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Join Us for Thanksgiving Dinner • Thurs., Nov. 27, at 3:00 pm
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so consider joining the LCH ‘ohana for Thanksgiving dDinner. Sign up after church on Sunday so we know how much turkey to get. The turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, and gravy will be provided. Bring a favorite side dish or dessert or food item that meets your dietary needs.
We welcome help to set up at 3:00 pm. The meal will be at 4:00 pm And a crew will need to stay and clean up afterwards.
Let’s celebrate and give thanks to God for all that God has done for us.
Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service • Wed., Nov. 26 • 7:00 pm
We invite you to join us at the Episcopal Parish of St Clement at 1515 Wilder Avenue for a Thanksgiving Eve worship service. The celebrant for this event will be the Rev. Brian G. Rallison and the preacher will be Pr. Lesley M. Radius.
Bring a pie to share after the worship service!
E komo mai!
New Members Class • Sat., Nov. 15, at 10:00 am
Whether you’re new or an old-timer, you may have wondered about things like:
- What is our covenantal relationship with God through baptism?
- Why are so many different protestant denominations even though Luther is supposed to be the one that started the Reformation?
- Why does the Altar Guild has to change the paraments (altar coverings) so many different times during the year? (After all you might have a favorite color, and we take that away and put on another color.)
- Why don’t we say Alleluia during Lent?
- What we mean by the mystery of the Trinity?
- Why do we talk about Lutherans being both/and people?
- What is the difference between saying we believe that the Bible is the inerrant or inspired word of God?
- What Jell-o salad should you bring to a mid-western Lutheran potluck?
- Why should I be a member of LCH? How will it change how I presently am involved at LCH?
- What is the Great Commission and how are you and LCH living it out?
These are just a few questions we will cover in our Introduction to Church Membership at LCH. The conversation will begin at 10:00 am and end by noon on November 15 in Isenberg Hall. Snacks will be provided (because we are good Lutherans after all!). If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Lesley at pr.lesley@LCHwelcome.org or call or text her at 443-683-4090.
If you choose to become a member (which allows you to vote at congregational meetings), you can also take a formal leadership role, such as serve on the Call Committee, vote to approve the upcoming Call Committee, and vote on the proposed pastoral candidate when one is named. As a friend of the congregation, we value your input and your participation; however, constitutionally, voting requires membership.
We will welcome into membership those who complete the class and wish to join during worship service on November 16.
First Mondays Concert: Bach to Hymns • Mon., Nov. 3, at 7:00 pm
Join the LCH Choir as they sing their favorite hymns from every season of the church year. Audience participation encouraged as we raise our voices in song. The concert culminates in Johann Sebastian Bach’s wonderful setting of “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,” Cantata No. 137, with orchestra and soloists.
All are invited to gather for pūpū in the Hörmann Courtyard and 6:15 pm. First Mondays Concerts are free and supported by the generous sponsorship of the Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation and other donors in the LCH ‘ohana.
Donations this evening will support The Institute for Human Services (IHS), which works with partners in government, business, and community organizations to deliver a spectrum of services with urgency, embrace innovation, and advocate for system changes through community education and outreach.
If you wish to make a donation to benefit this month’s non-profit, please go to this page.
Remembering Our Baptism and Pastor Jeff • Mon., Oct, 13, in Kapi‘olani Park
Service Project, Remember our Baptism, and Bratwurst!
Monday, October 13, is the one-year anniversary of Pr. Jeff’s passing, and we will gather as a group to remember and to give back to the community in our work and in our shared time of joy. Please bring sunscreen, a hat, a trash bag, a chair, and pūpū sides to share. Please meet near the Natatorium beside Kaimana Beach. There is a circle drive with parking. It is also a state holiday, so please consider carpooling if possible.
- 4:00 pm—Service Project Cleaning up Queen Kapiʻolani Park. Bring a trash bag, wear a hat, and clean up the park.
- 5:30 pm—Affirm our Baptism.
- 6:00 pm—BBQ. Brats will be provided, share pūpū sides. Enjoy picnic fun!
Remembering Pastor Jeff Lilley • Sun., Oct. 12, during and after worship
On Sunday, October 12, we will give thanks to God for Pr. Jeff and his legacy as we remember the first anniversary of Pr. Jeff joining the church triumphant.
