Contributed By: Carl “Soot” Bredhoff
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he Huialoaha Preservation ‘Ahahui was formed in 2013 by a group of likeminded people with Kaupō ties who felt that Huialoha Church should be maintained and preserved on a regular basis. The last big restoration of the church was completed in 2015 and consisted of an overall restoration from the roof to the floor and everything in between. The ‘Ahahui meets quarterly. The Directors and Officers are: Soot Bredhoff, Chairman, Zadoc Brown, Vice Chairman, Ginger Gannon, Secretary, Wehi Apo, Treasurer, and Directors, Timmy Chinn, Sam Aina, and Kauwila
Hanchett. Others closely involved are Tara Apo and Nathalie Vaglio. Sam Aina also oversees the building and grounds. Huialoha Church (1859) is a Congregational Church (Hawai’i Conference Foundation, United Church of Christ) and it owns the church and the property which includes the churchyard and 1.5 acres on the Kīpahulu and makai side of the church. There are about 40 Congregational Churches in the State of Hawai’i including Wānanalua (Hāna) and Palapala Ho‘omau (Kīpahulu). The ‘Ahahui is an independent entity with its own 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. It is not part of the
Hawai‘i Conference Foundation; however, it does work closely with them. Since there is presently no Congregational Minister or Congregation, the ‘Ahahui sometimes fills in to help with matters regarding the church. The ‘Ahahui also works closely with the In His House of Restoration Church, which has generously contributed many hours to the maintenance of the church and grounds. Any donations can be made to: Huialoha Preservation ‘Ahahui P.O. Box 1069 Puunene, HI 96784 www.huialohachurchkaupo.org
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Kaupō is a blessed city, a place where God reveals Himself through His people.
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