This year we welcome the Rev. David S. Nakamoto as guest speaker for our Obon service. His talk is entitled, “Connecting to our Loved Ones.” Please join us!

Rev. Nakamoto is a graduate of Lincoln Elementary School and Iolani High School. He went on to achieve a B.A. as well as a MSW (Masters in Social Work) from the University of Hawaii.

Rev. Nakamoto worked at the Lili’uakalani Children’s Center as a social worker for 35 years before retiring.

He received his Tokudo Ordination in Kyoto Japan in October 2003. He has served as a minister at the Kapolei Buddhist Sangha (2004-2008), the Wahiawa Hongwanji Mission (2009-2010), and has served at the Kailua Hongwanji since 2010. He is a board member of Kokua Kalihi Valley, a community-based health center.