"Interpersonal Relationships: Closing the Generational Gap," educational sessions to enhance interpersonal and generational relationships; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. today; Honpa Hongwanji Hawai'i Betsuin, 1710 Pali Highway; $50 ($25 students); registration: 622-4320, whmoffice@hawaii.rr.com.

Holiday grief workshop, comfort, support and coping advice; 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. today; Ko'olau Golf Club; $60; 521-1812, 547-6508, 432-8698.

Centering prayer, silent contemplative practices; 9-11:30 a.m. today; Central Union Church; free; 536-6090, cohi@lava.net.

O'ahu Young Adult Congress 2007, speaker sessions, faith-sharing and question-and-answer, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today; St. Stephen's Diocesan Center, 6301 Pali Highway; $15; 520-4337, www.oahuyac.org.

"A Festival of Hope and Light," concerts by jazz musicians, local artists, gospel dance teams and international speakers; 5-9 p.m. today and tomorrow; Waikiki Shell; free; 591-8810.

Dharmachakra Festival, Korean and Thai Buddhist chanting and cultural entertainment; 6:30 p.m. today; Mu Ryang Sa Buddhist Temple, 2420 Halela'au Place; free; 735-7858.

Eckankar worship service, 10-11 a.m.; tomorrow; Kaimuki Community Park, main hall; free; 735-7719.

National Weekend of Unity and Peace film screenings: "10 Questions for the Dalai Lama," 3 p.m., $10; "Khachaturian," 5 p.m., $5 ($3 UH students and faculty); tomorrow; UH-Manoa, Spalding Auditorium; 223-0130.

"Ghosts of Abud Chraib," film screening, part of nationwide anti-torture awareness campaign; 7 p.m., Monday, Buddhist Study Center; 7 p.m., Wednesday, First Unitarian Church; free; 779-3606, samcox@hawaii.rr.com.

Shichi-go-san kimono dressing, for both sexes and all ages; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Nov. 3, reservations by Thursday; Jikoen Hongwanji Mission; $25; 845-3422.

Gospel of Luke, dramatic presentation of the Gospel by Michael Reardon; 7 p.m. Friday; Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church; free; 689-8681.

"Together We Praise," praise and worship; gathering begins 6 p.m. Friday; St. Elizabeth Catholic Church; free; 486-5116, 630-9757.

Holy Spirit Gathering, Hawai'i Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services meeting, with guest speaker the Rev. Ken Templin; 7 p.m. Friday; Our Lady of Good Counsel Church; free; 455-3224.

Ho-on-ko, memorial service for Jodo Shinshu founder Shinran; 1:30 p.m. Oct. 27, 9 a.m. Oct. 28; Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawai'i; free; registration: 531-9088.

"Alpha Course: Exploring the Meaning of Life and Faith," 10-class series on spiritual issues; 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m.; Saturdays through Nov. 17; Central Union Church; free; information and registration: 440-3007.

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.