Posted on: Saturday, June 25, 2005

Faith Calendar

Advertiser Staff

Christian Education: Option or Necessity? seminar addresses issues for students in public, private and home schools, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. today, Calvary Chapel, 'Aiea; free. 524-0846.

Orientation to Zen Practice, introduction for beginners and a refresher for others, covers basic instruction in zazen (sitting meditation) and Zen practice forms, 9 a.m.-noon today, Palolo Zen Center of the Honolulu Diamond Sangha; free. 735-1347.

2nd annual Ecumenical Praise & Worship, sponsored by the Catholic Campus Ministry, 6-9 p.m. today, Leeward Community College's Tuthill courtyard; free. 455-0242.

"The Language of Love," Pastor Ron Ching speaks on eight ways to say "I love you," first in a series on maintaining a loving spirit, 6 p.m. today, Central Union Church's women's building; free. 440-3007.

2nd annual Hawaii Vocal Masterworks Festival, performance of Ralph Vaughan Williams' "Dona Nobis Pacem," 7:30 p.m. today and 4 p.m. tomorrow, Chaminade University Mystical Rose Oratory; $35 preferred seating, $20 general, $15 military and seniors, $5 students. 263-6341.

20th anniversary of the Pearl City Thai Buddhist Temple, daylong celebration of Wat Buddhajakramongkolvararam with cultural foods, costumes, dance, kick-boxing, a beauty contest and folk and popular music, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. tomorrow, Kapi'olani Park bandstand; free. 456-4176, 384-9730.

"Get Real," talk by Alan Cohen on becoming freer, happier and more successful by becoming more real, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. tomorrow, Unity Church of Hawaii at Diamond Head; free. 735-4436.

Arpa Concert, sermon on the teachings of Buddhism at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, followed by Akihiro Shiga playing a traditional Spanish harp at 10:30 a.m., Jodo Mission of Hawaii; free. 949-3995.

"Spiritual Growth in Our Relationships," workshop, 10 a.m. tomorrow, Honolulu Eckankar Center; free. 735-7719.

"Praising My Savior All the Day Long," concert of sacred songs by soprano Sherry Chock Wong, 10:15 a.m. tomorrow, Waiokeola Congregational Church; free. 737-0541.

Jodo Shu Pure Land, Rev. Hoyu speaks on this Buddhist ministry, sponsored by Humanists Hawaii, 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, UH-Manoa's Krauss Hall. 261-3452.

"License to Thrive," Alan Cohen leads a seminar on identifying and expressing your personal positive power, 2-5 p.m. tomorrow, Unity Church of Hawaii at Diamond Head; $35. 735-4436.

The Classic Imperials, contemporary Christian music group in concert, 7 p.m. tomorrow, Central Baptist Church; free. 538-6833.

Honolulu Pride Liturgy and Potluck, Dignity Honolulu holds a service and potluck supper for the community of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered Christians, 7:30 p.m. liturgy with supper following at 8:30 p.m. tomorrow, St. Mark's Church, Kapahulu; free. 536-5536.

"The Path of Hearing," Kim Payton speaks in the series on modern mystics at the monthly All Believers Network (Belnet) meeting, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Harris United Methodist Church, room 9. 383-2616, 262-9061.

"Building Character Like Jesus," evening program of arts and crafts, music, games, sports, puppets and construction projects for children in preschool to 6th grade, 5-9 p.m. Fridays, July 1-22, Nu'uanu Congregational Church; free. 595-3935.

VeggieTales Premiere, be one of the first to view the new video, "Minnesota Cuke," and enjoy keiki games, crafts, prizes, shave ice and cotton candy, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 2, Calvary Chapel Honolulu, 'Aiea; free. 524-0844.

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.