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Diocese to offer series on Advent

The Catholic Diocesan Office of Liturgy will offer a series that focuses on the theology, spirituality and symbolism of the Advent season. Presentations will be held from 7-8 p.m. on the following dates and locations: Thursday, Dec. 11, Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel at Juan Diego Catholic high School, 300 E. 11800 South, Draper; and Wednesday, Dec. 17, Saint Ann Parish, 450 E. 2100 South. Call 328-8641, ext. 321 for more information.

'Spirituality of Paul' retreat is today

A one-day retreat, "The Spirituality of Paul," will be today, 9 a.m. at the Skaggs Catholic Center, 300 E. 11800 South, Draper. For more information, call 984-7109.

Holiday classes areoffered at LDS library

Today, noon-4:30 p.m., the LDS Family History Library is offering an all-day series of classes that can help holiday enjoyment. Topics include: "Holiday Traditions of Tonga," "Holiday Traditions of Sweden," "Holiday Traditions of Colonial and Pioneer Times," "Holiday Traditions of England," "Holiday Traditions of Germany," and "Holiday Traditions of Mexico." To view a series poster and the class schedule online, go to www.familysearch.org.

'Christmas Grace' series starts Sunday

"Christmas with Grace" is a three-week message series beginning Sunday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m., at Sandy Ridge Community Church, 1829 E. 10600 South For more information, go to: www.sandyridgechurch.org.

First Unitarian talks on 'Grief Work'

The Sunday, Dec. 7 sermons, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., will be "Grief Work," by Rev. Tom Goldsmith at the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake, 569 S. 1300 East. Call 582-8687 for more details.

Vivaldi concert set at First Presbyterian

The 26th "Vivaldi by Candlelight" benefit concert will be Saturday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 12 South Temple and C Street. Reserved seating tickets are available for $40. Call 832-3270 for more information.

Post-Mormonism group plans meeting

The Salt Lake City Religious Transition Group of CALM — Community after Leaving Mormonism — will meet on Sunday, Dec. 7, 12:30 p.m. at 6876 S. Highland Drive (2000 East), for its Salt Lake City Religious Transition Group. Contact Bill Dobbs at bellerophon22@comcast.net for more details.

Eucharist celebration Sundays at Alta