Posted on: Saturday, April 2, 2005

Faith Calendar

Advertiser Staff

Aquarian Foundation Open House, fellowship, spiritual healing music, and refreshments, 2-4 p.m. today, Waikiki Park Heights, lobby level. 926-8134.

Hanamatsuri, service to honor Shakyamuni Buddha's birthday, 9 a.m. tomorrow, McKinley High School auditorium, sponsored by the Hawaii Buddhist Council. 949-3995.

"Jews and the American Soul," talk by Andrew R. Heinze on the 350th anniversary of Jewish life in America and music by cantor Ken Aronowitz, 2 p.m. tomorrow, followed by a reception and book signing, UH-Manoa Campus Center Ballroom; free. 924-1338.

Aloha Peacemaker Awards, honoring Dr. Jerry Jampolsky and Diane Cirincione, music and poetry and prayers of peace, 6 p.m. tomorrow, National Bah?'? Center, 3264 Allan Place. 221-6782.

Choral Evensong, with organ and choral music, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, St. Andrews Cathedral. 524-2822, ext. 223.

"The Christ Impulse in our Time," lecture by Betty Staley, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Anthroposophical Society, 2514 Alaula Way, Manoa Valley. 395-1268.

"Death with Dignity — Perspectives of Hospice Chaplains," discussion between Fritz Fitschel and Clarence Liu, followed by a report on the annual meeting and an update of action plans for the homeless, 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, United Church of Christ conference center boardroom. 261-1934.

Via Media, seven-week course on finding the common ground of Christianity and an introduction to the Episcopal faith, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 6-May 18, St. Clement Episcopal Church's Parish House; $35. 955-7745.

"When He Comes," 17th annual Honolulu Conference sponsored by Hawaiian Island Ministries with speakers including John Ortberg, Sy Rogers, Bob Russell, Brenda Salter McNeil and Tony Campolo, seminars, youth track and session, 5 p.m. Thursday through 3:30 p.m. April 9, Hawai'i Convention Center; at the door prices are $35 per session or $249 for three-day event; also, preconference workshops for pastors and spouses, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. April 7; $50 and $25 respectively. Visit www.himonline.org or call 988-9777.

Community Preparedness Workshops, spiritual, physical and emergency preparedness for any type of disaster or shortage, sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, 622 Judd St.; free, donations to Hawaii Foodbank welcomed.

"The Heart Awakened," retreat with Jesuit Father Chircop, sponsored by the Spiritual Life Center, 5 p.m. Friday through 1 p.m. April 10, St. Anthony's Retreat Center, Kalihi Valley; single room $185, double $165. 523-1170.

Bible Institute of Hawai'i Spring Classes, eight-week session on Bible-centered topics including "Finding Yourself in Jesus' Parables," "C.S. Lewis: Artist and Theologian," "Soul Journey" and "Acts: Dangerous People!" classes held at noon or weeknights, April 11-May 25, at churches and community centers; $35 plus workbook cost for some classes. Go to www.biblehawaii.org or call 943-0833.

"Compassion Fatique and Burnout Workshop," Robert Grant leads a class for professional caregivers and ministers, 9 a.m-3 p.m. April 16, Mystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade University campus; $10 advance, $15 at the door, lunch provided for those who register by April 11. Registration: 735-4801.

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