“On July 21, 1842, 5,000 worshippers, led by Kamehameha III, gathered to dedicate this “Great Stone Church.” It became known as the “Westminster Abbey of the Pacific,” and during the days of the monarchy, it was called “The Church of the Ali‘i.” Today, it is often referred to as “The State Church of Hawai‘i.”
Approximately 85% of our services are in English. We sing at least one song in Hawaiian, say the Lord's Prayer as a congregation in Hawaiian.
Listen to the Sunday Sermons Online!
You can now listen to the Sunday Sermons online. The message from January 15, 2012 is available and we will also post the sermons from 2011.
Multi-Purpose Center Construction Updates
You can read more about MPC Project information and updates on our New Facility page.
Welcome from the Kahu
Our church strives to honor Jesus in everything we do and say. We welcome everyone to worship with us Sundays and join in the various ministries that reach beyond our walls. Because of our strong roots in the Hawaiian culture, we sing Hawaiian songs and read the scriptures in Hawaiian and English. However, the majority of the service is in English. We welcome you to our ‘ohana (family) where the love of Jesus Christ is alive.
— Kahu Curt Pa‘alua Kekuna
Annual Evaluation
The Board of Trustees and the Church Council of Kawaiaha'o Church invites all members, associate members and friends of Kawaiaha'o Church to participate in this year’s annual evaluation of its Senior Kahu, Kahu Curt Kekuna. All details and instructions will be included on this form and we invite you to pick one up at the front door on Sunday mornings between 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, or visit our Church Business Office Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Ali‘i Sunday Worship Services have been changed to now start at 9am, seven Sunday's of the year. For dates of Ali‘i Sunday's, please view our Ali‘i Sunday calendar.
Our church strives to honor Jesus in everything we do and say. We welcome everyone to worship with us Sundays and join in the various ministries that reach beyond our walls. Because of our strong roots in the Hawaiian culture, we sing Hawaiian songs and read the scriptures in Hawaiian and English. However, the majority of the service is in English. We welcome you to our ‘ohana (family) where the love of Jesus Christ is alive.
