Events listed below are free or accept an unspecified donation unless otherwise noted.

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. to noon today, Palolo Zen Center of Honolulu Diamond Sangha. 735-1347.

175th Anniversary Celebration and Lu'au, entertainment by The Makaha Sons and hula halau and Hawaiian foods lu'au, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Keawala'i Congregational Church, Makena, Maui; $30 ($5 for children 12 and younger). 879-5557.

"Family Life Seminar — With Answers," session with Pastor Art Bushnell, 11 a.m. today, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Hau'ula. 227-6413.

The Power of Meditation, learn to create a clear and peaceful future, sponsored by Know Thyself As Soul Foundation, 2 p.m. today, Hawai'i Kai Library. 949-8876.

"Dead Man Walking: The Journey Continues," Sister Helen Prejean, whose book was the basis of the movie "Dead Man Walking," talks about capital punishment and signs copies of her book, 4 p.m. tomorrow, Mystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade University and St. Louis School campus. 735-4801.

"Count It All Joy," talk by Patricia Nielsen of Paratransit Services plus music from the United Church of Christ-Judd Street Handbell Choir, 4 to 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Wesley United Methodist Church, Kahala; 497-1415.

A Bach Vespers for Lent, the church and compline choirs, under the direction of Carl Crosier, and the Bach Chamber Orchestra present Bach cantatas, and Katherine Crosier, organist, performs Bach chorale preludes, 7 p.m. tomorrow, Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St. 941-2566.

Prayer Clusters, share dances and stories of peace, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Calvary by the Sea Lutheran church. 741-9535, 377-5477.

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.