Religion Calendar, Nov. 28-Dec. 4 and more

The religion calendar, published each Saturday, lists community events of a religious nature. Items for consideration should be e-mailed by 5 p.m. Monday to religion@standard.net, or mailed to Religion Editor, Standard-Examiner, P.O. Box 12790, Ogden, UT 84412-2790.

Saturday, Nov. 28

* Advent service, 6 p.m. evening Mass at Glory to God Christian Church, 375 Harrison Blvd. Also: 10 a.m. service Sunday.

* Old-fashioned church bazaar and holiday gift-giving shop, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 1105 N. Washington Blvd., Ogden (just north of Harrisville Wal-Mart). Features candies, breads, handmade gifts, jewelry, holiday items, fair trade items, children's "make and take" corner, Scandinavian pancakes, gift baskets, corner cafe.

Sunday, Nov. 29

* Berean Presbyterian Church, 3350 Harrison Blvd. (United Church of Christ, Congregational, building) Ogden. Services at 10 a.m. (801) 510-5313.

* Clearfield Community Church, 200 S. 500 East, Clearfield. 10 a.m. worship service.

* Elim Evangelical Lutheran Church, 575 23rd St., Ogden, 9 a.m. Christian Ed.; 10 a.m. Worship; 2 p.m. Iglesia Crecimiento Cristiano.

* First United Methodist Church, 1339 W. 400 North, Marriott-Slaterville: 8:30 a.m. Modern Worship; 10 a.m.Traditional Worship. Information: (801) 393-5662.

* Grace Bible Ministries, 879 W. Pleasant View Drive, Pleasant View, bottom floor of Straw Market. Nondenominational Christian church. 9:30 a.m.-noon, Pastor Lynn Weston leads the church in services. Includes prayer time, Sunday school and worship services. Also bi-weekly prayer meetings and Bible studies Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: (435) 994-0283 or (801) 782-8856.

* Mass in Spanish, 12:15 p.m., St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 210 Chapel St., Layton; phone (801) 544-4269. The Rev. Alexis Davida will carry on the Hispanic ministry. No Saturday evening Mass in Spanish. Confessions before Mass and on Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

* New Beginnings Apostolic Church, 354 S. State St, Clearfield. In the basement of Yes Printing; entrance is on the west side. Part of the United Pentecostal Church International organization. Service times are 12:30 p.m. Sundays (Evangelistic) and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays (Bible study). Come and worship with us the Lord Jesus Christ! Information: Pastor Max Arnett (801) 776-1952.

* Ogden Buddhist Church, 155 North St., Ogden. 10 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Buddhism Discussion Group. Information: (801) 392-7132.

* Ogden Christian Fellowship, 789 Second St., Ogden, (801) 393-8115. Life Courses at 9:30 a.m., Worship at 10:30 a.m.

* Ogden FBC/NBCC "Together in Faith," 2519 Jefferson Ave., Ogden. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. Adult Sunday school class is studying the Gospel of Mark. For children: Genesis 101 for Kids. Information: (801) 621-1761 or pastorfbcogden1@qwestoffice.net.

* Ogden Japanese Christian Church, 580 23rd St., Ogden. 10:30 a.m. worship. Information: (801) 392-4833.

* Rocky Mountain Bible Church, 10:30 a.m., first floor of Perry Professional Center, south of the Heritage Theater, 2535 S. Highway 89 in Perry. Information: www.rocky-mountain.org or contact Pastor Steve Barsuhn at (435) 239-8162 or by e-mail at pastor@rocky-mountain.org.

* St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3329 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Worship at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Study at 9:45 a.m. Visitors welcome. Information: (801) 392-6368.

* Trinity Lutheran Church, in Layton, 9 a.m. Bible study; 10 a.m. services, at 74 N. Fort Lane.

* Trinity Presbyterian Church, 140 N. Tyler Ave,. Ogden. 11 a.m. worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for children and adults. Phone: (801) 393-2661; the Rev. Dave Stellmon, pastor.

* United Church of Christ, Congregational, 3350 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, 10:30 a.m. worship service. Information: (801) 392-5012.

* Victory Christian Church, 3909 Airport Road, at Ogden-Hinckley Airport. Service at 11 a.m. Information: Pastor Stephen Peterson, (801) 393-3427.

* Victory Kingdom Ministries, 3104 Porter Ave., Ogden. 3 p.m., General Service/Children's School.

Monday, Nov. 30

No listing.

Tuesday, Dec. 1

* DivorceCare divorce recovery support group, Christian Life Center, 2352 E. Highway 193, Layton. The DivorceCare program includes experts on divorce. Call Pam at (801) 771-5433, ext. 521, for information.

* Prayer Shawl Ministry, 7-9 p.m., Ogden First Presbyterian Church, 880 28th St., Ogden. Everyone welcome. Bring your own medium crochet hooks or size 11-13 knitting needles and four skeins of yarn. Information: Linda Olson, (801) 593-0143.

