Posted on: Saturday, October 9, 2004

Faith Calendar

Advertiser Staff

Sisters of St. Francis' Mass and reception, celebration of unification of three Franciscan communities of religious women, 10 a.m. today, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. 547-6855.

Book discussion of "Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel," 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 6, Room 201, Honolulu Eckankar Center, 1056 12th Ave. 735-7719, www.eckankar.org.

October Bless Fest benefit concert featuring Christian musical groups, 5 p.m. to midnight today, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park; park and concert $25, concert $15 at door; for City of Joy Community Center, Nanakuli. 783-5654.

Baha'i Interfaith Devotional gathering 6 p.m. today, National Baha'i Center, 3264 Allan Place, Nu'uanu; peace theme, with labyrinth for pre-event meditation; attendees asked to share something of a devotional nature; 595-3314.

Autumn Grand Ceremony, 10 a.m. tomorrow, Konko Mission of Honolulu, 1728 Liliha St. (533-7173); also, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Konko Mission of Wahiawa, 207 Muliwai Ave. (621-6667); and 6 p.m. Friday, Konko Mission of Waipahu, 94-106 Mokukaua St. (677-3716).

"Make No Myth-take," lecture, 11 a.m. tomorrow, Weinberg Studio above Moiliili Community Center thrift store, 2535 S. King St.; sponsored by the NEW Center of Religious Science Studies. 945-3000.

Thanksgiving Festival of Izumo Taisha Mission, with Mikoshi Gojinko 2 p.m. tomorrow and celebration ceremonies 3 p.m., 215 N. Kukui St. 538-7778.

Sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ, dinner 5 p.m. tomorrow and worship and fellowship until 8 p.m., Central Union Church Parish Hall. 595-3935.

Solidarity Sunday Liturgy by Dignity Honolulu, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, St. Mark's Episcopal Church. 536-5536.

Nembutsu seminar, with free lecture by the Rev. Eric Matsumoto on "Inspiring Others," 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Buddhist Study Center, 1436 University Ave. 973-6555.

"Dreams and Our Path to God," 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16, second-floor Maile Room, Education Building, First United Methodist Church, 1020 S. Beretania St.; Friday only $20, two days $75 including lunch. 523-1170.

Ryusei Takeda, Kyoto religion professor, lectures Oct. 16 at Eiben Hall, Ching Conference Center, Chaminade University: "Mutual Transformation of Pure Land Buddhism and Christianity," 10 to 11:30 a.m. and "Religious Pluralism and Pure Land Buddhist Doctrine," 1 to 2 p.m.; lunch and discussion 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lectures free, lunch $5. 735-4822.

Interfaith Alliance Hawai'i second annual meeting and dinner 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 16, Honpa Hongwanji Betsuin; vegetarian buffet; call for location and to register. 737-5177.

Calvary By the Sea 50th anniversary, Oct. 16: installation service 4 p.m., lu'au and entertainment 6 p.m., 'Aina Haina. 377-5477.

"Where the Goddess Dwells: Making Images for Ma Durga," talk by Dr. Susan Bean, 7 p.m. Oct. 16, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts; reception to follow in the Luce Pavilion Courtyard; limited seating; free.

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