WAHIAWA UMC
ABOUT US
Nestled in upper Wahiawa, just below Leilehua High School, our church is a multi-generational mix of keiki and kupuna, locals and those new to Hawaii. We especially welcome military families!
OUR VISION
God is calling Wahiawa United Methodist Church to make disciples of Christ through mission and service to others. Our purpose is to nurture our community, meet its needs, and to be welcoming to all.
OUR BELIEFS
We believe that God’s love and grace are available to all people. Through Jesus Christ, we experience God’s healing and transformation. The Bible is the authority of our faith, which we interpret with the help of reason, tradition, and experience. We live out our faith in community and service to others.
LEADERSHIP
Rev. Jessica Kawamura
PASTOR
A Californian with Hawaii roots, Pastor Jessica seeks to make the gospel accessible and relevant to our everyday lives. She received her Master of Divinity degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta. Previously, she lived and worked in New York City and Washington, DC.
Dr. Lucio “Leo” Pascua
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Born and raised in Wahiawa, Leo has been behind the piano at our church for the last twenty five years! A pediatrician by profession, during the week he serves as the the pediatrician for the IMUA Health Group. Leo brings an eclectic and dynamic style to our worship experience.
Jaylina Abuy
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Also from Wahiawa, Jaylina is grateful she is able to work within the community that raised her. She attended the University of Hawaii, West Oahu to become a multi-media specialist, and when she's not behind a computer, she's likely outdoors behind a book or camera.