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

Passover Seder, traditional ceremonial dinner with readings from the Haggadah and rabbinical commentary on Passover customs, 6:45 p.m. today, St. Pius X Church hall; sponsored by the Manoa Punahou Catholic Community. 973-2211.

"The Witness: Upon This Rock," portrayal of Christ's life, death and resurrection through music and drama, presented by Pacific Island Praise, 7 p.m. today, tomorrow, Thursday, Friday and April 7, Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church. 524-1352.

"Lift Up the Cross," Easter choral music by the chancel choir and narration by Mark Au and Lori Yamashiro, 9 a.m. tomorrow, Nu'uanu Congregational Church. 595-3935.

Palm Sunday Service, with the chancel choir singing Mozart's "Coronation Mass," 10 a.m. tomorrow, Christ's Church Uniting, Kailua. 262-6911.

Organ Recital and Choral Evensong, organ music by Barber, Jongen, Bach and Langlais and choral music by Ippolitov-Ivanov, Gardiner and Hoiby, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, St. Andrew's Cathedral. 524-2822, ext. 223.

"Remember the Greatest Man Who Ever Lived," examination of who Jesus was, 7 p.m. Monday, Kailua High School cafeteria; sponsored by Keolu Hills Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. 262-8426.

Passover services and meals, evening services 6:30 p.m. Monday, Friday and April 8 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 and 9; morning services 10 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, April 7, 9 and 10; seder meals 7 p.m. Monday and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, by reservation only ($60 adult members, $95 visiting adults; $40 children of members, $60 children of visitors). Meal reservations: 735-8161.

"What's So Good About Good Friday," experience Christ's passion in preparation for the celebration of his resurrection, 9 a.m.-noon Friday, St. Andrew's Cathedral Van Holt room. 524-2822, ext. 220.

Celebration of Our Lord's Passion, choral, vocal instrumental works and reflections and narrations on Christ's suffering on the cross including the Hawai'i debut of Rene Clausen's sacred choral work "Memorial," written in response to the events of Sept. 11, 11 a.m. Friday, Kawaiaha'o Church. 532-1269.

Annual Ecumenical Good Friday Service, multimedia presentation on "The Seven Last Words of Christ"; meditations by pastors from different denominations; vocal, instrumental music and dance; noon Friday, Central Union Church. A showing of the film, "The Passion of Christ" follows at 1:30 p.m.

Bible Institute of Hawaii, classes offered at various locations on O'ahu including "Launching Out: Basics of Christian Growth," with Pastor Bradsteet Smith; "Find Yourself in Jesus' Parables," with Ada Lum; "A Survey of the Old Testament," with Pastor Gary Lau; "Uncovering the Koran: a Biblical and Compassionate Response," with Rabbi Daniel Vargas; plus others, April 9 through May 31; $35 per class. Schedule and registration information: 595-4700, www.biblehawaii.org.

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICES

Easter Sunrise services will be held April 8 at these locations:

Greater Honolulu

"Hosanna ia ke Akua," 6 a.m., Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park; message by Bill Stonebraker, worship music and hula, water baptisms, with refreshments to follow; sponsored by Calvary Chapel, Komo Mai. 524-0844.

106th annual Punchbowl Service, message by the Rev. Charles Buck of the United Church of Christ, Hawai'i Conference, music by the Royal Hawaiian Band; 6:15 a.m., National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific; parking available in the crater or catch one of the specially marked TheBus running between Waikiki, Alapa'i Terminal to Punchbowl (regular fares apply); sponsored by the Hawaii Council of Churches. 384-8701.

"Touch Me and See," 6:30 a.m., hula mound near Duke Kahanamoku statue, Waikiki; message by Dennis K. Sallas, water baptisms to follow; sponsored by Ekolu Mea Nui Ministries and Hope Chapel South Shore, Waikiki. 926-5544.

Sunrise Service, 6:30 a.m., Kauluwila Mission Corps, 296 Vineyard Blvd; sponsored by The Salvation Army. 440-1830.

East O'ahu

Oceanfront Easter Sunrise Service, 6 a.m., 5339 Kalaniana'ole Highway, 'Aina Haina; sponsored by Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church. 377-5477.

Hawai'i Kai Community Sunrise Service, 6 a.m., Maunalua Bay Beach Park, Kalaniana'ole Highway; sponsored by Harbor Church and other Hawai'i Kai churches. 447-9269.

Greet the Risen Christ, 6 a.m., Blowhole Lookout, Koko Head; sponsored by the youth of Nu'uanu Congregational Church. 595-3935.

Central O'ahu and North Shore

Easter Sunrise Service, 6:30 a.m., 91-660 Pohakupuna Road, 'Ewa Beach; sponsored by 'Ewa Beach United Methodist Church. 689-0153.

Easter Sunrise Service, 6:30 a.m., 95-801 Kipapa Drive, Mililani; sponsored by Mililani Missionary Church. 623-4469.

North Shore Community Easter Sunrise Service, 6:30 a.m., Kai'aka Park, Hale'iwa; sponsored by First Baptist Church of Hale'iwa, First Brazilian Church in Hawai'i, House of Restoration Church, Lili'uokalani Protestant United Church of Christ, Once-A-Month Church, Sunset Beach Christian Church, Waialua Christian Church and Waialua United Church of Christ. 637-9364.

Windward O'ahu

Sunrise Service, 6 a.m., Kalama Beach, Kailua; sponsored by Windward Unity Church. 262-6731.

Sunrise Service, 6:30 a.m., meadow fronting the church, 51-558 Kamahameha Highway, Ka'a'awa; sponsored by Hope United Methodist Church. 220-3130.

Easter "Sonrise" Service, 7 a.m., Hawai'i Pacific University, Hawai'i Loa campus, Kane'ohe; sponsored by St. Mark Lutheran Church. 247-4565.

Leeward O'ahu

Sunrise Service, 6 a.m., 92-611 Makakilo Drive, Kapolei; sponsored by Makakilo Baptist Church. 672-3505.

11th annual Non-Denominational Sunrise Service, music, dance, readings and sharing thoughts, 6 a.m., Makua Valley; sponsored by Hawai'i Ecumenical Council, Malama Makua, American Friends Service Committee, Hui Malama o Makua and others. Register by Wednesday: 696-4677, 695-1267.

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.