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

Windward Christian Writers Group. Give and receive constructive criticism on works in progress, discuss writing from a Christian perspective and learn about publishing opportunities, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. July 28, Faith Baptist Church, Kailua; 372-0274.

Awakening to Oneness. Talk by Rev. Richard Levy on the power of blessing in the evolution of consciousness with a oneness blessing at each service, 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. July 29, Unity Church of Hawaii, 3608 Diamond Head Circle; 735-4436.

To Honor Irmgard Hormann. Celebration of Hormann's 90th birthday and the contribution she and her family have made to Hawai'i and the church begins with morning worship, 9:15 a.m. July 29. Lutheran Church of Honolulu, Makiki; followed by brunch in the Hodmann Courtyard; 941-2566.

Pet Sunday. Outdoor worship service and blessing of the animals with information on pet care, photo opportunities with your pets, pony rides and refreshments; 9:30 a.m. July 29, Christ Lutheran Church, Mililani; 623-9229.

Why and How We Meditate. Dharma talk by Lama Wangchuk, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. July 29, Shambhala Meditation Center, Kailua; 342-6298, www.ksbcenter.org.

All-Believers Network (Belnet) meeting, with a dialogue on "You Believe What?" between Rev. Irene Matsumoto, minister of Palolo Kwannon Temple, and Elizabeth Kunimoto, a retired UH-Manoa professor of communications and president of Patina Productions, 7-8:30 p.m. July 31, First Unitarian Church, 2500 Pali Highway; 347-3249.

Summer Recital Series. Lunch-time worship and organ music at St. Andrew's Cathedral,12:05-1 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 29; bring a lunch or purchase one at the door; 524-2822.

Spiritual Ecology: Exploring the Relationship Between Religions and Environment. Lecture by Leslie E. Sponse, director of the UH Ecological Anthropology Program, 7 p.m. Aug. 8, Yukiyoshi Room (Krauss O12), UH-Manoa; 956-8246.

Nirvana and Mysticism. Viewing of a DVD by Chogyam Trunga Rinpoche on elements of the Tibetan Buddhist path with readings to prepare for the viewing and a discussion to follow, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 2, Shambhala Meditation Center, Kailua; $5 donation requested but not required; 342-6298, www.ksbcenter.org.

SonForce Kids — Special Agents On a Mission for God. Vacation Bible School for children age 4 through 6th grade, 9-11:30 a.m. Aug. 4, Christ Lutheran Church, Mililani; continues 9:15-11:45 a.m. Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26; 623-9229.

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.