Utah Inter-Church News together in Christ December 2018 monthly newsletter churchnews@saltyconsulting.com fb.com/utahinterchurchnews P a r t i c i p a t i n g C h u r c h e s i n S a l t L a k e C o u n t y : All Saints (SLC Foothill area) All Saints Episcopal Church 1710 S. Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City (801) 581-0380 allsaintsslc.org 8:00am Meditative, 10:30am Traditional LGBTQ+ affirming, active in social justice Cottonwood (CPC) (Murray) Cottonwood Presbyterian Church, PCUSA 1580 E. Vine Street (6100 South), Murray (801) 278-4619 cottonwoodpres.org 8:30am Traditional, 11:00am Contemp. LGBTQ+ affirming Zion (ZELC) (SLC Foothill area) Zion Lutheran Church, ELCA 1070 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City (801) 582-2321 zelc.org 8:15 Awakening 10:30am Traditional Reconciling in Christ (LGBTQ+ affirming) Christ UMC (East Millcreek) Christ United Methodist Church 2375 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City (801) 486-5473 christumcutah.net 8:00am Chapel, 9:00 & 10:30am Worship Reconciling Ministries (LGBTQ+ affirming) Holladay UCC (HUCC) (Holladay) Holladay United Church of Christ 2631 E. Murray Holladay Road, Holladay (801) 277-2631 holladayucc.org 10:00am Worship LGBTQ+ affirming Our Saviour s (OSLC) (Holladay) Our Saviour s Lutheran Church, ELCA 2500 East 3900 South, Holladay (801) 278-1412 oslcslc.org 8:45am Trad. 11:00am Contemp. Community of Grace (COG) (Sandy) Community of Grace Presbyterian, PCUSA 2015 E. Newcastle Drive, Sandy (801) 943-4043 cogpc.org 10:00am Blended Worship LGBTQ+ affirming Mt. Tabor (SLC downtown) Mount Tabor Lutheran Church, ELCA 175 South 700 East, Salt Lake City (801) 328-0521 mttaborslc.org 10:30am Traditional Worship Reconciling in Christ (LGBTQ+ affirming) St. Matthews (Taylorsville) St. Matthew s Lutheran Church, ELCA 2654 West Builders Drive, Taylorsville (801) 965-8484 stmatthewsut.org 10:00am Worship P a r t i c i p a t i n g C h u r c h e s i n o t h e r c o u n t i e s : Ascension (Ogden) Ascension Lutheran Church, ELCA 1105 N. Washington Blvd, Harrisville (801) 782-2810 ascensionlutheranogden.org 9:30am Worship Prince of Peace (Logan) Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, ELCA 930 North 400 West, Logan (435) 752-7753 princeopeace.org 9:30am Worship Elim (Ogden) Elim Lutheran Church, ELCA 575 23rd Street, Ogden (801) 394-5543 elimlutheran.org 10:00am Worship Shepherd of the Mountains (SOM) (Park City) Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, ELCA 4051 N. Highway 224, Park City (435) 649-2233 shepherdofthemountains.org 8:30am Trad. 10:30am Contemp.
