"Alpha Course: Exploring the Meaning of Life and Faith," 10-class series on spiritual issues; 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m.; Saturdays starting Sept. 15; Central Union Church; free; information and registration: 440-3007.

Eckankar worship service, inspirational reading, group song and discussion, youth service; 10-11 a.m.; Sept. 16; Kaimuki Park main hall; 735-7719.

"Pathways to Peace and Social Justice in Hawai'i," talk by state Rep. Hermina Morita, D-14th; 7-8:30 p.m.; Sept. 19; Kaka'ako Homeless Shelter; 949-2220.

A Concert for Peace, celebration of the first annual Peace Day in Hawai'i; 7-9 p.m.; Sept. 21; Mo'ili'ili Hongwanji Mission; free; 949-1659.

Yom Kippur at Congregation Sof Ma'arav: Kol Nidre 6:15 p.m. Sept. 21; services 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. followed by break-the-fast dairy potluck Sept. 22; 595-3678.

Yom Kippur at Temple Emanu-El: Kol Nidre 6:15 p.m. Sept. 21; morning service 9:30 a.m., children's service 2 p.m., afternoon service (Yizkor and Neilah) 3 p.m., break the fast 6:45 p.m. Sept. 22; 595-7521.

Yom Kippur at Ala Moana Hotel: Kol Nidre 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21; morning service 10 a.m., Yizkor service 11:30 a.m., Neilah service 5:45 p.m., break the fast 7:15 p.m. Sept. 22; 735-8161.

"Dreams and Spiritual Growth," workshop by Herman Riffel and Bruce Saunders; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sept. 22; St. Andrew's Cathedral; 234-5282.

Fourth annual Hanukkah Toy Drive, collection of American-made toys, clothes and monetary donations for children in Israeli hospitals; 7 p.m.; Fridays through Sept. 28; Beth Israel Ministries International; 623-2363.

"How Safe are Our Nation's Freedoms?" Interfaith Alliance Hawai'i's annual celebration dinner; 6 p.m., registration begins at 5:30 p.m.; Oct. 7, RSVP by Sept. 30; Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin; $15 ($10 students, free for children 12 and younger); 779-3606 or samcox@hawaii.rr.com.