Exploring Boundaries…and Beyond – Lutheran Church of Honolulu

Exploring Boundaries and Beyond graphic Exploring Boundaries…and Beyond (EBB) is a monthly series of presentations that explore ideas and values at the boundaries where our faith meets the rest of the world. The range of topics is intentionally broad, reflecting the scope of interests and concerns within our faith community. Our speakers, all recognized in their fields, are drawn from LCH, the universities, and the wider community. Bring your questions!

EBB takes place on the third Sunday of each month during the school year at 6:00 pm. These evenings are free and open to the public. Please invite your friends and family.

Presentations

Each month’s presentation and discussion will take place in Isenberg Hall from 6:00 until 7:15 pm.

Scheduled presentations for this year include:

Date	Speaker and Title
September 18	Larry Nitz, Ph.D. in anthropology—Dr. Nitz is Professor of Political Science at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. He also works with UHM’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning and the Public Policy Center. The ageing of Hawai‘i’s population will put strains on social services in our state. Institutions and agencies, non-profits, the state and city governments, as well as families and individuals will all be required to do more to support a growing population of kūpuna (elders) in coming years. LCH member Dr. Larry Nitz is at the forefront of research and advocacy for the passage of legislation (Senate Bill 2478 SD 1 and House Bill 1885) that would create a basic level of benefits for long-term care services and support. In 2012 Larry was asked to do the feasibility and actuarial studies leading to this legislation. Eligible seniors would be those who are “vested” in the program (i.e. residents who have filed State of Hawai‘i tax returns for ten years and are in need of assistance). Larry will speak to us about this program and the movement of these bills through the Hawai‘i State Legislature.

Date

Speaker and Title

September 18

Larry Nitz, Ph.D. in anthropology—Dr. Nitz is Professor of Political Science at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. He also works with UHM’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning and the Public Policy Center.

The ageing of Hawai‘i’s population will put strains on social services in our state. Institutions and agencies, non-profits, the state and city governments, as well as families and individuals will all be required to do more to support a growing population of kūpuna (elders) in coming years.

LCH member Dr. Larry Nitz is at the forefront of research and advocacy for the passage of legislation (Senate Bill 2478 SD 1 and House Bill 1885) that would create a basic level of benefits for long-term care services and support. In 2012 Larry was asked to do the feasibility and actuarial studies leading to this legislation. Eligible seniors would be those who are “vested” in the program (i.e. residents who have filed State of Hawai‘i tax returns for ten years and are in need of assistance). Larry will speak to us about this program and the movement of these bills through the Hawai‘i State Legislature.

Evening Prayer

Following the presentation, you are welcome to join the evening prayer service from 7:30 to 8:00 pm.

Evening Prayer will be a participatory half-hour service of hymns, prayers, readings, and choir music. The atmosphere will be quiet and meditative. Evening Prayer will be offered on the first and third Sunday of each month at 7:30 pm, unless precluded by another event.