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Buddha Fest set at Kahului Hongwanji The Henry S. Tasaka Memorial Buddha Fest 2017 will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 16 at Kahului Hongwanji Mission. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. This year’s festival will continue the theme of reflecting on the power of the dharma to transform society and the world. In this year’s program, participants will consider how a spiritual life grounded in Buddhism — particularly Shin Buddhism teachings — can help one make sense of a confusing world. The speaker will be the Rev. William Masuda, currently the minister of Makawao ...

Lutheran church has new pastor

Kihei Lutheran Church has announced the arrival of its new pastor, the Rev. Joel T. Martyn. He brings 15 years of experience as a pastor within the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Martyn fits well with the church’s leadership needs and vision, according to a news release, bringing ...

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Class to prepare for Israel trip A pilgrimage in April is being planned for those who want to help Israel celebrate its 70th birthday as a nation. Registration and a special preparatory class will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Faith In Jesus Church, 432 Waiehu Beach Road in Wailuku. The trip will be for two weeks and will cover the main biblical and historical sites in Israel for those who have never visited. For those who have already visited Israel, there will be a Jerusalem-intensive tour, including the birthday celebration and a cruise following the footsteps of ...

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Training for those who want to learn how to make caring visits in the hospital and in homes will be offered Sept. 8–9 and 22–23 at Iao United Church of Christ, 2371 W. Vineyard St., Wailuku. This workshop is offered by the Tri-Isle Association of the United Church of Christ in an effort to equip tomorrow’s church leaders. The training is open to those who apply. The deadline for registration is Aug. 31. The Rev. Danette Kong will lead the team that offers the training. She has served as a hospital chaplain on Oahu and on Maui. The sessions will run from 5:30 p.m. on Fridays until ...

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Mass celebration in Kaupo on Sunday St. Joseph Mission Church in Kaupo will have one of its fifth Sunday of the month Mass celebrations at noon Sunday at its location between Mile Markers 33 and 34 on Piilani Highway, the road to Kaupo. There will be a potluck meal and fellowship after Mass. ***** Blessing marks new school year Makawao Union Church will hold its annual Blessing of the Backpacks during its 10:30 a.m. worship on Sunday. The blessing marks the beginning of the new school year and reminds children and youths that they continue their journey in education with ...

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‘Saved by Angels’ author to speak Bruce Van Natta, founder and president of Sweet Bread Ministries in Rudolph, Wis., will speak at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Faith in Jesus Church in Wailuku. In 2006, Van Natta was crushed underneath a semitrailer and was near death when he had an “out of body” experience, according to sweetbreadministries.com. He wrote the book “Saved By Angels,” which has garnered international attention. He has been on Sid Roth’s “It’s Supernatural” TV and radio shows, the Trinity Broadcasting Network and the “It’s a New Day” TV show, ...