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Free web lecture set on Christian Science A free web presentation, “Christian Science: What It Is and How It Heals,” will be presented by guest Lecturer Michelle Nanouche, a practitioner and teacher from Paris, at noon Tuesday on a big-screen TV at The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Kahului. To register, visit register.gotowebinar.com/register/29, or come to The First Church of Christ, Scientist, at 160 W. Kamehameha Ave. (across the street from the Kahului Public Library) at noon to watch the lecture. ***** Discerning God’s will subject of event Contemplative ...

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Buddhists plan joint service Members and friends of Kahului, Wailuku and Lahaina Jodo missions will gather at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Lahaina Jodo Mission, 12 Ala Moana St., for the annual Jodo Buddhist joint service and fellowship gathering. Jodo Buddhist practice Nenbutsu meditation, or reciting the mantra “Namu Amida Butsu,” expressing gratitude to the Buddha and to their ancestors. At this service, a special prayer will be offered for the Gannenmono, or first group of Japanese immigrants to come to Hawaii 150 years ago. Resident minister of Lahaina Jodo Mission, the Rev. Gensho ...

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Healing Mass set at St. Anthony St. Anthony of Padua Church in Wailuku will be celebrating a Healing Mass at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Church Center. People in need of physical, emotional or spiritual blessing are welcome to attend this Mass. ***** ‘Women’s Voices in Buddhism’ lecture “Women’s Voices in Buddhism” is the title of a lecture that will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 and from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 21 at Kahului Hongwanji Mission. The registration fee is $15 for both days or $5 for Oct. 21 only. The fee includes refreshments and lunch. ...

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Fifth Sunday Mass in Kaupo There will be a fifth Sunday of the month Mass celebration at St. Joseph Mission Church in Kaupo at noon Sunday. The remote church is located between Mile Markers 33 and 34 on Piilani Highway — the road to Kaupo. There will be a potluck meal and fellowship after Mass. ***** Pastor to teach class at school Faith in Jesus Church Pastor Barbara Tengan will teach her first class at the Transformation School of Ministry in Wailuku. The subject of the class is personal evangelism. Classes will be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and from ...

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The Jewish Congregation of Maui will have a Community Sukkah building and decorating party at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Beit Shalom Synagogue, 634 Alulike St. in Kihei. Everyone is invited to bring decorative leaves and flowers to add to the Sukkah. Erev Sukkot service, the Festival of Booth, will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, with kiddush in the sukkah. The First Day of Sukkot service will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday with Hallel. Attendees are asked to bring their lulav and etrog. The Second Day of Sukkot service will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, including Hoshanot. Attendees again are asked to bring ...

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High Holy Days services announced The “Days of Awe” (Yamim Nora’im) begin with Rosh Hashana, on the first day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei (the eve of Sept. 9), and end 10 days later after Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. During this time, Jews all over the world pray for a happy, healthy new year, and atone collectively and personally for any misdeeds in the year that is ending. The Jewish Congregation of Maui welcomes the community to High Holy Days services at Beit Shalom Synagogue, 634 Alulike St. in Kihei. The congregation will be led by Rabbi David Glickman and ...