Nonprofit to celebrate Gandhi’s birth
Hawaii-based nonprofit Gandhi International Institute for Peace will hold its annual event to mark Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday on Oct. 2 outside the Honolulu Zoo in Waikiki. Read more
Religion
Services, observances mark Jewish holy days
Jewish congregations start their High Holy Days season next weekend, with Rosh Hashana services and observances spanning a 10-day period culminating on the holiest day of the year, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Read more
Event honors prominent activist who challenged injustice
The Rev. Daniel Berrigan — the late Roman Catholic priest who emerged as a prominent peace activist during the Vietnam War era — was remembered by Hawaii friends during a Campaign Nonviolence event Thursday at the University of Hawaii’s Newman Center. Read more
Environmental issues will be focus of interfaith panel
The Interfaith Alliance Hawai‘i will hold a panel discussion titled “Stewards of the Creation: Envision Community, Engage Sustainably!” Read more
Imagine Church, based in Kakaako, attracts people turned off by traditional congregations
As a teenager, Kevin Sweeney began searching for truth, or at least a sifting aimed at separating what is real from what is phony. Read more
Organizations come together for global peace, nonviolence
Hawaii faith communities will host events this month in connection with International Peace Day. Read more
Encounter with St. Teresa of Calcutta forever influenced local humanitarian
Chaminade University professor emeritus Jon James watched the televised canonization of St. Teresa of Calcutta on Sunday at his Honolulu home, but he was at Rome’s Vatican City in spirit. 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
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New liturgy by isle Lutherans encourages care for the planet
The Lutheran Church of Honolulu is making environmental stewardship the focus of a new liturgical format. 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
Virtual linkups with Florida educators anchor a new Catholic high school program on Kauai
St. Catherine School on Kauai is now launching a high school program, bringing the tally of secondary schools in the Honolulu-based Roman Catholic diocese to eight. Read more
An interfaith peace walk commemorates the atomic attack on Nagasaki
Holding small symbolic lanterns, those who participated in the seventh annual interfaith peace walk this week were encouraged with each step to meditate on “perfect peace.” Read more
LGBT members can worship, lead at Christ Church in Kailua
Christ Church Uniting Disciples and Presbyterians in Kailua has declared itself “an open and affirming congregation,” which means it is rolling out the welcome mat to people of all sexual orientations. 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
Children affected by the Fukushima nuclear disaster enjoy nature in Hawaii
Eight Japanese children coping with contamination worries in the aftermath of the nuclear disaster in Fukushima in 2011, which displaced about 100,000 residents, spent the week away from their prefecture, romping in the outdoors of the Big Island. Read more
Isle groups lend a hand for keiki
The Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii is among several groups in the state trying to brighten the lives of Fukushima victims still contending with fallout from the earthquake-tsunami-nuclear disaster of 2011 in Japan. 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
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
St. Andrew’s outgoing dean supports social activism
During his tenure as dean of the Cathedral of St. Andrew, the Rev. Walter Brownridge has been proudest of the Episcopal church’s activism in social justice issues. Read more
Relationships are true prize of children’s fishing contest
Citing Matthew 4:19 — “Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men” — Kim said he is heeding the call of Jesus, whose disciples had been fishermen. Read more
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