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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, June 24, 2006

Faith calendar

Advertiser Staff

Leon Sunday ("Noel" is spelled backward to signify the midpoint of the calendar year between last and next Christmas), a celebration with carols, instrumental music and a Christmas drama, 9 a.m. tomorrow, Waiokeola Congregational Church, Kahala. 737-0541.

800th Grand Memorial Service with Jodo Shu Archbishop Shogen Miyabayashi, abbot from Kamakura, Japan, officiating at the ritual to become a disciple of Buddha, 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, Jodo Mission of Hawaii. 949-3995.

Pride Liturgy and Potluck, with annual Mass led by Bishop Jack Isbell for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered Christians, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, St. Mark's Church, Kapahulu; potluck dinner to follow the service. 352-7558.

All Believers Network (Belnet) meeting, with Saleem Ahmed sharing stories from the Quran, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Harris United Methodist Church's Komura Lounge; free. 371-9360.

Boundaries, a five-session class led by the Rev. Ron Ching using the course designed by Henry Cloud and John Townsend about gaining control of your life by defining who you are, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, July 1-29, Central Union Church's Family Life Building Room 201; course is free (nominal charge for textbook). Registration: 440-3007, chingr030@hawaii.rr.com.

Chinowa — Ring of Renewal, summer ritual of stepping through a chinowa (traditionally a ring of reeds, but ti leaves will be used here in Hawai'i) to rejuvenate the vital force that heals and energizes the physical and spiritual life force, 4 p.m. July 1, Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha- Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu, 1239 Olomea St.; free. 841-4755.

H.E.A.R.T. Concert with contemporary praise and worship music, Christian hip-hop and rap groups, 6 p.m. July 1, Leeward Community College courtyard; free, third annual ecumenical event sponsored by the Catholic Club. 455-0242.

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.