Religion Briefs
Saturday, September 22, 2001
Canadian author to talk on workplace spirituality
"God's Activity in Tragedies" will be the topic of a talk by the Rev. Henry T. Blackaby, Canadian author and lecturer on spirituality in the workplace, at a Sept. 29 Honolulu appearance.The 7 p.m. lecture, at Waialae Baptist Church, 1047 21st Ave., will be free and open to the public. Because of limited space, reservations must be made by calling 732-5561.
Blackaby's talk will inaugurate the Alec and Belle Waterhouse Lecture Series, which was established to further the tenets of Christianity.
It is funded by the trust of the late Alexander Cooke Waterhouse, a director of Alexander & Baldwin Inc. and philanthropist whose gifts also endowed the Salvation Army, Hospice Hawaii, Palama Settlement and other public-service groups.
Blackaby is the author of "Experiencing God" and co-founder of Henry Blackaby Ministries. He altered his planned presentation on "God in the Workplace" to specifically address people's concerns in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, said a series spokeswoman. He will also speak next week at a Maui convention of the Fellowship of Companies for Christ.
Catholic, Episcopal clergy join for Sept. 30 service
Top clergymen of the Catholic and Episcopal churches in Hawaii will participate in a Sept. 30 ecumenical vespers service.Honolulu Catholic Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo and Bishop Richard Chang of the Episcopal Church of Hawaii will jointly celebrate the 7 p.m. service at Holy Trinity Church, 5919 Kalanianaole Hwy.
It is open to the public.
Catholic Charities offers aid in coping with trauma
Catholic Charities of Hawaii will offer free group sessions on "Coping with Trauma" for people who need help in dealing with their reactions to the terrorist attacks on America.The meetings, which will be facilitated by social worker and psychological counseling professionals, are also intended to assist parents, school staff and clergy who work to help others in stress. They are open to everyone regardless of faith or culture, said director Jerome Rauckhorst.
"The ripple effect of this tragedy in Hawaii will be felt as companies downsize in the face of an economy in crisis," he said.
The sessions dates are:
>> Oct. 1: 7:30 p.m., Star of the Sea Church parish center, 4470 Aliikoa St., Kahala.
>> Oct. 2: 7:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Church hall, 99-312 Moanalua Rd., Aiea.
>> Oct. 3: 7:30 p.m., St. Anthony Church hall, 114 Makawao St., Kailua.
>> Oct. 11: 7:30 p.m., Christ the King Church, Kahului.
Hawaii Buddhists seek understanding of Islam
Two major Buddhist organizations will host a lecture on Islam on Thursday at the Honpa Hongwanji Betsuin Temple, 1727 Pali Hwy.Sponsored by the temple and the Hawaii Association of International Buddhists, the 7 p.m. program is free and open to the public. It was arranged to address misunderstanding about Islamic beliefs which has generated prejudice and violence in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Speakers are Hakim Ouansafi, president of the Hawaii Muslim Association, and Saleem Ahmed of the American Muslim Council.
For more information, call the Rev. Jan Youth, 536-7044.
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