The Jikoen Hongwaji Buddhist Temple will hold an Irei No Hi Memorial Service on Sunday to honor victims of all wars, particularly the American and Japanese soldiers, and Okinawan civilians, who lost their lives during a World War II battle 73 years ago. Read more
Hawaii J20+ and The Interfaith Alliance of Hawaii will hold a free public forum, “Faith, Immigration and Solidarity,” from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Harris United Methodist Church, 20 S. Vineyard Blvd. Read more
The public may attend a commemoration service at the Schofield Barracks Soldiers Chapel at 10 a.m. today, and two services at the Cathedral of St. Andrews on Sunday, honoring Queen Lili‘uokalani. Read more
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Pacific Buddhist Academy begins its 15th year with the dedication and grand opening of a new $9 million campus Friday. Read more
Tickets are now on sale for United Church of Christ-Judd Street’s 61st annual “Luau-to-Go” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 19. Read more
The Hawai‘i Forgiveness Project will celebrate its 15th annual International Forgiveness Day from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 6 on the lawn at Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St. Read more
Nobel Peace Prize nominee Sister Helen Prejean will speak on opening day of the Damien and Marianne Catholic Conference in October. Read more
Kaumakapili Church is selling tickets for its 46th Annual Luau, “One in the Spirit,” on July 15 at 766 N. King St., to benefit its outreach programs in Kalihi-Palama. Read more
The annual regional convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses — “Don’t Give Up!” — starts this weekend and will continue every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Aug. 27 at the Mililani Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 239 Palii St. Read more
Registration is underway for the 39th annual Hawaii Catholic Charismatic Renewal Service regional conference July 7-9 at Catholic Charities Hawaii in Makiki. Read more
Haemin Sunim, called one of the most influential Zen Buddhist teachers and writers in his native South Korea, will speak May 6-7 at the 12th annual Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival at the Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds next to Honolulu Hale, a news release said. Read more
The First Unitarian Church of Honolulu will be transformed into a dance club April 29 to raise funds to carry out its mission to “boldly grow compassion, justice and joy,” a news release said. Read more
The second annual Faith Summit on Homelessness will be held April 28-29 to encourage faith congregations to work with government and other agencies to help homeless people better their lives. Read more
Faith Action for Community Equity (FACE) and Caring Across Generations will rally for public support of the kupuna caregivers assistance bill during a trolley ride through Chinatown on April 8. Read more
Damien Memorial School students have commissioned a graffiti artist to paint a two-story mural of their school’s namesake, St. Damien de Veuster. Read more
The Newman Center and Chaminade University’s Campus Ministry are presenting Father John Dear, an internationally recognized voice for peace and nonviolence, at 7 p.m. Thursday as part of a weekly Lenten series at Newman. Read more
The Honolulu Chorale will give its Joe McAlister Award to John Renke, former director of music at the Cathedral of St. Andrew. Read more
Central Union Church Women’s League is honoring Palama Settlement and similar organizations at its biannual general meeting and luncheon, “From Seeds to Trees,” today in the parish hall. Read more
Windward United Church of Christ in Kailua is having a “Blue Christmas” worship service at 7 p.m. Wednesday for those who don’t feel like celebrating the season. Read more
The Honolulu Hawaii Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will present its 30th Annual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18 at the Honolulu Tabernacle, 1560 S. Beretania St. Read more
Organizers of the 55th annual Nuuanu Valley Interfaith Thanksgiving Service are inviting the community to its 7 p.m. service Tuesday at the Soka Gakkai International Hawaii Culture Center auditorium, 2729 Pali Highway. Read more
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