MUSIC & ARTS Thu 12/6, 7:30pm at All Saints: Salt Lake Community College Choir Donation Concert Spend an evening with us celebrating Christmas, good music, & in joyful company. Tickets will be $10 suggested donation, or bring donation items (such as canned food, shirts, pants, socks, coats, jackets, shoes). The Christmas Choir Donation Concert is to spread cheer & celebrate what the season is all about. Food donations will be donated to the South City Campus Food Pantry & clothing donations will be donated to the Volunteers of America. Mon 12/10, 7:30pm at Yule Capella Ultimate Harmony & Harmony High in concert! There is no charge for this wonderful concert. Sat 12/15, 7:00pm at Messiah The Oratorio Society of Utah presents its 98 th annual performance of Handel s Messiah. Donations accepted. Sun 12/16, 4:00pm & 7:30pm at Christ UMC: Wesley Bell Ringer Concert S P E C I A L E V E N T S CHILDREN S PROGRAMS Sun 12/2, 10:30am-12:00pm at Christ UMC: Children s Christmas Program Plan to come watch a wonderful children s program during the 10:30 service, and stay for a cookie reception following. If you would like to bring cookies, please contact Kelly Carpenter (children.christumc.slc@gmail.com). Sun 12/9, 11:00am at Children s Christmas Pageant Don t miss our kids leading us in worship at the 11:00am worship service. This is a great service to invite your friends and family to join you in worship. All kids are invited to be part of the fun; important dates & times are: - Sun 12/2, 12pm: rehearsal after 11am worship - Fri 12/7, 6pm-9pm: rehearsal & pizza party - Sat 12/8, 9am-12pm: rehearsal & bagel breakfast - Sun 12/9, 9:30am: rehearsal & pageant day! Sun 12/23, 6:00pm at Zion: Children s Christmas Program: All are welcome to attend our children s Christmas program! Sun 12/16, 7:00pm at Zion: The German American Society of Utah Christmas Concert General admission $8; student or GAS member $4. All are welcome to attend this annual concert. Sun 12/23, 7:30pm at Christ UMC: Wesley Bell Ringer Christmas Reunion Concert LUNCH GROUPS Thu 12/13, 11:30am at Cottonwood Club: CPC Ladies Lunch Bunch: RSVP to Cottonwood s office (801-278-4619) by Wednesday, 12/12; call early, as reservations are limited. At Cottonwood Club (1780 E Lakewood Dr, Holladay). Wed 12/19, 11:30am at Porcupine Grill: CPC Men s Lunch: RSVP to Cottonwood s office (801-278- 4619). At Porcupine Grill (3698 Fort Union Blvd). FELLOWSHIP & FUN Sun 12/9, 12:00pm at Zion: Gingerbread House Event: Following the 10:30am worship service. Pizza lunch provided. Please RSVP to Zion s office. Mon 12/17, 7:00pm: Women s Book Club Holiday Party: For our December book club, we will be celebrating with our annual holiday party. We are not reading a book for this meeting, but you are asked to please bring a favorite book of yours to gift to another member. Write a small note in the book about why you chose it and what you love about it; wrap it up, but leave it unmarked. We will do a book exchange and everyone will go home with someone s favorite book! Please also bring a snack or drink to share. Contact Brianna (brianna@allsaintsslc.org) for more information.
WEEKLY MUSIC EVENTS Wednesdays, Voice Community Choir Rehearsal The One Voice Community Choir aspires to expand, redefine, & perfect the choral arts through eclectic performances that honor & uplift the LGBT community & their allies & affirm the worth of all people in the eyes of God. The choir was formed to give people of faith within the LGBT community & allies a place where they can come together to share their talents. We are a non-audition & no-experience-required choir. All are welcome! If you would like to join our choir, we rehearse on Wednesdays at Christ UMC (2375 E 3300 S). CHILDREN S MINISTRIES Sundays at Church School Children in grades K-3 rd are invited to room 10 for a scripture-based lesson, games, and crafts, every Sunday during worship. R E C U R R I N G E V E N T S STUDIES & SMALL GROUPS Wed 12/12, 10:00am-1:00pm at All Saints: Civil Conversations Our next meeting will be a regular meeting & a potluck lunch. Contact All Saints for more details. Tue 12/18, 12:30pm at Circle 4 CPC Ladies Bible Study Pastor Jeff Silliman will be leading us through the Horizons Bible Study Guide God s Promise. Sundays, All are invited to be a part of a small group to study the book Welcoming the Stranger by Matthew Soerens & Jenny Yang. This book examines immigration policies & politics today & historically, as well as a Christian response to the immigration dilemma. Meeting in room 1. Tuesdays, 11:00am at You are invited to gather with others in a time of focused prayer; these gatherings last about 45 minutes. Meeting in the prayer room at CPC. Children in grades 4 or higher are invited to participate in a fun Route 66 class that takes us through all 66 books of the Bible, on the 3 rd and 4 th Sundays of the month. OTHER WEEKLY EVENTS Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 9:00am at Zion: Free exercise group held at Zion 3x a week. Thursdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Zion: Salt Lake Insight An open meditation group meeting at Zion. *THIS MONTH* Wed 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 6:30pm at Zion: Beginners By Salt. TAIZÉ & EVENING VESPERS Saturdays, 5:00pm at Cathedral Church of St. Mark: Contemplative Eucharist: at the Cathedral Church of St. Mark (231 E 100 S, SLC). Weekly. Sun 12/9, 7:00pm at All Saints: Taizé Vespers Vigil to End Gun Violence A meditative, music-filled evening liturgy with songs from Taizé, scripture, & time for silence & prayer. All are welcome! Second Sunday of each month. Our December Taizé vespers will be held in conjunction with Utah s Interfaith vigil to end gun violence. Meditative, musical service with music from Taizé, meditation, & readings. A brief reception will follow. The Gun Violence Prevention Center of Utah will be available to chat & have information.
