"Morning of Centering Prayer," learn to be still and open up to God; 9-11:30 a.m. today; Central Union Church; free; 739-5288.

"Hawaiian Homeless Companion," radio-style musical variety show, benefit for Angel Network Charities; 5:30 p.m. today; Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church; $10 ($5 children); 550-8457.

"Israel's Scriptures Through the Eyes of the Gospel Writers," Britt Lecture Series presented by Richard B. Hays; 7 p.m. today and tomorrow; First United Methodist Church; free; 522-9560.

Dignity Honolulu House Party, fundraiser for Dignity USA; 7:30 p.m. today; Queen Emma Gardens, Tea House No.2; $10 donation; 352-7558.

Kirk Cashmere Jewish Film Festival, movies that cover all aspects of Jewish life throughout history; opening ceremony and film 7 p.m. today, other showings at 2, 4:30 and 7 p.m. tomorrow and Monday; UH Spalding Auditorium; $7/movie, $30/five-film pass; 223-0130.

Henry Opukahaia Sunday, worship service celebrating Opukahaia, the first Hawaiian convert to Christianity; 9 a.m. tomorrow; Waiokeola Congregational Church, 4705 Kilauea Ave.; 737-0541.

The House of Light book discussion group talks about "The Divine Matrix" by Gregg Braden; 6:30-8 p.m.; Feb. 19; Abundant Life Center, 94-359 Makohilani St., Mililani; 623-8551.

Marriage annulment workshop, the Rev. Mark Gantley, judicial vicar of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu, provides information on the Tribunal process of petitioning for a marriage annulment; 7 p.m.; Feb. 19; St. Stephen Diocesan Center; free; 203-6766.

Taizé prayer, candlelit service with chant, prayer and reflection; 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 19; Catholic Campus Ministry (Newman Center), UH-Manoa; 988-6222.

Adult faith formation evening, author and scholar Steven Bridge of St. Joseph College (Standish, Maine) discusses New Testament accounts of Jesus' life; Mass 6 p.m., discussion 7-8:30 p.m.; Feb. 20; Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; free; 203-6747.

"A Celebration of God's Love," benefit concert for St. Anthony School; 7 p.m.; Feb. 21; Farrington High School auditorium; $20-$50 donation; 845-2769.

"Extreme Makeover: The Emotionally Healthy Church," discussion on strategies for discipleship; 6-8 p.m.; Feb. 22; St. Timothy's Episcopal Church; free; registration: 488-5747.

Maitri Space Awareness retreat, learn contemplative meditation using the five Buddha Wisdom Families, preceded by free public talk 7-9 p.m. Feb. 22, retreat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 23-26; Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, 'Aikahi Park Shopping Center; $300 (no one turned away for lack of funds); registration: 342-6298.

"DivorceCare," coping mechanisms and practical guidance for people going through a divorce; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through February; First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu at Ko'olau Golf Club; free; 254-3136.

"Catholics Returning Home," series for nonpracticing Catholics to consider renewing their relationship with the Catholic Church; 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Feb. 28; Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; free; 349-6389, zoue@yahoo.com. Also at St. John Vianney Church; 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays through March 11; free; 262-8317, sjv920@lava.net.

"Seeking the Lord," gathering inspired by 1 Corinthians 14:26; 9:30 a.m. first and third Sundays of the month; Koko Head Park picnic tables; free; 395-5576.

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

GriefShare, support group to assist those grieving the loss of a loved one; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays; First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu; free; 532-1111.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: Faith Calendar, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; faith@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Faith Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.