Kawaiahao Church

Kawaiahao Church is a historic Congregational church located in Downtown Honolulu on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. It was known as the peoples church or the Westminster Abbey of the Pacificand the was the chapel of the royal family of the Hawaiian Kingdom. The name Kawaiahao comes from the Hawaiian noun phrase Ka wai a Hao (the water of Hao), because its location was that of a spring and freshwater pool in the care of a High Chieftess Hao. Today, Kawaiahao continues to use the Hawaiian language for parts of its service. It is one of the oldest standing Christian places of worship in Hawaii, although four thatched churches stood at or near the present site before construction of the coral church. Pastor(s): Kenneth Makuakane (Kahu) Built: 18361842 Years built: 18361842 Denomination: United Church of Christ