Fantastic Fall

I have been reflecting lately on so many wonderful things I see God doing in and through our congregation. We received another group of New Members at the end of September, we hosted an LWML Women's Retreat up at Kilauea Military Camp in Volcanoes National Park that was attended by 35 women, we have a young man who will go through the Rite of Confirmation on Reformation Sunday which is also the day of our Oktoberfest after service, and we continue to welcome new people int

No Services Sunday August 25th

No activities at church today, August 25th.

Due to the hurricane and dangerous conditions, please stay home or wherever you are safe and worship with us online by going to the MESSAGES page here.

No Summer Slump Here

Christ Lutheran is a wonderful gathering of very active people and that doesn't change just because school's out or some folks are traveling. From monthly hikes and weekly Bible studies, to regular worship service times and practice by our CLC Singers, this congregation keeps on going. 

While there's value in taking some time to relax and renew and we support that, when it comes to helping more people experience Christ's love, that never stops. Some activities do take a sum

Spring Is Here

Hilo is an exciting place for a number of reasons. One thing that I enjoy is the variety there is here. While I would honestly love it if the sun were shining brightly everyday, I am always thankful that we live where it's so green and the air is so clean, which wouldn't be possible without all the rain we get.

Spring brings us Easter and the joyful celebration of Christ's resurrection and it also reminds us of new life. As we move from Easter to the season of Pentecost, th

Updated Communion Practice

Aloha Friends!

I am so excited to share with you that starting Sunday, December 3rd we will be adding back to our Communion practice both individual wafers and cups of wine. As we came out of the lockdown during the pandemic, we implemented, and have continued to use sealed packets of a wafer and cup of juice for Communion. While the packets will still be available, now you will have the opportunity to once again have a separate wafer and cup of wine or juice, if you like.

Maui Fire Response

Aloha and God's Grace and Peace to you!

The tragic fire this week on Maui that has destroyed much of the town of Lahaina and taken the lives of dozens of people, with a final death count pending, can leave us feeling frightened and uncertain. It also is motivating people to give and show support to the victims. If you would like to make a donation, we know that there is always a concern that the money gets to the people in need and  not consumed by administrative costs and

Summer Season is Here

I love the summer! Maybe in part because it takes me back to my childhood and vacation from school. Summer also makes me think about times with family, whether traveling to visit or going camping with our two sons. I have many fond memories that were formed during the summer.

What does this summer hold for you? Here in Hilo, the weather isn't dramatically different from other times of the year, but there's still a different feel around church and even in the community as ki

Easter Hope

Christ Is Risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

I love this greeting that we share with each other during the Easter season. This message is still the one that brings hope into our dark world and sometimes, dead lives. We seem to be constantly reminded of the brokenness in our world, but the fact that Jesus rose from the dead is a bold declaration that the darkness, sin and brokenness that came as a result, doesn't get the last word. 

Yes, the fact that Jesus rose from the de

Happy New Year!

Are you ready for a fresh start? Isn't that what many hope for as we turn the calendar to a New Year? Out with old and in with the new! 

One of the wonderous things about following Jesus is that he offers us the gift of a fresh start every day or anytime we need or ask. The gift of grace and mercy that transforms the old into something beautiful and glorious. We become a new creation!

So, as you launch into 2023, I invite you come and explore a fresh relationship with God th

Christmas Joy

While I recognize that the holidays are a challenging and even sad time for many people, for me Christmas is still my favorite holiday of the year. There's nothing like being together with joyful people on Christmas Eve as we sing, celebrate, and light candles in a festive worship service. Spending time with my wife and family is also one of the things that brings me joy. Then there's usually a special cinnamon roll on Christmas morning that gets that wonderful day off to

Hurricane Relief

The damage from Hurricane Ian is still be assessed, but it's tragically clear that there has been extensive loss of property and also sadly many lives. While we are praying for all involved, some may be looking for tangible ways to offer help. The Florida/Georgia District of our Synod of the Lutheran church is helping channel resources to people and ministries on the ground to meet the needs of people who are hurting.

If you or others are wondering how they can donate to Hu

COVID Protocols Update

Well, we've been operating with fewer COVID restrictions for a few months, but our Hawaii County moved back into the High-Risk category on Friday (6/17/22), so unfortunately, that means we need to return to some of the restrictions we had dropped. 

Our congregation has been very cautious from the beginning of the pandemic and approached these restrictions with the mindset of showing our love and care for one another and our neighbors by the extra measures we've taken. We ha

Holy Week and Easter 2022

Aloha!

I hope you will make the time to worship with us either in person or here online for the special services during Holy Week. Of course, Sunday April 17th is Easter and we're excited to welcome many friends for that morning at both 8:00 and 10:30. See our EVENTS page for more specifics. Holy Communion will be offered on Maundy Thursday and Easter morning and the Good Friday service is always moving.

With our county COVID numbers staying low, masks are now optional, but

COVID Protocols Update

Aloha Christ Lutheran Friends!

As you are probably aware, there are changes with the safety requirements by the State of Hawaii coming this weekend. Our Church Council met Tuesday (3/22) evening and agreed on an approach for moving forward here at church. It's understood that COVID will continue to be with us, but as long as our county remains in the low-risk category, there can be a relaxing of some protocols we've had in place since we resumed our in-person worship servic

Love Never Fail

As we approach the season of Lent, which starts on March 2nd with Ash Wednesday, I always like to remember that as Jesus made his journey to Jerusalem where he knew he would be crucified, his whole being was filled with love. That love is what he continues to offer to us every day. Especially during the days of Lent during in which we prepare ourselves for remembering his unlitmate sacrifice in dying on the cross, we remember that it's all because of God's love for us. 

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