Churches in the news

Birthday party today at Krishna Temple

A Transcendental Birthday Party will be today, 8 p.m. at the Krishna Temple, 8628 S. Main, Spanish Fork. There will be live music, dance and food. There is no entry fee, and the public is invited. Go to www.utahkrishnas.com for more information.

5th annual Christian Worship Festival set

The fifth annual Christian Worship Festival will be Sunday, Aug. 16, 5-8 p.m. at the Gallivan Center, 200 S. State.

This year's musical artists include the Mountain View Christian Assembly and the Salt Lake International Christian Choir.

For more information, go to www.slcgov.com/PublicServices/Gallivan/calendar.html.

Professor to present lecture on Darwin

"The Making of Charles Darwin" will be presented by Bruce Dain, professor of history at the University of Utah, at the next Summer Forum at the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake, 569 S. 1300 East, on Sunday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m.

For more details, go to www.slcuu.org.

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

Vacation Bible School at Christ United Methodist Church, 2375 E. 3300 South, will be "Jesus Loves the Little Children, All the Children of the World" on Aug. 17-21, 9 a.m. to noon daily. This is free and open to the public. Activities include crafts such as beading, sampling foods like fry bread, playing American Indian games, singing songs and hearing stories. For questions or more information, contact Vanitta Conrad at 801-486-5473. Registration forms are available online at ChristUMCUtah.net.

Christian Life Center to host Chona Pierce

Chona Pierce will perform at the Christian Life Center Church, 2352 E. Highway 193, Layton, on Sunday, Aug. 23, 6 p.m. Tickets are $18.50 in advance or $20 at the door.