific analysis South Carolina. ness, Columbia Universityof race and power. and adjunct professor atJubilee participants gain a shared definition of racism, which Having served as adjunct Tulane University, Jyaphiamay be different from prior understandings, and a shared professor of Community and did her undergraduate andanalysis of racism and power. Social Justice at Guilford masters work at the Univer-There will be a focus on action following the training. It is sity of New Orleans.important for participants to get deep enough in their under- College and Social Workstanding of how white supremacy operates inside of us—to Director for the SC Dept. ofget to the analysis of systemic racism. Corrections, Lutrecia brings Jyaphia is an organizer andThen we come back to organizing. By learning what actions deep experience to her Ju- trainer for Crossroads Anti-can happen, participants find their voice. We understand the biliee training work. racism Organizing andsystemic nature, when we are speaking the same language, Training.we can put our energy towards action.Paula and the trainers understand the unique demographics Weekend Activitiesof Hawaii, as the only state in which whites have alwaysbeen in the minority. Immigration and homelessness chal- The training includes presentations, discussions, videos,lenges are critical in Hawaii—we will want to include these exercises, small group work, and shared meals.issues in our work This 2 ½ day workshop is open to anyone who wants to journey toward making a stand against racism. Church members and church leaders of any faith, as well as non-church members are all welcome! Our Goals Agenda Topics→ To develop a shared analysis of racism and its individu- → The history of racism and resistance to racism in theal, institutional, and cultural manifestations. Americas→ To begin to apply this common understanding to the his-tory, culture, and institutional structure of our society, and to → The look of racism in Hawaiienvision the next steps in taking action. → Defining racism → The effects of racism on people of color and on white Because of Jubilee, exploring anti-racism and applying this deeper understanding people → Dismantling racism to my actions in the workplace, → Claiming and shaping an anti-racist identity in my community, and at church have become an integral part of my spiritual journey. As people of faith, are we not called to try to relieve suffering in all its forms and guises? Chuck Wooldridge, Former JPD - UUA TrusteePage 22...September 2017...Kukui Lamalama

Learning Together About Systemic Racism Do Jubilee Anti-Racism Training: Are You Learning Together About Systemic Racism You Wish Enrollment is limited to 45, so sign up today! Ready To Thursday, November 9th, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm To Deepen Friday, November 10th, 8:30 am to 9:00 pm Take Your Saturday, November 11th, 8:30 am to 5:00 pmUnderstanding A Of $165 per participant which includes all meals and materials. Leading How Scholarships Available...Donations Welcome Race Role & All three days are at To Ethnicity First Unitarian Church of Honolulu Nurture Play 2500 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817 A Out Multi- In Register by mail or online: Cultural Our https://uuhonolulu.org/contact/jubilee-anti-racism-training/. Future Institutions In And The Our Face Daily Of Lives? Opposing Cultural Currents? Kukui Lamalama...September 2017...Page 23

Free Community Event P EPage 24...September 2017...Kukui Lamalama A C E W I T H A L O H A

We Are Small & Mighty!!!Did you know that over half of the congregations in the UUA have under 120 members?Our faith has a lot of congregations that areconsidered small, by the people who look atsize differences.Some are congregations of about 100 folkswith a modest building and the support of aminister, even if part time. Others are exclu-sively lay-led groups of about 30 folks,meeting in rented space. Members of First Unitarian at the Annual Meeting,Small congregations can be found in big May 21, 2017cities and in isolated rural communities. (Photo by C.B. Morgan)You might say we have a lot of diversity amongst tion can't singlehandedly create and sustain aour Small and Mighty congregations. homeless shelter. But you could partner with sev-Sometimes leading a small congregation can feel eral other congregations on this kind of projectoverwhelming. It includes gathering many need- and share the load. And there may be historiced volunteers from a limited pool of busy mem- programs that just don't work any more. Thebers, trying to offer good children's programing yearly plant sale may have been a great fundrais-when you only have a few kids, and balancing a er 30 years ago, but if it wears everyone out andsmall budget with a lot of folks wanting a slice of makes little money, then it is best to let it go.the pie. Save your volunteers and your energy for thingsOften the hardest part of leading a small congre- like good pastoral care programs and welcominggation is managing expectations. If that other UU new folks.church has many and varied offerings in AdultReligious Education, shouldn't we? Why don't we The thing the Small and Mightyhave a big choir like the church where I grew up? congregations have in common withA group of 50 folks just can't do the same work their larger neighbors isas a group of 550. Every size has unique gifts. the importance of the mission.One of the keys to success for the For big and small congregations, it is important toSmall and Mighty congregation is to notice always look to the mission in making key deci-what you do well and do that with pride. sions. What is the work your congregation is on this earth to do? How can your congregation helpMaybe your small congregation has great chalice make a difference? Keeping the mission as yourcircles, or creative multigenerational worship. guide can help the Small and Mighty congrega-Smaller congregations can often be places of in- tion put limited time, labor, and other resourcesnovation and new ideas. After all, it's easier to where they can make a real impact in the worldmaneuver a tugboat than an aircraft carrier. Let and in the lives of our people.go of things that don't work or that you don't have Warmly,the resources to do well. Bite off what you can Rev. Sarah Schurrchew. A small congregation can certainly take a Pacific Western Regiondelegation of protesters to the capitol to march Congregational Life Stafffor human rights each month. A small congrega-   Kukui Lamalama...September 2017...Page 25

Volunteer Opportunities CELTIC Roy Zimmerman Is Coming!!! CELEBRATION The well-known satarist, Roy Zimmerman will be Saturday, on Oahu around January 7-14 (although his March 24, 2018 dates are flexible). Roy would be very willing to First Unitarian put on a fundraiser for the Church, if there is in- terest. Fundraiser We would need to pick a night, preferably a weekend night, when the Church would be avail-Come celebrate your Celtic roots and able. the Solstice. Roy spends most of his time writing and record- ing his Tom-Lehrer style of political, satirical orig- There will be live music, dancing, inal works and performing at UU churches and eating and all around merriment. fellowships throughout the US, essentially per- forming his brand of comedy as fundraisers for Have ideas for this good causes. Celebration Roy generally plays a 90 minute show with a brief intermission. We could certainly sell or pro- Or ready to volunteer? vide food and drink for sale before the show and Please contact: during intermission for further fundraising. Roy would require: a $500 minimum OR an Sue Yamane-Carpenter 80/20 split- 80% to him, 20% to the church. Tick- [email protected] et prices could be whatever we wish, but gener- or Charlotte Morgan [email protected] ally churches charge $15 student, senior/ $20 general. Check out Wikipedia and Roy’s website (www.royzimmerman.com) to learn more about this gifted entertainer. Interested in helping to get Roy to our Church, please contact Sue Greene, ([email protected])Page 26...September 2017...Kukui Lamalama

More Website Info... How To Engage... For the Monthly Magazine, Kukui Lamalama, email to: [email protected] (The deadline for Magazine submissions is the Third Sunday.)For quick updates on what’s happening, Post to: Weekly Newsletter and the Website at www.uuhonolulu.org Make a “Post” for a News item. Make an “Event” for Events.For longer articles, Submit to: Kukui Lamalama Monthly Magazine Leave typed copy in the Church Office in the Monthly Magazine Mailbox.Share Photos To our online Google Shared Album. Just click the G+ in upper right corner of website and upload/download.Watch Videos or Sermons …and More Click the YouTube icon in the upper right hand corner of the website. Please post and write– we all look forward to your entries!Mahalo! (Thanks to David Friedman) Kukui Lamalama...September 2017...Page 27

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