Cantate: A Choral Concert for Good Shepherd Sunday (May 7 • 5:00 pm)

Posted on April 29, 2017June 25, 2022 by admin

Cantate Sunday is the fourth Sunday after Easter, though because of the appointed scriptures for the day (Psalm 23 and John 10), it is also known as Good Shepherd Sunday. These familiar readings have inspired composers for centuries, and can be found as the text of some of the most beautiful pieces in the choral library today.

Bach composed several works for this day, and Du Hirte Israel, Höre remains one of his most beloved cantatas. Our choirs also present Edvard Grieg’s masterpiece, Fire Salmer in the original Norwegian. These four motets remain relatively unkown inspite of their haunting and majestic beauty. The Men’s Schola will also perform three settings of the 23rd Psalm, then join the LCH Choir and baritone Jeremy Wong for the last of the Fire Salmer.

LCH Choir, LCH Men’s Schola, and Bach Chamber Orchestra, under the director of Scott Fikse

Jeremy Wong, baritone, and Renson Madarang, tenor

Mark Wong, organist

Tickets available at the door. $25, general | $10, students

LCH Launching “Shallow Subsidy” Ministry

Posted on April 23, 2017June 24, 2022 by admin

“Shallow subsidy” is a program that provides short-term financial assistance to help prevent a family-at-risk from losing their housing. In many cases, a few hundred dollars helps a family meet their monthly expenses, making the difference between a stable home or life on the street. We partner with Family Promise, a faith-based organization focused on transitioning families into housing, to launch our shallow subsidy ministry at LCH. An additional goal is ensuring that families retain their housing, which can be challenging with Honolulu’s high cost of living.

Family Promise began operating in Hawai‘i in 2006, and they have succeeded in getting 80% of their families into sustainable housing within three months (more information at familypromisehawaii.org). The goal of Family Promise and its participating churches is to assist families as they transition to permanent housing. This is where LCH comes in. Family Promise matches shallow subsidy donors with families needing longer-term financial support to sustain their placement in permanent housing units.

On Easter Sunday, April 16, we kick off our fund drive by asking for pledges to the shallow subsidy fund. Our goal for LCH is $300 a month—$3,600 for the year. This amounts to 30 pledges of $10 each month (or $120 a year), or combinations of other amounts. Consistency in giving is the most important aspect of your pledge. Donors may make a full-year payment or contribute monthly by check or cash, indicating “Shallow Subsidy” on the contribution envelope or check memo line.

Please consider making a monthly donation—any amount you’re comfortable with. LCH will commit to support a family through Shallow Subsidy for a year. Pledge forms will be available in our Sunday worship bulletins. Please return them by Pentecost Sunday, June 4. If pledges are especially generous, we may be able to help two families!

Earth Day Sunday (April 30)

Posted on April 23, 2017June 25, 2022 by admin

tree graphic For many years, the Lutheran Church has observed Earth Day, in April, with special projects and worship. Sunday, April 30, is our 2017 Earth Day celebration.

The liturgy, sermon, Sunday School, and music will all reflect our care for God’s wonderful creation. Please join us for this important event.

Holy Week and Easter at LCH

Posted on April 5, 2017June 25, 2022 by admin

Celebrating the Cross and Resurrection
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu

PALM SUNDAY † Sunday, April 9

8:00 am

PROCESSION OF PALMS AND HOLY COMMUNION

The service moves from the commemoration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem to the reading of the story of Jesus’ passion and death in the Gospel according to St. Matthew. Music by the Early Worship Ensemble of singers and instrumentalists.

10:30 am

PROCESSION OF PALMS AND CHORAL EUCHARIST

The service moves from the commemoration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem to the reading of the story of Jesus’ passion and death in the Gospel according to St. Matthew. Music by Heinrich Schütz and a brass quartet for the Procession of Palms.

MAUNDY THURSDAY † Thursday, April 13

7:30 pm

CHORAL EUCHARIST AND MAUNDY LITURGY

A joyous celebration of the Eucharist meal quickly changes to one of love through humility in the washing of feet. The service concludes with the stripping of the altar, dramatizing Christ’s betrayal, stripping, and mocking by his captors. Music by Proulx, Tallis, and Gesualdo.

GOOD FRIDAY † Friday, April 14

7:30 pm

GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY AND ADORATION OF THE CRUCIFIED

This service commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The choir presents the St. John Passion setting by Heinrich Schütz. Throughout the service the congregation and choir sing Lenten chants from the Taizé Community as we pray and meditate on the passion of our Lord.

