Faith Calendar

"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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