Aloha Hawaii Pacific District ‘Ohana,

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We find ourselves living in consequential times—moments that call not only for awareness, but for action. These are not days for passive observation; they are days that require us to be prepared to make important and intentional decisions that will shape the future of our churches, our communities, and our witness across the islands and beyond.

 

And that preparation begins with showing up.

 

District Assembly is not simply a date on the calendar—it is a sacred gathering. It is where we come together as leaders and congregations to discern, to align, and to move forward in step with the Spirit of God. I want to encourage every pastor, every leader, and every congregation: make every effort to be present April 13–14. Come ready. Come expectant. Come engaged.

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This year, we carry forward the heart of last year’s theme—Iwikuamoʻo: We Pray, Praise, and Proclaim Together—but with a clear and intentional shift in focus. As we look ahead to 2026–2027, we anchor ourselves in a new expression of that same spirit:

 

Iwikuamoʻo – Building Together.

 

This is more than a theme—it is a call.

 

A call to build stronger, healthier leadership teams.
A call to build deeper, more authentic relationships across our islands and cultures.
A call to build ministries that reach our communities with clarity, compassion, and courage.

 

To build together means we move forward with intentionality. It means we engage—not just where we have been, but where God is leading us next. It means we are willing to be stretched, to think differently, to lead differently, and to step faithfully into new opportunities for impact.

 

We do not want to leave anyone behind. But unity requires participation. It requires leaders who are willing to lean in, to grow, and to actively engage in the work before us.

 

So I invite you—no, I urge you—to envision your place in what God is building across our district.

 

What does it look like for your church to engage your community more intentionally?
What does it look like to strengthen and equip your leadership team for the journey ahead?
What does it look like to build something that will outlast us—something that reflects the heart of Christ and the hope of the Gospel?

 

These are the questions we will carry into District Assembly. And together, by God’s grace, we will begin to answer them.

 

So let’s go.

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God is with us.
The journey is before us.
And we are building together.

 

Additional District Assembly details, including lunch and workshop information, will follow shortly. We encourage you to also check the District Assembly webpage for updates.

 

Blessings - With hope and expectation,

 

Pastor Althea 

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District Superintendent
Hawaii Pacific District Church of the Nazarene​

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