Faith Calendar

The religion calendar appears on the Faith page 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 phone number in case we have questions.

TODAY

Children’s Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m. every Saturday, Unity Church of Hawai‘i, 3608 Diamond Head Circle; free. 736-4436, ext. 310.

Orientation to Zen Meditation, the theory, posture and method of sitting meditation, including lecture, demonstration, class exercises and opportunities to ask questions, 9 a.m.-noon, Palolo Zen Center, 2747 Wai'oma'o Road; free; no reservations; promptness encouraged; subdued clothing that covers shoulders and legs required. 735-1347.

TOMORROW

Hymn Festival With Organ, featuring organist James Holloway of Pacific Lutheran University, demonstrating hymns from each decade of the 20th century, 5 p.m., Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St.; free. 941-2566.

"Jesus on Relationships," dinner/music/talk featuring Pico Payne, veteran performer, originally with the Ink Spots, 6:45 p.m. performance, Unity Church of Hawaii chapel, 3608 Diamond Head Circle; 6 p.m. dinner by Bread of Life Kitchen, $7 adults, $4 children; love offering; public invited. 735-4436.

"White Elephant: the Great Kapolei Giveaway," items free to the community, 1-3 p.m., Kapolei High School, 91-5007 Kapolei Parkway; free; sponsored by Hope Chapel Kapolei. 689-8328.

"Your Heart’s Desire," service sermon by Margaret Ka‘imila Nicholson, 10:15 a.m. service, The First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Highway. 595-4047.

"Open Table Pilgrimage," service, tour of the center, 4 p.m., Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah’s Witness, 2055 Kamehameha IV Road; free. 263-8567.

"Prayers, Who’s Listening?" message service, 9 a.m., Honolulu Church of Light, 1539 Kapi‘olani Blvd.; also "Son of·Father, Son, Holy Spirit," on "The Great Shift" TV show, 10 p.m., Oceanic Cable Channel 52. 952-0880.

"Coming Home," sermon, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. service, Waipahu United Church of Christ, 94-330 Mokuola St. 677-3317.

"Lilies of the Field," topic of the Sunday Celebration of Life, 10 a.m., Center for Positive Living, Ala Moana Hotel, Garden Lanai. 988-6907.

"The Allegory of the Word ‘Banquet’," lesson, 11 a.m. service, Aquarian Foundation, 2440 Kuhio Ave., Diamond Head Lobby Level. 926-8134.

Free meditation classes for health and inner peace, 7 p.m., Sri Chinmoy Center, 6750 Hawai‘i Kai Drive No. 405. 394-2007.

Chenrezig puja, 10 a.m., Kagyu Thegchen Ling, Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center, 26 Gartley Place, Honolulu; free. 595-8989.

Morning Meditation, free class on mindfulness and walking meditation, by Dean Nelson of WindHorse HealthCare, 9-11 a.m.; potluck lunch to follow; call for location. 254-5405.

MONDAY

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

Experience Your Soul, by Los Angeles Times best-selling author and filmmaker Eliot Jay Rosen; how to rise above the effects of karma, balance inner peace and prosperity, and find the love you seek, 7-9:30 p.m., Unity Church of Hawaii, 3608 Diamond Head Circle; reservations suggested; $15 fee. 735-4436, ext. 315.

TUESDAY

Central Union Senior Center, trip to Ponds at Punalu‘u, with bus transportation provided; space limited to 18; leaving from 1660 South Beretania St.; call for time and reservations. 941-0957.

Hawaiian Island Ministries Radio Magazine, special guest Bart Campolo, vice president of EAPE/Kingdomworks, a pro-church urban ministry, and Honolulu 2001 conference speaker on "Mission Year," 1-2 p.m., KAIM Radio, AM 870. 955-8411.

"The Principles of Financial Freedom," second part in an eight-week course on using spiritual principles to produce prosperity in your life, 7-9:30 p.m., Center for Positive Living, 2926 Woodlawn Drive, Manoa Valley; cost $160, including materials. 988-6907.

