The 125th anniversary of the Lutheran Church of Honolulu is in September of 2025. This summer, the congregation will begin our journey to identify the missional project(s) for the 125th anniversary that it will support through fundraising with a goal of $65,000.

As part of the process, the Council is re-establishing ‘Ohana Gatherings as an enduring practice for spiritual growth. ‘Ohana Gatherings provide opportunities for LCH members and friends to gather to:

• build, renew and strengthen relationships,
• provide mutual support for the proclamation of the Gospel in daily life, and
• engage in deep, meaningful conversation about the vision, mission, and ministry of our church that God is calling us to in the next 2–3 years.

During July and August, several ‘Ohana Gatherings will be held in the homes of members and friends at various dates, times and locations around O‘ahu. Everyone associated with this community of faith is encouraged to sign up for and attend one of these small groups of 6–8 people. At each one, a facilitator will shepherd the process and a secretary will capture notes and key elements sparked by the conversation.

Afterwards, ‘Ohana Gathering leaders will meet with Pr. Jeff, Pr. Margrethe, and Council President Olivia Castro to synthesize the conversations. They will and bring the results to the congregation and Council for decision making on the 125th anniversary mission project(s) and priorities for the following 2–3 years.

Below is a list of the gatherings. A sign-up sheet will be available after church on Sundays. You may also sign up by contacting Olivia Castro via email at ocastro808@gmail.com.

• July 12 @ 6:00 pm at Pastor Steve Jensen’s home, Kailua
• July 13 @ 6:00 pm at Keane Ishii’s home, Kaka‘ako
• July 19 @ 5:30 pm at Phyllis Hörmann’s home, ‘Aiea
• July 20 @ 9:30 am at Carol Langner’s home, Punchbowl
• July 20 @ 4:00 pm at Randy and Jeanne Castello’s home, Hawai‘i Kai
• July 21 @ 3:00 pm at Mark Russell’s and Rudy Riingen’s home, Downtown
• July 27 @ 1:00 pm at Roy Helms’ home, Foster Village
• August 3 @ 10:00 am at Margrethe and Tony Kleiber’s home, Mililani
• August 11 @ 3:00 pm at Rich and Nikki Mundell’s home, Kaimukī (for Youth and Young Adults)
• August 18 @ 3:00 pm (tentative depending association approval) at Carolyn Koehler’s home, Waipi‘o Gentry
• August 25 @ 5:00 pm at Mary Fastenau’s and John Flanagan’s home, Hawai‘i Kai
• August 31 @ 4:00 pm at Maria Au Hoy’s home, McCully