Religion Calendar
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No comments [ Add Comment ]The religion calendar, published each Saturday, is a listing of community religious events. Items for consideration should be submitted by 5 p.m. Monday to lwithers@standard.net. For information, call 625-4220.
Saturday, March 1
* Church Women United of Ogden will celebrate World Day of Prayer today at First United Methodist Church, 2604 Jefferson Ave., Ogden. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the program begins at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served afterward. Women of Guyana developed the theme, "God's Wisdom Provides New Understanding."Registration is $2. Bring nonperishable items for SHARE Inc. For information, contact Cindy Murphy 334-9591
* CALM (Community After Leaving Mormonism) will hold a cocktail party at 8 p.m.. Contact johnjohnlarsen@yahoo.com for directions. Come and enjoy a pleasant evening with friends. Please bring your favorite beverage and/or a light snack to share.
Sunday
* Mountain View Baptist Church, on SR 193 just off Highway 89, Layton, invites the community to a musical pilgrimage via a Jewish Passover Seder at 10:15 a.m. The Jews for Jesus missionary, Susan Mendelson, will walk guests through a Seder dinner weaving the story of the Exodus together with the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. This will be an opportunity to broaden your understanding of communion. For more information, call 771-3204.
* Worldwide offering for One Great Hour of Sharing will be collected at the 10:30 a.m. worship service at the United Church of Christ Congregational, 3350 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Special project for 2008 in this annual offering is providing investments and grants to families living in poverty to obtain credit and start their own small businesses. Those who are not members of this church who would like to assist in such efforts may attend the church or send donations to the address above. For information, call 392-5012.
* Grace Bible Ministries will hold a time of prayer at 9:30 a.m., with Sunday School beginning at 10:a.m, with worship to follow at 11 a.m. During the Sunday school hour, we are studying what message Jesus Christ gave to the seven churches in Revelation. The discussion is led by Pastor Lynn Weston, and those attending will have a study guide for their use. The worship message will be from 1 John. The church is at 879 W. Pleasant View Drive, Pleasant View. For information, call Jene Ambrose at (801) 479-9205.
* FBC/NBCC 'Together in Faith' is beginning a Sunday School study of Paul's New Testament letter to the Church of Rome. The spiritual goals in this study are to develop a deeper understanding of God's love for the Creation through Jesus the Christ, Paul the Apostle of the Good News, and ourselves as we follow the Spirit of the Lord. Join us on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 2519 Jefferson Ave., Ogden 84401. For more information e-mail pastorfbcogden1@qwestoffice.net or call the church at (801) 621-1761.
* CALM (Community After Leaving Mormonism) of Cache Valley meets at 6:30 p.m. at Ruby Tuesdays, 43 East 1400 North, Logan. Ask for the post-Mormon group. Contact jeff.ricks@postmormon.org.
* A Buddhism discussion group meets weekly at 9 a.m. at Ogden Buddhist Church, 155 North St., Ogden. A meditation service will be held at 11 a.m. In March, the group will discuss Shin Buddhism, Zen Buddhism and Buddhism in America. The public is invited to participate.
* Sunday Afternoon Chapel Service at Snowbasin begins at 1:30 p.m. Snowbasin: A Sun Valley Resort is pleased to have Pastor Don Krafft on the mountain. The resort invites guests to join Pastor Don for a brief nondenominational chapel service to be held at 1:30 p.m. in Needles Lodge most Sundays during the ski season. For information, call 620-1000 or email info@snowbasin.com.Tuesday
* A divorce recovery seminar and support group will start at 7 p.m. at the Christian Life Center, 2352 East Highway 193, Layton. The group will meet Tuesdays at the church. The DivorceCare program includes experts on divorce. After, there is discussion and time to share feelings. Contact Pam at 771-5433, ext. 510, for information.
Tuesday
* CALM (Community After Leaving Mormonism) will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the downstairs classroom at the Ogden Library, 2464 Jefferson Ave. Contact SirzIMZADI@aol.com. We will be showing "DNA vs. The Book of Mormon". There will be time for discussion afterward.
