"Minding the Body, Mending the Mind," presentation by author Joan Borysenko, 9:30 a.m.-noon today. Also, "Saying Yes to Change," 2:30-5 p.m. today. Both lectures in the "Accessing the Heart of Healing: Mind-Body and Spiritual Wisdom" program will be held at Spalding Auditorium on the UH-Manoa campus and cost $10 each. No reservation needed. 223-2533.

Shabbat Shuvah, 10 a.m.-noon today; Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m. tomorrow; Yom Kippur, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday and 5-7 p.m. Monday followed by a break-the-fast potluck to follow; conservative services, Sof Ma'arav, 2500 Pali Highway. 595-3678.

Four Foundations of Mindfulness, talk followed by discussion 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, Shambhala Meditation Center, Kailua; free. 262-8352.

"Wishing, Wanting or Welcoming," talk by Rev. Sandy Shipley on how your dreams are waiting for you to come true, 1 p.m. tomorrow, Windward Church of Religious Science, King Intermediate School; free. 236-0950, 235-3906.

Pet Blessing, celebration to honor St. Francis Day with music and community blessing followed by blessings for individual animals (pets must be caged or on leashes; photographs may be blessed for animals that are unable to attend or that have died), 3 p.m. tomorrow, Waikiki Playground, Monsarrat Avenue makai of Waikiki Elementary School; free, sponsored by Unity Church of Hawaii. 735-4436.

Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre, traditional service 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, reform service 7 p.m. tomorrow; Yom Kippur services on Monday: traditional 9 a.m., reform 9:30 a.m., children's service 2 p.m., reform afternoon service 3 p.m., Yizkor and Ne'ilah 5 p.m. with a break-the-fast to follow; Temple Emanu-El, 2550 Pali Highway. 595-7521.

Yom Kippur, orthodox congregation events: candle-lighting 6 p.m. tomorrow, Kol Nidrei 6:30 tomorrow; Yom Kippur service 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday, Yizkor 11:30 a.m. Monday, Neilah service 5:45-7 p.m. Monday, Chabad of Hawaii, 410 Atkinson Dr. 735-8161.

Organ Recital and Choral Evensong, organist Arlan Sunnarborg presents music by Bach and Franck and the cathedral choir performs music by Stanford and McCreary, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, St. Andrew's Cathedral. 524-2822, ext. 223.

"Studies in Faith," introduction to orthodox Christianity covering basic beliefs and practices of the Eastern Orthodox Church, 6 p.m. weekly beginning Monday, Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral; free. 521-7220.

Chant with Krishna Das, group and individual chanting accompanied by Ty Burhoe on the tabla, 7 p.m. Monday, UH-Manoa Art Auditorium; $20 general, $15 students. 781-1131, 224-4828.

Grief Support Group, Chaplain Dave Rasmussen leads those who have suffered loss in learning to grieve and share support, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Castle Medical Center Wellness Center, Kailua; free. 222-3259.

Chapel Dedication and Renaming, Rev. Clarence "Larry" Silva, bishop of Honolulu, presides at a Mass for the renaming of the chapel to St. Francis of Assisi Chapel with music by Robert Mondoy, 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Francis Medical Center-West, 'Ewa Beach. 547-6011.

Pet Blessing, Bishop Clarence "Larry" Silva blesses animals, 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, Our Lady of Kea'au, Wai'anae; free. 6696-7255.

Buddhist Principles in Everyday Life, inspiration to transform how to live each day, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 4-Nov. 8, Shambhala Meditation Center, Kailua; $10 per class or $45 for the six-week session. 262-8352.

"The Spirituality of Healing: Seeking the Contemplative Dimension of Healing," weekend conference and retreat with presentations by James Finley, a clinical psychologist from Santa Monica, Calif., on understanding the role spirituality and prayer play in the healing process, 3 p.m. Friday through 11 a.m. Oct. 8, St. Stephen's Diocesan Center, Pali Highway, Kailua; $110 includes two nights of lodging and five meals (call for cost without room and board). Registration required: 545-2740.

Organ Recital, Ken Weber performs works by Widor, Vierne, Mozart and Bach on the pipe organ, 7 p.m. Friday, Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, 1184 Bishop St. 536-7036.

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.