Faith Calendar

TODAY

"TRULY UNDERSTANDING BUDDHISM," talk story, 8 a.m.-noon, Honpa Hongwanji Hawai‘i Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway, Nu‘uanu; $10 fee, $5 without lunch. 536-7044.

"HEALING OUR HURTFUL HABITS," second in a 12-week series on keeping dependen-cies under control, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services, Kaimuki Christian Church, 1117 Koko Head Ave., Kaimuki; free. 735-1771.

"GOD AS SHELTER," sermon topic at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services, Waipahu United Church of Christ, 94-330 Mokuola St., Waipahu. 677-3317.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT: "The Gospel According to Mark," 9 a.m. Matins (morning) service, 10 a.m. Celebration of the Divine Liturgy, Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Pacific, 930 Lunalilo St., Makiki. 521-7220.

"Trusting the Message," message service 9 a.m., Honolulu Church of Light, 1539 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Kapi‘olani Business District; also, "The Great Shift" television show with the Rev. Fred Sterling, topic: "The Journey Begins," 10 p.m., Oceanic, Channel 52. 952-0880.

"Faith Roots," continuation of "The Learning Tree" series, personal stories of faith; week’s presentation by the Rev. George Scott, youth minister, 10 a.m., Central Union Church, Women’s Building, 1660 S. Beretania St., Makiki. 941-0957.

"HEALED OR JUSTIFIED?" 10 a.m. Celebration of Life, Ala Moana Hotel, Garden Lanai; by The Center for Positive Living. 988-6907.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SERVICE, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 1639 Ke‘eaumoku St., Makiki. 536-7244.

"DIVINE LOVE ALWAYS BUILDS," Eckankar worship service, 11 a.m.-noon, Paki Hale, 3840 Paki Ave., near Kapi‘olani Park; youth service upstairs. 735-7719.

"A HISTORY TEST OF HIGHER SPIRITUALISM," 11 a.m. service, Aquarian Foundation, 2440 KÂhiø Ave., lobby level, diamondhead side, Waikiki. 926-8134.

"UNDERSTAND WHY YOU WERE BORN," free introductory session on discovering your life’s mission, by Stephen Ambush, 12:45 p.m., Unity Church of Hawai‘i, Diamond Head/KapahÂlÂ, 3608 Diamond Head Circle; preview of his six-week guidance group program. 735-4436.

Rebuilders class, second in an eight-week series for those experiencing divorce, separation or death of a spouse, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Grace Bible Church, 1052 ‘Ilima Drive, ‘Alewa Heights; $10 fee. 595-6381.

"AWAKENED HEART," lecture by Nancy Shipley Rubin, 3-6 p.m., Golden Phoenix Bookstore, 1251-B S. King St., Makiki; $15 donation. 593-1249.

"OPEN TABLE PILGRIMAGE," meeting 4-6 p.m., Muslim Mosque, 1935 Aleo Place, Manoa. 263-8567.

"Zachariah, Elizabeth and Mary, Invited Into His Sovereign Plan," Bible discussion, 6:30 p.m., also healing service with anointing of oil, 8 and 10:15 a.m., Nu‘uanu Congregational Church, 2651 Pali Highway, Nu‘uanu. 595-3935.

MONDAY

"INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM," 7 p.m., second Monday of each month, Honpa Hongwanji Hawai‘i Betsuin, temple lounge, 1727 Pali Highway. 536-7044.

"FROM DEEP ACHES ARISE NEW SONGS: LENT WITH THE PSALMS," second in a five-week series of classes with in-depth study of five Hebrew poems, chanting, reflection journal, writing spiritual poetry, 7-8:30 p.m., Christ Church Uniting, 1300 Kailua Road, Kailua; free. 383-2346.

TUESDAY

"Building a Contagious Church," theme of Hawaiian Island Ministries Radio Magazine, 1-2 p.m., KAIM Radio, AM 870, with special guest: Mark Mittelberg, HONOLULU 2001 conference speaker and author. 988-5777.

CENTERING PRAYER WORKSHOP, second in an eight-week series to deepen your prayer life, 6:30-8 p.m., Central Union Church, Women’s Building, 1660 S. Beretania St., Makiki; free; donation to book table welcome. 739-5288.

BEGINNING ASTROLOGY, second in an eight-week series, 7-9 p.m., near University Avenue and S. King Street, Mø‘ili‘ili; $15 includes workbook; call for further information. 942-5626.

WEDNESDAY

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

"BEYOND GUILT," second in a six-week Lenten series/book study on the struggles common to Christians as their consciousness matures, 7-9 p.m., Manoa Valley Church, 2728 Huapala St., Manoa; free. 988-3271.

THURSDAY

"Experiencing Your Inner child," a meditation to allow you to experience a healing relationship with your inner child, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Honolulu Church of Light, 1539 Kapi‘olani Blvd. $5 donation. 952-0880.

"SADHANA, A WAY TO GOD," Christian exercises in Eastern form using Father Anthony DeMello’s book, 7 p.m., Waipahu United Church of Christ, 94-330 Mokuola St., Waipahu. 677-3317.

Next Saturday

"NA MELE ‘O KA ‘UHANE (SONG OF THE SPIRIT)," musical celebration featuring praise/worship bands, hula and sign language ministry teams, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Kapi‘olani Park Bandstand, Waikiki; free. 681-4010.

"Nurturing Our Spirituality" 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Star of the Sea Church, 4469 Malia St., Wai‘alae; ; $12; $15 after Friday; includes lunch; scholarships available. 263-8844, Ext. 333.

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