Adjacent to Kahalu’u Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii is St. Peter’s Church, locally known as “The Little Blue Church”. This is the most photographed church in the State of Hawaii.
The rich history the St. Peter’s is fascinating and takes longer to tell than a tour of its Spartan interior and dozen pews.
Originally built in 1880 on the site of La Aloa (Magic Sands) beach, the church was dismantled and hand carried piece by piece to its current location at Ku’emanu Heiau in 1912.
In 1938, Father Benno of St. Michael’s added the belfry and the porch. Twice since it was situated here, St.Peters has been moved off its foundations by tsunami, but due to its small size and sturdy construction, has survived long in a harsh environment.
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