Many area churches are staging holiday events early this month. They include:
Clearfield Community Church, 200 S. 500 East (825-1115) — Sunday, Dec. 3, 5:30 p.m., potluck dinner, bring a dessert or side dish to share. At 6:30 p.m., the Bell Ringers will perform.
Faith Baptist Church, 2430 N. Fairfield Road, Layton (771-4652) — Dec. 10, 11 a.m., Christian Children's Center Christmas program.
St. Olaf's Catholic Church, 276 E. 1700 South, Bountiful (295-3621) — Dec. 10, 3 p.m., parish penance service; Dec. 13,11 a.m., school penance service.
Hope Lutheran Church, 2930 W. 9000 South (569-1111) — Wednesday, Dec. 6 and 13, 7 p.m., Advent Vespers services.
Grace Lutheran Church and School, 1815 E. 9800 South, Sandy (572-6375) — Wednesday, Dec. 6 and 13, 7 p.m., Advent services.
Mount Tabor Lutheran Church, 175 S. 700 East (328-0521) — Wednesday, Dec. 6 and 13, 7 p.m., Advent services.
Temple Har Shalom, 1922 Prospector Ave., Park City (435-649-2276) — Sunday, Dec. 3, noon- 4 p.m., Utah Jewish Community Hanukkah Bazaar at the Jewish Community Center, 2416 E. 1700 South, Salt Lake City.
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