A funeral brought us to Anchor Church…read more The drive over from the airport via the H3 was relaxing and beautiful. The views didn't stop here as they've got a nice perch on the slopes of the Koolau looking down to Kaneohe Bay. The facilities are a mix of wooden structures and canvas tents, though a billboard in the open air lanai suggested a new permanent structure is in the fundraising works. The service was held inside a big windowless tent, complete with an HVAC system, sound, lighting and a stage. This looks to be where church services are held as well. A small kitchen supplied legit coffee and teas post service on their breezy patio.

Fellowship Friday…read more.. My mahjong friend, Cecelia, invited me to Anchor Church in Kaneohe. It's located near the Kaneohe District Park, Windward Community College, and the Hawaii State Hospital. Anchor Church has a beautiful campus! The drive up is already scenic with Norfolk pines and other outstanding foliage along the way! The views from the top are amazing! The people were very friendly and welcoming! I signed in, received a name tag and a yarn lei, and was given the schedule for the month and the calendar for 2023. Wow! Very organized! There were many activities to choose from. Luckily, my friend, Cecelia, and I have the same interests and we chose crochet over exercise; and ukulele instead of hula! We listened to the guest speakers from the Honolulu Fire Department - they had excellent information! Their slide show really emphasized their message. The potluck lunch was wonderful - we had to wear face masks while in line for the buffet meal. The servers placed food on our plates - we just told them what we wanted. We didn't touch the serving utensils. Overall, this was an educational experience! If you're available, everyone is welcome! Note: I'll return this Friday for the Valentine's Day crochet lesson!

The basics: This church is located in the regal theaters at windward mall. Parking is great (I…read morerecommend coming 10-15 minutes before the service starts so you can get the parking spots from people leaving from the prior services). Service times: 7, 830, and 10am. What I love!: I have been coming to this church for about 5 years and I just LOVE it! Pastor Dave Barr and his staff (and volunteers) are so amazing and so welcoming! They use 5 theaters for service and have child care for children from 6weeks to 6th grade! They also have jr high and high school services for the teenagers. The theaters that they have their services in serves fresh brewed Starbucks coffee along with having yummy donuts and pastries for you to sip on and eat during service. What I really love about this church though is that there are NO JUDGMENTS! God knows I have been through ups and down and while I've strayed away, I have always felt so welcomed and loved when I've come back. New hope windward also doesn't judge you if you aren't a christian. When I say they welcome everyone, I really mean that they welcome EVERYONE and that is what I LOVE about this church. I encourage anyone and everyone to join them in one of their services and if you can't make it to a Service, you can watch it online! I love new hope windward!

Awesome church in a theater with a/c, free Starbucks, pastries, child care in Kid Zone, and…read moreservices for all ages! Pastors and volunteers are amazing and really make you feel welcomed and LOVED! Thank you Jesus for New Hope Windward!

So thankful that our ʻohana found Pearlside Kaneohe. We have been attending for a little over a…read moreyear. This church is very simple...no flashy production...just focused on teaching and sharing God's word...which is exactly what we were looking for. In lieu of a themed series, Pearlside Kaneohe goes verse by verse through a book in the Bible. Worship is awesome, too!

Pastors and congregation there are so welcoming when you arrive. The comment I hear most from my…read morefamily when they come is how one of the Pastors greeted them and made them feel welcome. "Pastor Kei is so nice, he always greets us even when we don't always come." "Pastor Robbie always comes and tells me good morning" Feeling welcomed tends to make walls come down. I appreciate all my Pastors and the hospitality team for this simple but valuable gesture.

Pastor JD Farag is truly a Jesus loving, Jesus following, believer and great biblical prophecy…read moreteacher. I would add that he's the best! His teachings are verse by verse, direct, convicting, encouraging and Holy Spirit filled! His staff are aways welcoming and there is always a feeling of acceptance. We have made this our home church since 2018. You can also watch him live online as thousands of believers do all across the country. We love pastor JD! Go check him out. You'll be glad you did!

I love it here! Pastor JD Farag always has Bible Prophecy the first service since the beginning of…read moreCOVID Lockdown. Fellowship is great here and if your looking for a Bible based church this is it.

This church is amazing! The people are so kind and welcoming. They have programs for all ages from…read morekeiki to kupuna. One can join a small group that meets during the week as well. They have in-person services and covid/temperature screens. The church definitely prioritizes health and safety for all! The sermons are always solid and biblically based and one leaves with many practical applications. Definitely a place to call a church home or to come visit while in Oahu! PS. The church is surrounded by the most beautiful scenery!!!

I have attended their Christmas Eve service for years. I enjoy the music, the choir, the orchestra,…read morethe messages, and the testimonies of healings. I like listening to Christmas carols and the children singing. It wasn't raining this year which was nice. I didn't have to walk in the rain.

