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

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

"A Spiritual View of Yourself Is Transforming," lecture by David Stevens sponsored by the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 10 a.m. today, McCoy Pavilion at Ala Moana Beach Park. 949-8403.

Bodacious Women, festival with an arts and crafts fair, musical entertainment and luncheon, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. today, Central Union Church Parish Hall; $35. 791-5647.

Organ and Harp Recital, young musicians, recipients of scholarships from the American Guild of Organists, perform with Melody Lindsay on harp, 7 p.m. today, Lutheran Church of Honolulu; donations benefit the scholarship fund and the church's organ-maintenance fund. 221-9608.

"Value-Packed Parenting: Raising Rock-Solid Kids in a Pleasure-Driven World," seminar led by Christian psychologist Kevin Leman, followed by entertainment from the Ekolu Boyz, 7-9 p.m. today, Wai'alae Baptist Church, 1047 21st Ave., Kaimuki; sponsored by the Waterhouse Lecture Series. 732-5562, ext. 204.

"Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel," share your experiences, 3 p.m. tomorrow, Honolulu Eckankar Center, 1056 12 Ave. 735-7719.

"Why?: 40 Days Pursuing Answers to Life's Biggest Questions," series of sermons for seekers and believers, 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays through May 27, Kaka'ako Christian Fellowship, McKinley Community School for Adults, 634 Pensacola St. This week: "Why Should I Believe in God in the First Place?" 599-5231.

Better Homes and Marriages, 13-week class on improving communication, roles in marriage, 9:30 a.m. Sundays, April 22-July 15, Ma'ili Bible Church, 87-138 Gilipake St., Wai'anae. 696-3038.

The Dalai Lama speaks about "The Human Approach to World Peace," 2 p.m. Tuesday (gates open at 10 a.m.), Maui County War Memorial Stadium, Kahului; (no bags, including fanny packs and purses; no food or liquids; no cameras; cell phones must be turned off). Information on security and tickets at www.mauiarts.org, (808) 242-7469. A "real-time" webcast of the Dalai Lama's talk will be available at www.tibetfund.org/dalai-lama-maui.html at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

The Dalai Lama speaks about Buddhist philosophy, "Eight Verses for Training the Mind," 2 p.m. Wednesday (gates open at 10 a.m.), Maui County War Memorial Stadium, Kahului. A "real-time" webcast at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

All Believers Network (Belnet) Meeting, with a dialogue between Rev. John Heidel and Bishop Randolph Sykes on the values of respect, acceptance and kindness, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Harris United Methodist Church. 347-3249.

"Mindfulness in Daily Life," seminar on Vipassana meditation and a talk by Grahame White on mindfulness, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Buddhist Study Center, 1436 University Ave. 737-5169, 263-8567.

"Death With Dignity," first in a series of forums on social issues with Buddhist and Jodo Shinshu perspectives on the topic, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Buddhist Study Center, sponsored by Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. 973-6555, 536-7044.

MEJ in Concert, Mission of Entertainer in Jesus musical group from South Korea, presents Christian music with a talk by Youth with a Mission founder Danny Lehmann, 6 p.m. Friday, Diamond Head Theatre. 256-7421, www.mej.or.kr.

Windward Christian Writers Group, give and receive constructive criticism about works in progress in a variety of genres including fiction, nonfiction and children's literature, as well as sharing information on writing and publishing Christian books, 10 a.m.-noon April 28, Faith Baptist Church, Kailua; free. 372-0274.

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.