Registration is required only for delegates to the Saturday business session of the ‘Aha Makua.
Theme: “Discerning God’s Path as a Community of the Faithful,” based on Romans 12:2.
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Registration Inforamtion:
There are separate registration packets for the ‘Aha Na Kai Ewalu and State Council of Hawaiian Congregational Churches.
- All who attend Saturday’s business session must register by 4:00 pm, May 26, 2023. One form for each registrant and full payment ($26 per person) must be received. Online registration will close at 4:00 pm on May 26, 2023.
- 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 at https://ezregister.com/events/38518/. Both payment and form must be completed by 4:00 pm, May 26, 2023.
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 https://www.hcucc.org.
Voting Delegates: 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 a 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 2022 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 standing and special committees.
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 17, at 8:00 am with worship. Details 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.
Registration Deadline: May 26, 2023, by 4:00 p.m.
Hawaii Conference staff
Registration is required only for delegates to the Saturday business session of the ‘Aha Makua.
Theme: “Discerning God’s Path as a Community of the Faithful,” based on Romans 12:2.
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Registration Inforamtion:
There are separate registration packets for the ‘Aha Na Kai Ewalu and State Council of Hawaiian Congregational Churches.
- All who attend Saturday’s business session must register by 4:00 pm, May 26, 2023. One form for each registrant and full payment ($26 per person) must be received. Online registration will close at 4:00 pm on May 26, 2023.
- 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 at https://ezregister.com/events/38518/. Both payment and form must be completed by 4:00 pm, May 26, 2023.
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 https://www.hcucc.org.
Voting Delegates: 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 a 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 2022 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 standing and special committees.
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 17, at 8:00 am with worship. Details 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.
Registration Deadline: May 26, 2023, by 4:00 p.m.