Recent News

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 […]
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 […]