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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, February 18, 2006

Faith calendar

Advertiser Staff

Morning of Centering Prayer, a time to contemplate God and your life in silence, 9-11:30 a.m. today, Central Union Church, Women's Building; calabash donation. 739-5288.

4th annual Kirk Cashmere Jewish Film Festival continues noon today through 7:30 p.m. Monday, UH-Manoa Spalding auditorium; films include "Le Grande Role," "Only Human," "Resisting Forces," "Go for Zucker!"; $6 ($25 for five-film pass for $25 available at Temple Emanu-El, which is sponsoring the festival. Complete schedule of films: 223-0130.

27th Britt Lecture Series, guest lecturer George Tinker, professor of American Indian Cultures and Religious Traditions at Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colo., presents a series of talks, "Indians, Missionaries and Liberation: Paddling a Canoe Upstream," 7 p.m. today and tomorrow, First United Methodist Church; free. 522-9555.

Windward United Church of Christ Cornerstone Sunday, charter members will be recognized, former pastor Rev. Richard A. Walenta will speak and a plaque will be dedicated in celebration of the church's 50th year, 9 a.m. tomorrow, at the church, 38 Kane'ohe Dr., Kailua; refreshments and fellowship follow the service. 254-3802.

"Discover Your Divine Design," Stan Ponz shows how to identify your spiritual gifts and how your personality affects your ministry within the church, 3:30-7:30 p.m. tomorrow, International Baptist Church, 20 Dowsett Ave.; $15 per person or $25 per couple. 595-6352.

Parish Nurse Training, five-day course for registered nurses led by Carol Story on the skill of combining faith and health provision in the role of parish nurse, Monday-Friday, Castle Medical Center, Kailua; $50 registration fee; continuing education credits may be earned through taking the course. Call for a complete schedule: 247-2828.

Prayer Clusters, a time for a song, a dance, a story, a prayer, 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, on the ocean at Calvary By the Sea church; free. 377-5477, 741-9535.

Charles W. Dahlquist II, Young Men General President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, presents a series of talks for adults who are involved in the church's scouting program, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kane'ohe Stake Center; also, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Kaua'i Stake Center, Lihu'e and 7 p.m. Thursday, Kona Stake, Waimea Chapel, Waimea, Big Island. 595-6366, ext. 239.

Nancy Evans, parish nurse of St. Clair Shores, Mich., and creator of Walk to Jerusalem, provides training on starting the health program in Island churches, 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Castle Medical Center's Wellness Auditorium, Kailua; free. Registration required: 247-2828.

"Lead a Life of Kindness," learn to share love and wisdom through kindness to others, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 25, Seicho-No-Ie Hawaii, 1333 Matlock Ave.; $10 includes lunch. Reservations: 537-6965.

Orientation to Zen Practice, basic instruction in zazen (sitting meditation) and information about practice forms for beginners or those wanting a refresher, 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 25, Palolo Zen Center of the Honolulu Diamond Sangha; free. 735-1347.

Love's Healing Presence and Compassionate Caring, Bernadette K. Park, a holistic practitioner, shares her experience in care-giving, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 25, Spiritual Life Center, 1020 S. Beretania St.; $30, bring a sack lunch. Reservation: 523-1170.

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