History
In the early 1950’s a great number of Central Union Church (CUC)
members residing in Kailua and Kaneohe expressed their desire for
a Congregational church in their neighborhood. CUC started with a
church school program for children and a simple worship service. It was enthusiastically received and expanded so rapidly that at its
meeting in January 1955, the CUC Board of Trustees approved a
large increase in the budget to provide for the construction of
Central Union Windward. The sanctuary was completed and dedicated in September 1956. In 1963, CUC, true to its tradition of nurturing new churches, encouraged this congregation to become an independent organization. Thus, Windward United Church of Christ (WUCC) was born. In 2018, WUCC determined that the best opportunity to continue the mission into the future and to evolve into a church that remains
relevant in a changing landscape was to rejoin with CUC. The
agreement and transfer were documented in August 2018. Upon
receiving title to the property and other assets, CUC will continue the Mission under the name Central Union Windward (CUW). Power and Authority Unlike other CUC ministries that take place at the Honolulu campus,the Central Union Windward Ministry (CUW Ministry) encompasses the church buildings and grounds, including the sanctuary, office wing, classroom space, fellowship hall, kitchen, pre-school rooms, parking lots, and a two-bedroom cottage. Power and Authority. Making CUW a ministry recognizes autonomy while affirming that itis one piece of a much greater whole. By designating CUW as a
ministry, we are recognized as part of the lay structure of CUC and
have a responsibility as church members. Members of CUW have the same privileges and responsibilities as all members of Central Union Church. Purpose
To extend services of Central Union Church to the
Windward Oahu community through regular worship services;
operation of a Thrift Shop; blessing others through the Food
Pantry program; providing Bible study, prayer and other spiritual
development programs, and continue to provide meeting spaces
for Windward recovery and various educational programs meeting
needs in the community. Mission
We Engage and Embrace ALL as we seek to Embody Christ No matter who you are or where you are in life’s journey
you are welcome to Central Union Windward.
