Faith Calendar

Lee Strobel, teaching pastor and author-in-residence at Saddleback Valley Community Church in Orange County, Calif., will be the guest on Hawaiian Islands Ministries Radio Magazine, 1 p.m., KAIM Radio-AM 870. Strobel will discuss his new book, "The Case for Faith."

Reiki Healing Circle, with Sheryl Jai, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Golden Phoenix Bookstore, 1251-B South King St.; free-will donation. 593-1249.

"Contemplation Sutra: Japanese Language Dharma Study," free class weekly by the Rev. Shigenori Makino 9:30 a.m., Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway, Nu‘uanu. 536-7044.

A Course in Miracles, study group, ongoing, drop-ins welcome, 9:30-11 a.m., 129 Onekea Drive, Kailua; $10 donation. 263-0355.

Good News Club for home schoolers ages 4-12, spiritual training and socialization, 9-10 a.m., Waimalu Grace Brethren Church, 98-323 Pono St., ‘Aiea.. 847-1828.

Beginning Tai Chi class, 6:30 p.m., Waipahu United Church of Christ, 94-330 Mokuola St., Waipahu; free; register. 677-3317.

Silent Meditation, 7:30 p.m., Kagyu Thegchen Ling, Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center, 26 Gartley Place, Nu‘uanu; free. 595-8989.

Tibetan Shamata Meditation, 7-8 p.m., Kamtsang Sherab Choling Tibetan Buddhist Center, 1356-B Wilhelmina Rise, Kaimuki; free. 735-2262.

Shakti Yoga class, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Honolulu Church of Light, 1539 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Honolulu; free. 952-0880.

Free meditation classes 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Center, 3221 E. Manoa Road. Call: 988-3141.

WEDNESDAY

"Building a Healing Consciousness," eight-week class series teaching the practice of "Spiritual Mind Treatment," 7 p.m., The Center for Positive Living, 2926 Woodlawn Drive, Manoa. Tuition: $80 per series or $15 per class. 988-6907.

Joseph Campbell Discussion Group, "Love and the Goddess," 7 p.m., Lifeforce Center, 568 Halekauwila, top floor. Free; $5 donation welcome. Information: Dan Carson, 236-3666.

"Tannisho," 7 p.m. free class weekly, 7 p.m., Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin lounge, 1727 Pali Highway, Nu‘uanu. 536-7044.

"Sacrifice and Bliss," Joseph Campbell discussion group based on the PBS video, includes viewing, meets weekly through Feb. 21, 7-9 p.m., The Lifeforce Center, 568 Halekauwila St., top floor, Kaka‘ako; free, $5 donation welcome; register with Dan Carson. 236-3666.

"Stimulating God’s Happiness Into Your Life," followed by affirmations and spiritual healing, 7 p.m., Aquarian Foundation, 2440 Kuhio Ave., Diamond Head Lobby Level, Waikiki; public welcome; free. 926-8134.

Healing Message Service, with healing touch, prayer, meditation, 6:30-8 p.m., Honolulu Church of Light, 1539 Kapi‘o-lani Blvd., Honolulu. 952-0880.

THURSDAY

"Forgiveness — Emotions, Healing and Moving On," seminar series, 4-5:30 p.m., with Gudrun Carstairs; $19; 129 Onekea Drive, Kailua. 263-0355.

Meditation Circle, the meaning of meditation and its importance, 6:30-8 p.m., Honolulu Church of Light, 1539 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Honolulu; $5 donation suggested. 952-0880.

Good News Club for Home Schoolers ages 4-12, spiritual training and socialization, 8:30 a.m. every Thursday, Kane‘ohe Congregational Church, 45-114 Waikapoki Road, Kane‘ohe.

Divorce Care, seminar/support group for divorcing people, 6:30-8:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1822 Ke‘eaumoku St., Makiki; child care available; reservations required; workbook $10; scholarships available. 532-1111.

Foundation Practices of Tibetan Buddhism, weekly class with Lama Rinchen, 7:30 p.m. Kagyu Thegchen Ling, Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center, 26 Gartley Place, Nu‘uanu; free. 595-8989.

FRIDAY

"The Meaning of Love," an evening of music and sacred dance intermingled with words from M. Scott Peck’s "The Road Less Traveled," with special guest Father Patrick Collins, teacher, writer, performer, from the Archdiocese of Chicago, 7 p.m. , Spiritual Life Center, 1020 S. Beretania. Tickets $20; $10 each for groups of three or more. Reservations: 523-1170.

"The Family That Prays Together Stays Together," with Sister Kathleen Marie Shields, director of religious education for the diocese of Honolulu; another in a "family dinner night" series at St. Anthony Parish, Kailua, 6:30 p.m., parish hall. Chili, soup, bread; child care and children’s entertainment available. Nancy Downes, 387-5444.

UPCOMING

Star of the Sea Church rummage sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 17, 4470 Ali‘ikoa, Kahala. 734-0396.

"Experiencing Worship as a Lifestyle," conference sponsored by City of Joy Assembly of God, Feb. 21-23, Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa, with guest speakers Tom Inglis and David McDonald; school of worship, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily, evening rally 7 p.m. nightly. 668-8826.

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