Posted on: Saturday, November 27, 2004

Faith Calendar

Advertiser Staff

"A Spiritual Approach to Health and Healing," workshop led by Evan Mehlenbacher on prayer and the divine laws that enable healing, 10:30 a.m.-noon today, Ala Moana Hotel's Garden Lanai; $10 registration includes a copy of Mary Baker Eddy's "Science and Health." Registration: 949-1421.

"Waking Dreams — Discover the Little Miracles in Life," exploring how Divine Spirit works in everyday life, 10-11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Honolulu Eckankar Center; free. 735-7719.

Christmas "Messiah," 57th annual performance by the Oratorio Choir and Handel Festival Chamber Orchestra of the portion of the "Messiah" which tells the story of Christ's birth, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Central Union Church; offering received to defray orchestral expenses. 941-0957.

"Death, Dying and Grief," with Chaplain Roy Gaton discussing how to develop a personal philosophy and theology of suffering and death and how to help those who are grieving, 7 p.m. Monday, Castle Medical Center's Wellness & Lifestyle Center auditorium; free. 263-5400.

"The Nature of Effective Prayer," eight-session class taught by the Rev. Frank White on forms of prayer and how they can affect your life, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 30 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.

All Believers Network (Belnet) forum on a description of the Eternal Being and of life in the hereafter as taught in various religions, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Harris United Methodist Church, Room 9; free. 383-2616, 262-9061.

"This Thing Called You," eight-session class taught by the Frank White to help you come to a greater understanding of yourself, 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec.1 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.

"The Da Vinci Code: Fact or Fiction?" an evidence-and-answers conference featuring Pat Zukeran discussing Dan Brown's best seller, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Kalihi Union Church; free. 841-7022.

Christmas in Kaimuki, with performance by Randy and Gay Hongo and Tony and Jenny Tam Sing, 7:30 p.m. next Saturday and Dec. 5, Kaimuki Christian Church; an offering will be taken to benefit Common Grace, a program of support for Hawai'i's schoolchildren. 834-1000, 735-1771.

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.