Palapala Ho'omau Church, Kipahulu

Palapala Ho'omau Congregational Church, a historic Hawaiian church built in 1864 by missionaries from Connecticut, is located approximately 11 miles past Hana and two miles past O'heo Gulch (Seven Pools) and Haleakala National Park on the east coast of Maui. A narrow track off the main road leads to church and graveyard, a serene sanctuary overlooking the crashing Pacific.

The church was partially destroyed by a hurricane in the 1940s and restored by Sam Pryor and Charles Lindbergh in 1964. Both men chose this sacred site as their final resting place.

Established in 2012, the Palapala Ho’omau Preservation Society, is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in the State of Hawaii, and is served by volunteers who have a special connection to this historical church.

Currently, the church does not have a formal congregation, although the Kipahulu community considers it their own and gathers there for occasional services, community sing-alongs, and other celebrations.

Palapala Ho'omau Church has been the choice of many couples through the years for very special and private weddings. If you are interested having your wedding at the church, please contact the board at info@palapalahoomau.org for more information.

All fees and donations support the preservation and maintenance of the church and grounds. Your support for the maintenance of the church and grounds is a blessing to both the church and the community. If you would like to join our family of supporters, please send your donation by check to The Palapala Ho'omau Preservation Society, c/o Caroline Belsom, 547 Waine'e St, Lahaina, HI 96761.

If you would like to subscribe to our newsletter to keep up to date on celebrations and other news from Palapala Ho'omau Church, please send your email address to info@palapalahoomau.org.

Mahalo nui loa,

The Preservation Society of Palapala Ho'omau

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