- 1900: Aiea Japanese Methodist Church established with 12 charter members.
- 1902: Dedication of the first church building at the site of what is now the Aiea Shopping Center.
- 1915: English language service introduced; Sunday school enrollment 60; membership 32.
- 1919: Filipino language work initiated.
- 1941: Laulima Street site is purchased from Honolulu Plantation for $1. Construction is underway when bombs fall on Dec. 7, 1941.
- 1942: New building on Laulima Street is dedicated.
- 1954: Aiea Community Church becomes self-supporting.
- 1964: Church name is changed to Aiea Methodist Church.
- 1968: Construction of a new sanctuary begins.
- Oct. 1969: Consecration service is held for the new facilities.
- 1972: Church name is changed to Aiea United Methodist Church.
- 1987: Ministry to Institute for Human Services (IHS) started. It continues today.
- 1997: Samoan language minister, Joseph Siofele, is appointed.
- 2000: Centennial celebration. (photo shown is the original bell from our church's bell tower)
AIEA UMC's History from 1900