Our worship service will include some of his favorite hymns and music, and after worship, we will go outside to plant a tree to remind us of the hope and the new life we have in God.
As a community, we will add dirt and water to the hole in which the trees will be planted. Water and dirt are things that are needed for growth. In providing the tree with elements needed for growth, we give thanks and remember that Pr. Jeff’s life was dedicated to the growth of faith and the growth of the proclamation of the Gospel for all people.
After the tree planting, we will have a pet blessing for those attending worship. You are invited to bring your pet to worship that Sunday, and we will have an area that is pet-free for those that have allergies or other reasons to need those accommodations. You will be invited to bring your pet outside with you as we plant the trees in Pr. Jeff’s memory, and then we will bless your pets immediately after the tree planting.
After the tree planting and pet blessing, you are invited into the courtyard for human treats (donuts, one of Pr. Jeff’s foods) and pet treats.
We hope you will join us in thanksgiving for Pr. Jeff’s life and ministry.
First Mondays Concert: Vibin’ with Vivaldi • Mon., Oct. 6, at 7:00 pm
Bringing Vivaldi’s Venice to life, Phil Gottling (recorder) and Julia Richter (flute) groove with the fire and flair of Vivaldi’s recorder concerti. Joined by Michelle Kim and Rachel Saul Schifino (violins), Youn Joo Lee (oboe), Tommy Morrison (bassoon), Sung Chan Chang (cello), and Ju-Hua Wei (harpsichord), they deliver the virtuosic and elegant music of the Red Priest.
All are invited to gather for pūpū in the Hörmann Courtyard and 6:15 pm. First Mondays Concerts are free and supported by the generous sponsorship of the Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation and other donors in the LCH ‘ohana.
Donations this evening will support Hawai‘i Health & Harm Reduction Center, which serves Hawai‘i communities by reducing the harm and fighting the stigma of HIV, hepatitis, homelessness, substance use, mental illness, and poverty in our community.
If you wish to make a donation to benefit this month’s non-profit, please go to this page.
125th Anniversary Book: Legacies and Blessings
Legacies and Blessings: Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Lutheran Church of Honolulu begins where For Beer and The Bible ended, the year 2000. It focuses on the people and the community of faith that is so vital to the fabric of LCH. The book is full of stories about servant leaders of our congregation and the God-given gifts they brought and shared with this community and the greater community. It illustrates how their gifts blessed others and contributed to the God’s mission and ministry. Using both narrative and picture, the book tells the story of LCH with the knowledge that our story and “our song goes on in endless praise.”
Click one one of the links below to download a digital copies in PDF (for viewing on your computer) or EPUB (for many e-readers) formats
There is no cost for the book. The cost of publication has been covered by generous donors. If you wish to give a donation for the book, that donation should go to the Mission Fund so we may continue to build that fund to accomplish its goals. Donations are welcome in-person at church or using the PayPal button on the right.
Thank you to all who made this book possible. Once you have your copy of the book, check out the last page and please say mahalo to all.
First Mondays Concert: Royal Hawaiian Band • Mon., Sept. 8, at 7:00 pm
Join us on the eve of the Lutheran Church of Honolulu’s 125th anniversary! The Royal Hawaiian Band will kick off our celebration, honoring Bandmaster Henry Berger (1871–1915), who was also the first organist and a charter member of LCH.
All are invited to gather for pūpū in the Hörmann Courtyard and 6:15 pm.
First Mondays Concerts are free and supported by the generous sponsorship of the Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation and other donors in the LCH ‘ohana. More information about sponsorship is available on our First Mondays Chamber Concerts page, or by contacting Dr. Barry Wenger, our director of music and liturgy and organist, at barryjwenger@gmail.com or by phone at 808-941-2566.
The September First Mondays Concert launches our “Music in Mission” model. With the cost of concerts covered by our generous sponsors, all donations by those attending each month’s concert will go to a non-profit organization on O‘ahu. This concert will benefit Angel Network Charities, a ministry located at Calvary-by-the-Sea Lutheran Church in ‘Āina Haina that provides food and services to those in need. In addition to your suggested donation of $20, please bring packaged, unopened dry goods (e.g., cereal, flour, sugar, pasta, etc.) and canned food donations for their foodbank, which serves the elderly, families, children, and other individuals who struggle financially to make ends.
If you wish to make a donation to benefit this month’s non-profit, please go to this page.