HeartBeat—November 2024

First Mondays Concert Series: Tubular Telemann

Monday, November 4, at 7:00 pm

Philip Gottling will wow us with his expert recorder playing, joined by Julia Richter on flute and accompanied by harpsichord and string quartet. You will be charmed by the joyous music of Telemann.

The evening begins with pūpū in the courtyard at 6:15. The concert is free, and donations are welcome.

Remembering Pr. Jeff Lilley

LCH celebrated the life and ministry of Pr. Jeff Lilley on Saturday afternoon, October 19, with a spirit-filled memorial service and continued the celebration with Jeff Fest, replacing our annual LutherFest that had already been scheduled for that evening.

Dan Dennison has completed two videos telling the story of that day. The first is a video of the complete memorial service, and second tells the story the sailboat hand-crafted by Pr. Jeff (shown in the photo accompanying this article) that was brought into the Nave for the service. Another video of remembrances from the congregation, clergy, and friends is still being worked on, and a link to that video will be distributed in the eNews when it is completed.

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 placed in the offering plate or sent to the church (1730 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI 96822) or made via PayPal.

LCH Moves Forward

So much has changed, so quickly with Pastor Jeff’s passing. For most everyone in our LCH ‘ohana the past week has been a blur, yet the sheer amount of love shown Jean and her family and the tremendous effort that many of you contributed to prepare for Pastor Jeff’s memorial service and “Jeff Fest” were both simply astounding. Please continue keeping the Lilley family in your prayers through the grief they and we are all feeling.

The church council, in consultation with the Pacifica Synod’s Bishop Dave Nagler and Assistant to the Bishop J. P. Sabbithi, approved a covenant of bridge ministry with Rev. Margrethe Kleiber, through January 2025. Pastor Margrethe is a Godsend to our congregation. She immediately stepped in to lead service last Sunday, moments after we learned that Pastor Jeff had passed. She provided critical leadership and coordination with the synod office and other clergy as plans came together to honor Pastor Jeff’s life and support us in our grief.

During the bridge period, in the covenant with Pastor Margrethe, it is agreed we together will address the following concerns:

• Attend to the grief of LCH members, friends, and staff at the loss of Pastor Lilley.
• Continue planning for LCH’s 125h anniversary celebration.
• Prepare LCH members, friends and staff for the pastoral leadership transition, including the transition to a long-term interim pastor.

Following her service as bridge minister Pastor Margrethe will return to the congregation. Mahalo Pastor Margrethe.

Meanwhile, the Pacifica Synod is searching for a regular interim minister until a new pastor accepts our call to serve LCH. Many members and friends have candidates in mind. Share any ideas you may have wtih Olivia Castro, congregation president, and she will forward them to the synod bishop and assistant bishop.

As Bishop Dave Nagler noted in his sermon on October 20 and then again during a special meeting of the LCH Council, now we individually and collectively begin the grief process. He encourages us to take the time to cry, to pray, to breathe, to talk, and to reflect. Our tasks are far from over, and it will take our entire congregation to continue making Lutheran Church of Honolulu the welcoming, inclusive, and vibrant church we all love and, like Pastor Jeff, one that is deeply loved and supported in our synod and across the ecumenical world.

Again, thanks to each and every one of you for your love and support for the Lilleys. And, thanks to Jean, Seth, and Meghann for providing the counsel needed to hold a service that honored Jeff’s life in a unique, creative, and deeply moving way. No doubt, a service just like Pastor Jeff himself would have done it.

Take care of yourself and take care of one another.

From Pastor Margrethe

Attending to Grief

Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee,
when my heart is overwhelmed:
lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Psalm 61:1-2 KJV

Pastor Jeff’s death leaves a massive hole in our hearts. His life touched so many. Words can’t adequately describe the individual and communal sorrow that we share.

I am grateful for your compassionate and courageous response to Pastor Jeff’s passing. LCH leadership and members immediately sprang into action, caring for Jean, Meghann, and Seth in concrete ways and providing emotional support. Jeff’s memorial service and the Jeff-Fest would not have been possible without your love and dedication. All of you stepped up to serve despite your own grief.

Your love for Pastor Jeff consecrates this difficult time. You have taught me that:

• To grieve together as a community is sacred.
• To tell stories about Jeff, to laugh and cry together, is holy work.
• To wrestle with our questions, the “whys” and “what ifs of what happened,” is faithful discipleship.

