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February 2024 by Ken Kroehler
Our "Common Ground(s)," I believe, are discernable. Yes. Here in Hawaii, we represent very different religious beliefs. This is a very clear, undeniable fact. However, inspite of these undisputed issues, personally, I submit, that we share some spiritual matters, across our faiths, in common as well as many key humanitarian viewpoints. Dad and Mom recognized them and fully embraced this rich diversity. I will carefully endeavor to illustrate and highlight our many common perspectives, not dwell on our differences.And, you may ask, "What is an unmistakable Japanese castle doing standing in the middle of the Makiki community in Honolulu, Hawaii?" You will be amazed to discover, that the answer is very simple. The church founders, who came from Kochi, Japan, built the church structure and sanctuary, based upon popular church hymns like "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God." And, this church design is an exact, although somewhat smaller, replica of the Kochi castle, in Kochi City, on the island of Shikoku, one of the four prominent islands, which make up Japan.Allow me then, to tackle these rich, amazing local historical and cultural realities as well as fascinating diversity.
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March 2023 by Joe Darling
As a guest attendee at a local member’s memorial service, the church’s Pastor Wayne and his crew were excellent. Church members were also warm and inviting. The ornate Japanese castle based building design was a thrill to tour. Definitely worth doing when you catch the regular Sunday service.
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November 2022 by Jodi O.
Have attended for 22 years. Japanese/English Congregation. Solid Christian teaching. Old school worship. 100 plus historical building. Needs more families and more young adults to turn the tide of the church.
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October 2022 by Paul K.
Exemplary education and caring Aloha live here! Their ability to teach while also having the students learning great character is truly a miracle at this beautiful school. The teachers have the patience of Job. They keep the parents well-informed and have a very high-tech way of showing images and experiences on a daily basis to keep an eye on our beautiful daughter. We feel completely included in her process and love the journey that she's on here at the Makiki Christian Church Preschool.
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June 2022 by Mari T.
I grew up going here and everyone is very nice and welcoming. Great church family.
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June 2022 by Gloria Honda
Beautiful grounds. Long standing history and location. Wish I could have visited a service.
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July 2020 by Jessica Hash
easygoing friendly people who have a common beliefs in the bible. they are very transparent and upfront about everything we would recommend coming back here to visit. we appreciate it very much!We attended another church called the honolulu church of christ on keeaumoku street that ended up abusing our trust by behaving in a dishonest manner with our money.
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July 2020 by Takeshi Miyagi
i visited there and no one even bother to greet me of say hello? not good!!! not friendly!
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July 2020 by Napualei A
Awesome hospitality.
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July 2019 by Dennis Moto Shono
Nice church but Japanese congregation is not friendly.
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July 2017 by Yuki Hiromitsu
I'm happy to see my hometown's model castle in Hawaii!I guess kochi people are happy to see it!
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July 2017 by citizen a
(Translated by Google) Everyone is so kind and like family!I definitely want to go again!!(Original)みなさんとても優しくて家族みたいです！ぜったいもう1回いきたい!!
