Faith Calendar
A Ministry and Angel Rock Celebration by Special Angels, a spiritual ministry for persons with mental retardation, with dancing, games and refreshments, 10 a.m. to noon today, St. Andrew's Cathedral; free. 585-7357.
Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, opening Lhasang blessing and meditation at 9 a.m., brunch at 10:30 a.m. and talk on Shambhala Buddhism at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Aikahi Shopping Center second floor, Kailua; free. 254-5577.
"The Need for Peace and Religious Harmony," talk by Swami Bhaskarananda, sponsored by the Vedanta Society of Hawaii, 11 a.m. tomorrow, YWCA Room 105, 1040 Richards St.; free. 531-4589.
"In Faith, Women Shape the World Through Friendship," May fellowship program focusing on women in the New Testament through poetry and dramatic readings, 4 p.m. tomorrow, Christ Church United Disciples and Presbyterians; free. 737-2656.
Introduction to the Diamond Approach, spiritual practices for inner development, 6:30 to 9 p.m. tomorrow; free. Call for registration and location: 988-4119.
"A Bach Pilgrimage — The Early Years," program of instrumental, choral and organ music, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Lutheran Church of Honolulu; $15 general, $12 seniors, $10 students, a benefit for the Institute of Human Services. 941-2566.
Organ Recital and Choral Evensong, with the church choir presenting music by Gardiner and Stanford along with organ music by Bach, Jongen, Langlais and Vierne, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, St. Andrew's Cathedral; free. 524-8632.
Pray Hawaii Project, monthly meeting to pray for a drug-free state, 7 p.m. Tuesday, First Assembly of God, Red Hill. 836-2300.
"Basic Teachings of Shin Buddhism," a talk by Al Bloom and meeting of the All Believers Network (Belnet), 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Room 9, Harris United Methodist Church; free. 371-9360.
"Let Freedom Ring," 53rd annual National Day of Prayer, with a rally to honor U.S. troops, 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Hawai'i State Capitol auditorium. 623-2363, 668-9857.
Tibetan Meditation Seminar, four-part class taught by Lama Tempa Gyeltshen, on shinay (calm-abiding) to develop stability and focus of mind, 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. May 8, also 8 to 10 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. May 9, Kagyu Thegchne Ling in Nu'uanu; $15 per session or $45 for both days. 595-8989.
"Awakening the Divine Feminine," blending the wisdom of many faith traditions to connect to the receptive, intuitive side of your mind, sponsored by the Spiritual Life Center, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 8, Paewalani Retreat Center, Kane'ohe; $25, bring your own lunch. Call or e-mail your reservation: 523-1170, spirlife@lava.net.
Send announcements 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.