* Women's Interfaith Spirituality Group of Northern Utah will meet at 7 p.m. at United Church of Christ, Congregational, 3350 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, led by Sue Nuhn. For information, call 392-5012.
* Ogden First Presbyterian Church at 880 28th St., Ogden, invites everyone to the prayer shawl ministry each Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring your own medium crochet hooks or size 11-13 knitting needles and four skeins of yarn. For more information, call Linda Olson at 593-0143.
Wednesday
* Elim Evangelical Lutheran Church is holding Lenten services on March 5 and March 12 starting at 6 p.m. with a soup supper followed by a 7 p.m. worship service. All are invited to attend. For questions please call 394-5543. Elim is at 575 23rd St., Ogden.
* CALM (Community After Leaving Mormonism) meets at 7:30 p.m. at Utah State University, Logan. Contact usupostmormons@yahoo.com.
* Community of Christ, Ogden Congregation at 848 Seventh St., will meet for a continued in-depth look at the Sermon on the Mount, beginning at 7 p.m. For additional information, go to christiandiscipleship.wordpress.com.
* A divorce recovery group, 7 p.m. at Christian Assembly, 2280 Jackson Ave., Ogden. For information, call 391-0188.
Thursday
* Prayer Shawl Ministry for women of all faiths in Northern Utah, 7 p.m., United Church of Christ, Congregational, 3350 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. 876-3734 or 392-5012.
* Prayer Shawl Ministry for all knitters and crocheters, all faiths welcome, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. first and third Thursdays each month at First United Methodist Church, 2604 Jefferson Ave. (west entrance), Ogden. For information, call 393-5662 or 737-0351.
Friday
* A Spring Crafts Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Washington Heights Baptist Church, 1770 E 6200 South, Ogden. Over 100 vendors will participate. The public is welcome. Call the church office at 479-7030 for information or visit the church Web site at www.washingtonheights.org.
Upcoming
* New Zion Baptist Church, 2935 Lincoln Ave., Ogden, has several upcoming events. A Women and Girls Health Conference will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 8, in observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness to increase awareness of current health issues and their impact. The conference will feature workshops, a panel discussion by health professionals and more. Women and girls of all ages are encouraged to attend.
The church will hold its Spring Revival with services at 7 p.m. each night, March 12-14. The church anniversary celebration will be at 3:30 p.m. March 16 with the theme "Called to be a True Witness for Christ." Revivalist speaker will be Pastor Bruce Davis of New Zion Baptist Church. The anniversary speaker is Rev. Charles Petty, Second Baptist Church, Ogden. For more information, call 392-2211.
* The Prayer Shawl Ministry of the First United Methodist Church is hosting its first multi-denominational pot luck at 6 p.m. March 6. The theme will be Saint Patrick's Day, so all are welcome to wear your green and bring a fun covered dish to share. Main course of corned beef and cabbage, as well as iced tea and coffee will be furnished. Bring your knit and crochet shawl projects to work on and discuss for after dinner. The church is near the corner of Jefferson Avenue and 26th Street. Call Betty Christian at 479-6541 or the church office at 393-5662 for more information.
* Susan Mendelson, speaking on behalf of Jews for Jesus, will compare the common elements of Jewish Passover and Jesus' Last Supper in a presentation called "Christ in the Passover" at Canyon Road Assembly of God, 1390 Canyon Road in Ogden, on March 9 at 6 p.m. Using a visual display of traditional Passover accoutrements, the presentation enhances the Christian's understanding and appreciation of the Jewish background of the Christian Communion. Ancient and modern Jewish customs are discussed and described with an emphasis on the aspect of redemption which Christ accomplished at Calvary. The program is open to the general public and Mendelson will be available to answer questions. A free-will offering will be received to help the ministry of Jews for Jesus.
* CALM (Community After Leaving Mormonism) meets at 7 p.m. March 26 at Layton City Library, 155 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton. We will screen the film "The Lost Book of Abraham." This documentary deals with the issues surrounding the Book of Abraham. The film will be followed by a discussion of the movie. Contact johnjohnlarsen@yahoo.com with questions.
