The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Ainaola Ward, Hilo

About this church

Hilo, Hawaii's meetinghouse at 522 Ponahawai St is one of two The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints lists in the directory for the city, with the other building about 1.2 miles away. From the parking lot to the seating area, the building was built with wheelchair access in mind.

Ainaola Ward meets at 9 a.m., Kilauea Ward at 10:30 a.m., and Kaumana Ward at 12 p.m. Ainaola's service, like the two after it, runs about an hour, with hymns, prayer, the sacrament of bread and water, and talks from members, followed by a second hour of classes that sets aside Primary for children. There's no fee involved, and no offering plate makes its way through the room. Congregations are assigned by neighborhood, which explains why three end up meeting in the same building. Because Hilo's schedule is set locally and can change from year to year, a quick call ahead of a first visit is a good idea.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed September 21, 2026. Sources: Congregations and meeting times · Meetinghouse details and current meeting times · Building location, hours and accessibility

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