LDS CHRISTMAS DEVOTIONAL IS SUNDAY IN S.L. TABERNACLE
The LDS Church will host its annual First Presidency Christmas Devotional on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. in the Tabernacle on Temple Square. President Gordon B. Hinckley will deliver his annual message, as will his counselors, Presidents Thomas S. Monson and James E. Faust. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir will provide music for the event, which will be carried live on the church's satellite TV network to more than 3,000 stake centers in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. The devotional will also be rebroadcast at 8 p.m. Sunday on KBYU-TV, Channel 11.OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PLANS WEEKLONG NOVENA
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 715 W. 300 North, and the Office of Hispanic Ministry will pray a weeklong novena through Dec. 11, from 7 to 8 p.m. Each hour will include a rosary and a speaker. Call 328-8641, ext. 332, or 364-2019 for more information.
LADIES OF ST. THOMAS MORE HOSTING YULE LUNCHEON TODAY
The Ladies of St. Thomas More Parish will host their 14th annual Christmas luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 3015 Creek Road in Sandy. Social hour will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch at noon. There will also be a boutique and entertainment from the Brighton Madrigals. Tickets for the luncheon can be obtained by calling Susan Mease, 942-8576, or Sandy Betancourt, 576-0629. Call Jennifer Pollack at 947-0747 for information about the boutique.
CELEBRATION, MASS TODAY AT CATHEDRAL OF MADELEINE
The Cathedral of the Madeleine will hold a celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe today at 1:30 p.m. A bilingual Mass will be celebrated by Bishop George Niederauer and priests from the diocese. For more information, call the Office of Hispanic Ministry at 328-3641, ext. 332.
HOLLADAY BAPTIST WELCOMES A NEW PASTOR ON SUNDAY
Holladay Baptist Church, 2780 E. 3900 South, will welcome its new pastor, Rodger S. Russell, on Sunday, Dec. 6, at the 10:45 a.m. worship service. Russell was most recently pastor of the First Baptist Church in Moriatry, N.M., and is a graduate of the Southwestern Baptist Theological and Golden Gate Baptist Theological seminaries.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT SUNDAY AT GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 8575 S. 700 East, will present an Advent/Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. the concert will include a Mass choir, brass ensemble, organist, flute choir, interpretive dance, narration and congregational singing. Tickets can be ordered by calling the church, 255-8181. Tickets are free with a goodwill offering ($5 to $7) is suggested. Doors will open 40 minutes before each performance for ticket holders, 10 minutes prior for open seating.
WOMEN'S SOCIETY TO HOLD ITS ANNUAL BAZAAR SUNDAY
The Cathedral of the Madeleine Women's Society will hold its annual Christmas craft, bake and white elephant sale on Sunday, Dec. 6, following the 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. Masses. For more information, contact Barbara Place at 562-1663.
UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER HOSTS WORKSHOP WITH REVS. HILLER
The Revs. David and Margaret Hiller, nationally known healers and teachers, will present a workshop at the Unity Spiritual Center, 141 E. 5600 South. They will also appear as guest speakers at the center's Sunday, Dec. 6, services at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Clayton Middle School, 1471 S. 1800 East. The Hillers' work has been featured on such documentaries as CBS's "Beyond Reality." Individuals can also schedule individual 1-hour counseling sessions for $45 per hour. Call Unity Spiritual Center at 801-281-2400 for more information or to make appointments.
INTERFAITH YULE CONCERT AT PROVO CHURCH DEC. 12
PROVO -- An interfaith Christmas concert will be presented on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m., at the Provo Community United Church of Christ, 175 N. University Ave., featuring choirs from the host church as well as Tree of Life Lutheran Church, local LDS stake choirs, and the Rock Canyon Assembly of God choir. Admission is free, and the public is invited.
PRESBYTERIAN MEN OF S.L. PLAN 2ND ADVENT LUNCHEON
The Presbyterian Men of Salt Lake will host the second in their series of Wednesday noon Advent lunches on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at Le Parisien Restaurant, 417 S. 300 East. The next luncheon will feature a presentation on Christmas in Russia. Cost is $12. For more information and reservation, call 487-7576.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH EXPLORES 'JOY IN SINGLE LIFE'
The Central Christian Church, 370 S. 300 East, will present the second of its five-part series, "Finding Joy in the Single Life," on Friday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. This installment is titled "Finding Hope and Direction for Your Life" and will be moderated by David Bridgeman. Admission is free.
SANTA BREAKFAST BENEFIT FOR CHILDREN IS SET DEC. 12
The Alpha Lambda Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International will sponsor its 11th annual Santa Breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 until 11 a.m. Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the largest childhood cancer research center in the world. The event, which will feature a visit from Santa, and bake sale, will be held at Wasatch Presbyterian Church, 1626 S. 1700 East. There is a suggested admission donation of $4 for kids 6 years and younger; all others are $6.
EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF UTAH TO HOST PASTORAL WORKSHOP
The Episcopal Diocese of Utah will present a workshop on the essentials of clinical pastoral education on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Tuttle Center, 80 S. 300 East. Topics discussed will include hospital safety, the art of pastoral care and crisis intervention. Call Jo Wilson at 801-322-4131 or 800-343-4756 for more information.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE TO PRESENT PLAY DEC. 12
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 715 W. 300 North, will host a play about Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. Mexican refreshments and mariachis will follow.
ADVENT RETREAT DEC. 11-13 AT RETREAT HOUSE IN OGDEN
An Advent Retreat will be held at Our Lady of the Mountains Retreat House, 1794 Lake St. in Ogden, from Dec. 11-13. Registration will be at 7 p.m. on Dec. 11 at the house. The retreat will end at 1 p.m. on Dec. 13. For reservations and details, call 392-9231.
CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF UTAH PLANS RUN-O-RAMA DEC. 13
Chabad Lubavitch of Utah will hold its annual Chanukah Fun-O-Rama on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 3 p.m. There will be sand art, story telling, latkes and donuts, and the Menorah lighting. The public is invited. Call 467-7777 for location and information.
CATHEDRAL CHURCH TO HOST WSU CHOIR CONCERT FRIDAY
The Cathedral Church of St. Mark, 231 E. 100 South, will host the Weber State University Community Choir in concert on Friday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m. The free program will consist of traditional and contemporary Christmas music. An offering will be taken to support the music program.
HUMANISTS OF UTAH TO HOLD MEDICAL ETHICS DISCUSSION
The Humanists of Utah will host Dr. Jeff Botkin of the University of Utah Division of Medical Ethics to discuss "Human Cloning: Risks, Benefits and Public Policy," on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. The forum, which is free to the public, will be held at First Unitarian Church, 569 S. 1300 East.