Fathers Day service was Amazing. I'm in Hawaii visiting for a week & decided to visit Sunday…read moreservice. Music was soul moving. And Sermon was a GREAT message about Loving EVERYONE. The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable. I'm leaving here with a happy heart. Thank you so much Kailua Community Church

This church is a rare commodity these days. The pastor really knows his stuff. He is a true…read morestudent of the Bible and teaches in a manner which is both engaging and convicting at the same time. Children are a major priority: They stay in church for worship time, then Pastor Perry has them go on stage for a children's sermon which mirrors what he intends to teach to the adults. They are then off to Sunday School to be taught about God's love for them. One thing that struck me on the first time I attended and since is that the pastor knows each child by name. The church also has a very active AWANA club and has an annual "Vacation Bible School" during the Summer. The youth group is a solid bunch of kids who are truly seeking the Lord's face through the assistance of the youth pastor, Pete Keizer. They meet once a week for in-depth study of the Bible as well as games and worship. They serve the community with food distribution to the needy people of Nanakuli as well as serving at the River of Life homeless shelter downtown. The music ministry is phenomenal, and the Worship Pastor, Josh Nordgren, continually encourages the musicians to improve in their musicianship and to grow in their faith. He plays a mix of modern praise songs with at least one very familiar hymn thrown in to the mix. The people in this church exemplify what is meant by "Christ Follower". They show love toward one another as well as to strangers. They spontaneously pray for one other when the need arises. They have active community outreach programs and sponsor missionaries from the church all over the world. They even created a in-house sponsorship program much like "Compassion International" to support AIDS orphans at an orphanage in Uganda. Their motto is "A family for You", and I have found that that is the perfect motto for this church. Give them a try.

Very nice people and the pastor is a very good teacher. Music ministry is wonderful!read more

This is a church where you will be welcomed for who you are, learn to read and apply and love the…read moreWord of God. We are a small fellowship with mighty hearts for God and each other. Pastor and fellowship are approachable, honest, kind, gracious, comfortable, funny, etc...as time is taken to meet and get to know one another.

We visited church today from California so blessed by the message!…read more Solid biblical church with a true message of Love the pastor and worship team have a anointing

The way church used to and should be. Filled with aloha, "real" people who struggle, grow, and…read morelearn together as family -- always with love. Hallow Him was a blast!

This is now my regular parish - it just happens to be close to my current home. I wasn't baptized…read moreor confirmed here, but I still feel welcomed! I really like the big screens that show the songs at appropriate times - this eliminates the need for hymnals and thus being better for the environment! I also enjoy the air conditioning - the two churches that I visit in town do not have a/c. Sometimes I see coworkers at mass - it kinds strange seeing them outside of work - like...hey!! what are you doing here? Oh, yeah - you have a life, too! Father Herman is a good guy. He's humble and down-to-earth. It's easy to understand his homilies - which is important for me. I had met him in person as I went to a class at St. Ann's with my co-worker, called "Catholics Returning Home". We both learned a lot. I never went to Sunday School because my elementary and high schools were Catholic. Recently, I had an emergency & I needed a place to go have a good cry. It was not during regular church hours, but I tried the door of the chapel... it was open! I spent a few minutes by myself in the presence of the Lord, reflecting on the meaning of life and pondered the mystery of death and why my friend, Lucille, was taken from this earth in such a strange fashion. I was able to compose myself and write a few lines in the Book of Special Intentions near the door of the chapel. I felt at peace and that my prayers would be answered... Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May Lucille's soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen!

IMHO, it's the parishoners that make a particular church succeed. When there are people…read moreenthusiastic about their faith, then it makes the service a whole lot more entertaining than mundane. St. Ann's is a perfect example. Granted Fr. Herman is awesome, but I think it's because he is a true local guy. He went to Damien for high school! Not to say that priests from outside the state aren't great, but being effective at connecting with the local people is a great help. That's one of the main reasons why I give this place 5 stars. St. Ann's is a newer built church so it has the ac and projector screens etc. I do find the ac on the cooler side, so I try to have sleeves or a sweater on. This makes me think of the churches in Italy where it's required to have your shoulders covered when you enter. Parking in the lot is adequate, but be prepared to wait to exit after Mass. If you need to be somewhere in a hurry, park on haikū road, but careful crossing the street if you're on the mall side.

Great church. This is what I was hoping it would be when looking for a church to attend. It was…read morevery welcoming, everyone was friendly, I enjoyed the music with guitar, bass, and cajon for percussion. They sounded great and sang from their heart. Pastor preached a good message on unity and was very relatable. They even had a meal afterwards for anyone that was interested.

This church is an absolute gem in Kailua. I'm biased as a part of the 'ohana, but people are eager…read moreto see God move here. The messages are Biblical and encouraging, the worship is authentic, and the people are incredibly friendly and welcoming. They even serve delicious food for everyone after service! If you are looking for a church in Kailua, make sure you see what God is doing in this community.