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

"A Theology for Skeptics and Cynics," Fritz Fritschel leads a discussion of how process theology might answer a postmodern person's questions about faith and atheism, 9:30-11 a.m. today, Lutheran Church of Honolulu. fritlang@msn.com.

"Transforming the Heart of the World," The Rev. Carl Arico and Gail Fitzpatrick-Hopler present talks on prayer plus video presentation by the Rev. Thomas Keating and practice in centering prayer, 2-5 p.m. tomorrow, Central Union Church Parish Hall, sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of Hawaii (due to illness, Keating will not be able to attend in person as previously publicized). 536-6090.

189th birthday anniversary of Baha-u-llah, celebration of the founder's birth, 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, Honolulu Bahái Center, Palolo. 595-3314.

Shichigosan, traditional Japanese children's Shinto blessing during the month of November, Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha (Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu); $50 donation includes blessing, omamori, gift bag and complimentary kimono rental and dressing. Call for a reservation: 841-4755.

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.