Mokuaikaua Church
Mokuaikaua Church
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Founded in 1836 by Boston missionaries.
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Thomas K
Arlington, TX30 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This street was having an open market. We'd been out all day exploring and returned to find the street shutdown to vehicles and lots of pop-up stores to shop. So, we strolled it and came upon this church. Didn't go inside. Can't claim to know anything about it. But it has a great presence on the street.
Written 3 October 2023
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klbishop215
Omer, MI7 contributions
Feb 2023
We checked out the church grounds during the week. Very interesting and educational. It is amazing that they still have mass every Sunday. I had went to St Michael's on Sunday which was a beautiful church and sermon. Highly recommend.
Written 5 February 2023
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PBPG
Yorkshire, UK6,007 contributions
Sep 2022
The Mokuaikaua church is the oldest Christian church in the Hawaiian Islands, the original wooden church was destroyed by fire, the current stone structure was completed in 1827. Wonderful knowledgeable chap was in the grounds who told us all about the history of the place, great visit
Written 19 November 2022
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Cindy J
4 contributions
Oct 2022
What a joy it was to attend a church full of the Spirit and scripture driven. We never know when we travel what Church God will lead us to and we were so blessed to worship with this church family.
Written 8 November 2022
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Aimee F
Edwardsville, IL1,250 contributions
Jun 2022
Beautiful historic church. We didn't do a tour or go inside, but this is one of the neat historic places to stop at along Ali'i drive.
Written 3 July 2022
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ITRT
Virginia38,566 contributions
Apr 2022
The first 14 missionaries to arrive here were from Boston. After 164 days on the sailboat Thaddeus, they arrived in Kona. Since the new king Kamehameha II had abolished rules known as kapu and ordered temples to be destroyed, the missionaries found the ancient Hawaiians very receptive to Christian tenets. Construction of this first Christian church on the island was started in 1820 and completed in 1837. The original church was constructed with O’hia wood and had a thatched roof. After the church was destroyed by fire, the present structure was built using the stones from demolished temples, and coral. The church was named Mokuaikaua. Translated it means ‘the trees are cut, let us eat’ or ‘the land the devours warfare’. If you arrive in Kona via cruise ship tender, one of the first things you will see is the steeple of the church. The church is located across from the royal palace. Be sure to walk the grounds and see the sculpture of “Jesus Healing the Blind Man”. There is also a small, fenced-in graveyard. The archway to the church was constructed to celebrate its 90th anniversary. If you arrive in Kona via cruise ship tender, one of the first things you will see is the steeple of the church.
Written 14 June 2022
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Rae
100 contributions
Jan 2021
Great, very old church in HI. Inside closed for repairs. But a beautiful site. Nice old cemetery enclosed with a fence. Some wonderful trees. Looking forward to seeing the inside when they are complete.
Written 24 January 2021
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Linda C
Moorpark, CA1,068 contributions
Jan 2020
If you arrive in Kona on a cruise ship, you'll see this landmark and reflect on the fact that the ship Thaddeus sailed from Boston on a journey that took 164 days, carrying the first missionaries to the area, making it the first church in Kona. Hulihee Palace (summer home of the Hawaiian Royals) is across the street and also worth a visit. When you exit the tender, head for the steeple. Very easy walk.
Written 24 August 2020
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dz56
Portland, Oregon, USA51 contributions
Feb 2020
Interesting place. Building is built of lava, coral, and native wood. Great place to see history and learn more about the settlement of the island.
Written 5 March 2020
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Cindy H
Alameda, CA1,552 contributions
Feb 2020
What a interesting and historical church to see as you walk along Ali'i Drive. Be sure to stop and take a look as the bare essentials give it such a other worldly feel. You will not be disappointed.
Written 29 February 2020
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Jody R
Savannah, GA
Are you able to go to church on Sunday? What are the hours of service?
deejay2789
Victoria, Canada31 contributions
Yes, 2 services on Sunday...9 AM and 11 AM. The 11 AM is more traditional with even 1 or 2 hymns sung by the small choir in the Hawaiian language. Enjoyed the music, the message and the warm welcome from the regular attendees.
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