"The Vision of Buddhism in the Department of Religion, University of Hawai'i and the Community," symposium with UH professors; 9-11 a.m. today; The Buddhist Study Center, 1436 University Ave.; free; 973-6555.

"A Process Pitch to Hitchens," process theology forum on the book "God is Not Great"; 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10, repeats noon tomorrow; Lutheran Church of Honolulu; free; 545-2636.

John 17:21 Ministry, gathering of ministry for the disabled; 4-6:30 p.m. tomorrow; Wesley United Methodist Church; free; 497-1415.

Choral Evensong, organ and choral music directed by John Renke; 7:30 p.m. tomorrow; St. Andrew's Cathedral; calabash offering; 524-2822, ext. 217.

Interfaith Open Table, with Pacific Buddhist Academy headmaster Pieper Toyama and Subud practitioner Reynold Feldman; 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday; Temple Emanu-El; free; 261-4586, jheidel@hawaii.rr.com.

Marriage workshops, led by the Rev. Robert Ruhnke; 7-9 p.m. Thursday, St. Philomena's Catholic Church; 9 a.m.-noon next Saturday, St. John Apostle and Evangelist Catholic Church; free; RSVP: 625-7430, repugs@yahoo.com.

"Lineage and Devotion in Shambhala Buddhism," learn about central figures of Shambhala Buddhism; 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 22; Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, 'Aikahi Shopping Center; $10/session, plus $40 for Nov. 22 class; registration: 342-6298, info@ksbcenter.org.

"Bhutan: Taking the Middle Path to Happiness," film screening, lecture and musical performance; 7:30 p.m. Thursday; St. Andrew's Cathedral, Tenney Theater; free; mgilbert@hpu.edu, www.saintandrewscathedral.net.

"Buddhist Culture and Social Welfare," lecture by Ryukoku University President Dosho Wakahara; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday; The Buddhist Study Center; no charge for lecture, lunch $7; 973-6555.

"Walk the Talk — Shelter the People," walk around O'ahu to raise awareness about homelessness; through Friday; registration: 781-9916, www.walkthetalkhawaii.org.

Healing Arts Expo, information on and demonstrations of various healing systems; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. next Saturday; Unity Church of Hawaii; free; 735-4436, http://unityhawaii.org.

"Alpha Course: Exploring the Meaning of Life and Faith," 10-class series on spiritual issues; 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. today and next Saturday; Central Union Church; free; information and registration: 440-3007.

Shichigosan, traditional Japanese kimono dressing for children; through Nov. 30; Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha-Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu; $50; reservations: 841-4755, kotohira@hawaiiantel.net.

Soka Gakkai International meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesdays; 2729 Pali Highway; free; 341-5684, www.sgi-usa.org.

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.