Churches in the News

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Episcopal Church's 'junque' sale today

The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 1131 S. Main, Centerville, will host a "Junque" rummage and antique sale for charity today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale is being conducted jointly with the Bountiful Soroptimist Club. Donations of furniture, cloth, jewelry and other items are being accepted to prepare for the event. Call 801-295-1360 for more information.

St. Stephen's plans barbecue and sale

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 5165 S. 3200 West, West Valley City, will hold a barbecue and a garage sale today from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The public is invited. Proceeds from the garage sale and the cookout will be used for building repairs.

Call 801-968-2731 for more details.

Church to celebrate with piano concert

A free piano concert will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 1131 S. Main, Centerville, on Sunday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m. This concert is to celebrate the church's successful piano payoff challenge. The program will include music from Bach to Broadway. Go to www.ecor.org for more details.

St. Thomas Parish to hold 'Yore' festival

St. Thomas More Catholic Parish will host its 27th annual "Days of Yore Festival" through Sunday, June 14 at 3015 E. Creek Road, Sandy. Admission is free and the public is welcome. Call 801-942- 5285 for more information.

Talk on 'flourishing' to be given in Orem

The Rev. Mirjam Haas-Melchior will speak on "Flourishing" at Orem Community Church, 130 N. 400 East on June 14, 10 a.m. and also at Provo Community Church, 175 N. University Ave. at its 11:30 a.m. worship service Go to www.oremcommunitychurch.com or www.provocommunityucc.org for more details.

Group for transition support to meet

The Salt Lake Religious Transition Group for CALM -- Community After Leaving Mormonism -- will meet Sunday, June 14, 12:30 p.m. at 6876 S. 2000 East (Highland Dr.). For more information, send an e- mail to CALMsupport@gmail.com

Granger's vacation Bible school to start

Granger Christian Church, 3232 W. 4100 South, West Valley City, is gearing up for its annual vacation Bible school.

For more information, call 801-968-3301.

Jewish center to present free concert

The Frank Yanowitz Trio will present a free concert Tuesday, June 16, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Wagner Jewish Community Center, 2 N. Medical Drive.

Open to the public, this is part of the 2009 Wagner JCC Summer Concert Series. Call 801-581-0098 or go to www.slcjcc.org for more information.

Utah Aglow to host 'Thunder' weekend

Utah Aglow will host a "Thunder in the Valley," a "Southwest Regional Rally" weekend June 26 - 28 at the Embassy Suites Hotel.

Aglow International is a transdenominational, international, Christian women's organization. Special guest speakers include Jane Hansen Hoyt, President and CEO, and Diane Moder, from Islamic Awareness and Education. The cost is $75 for all sessions or $15 for one session.

For information and registration, call Toni McMurtrey at 801-571- 8680, or e-mail tsmurph@xmission.com

Provo Baptist church services open to all

The First Baptist Church of Provo, 1144 W. Columbia Lane, invites the public to its worship and several Bible studies. Sunday School for all ages from babies and toddlers to children and teens to seasoned adults is at 9:45 a.m. The adult class is studying Genesis. The College and Career Class is studying the Ten Commandments.

Worship celebration is Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Proclaimers singing group from Mississippi singing and conducting the service. A pot faith dinner for all will follow. Visitors are invited to come and join in worshipping God. Nursery and children's church are available during the worship celebration. For more information on any church event, please call the church at 801- 374-8489 or visit www.provobaptist.com.

Unitarian assembly to meet in S.L.

Salt Lake City is the host of the Unitarian Universalist General Assembly meeting in 2009 June 24-28 at the Salt Palace Convention Center.

For more information, go to www.uua.org/events/generalassembly

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