Faith Calendar

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Today

• Jerusalem prayer conference, prayer for peace in Jerusalem, sponsored by the International Prayer Connection, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., IPC Headquarters, 1270 Queen Emma St., #305; $10; also dinner/banquet 6:30 p.m. for $15. Continues 10:30 a.m. tomorrow. 623-2362.

• Introduction to Meditation, Tibetan meditation of shinay or "calm-abiding" for all levels, taught by Lama

Karma Rinchen, 9 a.m.-noon, Kagyu Thegchen Ling, Tibetan Buddhist Center; $50. Also Chenrezig Empowerment ceremony 7 p.m. at the center; $25. 595-8989.

• "Bless-A-Block" kick-off, with entertainment, food, clothing and toy giveaway, sponsored by Soul Savers Ministries and Praise Chapel Honolulu, 10 a.m.-noon, Kmart Salt Lake parking lot; free. 298-4033.

• "Hidden Wars of Desert Storm," documentary film on the 1991 Iraqi war with discussion to follow, sponsored by the Friends of Sabeel of Hawaii and the American Friends Service Committee, 7 p.m., Weaver Hall, Church of the Crossroads, University Avenue; free. 949-2220.

• Charismatic Healing Mass, laying on of hands and anointing with oil for sick with prayers for healing, 7:30 p.m., St. Michael the Archangel Eastern Catholic Church, Waipi'o; free. 676-4714.

Sunday

• Labyrinth meditation, walk a path to aid spiritual clarity, 8 a.m.-noon, St. Andrew's Cathedral; free. 524-2822, Ext. 250.

• "When things don't go according to plan," talk by Bob and Yvonne Turnbull on communication in marriage, 7 p.m., Kaimuki Christian Church, Koko Head and Harding; 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.; free. 735-1771.

• International vocal ensemble sings sacred music during worship and special communion, 9 a.m. combined service, Christ Lutheran Church of Mililani; with potluck lunch to follow. 623-9229.

• Chenrezig Teaching, practice led by Lama Karma Rinchen, noon, Kagyu Thegchen Ling, Tibetan Buddhist Center; $10. 595-8989.