A Morning of Centering Prayer, rest and renew with a mini-silent retreat; 9-11:30 a.m.; Dec. 15; Central Union Church, women's building; free; 536-6090.

Introduction to Zen Meditation; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Dec. 15; Palolo Zen Center; free; 735-1347.

Holiday concert, with the Lutheran Church of Honolulu Choir; 11:30 a.m.; Dec. 15; Hawai'i State Library; free; 586-3535.

"Have a Rockin' Christmas," concert featuring Arkeo, Dear Savior, Legacy and Malachi; 6 p.m.; Dec. 15; Bethel Chapel Assembly of God; $6; 677-3992, 221-5505.

Christmas concert, featuring string, piano and vocal performances; 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 15; Calvary Episcopal Church; free; 247-2733.

"Eck is Love," Eckankar service, followed by discussion and light refreshments; 9:30-11 a.m.; Dec. 16; Kaimuki Community Park, main hall; free; 735-7719.

"Moses: The Prince of Egypt," musical performed by the New Hope Christian Fellowship Youth Choir; 4 p.m.; Dec. 16; Farrington High School Auditorium; $10 balcony, $12 orchestra; information: 842-4242, ext. 411, www.enewhope.org.

Carol concert, celebration of the carol's history and different forms; 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 16; St. Andrew's Cathedral; free; 524-2822, ext. 217.

Gospel Christmas concert, celebration of Jesus' birth through song and dance; 7 p.m.; Dec. 19 and 26; City of Refuge Christian Church; free; 677-5677.

"Blue Christmas: A Service of Reflection for the Longest Night," service for those who struggle during the holiday season; 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 21; St. Andrew's Cathedral; free; 524-2822, ext. 217.

"Live Nativity," outdoor re-enactment of the first Christmas, with actors and live animals; 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 21 to 24; Wai'oli Gardens; free; 988-2136.

"Getting Through the Holidaze," support group to help people thrive through the holiday season; 7-9 p.m. Thursdays; through Dec. 27; Unity Church of Hawaii; free; 536-8012.

Soka Gakkai International meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesdays; 2729 Pali Highway; free; 341-5684, www.sgi-usa.org.

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.

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