Faith Calendar

TODAY

"Dare To Be Dangerous," sermon at 8 and 10:15 a.m. worship services, Nu‘uanu Congregational Church, 2651 Pali Highway, Nu‘uanu. 595-3935.

"The Mysteries of Life," sermon at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services, Waipahu United Church of Christ, 94-330 Mokuola St., Waipahu. 677-3317.

"Faith Roots," continuation of "The Learning Tree" series, personal stories of faith; this week by Ruth Stepulis, R.N., a parish nurse, 10 a.m., Central Union Church, Women’s Building, 1660 S. Beretania St., Makiki. 941-0957.

"It Takes Two," Sunday Celebration of Life, 10 a.m., Center for Positive Living, Ala Moana Hotel, Garden Lanai; Honolulu. 988-6907.

"A Continuum of Continua," a participatory service, 10:15 a.m. service, The First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Highway, Nu‘uanu. 595-4047.

"Amalgamating the Bible with Teachings from the Spirit World," 11 a.m. service, Aquarian Foundation, 2440 Kuhio Ave., lobby level, diamondhead side. 926-8134.

"Introduction to Chi Kung," lecture by Joyce Lee, 2-3:30 p.m., Golden Phoenix Bookstore, 1251-B S. King St., Honolulu; donations welcome. 593-1249.

Special Kawaiaha‘o Church service, unveiling of a bronze plaque honoring the Rev. Dr. Abraham Akaka and a presentation of his oratorio, "Aloha Ke Akua," with Aaron Mahi leading the church choir accompanied by pipe organ, 3 p.m., 957 Punchbowl St., downtown; free. 522-1333.

Open Table Pilgrimage, visit to a Taoist temple, 4-6 p.m., 2073 Hind Iuka Drive; free. Information: Al Bloom, 263-8567.

Special English service, ‘Ewa Hongwanji Mission, with guest speaker the Rev. Tatsuo Muneto and slide presentation on his trip to India, 7 p.m., ‘Ewa Hongwanji Mission, 91-1133 Renton Road, ‘Ewa; free. 681-3229.

TOMORROW

"The Women Closest to Jesus," four-week series; this week: "The Women at the Well," 6:30-8 p.m., Hale Laulima Mauka of First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu, 1822 Ke‘eaumoku St., Makiki; free. 532-1111.

"Buddhism for Foolish Beings, Introduction to Jodo Shinshu," 7 p.m., Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway. 536-7044.

TUESDAY

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

Animated video on Buddhism and lecture, 2:40-4:30 p.m., University of Hawai‘i Campus Center, meeting room No. 310; free; sponsored by Jodo Shinshu Shinrankai. 734-5674.

Burning of Palms and pancake supper to celebrate Shrove Tuesday, 6 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 539 Kapahulu Ave. 732-2333.

WEDNESDAY

Ash Wednesday Imposition of Ashes and Mass, 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesday, 6 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 539 Kapahulu Ave. 732-2333.

"Kundalini Tantric Enlightenment," second in a series of six classes, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Golden Phoenix Bookstore, 1251-B S. King St., Honolulu; $120 for series, $25 per class; reservation required. 593-1249.

Joint Ash Wednesday Service with hymns in English, Japanese and Samoan, 7 p.m., Nu‘uanu Congregational Church, 2651 Pali Highway; the Samoan Congregational Church of Nu‘uanu and Taiwanese Presbyterian Church of Hawai‘i also will participate; public invited. 595-3935.

Mediumship Demonstration, 7 p.m., followed by affirmations and spiritual healing, Aquarian Foundation, 2440 Kuhio Ave., Diamond Head Lobby Level, Waikiki; public welcome; free. 926-8134.

Service of Ashes, Ash Wednesday service, 7 p.m., Waipahu United Church of Christ, 94-330 Mokuola St., Waipahu. 677-3317.

THURSDAY

Early registration deadline for the Fifth Annual Conference for Catholic Women of Hawai‘i, to be held 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. March 10, Star of the Sea Church, 4469 Malia St., Wai‘alae; theme: "Nurturing Our Spirituality"; $12; $15 for registration after Friday; includes lunch; scholarships available. 263-8844, ext. 333.

The Alpha Course, free video and small group discussion, 6-9 p.m., Holy Nativity Church, 5286 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, theme: "Who is Jesus?"; dinner served 6 p.m., free child care, parking available. Call Michelle Lopez: 373-2131.

FRIDAY

Stations of the Cross, 6 p.m. weekly during Lent, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 539 Kapahulu Ave. 732-2333.

March 3

Catholic Women’s Guild Lenten Meeting, 9:30 a.m. Mass, Star of the Sea Church, 4469 Malia St., Wai‘alae; continental breakfast follows, guest speaker: Father Michael Crosby, O.F.M., Franciscan father and retreat director; guests welcome; free. 988-7350.

The religion calendar appears each Saturday. Send listing to Island Life/Faith, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Include date, time, place, who’s involved and cost, if any, of events, along with a daytime contact number in case we have questions.

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