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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 […]
On the Passing of Pr. Jeff Lilley (October 17, 2024) - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.—2 Timothy […]
Memorial Service for Pr. Jeff, followed by JeffFest • Sat. Oct. 19 (October 17, 2024) - Pastor Jeff’s Memorial Service is scheduled for 4:00 pm on Saturday, October 19, at LCH. Pacifica Synod Bishop Dave Nagler will preach. The service will be live streamed on the LCH Facebook page. Overflow seating will be available in Isenberg Hall. LutherFest is now JeffFest and is scheduled to begin at approximately 6:00 pm on […]
19th Annual Faith and Arts Weekend • September 28–29 (October 5, 2024) - LCH’s annual celebration of Faith and Arts took place on the weekend on September 28 and 29. This is a time when members of the congregations recognize the many ways the arts enrich our lives and honor the artist of all ages who call LCH home. The weekend began with performances Saturday evening. Works displayed […]
First Mondays Concert: Mele Monday featuring Ei Nei • Mon., Oct. 7, at 7:00 pm (October 1, 2024) - Continuing with the tradition of celebrating the music of Hawai‘i, we feature local favorite artist Ei Nei. Composed of Dane Fujiwara, Grant Kono, and ‘Ekolu Chang, this Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner will bring to us their unique blend of their sonorous voices combined with rich harmonies. Ei Nei will guide us on a captivating […]
Faith and Arts Weekend • Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning, Sept. 28–29 (September 24, 2024) - Each year LCH celebrated the creativity of our ‘ohana with Faith and Arts Weekend. This event begins Saturday evening with a showcase of performing arts from spoken word to song and dance. This will be followed by a display of visual arts, crafts, and writing on Sunday morning. Everyone connected with LCH is welcome to […]
Makiki Free Store • Sat., Sept. 21, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (September 16, 2024) - LCH will be hosting a Free Store for the Makiki neighborhood on Saturday, September 21, in the Hörmann Courtyard. Our last Fee Store in 2022 (pictured on the right) was just for our congregation, but this time we will be inviting the whole neighborhood to be parts of this manifestation of the “gift economy,” in […]
First Mondays Concert: Summer’s Last Serenade—An Evening of Romantic Music for Winds • Mon., Sept. 9, at 7:00 pm (August 30, 2024) - We kick off the 2024–2025 season of First Monday Concerts with a delightful evening of music for winds plus cello and bass. Join us for luscious Romantic music featuring Charles Gounod’s Petite Symphonie and Antonin Dvořák’s Serenade for Wind Instruments. All are invited to gather for pūpū in the Hörmann Courtyard and 6:15 pm. The […]
Summer Jazz Journey: Jazz Manouche • Sunday, Aug. 4, at 7:00 pm (July 31, 2024) - Come listen to violinist Duane Padilla and guitarists Sonny Silva and Joe Zyac pay tribute to Stéphane Grapelli and “Django” Reinhardt’s backstage experiments at the Hotel Claridge in Paris in 1934 by performing their favorite tunes from the iconic Quintette du Hot Club de France. Joined by Bobby Igano on lap steel guitar, this group […]