Faith calendar
Advertiser Staff
Events listed below are free or accept an unspecified donation unless otherwise noted.
Morning of Centering Prayer, time to be still and contemplate God, 9-11:30 a.m. today, Central Union Church. 739-5288.
Alpha Course, the Rev. Ron Ching leads a 10-week class that answers basic questions about the Christian faith and the church, 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. today through April 21, Central Union Church. 440-3007, chingr030@hawaii.rr.com.
"Lord, To Whom Can We Go?" 28th annual Britt Lectures with guest speaker John B. Cobb Jr., Claremont School of Theology emeritus professor, continues 7 p.m. today on "Secular and Religious Alternatives," and tomorrow with "Jesus and the University," plus a seminar, 9 a.m.-noon Monday, First United Methodist Church, 1020 Beretania St. 522-9555.
Sonicflood, Christian rock band in concert, 7 p.m. today, Calvary Chapel Komo Mai, Pearl City; free. 524-0844.
Secrets of Building Spiritual Strength Every Day, video from Harold Klemp and Eckankar worship service, 9:30-11 a.m. tomorrow, Kaimuki Community Park main hall. 735-7719.
Self-Hypnosis and Meditation, workshop with Sunny Massad, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow, Hawaii Wellness Retreat House; $59. Register: 848-5544, www.hawaiiwellnessinstitute.org.
Immaculée Ilibagiza, Rwanda genocide survivor, speaks about her experience, 7 p.m. tomorrow, St. Augustine Church, Waikiki. 203-6733.
International Leadership and Assimilation Conference, learn how to lead with aloha, strengthen a multi-cultural church, increase involvement of church members, lead a children's ministry, Tuesday through Thursday, International Baptist Church. Register: 595-6352.
Gospel Choir Workshop, develop repertoire, performance and conducting skills and learn the characteristics of gospel solo and choral techniques, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, K”hei Charter School, Maui. (808) 298-9022.
Theosophy and Meditation, 12-week class taught by the Rev. Jan Schmidt on mind/body integration, 7-8:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays beginning Feb. 20, 1532 Ulupi'i St., Kailua. Reservations: 262-6598.
Exploring Buddhism: Got Questions? Panelists answer questions on Buddhist meditation practice. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Pacific Buddhist Academy, Honpa Hongwanji Betsuin lounge, 1727 Pali Highway. 263-8567.
Women Directed By the Word, Women's Fellowship Conference with presentations by Diane Taylor, Yvonne Tucker and Denise Edwards, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 24, City of Refuge Christian Church, Waipahu; $15 includes breakfast. 677-5677.
Fear of the Differences, Duncan R. Williams, associate professor of Japanese Buddhism at the University of California at Berkeley, speaks on "Japanese-American Buddhists and the World War II Internment Camps;" Tom Coffman introduces his documentary, "The First Battle"; Rev. David Hirano of Central Union Church presents his reflections on his father's internment; Kenneth Tanaka moderates a panel discussion on the implications of the internment today; 2-7 p.m. Feb. 24, Chaminade University Eiben Hall.
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.