The Giving Circle Church

04/05/2026

Giving circle church partnered with for a Food Drive / Distribution on 4/4. From 8am - 2pm , we accepted donations , sorted and organized , and advertised for people to drop off items . Donations were available for taking as well for anyone affected by the recent Kona storm who were in need. Excess donations are to be sent to Hawai’i Foodbank , and are currently being held by a community volunteer until they can be dropped off Monday 4/6.

We received $2k to $3k in food donations .

Thank you to Isabelle , CEO of and the wonderful volunteers that came to help , Makiki Christian Church members Emi, Michelle, and to Giving Circle Church members Dave , Ken and Jan , and Elaina , for making this happen . Also a special thanks to a mainland sister church in the UCC (will tag once I have their info) for a generous donation for the purchase of food. Without you all this wouldn’t have been possible !

For any other organizations wanting to partner with the giving circle for community - benefitting events , feel free to direct message here 🙏🏾

Mahalo ☀️

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(Repost - I accidentally used a song snippet that I didn’t fully listen to and it was not the vibe I was going for … note to self just because a song is called “Mahalo” does not mean it means a friendly “Mahalo” 🤣 attempt #2! - Elaina )

04/05/2026

Giving circle church partnered with for a Food Drive / Distribution on 4/4. From 8am - 2pm , we accepted donations , sorted and organized , and advertised for people to drop off items . Donations were available for taking as well for anyone affected by the recent Kona storm who were in need. Excess donations are to be sent to Hawai’i Foodbank , and are currently being held by a community volunteer until they can be dropped off Monday 4/6.

Thank you to Isabelle , CEO of and the wonderful volunteers that came to help , Makiki Christian Church members Emi, Michelle, and to Giving Circle Church members Dave , Ken and Jan for making this happen . Without you all this wouldn’t have been possible !

For any other organizations wanting to partner with the giving circle for community - benefitting events , feel free to direct message here 🙏🏾

Mahalo ☀️

04/04/2026

Food drive is going well ! 829 Pensacola street ; dv

04/04/2026

The Giving Circle is at 829 Pensacola st (Makiki Christian Church ) today for our food drive and food distribution with to help those affected by the recent Kona low storms !

Come drop off food or come pickup , we are here for you!
Parking lot on elm st or rycroft st . Follow the signs on the block that say food drive !

11/04/2025

Narcan Training + Opioid Overdose Response
4:00-5:00pm Sunday November 16th
Giving Circle Church
Makiki Christian Church, 829 Pensacola Street, Honolulu 96814
(lower social hall)

Drug overdose is currently the leading cause of accidental death in the state of Hawai‘i. There are easy ways to prepare ourselves to prevent these deadly accidents. Join Giving Circle Church in this opioid overdose response training hosted by The Hawai’i Health & Harm Reduction Center (HHHRC). Together we’ll learn how to prevent overdose, recognize the signs of overdose, and treat someone experiencing an overdose.

All attendees of the training are invited to stay for Giving Circle  worship and potluck dinner at 6:00pm. Contact us at [email protected] for more details.

11/04/2025

FREE Narcan Training + Opioid Overdose Response
4:00-5:00pm Sunday November 16th
Giving Circle Church
Makiki Christian Church, 829 Pensacola Street, Honolulu 96814
(lower social hall)

Drug overdose is currently the leading cause of accidental death in the state of Hawai‘i. There are easy ways to prepare ourselves to prevent these deadly accidents. Join Giving Circle Church in this opioid overdose response training hosted by The Hawai’i Health & Harm Reduction Center (HHHRC). Together we’ll learn how to prevent overdose, recognize the signs of overdose, and treat someone experiencing an overdose.

All attendees of the training are invited to stay for Giving Circle  worship and potluck dinner at 6:00pm. You can contact us at [email protected] for more details.

02/07/2025

Aloha🌺

Saturday, February 8th from 3pm-8pm a candlelight vigil at Nimitz beach for Mischa and Baby Armani will be held. Admission is free, the family invites you to join the community in honoring and remembering Mischa and Armani.

Mischa's life was taken by her husband, U.S. Army Private First Class Dewayne Johnson , in July 2024. Her family, friends and community have searched for months for her and her child. They continue to look for Mischa and Armani, and work for justice to be served.

