Jewish charity to honor volunteers Nov. 6
Jewish Community Services, which is celebrating 18 years of service in Hawaii, is taking reservations for its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Read more
Briefs
Priest to hold healing workshop in Kalihi
The Rev. Michael Lapsley, founder of the Institute for Healing of Memories, will hold a three-day workshop next month that’s tailored for people who have experienced trauma. Read more
Izumo Taisha Mission birthday fest Oct. 9
Izumo Taisha Mission of Hawaii will celebrate its 110th anniversary at its annual Thanksgiving Festival. Read more
Islam Day at UH to feature panel talk
The University of Hawaii at Manoa Islamic Studies Program will celebrate Islam Day on Tuesday with free events, including a roundtable discussion about the most pressing questions facing Muslims today. Read more
Interfaith service at Honpa Hongwanji to mark Day of Peace
The sixth annual Peace Day Interfaith Celebration will feature speakers and musical performances from various religious and spiritual organizations under the theme of “Inspiring Peace.” Read more
Kaimuki Christian School to dedicate new $4M facility
Kaimuki Christian School will host a blessing ceremony and dedication at 10 a.m. Friday for its new $4.2 million educational center. Read more
Sept. 4 celebration at palace to honor Queen Lili‘uokalani
The 10th annual ‘Onipa‘a (stand firm) celebration will honor the 178th birthday of Hawaii’s Queen Liliuokalani. Read more
Isle Catholic schools report 99% grad rate
Hawaii’s Catholic schools statewide report a 99 percent graduation rate of high school seniors, which falls in line with the national average, according to a Hawaii Catholic Schools news release. Read more
Peace walk to observe anniversary of bombing
A candlelight peace walk commemorating the 71st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki is set for Aug. 9, starting at the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin Temple. Read more
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Register for race early to receive a T-shirt
Those who want to ensure they get a logo T-shirt for Family Promise of Hawaii’s fourth annual 5K Family Fun Run must register by July 31. The run is scheduled for 7 a.m. Aug. 20 at Kailua Intermediate School. Read more
Canadian author to discuss ways to apply mindfulness
Jeff Wilson will explore mindfulness and its many forms in American culture at the 42nd annual Buddhist Study Center summer session over a five-day period. Read more
Slots open for annual golf tournament
Reservations and donations are being accepted for the 20th annual Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin golf tournament, which will raise funds for the temple’s youth and educational programs, and other activities. Read more
Holy Hour will feature relic of St. Junipero Serra
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu’s monthly Holy Hour for Vocations will feature a first-class relic of America’s newest saint, Junipero Serra. Read more
Church to host meeting on public schools
A panel discussion exploring the status of K-12 education in Hawaii and what the faith community can do to encourage excellence and equity for all is slated for Tuesday at Harris United Methodist Church. Read more
Pearl Harbor chapel gets historic battleship cross
Episcopal Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick formally presented a historic processional cross — made from a deck plate of the USS Arizona — to the Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel on Wednesday. Read more
Artist, Baha’i teacher will give talk at UH
International artist and Baha’i teacher Hooper Dunbar will give a talk titled “Forces of Our Time: The Dynamics of Light and Darkness,” at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Read more
Tibetan Buddhist teacher to speak at isle event
A Tibetan Buddhist teacher will speak at a three-day event this month at the Bodhi Tree Meditation Center in Nuuanu. Read more
UH’s Ganot to speak on coaching success
Temple Emanu-El will host an event featuring Eran Ganot, University of Hawaii men’s basketball coach, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Read more
Cathedral’s choral services celebrate ascension of Jesus
The Cathedral of St. Andrew will hold two choral services to celebrate the Feast of the Ascension, which commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven following his crucifixion and resurrection. Read more
Forum features LCC religion professor
A public forum titled “Abraham: An Exploration Into the Soul of Three World Religions” will feature Jay Sakashita — an associate professor of religion at Leeward Community College and a columnist for MidWeek — as the keynote speaker. Read more
Ex-trial lawyer, Navy JAG to lead Damien school
A former senior trial lawyer for the U.S. Department of Justice and law school professor will serve as Damien Memorial School’s new president and CEO. Read more
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