Buddhist temples to
hold joint service
By Mary Adamski
Star-Bulletin
The day that the Buddha achieved enlightenment will be celebrated tomorrow at a joint service of the seven major Buddhist denominations in Hawaii.
The Bodhi Day rite will begin at 9 a.m. at the Jodo Mission of Hawaii, at 1429 Makiki St. The Rev. Eshin Matsumoto of Palolo Kwannon Temple is keynote speaker.
Center for Positive Living, 1144 10th Ave., Suite 203: The Rev. Frank White will speak on "The Gift List" during the 10 a.m. service tomorrow at the Ala Moana Hotel, Carnation Room. Information, 739-5683.
Christ Lutheran Church, 95-1361 Meheula Parkway: Christmas International potluck dinner, 5 p.m. today. Information, 623-9229.
Cathi Bruhn reminds us "what Christmas is really about" at the Adult Christian Forum, 9:15-10:15 a.m. tomorrow.
First Baptist Church, 1313 Pensacola St.: "The Father's Gift of Love," a musical celebrating Christ's birth, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Dec. 13. Free. Child care available for children ages 3 and younger. Information, 261-7971.
First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Highway: The Rev. Mike Young will preach on "Lost in Translation" at the 10:15 a.m. service tomorrow.
Grace Bible Church: Singles Christmas banquet, 6-10 p.m. Dec. 19. Cost: $15 plus a $5 grab bag. Register at 595-6381.
Hawaiian Islands Ministries: "Straight Talk" monthly breakfast features David Iha, interim secretary for the University of Hawaii's Board of Regents, 7-8:30 a.m. Friday, Pacific Club. Cost: $15 per person (includes breakfast buffet). Reservations required. Call 988-9777.
Honolulu Chorale: "A Chorale Ohana Christmas Concert," 7 p.m. today. Information, 944-6938. Free.
Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St.: "Symphony of Praise: Celestial Harmonies," a concert featuring the Women's Chant Choir, will be held 7:30 p.m. tomorrow. Tickets: $8-$12. Tickets available at 941-2566.
Makiki Christian Church, 829 Pensacola St.: Makiki Christian Preschool presents its annual Christmas program, 7 p.m. Friday in the Upper Social Hall.
St. Augustine's Church: Fathers Lane Akiona, Jim McFadden, Mark Consalvi and Gerard Leicht will lead a Eucharistic adoration, 15-decade rosary, prayers and songs and benediction, 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesday.
St. George's Episcopal Church, 511 Main St.: To honor military veterans who died during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, St. George's Episcopal Church and the Pearl Harbor Memorial of the Episcopal Church are holding a service, 9:15 a.m. tomorrow at St. George's. For information, call 422-7888.
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 98-939 Moanalua Road: Eucharist and Advent wreath blessing, 9 a.m. tomorrow.
Temple Emanu-El, 2550 Pali Highway: During the 8 p.m. Shabbat service Friday, a new play titled "And Wings to Fly With" will be performed. For information, call 595-7521.
Unity Church of Hawaii, 3608 Diamond Head Circle: Christmas concert, 7:30 p.m. Monday in the chapel.
Waipahu United Church of Christ, 94-330 Mokuola St.: The Rev. Christopher K. Eng will preach on "Why We Still Search for Peace" during the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services tomorrow.
The Star-Bulletin will print a list of Christmas services on Dec. 19. If your church is having Christmas programs and/or services, please send a brief description, including time, date and place, as well as a contact name and phone number by 5 p.m. Dec. 9. The information may be faxed to 523-8509. For information, call 525-8660.
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