Members of the congregation will have opportunities to meet and greet the pastoral candidate on during their visit beginning Thursday, June 11. During the day on Friday, June 12, groups of 5–10 will meet with the candidate, and on Saturday, June 13, a larger community session will be held beginning at 4:00 pm. At 5:00 pm that day, we will held a silent auction to raise funds to relocate our new pastor, and there will be plenty of time for informal socializing with savory pūpū and an ice cream social.

Sunday morning. June 14, after worship, there will be a congregational meeting to vote on issuing a call to the candidate.

These are exciting times in the life of Lutheran Church of Honolulu as we look forward to preparing to call our 12th congregationally-called pastor in 125 years.

Please say mahalo nui loa to the LCH Call Committee. They have been an exemplary team that has done their prayerful work with diligence and discernment.

All are welcome to gather for pūpū and conversation in the Hörmann Courtyard at 6:15 pm. First Mondays Concerts are free, with a suggested donation of $20.

Mahalo to the LCH ‘ohana for your continued support. This month’s calabash offerings will benefit the East-West Center.

If you wish to make a donation to benefit this month’s non-profit, please go to this page.

In preparation for the wall mural painting, there will be a workday on Saturday, April 18, to prepare the wall facing Punahou Street for the mural. Here are a few things that need to be done:

• Bushes will come out
• New lights will be installed beforehand
• Church name letters will be removed
• Wall will be pressure-washed (1–2 days before priming) to remove mold, dirt, and oils. This will probably happen on Monday, April 27, during the day (pending appropriate weather)
• Priming on Tuesday or Wednesday, April 28 or 29

Visioning Process for the Mural Design—We hope everyone who wishes will come and participate in the visioning process for the design of the mural. The visioning process is guided by our belief that “God works in mysterious ways.” Experience has shown that the same idea will come out on different days, in different settings, and with different people; so we will have multiple sessions, and all are welcome to come to any and all visioning sessions. New ideas will come out at each session, and then be woven together in the final design. In these sessions, participants are encouraged to:

• Lead through meditation and prayer
• Connect with the Divine
• Talk through the exploration of our ideas
• Leave space for silence and thought
• Write ideas on a large paper, taking notes
• Connect the right and left sides of the brain
• Recognize the significance when two or more people receive the same picture, message, or thought

There will be three different visioning sessions of 30–45 minutes:

• Blessing and Session #1—Sunday, April 26, around 11:10 am
• Session #2—Monday, April 27 at 6:00 pm
• Session #3 – Tuesday, April 28 at 10:00 am

Sketch Approval—On May 3, the congregation will be presented with the mural design during regular 10:00 am worship and be able to see how it visually articulates our faith community to our neighbors. The presentation will take place during the sermon time (approximately 10:30). and tThe Council will meet briefly after the service (approximately 11:10) to approve the design. The congregation is welcome to share their thoughts with council members before the council’s meeting after worship.

Painting—After the sketch approval, Estria will be begin outlining the mural at 6:00 in the evening on Monday, May 4. Everyone, including youth, are invited to join in the painting. There will be sign-up sheets for 2-hour blocks. Each block will accommodate a maximum on 20 volunteer painters and 4–6 helper volunteers. Painting is scheduled for:

• Tuesday, May 5, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Wednesday, May 6, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Blessing and Unveiling will take place during worship on Sunday, May 10, at about 11:30 am.

As you can see by all of the details described above, this is a very important piece of the legacy of Lutheran Church of Honolulu as we share with the community the story of God’s work, with our hands at LCH. We hope you will participate in telling our story to the community and beyond. If you have any questions about this project, please reach out to Keane Ishii at 808-352-5135. Mahalo.

Blessings and prayers,
Pastor Lesley

On April 19, we will celebrate Earth Day, and, as has become our custom at LCH, we will once again have tables set up for the sharing of “gifts from nature.” If you grow flowers, herbs, or any other type of plants, you could share those or some cuttings/seeds. If you have chickens, you could bring eggs. If you are crafty and have made something out of natural materials, you could share that. It’s also fine to pick up some fruits, nuts, etc. at the store if you live in an apartment and don’t grow anything.

At 9:00 am, Barbara Natale will lead the Adult Forum in the Boardroom. She holds a master’s degree from the Department of Urban and Regional Planning of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). She is currently a senior associate/planner at Group 70 International (G70), a local planning and design firm that does consulting work in Hawaiʻi and elsewhere. She has contributed to land-use and community-based planning in Hawaiʻi for over 20 years. Her work involves ahupuaʻa and watershed management and the integration of traditional Hawaiian stewardship principles with contemporary planning and environmental analysis. She was recently selected by Pacific Business News (March 13–19, 2026, edition) as one of “40 women who mean business.”

Worship at 10:00 am, will use a special Earth Day liturgy.

As of now, Adrian Tam, Andrew Garrett, and Kim Iwamoto have confirmed their attendance.

The evening will begin with a time of informal gathering in the courtyard, with light refreshments, followed by the Q&A session.

This event reflects VIA’s commitment not only to service but also to education, dialogue, and democratic participation.

All are welcome to gather for pūpū and conversation in the Hörmann Courtyard at 6:15 pm. First Mondays Concerts are free, with a suggested donation of $20.

Mahalo to the LCH ‘ohana for your continued support. This month’s calabash offerings will benefit the LGBTQ+ Center at UH Mānoa, supporting vital community resources and advocacy.

If you wish to make a donation to benefit this month’s non-profit, please go to this page.

We welcome your favorite breakfast casserole, salad, fruit, or baked goods to the buffet table. We greatly appreciate it if you’d bring your items ready to serve—pre-cooked hot dishes as well as pre-cut fruit, breads, baked goods, or any other item that needs to be cut.

Come celebrate, as we say, “Christ is Risen. Christ is Risen indeed. Alleluia.”

Holy Week and Easter Worship at LCH

Palm Sunday—March 29 at 10:00 am

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. The service begins in a procession with palm leaves around the church, recalling Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, and moves inside for the Passion Gospel and Holy Communion.

Maundy Thursday—April 2 at 7:00 pm

We remember Jesus’ command to “love one another” as we wash feet and share communion.

Good Friday—April 3 at 7:00 pm

This powerful service recalls the bitter suffering and death of Jesus that leads to new life.

Easter Vigil—April 4 at+ 7:00 pm

Following the service of readings and the kindling of the new fire, we move from darkness into the light of resurrection.

Easter Sunday—April 5 at 10:00 am

Christ is risen! Join us for our 10:00 am festival choral service. The LCH Choir will share anthems of Easter joy and jubilation.

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 Music Teachers Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting music teachers and music students across the state of Hawaiʻi. HMTA is Hawaiʻi’s local chapter of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).

If you wish to make a donation to benefit this month’s non-profit, please go to this page.