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Alpha Course, 10-week course that explores the meaning of life and asks questions about the Christian faith; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays; March 29-May 31; Central Union Church; free; registration: 440-3007, ron-ching@centralunionchurch.org.

Fujiko Signs, international public speaker, presents talks on the universal power of prayer; 4 p.m. March 29 at First Church of Christ Scientist, Wahiawa; 12 p.m. March 30 at the Christian Science Society, Kailua; both free; 521-7178.

THE RIGHT REV. DAREN K. WILLIAMS, Anglican bishop, will confirm and receive new members of the church at a pontifical Mass; 4:30 p.m.; March 29; Harris United Methodist Church; 247-4050, www.hawaiianglican.org.

"ALL UNIQUE, ALL GOD'S CHILDREN," retreat for persons with disabilities, led by the Rev. Pat Martin; 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; March 30; St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kane'ohe; free; RSVP: 203-6702, itamashiro@rcchawaii.org.

Science of Mind II, eight-week course on the principles of successful living; 6:15-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays; April 1-May 20; 370 Ilimalia Loop, Kailua; first class free, then $15/class or $100/course; registration: 236-0950, www.windwardrsc.org.

INTERFAITH OPEN TABLE DISCUSSION, with talks on "My Spiritual Journey as a Palestinian and Peace Advocate" and "My Spiritual Journey as a Hindu and Follower of Gandhi"; 7-8:30 a.m.; April 2; First Unitarian Church of Honolulu; free; 779-3606.

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS MINISTRIES CONFERENCE, featuring dozens of speakers and topics, with worship concert by Chris Tomlin; April 3-5, concert 8:30 p.m. April 4; Hawai'i Convention Center; $259 (discounts available), concert $35; 988-9777, www.himonline.org.

"WHEN THINGS FALL APART," discussion of Pema Chodron's teachings, with meditation practice; 7-9 p.m. April 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 5; Buddhist Study Center; $10 ($5 students) first day, $35 ($20) second day; registration: 342-6298, info@ksbcenter.org.

INTRODUCTION TO ZEN MEDITATION; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; April 5; Palolo Zen Center; free; 735-1347, www.diamondsangha.org.

Chittister workshop/retreat, with Sister Joan Chittister, author and commentator; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; April 5; Chaminade University, Mystical Rose Oratory; $20 ($15 advance, free for Chaminade students, faculty and staff); 735-4801, www.marianisthawaii.org; register by March 31 for free lunch.

"Seeking the Lord," gathering inspired by 1 Corinthians 14:26; 9:30 a.m. first and third Sundays of the month; Koko Head Park picnic tables; free; 395-5576.

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

GriefShare, support group to assist those grieving the loss of a loved one; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays; First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu; free; 532-1111.

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