In the days, weeks, and months ahead, I invite all of us to attend to the holy work of grieving. Worship with us on All Saints Sunday as we remember and honor our ancestors in the faith, Jeff among them, acknowledging our tears while proclaiming the hope of the resurrection.

Keep all who grieve in your prayers, especially Jean Lilley and her family. Be attentive to grief in our LCH ‘ohana. Take the time to be present with one another.

Importantly, please attend to your grief. Take advantage of any spiritual or secular resources available to you. Pastor Phyllis Hörmann and I are available if you wish to call or chat with us.

If you feel that more extended grief work is needed, please take advantage of the many resources available in the community. Pastor Phyllis has compiled a short list of grief groups and counselors, which we will make available. While some have insurance to cover the costs, others may not. Please don’t let money stop you from getting the support you need. You are part of our ‘ohana. If you have questions about getting support, please contact Olivia Castro, our council president, Pastor Phyllis, or myself.

Blessings,
Pastor Margrethe

LCH Office Hours

• Monday—Closed
• Tuesday—9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Wednesday—9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Thursday—9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Friday—9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Saturday–Sunday—Closed

We recommend calling the office (808-941-2566) before dropping in to see the pastor or the administrator, as schedules may vary with appointments, other work commitments, and lunch breaks

Please visit the LCH website at www.lchwelcome.org for more information about weekly events and ministries, and to access the public LCH Facebook page for online worship services.

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18

As many of you know, I was in Japan during the first half of October. I had gone not as a tourist but to visit long-standing (not old) friends, and, as usual, I took along work to do. There was the slideshow from Faith and Arts weekend to put together, I had poems posted that weekend to prepare for the LCH website, and this column had to be written. I got the first two done fairly quickly, but I could not make headway on the column.

Then I woke up Monday morning, October 14, Japan time (a bit after noon on Sunday, October 13, Hawai‘i time) to a text message telling me that Pr. Jeff had passed away. There was no hope that I would be able to write anything from thousands of miles away and without seeing my LCH ‘ohana.

I returned from Japan Wednesday morning, went to choir practice Thursday evening, participated in Pr. Jeff’s memorial service on Saturday and worship on Sunday morning, and by Monday I finally had an idea for what to write. It wasn’t an original idea—in fact, it’s the same idea the Cindy wrote about in October—but I think it’s the right idea for us at this time. As she wrote last month, “God wants us to ‘rejoice,’ ‘pray,’ and ‘give thanks’ because it’s good for us to do those things.” With this understanding, I started a little list.

I rejoice that Jeff Lilley was our pastor for the last 17 years. I rejoice that LCH is a congregation that welcomes all. I rejoice that we proclaim the abundant love of God for all of humanity and all creation. I rejoice that our congregation values the arts. I rejoice that I am part of this community of faith.

I pray for Pr. Jeff’s family, friends, and colleagues as the grieve his passing. I pray for Pr. Margrethe and the leaders of our congregation as they figure out the next steps that will help us fulfill the ministry God has entrusted to us, not only now but into the future. I pray for our nation as we choose a new president.

I give thanks that, as Pr. Jeff reminded us every week, God has promised to be with us as we journey through grief. I give thanks for all the members of the LCH ‘ohana who travelled to be with us as we celebrated Pr. Jeff’s life. I give thanks for the leaders and congregations of the Pacifica Synod who journey with us. I give thanks for all the talented people of this congregation who share their gifts to enrich our worship and our life together.

Maybe some of the things I wrote would be on your list too, but I’m sure your list is different in many ways as well. And that kind of diversity is the way God’s world is.

In just a few weeks we enter into our church’s 125th anniversary year. The grief we feel from the passing of Pr. Jeff will certainly lead to a different celebration from the one we imagined a few weeks ago, but we have a lot to rejoice about and much to give thanks for. We know that God still has a mission for us. I pray that God will lead each one of us as we recommit ourselves to that mission.

Bill Potter for the Stewardship Team
Pam Buckley, Willow Chang, Phyllis Hormann, Barbara Poole-Street, Bill Potter, and Cindy Scheinert

Angel Network In-Gathering

LCH is not collecting donations for Angel Network Charities until further notice. However, Angel Network is accepting donations at the Calvary-by-the-Sea Lutheran Church location in east O‘ahu: 5339 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, Honolulu 96821.