EASTER EVE † Saturday, April 15

7:30 pm

EASTER VIGIL AND SOLEMN CHORAL EUCHARIST

Kindling of a new fire, the story of deliverance from the Hebrew Scriptures, and renewal of Baptismal promises lead to the proclamation of Easter Victory and a joyous celebration of Holy Communion. Music by Edvard Grieg, Forrest Pierce, and Michael Praetorius.

EASTER SUNDAY † Sunday, April 16
8:00 am	FESTIVAL HOLY COMMUNON We celebrate the empty tomb, the central mystery that through death comes new life. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Music includes a brass quartet playing hymns and the music of Randall Thompson and the Hawaiian anthem “Lei Media” performed by the Early Worship Ensemble.
10:30 am	FESTIVAL CHORAL EUCHARIST We celebrate the empty tomb, the central mystery that through death comes new life. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Festive music with brass and organ, including “God is Gone Up” by Gerald Finzi and “Victimae Paschali Laudes” by Thomás Luis de Vittoria.
7:30 pm	EASTER COMPLINE Contemplative Easter meditation presented by the LCH Men’s Schola. Candlelight illuminates the Nave for this short service of prayer, chant, and polyphony.

The Reverend Jeff Lilley, Pastor † Scott Fikse, Director of Music and Liturgy

Children’s Benefit Concert Cancelled

Posted on February 26, 2017June 15, 2022 by admin

The Children’s Benefit Concert, originally scheduled for Saturday, March 11, has been cancelled. Unfortunately, there are not enough children available to perform this year.

Lenten Suppers and Worship (Wednesdays beginning March 8)

Posted on February 26, 2017June 24, 2022 by admin

The serving line for Wednesday evening soup and salad suppers.

Each Wednesday evening during the season of Lent, members and friends of LCH will gather for table fellowship and worship.

The evenings begin with a light supper of soup, salad, and bread beginning at 6:00 pm. The meal is provided by volunteers, and all are welcome to join in fellowship and conversation around the table. If you feel moved to contribute to the meal, please sign up in the courtyard on Sunday morning.

Worship follows the meal at 7:00 pm using the music and prayerful song from Marty Haugen’s Holden Evening Prayer. This year’s worship will focus on our Jahreslosung (“year verse”), “ new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you” (Ezekiel 36:26). The Jarreslosung was introduced during German Vespers on Epiphany.

As we all move forward on our Lenten journey and prepare for Easter joy in the resurrection, all are invited to come together at the table, to be fed and nourished in body and soul, and to worship together as a faith community.

The cantors place the lighted candle at the beginning of worship.

13th Annual Faith and Arts Sunday (Feb. 26)

Posted on February 5, 2017June 24, 2022 by admin

Members look at examples of the art work of children and adults submitted as part of 2016’s annual Faith and Arts Sunday

LCH celebrated its annual Faith and Arts Sunday on February 26. Held each spring, this is a time when members of the congregations recognize the many ways the arts enrich our lives and honor the artist of all ages who call LCH home.

Works displayed this year represent a wide variety of media: needle craft, paintings, digital media, poetry, prose, photography, drawings, woodworking, and more. Participating artists included young children, working adults, and retirees. Some, like members of the Writers’ Workshop an the In Stitches craft group, meet regularly as a group, but many work at home and share as part of this annual event. In addition to arts and crafts displayed in the courtyard, children added their own musical gifts to worship, along with our regular musical ensembles.

At right, members look at examples of the art work of children and adults submitted for Faith and Arts Sunday 2016.

The slideshow below includes photos of most of the works shared. Click on any of the slides to open up a larger version in a new window.

Read poetry and prose written by members of the Writers’ Workshop.

Parking for Punahou Carnival • Feb. 3 and 4

Posted on January 29, 2017June 30, 2022 by admin

Parking attendants for Punahou Carnival Again this year, LCH will make its parking lots available to folks attending the annual Punahou Carnival. The church is located right across Punahou Street from the school and offers bargain rates of $15 per car (no in/out privileges). The lots open both days at 10:45 am and close at 11:15 pm.

Lots are safe, supervised, and convenient, with entrances on either Dominis Street (the small lot right behind the church) or Poki Street (between Dominis and Nehoa). Map

This fundraisers benefits the church’s programs for children and youth and our outstanding music program.

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Cantate: A Choral Concert for Good Shepherd Sunday (May 7 • 5:00 pm)

Earth Day Sunday (April 30)

Holy Week and Easter at LCH