The Confident Woman Workshops and Luncheon, choose from a series of workshops for women, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, City of Refuge Christian Church, Waipahu; $10 (includes lunch and child care). 677-5677.

Kwanzaa Celebration, music, dancing, dinner and a short cultural program, 6-9 p.m. today, UH-Manoa Campus Center ballroom; free, sponsored by Power 96 (Black Student Union).

Ka Mo'ili'ili Monument Dedication, a plaque with names of those whose remains were reinterred at Kawaiaha'o Church from the Ka Mo'ili'ili cemetery and the bell from the Ka Mo'ili'ili church, after the 9 a.m. service tomorrow, Kawaiaha'o church cemetery; past members are invited to share their memories of the church; free, reception follows. 522-1333.

"A Christmas Carol," musical presented by New Hope Youth Choir, 4 and 7 p.m. tomorrow, Farrington High School auditorium; repeats 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 6 p.m. Dec. 18; $10-$12. 842-4242, ext. 778.

"The Messiah" community sing; join others in singing Handel's Christmas oratorio, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, St. Andrew's Cathedral; free. 524-2822, ext. 223.

"Buddhism, Jodo Shinshu and Buddhist Counseling," seminar led by the Rev. Akinori Imai, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 17, Buddhist Study Center, 1436 University Ave.; free, lunch available for $5. Call 536-7044 to order lunch.

Morning of Centering Prayer, a time to contemplate God and your life, in silence, 9-11:30 a.m. Dec. 17, Central Union Church, Women's Building; calabash donation. 739-5288.

Send announcements with contact name and phone number to: Faith Calendar, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Hono-lulu, HI 96802; faith@honolulu advertiser.com with "Faith Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.