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Kalehua is also an ordained minister with Universal Ministries, a non-denominational church in Milford, Illinois.

Kalehua officiates at wedding ceremonies at Aloha Ke Akua Chapel in Kahaluu, Hawaii, using a combination of the English, Hawaiian and Japanese languages. As he welcomes, counsels and officiates over the weddings, he shares his unique perspectives with the bride and groom, and their families.

Kalehua shares his message with the couples during their counseling sessions. He talks about 3 important words: aloha, truth and responsibility. The first word is Aloha. Aloha is broken down into 2 words, "alo" and "ha". "Alo" means "in the presence of" or "together" and "ha" is "the breath of God" - when God breathe life into man. When the ceremony ends, he says "aloha no" and "no" means "forever or always", or "may the breath of God forever or always be with you". The second word is true or truth. First you must be true to yourself, then only can you be true with each other. The third word is responsibility. He says, in your marriage, you do not own each other, you are with each other. The only thing we can own in life is responsibility and accountability.

Listening to Kalehua’s words, couples gain a new perspective and leave with a greater understanding and outlook.

For those who wish to become ordained, Kalehua is also the Hawaii Registry Officer for Universal Ministries and is able to generate letters of good standing for candidates seriously pursuing the ministry and service to others.

Please contact Kalehua to customize your wedding or blessing plans.