Events listed below are free or accept an unspecified donation unless otherwise noted. Summer religious programs for children will be listed in this weekly Faith Calendar two weeks before their beginning dates.

Morning of Centering Prayer, join others in a time to contemplate God, 9-11:30 a.m. today, Central Union Church. 739-5288.

"Magic, Intrigue and Illusion: Seeing Beyond the Costumes," workshop led by Rebecca Gittrich Whitecotton, author of "Child of Mine, Know This," on the roles parents and children play and how to see themselves and each other through spiritual eyes, 10 a.m.-noon today, Unity Church of Hawaii; $5 per person or $10 per family. 735-4436.

Windward Christian Writers Group, give and receive constructive criticism on works in progress, discuss writing from a Christian perspective and learn about publishing opportunities, 10 a.m.-noon today, Faith Baptist Church, Kailua. 372-0274.

Open Discussion on Past Lives, for those who have wondered if they have lived before and what the benefits and pitfalls are of knowing about past lives, 10:30 a.m.-noon today, Honolulu Eckankar Center. 735-7719.

Real Heroes, Vacation Bible School where children, ages 5-12, learn how they can make a difference in the real world as envisioned by the United Nations at the Millennium Summit 2000, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, St. Andrew's Cathedral, Van Holt room; $50 includes field trips, lunches, snacks (scholarships available for those who need them).

Summer Recital Series, lunchtime worship and organ music, 12:051 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 29, St. Andrew's Cathedral; bring a lunch or purchase one at the door. 524-2822.

Zen and the Shakuhachi, Kyoen Honda Roshi provides instruction on this Japanese end-blown flute and the practice of suizen (blowing meditation), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 23, Chozen-ji Zen Dojo, Kalihi; $25, includes lunch; sponsored by the Institute of Zen Studies. Registration required: 566-7222.

"Avalanche Ranch: A Wild Ride Through God's Word," Vacation Bible School program for children ages 4 through 6th grade (teens are encouraged to join as crew leaders), 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 25-29, Mililani Presbyterian Church; free. Registration: 623-6663.

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