Faith in action: Holiday offerings abound

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Annual Holiday Blessings Boutique and Craft Fair

The Council of Catholic Women's Holiday Blessings Boutique and Craft Fair will be held Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be crafts, food, music, raffles, prizes and gifts.

When • Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where • Blessed Sacrament Parish and School, 9757 S. 1700 East, Sandy

Tickets • Free

Savior of the World Musical

The heralded "Savior of the World" musical production will be performed in the Conference Center Theater. The musical features scriptural accounts of the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For ticket information, call 801-570-0080 or visit www.lds.org/events. The performances are open to ages 8 and older.

When • Saturday, Nov. 23, 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, Nov. 26-30, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2 p.m.

Where • LDS Conference Center, 60 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City

Tickets • $8; $5 for matinee performances

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Round Up Auction

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School will hold a Round Up Auction that will feature drinks, food, a silent and a live auction. For tickets and information, visit www.lourdesschool.org/roundup.

When • Saturday, Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m.

Where • IJ and Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center, 2 N. Medical Drive, Salt Lake City

Tickets • $40

Concert of Praise

Join Roma Downey and producer Mark Burnett ("The Voice," "Survivor," "Shark Tank") and several musical guests for an interfaith "Concert of Praise" to celebrate National Bible Week at the Salt Lake Tabernacle.

When • Saturday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m.

Where • Salt Lake LDS Tabernacle, 50 N. Main, Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free

Nonie N. Sorensen Tribute

A tribute to the music of LDS composer Nonie N. Sorensen will take place in the Assembly Hall. The program titled, "I Went on My Way Rejoicing," will feature a vocal ensemble and soloists singing songs written for the LDS Young Women's Songbook.

When • Saturday, Nov. 23, 7:30 p.m.

Where • LDS Assembly Hall, 50 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free

Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times Exhibit

"The Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times" includes one of the largest collections of the 2,000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls. Discovered by a shepherd in 1947, the Scrolls contain the oldest known copies of the Hebrew Bible. Visit theleonardo.org for information.

When • Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23-24, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Where • The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 South, Salt Lake City

Tickets • $23.95; Members are $13.95; visit bit.ly/1gpRgbW

St. Mary's Catholic Church Holiday Boutique

St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church will hold a holiday boutique. Cost is $1 donation to the food bank. Unique handmade and one-of-a-kind items. For information, contact Nancy Michalko, 435-940-1723.

When • Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where • St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1505 W. White Pine Canyon Road, Park City

Tickets • $1

Thanksgiving Interfaith Service

The First Congregational Church will hold its annual City of Holladay Thanksgiving Interfaith Service. Overflow parking is available across the street at the Wasatch Hills Adventist Church (2139 S. Foothill Drive.)

When • Sunday, Nov. 24, 5-6 p.m.

Where • First Congregational Church, 2150 S. Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes. Fill a shoe box with school supplies, toys, necessity items, hard candy (in a zip lock bag) and a letter of encouragement in an effort to reach underprivileged kids on six continents. Visit bit.ly/181FVxZ for information.

When • Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24, 1-4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 25, 9-11 a.m.

Where • Hidden Valley Presbyterian, 12883 S. 1300 East, Draper

When • Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Where • Calvary Chapel of Salt Lake City, 460 W. Century Drive, Murray

A Good Turn Christmas

The Church History Museum will open a temporary exhibit entitled "A Good Turn Christmas." The exhibit will run Nov. 23, 2013-Jan. 12. This year's theme for the annual Christmas exhibit focuses on the Christ-like act of doing service and relates to the Boy Scout slogan to do a good turn daily. The artwork and artifacts in A Good Turn Christmas portray the birth of Jesus Christ, including several unique creche (nativity) sets from around the world. For more information, call 801-240-4615.

When • Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Nov. 25-29, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where • LDS Church History Library, 15 E. North Temple , Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free

Christmas in Nauvoo

The Education in Zion Gallery at Brigham Young University will host its "Christmas in Nauvoo" family home evenings on three Mondays, Nov. 25, Dec. 2 and 9, at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Gallery educators will be in character as Eliza Snow and Wilford Woodruff and will share Christmas-related stories from historic Nauvoo. The programs will also include Christmas carols along with hot chocolate and cookies. For more information or to make a reservation, call 801-422-6519 or visit educationinzion.byu.edu.

When • Monday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m., 8 p.m.

Where • Brigham Young University Joseph Smith Building, 900 N. Campus Drive, Provo

Tickets • Free

Thanksgiving Eve Service

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church will hold its Traditional Thanksgiving Eve Worship. Congregational member, Pastor Jim Leach, will share the messages of thanks and blessings.

When • Wednesday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m.

Where • Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 3900 S. 2500 East, Holladay

Tickets • Free

Thanksgiving Day Service

The Thanksgiving Day service will consist of readings from The Bible and the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," by Mary Baker Eddy, followed by time devoted to expressions of gratitude from members of the congregation. The one-hour service includes music appropriate to the occasion.

When • Thursday, Nov. 28, 10:30 a.m.

Where • Second Church of Christ Scientist, 1165 S. Foothill, Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free

Celebration of Christ Interfaith Concert

The Foundation 4Life will present a Celebration of Christ Interfaith Concert with Vocal Point, Kevin Olusola, Jenny Oaks Baker and Snow College Live Symphony. Visit www.lds.org/events or call 801-570-0080 for tickets.

When • Saturday, Nov. 30, 4:30 p.m., 8 p.m.

Where • Salt Lake LDS Tabernacle, 50 N. Main, Salt Lake City

Tickets • $10; V.I.P. $25