For those who are able and interested in donating, they accept donations on Thursdays and Fridays, from 8:30 am to noon. They will only accept packaged, unopened dry goods (e.g. cereal, flour, sugar, pasta, etc.) and canned goods.

Angel Network requires that donating drivers identify themselves and remain in their vehicle. Volunteers will offload donation items from your vehicle with protective gloves. Over 2,500 individuals are served monthly through this program. Mahalo for your generosity and support.

Committee Chair Reports

It’s time to begin compiling the Annual Report! Please submit your committee’s yearly report to the LCH office by Monday, December 18. Direct questions to the office at 808-941-2566 or email LCH@LCHwelcome.org.

Food for Thought

Saturday, November 2, at 5:30 PM • Hörmann’s Home

Food for Thought meets at the home of David Hörmann, who will provide the main dish, while others are asked to bring side dishes or dessert to complete the potluck. If you would like to participate virtually, please contact Peter Flachsbart at pflachsbart@gmail.com to receive an invitation for the next Zoom meeting. If you wish to come in person, please RSVP, contact Marlise Tellander at marlisetellander@hotmail.com.

Adult Forum

Sundays at 9:00 am • In-person in the Boardroom

During November, Marsha Schweitzer will lead a discussion of “Illusion, Delusion, and Consciousness.” This presentation will focus upon our sensory perceptions and how they combine to form delusions, illusions, and/or consciousness of God and/or Satan. Christianity and Buddhism will form the theological underpinnings of these presentations.

Please bring your coffee and join us for this lively discussion. All are welcome. If you are coming for worship, just get your coffee and head to the Boardroom at 9:00 to join the others who are there.

Virtual Coffee Talk

Sunday, November 3, 11:30 am • Via Zoom Meeting

Virtual Coffee Hour will be held at 11:30 am on the first Sunday of each month. Hope you can join us! You are invited to join with your LCH ‘ohana on the first Sunday for a virtual coffee talk following online worship. This discussion time will be via Zoom Meeting, and will run for approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

In order to avoid “Zoom bombing” (surprise visits from unsavory folks), you will need to contact Cathy Baptista via email at cathynt@gmail.com for a meeting number and password to log into the meeting. While these are not ideal gathering circumstances, we can at least enjoy a chance to commune together briefly.

Confirmation Classes

Sundays, November 3, 10, and 17, at 11:45 am • Rainbow Room (No class on November 24)

Confirmation is voluntary for youth, grades 6 and up, who would like to confirm their faith. At baptism we promise to “place in [your child’s] hands the Holy Scripture and provide for their education in the Christian Faith.” In confirmation class we study scripture, the Reformation, and Christian history, but we are more interested in helping young people develop as persons of faith. Please contact Pastor Jeff at pr.jeff@LCHwelcome.org for more information.

Leadership Roundtable

Tuesday, November 5, at 6:30 pm • Via Zoom Meeting

Committee chairs and team leaders, please plan to gather for a short (45 minute) meeting. This month’s meeting will be conducted via the Zoom online meeting platform. Please refer to your email for the Zoom Meeting details. This is an opportunity for us to sit down together and share information on what is happening with all the ministries at LCH. If you are a committee or team leader, you will receive an email with login information. Please be prepared to share a little information on your activities with the group. Mahalo!

Game Day

Wednesday, November 6, at 1:00 pm in Isenberg Hall

Please join Paula Wheeler for Game Day on Wednesday, November 6, from 1:00 to 3:00 in the Boardroom. We will meet for lively conversation and some fun games. If you have any questions or suggestions call Paula at 808-542-2843.

Book of Faith Bible Study

Thursdays, 10:00 am • In-person and Via Zoom Meeting

The Book of Faith Bible Study meets on Thursday mornings in-person or via Zoom meeting. All are welcome to join this lively discussion of the Biblical texts, relevant current events, and historical foundations. Please contact Cathy Baptista at cathynt@gmail.com to receive an invitation to the next Zoom Bible study discussion.

Restorative Yoga

Thursdays, November 7, 14, and 21, at 6:00 pm • Via Zoom Meeting

Explore the restorative and ancient practice of yoga, led by LCH member Willow Chang. As a yoga practitioner for over 30 years, Willow shares the joy, wonder, and enthusiasm of a beginner. She emphasizes the origins, cultural context, and safe practice of yoga for all by sharing aspects of yoga, from pranayama (breathing exercises) and yogic philosophy (ahimsa), to poses, referred to as asanas.

