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'Life and Teachings of Jesus' classes next weekThe "Life and Teachings of Jesus" will be taught by the Rev. Terry Fowler of Oklahoma at the Wailuku Door of Faith next month.The sessions will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 5, followed by a potluck lunch.Tuition costs $150 for three months of courses. The three sessions in October represent one month of course work. Students who want to audit the course pay $50 for three months.The church is at 432 Waiehu Beach Road. For more information, call 244-1286.***Garage sale set for ...

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Youths from Hawaii gather at Fiji eventTwenty youth from Maui, Lanai and Molokai, striving to contribute to the well-being of their communities, gathered on Fiji Aug. 23 to 25 for a youth conference as part of a worldwide series of conferences called for by the Universal House of Justice, the international governing body of the Bahai faith.A total of 90 youths from across the Hawaiian Islands were in attendance in Fiji. Discussed at the conference were the current responsibilities facing young people and ways to contribute to the betterment of society.Conferences will continue through ...

Machida’s three ‘Arigato Meditation’ sessions set for September on Maui

Hiroshima professor Soho Machida will present three "Arigato Meditation" sessions on Maui this month."Arigato Meditation" is described in an announcement as a "way of subconscious cleansing."The first will be held 9:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 21 at the Paia Rinzai Temple, followed by sessions from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Lahaina Jodo Mission. A single session costs $25 or $20 per session for two or more.Space is limited. For reservations or more information, send email to sohozenmaui@gmail.com."Arigato Meditation" is an "easy practice that goes beyond religion or ...

Jewish Congregation of Maui announces service times; Yom Kippur begins today

The Jewish Congregation of Maui has announced its schedule of services.The schedule follows:* Today, 2 p.m., Michah that precedes Yom Kippur; 6 p.m., eve of Yom Kippur service; 6:30 p.m., Kol Nidre service.* Saturday, 8:30 a.m., Yom Kippur morning service; 4 p.m., Mincha service; 5 p.m., Yizkor; 6:15 p.m., Neila service; 7 p.m., Havdalah service. (A breakfast meal will be provided.)* Sunday, 9:30 a.m., community Sukkah building and decorating party.* Wednesday, 6 p.m., Sukkot evening service.* Thursday, 10 a.m., Sukkot morning service with Hallel and Hashonot.* Sept. 20, 10 a.m., Second ...

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Segal to lead Yom Kippur services todayRabbi Natan Segal, rabbi emeritus of the Shul of Marin County, Calif., will lead Yom Kippur services beginning at 6:30 p.m. today at a north shore estate, according to an announcement.Services will continue at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Unity Church of Maui at 483 S. High St. in Wailuku.For the location of tonight's services, contact Bonnie Newman at 283-0645 or Bonnienewman101@gmail.com. The services are open to everyone, regardless of faith or religion, the announcement said. Donations, or "love offerings," will be requested.Segal is a "gifted ...

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Congregation to form mission communityAn Eastern Christian congregation is forming as a mission community, according to an announcement from the Rev. Iosef Poustinia.This past Sunday marked the beginning of the new year for Eastern Christians of Orthodox, Eastern-Rite Catholicism and Oriental Orthodoxy, Poustinia said.The Maui community is called the Dormition of the Holy Theotokos Eastern Church.For more information, send email to easternchristianassociation@gmail.com or friosef@gmail.com.***Church to celebrate its fifth-Sunday MassSt. Joseph Catholic Church (Mission) in Kaupo ...