The Rev. Jeffrey M. Lilley will be installed as pastor of the Lutheran Church of Honolulu at 4 p.m. May 20.

The church's four choirs and student instrumentalists will perform; a reception follows at the church, 1730 Punahou St.

Lilley received his bachelor's in theology from Texas Lutheran University and a master of divinity from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, Calif. He previously served in Kansas.

AUTHOR KINGSTON OFFERS WORKSHOP

Author Maxine Hong Kingston is offering a writing and meditation workshop for veterans, military and their families at 1 p.m. Friday at the Buddhist Study Center, 1436 University Ave.

The free, three-hour workshop focuses on mindful writing and meditation and healing the wounds of war. Also on hand will be meditation teacher Therese Fitzgerald.

Information: 973-6555 or arnie@koabooks.com.

LANTERN FLOATING FESTIVAL MAY 28

The Shinnyo-en's ninth annual lantern floating festival, on Memorial Day at Ala Moana Beach Park, this year will include music by Keola Beamer, Natalie A'i Kamau'u and entertainment by the Hula Halau Olana A'i.

The 6:30 p.m. festival on May 28 is based on "toro nagashi," or the ritual of floating paper lanterns for visiting spirits. This unique Hawai'i event mixes two cultural icons: The American tradition of remembering loved ones on Memorial Day and the Japanese tradition, usually during obon season, of feeding the hungry ghosts and returning them to the great beyond by lighting the way with lanterns floated out to sea.

There will be free parking at the Hawai'i Convention Center, with shuttles to the service.

Information: 942-1848 or www.lanternfloatinghawaii.com.

KOREAN CHORUS IN FREE CONCERT

Olive United Methodist Church hosts the Korean musical group, the Moo Gung Hwa Chorus, Monday at a 7 p.m. free concert.

The church, at 108 California Ave. in Wahiawa, is celebrating its centennial in September.

Information: 622-1717.

Information: 941-2566.

ENSEMBLE TO SING AT SEA LUTHERAN

The musical group Baylor ShowTime, a 12-person ensemble, performs at the 10 a.m. service May 20 at Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church, 5339 Kalaniana'ole Highway.

The ensemble, made up of Baylor University students, has performed throughout the United States and internationally.

Information: 377-5477.