Faith calendar
Events listed below are free or accept an unspecified donation unless otherwise noted. Summer religious programs for children will be listed in this weekly Faith Calendar two weeks before their beginning dates.
Pet Blessing Festival, bring leashed or caged pets for a blessing, with treats for dogs and cats to follow, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow at the Shinto shrine Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha — Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu. 841-4755.
Visakha Puja Celebration, ceremonies, lessons and chanting to honor the birth of Buddha, his awakening and death, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow, Wat Buddhajakramongkolvararam (Thai Buddhist Temple of Hawaii), Pearl City. 456-4176, 384-9730.
Dignity Honolulu Advent Liturgy and Potluck, communion and service for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered Christians, with a homily by the Rev. Pam Vessels, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Kapahulu; bring food and a canned food item. 734-7313.
"Leading God's People to Excellence", Woman's Board of Mission's annual meeting, with the Rev. Loimata Soa as speaker, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Waipahu United Church of Christ; $12. Reservation: 791-5647.
Summer Recital Series, lunchtime worship and organ music, 12:05-1 p.m. Wednesdays, June 6-Aug. 29, St. Andrew's Cathedral; bring a lunch or purchase one at the door. 524-2822.
Orientation to Zen Practice, basic instruction in zazen (sitting meditation) and information on zen practice, 9 a.m.-noon June 9, Palolo Zen Center of the Honolulu Diamond Sangha. 735-1347.
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.