Marriage ballot to be
discussed at symposium
A symposium on the ballot questions concerning the state Constitution will be presented Thursday by the Hawaii Association of International Buddhists.
The panel, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Honpa Hongwanji Betsuin social hall at 1727 Pali Highway, is open to the public.
The proposed constitutional amendment that would give the Legislature power to limit marriage to a union between a man and a woman will be discussed, as well as a question about whether a constitutional convention should be convened to consider other amendments.
Speakers will include the Rev. Yoshiaki Fujitani, retired Honpa Hongwanji bishop; attorney Dan Foley; Kyle Kajihiro of the American Friends Service Committee; and a representative of Save Traditional Marriage organization. Alfred Bloom, president of the Buddhist association, will be moderator.
Aquarian Foundation, 2440 Kuhio Ave.: Taped lesson by Master Count St. Germain on "A Fantastic Message" will be shown at 11 a.m. tomorrow.
Spiritual healing service with a taped lesson by Master Babaji on "One Small Tear" will be shown at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Christ Lutheran Church, 95-1361 Meheula Parkway: Adult Christian Forum meets, 9:15-10:15 a.m. tomorrow to discuss "Celebrating Creativity" with Cathi Bruhn.
Eckankar in Hawaii, 1056 12th Ave., Room 201: Free seminar titled "Discover Spiritual Exercises for Wisdom, Freedom and Love" will be held 7-9:30 p.m. today at the Ala Wai Clubhouse. Program includes an introduction to Eckankar, panel discussion on "Using Spiritual Exercises in Your Daily Life," a workshop on how to do a spiritual exercise and a lecture on discovering the exercises. For information, call 735-7719.
First Christian Church, 1516 Kewalo: Volunteers for set-up and cleanup are needed for annual Halloween party being held 5:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Donations of candy, pumpkins, streamers, food and more are needed. Call 521-3500.
First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Highway: The Rev. Mike Young will preach on "Coming to Consciousness in Community" at the 10:15 a.m. service tomorrow.
First United Methodist Church, 1020 S. Beretania St.: Two eight-session adult classes will be held at 9:15 a.m. Sundays, beginning tomorrow. Joel Stauring will lead the "Contagious Christians" class, and Terry Harris and Pastor James Ledgerwood will lead a "Workbook on the 7 Deadly Sins" class. Both classes cost $10 for the textbooks. Call 522-9555.
Potluck salad lunch featuring John Post from the Brazilian Consul, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Maile Room. Post is also a professor of history, and he will speak about Brazil. Call 522-9555 for information.
Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 1801 10th Ave.: Women's fair featuring crafts, food, plants, baked goods, rummage, household items, boutique and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. next Saturday. Proceeds benefit outreach activities. For information, call 735-5944.
Hawaii Youth for Christ: Discipleship rally, 7 p.m. today, Kalihi Union Church Gym, 2214 N. King St. Keli'i Akina will give the message. Free.
Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway: Panel discussion on the "Constitutional Convention and the Constitutional Amendment on Marriage," 7 p.m. Thursday.
Discussions of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism will be held 7-8 p.m. Thursdays in the temple. Discussions will be in English.
Kawaiahao Church, 957 Punchbowl St.: Annual Oahu Church Choral Festival Concert featuring more than 150 volunteer singers and conducted by Daniel Gordon, 7 p.m. tomorrow. Free. For information, call 532-1258.
Marianist Center of Hawaii: Sister Rosaleen O'Sullivan presents a workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. next Saturday on the Enneagram, an ancient system of enlightenment, for psycho-spiritual understanding and growth. The seminar will be held at Chaminade University's Eiben Hall and costs $10 with advance registration, or $15 at the door. Call Brother Dennis Schmitz, 735-4801. The first session is a prerequisite for Enneagram 2, which will be held 5-9:30 p.m. Oct. 22, and Enneagram 3, being held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24. Co-sponsored by The Spiritual Life Center.
Nuuanu Congregational Church, 2651 Pali Highway: Ann Ito will speak at the 8 and 10:15 a.m. services tomorrow. Ito is the director for the UH-Manoa Kokua Program, which assists disabled university students.
St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 93 N. Kainalu Drive: Senior tea, 2 p.m. Thursday. RSVP by calling 262-8176 by Monday.
Temple Emanu-El, 2550 Pali Highway: Simchat Torah family service with dancing, chanting and music, 7 p.m. tomorrow; Shemini Atzeret joint reform and traditional service, 10 a.m. Monday; and Simchat Torah family service, 7:30 p.m. Monday. For information, call 595-7521.
Vajrayana Foundation Hawaii, 3645 Woodlawn Terrace Place: "The Sacred Culture of Old Tibet," with Tulku Thubten Rinpoche, 7 p.m. tomorrow. At the age of 15, Rinpoche was recognized as the incarnation of Ahnam Lama, a chief disciple of Kunkhyen Dudjom Lingpa, by Gompa Tulku Rinpoche. He will speak on his culture and how aspects of it were actually paths to enlightenment. Cost: $15. For information, call 949-3161.
Waipahu United Church of Christ, 94-330 Mokuola St.: Pastor Chris Eng preaches on "Rediscovering the Word 'Awesome'" at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services tomorrow.
