Faith Calendar

Beginning numerology class 7-9 p.m. at a Mo‘ili‘ili location; to be held on four consecutive Mondays; $15 fee; by astrologer and numerologist Sue Simmons; call for further information. 942-5626.

"The Biblical Contribution to the Problem of Human Identity," address to the interfaith Open Table by Dr. Andre Lacocque, 7-8:15 a.m., Hawai‘i Conference, United Church of Christ conference room, 15 Craigside Place; public welcome. 440-3042.

"Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind to Dharma," 7:30 p.m., Kagyu Thegchen Ling, Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center, 26 Gartley Place, Honolulu. 595-8989

TOMORROW

Central Union Senior Center, 10 a.m., special guest Liz Nelson, registered nurse representing Kokua Mau of the Office of Aging, on "Death, A Natural Part of the Life Cycle," Womens Building, Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St.; come early for stretching exercises, bring a brown bag lunch, stay after for card or board games. 941-0957.

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.

Beginner’s class in tai chi, 6:30 p.m., Waipahu United Church of Christ, 94-330 Moku‘ola St.; register. 677-3317.

Silent meditation, 7:30 p.m., Kagyu Thegchen Ling, Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center, 26 Gartley Place, Honolulu. 595-8989.

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY

"My Experiences in South Africa," guest speaker Judy Rae, followed by spiritual healing, 7 p.m., Aquarian Foundation, 2440 Kuhio Ave., Diamond Head Lobby Level; public welcome. 926-8134.

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

THURSDAY

"The Trial of Innocence: Co-Creating With God and Genesis," graduate credit/non-credit course by Dr. Andre LaCocque, professor emeritus of Chicago Theological Seminary, 6-9 p.m. (same hours Friday); also 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and by teleconference 1-5 p.m. Jan. 24 and 31 and Feb. 7, 14 and 21, Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St. 941-0957.

Harvest Chapel, special service featuring visiting pastor Stephen Sumrall from South Bend, Ind., 7 p.m., 3650 Wai‘alae Ave.; parking $1 on Wilhelmina Rise behind 3660 On The Rise Restaurant. 734-6881

"Meditation Circle," understanding the meaning of meditation and why it is important, 6:30-8 p.m., Honolulu Church of Light, 1539 Kapi‘olani Blvd.; $5 donation. 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.

Divorce Care, seminar/support group for divorcing people, 6:30-8:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1822 Ke‘eaumoku St.; 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, Honolulu. 595-8989.

FRIDAY

"Crossing the Wisdom Bridge to Aloha: Learning and Applying the Lessons of the Elders in Today’s World," World Wisdom Project conference, through Monday, Kapi‘olani Community College, Diamond Head Campus, 4303 Diamond Head Road. Features keynote speakers Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi and psychologist Eve Ilsen, psychologist; speakers and guests include Mitsuo Aoki, Rubellite Kawena Johnson, Aunty Genoa Keawe, Ka‘upena Wong; call Dr. Reynold Feldman for registration, hotel information, workshop-proposal materials. 808-529-0442.

"Evening With Kirael: The Galactic Connection," the Rev. Fred Sterling, a trans-guide, speaks about the prophecies for the year 2001, 7-9 p.m., Honolulu Church of Light, 1539 Kapi‘olani Blvd.; $10 donation. 952-0880.

SATURDAY

"Quakerism 101," an introduction to the history, tenets and practices of the Religious Society of Friends, Friends Meeting House, 2426 O‘ahu Ave., Manoa, six sessions: 1:30-4:30 p.m. today, Jan. 27, Feb. 10, March 10 and 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 18 and March 18; study materials $15; all welcome. 988-2714.

"Is Transformation Possible?" a talk and meditative dialogue by Aryel Sanat, teacher at the American University department of philosophy and religion, Washington, D.C., and author of "The Inner Life of Krishnamurti," 1-4 p.m., Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave., near Kapi‘olani Park; free. 545-1501.

UPCOMING

Central Union Oratorio Choir, begins rehearsal for April 1 performance of Beethoven’s "Mass in C Major" with full orchestra, 7:15-8:30 p.m. Jan. 25; interested singers invited to participate, no auditions required; call Noel Lovelace. 941-0957.

"The Bach Lineage," organ recital by James Holloway, works by Mendelssohn, Buxtehude, Liszt, Wilhelm, Carl and Johann Bach, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14, 2001, Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St.; $12 general admission, seniors $10, full-time students $8, tickets at door or call 941-2566.

"Morality in Marriage," by Father Herman Gomes, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 19, St. Anthony Parish, 114 Makawao St., Kailua; includes meal; babysitting and children’s entertainment provided. 387-5444.

"Experience Your Soul," workshop conducted by Eliot Jay Rosen, Los Angeles Times best-selling author and filmmaker, 7-9:30 p.m. Jan. 22, Unity Church, 3608 Diamond Head Circle; wisdom-sharing, music, meditation, discussion; reservations suggested; $20 fee. 735-4436 ext. 315.

"Women of the Islands," conference hosted by Women’s Aglow International and Lydia Fellowship International, March 22-24, Royal Kona Resort, Kailua-Kona; speakers Joy Dawson and Gail Kamakahi; lu‘au with Miss Hawai‘i as special guest; early registration special rates call Donna, 808-981-5042 or Marie, 808-322-2571; hotel reservations, 808-329-3111.

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