Scores of Utah congregations will celebrate the Christmas season with special worship services. They include:
- All Saints Episcopal Church, 1710 Foothill Drive - Friday, Dec. 24, family Eucharist at 5:30 p.m., festival Eucharist at 8 p.m., carol singing at 10:30 p.m. and festival Eucharist at 11 p.m.; Christmas Day Eucharist at 10 a.m.- Blessed Sacrament Parish, 9757 S. 1700 East - Tuesday, Dec. 21, Advent/Christmas penance service at 7 p.m., four priests will be available for confession; Friday, Dec. 24, family Mass at 7 p.m., also midnight Mass; Christmas day Masses at 7:45, 9 and 11 a.m.; Dec. 26, regular Sunday schedule of Masses at 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m. and noon.
- Bountiful Community Church (United Church of Christ), 100 N. 400 East, Bountiful - Friday, Dec. 24, family service with sacrament and candles at 7:30 p.m.; candlelight community service at 11 p.m.; Christmas Day service at 10 a.m.; Sunday, Dec. 26, 11 a.m., church youth will lead the service, with a traditional Christmas pageant.
- Cathedral Church of St. Mark, 231 E. 100 South - Tuesday, Dec. 21, winter solstice concert jazz concert at 7:30 p.m., featuring Larry Jackstien Trio, a $5 donation is suggested; Friday, Dec. 24, family and children's Holy Eucharist at 5 p.m., Holy Eucharist with carols at 7:30 p.m., Spanish language Holy Eucharist with carols at 9 p.m., congregational caroling at 10:30 p.m., traditional Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist at 11 p.m.; Christmas Day Eucharist with carols at 10:30 a.m.
- Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 370 S. 300 East - Sunday, Dec. 19, presentation of "The Christmas Story," with live drama and music at 10:40 a.m. The intergenerational event chronicles Christ's life. A free potluck dinner will follow and the public is invited.
- Christ Lutheran Church and School, 240 E. 5600 South - Sunday, Dec. 19, Sunday School Christmas service at 7 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 24, candlelight services at 7 and 11:30 p.m.; Christmas Day service of song at 10 a.m.
- Christ United Methodist Church, 2375 E. 3300 South - Tuesday, Dec. 21 and Wednesday, Dec. 22, Wesley Bell Ringers concerts at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 24, candlelight services at 6:30, 8 and 11 p.m., with music by the Cherub and Choristers at 6:30, the Chancel Choir at 8 and the Wesley Bell Ringers at 11. Child care will be provided at the first two services; Sunday, Dec. 26, worship at 9:30 and 11 a.m.; Monday, Dec. 27, "Growing Through Divorce" group continues at 7 p.m.
- Community of Grace Presbyterian Church, 2015 Newcastle Drive, Sandy - Friday, Dec. 24, family carol service a 7 p.m.; child care will be provided at this service only. Service of Light at 11 p.m.
- Cottonwood Presbyterian Church, 1580 E. Vine St. (6100 South) - Sunday, Dec. 19, Advent Service of Lessons and Carols, 11 a.m., includes deliverance of nine readings by government leaders, congregants and prominent clergy from several denominations and music by the Chancel Choir; Friday, Dec. 24, candlelight services at 7:30 and 11 p.m., with music by Cottonwood's handbell choirs at 7:30 and the Chancel Choir and string orchestra at 11; Sunday, Dec. 26, 11 a.m. worship.
- Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 1840 S. 75 East, Bountiful - Friday, Dec. 24, children's service at 7:30 p.m. and candlelight service at 11 p.m.; Christmas Day Eucharist at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday, Dec. 26, Feast of St. Stephen, 10:30 a.m.
- Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 92 E. Pages Lane, Centerville - Sunday, Dec. 19, Lessons and Carols service at 7 p.m. Child care will be provided and the public is invited.
- First Baptist Church, 1915 S. Orchard Drive, Bountiful - Friday, Dec. 24, Christmas Cantata and candlelight service at 7 p.m. The public is invited.