Join for one, two, or all sessions from the safety of your own shelter-in-place. These unique classes also provide an opportunity to answer your questions about yoga practice and form. You don’t need yoga pants, previous experience, youth, flexibility, or any real-life experience in India to learn about yoga. Bring your amazing self to be in wonder of your abilities! Please contact Willow Chang (willowchang@hotmail.com) to be included in the weekly Zoom meeting invitation. Let’s learn and find a new center, together!

LCH OFFICE CLOSED on Monday, November 11

In observance of Veterans Day

IHS Sandwich Making

Thursday, November 14, 12:00–2:00 pm • Isenberg Hall

LCHers will again convene to prepare sandwiches and pack sack lunches for distribution at Institution for Human Services (IHS). This continues a tradition stretching back decades. We meet monthly and could use a few new, dependable volunteers to join our dedicated group. Please join us. Mahalo!

If you would like to participate in this action-packed, fun activity, please let Brenda know at lch@LCHwelcome.org. She will pass your contact info on to event organizers.

Mary Magdalene Society

Saturday, November 16 at 6:00 PM • Hörmann Courtyard

Mary Magdalene Society will meet in-person for our potluck and game night in the Hörmann Courtyard. We invite LGBTQI members and friends of LCH to prepare their favorite potluck dish and join in the festivities. As part of our commitment to mutual care, participants should RSVP in advance and be fully-vaccinated.

An email will be sent on November 10 to those who are already on the Mary Magdalene mailing list detailing the RSVP procedure. If you don’t receive your invitation, have questions or want to be added to the mailing list, please contact Bill Potter, group facilitator, at bill.potter808@gmail.com.

Compline

Sunday, November 17, at 7:30 pm • In-person and Via Livestream Broadcast

We warmly invite all people in all places of faith and life to Compline. Offered on the third Sundays of each month, this beautiful candle-lit service is a meditative experience of a cappella singing and chanting to commemorate the day’s end. Led by members of the LCH Men’s Schola, musical selections include Gregorian chant, Taizé chant, Renaissance polyphony, and more.

For those not attending in person, Compline will be livestreamed on the LCH Facebook page.

Writers’ Workshop

Monday, November 18, at 4:30 pm • Boardroom

Writers’ Workshop will meet in the LCH Boardroom in November. All are welcome! If you are new to our group and would like more information on how to participate, please contact Peter Flachsbart at pflachsbart@gmail.com. He will send you a Zoom link if you prefer to participate remotely. Mahalo!

First Half of Annual Meeting

Sunday, November 24, 11:15 am • Isenberg Hall

Each year, congregational members gather as a community to tend to important matters of business and ministry. These include nominating leadership, passing a budget, receiving reports, and discussing our mission objectives. At LCH, we divide our annual meeting into two halves.

At the November 24 meeting the key agenda items will be:

• First vote on the revised LCH Constitution (sent in the October 23 eNews and available for download). A majority in favor at this meeting will lead to a second vote in January. Anyone who has questions about the Constitution is invited to stay after the worship service on November 17 for a question-and-answer session.
• Elect Congregational Council members to take office in January
• Present the proposed 2025 budget
• Conduct other business that may need to be transacted.

At the January 26 second half, the main business items will be approving a final budget for the new year and a final vote on the constitution, for which a two-thirds majority is required.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend the meetings, but only members in good standing may vote. Please plan to attend!

Thanksgiving Eve Joint Worship

Wednesday, November 27, 7:00 pm • at LCH

Lutheran Church of Honolulu hosts this year’s joint Thanksgiving Eve service with St. Clement Church. The annual pie reception will follow immediately after worship. Sign-up sheets for the pie reception will be made available starting Sunday, November 3.

LCH OFFICE CLOSED Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29

for the Thanksgiving Holiday

LCH ‘Ohana Thanksgiving Dinner!

Thursday, November 28, at 4:00 pm • Isenberg Hall

Pastor Jeff and Jean had planned to host a dinner, and we’ll continue the tradition! Barry Wenger and Steve Hoover will smoke a turkey, and Carol Langner will bring a spiral-cut ham. All other food is potluck. Please add to the feast with your contribution of starch, vegetable, salad, or dessert.

