This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Churches, Temples, and Spiritual Centers.’ See more responses here.
Here’s a few of the churches that can be found in this part of the island.
Kalāhikiola Congregational Church (top photo) is located east of Kapaau, where rainfall is plentiful and the foliage lush. It was built in 1855, though previous versions had existed for some years before this. The church was badly damaged by an earthquake in 2006, but rebuilt in the winter of 2009/2010.
St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church (second photo) was founded in 1884 in Kapaau, and expanded in 1913. It sits on a small hill by the main highway.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church (third photo) was founded in Hawi in 1905, but this structure was built in 1925 and continues to be used daily to this day.
Kohala Baptist Church (bottom photo) is located on the road to Pololu at Makapala. It can’t be seen from the road, but there is a sign by the highway pointing out the way. Currently, the church is undergoing some renovations and services are held in the area below the Royal Poinciana tree on the grounds.
Graham's Island 
I love old churches!
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I do too.
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White wood churches are a thing it seem. Is the last one built from corrugated iron?
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Wood I think though the roof might be metal. Older metals roofs are generally corrugated iron here.
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I love how the white of the church buildings pops with contrast against the vivid blues and greens of their areas, Graham. I imagine there are a few LDS churches on the Big Island as well. That second image is stunning!
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I guess the LDS is second only to Catholics in numbers in Hawaii. The Episcopalian church is my favorite of these I think. Even though it borders the main road, it’s a great setting on that small hill with palms and other plants around it.
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