- First Baptist Church, 3831 S. 2700 West - Sunday, Dec. 19, Christmas Cantata at 6 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 24, candlelight service at 6 p.m.
- First Church of the Nazarene, 2018 E. 2100 South - Sunday, Dec. 19, an evening of Christmas music at 6:30 p.m.
- First Congregational Church, 2150 S. Foothill Drive - Friday, Dec. 24, family candlelight service, "Let Us Go to Bethlehem," at 7:30 p.m., communion service, "Peace We Seek," at 11:30 p.m.
- First Presbyterian Church, 12 C St. - Sunday, Dec. 19, Vivaldi's "Magnificat" and other traditional music performed by the Chancel Choir at 5 p.m. in the sanctuary. The concert is free and child care will be provided; Friday, Dec. 24, family vespers at 7:30 p.m. with child care provided and a candlelight service at 11 p.m.
- First Unitarian Church, 569 S. 1300 East - Friday, Dec. 24, intergenerational Mitten Tree Service at 5 p.m, including the annual Christmas pageant with children of all ages; candlelight service at 7 p.m.
- First United Methodist Church, 203 S. 200 East - Sunday, Dec. 19, Christmas concert at 7 p.m., community caroling at 4 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 24, candlelight service at 7 p.m., child care will be available.
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 8575 S. 700 East - Friday, Dec. 24, children's service at 4 p.m., family service at 6 p.m., candlelight and communion services at 9 and 11 p.m. A nursery will be provided for the 4 and 6 p.m. services.
- Granger Community Christian Church, 2600 W. 3800 South - Sunday, Dec. 19, celebration service at 10:30 a.m.; Friday, Dec. 24, candlelight service at 7 p.m.
- Hilltop United Methodist Church, 985 E. 10600 South - Friday, Dec. 24, communion services at 5, 7 and 11 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 26, worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m.
- Holladay United Church of Christ, 2631 E. Murray-Holladay Road - Friday, Dec. 24, family worship at 7 p.m., Holy Communion and candlelight service at 11 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 26, worship at 10:30 a.m.
- Hope Lutheran Church, 2930 W. 9000 South - Sunday, Dec. 19, children's Christmas service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 22, advent service with hymns and Christmas carols, 7 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 24, candlelight service at 7:30 p.m.; Christmas Day worship at 10 a.m.; Sunday, Dec. 26, worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m.
- Mount Olympus Presbyterian Church, 3280 E. 3900 South - Friday, Dec. 24, family service at 6 p.m., worship with scripture reading, communion and music at 8 and 11 p.m. Child care provided at 6 and 8 p.m. services; Sunday, Dec. 26, 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.
- Mount Tabor Lutheran Church, 175 S. 700 East - Wednesday, Dec. 22, soup supper at 6 p.m., advent worship at 7 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 24, candlelight services with communion at 7:30 and 10 p.m.
- Murray Baptist Church, 184 E. 5770 South - Friday, Dec. 24, candlelight service at 7 p.m.
- Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 2480 S. 9000 West - Friday, Dec. 24, Christmas Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m., midnight Mass; Christmas Day Mass at 10 a.m., with a Mass celebrated in Polish at 1 p.m.
- Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2500 E. 3900 South - Sunday, Dec. 19, traditional worship, 7:45 a.m., contemporary worship at 9 a.m., children's program at 10 a.m., traditional worship with small children singing at 11:15 a.m.; Friday, Dec. 24, children's worship including puppet presentation at 7 p.m.; candlelight communion services at 9 and 11 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 26, traditional worship with Christmas carols at 7:45, 9 and 11:15 a.m.
- Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1441 W. Tamarack Road - Friday, Dec. 24, children's service, "The Promise," at 7 p.m.; Christmas Day worship at 10 a.m.
- St. Ambrose Parish, 2315 Redondo Ave. - Friday, Dec. 24, confessions from 11 a.m. to noon, children's choir service at 6 p.m., services at 9 p.m. and midnight featuring the St. Ambrose Choir and Choral Singers; Christmas Day worship at 10 a.m. and noon.
