Huang Lectures, with the Rev. Bernice Powell Jackson discussing the history of the United Church of Christ in the U.S. and how history will shape churches of the future, 9 a.m. today, United Church of Christ, 467 N. Judd St. 526-8418. She also will give a talk titled "Another World Is Possible" at an Interfaith Alliance dinner at 5:30 p.m. today, Nu'uanu Congregational Church; $10 for vegetarian buffet dinner. Reservations: 261-1934.

Morning of Centering Prayer, 9-11:30 a.m. today, Central Union Church Women's Building; calabash donation. 739-5288.

Taizé Prayer Service with chanting and music, 7 p.m. today, Christ Church Uniting, Kailua. 262-6911.

Talk by Stephen Mansfield, author of "The Faith of the American Soldier," "The Faith of George W. Bush" and "Benedict XVI," 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. tomorrow, Leeward Community College Theatre; also, 10 a.m. at Dole Cannery Ballroom; free, sponsored by Grace Bible Church. 484-0061.

Autumn Grand Service for Our Founder, in appreciation of Ikigami Konko Daijin, 10 a.m. tomorrow, Konko Mission of Waipahu; 677-3716.

"Animals Are Souls Too," inspirational reading, songs, contemplation and small group discussions, 10-11 a.m. tomorrow, Kaimuki Community Park's main hall. 735-7719.

Lighthouse Ministries Fair, music, food, keiki games and prizes, 5-9 p.m. tomorrow, Lighthouse Outreach Center, Waipahu; free. 542-1001.

Tsukimi no Kai: Moon Viewing, traditional Shinto blessing, tea ceremony, sake ceremony, folk music and dance, and poetry writing, 6-9 p.m. tomorrow, Kapi'olani Community College's 'Ohi'a building; $30 includes buffet dinner. 306-1876.

"Dream for Africa," talk and photo display by Barbara Bascom, who just returned from Swaziland as a member of the Never Ending Gardens team, 7 p.m. Wednesday, preceded by a potluck supper at 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church; free. Dinner reservations: 522-9555.

Birth of Báb Celebration of the 186th anniversary of the birth of a central figure of the Bahai Faith, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Bahai Center, Palolo; free. 738-5683.

"Shades of the Rainbow — Messages of Hope," talk by Maggie Callanan, author of "Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs and Communications of the Dying," noon Thursday, Hospice of Hilo Community Center; free. Registration: 969-1733.

Brigham Young University-Hawaii Jubilee, devotional, tree planting and picnic, 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Canon Activity Center, La'ie; also, parade, carnival and fireworks, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Oct. 22, BYU campus; free. 293-3545.

Lecture by Vernon Gosney, a former member of the People's Temple, who will discuss his experiences in Jonestown, Guyana before the mass murder/suicide, 1-3 p.m. Friday during Hawai'i Pacific University's "Social Movements" class, Warmer Auditorium, 1060 Bishop St.; free. 544-0879.

11th annual Walk in the Word, starting at 7 a.m. Oct. 22 at McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park, and progressing around Magic Island and back, with continental breakfast and refreshments, worship, music, silent auction, awards and prizes; $10 registration fee includes a free T-shirt, donations accepted to benefit Bible Institute of Hawai'i. 595-4700.

2005 State Youth Rally, Liturgy of the Eucharist, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 22, Blaisdell Concert Hall; $15, sponsored by Catholic youth groups. Registration forms at parish offices. 396-0551.

10th Thanksgiving and Gratitude Seminar, talks by Danny M. Takanishi, Jay Sakashita, George J. Tanabe Jr. and Sayaka Iwata, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 23, Shingon Mission, Hale'iwa; free including lunch. Register by Tuesday: 637-4423.

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.