Celebrating the Cross and Resurrection
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu
PALM SUNDAY † Sunday, April 10 |
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| 10:00 am |
PROCESSION WITH PALMS AND HOLY COMMUNIONThe service moves from the commemoration of Jesus’ entry into Peter Hallock and Carlo Gesualdo accompany the service. List of music for this service |
MAUNDY THURSDAY † Thursday, April 14 |
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| 7:30 pm |
CHORAL EUCHARIST AND MAUNDY LITURGYA 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. Gregorian chant and the choral music of Gjeilo, Victoria, and di Lasso accompany the service. List of music for this service |
GOOD FRIDAY † Friday, April 15 |
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| 7:30 pm |
GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY AND ADORATION OF THE CRUCIFIEDThis service celebrates the triumph of the cross. The service features the singing of the Passion Gospel and concludes with prayer around the cross. The LCH Choir presents Heinrich Schütz’ St. John Passion, as well as choral works by Peter Hallock and Francis Poulenc. List of music for this service |
EASTER EVE † Saturday, April 16 |
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| 7:30 pm |
EASTER VIGIL AND SOLEMN CHORAL EUCHARISTKindling 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. Joined by the triumphant sounds of brass, the choir will sing the works of Victoria, Palestrina, and Stanford. List of music for this service |
EASTER SUNDAY † Sunday, April 17 |
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| 10:00 am |
FESTIVAL CHORAL EUCHARISTWe celebrate the empty tomb, the central mystery that through death comes new life. Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Festive music for Easter including Richard Proulx’s handbell Carillon Mass. List of music for this service |
| 7:30 pm |
EASTER COMPLINEContemplative Easter meditation offered by the LCH Men’s Schola. Candlelight illuminates the Nave for this short service of prayer, chant, and a cappella singing. List of music for this service |
The Reverend Jeff Lilley, Pastor † Bree Lloyd, Associate Pastor † Scott Fikse, Director of Music and Liturgy
Following revised City and County guidelines, Lutheran Church of Honolulu is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to participate in worship. However, for the protection of the most vulnerable in our midst, we strongly encourage all persons coming to the LCH campus to be fully vaccinated and boosted.
Please join your LCH ‘ohana as we journey through the Lenten season each Wednesday evening beginning March 9.
The season of Lent begins with a very special worship on Ash Wednesday. This beautiful evening service begins the Lenten season of reflection, prayer, and preparation as we hear the words from Genesis 3:19, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Ashes, a sign of mourning and repentance, are placed on our foreheads as a reminder of our mortality, but the ashes are in the shape of a cross, a sign of promise, and life, and hope.
Brianna Lloyd will be ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament and installed as associate pastor at Lutheran Church of Honolulu on Sunday, February 20, at 5:00 pm. Bishop Andy Taylor of the Pacifica Synod will preside, and Sister Joan Mitchell, a sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ), whose community supported and funded Bree’s divinity schooling, will preach.
We warmly invite all people in all places of faith and life to Compline. Offered on the first and third Sunday of each month, this beautiful candle-lit service is a meditative experience. Join us for a 30-minute meditative time of prayer and reflection by candlelight. A cappella singing and chanting are led by the LCH Men’s Schola with John Bickel presiding.
All are welcome to participate in our monthly “Bach and Prayer.” Join us for this quiet prayer service on Wednesday evening, January 26. Bach and Prayer offers a time for silent prayer and meditation interspersed with contemplative organ works by J. S. Bach and his family.
While we were all looking forward to celebrating a blessed Christmas season in the Nave as an in-person community, the rising covid positivity rate in Hawai‘i has caused us to rethink these plans. In the interest of safety, we’ve modified our Christmastide services as outlined below.