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.
Tuesday, Dec. 22
* 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.
* Posada service, 6 p.m., St Joseph's Catholic Church, 514 24th St., Ogden. Pray a special prayer for Jesus. Public welcome.
** Stepping Stones Circle, 7-8:30 p.m.,(sharing, meditation, guided imagery, intentional healing prayer), Giaitri Center, Historic Kiesel Bldg., 24th Street and Kiesel Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite 419, in Ogden. Parking on 24th Street. Information: Tamara, (801) 866-9143 or Ali, (801) 920-0560.
Wednesday, Dec. 23
* Bible Study, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; New Believers, 7-7:30 p.m. at Christian Assembly, 2280 Jackson Ave., Ogden. For information, call (801) 475-6373 or (801) 399-1337.
* 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.
* Stepping Stones Circle for Women - 11 a,m.-12:30 p.m., (sharing, meditation, guided imagery, intentional healing prayer), Giaitri Center, Historic Kiesel Bldg., 24th Street and Kiesel Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite 419, in Ogden. Parking on 24th Street. Information: Tamara, (801) 866-9143, or Ali, (801) 920-0560.
Thursday, Dec. 24
* Christmas Eve service, 6 p.m., Calvary Chapel, 564 S. 800 East in Clearfield. People of all faiths are welcome to attend.
* Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7 p.m., Canyon Road AG, 390 Canyon Road (one block east of 12th & Harrison). Special music, testimonies and scripture reading. The public is welcome to join us as we take time to focus on the real meaning of Christmas.
* "Christmas in Bethlehem," one-hour service at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Christian Life Center Church, 2352 E. Highway 193, Layton. (801) 771-5433. Featuring music and live animals in the manger scene, including camels, donkeys, sheep and goats. Seating limited to 1,000 seats per service so bring your family and celebrate the birth of Christ with us this Christmas Eve.
* Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 2374 Grant Ave., Ogden; 4:30 p.m., Eucharist with Children's Pageant; 7:30 p.m., Eucharist with Carols; 10:30 p.m., Festival Choral Eucharist. Information: (801) 392-8168.
* First United Methodist Church, 1339 W. 400 North, Marriott-Slaterville, three Christmas Eve services: 7 p.m., the church choir will perform in a traditional style service; 9 p.m., the Praise Band will play at a more contemporary praise and worship style event; 11 p.m., special music and singing with more participation from the congregation. At conclusion of each service, participants will each light an individual candle.
* Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion, 6 p.m., Grace Bible Ministries, 879 W. Pleasant View Drive, Pleasant View, bottom floor of Straw Market. Nondenominational Christian church. Nursery provided. Web site: www.churchsites.us/gbm; E-mail: gbmchurchutah@aol.com
* Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 6 p.m., Grace Presbyterian Church at The Castle in Layton, 930 West Antelope Drive. Carols, Advent readings, special music, holiday devotion. All are most welcome!
* Christmas Eve Service for Ogden Japanese Christian Church, 7 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church (28th Street and Quincy), Ogden. Designed for families, features music of CrossWise and the children's choirs Joyful Noise, Rainbow Bells, and Silver Chimes, with a children's story for the service. At 9 p.m., traditional service of lessons, carols and candlelight will be celebrated. The Golden Bells (adult bell choir) will play in the courtyard between services.
* Christmas Eve Service, Kids Program and Candlelight Service, 7 p.m., Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 1074 N. Fairfield Road, Layton.
* Candlelight service, 6 p.m., Rosewood Lane Church of the Nazarene, 455 Rosewood Lane, Layton.
* Christmas Eve Mass at 10 p.m.,and Christmas Day at 10 a.m., St. Henry's Catholic Church, 380 S. 200 East, Brigham City.
* Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 6 p.m., and Communion Service, 9 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3329 Harrison Blvd, Ogden. Visitors welcome. Call the church, (801) 392-6368, for information.
* Christmas Eve Service, 6-7 p.m., Rocky Mountain Bible Church, first floor of Perry Professional Center, south of the Heritage Theater, 2535 S. Highway 89 in Perry. The service will feature special Christmas music and congregational singing of favorite Christmas carols chosen by the people present. Pastor Rob Brannon, founding pastor of RMBC, will bring a special Christmas message. Everyone is welcome to attend this Christmas Eve celebration of the birth of Christ.
* Christmas Eve Service, 5 p.m., United Church of Christ Congregational, 3350 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Celebrate the birth of Jesus with lessons and carols, Communion and candle lighting. Public welcome. Information (801) 392-5012.
* St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 210 S. Chapel St.,Layton. 4:15 p.m. Christmas music by the Wasatch Winds Chamber Orchestra, Organ and Cantor; 5 p.m., Christmas Eve Mass (Organ and Cantor); 7 p.m., Misa de Navidad (Organo y Cantante); 11:15 p.m., Carols by the Choir, organ and instrumentalists. As the 5 p.m. and Midnight Masses are so crowded, we request that more people, especially families with children, attend a Christmas Day Mass.
Friday, Dec. 25
* Christmas Day Service, Morning service of "Lessons and Carols," 10 a.m., Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 1074 N. Fairfield Road, Layton.
* 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.
* Christmas Mass, 10 a.m. St. Henry's Catholic Church, 380 S. 200 East, Brigham City.
* St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 210 S. Chapel St., Layton. 12 a.m., Midnight Mass (Choir, Organ and Cantor); 8:30 a.m., Christmas Mass (Organ, Cantor & Creation Trio); 10:30 a.m., Christmas Mass (Choir, Organ and Cantor); 12:30 p.m., Misa de Navidad (Coro Español,M.Instrumental); 2:30 p.m., Misa de Navidad (Coro Español,M.Instrumental). As the 5 p.m. and Midnight Masses are so crowded, we request that more people, specially families with children, attend a Christmas Day Mass. If you receive Holy Communion at the Midnight Mass, you may receive once more at the Christmas Day Masses.
Upcoming
* Dec. 27, Professor Jonathan Harrington, who has just returned from the International Climate Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, will speak at 10:30 a.m. worship service, United Church of Christ, Congregational, 3350 Harrison Blvd., Ogden.
* Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Service, 7 p.m., Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 1074 N. Fairfield Road, Layton.
* Jan. 1, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 210 S. Chapel St., Layton. 10:30 a.m., Mass New Year's Day. Octave of Christmas, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God; 12:30 p.m., Misa de Año nuevo, Solemnidad de la Virgen Maria, Madre de Dios.
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