Reserve your ticket at the link below, and please keep Mischa and her family in your prayers. Mahalo🌺

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mischa-baby-armani-vigil-tickets-1112179060509

01/14/2025

GCC and Aloha State Daily News got together recently to discuss the Church's history, mission, and upcoming events! Check it out 😊

Don't forget about our storytelling workshop this Saturday, January 18! Purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. $10 Individual and Buy one Get one 50% off!

Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-storytelling-with-an-award-winning-storyteller-tickets-1116290076669?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

The Giving Circle Church aims to "do good to the community" by awarding microgrants to local nonprofits, while introducing a series of community-focused…

01/13/2025

Aloha Giving Circle Community! Our workshop event is coming soon! Less than ONE WEEK away, award-winning storyteller Rev. Rebecca Anderson will be here with us. We hope to see you at the 2 hour event on Saturday, 18 January! It's going to be fun, engaging and as always, welcoming. This event is for everyone, regardless of religious beliefs. Come join your neighbors in the workshop!

Use code "STORYTIME" for $20 off your ticket!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-storytelling-with-an-award-winning-storyteller-tickets-1116290076669?aff=oddtdtcreator

Search "The Giving Circle Church" on Eventbrite and follow our page for future event updates!

01/06/2025

Happy New Year Oahu! We hope you and your loved ones are off to a great start.

Our first service of the year focused on perspective and reflecting on God's love for us. We explored the themes of good, bad and neutrality. All are gateways into various parts of the human experience. We understood the world a little deeper as a group through poem, song, gospel and verse.

Our workshop event is coming soon! Less than two weeks away, award-winning storyteller Rev. Rebecca Anderson will be here with us. We hope to see you at the 2 hour event on Saturday, 18 January! It's going to be fun, engaging and as always, welcoming. This event is for everyone, regardless of religious beliefs. Come join your neighbors in the workshop!

Use code "STORYTIME" for $20 off your ticket!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-storytelling-with-an-award-winning-storyteller-tickets-1116290076669?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

12/29/2024

In just a few days, we will be in 2025! NYE will be a festive , firework filled day. Get the new year started off right with a fun storytelling workshop on your calendar. Jan 18 @ 3 PM we meet at the giving circle church with Rev. Rebecca Anderson, founder of Earshot who hosts the 2-hour workshop. Use it to improve your presentation style at work, gain a new team-building exercise or just improve your craft of storytelling!

Learn more about Earshot's mission and Rebecca's creative background in storytelling, comedy and preaching at earshotstories.com.

Whether you want to share your story about your first time seeing NYE here on island, or hear someone else's story about that time they got chased by a chicken, we can promise you'll leave feeling like you gained a new skill and stories to share!

Storytelling Workshop January 18 at The Giving Circle Church in Honolulu. Tickets $30, use code "STORYTIME" for $20 off.

FREE Open Mic Night Thursday, Jan 23 at Aloha beer company @ 5:30 ! Come listen to or share your story with a family-friendly crowd over pupus.

Check out our event profile to get your tickets!

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-giving-circle-church-104659275271

12/24/2024

"We shout with glorious tongues the coming of hope. All the earth's tribes loosen their voices
To celebrate the promise of Peace.
We, Angels and Mortals, Believers and Non-Believers, Look heavenward and speak the word aloud.
Peace. We look at our world and speak the word aloud. Peace. We look at each other, and into ourselves
And we say without shyness or apology or hesitation.
Peace, My Brother. Peace, My Sister.
Peace, My Soul. Peace." --Excerpt from Maya Angelou's "Amazing Peace"

Our worship service on Sunday was beautiful as always. This service is unique in that it is "The Service of Lessons and Carols", compared to our other services it has more song and poetry. As we sang, we also reflected on the current state of the world. We lit our advent candles in remembrance- Remembrance of Love, joy, hope and peace. Spaces we may feel are always there- but do take care and intention to ensure they remain. In these spaces it reminds us just how close the presence of God always is.

When I see our church gathered, whether we are a couple , a family, or a large group, it is a reminder that all these traits of love, joy, hope and peace are present in each of us no matter where we are. It is a powerful statement against loneliness, despair, hopelessness and hate. For those who may be traveling, visiting family, or maybe spending more time alone this season, your kind and loving spirit was just present in a different way this year and still felt.

Mele Kalikimaka and Hau'oli Makahiki Hou to you and your loved ones!🌺