Part 2 of the Annual Meeting is scheduled for January 26. The main business includes approval of a final budget for the new year. The proposed budget will be distributed the morning of the meeting, and there will time during the meeting to ask questions before the vote is taken.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend the annual meeting, but only members in good standing may vote. Please plan to attend!
All are encouraged to join us on Saturday, January 24, as we seek to understand the new thing God is doing among us and grow our community. Get to know the people of our community while participating in a variety of activities.
| 10:00 am | Refreshments and time to mingle |
| 10:15 am | Team scavenger hunt (exploring our campus and learning our history) |
| 11:00 am | Choose from a range of activities |
| noon | Lunch (with many options, including vegetarian and gluten-free) |
| 1:00 pm | Make your own kokedama (Japanese for “moss ball”) |
This retreat welcomes everyone in the LCH ‘ohana—young and old, someone who has been a member for decades or who just started coming to worship. Sign up at church on January 11 or 18, or contact the church office (808-941-2566 or LCH@LCHwelcome.org).
With our apologies, we have canceled the performance of Amahl and the Night Visitors on Monday, January 5. We look forward to seeing you on Monday, February 2, for the Organ Extravaganza featuring Dr. Barry J. Wenger and the Beckerath Organ. Please join us in February at 7:00 pm for the Concert, and 6:15 pm for pūpū.
| December 21 • Winter Solstice | |
| 7:00 pm | Blue Christmas: A Service of Remembrance |
| December 24 • Christmas Eve | |
| 5:00 pm | Family Service |
| 7:30 pm | Choral Eucharist with Festival Prelude with Gerald Finzi’s “In terra pax,” choir and orchestra |
| December 25 • Christmas Day | |
| 10:00 am | Christmas Worship Service |
| December 28 • First Sunday of Christmas | |
| 10:00 am | Sunday Worship: Lessons and Carols |
| January 4 • Celebrating Epiphany | |
| 10:00 am | Sunday Worship |
All are welcome to these services.
All services, except for Blue Christmas, will also livestream on the LCH Facebook page.
Holidays can be a time of celebration and joy. They can be an occasion for gathering with loved ones and celebrating the gifts of the season and of each other. For some of us, they can also be a time of grief— remembering and longing for loved ones that are no longer with us, those that have been lost during these holiday times, or praying for people who may be grieving around the world.
All are welcome to a Sunday evening prayer service on the winter solstice, the darkest night of the year in the northern hemisphere, to grieve the losses that are closer to our hearts during this time of year. Come for prayer, song, and lighting candles during this service that offers space for grief amidst the holidays.
The Blue Christmas service will be in-person only.
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.
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!
Whether you’re new or an old-timer, you may have wondered about things like:
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.
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.
