Iao UCC Communities

Iao UCC’s Ministry Teams, Committees, & Communities

  • Buildings and Grounds Community
    Maintaining the church campus, buildings & facilities

    • Dennis Hashiro
    • Howard Ikeda
    • Daniel Kamidoi
    • Warren Orikasa
    • Mike Takamatsu
    • John Yoruw
  • Endowment Fund Committee
    Attending to endowment gifts and investments

    • Craig Bode
    • David Murata
    • Mike Takamatsu
  • Finance Committee
    Overseeing the church’s financial well-being

    • Bert Akitake
    • Craig Bode
    • Katherine Hashiro
    • Carolyn Kamidoi
    • Shannon Ribao
    • Tim Stewart
  • Funeral Committee
    Supervising memorial services for church members and families

    • David Murata
    • Lynette Shiroma
  • Iao Preschool Team
    Operating a Preschool (ages 3-5) on the church campus

    • Bert Akitake
    • Sanoe Awai
    • Flerida Iniba
    • Susan King
    • Tim Stewart
  • Iao UCC Choir
    Singing for the glory of Ke Akua and the church community

    • Karyn Sarring, Director
  • Learning Community
    Facilitating Sunday School programs for youth and adults

    • Betsy Scheller
    • Youlida Yoruw
  • Lillian Maeda Learning Center
    Providing after-school tutoring for elem. and middle school students

    • Youlida Yoruw, Coordinator
  • Worshipping Community
    Working with the congregation and pastor on worship & liturgy

    • Rena Hayashi
    • Carolyn Kamidoi
    • Susan King
    • Dawna Krueger
    • Jaime Ribao
    • Shannon Ribao
  • Maui County Fair Committee
    Overseeing the church’s annual fundraiser (booth at the Maui Fair)

    • Dennis Hashiro
    • Katherine Hashiro
    • Rena Hayashi (chair)
    • Howard Ikeda
    • Carolyn Kamidoi
    • Daniel Kamidoi
    • Susan King
    • Warren Orikasa
    • Kathy Tanaka
    • Carissa Yinmed
    • Shawn Yinmed
  • Maui Kosrae Etawi
    Organizing Kosraean members as a worshiping community

    • Jeromy Palik, President
  • Micronesian Ministry
    Reaching out to members in the Micronesian communities

    • Youlida Yoruw, Bridge-Builder
  • Pastoral Care Community
    Supporting and maintaining an open and healthy pastoral relationship

    • Lee Murakami
    • Warren Orikasa
    • Jan Saiki
    • Betsy Scheller
  • Personnel Committee
    Reviewing and monitoring all church and Preschool staff positions

    • Ad Hoc Membership
  • Stewarding Community
    Developing individual and corporate stewardship of God’s gifts

    • Katherine Hashiro
    • Rena Hayashi
    • Jackie Murai
    • Shannon Ribao
    • Lynette Shiroma
  • Support Group/Visitation Team
    Visiting with church members in care homes, shut-ins, hospice, etc.

    • Maybelle Hashizume
    • Lee Murakami
    • David Murata
    • Lynette Shiroma
    • Jane Tesoro
    • Joy Yamane
  • Witnessing/Reconciling & Outreach Community
    Working for peace and justice issues in the broader Maui community

    • Lee Murakami
    • David Murata
    • Jaime Ribao
    • Shannon Ribao
    • Jane Tesoro
    • Youlida Yoruw