Tai chi class, 9 a.m., Waipahu United Church of Christ, 94-330 Mokuola St.; free. 677-3317.

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 Mokuola St.; free; register. 677-3317.

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

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY

Pastor Ku‘ulei Serna, guest speaker at pre-grand opening, 7 p.m., Bethesda Temple of Deliverance Church, 2678 Kilihau St. 834-2823.

"Service and Realization of Unity," followed by affirmations and spiritual healing, 7 p.m., Aquarian Foundation, 2440 Kuhio Ave., Diamond Head lobby level; public welcome; free. 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

"Knowing God’s Will As a Way of Life," a seminar by Spiritual Life Center, on how to allow God’s spirit to teach, soothe, integrate and affirm who you are, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, second floor, 1020 South Beretania St.; calabash donation. 523-1170.

Union Oratorio Choir rehearsal begins for April 1 performance of Beethoven’s Mass in C major" with full orchestra, 7:15-8:30 p.m., Central Union Church, 1660 South Beretania St.; interested and dedicated singers invited to participate; no auditions required; call Noel Lovelace. 941-0957.

"The Ages of Rocks or the Rock of Ages? Science and Religion Through Time," free talk by biology and oceanography professor David Krupp on the impact of science on religion and religion on science, 7 p.m., Windward Community College, 45-720 Kea‘ahala Road, Kane‘ohe, Hale Kuhina special events room. 235-7415.

The Rev. Houston McLendon, guest speaker at pre-grand opening, 7 p.m., Bethesda Temple of Deliverance Church, 2678 Kilihau St. 834-2823.

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

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; free. 595-8989.

FRIDAY

Hawai‘i, Gateway to the Nations Church Mobilization Conference, 11 a.m.-8:45 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-4:35 p.m. tomorrow, Christ United Methodist Church, 1639 Ke‘eaumoku St.; with workshops and speakers; registration 11 a.m., $45 for ACMC members, $65 nonmembers. 536-7244

Chaplain Carl Young, guest speaker at pre-grand opening, 7 p.m., Bethesda Temple of Deliverance Church, 2678 Kilihau St. 834-2823.

"Building Life Changing Relationships," leadership conference, 6:30-9 p.m. today and 7:30 a.m.-noon tomorrow, New Hope of All Nations, 1190 Dillingham Blvd., Kapalama; how God desires to bless us with deeper, more meaningful relationships; various speakers; $35 fee. 455-9909.

"The Art of Living Course," workshop by Nancie DiSilverio on stress release and becoming balanced using relaxing and energizing breathing techniques, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (also 9 a.m.-1 p.m. next Saturday and Jan. 28; 6:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 29-31); St. Anthony’s Retreat Center, 3351 Kalihi St.; repeats Feb. 16-20; call for details/registration. 944-3323.

UPCOMING

"How to Master Change in Your Life," mini-workshop on how to enjoy life as a spiritual adventure, based on the book by Mary Carroll Moore, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Borders-Waikele Shopping Center, 94-821 Lumi‘aina St., Waipahu; sponsored by the Hawaii Satsang Society. 735-7719

"Awakening Your Own Inner Shaman," two-day workshop by Patricia White Buffalo that will teach how to access your own healing powers, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 24-25, 53-086 Hala‘i Road, Hau‘ula (former Tibetan Buddhist retreat); early registration $250 by Wednesday, $290 thereafter; send $50 deposit to Lori Wong, 1944 Wilhelmina Rise, Honolulu, HI 96816 (make check payable to Patricia White Buffalo); lodging, including breakfast, $50/one night, $75/two nights. 734-3596.

"Women of the Islands," conference organized by Women’s Aglow International and Lydia Fellowship International, March 22-24, Royal Kona Resort; speakers Joy Dawson and Gail Kamakahi; for early registration special, call Donna, (808) 981-5042, or Marie, (808) 322-2571; hotel reservations, (808) 329-3111 (mention the conference).

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