One of Maui’s earliest missionary churches, its 3ft-thick walls were constructed of burnt coral rock. In the seaside churchyard take a look at the old tombstones adorned with cameo photographs of the Hawaiian cowboys laid to rest a century ago. Sunday worship services at 7:30m and 10am. All are welcome.
Keawalaʻi Congregational Church
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