Posted on: Saturday, December 4, 2004

Faith Calendar

Advertiser Staff

Christmas in Kaimuki, with performances by Randy and Gay Hongo, Tony and Jenny Tam Sing, and the church's hula halau, 7:30 p.m. today and tomorrow, Kaimuki Christian Church. 834-1000, 735-1771.

Bodhi Day (Jodo-E) Service, celebrate the enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha, 9 a.m. tomorrow, Jodo Mission of Hawaii, 1429 Makiki St. 949-3995.

"Eine Kleine Keiki Musik," sing-along for families with young children, 4 p.m. tomorrow; and the eighth annual Community Christmas Sing-Along at 7 p.m. tomorrow, both led by Arthur Harvey, with instrumental and vocal accompaniment, Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church, 'Aina Haina; free. 377-5477, ext. 13.

"Messiah" Sing-Along, featuring the Christmas portion of Handel's oratorio, 6 p.m. tomorrow, Christ Church Uniting, Kailua; free. 262-6911.

"Advent Lessons and Carols," music from antiquity to the 20th century combined with Scriptures that tell the story of Christ's birth, presented by the Cathedral Choir, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, St. Andrew's Cathedral; calabash offering. 524-2822, ext. 223.

"Chanukkahpalooza 2004," Hanukkah party with storytelling, keiki crafts, latkes and other food, music and Israeli dancing, sponsored by Shaloha Hillel, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, UH-Manoa Campus Center Courtyard; free. 255-8757.

"The Nature of Effective Prayer," series of classes taught by the Rev. Frank White on forms of prayer and how they can affect your life, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 1 (no class on Dec. 21 and 28), The Center for Positive Living; $15 per class or $80 for the series. Registration: 947-0690.

"Dealing With Grief and Dying," with George Osakoda leading a discussion of the process of letting go as seen in Buddhist teachings, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Honpa Hongwanji Mission Hawaii Betsuin's temple annex; free. 536-7044.

"This Thing Called You," series of classes taught by the Rev. Frank White, 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 3 (no class on Dec. 22 and 29), The Center for Positive Living; $15 per class or $80 for the series. Registration: 947-0690.

"A Christmas Story," with preschoolers using dance and song to tell of the coming of Christ, 10 a.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church; free. 522-9555.

"Drive-Thru Christmas Program," a living nativity scene with Christmas music and hula, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday and Dec. 11, University Avenue Baptist Church parking lot (a shuttle will run from parking lot at Mid-Pacific Institute); free. 947-5008.

"Profound Meditation," a session on correct meditation techniques, plus benefits and results, with Tibetan master Khentul Lodroe Thaye Rinpochec, 7-9 p.m. Friday, UH-Manoa Queen Lili'uokalani Center for Student Services, Room 412; $10. 262-8352.

"Carols at the Cathedral," informal sing-along for all ages of familiar Christmas songs, 7:30 p.m. Friday, St. Andrew's Cathedral; free. 524-2822, ext. 223.

Send announcements with contact name and phone number to Faith Calendar, Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; or faith@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Faith Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.