Faith Calendar

The religion calendar appears on the Faith page each Saturday. Send your listing to Island Life/Faith, P.O. Box 3110, Ho-nolulu, HI 96802; faith@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Faith Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055. Include date, time, place, who's involved and cost, if any, of events, along with a daytime contact number.

Passover Holiday Services, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. today, Monday and Tuesday; also, a Yizkor service at 11 a.m. Tuesday; Chabad House, 419 Atkinson Drive, sixth floor, Waikiki. A free Kiddush (festive meal) follows each morning service, and meals are available for a small fee after each evening service. 735-8161.

"Kirael Speaks: The Return of The Elven World," monthly live channeling event featuring Master Guide Kirael through the medium of the Rev. Fred Sterling, with simultaneous webcast, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today, Honolulu Church of Light, 1539 Kapi'olani Blvd. $20 includes CD/tape recording; $10 for annual subscribers. www.kirael.com, 952-0880.

"He Did this Just for You," performance, 2 p.m. today and 6 p.m. tomorrow, Word of Life Christian Center; free, childcare and children's activities provided. 441-1831

"Messiah in The Passover," Passover Seder and explanation of how Jesus is the fulfillment of the Feast of Passover, 5:30 p.m. today, Waikiki School cafeteria. 734-3727.

"The Witness," Christ's life, death and resurrection through drama and music, by Pacific Island Praise and local musicians and actors, 7:30 p.m. today, KEY Project, Kahalu'u; free. 263-5371.

Sunrise Mass, 5:30 a.m. tomorrow, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 539 Kapahulu Ave. 732-2333.

Sunrise baptismal service, in English and Japanese, by Makiki Christian Church, with potluck breakfast to follow, 6 a.m. tomorrow, Magic Island to the right of the parking lot. 594-6446.

Sunrise service by Hope Chapel South Shore, 6 a.m. tomorrow, Waikiki Beach next to the Duke Kahanamoku statue. 927-1632.

Community Easter Sunrise Service by Windward Unity Church, 6 a.m. tomorrow, Kalama Beach Park, Kailua; breakfast to follow at the church, 160 Mo'okua St., Kailua. 262-6731.

Sunrise Service by Mililani Presbyterian Church, 6 a.m. tomorrow, 410 Kuahelani Ave., Mililani. 623-6663.

103rd Annual Punchbowl Easter Sunrise Service, with sermon by the Rev. Edward "Ted" Robinson, senior minister at Central Union Church, music from the Royal Hawaiian Band and choirs from local churches, 6:15 a.m. tomorrow (gates open at 4:30 a.m., special TheBus service from Waikiki beginning at 5:15 a.m.), National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. 536-8418, 545-1944.

Sunrise Service by Messiah Lutheran Church, followed by breakfast and Easter egg hunt, 6:20 a.m. tomorrow; also, 9:30 a.m. service; 91-679 Fort Weaver Road, 'Ewa Beach. 689-6649.

Sunrise Service by Calvary Chapel Honolulu, with message from Pastor Bill Stonebraker, music, testimonies and potluck breakfast and followed by baptisms in the lagoon, 6:30 a.m. tomorrow, Magic Island. 524-0844.

Sunrise Service by The Salvation Army, 6:30 a.m. tomorrow, Kauluwela Mission Corps, 296 Vineyard Blvd. 440-1830.

Sunrise Service by Christ Lutheran Church, 6:30 a.m. tomorrow, 95-1361 Meheula Parkway, Mililani. 623-9229.

Sunrise Service by Hale'iwa Interdenominational Service, with traditional hymns and contemporary worship songs, sermon by the Rev. Ron Valenciana, meeting under the tent sponsored by 10 North Shore churches, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. tomorrow (gates open 5 a.m.), refreshments follow the service, Kaiaka Beach Park, Hale'iwa. 638-9686.

Sunrise Service by First Assembly of God at Red Hill, 6:30 a.m. tomorrow at the church; also, 8 a.m., 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. services. 836-2300.

Sunrise Service by Innovative Concepts, with continental breakfast to follow, 7 a.m. tomorrow, Dave & Buster's, Ward Entertainment Center. 944-4669.

Easter Sunday Celebration, "Moving from the Hopeless to Victorious," 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. tomorrow, Honolulu Christian Church, 2207 O'ahu Ave. 973-4345.

Easter Worship Service, featuring chancel singers and brass quartet, with childcare and Easter egg hunt, 9 a.m. tomorrow, Windward United Church of Christ, 38 Kane'ohe Bay Drive. 254-3802.

"Then I Met The Master," play about Jesus by Sunday school children, 10 a.m. tomorrow, The Apostolic Faith Church, 1043 Middle St. 847-5902.

Hanamatsuri (Buddha's Birthday) Celebration, during regular sitting time, 9 to 11 a.m. tomorrow, Honolulu Diamond Sangha, 2747 Wai'oma'o Road. 735-1347.

Makiki Christian Church 100th Anniversary Exhibit, originally displayed in Kochi, Japan, featuring the founding pastor and his ministry in Hawai'i, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow at the church, 829 Pensacola St. Exhibit continues daily through April 25; call for varying hours: 594-6446.

Easter Service by the Aquarian Foundation, 11 a.m. tomorrow, Waikiki Park Heights, 2440 Kuhio Ave., lobby level. 926-8134.

Easter Sunday at Washington Place, presented by Lt. Gov. and Mrs. James "Duke" Aiona and the Girl Scout Council of Hawaii, with festive and educational activities, 1 to 3 p.m. tomorrow. One canned good per family requested. Parking at State Capitol and DOH parking lot on Miller Street. 586-0240.

Easter Service, with selections by the Crusader Telecast choir and orchestra members and the Lord's Supper and divine healing to follow, 7 p.m. tomorrow, The Apostolic Faith Church, 1043 Middle St. 847-5902.

Easter Concert & Liturgy, by Dignity Honolulu (GLBT Catholics), with concert by gay contemporary Christian group Jason & DeMarco, 7 p.m. tomorrow, St. Mark's Church, 539 Kapahulu Ave. 536-5536.

"Mindfulness Meditation: an introductory and Practical Course," four-session class taught by Dr. Thanh V. Huynh, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through April 27, Henry Hall 109 Chaminade University; free. Register: 737-5169.

"Finding My Real Purpose in Life," talk by John Harvey, M.A., in the continuing series, "Putting Faith Into Practice," sponsored by Newman Center, Catholic Campus Ministry at UH-Manoa, 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Hemenway Hall, UH-Manoa. 988-6222.

Barbara Altemus, author of "The Gift of Pain: Transforming Hurt Into Healing," speaks, presented by Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El and Hadassah, 6:30 p.m. light dinner, 7 p.m. speech, Thursday, Temple Emanu-El Social Hall. R.S.V.P. by today: 524-0784, kattpack@aol.com.

Talk By Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, spiritual visionary and humanitarian behind the breathing practice Sudarshan Kriya and the Art of Living, 7 p.m. Friday, Japanese Cultural Center. $10 online (www.artofliving.org/us2004) or at door. 554-7163.

A Morning of Centering Prayer, extended period of silence and prayer with introductory session available, 9 to 11:30 a.m. April 17, Central Union Church, Women's Building. 739-5288, 536-6090.

Orientation to Zen Practice, on zazen (sitting meditation), 9 a.m. to noon April 17, Palolo Zen Center of the Honolulu Diamond Sangha, 2747 Wai'oma'o Road; free. 735-1347.