Posted on: Saturday, June 19, 2004

Faith Calendar

Advertiser Staff

• "A Morning of Centering Prayer," with introduction to and discussion of silent, contemplative prayer, 9-11:30 a.m. today, Central Union Church; free. 739-5288.

• "Passions, Pageants and Stories of Our Life in God," Christian formation workshop led by Victoria L. Garvey from the Diocese of Chicago, 9:30 a.m.-noon today, St. George Episcopal Church, Salt Lake; free. Information at 423-0154 or caldwelld001@hawaii.rr.com.

• "Love Is Centered in Christ," praise and worship concert sponsored by churches of several denominations, 6-8 p.m. today, Leeward Community College Theatre; free. 455-0242.

• Church Rededication, service to celebrate 110 years of ministry, 6 p.m. today with spaghetti dinner to follow, First Christian Church Disciples of Christ Church Hall, 1516 Kewalo St.; free. 521-3500.

• Haydn's "Mass in Time of War"/Brahms Viola Songs, Hawai'i Vocal Masterworks festival, 7:30 p.m. today and 4 p.m. tomorrow, Chaminade University, Mystical Rose Oratory; $20-$35 ($15 seniors, military; $5 students). 255-1892.

• Pride Liturgy, worship service, homily by The Rev. Pam Vessels and communion for gay, lesbian bisexual and transgendered Christians and their friends, sponsored by Dignity Honolulu, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow with a potluck dinner to follow, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Kapahulu. 536-5536.

• Bible Institute of Hawai'i, classes begin Monday on the books of Proverbs, Esther, I John and courses of study for ministry leaders; continue through July 30 at various churches on O'ahu; $35 per class plus fee for printed materials. 943-0833 or www.biblehawaii.org.

• "How to Incorporate" 8:30 a.m.-noon Monday, and "How to Obtain Tax-Exempt Status," 1:30-5 p.m. Monday, City and County of Honolulu Small Business Resource Center, 1041 Nu'uanu, workshops for faith-based groups who help the homeless; free. Registration required: 522-1858, www.vish.org/homes.

• "Global Nonviolence and Reconciliation," a community interfaith dialogue featuring Sulak Sivaraksa, founder of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center, 10 N. Pauahi St.; free, with a vegetarian potluck reception 6-7 p.m. Reservations: 330-3771.

• Harvest Hawaii, with speaker Greg Laurie and musicians Crystal Lewis, The Katinas, 7 Simple Pieces and Kapena, 7 p.m. Thursday through June 27 (gates open 6 p.m. nightly), Waikiki Shell; free. www.harvest.org.

• "Chinese Religious Death and Dying Traditions and Customs in Hawai'i," workshop presented by the Rev. Duane J.L. Pang on local Chinese and Taoist customs and rituals surrounding death, sponsored by St. Francis Hospice, 8:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Borthwick Mortuary, 1330 Maunakea St.; free. Register by Monday: 595-7566, feliciam@sfhs-hi.org.

• "Learn to Meditate," free classes sponsored by The Know Thyself as Soul Foundation, 6:30 p.m. Friday, MOA Center, 3510 Nu'uanu St.; also, noon June 26, 'Aina Haina Library. (808) 879-0871.

• "Orientation to Zen Practice," instruction in zazen (sitting meditation), 9 a.m. to noon June 26, Palolo Zen Center of the Honolulu Diamond Sangha, 2747 Wai'oma'o Road; free. 735-1347.

• "All Has Meaning: Seeing a Bigger Picture," video talk by Harold Klemp, spiritual leader of Eckankar, 10-11:30 a.m. June 26, Room 201 at Honolulu Eckankar Center, 1056 12th Ave.; free. 735-7719.

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.