Church of the Holy Cross

About this church

Church of the Holy Cross in Hilo, Hawai'i, is a congregation of the United Church of Christ that gathers for Sunday worship at 10:00 AM at 440 W Lanikaula Street. The service follows a printed order that includes the lighting of the candles, the ringing of a bell, a prelude, a call to worship, hymns, an anthem, a time with the children, scripture readings, a sermon and a pastoral prayer. Holy Communion is celebrated in some services, and the readings follow the church calendar, such as the Sundays after Pentecost.

Music is a visible part of church life, with the Holy Cross Singers, the Na Kani o Kalani handbell choir and the Kamaʻāina Concert Series listed among its programs. Sunday worship is livestreamed, with the stream going live around 9:50 AM and the bulletin available as a PDF. Visitors in the sanctuary should know that services are recorded, and the right rear section is kept out of camera view. A short song is also streamed live on some Wednesdays at 11:00 AM. The Messenger, a weekly newsletter, arrives by email or postal mail, and The Weekly Chime is emailed on Tuesdays. The congregation also holds periodic Service Day workmornings to tend the campus, and it collects special offerings for disaster relief. Confirm times by calling (808) 935-1283 or checking the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Homepage: UCC identity, address, phone, Sunday 10 AM worship · Worship order, livestream timing, communion, camera notice · Weekly song livestream on Wednesdays at 11 AM · Newsletters: The Messenger and The Weekly Chime

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