Ewa Beach, HI 96706
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Theme: Hoʻokahi Kino
One Body
Scripture:
Hoʻokahi kino, hoʻokahi ʻUhane, e like me ko ʻoukou kāhea ʻia ʻana i hoʻokahi manaʻolana o ko ʻoukou kāhea ʻia ʻana; hoʻokahi Haku, hoʻokahi manaʻoʻiʻo, hoʻokahi bapetizo ʻana; hoʻokahi Akua a Makua o nā mea a pau, ʻo ia ma luna o nā mea a pau, a ma waena o nā mea a pau, a i loko o ʻoukou a pau.
4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. (Ephesians 4:4–6)
When: Thursday, June 11, 2026 (One-day experience)
Where: Ewa Community Church
91-1258 Renton Road
Ewa Beach, Hawaiʻi, 96706
Registration Information:
There are separate registration packets for the ‘Aha Makua and State Council of Hawaiian Congregational Churches.
All local church delegates and visitors attending the ‘Aha Nā Kai ‘Ewalu shall register as required.
- All who attend must register by 4:00 pm, Friday, May 15, 2026. One form, completed for each registrant with full payment ($95 per person). Online registration will close at 4:00 pm on Friday, May 15, 2026.
- Walk-ins will be accepted at the ‘Aha Nā Kai ‘Ewalu on-site.
- Retired pastors who previously served our member Hawaiian churches will have their registration fees for the ‘Aha Nā Kai ‘Ewalu waived. Housing costs and airline reservations are on your own.
Meeting Information:
Business:
Delegates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with information on the business items that will be discussed during the annual meetings.
Transportation and Housing:
Airlines:
Delegates and visitors are responsible for their own flight reservations and payments.
Ground Transportation:
Provided for all NEIGHBOR ISLAND PARTICIPANTS attending the ‘Aha Nā Kai ‘Ewalu and ‘Aha Makua.
Arrivals: Shuttles will be arranged from the airport for those who fill out the transportation portion of the registration form and turn it in by May 11, 2026. Vans will meet only the flights for which we have scheduled pick-ups. If you decide later that you don’t need a ride, please call Chris Nuuhiwa at 808-791-5649 so the van drivers aren’t kept waiting.
Continuous shuttles will NOT be available. Pick-up times will be arranged exclusively for those who provide arrival details on the registration form. Upon arrival, proceed to the curb outside the Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest baggage claim area. Please be patient if the van has not yet arrived.
Van Shuttle Schedule:
Thursday, June 11, 2026
7:30 A.M. Shuttle from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Ewa Community Church
8:00 A.M. Shuttle from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Ewa Community Church
3:00 P.M. Shuttle from Ewa Community Church to Waipahu UCC (‘Aha Makua)
3:00 P.M. Shuttle from Ewa Community Church to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
*PLEASE MAKE RETURN FLIGHT AFTER 5:30 P.M.
Parking:
Parking is available on the side and at the rear of Ewa Community Church.
Housing:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Best Western The Plaza Hotel (3253 N. Nimtz Hwy, Honolulu). Please make reservations by calling the hotel at (808) 836-3636 or emailing at reservations@bwhonolulu.com and using the group code: HCUCC Group Block.
We were able to secure a rate of $192.00+tax per night, no resort fee, breakfast buffet from 7:00am – 9:00am, and parking discounted to $22+tax per vehicle per day.
To take advantage of this special rate, the hotel must receive your reservation by May 11. Before leaving the hotel, please return your keys and pay for all hotel and incidental charges. Association of Hawaiian Evangelical Churches is not responsible for any of these expenses.
Other Important Information:
Handbook:
In an effort to be good stewards, the ‘Aha Handbook will be available online rather than printed. Notification will be sent when it is accessible. If you require a printed copy, please indicate your request by checking the appropriate box on the registration form. Please note that no extra printed copies will not be available at registration.
No Smoking:
Smoking is not permitted inside Ewa Community Church. Please respect this and smoke only off campus.
Worship Offerings:
Voluntary offerings will be collected at each worship service. If paying by check, please make checks payable to AHEC. Mahalo!
