Faith calendar
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TODAY
• CHENREZIG PUJA AND MEDITATION, Bodhissatva of Compassion, 10-11:30 a.m. weekly, Tibetan Buddhist Center, 1356-B Wilhelmina Rise, Kaimuki; donation suggested. (Also, Zhine meditation instruction by Lama Wangchuck, 7-8 p.m. each Tuesday.) 735-2262.
• MICRONESIA FESTIVAL, ethnic food, song and dance, 2-6 p.m., McCoy Pavilion at Ala Moana Park; sponsored by the Women of the United Church of Christ in Hawai'i; free. 791-5647.
TOMORROW
• FOOD DRIVES to benefit food pantries at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, 114 Makawao St., Kailua, and St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 41-054 Ehukai St., Waimanalo; drop off at churches; 254-5657. Also, canned and nonperishable foods, as well as turkeys, are sought for Thanksgiving; bring to River of Life Mission, 101 N. Pauahi St., or send money donations to P.O. Box 37939, Honolulu, HI 96837. 524-7656.
• "ISLAM, PART 2," by Hakim Ouansafi or Michael Egan, 10:45 a.m., Central Union Church women's building, 1660 S. Beretania St.; childcare in Room 10 of Children's Center; free. 941-0957.
• BAHA'I CELEBRATION of the birth of Baha'u'llah, prophet and founder, 7:30 p.m., Palolo Baha'i Center, 2165 10th Ave., Kaimuki; public invited; free. 738-5683.
• DIGNITY HONOLULU weekly service 7:30 p.m., St. Mark's Church, 539 Kapahulu Ave.; social hour to follow. 536-5536.
MONDAY
• OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD gift collection 3-6:30 p.m. through Friday (also 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. next Saturday, 1-6:30 p.m. Nov. 18), Joy of Christ Lutheran Church, 784 Kamehameha Highway, Pearl City. Call 1-800-353-5949 for details; check www.samaritanspurse.org for information.
• "AGAPE/UNCONDITIONAL LOVE," series of teachings by Catholic evangelist David Stewart, 7:30 p.m. through Wednesday, St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 94-529 Uke'e St., Waipi'o; free. 676-4714.
• "INTRODUCTION TO JODO SHINSHU," 7 p.m. second Monday monthly, Honpa Hongwanji Hawai'i Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway, Nu'uanu; free. 536-7044.
TUESDAY
• PRISON FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES, dos and don'ts of ministering inside a correctional facility at New Hope Christian Fellowship's Lead Center, 290 Sand Island Access Road; free. (Also Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.) Call for times: 842-4242, Ext. 405.
WEDNESDAY
• INTERFAITH FELLOWSHIP DINNER and discussion on how we understand the nature and meaning of our relationships across faith lines, 6-8 p.m., Nu'uanu Congregational Church, 2651 Pali Highway; free; childcare available. 595-3935.
NEXT SATURDAY
• HAWAI'I PROGRAM FOR FORMATION OF SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS, information session for prospective ministers, 1 p.m., United Methodist Church, Beretania and Victoria streets; free parking. 523-1170 or 239-9851.
• WORSHIP SEMINAR for people interested wanting to strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ, Harris United Methodist Church, 20 S. Vineyard Blvd; nominal fee; call for further information or to register. 536-1864.