We’ll aim to open the buffet line at 4:00 pm, so that we have time to enjoy God’s bounty with each other before clean-up. Come a little early to help set up. There will be sign-up sheets available on the Sundays in November so we know how many to plan for.

Please join us for a time to share our gratitude for the bounties of God’s table.

One Pot, One Hope

There will be no One Pot, One Hope in November and December. Contact Billie Jean Reis or Linda Muller with any questions. Mahalo for assisting with this mission to provide meals to our neighbors.

50th Annual Advent Procession

December 1 at 7:30 pm • In-person and Via Livestreaming Broadcast

Join us for Lutheran Church of Honolulu’s annual Advent Procession, a beloved Hawai‘i tradition since 1975. This year the service, led by Barry Wenger, our organist and director of music, will include seasonal readings, hymns old and new, and glorious choral selections by the LCH Choir.

For those not attending in person, Advent Procession will also be livestreamed on the LCH Facebook page.

Regular Offerings

If you are not attending church in person, you are encouraged to mail your offering check directly to the church: Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou Street, Honolulu HI 96822. If you would like to set up regular electronic funds transfer from your checking or savings account, forms are available at www.lchwelcome.org/support or can be requested by email to LCH@LCHwelcome.org. If you prefer to make a one time contribution or ongoing pledge by credit card, there is a link in the bottom right corner of each page of the church website or you can go directly to www.lchwelcome.org/donate. Thank you!

Windward Wounded Warriors

Pr. Steve Jensen will have a Wounded Warriors display in the Hörmann Courtyard on Sunday, November 10, for members to see what the church Wounded Warrior discretionary account allows him to do. He will also make available framed photos displayed on Faith and Arts Sunday for donations of $25 or more made to LCH’s Wounded Warriors Fund.

The Beckerath Organ—50 and Beyond!

As we continue our fundraising for the Beckerath Organ cleaning and additions, we are grateful for donations already received and hopeful that you will find a place for your gift. We joyfully celebrate having raised $42,000 in gifts and pledges towards our goal of $60,000. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity.

We are also beginning our “Support a Pipe” Campaign to continue to raise funds. We are recommending two options, but every gift will be honored:

• Trumpet Stop—a $500 per pipe gift ($250 to organ fund/$250 to Mission)
• Salicional Stop—a $300 per pipe gift ($150 to organ fund/$150 to Mission)

There are 32 trumpet pipes being built and voiced now. And there are 56 salicional pipes being constructed and voiced. That gives us a total of 88 pipes to purchase in honor of or memory of a loved one. This campaign and all gifts will be commemorated on a plaque placed near the organ.

Please join us in the faithful stewardship of this wonderful instrument to have it thoroughly cleaned and enhanced by these two “new” sounds.

Gifts can be made on the Organ Fund PayPal Donation page.

Save on Your Taxes!

For individuals taking required distributions from a retirement account, under the new tax law, if you give cash or check donations from your personal funds, you will be taxed on them and you may not be able to take the deduction. There are two ways to avoid this.

1. Donate directly to LCH from your IRA. If you take money directly from your IRA to give to LCH, this increases your income and may increase your tax bracket. You may not be able to use the deduction because of the new, higher standard deduction. Give directly by telling your IRA provider to donate to the church—the account representative will do this easily.
2. Give appreciated stock directly to LCH. If you sell stock and then donate, it increases your tax bracket, and you may not be able to use the deduction because of the new, higher standard deduction. Instruct your broker to donate directly to LCH.

The church’s legal name and address is:

Lutheran Church of Honolulu
Note: There is no The in the church title)
1730 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI 96822

If you need the Federal Tax ID (EIN) or if you have questions, please contact Steve Miller. As always, please check with your tax advisors to determine what is appropriate for you.

Electronic Funds Transfers for September

Offering Fund	Amount	Offering Fund	Amount
Offering	$8,255	Family Promise	$30
Music Fund	$375	125th Mission Fund	$30
Concert Fund	$170	Capital Improvements	$25
Organ Fund	$155	Wounded Warriors	$25
Social Ministries/IHS	$150	One Pot, One Hope	$20