- St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4501 W. 5215 South - Wednesday, Dec. 22, Christmas reconciliation service at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 24, Vigil Mass of Christmas at 6 p.m., Mass at Night of Midnight in Spanish, 9:30 p.m., midnight Mass; Christmas Day Family Mass, 10:30 a.m.
- St. James Episcopal Church, 7486 S. Union Park Ave. - Friday, Dec. 24, Festival Eucharist at 6:30 p.m., carols at 10:30 p.m. and Festival Eucharist at 11 p.m.
- St. John's Lutheran Church, 1030 S. 500 East - Sunday, Dec. 19, children's Christmas service at 6 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 24, worship at 6 p.m.
- St. Patrick's Church, 1072 W. 400 South - Tuesday, Dec. 21, communal penance service at 6:30 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 24, family Mass at 6 p.m., midnight Mass; Christmas Day Mass at 10:30 a.m.;
- St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 4615 S. 3200 West - Sunday, Dec. 19, Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols, 10:30 a.m.; Friday, Dec. 24, children's Christmas Holy Communion, 4:30 p.m., festival of Christmas carols, 10:30 p.m., Festival Holy Eucharist of the Nativity; Christmas Day Holy Communion at noon.
- St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane - Friday, Dec. 24, family liturgy at 5 p.m., Masses at 7 p.m., 9 p.m. (signed for the hearing impaired) and midnight; Christmas Day Masses at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. (signed for the hearing impaired) and noon; Sunday, Dec. 26, Masses at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Salt Lake Christian Center, 4300 S. 700 East - Saturday, Dec. 18 and Sunday, Dec. 19, musical program, "From Heaven's Throne" at 7 and 6 p.m., respectively. The public is invited.
- Sonrise Christian Fellowship, 2674 W. 9000 South - Sunday, Dec. 19, worship at 11 a.m., "The Christmas Babe: Who Is He?"; Friday, Dec. 24, candlelight service at 6 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 26, worship at 11 a.m. "The Christmas Story According to Jesus."
- Southeast Baptist Church, 1700 E. 7000 South - Sunday, Dec. 19, "A Family Christmas" presented by the Hosanna! Choir at 6 p.m., and again at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 20; Friday, Dec. 24, worship at 6:30 p.m.
- South Valley Community Church, 4880 S. 70 East in the Murray Dance Center - Sunday, Dec. 19, worship at 11 a.m., children's Christmas musical, "Angels Aware!" at 6 p.m. Nursery care provided and refreshments following the performance.
- Southeast Christian Church, 1881 Vine St. - Friday, Dec. 24, candlelight communion service at 6 p.m.
- South Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 6876 S. Highland Drive - Friday, Dec. 24, candlelight service at 5 p.m.
- Trinity United Methodist Church, 4290 W. 5415 South - Sunday, Dec. 19, Cantata Choir presentation of "A Night To Remember," at 8:30 a.m., group caroling at 4 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 24, family candlelight service at 7 p.m., evening candlelight and communion service at 11 p.m.
- Wasatch Presbyterian Church, 1700 S. 1700 East - Sunday, Dec. 19, 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship includes lighting of the advent wreath, children's Christmas program "The Innkeeper's Story," at 6:30 p.m., followed by birthday party for Jesus in Christiansen Hall; Friday, Dec. 24, family service at 7 p.m., candlelight service at 11 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 26, worship at 11 a.m.
- Westvale Presbyterian Church, 3610 S. 4400 West - Sunday, Dec. 19, Christmas cantata "Let's Celebrate Christmas," at 11 a.m.; Friday, Dec. 24, candlelight service at 7:30 p.m. including celebration of the Lord's Supper.
- Zion Lutheran Church (ELCA), 1070 S. Foothill Drive - Friday, Dec. 24, family service of lessons and carols at 7 p.m. with child care provided for children under 2, organ recital at 10:15 p.m., candlelight service of Holy Communion at 11 p.m.