Admission is free unless otherwise listed.

INTRODUCTION TO ZEN MEDITATION, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Nov. 1, Palolo Zen Center, 2747 Wai'oma'o Road; 735-1347, www.diamondsangha.org.

"SCIENCE AND RELIGION: PARTNERS IN THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH?" video lecture series led by Johns Hopkins University history and science professor Lawrence Principe, 8:30 a.m. Nov. 2, Christ Church Uniting, Kailua; 262-6911.

"GOD'S WISDOM SETS US FREE," theme of World Community Day, sponsored by Church Women United, 3:30 p.m. fellowship; 4 p.m. service Nov. 2, 'Aiea Methodist Church; 488-5343.

HARE KRISHNA GOVARDHANA PUJA FESTIVAL, with Vedic fire sacrifice, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 2, the Nu'uanu temple, 51 Coelho Way; public invited to partake in the chanting, dancing and feasting; bring offerings of fresh fruits, vegetables, grains or flowers; 595-4913.

"JOYFUL GRIEF," an Interfaith Open Table discussion with the Rev. Dan Hatch; 7-8:30 a.m. Nov. 5, First Unitarian Church; 779-3606.

DHARMA CIRCLE, short Buddhist service followed by discussion (Chapter Four, Lotus Sutra) and refreshments; 7 p.m. Nov. 5; Nichiren Mission of Hawai'i; free; 595-3517, Nichiren@hawaiiantel.net.

SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB, sponsored by Christ Church United, Kailua, on topic book, "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd, 7 p.m. Nov. 5; reservations and location, 783-1583.

TAMING THE MIND, class series, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 5 and 12 (intensive class, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 15); Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center; $10 ($50 for Nov. 15 class). www.kailua.shambhala.org, 342-6298.

TAIZE SERVICE, with stillness, candlelight, scripture reading, songs and chants inspired by the Taize Community in France, 7 p.m. Nov. 8, Christ Church United, Kailua; 262-6911.

SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS 125TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: information, Sister Marie Jose Romano, 687-3420:

• Re-enactment of the arrival of Blessed Marianne Cope and the first six sisters to the Islands, 11 a.m. Nov. 8, King Street and Fort Street Mall.

• Blessing of the sisters by Bishop Larry Silva on the steps to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, with dancers from Halau Hula O Ma'iki; closing liturgy at noon.

• Lu'au follows in parish hall; Royal Hawaiian Band will entertain; $15.

LDS-MAKAKILO STAKE OPEN HOUSE, including displays on food storage, emergency preparedness, Cub Scouts and activity days for girls, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 8, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makakilo State, 2740 Lauwiliwili St., Kalaeloa; public invited; 358-2002.

OUR HOUSE OF LIGHT BOOK GROUP discussion of "The Spontaneous Healing of Belief — Shattering the Paradigms of False Limits," by Gregg Braden, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Our House of Light, 94-359 Makohilani St.; 623-8551.

SCIENCE AND RELIGION, lectures and discussions, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays (except Nov. 6); Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church; 377-5477.

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