Welcome the new year with German Vespers for New Year’s Day, a tradition at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu since 2002. The service honors the church’s heritage as a congregation founded by German immigrants to Hawaii‘i and the the German practice of ushering in the new year with religious celebrations.
This year’s German Vespers features Cantata 122, Das neugeborne Kindelein, by J.S. Bach, Cantate Domino by Dietrich Buxtehude, Magnificat in D by Johann Pachelbel, and hymns auf Deutsch to create a wonderfully unique and culturally rich vespers service.. Music we be performed by the LCH Choir, soloists, and the Bach Chamber Orchestra, all under the direction of Scott Fikse. The sermon will be offered (in German, with translation) by the Rev. Anke Flor.
Join us for this perennial favorite, and ring in the Neues Jahr! The worship service is free, and a freewill offering will be received to benefit the church’s music program.