The Lili`uokalani Protestant Church was established in 1832 by Chief Gideon La`anui, the ruling Chief of Waialua and grandnephew of Kamehameha I, together with New England Protestant missionaries Rev. John and Ursula Emerson, all three of whom are buried in the adjacent cemetery. The first church, near the mouth of Anahulu Stream, was a large pili-grass pavilion. In 1840, a second church was built of adobe and in 1890, a third wood-frame church was built on the present site. Queen Lili`uokalani was a frequent visitor, inspiring the congregation to change its name to Lili`uokalani Protestant Church in her honor. The present church, dedicated in 1961, features a unique Iwa bird weathervane and stained–glass windows by renowned artist Erica…..