Just approaching the imposing Central Union Church across its green eight acres is an experience. Here I am, going to church. It's the closest thing Hawaii has to the president's chosen place of worship.
Members are generous and expect the best.
The seats are padded, side doors open to the tradewinds. The main building is surrounded with a side chapel and support structures. A huge floral arrangement in the sanctuary rivals that in any hotel. Greeters at the door hand out postcards and refrigerator magnets. No one surrounding me spoke to me, but we did join hands to sing the final benediction.