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A memorial bell for five young men who died 95 years ago on a hiking trip to Haleakala will be rededicated at 9 a.m. Sunday at Makawao Hongwanji temple. A bell from Japan was purchased in memory of the young men. The blessing will be officiated by the Rev. William Masuda. The public is welcome. * Local Religion in Briefs is published every Friday and welcomes news releases and announcements from churches and religious organizations in Maui County that wish to publicize guest speakers, special events and programs, and news items. The deadline for submitting releases is 10 a.m. ...

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The Jewish Congregation of Maui will celebrate the festival of Purim at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Beit Shalom Synagogue in Kihei. Members of the public are welcome. Purim celebrates the Jewish people surviving the genocidal plans of the Persian tyrant Haman, who wished to annihilate all the Jews of Persia in its 127 provinces. To honor the memory of the persecuted Persian Jews, Jews around the world refrain from food and drink on the day leading up to the celebration. This day is known as “The Fast of Esther.” This year the before-dawn-to-evening fast will occur on Wednesday. During ...

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Last days of Christ subject of sermons at Makawao church Makawao Union Church will use the Sundays in Lent (Sunday through March 25) at its 10:30 a.m. worship services to follow the last week of Jesus’ life and ministry. Mark’s Gospel notes what happens on each day, from the triumphal entry to Jerusalem on Sunday through the crucifixion on Friday. “We seldom take the time to focus on the details of the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week,” said Jack Belsom, interim pastor. “By focusing on the content of each day, we discover what Mark was telling his readers long ago ...

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Lenten devotions at W. Maui churches Lenten devotions, which include an additional noon Mass Monday through Friday, will run from Thursday through March 28 at Maria Lanakila Church in Lahaina. On Friday mornings during Lent, there will be Eucharistic Adoration from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Stations of the Cross will be at noon Fridays at Sacred Hearts Mission in Kapalua and 6:30 p.m. at Maria Lanakila. The Parish Lenten Penance Service will be at 6 p.m. March 14 at Maria Lanakila. Ash Wednesday Masses next week are at 7 a.m., 8:15 and 6:30 p.m. at Maria Lanakila and noon at Sacred ...

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Ministry school announces class The Rev. John Chasteen from Oklahoma City, Okla., will be teaching a class titled “Communication Principles, Making Connections” at the Transformation School of Ministry from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Transformation School of Ministry’s introductory class is free, then $50 a semester for audit students and $150 for degree students. When 20 classes and homework are completed, students receive an associate degree in ministry. The school is located at Faith in Jesus Church, 432 Waiehu ...

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The Jewish Congregation of Maui invites the community to celebrate the Jewish New Year of the Trees, also known as Tu B’Shvat, on Sunday. Participants will meet at 10 a.m. at the Haiku Community Center before heading to the farm of Tracy Stice. In addition to planting trees, attendees will be able to pick fruit from laden trees to either keep or donate to the Maui Food Bank and other outlets that feed the hungry. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen and bag lunch. Long pants, long-sleeved shirts and gloves are advised. Participants should also bring ...