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Hawaii is a land rich with spirituality and worship, and Kealakekua Bay is especially
prominent in both traditional Polynesian spirituality and Western religions. We
have called out two Churches because of their historic importance as noted by the
state of Hawaii, but we have also provided the names of other local places of worship
for those who might wish to attend services during their stay at Kealakekua Hale.
Catholic Churches Rectory: St John's Church, (808) 323-3711, map
Central Kona Union Church, (808) 323-3275, map
Christ Church Episcopal, (808) 323-3429, website, map
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, The, (808) 323-3647, map
Daifukuji Mission, (808) 322-3524
Islands of the Pacific Ministries, (808) 322-1490
Kahikolu Congregational Church, (808) 328-9848, map1/2 mile up valley on Napoopoo Rd. from Kealakekua Hale Established in 1824, Kahikolu Congregational Church was the first Christian Church in Hawaii and the burial place of Henry Opukaha`ia, the catalyst for the early Congregational Church's missions to Hawaii, which forever changed the islands.
Kona Beth Shalom Congregation, (808) 322-6004
Kona Gospel Chapel Pentecostal Church of God, (808) 323-3110
Kona Hongwanji Mission, (808) 323-2993
Lanakila Congregational Church, (808) 322-3346
Painted Church, The, (808) 328-2227, website, mapThis present church was erected in 1899 by Father John Velghe. Without any professional training and using house paint on ordinary wood he beautified the church with his paintings. In those days, few Hawaiians could read and so he taught with pictures-most successfully. Overlooking beautiful and historic Kealakekua Bay, St. Benedict's Painted Church is a fascinating place to visit on your journey to the Big Island of Hawaii. Located in the famous Kona coffee growing region, it is the jewel of South Kona, at a place called Honaunau. While it is an important historical site, it is still a vibrant parish, with outreach programs to take care of those in need and to provide medical services for our local community.
Seicho No Ie, (808) 322-3792
Seventh-Day Adventist Church, (808) 323-3317
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