Churches in the news

Llama Fest July 17 at Am.F. Krishna Temple

The 16th annual Llama Fest will be Saturday, July 17, 4 p.m., at the Krishna Temple, 8628 S. Main, Spanish Fork.

Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children.

There will be llama races, an obstacle course, show ring, live music, dancing, crafts and food.

For more details, go to: www.utahvalleyllamas.com.

Lutheran Church to sponsor prayer vigil

The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod will sponsor its first round-the-clock prayer vigil from July 11-17, during its national convention in Houston.

Prayer participants are being asked to prayer not only for the proceedings of the convention, but the work of the Synod as a whole.

The vigil beings at 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 11, and ends at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 17.

More information is available at www.lcms.org/convention.

Southeast Baptist to hold Bible School

"Saddle Ridge Ranch 2010" will be Southeast Baptist Church's Vacation Bible School this year, July 12-16, 9 a.m.-noon daily at 1700 E. Fort Union Blvd.

This is for ages 4 through sixth-graders.

Call 801-943-2241 for more information.

First Congregational Women's Retreat

First Congregational Church. 2150 S. Foothill Drive, will sponsor its annual Women's Retreat, Oct. 2-3 at beautiful Brighton Lodge at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon.

More information is available at: www.firstcongregationalslc.org.

First Baptist to hold Kids Camp 2010

Kids Camp 2010 at First Baptist Church of Salt Lake City, 777 S. 1300 East, will sponsor "X-Treme Adventures in Christ" at Camp Utaba on July 11-17.

For more details, go to: www.firstbaptist-slc.org/contact/.

Masonic Temple's fundraiser is today

The Masonic Temple, 650 E. South Temple, will hold its annual fundraiser on today, 7 a.m. to noon.

This lets participants recycle items they no longer need and pick up some new items for themselves — all while raising funds for a good cause.