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The Power of Prayer to reform government and resolve public issues is the subject of a talk by Honor Hill, a Christian Science practitioner from Dallas, 2 p.m. today at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle. Child care provided. Sponsored by the Seventh Church of Christ, Scientist.
Mysticism in the Modern World is an interfaith discussion by spiritual leaders from the Abrahamic traditions: Rabbi Ted Falcon of Bet Alef Meditational Synagogue, Shah Nazar Seyed Ali Kianfar, cofounder of the International Association of Sufism, and Alexandra Kovats, a sister of St. Joseph of Peace; 1:30-4 p.m. today at Trinity Parish Episcopal Church, 609 Eighth St., Seattle. $20, general admission; $10, students.
The Big Questions of Christianity are addressed in a course at University Congregational United Church of Christ chapel, 4515 16th Ave. N.E., Seattle. Christians and Jews will be discussed tomorrow, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Free. Information: www.universityucc.org.
Living with Conviction in a Cynical Time is the subject of a talk by Paul Loeb, author of "The Soul of a Citizen," at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at West Seattle Unitarian Fellowship, 4736 40th Ave. S.W. Programs for children available. 206-935-0418.
Common bonds between American and Transylvanian Unitarian Universalists is Rev. Koppandi Botond's topic at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services tomorrow at East Shore Unitarian Church, 12700 S.E. 32nd St., Bellevue.
Remembrance for the Unknown Children is a service for those grieving after miscarriage, abortion or stillbirth, 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, St. Jude Catholic Church, 10526 166th Ave. N.E., Redmond. Sponsored by Eastside Human Life. For information or directions, call Sue at 425-861-0349.
Early-bird meditation classes are sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Centre, 7-8 a.m. Monday-Friday at My Journey's Dawn Bookstore, 5615 University Way N.E., Seattle. Meditation, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Feb. 1 at the bookstore. Yoga techniques, 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday at Mercer Island Library, 4400 Eighth Ave. S.E., Mercer Island. Free. Pre-register: 206-322-2600.
Life Is a Gift, a program for women at Eastside Torah Center, 1837 156th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, features Elisheva Louden and "Ten Smart Things Women Do to Improve Their Lives." Begins at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, dinner at 7 and program at 8. $22. Register today, 425-821-8119.
"C.S. Lewis: Touchstone of Reality," a free public lecture by the Rev. Earl Palmer at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Gwinn Commons, Third Floor, Seattle Pacific University. One of a series sponsored by SPU, Discovery Institute and the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. 206-292-0401, Ext. 122.
Race Relations is the focus of a program sponsored by the Secular Jewish Circle of Puget Sound. Potluck dinner, 6:30 p.m. Friday at Roanoke House, 2601 Broadway Ave. E., Seattle. Suggested donation: $6, members, $10, non-members; students/low income, $2 or $4; under 3, free. 206-528-1944.
"Breaking into the Public Square" is a conference to promote Christian leadership in the Balkans and Eastern Europe, 3 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood. $35. 425-778-2159.
"Death and Dying - Connecting Spirituality in Crisis" is a workshop by Dr. Ross Hays of University and Children's hospitals and the Rev. Ray Moore of University Presbyterian Church, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. next Saturday at Lake Burien Presbyterian Church, 15003 14th Ave. S.W., Burien. 206-242-6023.
Art and liturgy is a workshop by Nancy Chinn, who uses art to improve worship spaces and proclaim diversity, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 and 3-5 p.m. Jan. 28, at University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 N.E. 43rd St., Seattle. 206-632-5163.