"KEYS TO SECRET WORLDS," learn techniques and tools to find answers to life's questions; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; March 8; Honolulu Eckankar Center, 1056 12th Ave.; free; 735-7719.

"Keys to Effective Evangelism," seminar by evangelist Danny Yamashiro; 5-8 p.m.; March 8; Honolulu Christian Church, 2207 O'ahu Ave.; free; registration: 674-9977, www.dannyyamashiro.org.

BENEFIT CONCERT, fundraiser for U-Turn for Christ Kaua'i, with praise bands, hula and testimonies; 6:30 p.m.; March 8; Calvary Chapel Honolulu, 'Aiea; love offering; 524-0844.

"An Evening of Mime Theater," benefit for Aloha Crisis Pregnancy Care and Counseling Centers; 7 p.m.; March 8; Faith Baptist Church, 1230 Kailua Road; donations accepted; 261-7971, www.faithinparadise.org.

"Death, Dying and Coming Alive," Lenten discussion series on "What Happens in the Life Here After?"; 10:30 a.m.; March 9; Waiokeola Congregational Church, 4705 Kilauea Ave.; free; 737-0541.

"CALM IN ADVERSITY: JAPANESE VALUES, RESISTANCE AND SURVIVAL IN U.S. WORLD WAR II CONCENTRATION CAMPS," Fujitani Interfaith Program lecture by Gail Y. Okawa, whose grandfather was among the internees; 1-3 p.m.; March 9; Ching Conference Center, Chaminade University; free, donations accepted; 735-4822.

JOHN 17:21 MINISTRY, gathering of ministry for the disabled; 4-6:30 p.m.; March 9; Wesley United Methodist Church; free; 497-1415.

"WHO ARE THE PALESTINIANS? UNDERSTANDING THE NAKBA," symposium on Palestine, with films, panel discussions, workshops and more; 7-9 p.m. March 10 at Kapi'olani Community College, various times March 11-13 at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa; all events free; details: http://hawaiiandpalestine.googlepages.com.

"Catholics Returning Home," series for nonpracticing Catholics to consider renewing their relationship with the Catholic Church; 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays; through March 11; St. John Vianney Church; free; 262-8317, sjv920@lava.net.

THE "SECRET" OF EFFICIENCY, learn solutions to bring stability to the workplace; 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; March 12; Church of Scientology of Hawai'i, 33 S. King St.; free; 545-5804.

CHABAD BOOK CLUB MEETING, discussion of "The Rebbe's Army" by Sue Fishkoff and the movie "Ushpizin"; 7:30 p.m.; March 12; Coffee Talk, 3601 Wai'alae Ave.; free; 735-8161.

CHRISM MASS, consecration of oil for use in various Catholic sacraments; 7 p.m.; March 13; Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; 521-1700.

"QUEERING THE BIBLE: TACKLING THE CLOBBER PASSAGES," 'Ohana MCC study group; 7 p.m.; March 13; St. Clement's Episcopal Church; free; 227-5120.

"GROWING WHERE WE'RE PLANTED: ORGANIC CHURCH," discussion on growing and maintaining faith; 6-8 p.m.; March 14; St. Timothy's Episcopal Church; free; registration: 488-5747.

ALL-NIGHT PRAYER, worship and prayer for the New Hope congregation and the nation; 10 p.m. March 14-6 a.m. March 15; New Hope Christian Fellowship LEAD center, Sand Island office; 842-4242.

FAMILY SING-ALONG CONCERT; 10-11 a.m.; March 15; Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church, Ohana Lani building; free; 377-5104.

"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.