Churches in the news

First Unitarian's forum begins Sunday at 10

The summer forum at First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake, 569 S. 1300 East, begins Sunday, June 21, 10 a.m., with "Senior Theatre Project: Plays For, By, and About Seniors," by Steve Phillips and Jayne Luke. The presentation lasts about 90 minutes and is free and open to the public. Call 801-582-8687, or go to: www.slcuu.org for more details.

Orem church to discuss 'In the Boat Together'

"In the Boat Together" will be discussed in Sunday, June 21 services at both the Orem Community Church, 130 N. 400 East, Orem, at 10 a.m.; and also at the Provo Community Church, 175 N. University, Provo at 11:30 a.m.

Unitarians to assemble June 24-28 at Palace

Salt Lake City is the host of the Unitarian Universalist General Assembly meeting in 2009 on June 24-28 at the Salt Palace Convention Center.

For more information, go to: www.uua.org/events/generalassembly.

Utah Aglow to host 'Thunder in Valley'

Utah Aglow will host "Thunder in the Valley," a Southwest Regional Rally weekend on June 26–28 at the Embassy Suites Hotel.

Aglow International is a transdenominational, international Christian women's organization. Special guest speakers include Jane Hansen Hoyt, Aglow president and CEO, and Diane Moder, director of Islamic awareness and education. The cost is $75 for all sessions or $15 for one session. For information and registration, call Toni McMurtrey at 801-571-8680 or e-mail at tsmurph@xmission.com

Ex-Mormon support group meets July 5

CALM — The Community After Leaving Mormonism's Salt Lake area support group will meet again on Sunday, July 5, 12:30 p.m., at 6876 S. 2000 East (Highland Drive)

CALM's annual ex-Mormon conference will be Oct. 9-11 at Salt Lake's Embassy Suites. For more information, e-mail calmsupport@gmail.com.

Monasatery to host a vocational retreat

The Holy Trinity Trappist Catholic Monastery for men in Huntsville will host a "Live-in Experience" vocational retreat on Aug. 5-9. There is no fee. Call 1-800-221-1807 for more information.

Granger church gearing up for Bible school

Granger Christian Church, 3232 W. 4100 South, West Valley City, is gearing up for its annual vacation Bible school. For more information, call 801-968-3301.

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