The Kimata Center was founded by Paul Kimata, a member of our church who struggled after the passing of his wife Grace. The mission of the Kimata Center is to provide faith-based support for those who are suffering from the grief of losing a loved one and want a place to learn about, normalize, and share the grieving process in community.

 

Since 2002, the Grace Moore Kimata Center has been offering support to members of the community experiencing the loss of a loved one. Twice a year, our church offers a 13-session grief support group based on the GriefShare program. We also facilitate a one-time session "Surviving the Holidays" in November.

 

Next Session(s):

November 13, 2025 at 9:30 am (Surviving the Loss of a Spouse)

November 20, 2025 at 9:30 am (Surviving the Holidays)

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The sessions will be held at Wahiawa United Methodist Church from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Library Room (Room #10). Everyone is welcome and there is will be no charge for the program or workbook.  

 

Please call Jim Higa at 808-232-3992 or send an email to jameshhiga@hawaiiantel.net. You may also contact Jay at the church office at 808-622-4361 or office@wahiawaumc.org to register.