125th Anniversary Mission Fund Plans (February 21, 2025) - LCH’s 125th Anniversary celebration includes two important elements—refurbishing the organ and mission objectives that were formed through the critical input from the ‘Ohana Groups and the ongoing discussions about what is God calling us to do. The areas the congregation identified as the most important are: Welcoming and Safe Environment Liturgy, Music, and the Arts […]
Youth Fundraiser—Punahou Carnival Parking (February 5, 2025) - Each year, the LCH youth raise money for travel to the continent with their Punahou Carnival parking fundraiser. This year the carnival is schedule for Friday and Saturday, February 7 and 8. If you are planning to visit the carnival, consider parking in the lot behind the church or in our Poki Lot, mauka of […]
First Mondays Concert: Organ Extravaganza • Mon., Feb. 3, at 7:00 pm (January 26, 2025) - 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 […]
First Mondays Concert: Koliadkyi—A Celebration of Ukrainian Music and Food • Mon., Jan. 6, at 7:00 pm (December 30, 2024) - 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, […]
A Season of Celebration—Christmastide at LCH (December 19, 2024) - Christ is Born! Please join us for services of joy. December 24 • Christmas Eve 5:00 pm Family Service of Carols 7:30 pm Festival Prelude with Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols” 8:00 pm Choral Eucharist December 25 • Christmas Day 10:00 am Christmas Day Eucharistfeaturing the sopranos and altos of the LCH Choir […]
Blue Christmas • Wed., Dec. 18, at 7:00 pm (December 12, 2024) - The Longest Night: A Service for Grief and Remembrance during the Holidays This service of Blue Christmas recognizes that for some of us the holidays can be a difficult time, full of more emotion than joy or cheer. In a season of conversations around shared tables, of family, and of gift-giving, some of us grieve […]
First Mondays Concert: A Festival of Carols in Brass—Re-Imagined • Mon., Dec. 9, at 7:00 pm (November 30, 2024) - 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 […]
A Season of Preparation—Advent at LCH (November 30, 2024) - December 1 • Advent I 10:00 am Sunday Worship: Signs and Strength 7:30 pm 50th Advent Procession: Hallock’s “O” Antiphons December 8 • Advent II 10:00 am Festival of Carols in Brass Re-Imagined December 9 • First Mondays Concert 7:00 pm Sunday Worship: Promises and Portents December 15 • Advent III 10:00 am Sunday Worship: […]
Support the Beckerath Organ Renovations (October 28, 2024) - We welcome your support of the Beckerath organ renovations. This project that will enhance worship at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu and the musical fabric of the greater Honolulu community for the another 50 years. For more information about the project, visit the Beckerath Organ Renovations page. Donations may be made by check (made out […]
H3RC Donations in honor of Pr. Jeff (October 17, 2024) - The Lilley family has asked that memorial gifts made in honor of Pr. Jeff go to the Hawai‘i Health and Harm Reduction Center (H3RC) for their transgender program. Checks may be made out to Lutheran Church of Honolulu and sent to the church (1730 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI 96822) or made via PayPal using the […]