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'A Course in Miracles' to be offered"A Course in Miracles" will be offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Unity Church of Maui, according to an announcement.The course's goal is "happiness and peace." Although the language of the course is that of traditional Christianity, it teaches a nonsectarian, nondenominational spirituality, the announcement said. The course is "a universal spiritual teaching, not a religion," the announcement says. "It aims at removing the blocks to the awareness of love's presence, which is your natural inheritance. The miracle is defined ...

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Ash Wednesday service scheduledEmmanuel Lutheran Church will hold its Ash Wednesday service at 6 p.m., the church announced.Also, on Wednesdays from March 12 to April 9, the church will provide weekly meals at 5:30 p.m., followed by a service at 6:30 p.m.During Holy Week, the church's services on Holy Thursday and Good Friday will be held at 6 p.m.The church is at 520 W. One St. in Kahului, near the intersection of Papa and Kaahumanu avenues.For more information, call 877-3037 or send email to Pastor.schneider@hotmail.com.*****Kihei churches to hold joint serviceKihei Lutheran Church, ...

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Class to focus on brain-training exercisesA five-week class on the book "Just One Thing: Developing a Buddha Brain One Simple Practice at a Time" by Rick Hanson will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., beginning Wednesday.The class, taught by the Rev. Blaine Tinsley, will continue March 5, 12, 19 and 26.This book offers simple brain-training exercises to relieve stress, to uplift moods and to find greater emotional resilience.It will be held at Unity Church of Maui, 483 High St. in Wailuku.A $10 offering is suggested at each class.To register or for more information, call 283-3865.*****Kama ...

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Evangelist to lead services on MauiEvangelist Nathan Morris will speak at King's Cathedral Maui at 7 and 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. services Sunday, according to an announcement.He also will preach at 7 p.m. services Monday through Wednesday.For more information, call 871-7311 or visit kingscathedral.com.*****Luncheon, auction set for SundayKeawala'i Congregational Church will hold a catered luncheon and silent auction Sunday on the church grounds in Makena.Proceeds will help Maui residents in need. Luncheon tickets cost $15 for adults and $7 for children ages 5 to 12. Children younger than 5 are ...

March and prayer service set for Feb. 15

The Knights of Columbus will sponsor a second annual Maui March Conference and Prayer Service on Feb. 15, according to an announcement.Participants will gather for sign waving from 9 to 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Kaahumanu Avenue and Kane Street, followed by a march to Christ the King Church in Kahului. Refreshments will be provided after the march.Beginning at 10 a.m. at Christ the King, there will be personal testimonies about the adverse effects of abortion, followed by a rosary for life service.For more information, contact Norman Franco, grand knight Maui Council, at 357-6676, ...

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Pastor to discuss Bible and scienceSenior Pastor Kirk Milhoan will present "Faith for Thinkers: Are Science and the Bible Compatible?" during Calvary Chapel South Maui services at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday, according to an announcement.The church group meets at the Maui Lu Resort at 575 S. Kihei Road.For more information, call 874-9238 or visit calvarymaui. com.***Youth service set at Apostolic FaithThe Apostolic Faith Church (Jesus Coming Soon) will hold a youth service at 10 a.m. Sunday, according to an announcement.The church's choir and orchestra will perform and ...