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IZUMO TAISHAKYO MISSION, traditional New Year's blessings, with new ofuda and omamori available, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 3 and 4. 538-7778.

STATEWIDE PRAYER WATCH, a time of fasting and prayer, sponsored by a network of Christian churches, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 3, Aloha Stadium; doors open 3 p.m., pre-event worship 3:30 p.m. 456-7729.

BURNING BOWL CEREMONY, a symbolic letting go of past worries and expression of hope for the new year, 9 a.m. Jan. 4, Windward Unity Church, Kailua. 262-6731.

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS, led by the cathedral choir, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 4, Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. Andrew. 524-2822.

EPIPHANY AT THE CATHEDRAL (12th Day of Christmas), a communion service marking the arrival of the three kings at Jesus' birthplace, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 6, Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. Andrew. 524-2822.

INTERFAITH OPEN TABLE DISCUSSION, a discussion series promoting positive healing of religion in public life through dialogue, "Interfaith Marriage and Spiritual Care," with Melvin Hayase discussing the work of the Counseling and Spiritual Care Center of Hawai'i, 7-8:30 a.m. Jan. 7, Harris United Methodist Church. Sam Cox, 779-3606.

INTRODUCTION TO ZEN MEDITATION, 9 a.m.-noon, Jan. 10, Palolo Zen Center. 735-1347, www.diamondsangha.org.

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