Posted on: Saturday, February 26, 2005

FAITH BRIEFS
Zen community subject of lecture

Advertiser Staff

Helen Baroni, associate professor of religion at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa, will give an audiovisual presentation on the path of a contemporary American Zen community, "Holding Up The Lamp," at 7 p.m. March 6 at the Palolo Zen Center, Honolulu Diamond Sangha, 2747 Wai'omao Road. Information: 735-1347, or Helen Baroni at 956-4203.

'Reflections for Lent' March 6

St. Andrew's Cathedral will host "Choral Evensong: Reflections for Lent" at 7:30 p.m. March 6. Guest artists include Susan Purnell on flute, David Masunaga on oboe and Sharene Boulos on harp. Information: 524-2822, Ext. 223.

Christians unite in day of prayer

Church Women United's local contingent will celebrate the World Day of Prayer with a service at 4 p.m. March 6 at Aiea United Methodist Church, 99-101 Laulima Road.

The event unites Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox and other Christians in more than 170 countries for a day of prayer. Information: Janet Harada, 737-2656.

Two day workshop at Beretania church

Retired Bishop Remi J. De Roo will be among those presenting "Our Journey: From Knowing God to be Known by God," at First United Methodist Church, 1020 S. Beretania St.

The sessions are at 7 p.m. March 11 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 12. Cost is $75 for both days; $55 for Saturday only and $25 for Friday only. Information: 523-1170.

Busy weekend for Church of Christ

The United Church of Christ celebrates two installations this weekend. The Rev. Dr. Charles Buck will be installed by the Association of Hawaiian Evangelical Churches and the O'ahu Association at Kawaiaha'o Church at 11 a.m. today, and Kahu Curtis P. Kekuna will be installed at 4 p.m. tomorrow. Information: 522-1333.