The Newman Center at the University of Hawaii-Manoa will sponsor a scriptural contemplative prayer gathering on the last Saturday of every even-numbered month. The next gathering is 9-10:30 a.m., Aug. 30 at the Newman Center. Organizers describe the gatherings as opportunities to “pray together and share, keeping it simple to connect with God.” For more information, contact June Naughton at 383-8954 or jnaughton@hawaii.rr.com.