Faith Calendar

Taizé Service, worship through contemplative, group prayer, chanting and music, 7 p.m. today, Christ Church Uniting, Kailua; free. 262-6911.

"Creating Interfaith Community," series of talks by religious leaders on how believers may share their faith and experiences, 7 to 8:30 p.m. tomorrow and July 25, Keolumana United Methodist Church, Kailua; with tour of three Buddhist temples 9 a.m. to noon July 31; free. 262-9249, 262-7979.

Workshops for faith-based groups that help the homeless —"Organizational Management and Responsibilities," 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, and "Fund Raising and Development Basics," 1:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday — at City and County of Honolulu Small Business Resource Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave.; free. Registration required: 522-1858, www.vish.org/homes.

"The Father of New Thought," exploration of the life of Phineas Parkhurst Quimby and his theories on the connection between science and spirit, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Religious Science Church of Honolulu Center for Positive Living; $20 ($10 for members). Registration required: 947-0690.

Ho'omana Na'auao O Hawai'i Celebration, lu'au and entertainment to commemorate the Hawaiian-language Christian church's 150th anniversary, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Royal Hawaiian Hotel Monarch Room; $45 ($33.15 for children ages 5 to 12). Information and reservations: 394-2520.

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

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