M I N I S T R Y, A D V O C A C Y & A C T I O N MINISTRY & SERVICE IN ACTION Tue 12/4, 1:00pm-2:30pm at CPC Prayer Shawl Do you knit or crochet, or want to learn how? Bring yourself and your friends for needlework and friendship. Make prayer shawls for hospice patients and for distribution by our Deacons to members and friends of our congregation. Yarn is available for you to use. If you don t know how to knit or crochet, we will teach you! Please come and add to our group and our community service. Tue 12/11, 4:30pm-7:30pm: Laundry Love Free laundry with love from All Saints Episcopal Church; at Century Laundry (910 W North Temple) the second Tuesday of the month. Quarters & soap are provided while you do your laundry in a safe, clean environment. Last load at 6:30pm. For questions, donations, or other info, email service@allsaintsslc.org. Want to volunteer? Just email service@allsaintsslc.org or sign up at http://bit.ly/allsaintslaundrylove - thank you! FUNDRAISERS & DRIVES Sat 12/8, 9:00am-2:00pm: Blood Drive Held in the gym at First Congregational Church (2150 S Foothill Drive). Christmas Drive for Mothers & Children at Valley Phoenix Treatment Center This Christmas season, Cottonwood s Mission Committee will again sponsor Christmas for the mothers and children at Valley Phoenix Treatment Center. Buying opportunities will be available in Cottonwood s Fellowship room after Sunday services. Wrapped gifts can be brought to the church by the Sunday before Christmas (Sun 12/23). Mitten Tree Drive for South Valley Sanctuary & Road Home The Mitten Tree will once again be in the entrance of Cottonwood Presbyterian for you to hang your generous donations. Mittens are welcome, and we are also asking for socks to be donated. Women s and children s socks will go to the South Valley Sanctuary for victims of domestic violence, and men s socks will go to the Road Home. QUIET SERVICES & VIGILS Sun 12/9, 7:00pm at All Saints: Taizé Vespers Vigil to #endgunviolence Our December Taizé vespers will be held in conjunction with Utah s Interfaith vigil to end gun violence. Meditative, musical service with music from Taizé, meditation, & readings. A brief reception will follow. The Gun Violence Prevention Center of Utah will be available to chat & have information. Thu 12/20, 7:00pm at Christ UMC: Quiet Christmas Service Candle-lit, meditative worship service where we remember those whom we ve lost, pray for those who are ill or struggling, and light candles of hope. All are welcome. Christmas Gifts for Teens and Seniors Christmas gifts for teens and seniors, who are often forgotten for gift giving, can be left under the Christmas tree in the Sanctuary of Cottonwood Presbyterian Church for the Mission Committee to deliver. These will go to the Salvation Army or to Candy Cane Corner. They would appreciate new clothing items, toys, games, or household items. COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS GROUP Sun 12/9, 6:30pm at Zion: Compassionate Friends Candle Lighting & Potluck Supporting families who have lost children. Tue 12/11 7:00pm at Zion: Compassionate Friends Support A support group for parents who have lost children; meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday.
