Religion briefs

Classes on military ancestry research

The Family History Library is offering an all-day series of classes that can help military-ancestryresearch today beginning at 9:15 a.m. Topics include: "U.S. Military Records 1775-1860," "U.S. Civil War Records," and "U.S. WWI & WWII Records."

Become more acquainted with Native American ancestry by attending research series and learning from the experts at the LDS Family History Library on Saturday, Nov. 22.

To view a series poster and the class schedule online, go to www.family search.org.

St. Ambrose plans Christmas boutique

St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1929 S. 2300 East, will sponsor a Christmas boutique today from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and again on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be fun, food and more than 40 vendors. Call 485-9324 for more information.

Juan Diego club presents film fest

Juan Diego Human Rights International Club continues its film festival featuring documentary films on human rights violations today with "Critical Condition" and "Blue is for Roseline." The showings begin at 7 p.m. in Juan Diego Catholic High School Auditorium, 300 E. 11800 South, Draper. Tickets are free and available at the door.

Jewish Arts Festival is today, Sunday

The Jewish Arts Festival begins today from 6:45-10 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 2 N. Medical Drive. There will be a Havdallah service (which signifies the end of Shabbat), a Middle Eastern tasting, Israeli Artwork and a Folk concert by Phillip Bimstein and "Blue Haiku." The main Festival is on Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and is free to the public. There will be performers, artists, food vendors, organizations and synagogues that will all make this festival a memorable event for all who attend. For more information, call Michelle at 801-581-0098 ext. 119.

Reception set for Methodist bishop

A reception for the new leader of the Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Methodist Church, Bishop Elaine Stanovsky, will be Sunday at 4 p.m., at Christ United Methodist Church, 203 S. 200 East. The public is welcome to attend.

Post-Mormonism group meets Sunday

The Salt Lake City Religious Transition Group of CALM ? Community after Leaving Mormonism —will meet on Sunday, ?Nov. 16, 12:30 p.m. at 6876 S. Highland Drive (2000 East). Contact Bill Dobbs at ??bellerophon22@comcast?.net or at 486-9616.