Churches in the news

Cathedral planning centennial events

The Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, will celebrate "A Century of Faith and Service 1909-2009" in August with a variety of events that begin on Aug. 9. Go to www.Saltlakecathedral.org for more information.

First Unitarian talks spirituality in film

"A Spiritual Journey Through Film" will be presented by Richard Dutcher, movie director, at the Sunday, Aug. 9, 10 a.m. "Summer Forum" at the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake, 569 S. 1300 East. For more information, call 801-582-8687, or go to: www.slcuu.org.

Annual Sunstone Symposium coming

The 2009 Salt Lake Sunstone Symposium will be Aug. 12-15 at the Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel, 150 W. 500 South. For details, go to www.sunstonemagazine.com.

Catholic Services seeking backpacks

Catholic Community Services will be collecting new backpacks and school supplies for needy children on Friday, Aug. 14, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Donations can be dropped off at either Catholic Community Services, 745 E. 300 South, Salt Lake; or at the United Way Office at 2955 E. 300 South, Ogden.

Rummage sale set in Fruit Heights

Westminster Presbyterian Church, 796 S. Mountain Rd. (just off of Highway 89), Fruit Heights, will sponsor its annual "Rummage Sale" on Friday, Aug. 14., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The public is invited. Call 801-546-0212, or go to: churchoffice@wpcutah.com.

'Lutherfest 2009' at Murray City Park

"Luterfest 2009," the annual Lutheran Picnic, will be Saturday, Aug. 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Murray City Park, pavilion No. 2. Call Rick at 801-484-4552 for more information.

Hilltop to offer music camp for grades 1-6

The children's music program of Hilltop United Methodist Church, 985 E. 10600 South, Sandy, is offering a summer music camp to all children of the community in grades one through six, Aug. 17 - 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. There is a registration fee of $10, which counts toward the camp tuition cost of $20. Tuition for families registering more than one child is capped at $30. Contact Mary Jean Davison at 801-571-5777 for more information.

Methodists plan free Vacation Bible School