Registration is required only for delegates and visitors to the Saturday business session of the ‘Aha Makua.
Keynote Speaker:
This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Jeffrey “Kapali” Lyon, Chair of the Department of Religion at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. He graduated with a BA from Biola University in both ancient Greek and Biblical literature, received a MA and Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Literatures from UCLA, and a MA in Hawaiian language and literature from the Hawaiian Language College at the University of Hawai‘i, Hilo. In recent years, Dr. Lyon’s research has focused on the first Christian missions to Hawai‘i, early Hawaiian Christianity, translations of the Bible into Eastern Polynesian languages, and 19th century Hawaiian language accounts of pre-Christian Hawaiian culture and religion. He and Charles Langlas are the editors and translators of The Mo‘olelo Hawai‘i of Davida Malo.
Dr. Lyon will be speaking on “The Religion of the Hawaiian Chiefs: Ali‘i, Missionaries, and Religion in Early 19th Century Hawai‘i.” The years 1819 – 1820 marked a watershed in the history of the Hawaiian Islands. With the passing of King Kamehameha I in 1819, the Kapu System was abolished, setting off a catalyst for change in the systems of faith, government, and society. A major agent of change was the missionaries who came to Hawai‘i in April 1820 to spread the Gospel, and in the process, the islands were forever changed.
Nearly everyone who spends much time in Hawai‘i soon forms an opinion about “the missionaries” who, as many accounts have it, cajoled, browbeat, and, eventually, converted an entire “heathen” nation to Protestant Christianity. But how could a handful of overdressed New Englanders who, when they first arrived, did not know the native language or culture, convince an entire nation to put on more clothes, adopt western views of sin and sexuality, and replace their traditional Polynesian religion for that of Boston? Could there be more to the story?
Format: While we will miss being together in person, sharing ono meals, and talking stories, we will make the most of this opportunity to “be together” in different ways.
The ‘Aha Pae‘aina will start at 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 12, with a Conference-wide worship service. The various ‘Aha Iki meetings will be held Monday – Thursday. The Formation Missional Team will be planning workshops, free for anyone to attend, interspersed throughout the week. The ‘Aha will end with the Makua business session on Saturday and closing worship. All of this will take place online.
Registration:
A separate registration packet and form for the ‘Aha Iki (annual meeting of Association of Hawaiian Evangelical Churches, State Council of Hawaiian Congregational Churches, State Sunday School Association, and Christian Endeavor) have been mailed to Hawaiian churches. For ‘Aha Iki information, go to www.hcucc.org.
All who attend Saturday’s business session must register by 4:00 pm, June 1, 2022. One form for each registrant and full payment ($25 per person) must be received. Online registration will close at 4:00 pm on June 1, 2022.
Email address: Each delegate must have their own individual email address, as all delegate materials and voting ballots will be linked to that particular email address.
No Late Registration will be accepted due to the need to upload registrant information prior to connecting; all such information must be submitted by the registration deadline.
Retired Ordained Clergy with standing in an association of the Hawai‘i Conference may have ‘Aha Makua fees waived.
Online Payment: Registration and credit card payments can be completed online at http://ezregister.com/events/36721. Both payment and form must be completed by 4:00 pm, June 1, 2022.
Meeting Information:
Business:
Each delegate will be asked to vote on important issues and therefore it is vitally important for your church’s delegate(s) to familiarize themselves with information about the business items. Updated information can be found on the Conference’s website at www.hcucc.org under Quick Links “2022 ‘Aha Pae‘āina.”
Voting Delegates:
PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required only for delegates and visitors to the Saturday business session of the ‘Aha Makua.
To be a voting delegate, you must be in one of these categories:
1. Local churches with standing in an association of the Hawai‘i Conference are entitled to:
- One lay delegate for the first 200 members and an additional delegate for every 100 members or major fraction thereof, up to a maximum of five. (For example, a church with 251 members is entitled to two delegates: one lay delegate for the first 200 members plus one lay delegate for the major fraction [51] above 200. Note that the number of church members is determined by the 2021 UCC Yearbook listing.)
- One youth/young adult delegate, 30 years of age or younger.
2. Ordained, Licensed, or Commissioned ministers with current standing in an association of the Hawai‘i Conference.
3. Members of the Hawai‘i Conference Council and Chairs of Conference standing committees, special committees, and Missional Teams.
4. Presidents of Associations and Recognized Affiliate Organizations (Woman’s Board of Missions, State Sunday School Association, Christian Endeavor Association, State Council of Hawaiian Congregational Churches, Council of Samoan Churches, Hawai‘i Pacific Islander and Asian American Ministries, and UCC Transition House).
Other Important Information:
Schedule: The Business Session will be held on Saturday, June 18, at 8:00 am Details for the entire week will be posted on the Hawai‘i Conference website at hcucc.org.
Handbooks: In an effort to be good stewards, the ‘Aha Handbook will not be printed but will be available online. Notice will be given when handbooks are available.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR DELEGATES AND VISITORS TO SATURDAY’S
‘AHA MAKUA BUSINESS SESSION ONLY
All are encouraged to participate in ‘Aha Makua Activities throughout the week at no charge.
Deadline to Register: Wednesday, June 1, 2022, by 4:00 p.m.
No Late Registration will be accepted due to the need to upload registrant information prior to connecting; all such information must be submitted by the registration deadline.
Download Materials:
'Aha Pae‘āina Tentative Schedule:
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 1, 2022, by 4:00 p.m.
