Religion briefs
Pastor to speak on 'Homeless God'
The Rev. Mirjam Haas-Melchior will speak on "Homeless God" at the Sunday, July 12, 10 a.m.. worship service at Orem Community Church, 130 North 400 East. He will also speak at the 11.30 a.m. worship service at Provo Community Church, 175 N. University Ave. For more information, go to: www.oremcommunitychurch.com or www.provocommunityucc.org.
Lobbyist to talk about Legislature
The summer forum at First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake, 569 S. 1300 East continues Sunday, July 12, at 10 a.m., with "The Art of the Lobby at the Utah State Legislature," by Lincoln Shurtz, lobbyist for the Utah League of Cities and Towns.
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.
Baptists offer Bible school for all ages
The New Pilgrim Baptist Church, 6196 S. Redwood Road, will hold Vacation Bible School, July 13-July 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. every night.
This year's theme is Boomerang Express. Learners will travel to the Land Down Under for nonstop action, as they learn that no matter where they go or what they do in life, it all comes back to Jesus. Classes are available at no cost, in both English and Spanish, for babies through adults. For more information or to register visit www.newpilgrimbaptist.com or call 801-969-4681.
Catholic Day is Sunday at Lagoon
The 101st All State Catholic Day at Lagoon will be Sunday, July 12, at 11 a.m., at the Farmington park's Canyon Terrace.
Mass will be celebrated at noon. Discount tickets will be available through local parishes. Call 801-250-6052.
CALM plans annual conference
The Community After Leaving Mormonism's Salt Lake area support group will meet on Sunday, July 12, at 12:30 p.m., at 6876 S. 20th East (Highland Dr.)
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.
Research group to hold conference
The Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research will hold its 11th annual conference on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 6-7, at the South Towne Exposition Center in Sandy.
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