W O R S H I P & A N N O U N C E M E N T S CHRISTMAS WORSHIP MONDAY, 12/24: CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES All Saints Episcopal Church: - 5:30pm Family Service & Christmas Pageant & Holy Eucharist - 10:30pm Carols with the Choir - 11:00pm Midnight Mass with Holy Eucharist Christ United Methodist Church: - 12:00pm, 5:00pm, 8:00pm, 11:00pm Community of Grace Presbyterian: 7:30pm Cottonwood Presbyterian Church: 6:00pm Zion Lutheran Church: - 6:00pm family-friendly service - 10:00pm service with Holy Communion & chancel choir singing TUESDAY, 12/25: CHRISTMAS MORNING SERVICES 10:00am at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church Is it time to start a new Christmas tradition for you or your house? Can there be a better way to celebrate Christ s birth than gathering together in worship? Join us for a beautiful celebration of Christ s birth this Christmas morning at 10am. We will be celebrating the sacrament of communion. NEW ART EXHIBIT Now through 1/5/19 at Come Holy Spirit Art Exhibit A new art exhibit graces the hallways of Cottonwood Presbyterian Church now through January 5. Participating artists were asked to think about the following: When, where, how, and why have you called on the Holy Spirit? What scripture about the Holy Spirit inspires you and your art? We hope these expressions by artists will stimulate your own thinking about how the Holy Spirit manifests in your life. WORSHIP SCHEDULE CHANGES Sun 12/30 at Christ UMC: one service at 10:00am We will have one worship service, and there will be no Sunday School for children and youth on this day. Regular programming will resume on Sunday, January 6. Sun 12/30 at Zion: one service at 10:30am All other Sundays in December will have two worship services as usual (8:15am & 10:30am). UPCOMING WORSHIP THEMES & TOPICS Cottonwood Presbyterian Church December worship: Through December, we will focus our attention on the traditional themes of the Advent Wreath candles: Hope, Love, Joy, Peace, and Christ/Savior. We will celebrate the sacrament of communion on 12/2 & on Christmas Day. NEW WORSHIP SERVICE: RECOVERY Recovery a new, ecumenical worship concept A Sunday evening meal-and-worship service coming soon to Utah. Radically inclusive, progressive Christian worship where every individual is affirmed as inherently valuable, & our call to love God & love one another is kept a focal point. More details: recoveringworship.com INFO TO ADD? Announcement or Event to add? For more details / to add your church to the participation list, contact us at (801) 893-2563 or info@saltyconsulting.com. Salty Consulting also offers other services, catering to churches, nonprofits, & small-to-mid-size businesses. Reach out via the contact info above for more details.
S U N D A Y 2 10:30am at Christ UMC: Children s Christmas Program 9 11:00am at Children s Christmas Pageant 12:00pm at Zion: Gingerbread Houses 6:30pm at Zion: Compassionate Friends Candle Lighting & Potluck 7:00pm at All Saints: Taizé Vespers Vigil to End Gun Violence 16 4:00pm & 7:30pm at Christ UMC: Wesley Bell Ringer Concert 7:00pm at Zion: German American Society of Utah Christmas Concert 23 6:00pm at Zion: Children s Christmas Program 7:30pm at Christ UMC: Wesley Bell Ringer Christmas Reunion Concert 30 10:00am at Christ UMC: one service 10:30am at Zion: on service M O N D A Y 3 10 7:30pm at Yule Capella 17 7:00pm at All Saints: Women s Book Club Holiday Party 24 CHRISTMAS EVE 12:00pm, 5:00pm, 8:00pm, 11:00pm at Christ UMC 5:30pm, 10:30pm, 11:00pm at All Saints 6:00pm at Cottonwood 6:00pm, 10:00pm at Zion 7:30pm at Community of Grace 31 NEW YEARS EVE D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 8 T U E S D A Y 4 1:00pm at Prayer Shawl 11 4:30-7:30: Laundry Love 7:00pm at Zion: Compassionate Friends support group 18 12:30pm at Circle 4 Ladies Bible Study 25 CHRISTMAS 10:00am at Christmas Morning Worship (1/1/19) NEW YEARS DAY W E D N E S D A Y 5 6:30pm at Zion: Beginners 12 10:00am at All Saints: Civil Conversations 6:30pm at Zion: Beginners 19 11:30am at Porcupine Grill: CPC Men s Lunch 6:30pm at Zion: Beginners 26 (1/2) T H U R S D A Y 6 7:30pm at All Saints: SLCC Choir Donation Concert 13 11:30am at Cottonwood Club: CPC Ladies Lunch Bunch 6:30pm at Zion: Salt Lake Insight 20 27 (1/3) F R I D A Y 7 14 21 28 (1/4) S A T U R D A Y 8 9:00am-2:00pm at First Congregational Church: Blood Drive 15 7:00pm at Messiah 22 7:00pm at Christ UMC: Quiet Christmas Service 29 (1/5)