Faith Calendar

TODAY

"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.

TOMORROW

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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