Hawaii Conference staff
Registration is required only for delegates and visitors to the Saturday business session of the ‘Aha Makua.
Keynote Speaker:
This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Jeffrey “Kapali” Lyon, Chair of the Department of Religion at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. He graduated with a BA from Biola University in both ancient Greek and Biblical literature, received a MA and Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Literatures from UCLA, and a MA in Hawaiian language and literature from the Hawaiian Language College at the University of Hawai‘i, Hilo. In recent years, Dr. Lyon’s research has focused on the first Christian missions to Hawai‘i, early Hawaiian Christianity, translations of the Bible into Eastern Polynesian languages, and 19th century Hawaiian language accounts of pre-Christian Hawaiian culture and religion. He and Charles Langlas are the editors and translators of The Mo‘olelo Hawai‘i of Davida Malo.
Dr. Lyon will be speaking on “The Religion of the Hawaiian Chiefs: Ali‘i, Missionaries, and Religion in Early 19th Century Hawai‘i.” The years 1819 – 1820 marked a watershed in the history of the Hawaiian Islands. With the passing of King Kamehameha I in 1819, the Kapu System was abolished, setting off a catalyst for change in the systems of faith, government, and society. A major agent of change was the missionaries who came to Hawai‘i in April 1820 to spread the Gospel, and in the process, the islands were forever changed.
Nearly everyone who spends much time in Hawai‘i soon forms an opinion about “the missionaries” who, as many accounts have it, cajoled, browbeat, and, eventually, converted an entire “heathen” nation to Protestant Christianity. But how could a handful of overdressed New Englanders who, when they first arrived, did not know the native language or culture, convince an entire nation to put on more clothes, adopt western views of sin and sexuality, and replace their traditional Polynesian religion for that of Boston? Could there be more to the story?
Format: While we will miss being together in person, sharing ono meals, and talking stories, we will make the most of this opportunity to “be together” in different ways.
The ‘Aha Pae‘aina will start at 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 12, with a Conference-wide worship service. The various ‘Aha Iki meetings will be held Monday – Thursday. The Formation Missional Team will be planning workshops, free for anyone to attend, interspersed throughout the week. The ‘Aha will end with the Makua business session on Saturday and closing worship. All of this will take place online.
Registration:
A separate registration packet and form for the ‘Aha Iki (annual meeting of Association of Hawaiian Evangelical Churches, State Council of Hawaiian Congregational Churches, State Sunday School Association, and Christian Endeavor) have been mailed to Hawaiian churches. For ‘Aha Iki information, go to www.hcucc.org.
All who attend Saturday’s business session must register by 4:00 pm, June 1, 2022. One form for each registrant and full payment ($25 per person) must be received. Online registration will close at 4:00 pm on June 1, 2022.
Email address: Each delegate must have their own individual email address, as all delegate materials and voting ballots will be linked to that particular email address.
No Late Registration will be accepted due to the need to upload registrant information prior to connecting; all such information must be submitted by the registration deadline.
Retired Ordained Clergy with standing in an association of the Hawai‘i Conference may have ‘Aha Makua fees waived.
Online Payment: Registration and credit card payments can be completed online at http://ezregister.com/events/36721. Both payment and form must be completed by 4:00 pm, June 1, 2022.
Meeting Information:
Business:
Each delegate will be asked to vote on important issues and therefore it is vitally important for your church’s delegate(s) to familiarize themselves with information about the business items. Updated information can be found on the Conference’s website at www.hcucc.org under Quick Links “2022 ‘Aha Pae‘āina.”
Voting Delegates:
PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required only for delegates and visitors to the Saturday business session of the ‘Aha Makua.
To be a voting delegate, you must be in one of these categories:
1. Local churches with standing in an association of the Hawai‘i Conference are entitled to:
- One lay delegate for the first 200 members and an additional delegate for every 100 members or major fraction thereof, up to a maximum of five. (For example, a church with 251 members is entitled to two delegates: one lay delegate for the first 200 members plus one lay delegate for the major fraction [51] above 200. Note that the number of church members is determined by the 2021 UCC Yearbook listing.)
- One youth/young adult delegate, 30 years of age or younger.
2. Ordained, Licensed, or Commissioned ministers with current standing in an association of the Hawai‘i Conference.
3. Members of the Hawai‘i Conference Council and Chairs of Conference standing committees, special committees, and Missional Teams.
4. Presidents of Associations and Recognized Affiliate Organizations (Woman’s Board of Missions, State Sunday School Association, Christian Endeavor Association, State Council of Hawaiian Congregational Churches, Council of Samoan Churches, Hawai‘i Pacific Islander and Asian American Ministries, and UCC Transition House).
Other Important Information:
Schedule: The Business Session will be held on Saturday, June 18, at 8:00 am Details for the entire week will be posted on the Hawai‘i Conference website at hcucc.org.
Handbooks: In an effort to be good stewards, the ‘Aha Handbook will not be printed but will be available online. Notice will be given when handbooks are available.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR DELEGATES AND VISITORS TO SATURDAY’S
‘AHA MAKUA BUSINESS SESSION ONLY
All are encouraged to participate in ‘Aha Makua Activities throughout the week at no charge.
Deadline to Register: Wednesday, June 1, 2022, by 4:00 p.m.
No Late Registration will be accepted due to the need to upload registrant information prior to connecting; all such information must be submitted by the registration deadline.
Download Materials:
'Aha Pae‘āina Tentative Schedule:
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 1, 2022, by 4:00 p.m.