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

"Tell It on the Mountain," concert of carols and spirituals, 7:30 p.m. today, Kilauea Military Camp Chapel, Volcanoes National Park, Big Island. (808) 982-7344.

"Hope and Desirelessness in Mahayan Buddhism," Luis O. Gomez talks on praying for a good rebirth while seeking liberation, 1-5 p.m. today, Buddhist Study Center. 531-1231.

Advent Concert, performances by soprano Any Healey and baritone Jason Healey, 1 p.m. tomorrow, St. Clement Episcopal Church. 955-7745.

Advent Lessons and Carols, music from plainsong to 20th-century composers for choir, congregation, handbells and organ, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, St. Andrew's Cathedral. 524-2822, ext. 223.

The Great "O" Antiphons, Advent procession service with choir and organ carol and anthem music, seasonal lessons, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St. 941-2566.

World AIDS Day Liturgy, remembrance of friends and family who have died of AIDS with a homily by Pam Vessels, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, St. Mark's Episcopal Church; a coffee reception will follow the service; sponsored by Dignity Honolulu. 352-7558.

Interfaith Open Table Hawai'i, talk by Kent Keith on his faith journey and a presentation by Daivadas on the Hare Krishna Temple's Govinda Food Services and sustainable farming for the homeless, 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church. 779-3606.

Carols at St. Andrews, Laurence Paxton leads the attendees in singing sacred and secular Christmas favorites, 7:30 p.m. Friday, St. Andrew's Cathedral; a reception with light refreshments to follow. 524-2822, ext. 223.

"The Shin Buddhist Way of Life in Contemporary Society," lecture by Takamaro Shigaraki in Japanese with English translation, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 9, Honpa Hongwanji; lunch available for purchase. 536-7044, 263-8567.

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.-noon, Dec. 9, Palolo Zen Center of the Honolulu Diamond Sangha; free. 735-1347.

"Jesus In and Out of Context," Fritz Fritschel discusses the figure of Jesus from a Process Theology perspective, 9:30-11 a.m. Lutheran Church of Honolulu. 545-2636.

Jesus Loves You Wai'anae, outreach to Leeward Coast residents with keiki games, crafts, food and gifts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 9, Wai'anae District Park; also, concert with Native Roots and hula halau, 6 p.m. at the park; sponsored by Horizon Christian Fellowship Honolulu. 521-3408.

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.