Hawaii has some beautiful, historic church buildings to see as you go to the islands. Lots of the church buildings we’re highlighting on this article had been constructed within the 1800s or early 1900s. So, let’s take a quick spin across the Hawaiian Islands to see some lovely church buildings.
Kaua’i
Let’s begin this picture tour on Kauai on the picturesque city of Hanalei. Wai’oli Hui’ia Church undoubtedly catches the attention as you drive by way of Hanalei. In keeping with Google, Wai’oli Hui’ia Church was “initially established in 1834 by Christian Missionaries, is the oldest established church in Kaua`i.”
The inexperienced paint of this church blends effectively with all the encircling, pure shades of inexperienced.
Oahu
Downtown Honolulu hosts Oahu’s oldest church, Kawaiaha’o Church. Although the Kawaiaha’o neighborhood of religion was established in 1820, the church constructing was not constructed till someday between 1936 and 1842. Kawaiaha’o Church is known as the “Westminster Abby of Hawaii.” Study extra about its historical past here and here.
Check out the stonework. Although it might seem like bricks, it’s truly manufactured from coral stones.
Molokai
The island of Molokai has many historic church buildings each within the Kalapana peninsula and “topside” Molokai areas. As Saint Damien was credited with constructing a number of church buildings on Molokai, we’ll function this quaint church, Saint Joseph Church, constructed by Saint Damien in 1876. This church is situated simply off Freeway 450, east of Kaunakakai city.
Lana’i
The church buildings we’ve featured thus far are nonetheless in an energetic standing, however for Lana’i, we’re focusing in on the remaining shell of Ka Lanakila Church within the abandoned village of Keomoku. The plantation village of Keomoku, on the east facet of Lana’i, was energetic within the early 1900s, however wasn’t capable of maintain a neighborhood and economic system. Although few remnants stay of Keomoku, Ka Lanakila Church remains to be standing and continues to be cared for by the neighborhood.
So, we’ve solely been that includes one church per island, however I’m going to sneak in one other one as a result of it’s one in every of my favourite sundown photographs from our Hawaii travels. It’s the steeple of Lokahi O Ka Malamalama Church beside the Sensei Lanai 4 Seasons Resort in Koele.
Maui
Like the opposite islands, Maui has many lovely, historic church buildings. We’re going to function Wananalua Congregational Church in Hana. It was inbuilt 1842. When you’ve ever walked round Hana city, it most definitely will catch your eye.
Whereas we’re making this transient, digital cease in Hana, one other non secular web site involves thoughts — lovely Fagan’s Cross.
Hawaii (Large) Island
On the danger of sounding like a damaged file, Hawaii Island has a number of, lovely, historic church buildings to see. We must always most likely function the oldest within the Hawaiian Islands — Moku’aikaua Church in Kailua-Kona. The congregation was established in 1820. The constructing was erected in 1836 and accomplished in 1837.
While you look the “skyline” of Kailua-Kona city, the steeple of Moku’aikaua Church stands prominently.
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Which Hawaii church buildings have captured your consideration in your travels to Hawaii?
