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Recent Fire in Maui
The recent devastating fire on Maui has left a trail of destruction, affecting families, homes, and livelihoods. We're rallying together to provide assistance and help our community rebuild.
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MAUI NEWS
KAHULUI — After Lahaina United Methodist Church burned down in the Aug. 8 fire, Pastor John Crewe wanted “to be in the presence of people praying for Maui.”
So he joined at least 200 others on the lawn of the University of Hawai’i Maui College at noon on Friday as part of a statewide vigil observed from sun-up to sundown.
“I just wanted to be in the presence of people praying for Maui together and all the different traditions,” said Crewe, who was one of the Maui faith leaders who spoke onstage after Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners and kumu hula chanted.
“Just to feel the spirit that binds us together, take that and pass it along to my congregation.”
Although the physical church is gone, Crewe said members are safe. When they are allowed to return to their property, Crewe hopes to erect a tent to hold their services.
