Allan Boesak, an internationally known South African anti-apartheid leader, will give a series of talks in the islands beginning June 14 on Oahu.

Boesak serves as the Desmond Tutu Chair of Peace, Global Justice and Reconciliation Studies at Butler University and Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis.

The events, sponsored by the Hawaii Conference United Church, are free and open to the public. For information, call the main Honolulu office at 537-9516 or visit www.hcucc.org. Copies of Boesak’s latest book, "Dare We Speak of Hope?" will be available for purchase at each site.

Oahu:

» June 14: Kailua Christian Church, 317 Manono St., 9 a.m.

» June 15: Kaumakapili Church, 766 N. King St., 10:30 a.m.

» June 19: Clergy workshop at 15 Craigside Place on Nuuanu Avenue (reserve a seat by calling office), 9 a.m.

» June 20: Manoa Valley Church, 2728 Huapala St., 6 p.m.

» June 29: Church of the Crossroads, 1212 University Ave., 10:30 a.m.

Kauai:

» June 12: Clergy workshop, Lihue United church, 4340 Nawiliwili Road, 10 a.m.; Kapaa United Church of Christ, 4-13256 Kuhio Highway, 6:30 p.m.

Maui:

» July 6, 13, 20 and 27: Keawala’i Church worship services, 5300 Makena Road, 7:30 and 10:30 a.m.

» July 19: Keawala’i Church, 10:30 a.m.

Hawaii island:

» July 22: Church of the Holy Cross, 440 West Lanikaula St., Hilo, 7 p.m.

» July 23: Church of the Holy Cross, 9 a.m.