Wednesday, Dec. 2

* A divorce recovery group, 7 p.m. at Christian Assembly, 2280 Jackson Ave., Ogden. For information, call (801) 391-0188.

* Bible study of "A Christmas Carol," 6 p.m.-7 p.m. On Wednesdays during advent the church will present the DVD, "A Christmas Carol: Special Church Bible Study," which uses the story of Jesus' birth and the Dickens tale to explore spiritual truth. For more information, call the church, (801) 394-0204.

* Bible Study, 7 p.m., Clearfield Community Church, 200 S. 500 East, Clearfield. Join Pastor John in the sanctuary. Topic: The Faith-The Basics.

* New Beginnings Apostolic Church, 354 S. State St, Clearfield. In the basement of Yes Printing; entrance is on the west side. Part of the United Pentecostal Church International organization. Service times are 12:30 p.m. Sundays (Evangelistic) and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays (Bible study). Come and worship with us the Lord Jesus Christ! Information: Pastor Max Arnett (801) 776-1952.

* Ogden Christian Fellowship, 789 Second St., Ogden. 7 p.m., Service and UTurn Youth. Information: (801) 393-8115.

* Advent service, 7 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3329 Harrison Blvd. Also: Dec. 9 and 16. For information, call the church, (801) 392-6368.

Thursday, Dec. 3

* Community Christmas Creche Display, noon-8 p.m., Pleasant View Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2975 N. 1000 West, Pleasant View. More than 1,000 Natvity scenes, 10,000 lights, 500 poinsettias. Nondenominational, all faiths participating. Public invited. Also Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5

* Prayer Shawl Ministry, First United Methodist Church (FUMC), 1339 W. 400 North, in Marriott-Slaterville, near Weber County Fairgrounds. Meets every first and third Thursday, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. All crocheters, knitters, and those wanting to learn are welcome. Enjoy fun company and learn to make beautiful shawls for people in need of loving comfort. Phone (801) 479-6541 or (801) 393-5662 for more information.

Friday, Dec. 4

* Community Christmas Creche Display, noon-8 p.m., Pleasant View Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2975 N. 1000 West, Pleasant View. More than 1,000 Natvity scenes, 10,000 lights, 500 poinsettias. Nondenominational, all faiths participating. Public invited. Also Saturday, Dec. 5.

* Reformed Christian Fellowship, outreach ministry of Christ Presbyterian. Meets for Bible study at 6:45 p.m. every Friday in the UCC building on the east side of the road, 3350 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. For more information, visit Web site: lightafterdarkness.googlepages.com or contact us via e-mail: lightafterdarkness@gmail.com. If you would like to be part of a group that takes God and His word seriously, please feel free to join us.

Upcoming

* Dec. 5, Community Christmas Creche Display, noon-8 p.m., Pleasant View Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2975 N. 1000 West, Pleasant View. More than 1,000 Natvity scenes, 10,000 lights, 500 poinsettias. Nondenominational, all faiths participating. Public invited. * Dec. 6, Bell concert, 7 p.m., at Clearfield Community Church, 200 S. 500 East, Clearfield. The Wesley Bell Ringers from United Methodist Church in Salt Lake City will present a musical program at the Clearfield church. A potluck will be at 6 p.m., and participants are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Free; public invited.

* Dec. 6, Ogden Buddhist Church, 155 North St., Ogden. 10:45 a.m. Buddhism Discussion Group; 1 p.m. Bodhi Day Family Service; 2 p.m. Dharma School. Information: (801) 392-7132.

* Dec. 6, Bell Concert, "Ring in the Season," 7 p.m., (dinner at 5:30 p.m., reservations required), Community United Methodist Church, 163 W. 4800 South, Annual Christmas Bell Concert at the church. Featured will be the Children's Chime Choir; youth bell choir, Ringers of the Light; and adult bell choirs, Genesis Ringers and Grace Notes. Free, and child care is available. The Ringers of the Light will sponsor an Italian dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds will go toward Youth Bell Camp. To make dinner reservations or for more information, call (801) 479-7430.

* Dec. 7, Tree-lighting Ceremony, 6 p.m., Mount Benedict Monastery, 6000 S. 1075 East, South Ogden. Community invited to attend. Part of 25th Annual Christmas Grove fundraiser, which runs through Dec. 31 and benefits St. Benedict's Foundation to help children who need medical care, who mourn the loss of a loved one, or  who have been victims of abuse or neglect; proceeds also help fund youth-at-risk programs. During the lighting ceremony, names of those who have been honored through donations will be read; members of WSU Chamber Choir will sing Christmas carols; light refreshments will be served.

* Dec. 10, Clearfield Community Choir, 7 p.m., Clearfield Community Church, 200 S. 500 East, Clearfield. Cookies and punch will be served. Free; public invited.

* Dec. 13, Kids-R-Music, 7 p.m., Clearfield Community Church, 200 S. 500 East, Clearfield. Also: Pot luck, bring side dish or dessert. Free; public invited.