Posted on: Saturday, October 4, 2003

Faith Calendar

Advertiser Staff

• 5th annual Pet Blessing Sunday, 10 a.m. tomorrow, Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church, followed by a time for pet treats, prizes and veterinarian information; pets should be in cages, on leashes or otherwise restrained. 486-1606.

• "All Creatures Great and Small," annual Feast of St. Francis service, 10 a.m. tomorrow, St. Clements Episcopal Church; pets should be in cages, on leashes or otherwise restrained. 955-7745.

• Blessing of the Animals, 10 a.m. tomorrow, St. Andrew's Cathedral; pets should be in cages, on leashes or otherwise restrained. 524-2822.

• James Cook, a descendent of explorer Capt. James Cook, speaks about his recent teaching trip to Tonga, 10 a.m. tomorrow, International Baptist Church. 595-6352.

• 120th annual Autumn Grand Ceremony, for Ikigami Konko Daijin, 10 a.m. tomorrow, Konko Mission of Waipahu. 677-3716.

• "Beyond Fundamentalism," talk by the Rev. Vaughn F. Beckman during the meeting of GLAD (Gay, Lesbian & Affirming Disciples) Hawaii, 12:30 p.m. tomorrow, First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Makiki. 521-3500.

• "A Little Bit of Aloha," six-week program of mele, hula, chant, ceremony and speakers based on Pilahi Paki's definition of aloha and led by Ruth Matsumoto and Denise Moreland, 1 p.m. each Sunday, through Nov. 9, Unity Church at Diamond Head; free. 735-4436.

• 97th Annual Thanksgiving Festival (Omatsuri), prayer service and celebration followed by Hanayagi Ryu and Bondo Ryu dancing, karaoke, prizes, 2 p.m. tomorrow, with fellowship dinner at 4 p.m., Izumo Taisha Mission, 215 N. Kukui St. 538-7778.

• "The Journey: Formation for Christian Life and Ministry," a catechumenal process through four stages: inquiry, formation, preparation and reflection. Stage I: Inquiry, 4:30-6:30 p.m. each Sunday through Dec. 14, Von Holt Room, St. Andrew's Cathedral; free. 524-2822, Ext. 220.

• Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre, candle lighting 5:59 p.m. and service 6:30 p.m. tomorrow; also, Monday, service 10 a.m. children's service 11:30 a.m., Yizkor, 1:30 p.m. and Neilah, 5 p.m., with break-the-fast dinner to follow, Chabad of Hawaii, sixth floor, 419 Atkinson Drive. 735-8161.

• Erev Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre traditional service 6:30 p.m. and Reform service 7:30 p.m. tomorrow; Yom Kippur, Monday: traditional service 9 a.m., Reform service 9:30 a.m., children's service 2 p.m., Reform services 3 p.m. continuing through Yizkor and Ne'ilah, Temple Emanu-El, 2550 Pali Highway. 595-7521.

• Yom Kippur Eve, Kol Nidre 6:30 p.m. tomorrow and Yom Kippur, Monday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. with a break-the-fast potluck dinner, Congregation Sof Ma'arav, Conservative, 2500 Pali Highway. 373-3742.

• Yom Kippur, services 7-8:30 p.m. tomorrow and 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Kehilat ha Melech, Messianic Jewish Congregation, Waikiki Community Center. 236-0440.

• Solidarity Sunday Liturgy, a communion service and homily by the Rev. Vaughn Beckman, sponsored by Dignity Honolulu and GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered), 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, St. Mark's Episcopal Church. 536-5536.

• "The Power of Decision," eight-week course led by the Rev. Sally Hill, on making productive and beneficial decisions, sponsored by Newcorss, New Thought/Science of the Mind, 6:45-9:15 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 18, Mo'ili'ili Community Center; $15 per class plus $15 for textbook. 623-2544.

• "Seeing Through Zen," lecture series by John McRae, the Numata distinguished visiting scholar, 6-8:30 p.m. each Wednesday, through Dec. 10, Buddhist Study Center, 1436 University Ave.; free. 973-6555.

• Erev Sukkot, outdoor barbecue, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Temple Emanu-El, 2550 Pali Highway; $10. Reservations required: 595-7521.

• "Harvest Moon — Dharmachakra Festival," dinner at 5:30 p.m. Friday with a religious and cultural program with Tibetan masked Lama Dance, music from many cultures at 6:30 p.m. Friday, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park; dinner $5, cultural events free, bring a chair or mat. 949-3995.

• Full Moon Esbat, full- moon celebration, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Blaisdell Park, Pearl City; free, bring a chair or mat. 833-8029.

• "Saint Francis as Peacemaker," lecture by Leilani Madison, Ph.D., about her trip to Assisi, Italy, and the saint's efforts to reach out to Muslims, 7 p.m. Friday, followed by a musical performance of "Brother Sun, Sister Moon," by the Rev. Robert Morely, sponsored by The Spiritual Life Center, Maile Room, First United Methodist Church; free. 523-1170.

• Introductory Centering Prayer Workshop, presentations of the method of silent meditation, prayer practice and discussion for a deeper relationship with God, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 11, Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, 5286 Kalaniana'ole Highway; free, bring a lunch. 536-6090, 373-2131, Ext. 109.

• 25th annual Plant and Potpourri fest, food items, baked goods, plate lunch, crafts, white-elephant items and indoor and outdoor potted plants, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 11, Nu'uanu Congregational Church; free admission. 595-3935.

• "Orientation to Zen Practice," for beginners or those wanting a refresher, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 11, Palolo Zen Center of the Honolulu Diamond Sangha; free. 735-1347.

• Harvest Festival, with crafts, baked goods, plate lunch, keiki activities and raffle, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 11, Lili'uokalani Protestant Church, Hale'iwa; free admission. 637-9364.

• Family Fall Festival and Craft Fair, handmade crafts, food items, door prizes and entertainment, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 11, Windward United Church of Christ; free admission. 254-3802.

• Sukkot, joint traditional and Reform service 10 a.m. Oct. 11 and traditional service 10 a.m. Oct. 12, Temple Emanu-El, 2550 Pali Highway, 595-7521.

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