Wananalua Congregational Church

About this church

Wānanalua Congregational Church gathers for worship Sundays at 10:00 a.m. on Hauoli Road in Hāna. Established in 1838, this historic East Maui congregation describes itself as proudly Hawaiian; part of the service is conducted in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, but visitors do not need to know Hawaiian to participate. Its stated purpose centers on Jesus Christ, mutual love, and the spiritual and physical well-being of the surrounding community.

The church’s setting and worship language give a visit a distinctly local character rather than the feel of a generic island service. Leadership is shared by four experienced rotating kahu, an arrangement that brings different clergy voices to the congregation during the year. The official site also publishes classes, seasonal worship series, and community links for Hāna, which can help travelers understand what is happening beyond the weekly gathering. Newcomers are explicitly invited, and the church presents the bilingual elements as something to experience rather than a barrier. For an ordinary first visit, arrive for the 10:00 Sunday service and check the current site beforehand for seasonal classes or changes involving the rotating pastoral schedule.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, founding date and Sunday worship · Official visit page, Hawaiian-language worship, welcome and mission · Official leadership page, rotating kahu model

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