Attendance and Offerings for October

Date	Worship Service	Attendance	Offering Fund	Amount
October 6	Hybrid Worship	71 + 828 views	Offerings	$12,913
			Organ Fund	$3,562
			Music Fund	$2,500
			Concert Fund	$1,148
			Family Promise	$408
October 13	In-Person Worship	Attendance not counted	125th Mission Fund	$300
			Social Ministries/IHS	$300
			Wounded Warriors	$150
			Altar Flowers	$50
			One Pot, One Hope	$250
October 20	Hybrid Worship	99 + 627 views	Offerings	$7,151
			Wounded Warriors	$6,300
			Concert Fund	$918
			Altar Flowers	$135
October 27	Hybrid Worship	81 + 424 views	Organ Fund	$100
			Angel Network	$20

HeartBeat Deadline

Tuesday, November 19, 9:00 am

Alex M., Betty H., Chuck P. and Josie B., Don J., Elaine, George T., Geneva J. and family, Greg G., Harold W., Jane H., Jean L. and her family., Jo Ellen D., John S., Johnny, Kathleen C., LaVerne R., Mabel D., Michael, Miriam S., Peggy A., Robert C., Salina R., Star W., Tony P., Tracy W., Yvonne and Andy M.

Please help us to keep the Prayer Requests list relevant. If you have a friend or loved one who should remain on the list, we are glad to keep them in prayer. Please email the office to let us know when a name may be removed from the list.

November Birthdays

11/01	Beverly Kaeo
11/06	Pam Buckley
11/08	Jonathan Kaeo
11/11	Michael Bloem
11/12	Barry Wenger
11/12	Edward Ichikawa
11/14	Mary Fastenau
11/15	Maxine Miller
11/15	Mel Siebert
11/21	Justin Kaeo
11/21	Samuel Chen
11/22	Brysen Kaeo
11/22	Kainani Iara N.
11/29	Mike Lippert

Calendar: November 2024

Day	Date	Event and Time
Saturday	November 2	5:00 pm, Food for Thought at David Hömann’s Home
Sunday	November 3	9:00 am, Adult Forum, Boardroom 10:00 am, In-person/Streaming Worship Service 11:30 am, Virtual Coffee Talk Zoom Meeting 11:45 am, Confirmation, Rainbow Room
Monday	November 4	7:00 pm, First Mondays Concert, Nave
Tuesday	November 5	6:30 pm, Leadership Roundtable Zoom Meeting
Wednesday	November 6	1:00 pm, Game Day, Isenberg Hall
Thursday	November 7	10:00 am, Bible Study, Boardroom/Zoom Meeting 6:00 pm, Restorative Yoga Zoom Class 7:00 pm, LCH Choir Rehearsal
Sunday	November 10	9:00 am, Adult Forum, Boardroom 10:00 am, In-person/Streaming Worship Service 11:45 am, Confirmation, Rainbow Room
Monday	November 11	Office CLOSED—Veterans Day
Tuesday	November 12	6:30 pm, Worship and Music Zoom Meeting
Thursday	November 14	10:00 am, Bible Study, Boardroom/Zoom Meeting 6:00 pm, Restorative Yoga Zoom Class 7:00 pm, LCH Choir Rehearsal
Saturday	November 16	5:00 pm, Mary Magdalene Society, Hörmann Courtyard
Sunday	November 17	9:00 am, Adult Forum, Boardroom 10:00 am, In-person/Streaming Worship Service 11:45 am, Confirmation, Rainbow Room 7:30 pm, In-person/Streaming Compline Service
Monday	November 18	4:30 pm, Writers’ Workshop, Boardroom/Zoom Meeting
Tuesday	November 19	HeartBeat Submissions Deadline 5:30 pm, Finance Committee Zoom Meeting
Thursday	November 21	10:00 am, Bible Study, Boardroom/Zoom Meeting noon, IHS Brown Bag Meal Prep (closed group) 6:00 pm, Restorative Yoga Zoom Class 7:00 pm, LCH Choir Rehearsal
Sunday	November 24	9:00 am, Adult Forum, Boardroom 10:00 am, In-person/Streaming Worship Service 11:15 am, First Half Annual Meeting
Tuesday	November 26	6:00 pm, Executive Council Zoom Meeting 6:30 pm, LCH Council Zoom Meeting
Wednesday	November 27	7:00 pm, Thanksgiving Eve Service at LCH
Thursday	November 28	Office CLOSED—Thanksgiving 4:00 pm, Annual Thanksgiving Dinner, Hörmann Courtyard
Friday	November 29	Office CLOSED—Thanksgiving
Saturday	November 30	10:00 am, LCH Choir Rehearsal