Religion

OGDEN — An Ogden resident has published a historical novel based on the possibility of finding archaeological proof of the origins of the Book of Mormon.

Paul Rimmasch, a graduate of Weber State University, has published “The Lost Stones: Chasing Down This Treasure Could Cost Everything” (Bonneville Books of Cedar Fort Inc., $13.99).

It’s the story of a BYU student and a veteran of two deployments to Iraq who search for both an alternative energy source and archaeological finds kept from mainstream science.

WASHINGTON TERRACE — Community United Methodist Church is inviting area residents to celebrate with its members today and Sunday the completion of a remodeling project that was 10 years in the making.

The church is holding a public open house from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. today at 163 W. 4800 South in Washington Terrace.

Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Monday. For more information, call 801-629-5220 or 801-625-4237.

FRUIT HEIGHTS — Westminster Presbyterian Church, 796 S. Mountain Road in Fruit Heights, will have an evening service of healing and prayer at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

OGDEN — The public is invited to an outdoor open mic concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at Congregational United Church of Christ, 3350 Harrison Blvd., on the east side of Harrison, behind and up the hill from the Key Realty office building.

Anyone may perform, including acoustic guitar players, singers, storytellers, poets and other musicians.

OGDEN — Weber State University will host the Jehovah’s Witnesses Watchtower Convention this weekend.

The free event will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Dee Events Center, 4400 Harrison Blvd.

Call 801-626-6667 for information.

CHICAGO -- The leader of President Barack Obama's former church in Chicago has come out against statements by other African-American clergy who condemned the president's endorsement last week of same-sex marriage.