About Kawaiaha‘o Church — Ali‘i Sunday
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Ali‘i Sunday
Kawaiaha‘o Church is considered the "State Church of Hawai‘i" where many significant historical landmark activities occurred. Ali‘i (Hawaiian Chief) Sundays are among the many long and honored traditions which began about 1914. In the mid 1970's, the Reverand Dr. Abraham Akaka inaugurated these services at Kawaiaha‘o Church as part of the larger cultural revival taking place in Hawai‘i to unite the people of Hawai‘i and to recognize the leadership our Ali‘i gave us as Christians. We celebrate seven Ali‘i Sundays which are held as part of a larger series of celebrations as recognized by the Benevolent Royal Societies, Ali‘i Trusts and the Hawaiian Civic Clubs and therefore always occur on or just before the birthday of the Ali‘i.
For specific dates of upcoming Ali‘i Sundays, please call the Kawaiaha‘o Church Office at 808-469-3000 to confirm the dates.
| Birth Dates |
Names |
Ali‘i Sundays (2013) |
| January 31 |
King Lunalilo |
January 27 |
| March 17 |
Queen Ka‘ahumanu |
March 10 |
| March 26 |
Prince Jonah Kūhiō |
March 24 |
| June 11 |
Kamehameha ‘Ekahi |
June 9 |
| September 2 |
Queen Lili‘uokalani |
September 1 |
| December 11 |
King Kamehameha V |
December 8 |
| December 19 |
Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop |
December 15 |
On these Sundays, the Societies and Hawaiian Civic Clubs proceed into the main sanctuary at 9:00 a.m. Representatives of selective groups pay tribute to the Ali‘i being honored. There is a Recession by these groups after the service.
Four benevolent Societies attend consistently in full regalia:
The Royal Order of Kamehameha I
‘Ahahui O Ka‘ahumanu
Hale O Nā Ali‘i O Hawai‘i
Daughters and Sons of Hawaiian Warriors-Māmakakaua
Aside from the four Societies, members of Hawaiian Civic Clubs named for or connected to the Christian Ali‘i also attend.
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