Next year’s pilgrimage to Germany as part of our 125th anniversary celebration is all set! Dr. Barry Wenger, our director of music and liturgy, Jean Lilley, and Pr. Phyllis Hormann will be leading a group of members and friends of LCH, walking in the footsteps of Martin Luther, revisiting our heritage, and renewing our spirits.
Participants will depart the US on May 24, 2026, and return on June 5. The trip itself starts in Berlin and ends in Prague. In between we will have time in Wittenberg, Torgau, Leipzig, Eisleben, Erfurt, Eisenach, and Dresden. It will be a pilgrimage filled with stories and history from a couple of pastors as well as local guides. Besides walking in Luther’s footsteps, we will visit other significant religious and historical sites, museums, churches, and castles and see some beautiful countryside. We will hear organ concerts by Dr. Barry and possibly other organists. We may also hear a choir. All the details are in the tour brochure (PDF).The cost is $2,800 per person (double occupancy), based on a group of 30 participants and not including air fare. A $1,000 deposit will be required by January 15, 2026, with full payment by March 15. Payments are to be made to Lutheran Church of Honolulu, and the church will send in a check for the initial deposits and as well as the final payment check. The brochure includes details about what we are doing in each place, where we will stay, what is and is not included in the cost, payment and cancellation, terms and conditions, and other recommendations.
Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements. Randy Christensen, a member of LCH who is also a travel agent, has kindly offered to help with flight searches and bookings should you want/need it. He will not charge for help finding flights, but if you want him to book your flight, there is a charge of $25.00. Contact Randy by phone at 808-371-7025 or by email at christensenctc1@gmail.com.
Registration forms may be sent by email to barryjwenger@gmail.com or by post to the Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822. Payments should be sent to the Church at the above address “Attention Dr. Barry Wenger.” Payments may also be made using the PayPal link to the right; however, if you choose to pay online, you must cover the applicable PayPal fees.
The Organ Renovation Project began in earnest on May 12 and will continue through the first week of June. This work comes has been made possible by fundraising leading up to LCH’s 125th anniversary celebration in September. The congregation commited to raising $125,000 in time for the celebration, $65,000 for the organ renovations and $60,000 for the Mission Fund to carry out congregational mission priories.
Also, a new zymbelstern was installed as the old one was not very reliable. This one has six bells and will usher in the holy spirit whenever it is on! 
Lei Day embodies the spirit of aloha, with each lei representing the heartfelt connection between giver and receiver. The creation of a lei—through the gathering of materials, preparation, and weaving—is infused with the mana, or spirit, of its maker. Honoring this celebration through music, the Lutheran Church of Honolulu welcomes vocalist Starr Kalahiki, who will lead us on a musical adventure that will warm your soul and uplift your spirit!
Join us for an evening of exquisite music featuring the captivating clarinetist Adam Ebert, accompanied by the harmonious sounds of Steve Flanter on viola, Sung Chan Chang on cello, and Megumi Pulido on piano. The program of Brahms and Mozart trios will take you on a journey through the rich tapestry of classical and romantic music, highlighting the beauty and versatility of each instrument.
The LCH Choir and orchestra present a concert in memory of Pastor Jeff Lilley Thursday evening, March 13, at 7:00 pm.
Welcome spring with the Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi. Darel Stark will lead our chamber orchestra for this 300th-anniversary performance with a narration of the sonnets upon which this work is based. Also featured on the program will be works by Darel Stark and Johann Sebastian Bach.
Enjoy the robust sounds of the Beckerath organ and celebrate the 50th anniversary year of the organ at Lutheran Church of Honolulu by joining us for this exciting program featuring concert organist Douglas Cleveland. Dr. Cleveland recently became the interim director of music and organist at Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago, overseeing the 5 manual/142 rank Quimby/Skinner organ and the professional and semi-professional choirs at the church. Dr. Cleveland comes to us with a wide variety of musical performances throughout the world.
Join us for a heartfelt celebration of Ukrainian culture, where we honor our Ukrainian brothers and sisters through the timeless beauty of traditional Ukrainian kolida (carols). This special evening features a string quartet performance of beloved Ukrainian melodies, paired with authentic dishes that showcase the rich flavors of Ukraine. Come together in community to support, celebrate, and connect through music and food.
Join our brass ensemble for some fresh arrangements of your favorite traditional carols. Inspired by A Festival of Carols in Brass, recorded in 1967 by the Philadelphia Brass Ensemble, these arrangements were created by Japan-born trumpet player Hayato Tanaka. Performing will be Casey Tamanaha and Ethan Garland, trumpets; Marie Lickwar, horn; Gabe Cruz, euphonium; Jordan Goto, trombone; and Lisa Stoneham, bass trombone.