First United Protestant Church, UCC

Welcome to a brief look into all we do here at FUPC! 

I am Bob Ahia.  I am the Moderator of the church. I am always pleased to share our church story and  the excitement of the many things we do as a fellowship.

We are in the Season of Easter so our Sanctuary Paraments are White - the traditional color of this season of great joy!

 We share with you here some photos of our Easter Sunday worship and celebration.

We are always pleased to welcome guests and visitors - come, worship with us!

Rev. Walter once again gave a gift to the children - this year it was the symbol of the Anchor.  The anchor is a very early Christian symbol has long represented the cross and the boat.  The observation is easily made that we see in the anchor the image of the Christ standing in the boat with arms outstretched to the world.

Faye Persson extended cordial thanks to the fellowship- for all they did to make Easter so special for the children.  The Egg Hunt was enjoyed under sunny skies - the first in many days!

Always a joy to have the little ones dance !

The Season of Lent

We began the Season of Lent with Meditative Worship Services on Ash Wednesday.  Rev. Walter invites us at noontime and then again at 6:pm to begin the season that will lead us through the shadows of life to the joy of Easter.

Neither rain, nor Rain, nor RAIN …

…. Kept FUPC from the Hilo Heart Walk on Saturday February 25^th.  The rain was heavy but it did not dampen the spirits of our walkers!  Actually in spite of the rain everyone had a great time!

On February 26^th we joined with Hilo Coast United Church of Christ as they installed the Rev. Linda Petrucelli as their new pastor.  Phyllis Altonn and Elizabeth Frendo were able to renew acquaintances with old friends.  Rev. Walter presented Linda with greetings from our fellowship and a stole made by Debbie Walter.

 On Sunday, February 19th. , we surprised Michael Springer, our church organist, with congratulations upon his retirement from Kamehameha School where he was a long-standing and much respected teacher. 

Here you will see a few photos of our recent time with the fellowship of Kahikolu Congregational Church located on the other side of our island in the community of Captain Cook.  We joined them for the celebration of the 190th Anniversary of their church!  We worshipped together, had luau and then sang in the Aha Mele.  The church is constructed of lava and coral and lime from the sea - its walls are over three feet thick!  The church is honored to be the final resting place of Henry Opukahaia - the first Hawaiian Christian missionary.