2026 Aha Na Kai Ewalu
Tentative Schedule
(Subject to Change)
Registration Deadline:
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Hawaii Conference staff
Photo Credit: Shutterstock
Theme: Hoʻokahi Kino
One Body
Scripture:
Hoʻokahi kino, hoʻokahi ʻUhane, e like me ko ʻoukou kāhea ʻia ʻana i hoʻokahi manaʻolana o ko ʻoukou kāhea ʻia ʻana; hoʻokahi Haku, hoʻokahi manaʻoʻiʻo, hoʻokahi bapetizo ʻana; hoʻokahi Akua a Makua o nā mea a pau, ʻo ia ma luna o nā mea a pau, a ma waena o nā mea a pau, a i loko o ʻoukou a pau.
4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. (Ephesians 4:4–6)
When: Thursday, June 11, 2026 (One-day experience)
Where: Ewa Community Church
91-1258 Renton Road
Ewa Beach, Hawaiʻi, 96706
Registration Information:
There are separate registration packets for the ‘Aha Makua and State Council of Hawaiian Congregational Churches.
All local church delegates and visitors attending the ‘Aha Nā Kai ‘Ewalu shall register as required.
- All who attend must register by 4:00 pm, Friday, May 15, 2026. One form, completed for each registrant with full payment ($95 per person). Online registration will close at 4:00 pm on Friday, May 15, 2026.
- Walk-ins will be accepted at the ‘Aha Nā Kai ‘Ewalu on-site.
- Retired pastors who previously served our member Hawaiian churches will have their registration fees for the ‘Aha Nā Kai ‘Ewalu waived. Housing costs and airline reservations are on your own.
Meeting Information:
Business:
Delegates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with information on the business items that will be discussed during the annual meetings.
Transportation and Housing:
Airlines:
Delegates and visitors are responsible for their own flight reservations and payments.
Ground Transportation:
Provided for all NEIGHBOR ISLAND PARTICIPANTS attending the ‘Aha Nā Kai ‘Ewalu and ‘Aha Makua.
Arrivals: Shuttles will be arranged from the airport for those who fill out the transportation portion of the registration form and turn it in by May 11, 2026. Vans will meet only the flights for which we have scheduled pick-ups. If you decide later that you don’t need a ride, please call Chris Nuuhiwa at 808-791-5649 so the van drivers aren’t kept waiting.
Continuous shuttles will NOT be available. Pick-up times will be arranged exclusively for those who provide arrival details on the registration form. Upon arrival, proceed to the curb outside the Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest baggage claim area. Please be patient if the van has not yet arrived.
Van Shuttle Schedule:
Thursday, June 11, 2026
7:30 A.M. Shuttle from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Ewa Community Church
8:00 A.M. Shuttle from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Ewa Community Church
3:00 P.M. Shuttle from Ewa Community Church to Waipahu UCC (‘Aha Makua)
3:00 P.M. Shuttle from Ewa Community Church to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
*PLEASE MAKE RETURN FLIGHT AFTER 5:30 P.M.
Parking:
Parking is available on the side and at the rear of Ewa Community Church.
Housing:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Best Western The Plaza Hotel (3253 N. Nimtz Hwy, Honolulu). Please make reservations by calling the hotel at (808) 836-3636 or emailing at reservations@bwhonolulu.com and using the group code: HCUCC Group Block.
We were able to secure a rate of $192.00+tax per night, no resort fee, breakfast buffet from 7:00am – 9:00am, and parking discounted to $22+tax per vehicle per day.
To take advantage of this special rate, the hotel must receive your reservation by May 11. Before leaving the hotel, please return your keys and pay for all hotel and incidental charges. Association of Hawaiian Evangelical Churches is not responsible for any of these expenses.
Other Important Information:
Handbook:
In an effort to be good stewards, the ‘Aha Handbook will be available online rather than printed. Notification will be sent when it is accessible. If you require a printed copy, please indicate your request by checking the appropriate box on the registration form. Please note that no extra printed copies will not be available at registration.
No Smoking:
Smoking is not permitted inside Ewa Community Church. Please respect this and smoke only off campus.
Worship Offerings:
Voluntary offerings will be collected at each worship service. If paying by check, please make checks payable to AHEC. Mahalo!
2026 Aha Na Kai Ewalu
Tentative Schedule
(Subject to Change)
Registration Deadline:
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.