# Event Details - **Event Name**: Iconic Churches of Hawai‘i with Merle O’Neill and exclusive WCC Tour - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 13 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am – Mon, 13 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-10:00) - **Event Description**: Join Merle O’Neill for an exclusive WCC tour exploring the First Chinese Church of Christ (1929) and Makiki Christian ChurchAbout this EventIconic Churches of Hawai‘i with Merle O’NeillA Cultural & Architectural JourneyArchitecture is more than construction—it is identity, belief, and heritage expressed in wood, stone, and space. Join us for a guided visit to two of Hawai‘i’s most fascinating immigrant-founded churches, each deeply shaped by the homelands of their congregations: China and Japan.On this tour, historian Merle O’Neill will illuminate how cultural perspectives, symbolism, and craftsmanship influence Christian worship in Hawai‘i.🏛️ Stop 1: The First Chinese Church of Christ (1929)Designed by renowned architect Hart Wood in the distinctive “Hawaiian Architecture” style, this church masterfully blends Eastern and Western traditions.You’ll see a thoughtful integration of Chinese decorative motifs with Christian symbolism, creating a space that reflects the congregation’s roots and faith.🏯 Stop 2: Makiki Christian ChurchFounded in 1904 by Rev. Takie Okumura, this church stands alone as the only Christian church in the United States modeled after a 16th-century Japanese castle of the Edo period.Its design is a bold architectural statement on identity, faith, and cultural pride.👣 Mobility NotesParticipants must be able to walk comfortably; walkers are welcome. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/76cfa790-de47-11f0-b8d7-35991f8c11e3-rimg-w1112-h740-dcf1ecdd-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7f7c9240-de47-11f0-b8d7-35991f8c11e3-rimg-w1200-h696-dc4e75bf-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/honolulu/iconic-churches-of-hawai‘i-with-merle-o’neill-and-exclusive-wcc-tour/100001977454571856 - **Event Categories**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 44.52, max: 44.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Honolulu - **state**: HI - **country**: United States - **location**: Waikiki Community Center - **lat**: 21.2752791 - **long**: -157.8203201 - **full address**: Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Iconic Churches of Hawai‘i with Merle O’Neill and exclusive WCC Tour - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/634af2eb7412ea56106e7f7b631fb0c64c2dd2b5977021ff61749195db7373a4-rimg-w295-h171-dc4e75c0-gmir.jpg?v=1766310104 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Iconic Churches of Hawai‘i with Merle O’Neill and exclusive WCC Tour being held? - **A:** Iconic Churches of Hawai‘i with Merle O’Neill and exclusive WCC Tour takes place on Mon, 13 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am to Mon, 13 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Iconic Churches of Hawai‘i with Merle O’Neill and exclusive WCC Tour? - **A:** Tickets for Iconic Churches of Hawai‘i with Merle O’Neill and exclusive WCC Tour are priced at USD 45 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 45 + USD 5 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Iconic Churches of Hawai‘i with Merle O’Neill and exclusive WCC Tour? - **A:** Iconic Churches of Hawai‘i with Merle O’Neill and exclusive WCC Tour is organized by Waikiki Community Center. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Iconic Churches of Hawai‘i with Merle O’Neill and exclusive WCC Tour", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/634af2eb7412ea56106e7f7b631fb0c64c2dd2b5977021ff61749195db7373a4-rimg-w295-h171-dc4e75c0-gmir.jpg?v=1766310104", "startDate": "2026-04-13T08:30:00-10:00", "endDate": "2026-04-13T12:30:00-10:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/honolulu/iconic-churches-of-hawai‘i-with-merle-o’neill-and-exclusive-wcc-tour/100001977454571856", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Waikiki Community Center", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "310 Paoakalani Avenue", "postalCode": "96815", "addressLocality": "Honolulu", "addressRegion": "HI", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "21.2752791", "longitude": "-157.8203201" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join Merle O’Neill for an exclusive WCC tour exploring the First Chinese Church of Christ (1929) and Makiki Christian Church", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2025-12-21", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-13T12:30:00-10:00", "validFrom": "2025-12-21", "lowPrice": "44.52", "highPrice": "44.52", "price": "44.52", "url": "https://allevents.in/honolulu/iconic-churches-of-hawai‘i-with-merle-o’neill-and-exclusive-wcc-tour/100001977454571856" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2025-12-21", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2025-12-21", "url": "https://allevents.in/honolulu/iconic-churches-of-hawai‘i-with-merle-o’neill-and-exclusive-wcc-tour/100001977454571856", "price": "44.52", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Waikiki Community Center", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/waikiki-community-center/22971229", "description": "The Waikiki Community Center (WCC) provides crucial multigenerational services to better the lives of all Waikiki residents. 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