Faith in action: Holy Week services abound

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Running for Relief 5K and Kid's 1K Fun Run

Christ United Methodist Church will hold its annual Running for Relief 5K and Kids' 1K Fun Run. The 1K will be at 8:30 a.m. while the 5K will start at 9 a.m. To register, visit www.signmeup.com/98064 or contact Gina Williams at Chuckgina1@comcast.net or at 801-230-5388.

When • Saturday, April 12, 8:30 a.m., 9 a.m.

Where • Christ United Methodist Church, 2375 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City

Tickets • $20; week of April 8-12 — adults $25, kids (10 and under) $20

German Family Research

The LDS Family History Library will offer a series of classes on German research. The topics include "Using Genealogy.net Online Ortsfamilienbacher (German village lineage books)," "Finding Your German Ancestor Using Online Addressbooks," and "Using Metasearch to Maximize Your Findings on Genealogy.net." To register, send an email to FHLClassReg@familysearch.org, or call

1-801-240-4950. Go to familysearch.org/locations/saltlakecity-library for additional information.

When • Saturday, April 12. 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Where • LDS Family History Library, 35 N. West Temple, Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free

Pennsylvania Family Research

The Family History Library will offer a series of classes on Pennsylvania research. The topics include "Overview," "Court Records," "Vital and Church Records" and "Land Records." To register, send an email to FHLClassReg@familysearch.org, or call 1-801-240-4950. Go to familysearch.org/locations/saltlakecity-library for additional information.

When • Saturday, April 12, 9:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

Where • LDS Family History Library, 35 N. West Temple, Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free

Annual Easter Egg Dive

The South Davis Recreation center will hold its annual Easter Egg Dive. Bring swimsuits and goggles and get ready for a different type of egg hunt. Plastic eggs are tossed into the leisure pool and each age division has a certain amount of time to gather the eggs. Must register. Visit www.southdavisrecreation.com for information.

When • Saturday, April 12, 10-11:30 a.m.

Where • South Davis Recreation Center, 550 N. 200 West, Bountiful

Tickets • $5;

The Masonic Philosophical Society — Freemasonry for Men and Women

The Masonic Philosophical Society's gatherings of intellectuals serve as a forum for debate and for discovery. The doors are open to people of all races, genders, religions and creeds. Visit www.meetup.com/comasonry for information.

When • Saturday, April 12, 4 p.m.

Where • Centerville Branch Library, 45 S. 400 West, Centerville

Tickets • Free

Easter Week Services

The Cathedral Church of St. Mark will hold several Easter week events. Palm Sunday services will take place April 12 at 5:30, and April 13 at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. On April 14 at 11 a.m., the Rev. Scott B. Hayashi will bless Chrism oil. On April 16 at 8 p.m., Holy Communion and the service of Tenebrae will be held. On April 17 at 8 p.m., the Maundy Thursday service will be held. On April 18, Good Friday liturgy will be held at noon and Stations of the Cross at 5:30 p.m. On April 19, Saturday service will be at 9 a.m. The Great Easter Vigil will be held at 8 p.m. On April 20, Easter Day services will be held at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. A Children's Easter Egg Hunt follows the 10:30 a.m. service.

When • Saturday, April 12 at 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 13, 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m.; Monday, April 14, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, April 16, 8 p.m.; Thursday, April 17, 8 p.m.; Friday, April 18, noon, 5:30 p.m.

Where • St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, 231 E. 100 South, Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free

Handel's Messiah

Handel's "Messiah" will be presented by a choir composed of members from nine local prestige choirs at the Logan Tabernacle. The concert is free but food and hygiene item donations are encouraged for the Cache Community Food Pantry.

When • Saturday, April 12, 7 p.m.

Where • Logan LDS Tabernacle, 50 N. Main, Logan

Tickets • Free

Boy Scout Troop No. 231 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Kearns' Boy Scout Troop No. 231 will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser for Easter.

When • Sunday, April 13, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where • St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4501 W. 5215 South, Kearns

Tickets • $5

Easter Week Services

The Cathedral of the Madeleine will hold Easter week services starting with Palm Sunday services, April 13, at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m. (Spanish) and 6 p.m. On April 17, Holy Thursday, the Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:30 p.m. On April 18, Good Friday service will be at noon with the Cathedral Choir. The service will be repeated at 7 p.m. in Spanish. April 19 will feature the Easter Vigil at 9 p.m. On April 20, Easter Day services will be held at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. (in Spanish).

When • Sunday, April 13, 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m.; Thursday, April 17, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, April 18, noon, 7 p.m.

Where • Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free

Easter Services

Mount Olympus Presbyterian Church will start its Easter services on Palm Sunday, April 13, at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. On April 17, the Maundy Thursday will be held at 7 p.m. The Good Friday, April 18, service will be at 7 p.m. Easter Day services include a traditional service at 8:30 a.m. that features hymns, liturgy and a more classic worship presentation. An Easter breakfast will be served at 9:45 a.m. followed by a contemporary service at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

When • Sunday, April 13, 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; Thursday, April 17, 7 p.m.; Friday, April 18, 7 p.m.

Where • Mount Olympus Presbyterian Church, 3280 E. 3900 South, Salt Lake City

Easter Week Services

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church will hold Holy Week services beginning April 13, Palm Sunday, at 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. On April 17, remember the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday at 7 p.m. Services for Good Friday, April 18, will be at 8 p.m. Easter, April 20, will include a Sunrise service at 7 a.m., with additional festive services at 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Brunch will be served from 8-11 a.m.; and an Easter Egg Hunt and Craft at 10 a.m. for the children.

When • Sunday, April 13, at 8:45 a.m., 11 a.m.; Thursday, April 17, 7 p.m.; Friday, April 18, 8 p.m.

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

Easter Week Services

First Congregational Church Holy Week worship activities include services on Palm Sunday, April 13, at 11 a.m.; Maundy Thursday, April 17, at 6 p.m.; Good Friday, April 18, at noon, and Easter Day celebration, April 20, at 11 a.m. There will be an Easter egg hunt after the 11 a.m. service.

When • Sunday, April 13, 11 a.m.; Thursday, April 17, 6 p.m.; Friday, April 18, noon

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

Palm Sunday Service

Hidden Valley Presbyterian Church will begin its Easter celebration with a lunch on Palm Sunday, April 13, after its 10:30 a.m. worship service. Visit www.hiddenvalleychurch.org for information.

When • Sunday, April 13, 11:30 a.m.

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

Tickets • Free

Easter Services

Easter season services for Christ United Methodist Church will begin Palm Sunday, April 13, with a children's palm parade at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., and a Taize style service at 6 p.m. Maundy Thursday service, April 17, will start at 7 p.m. Good Friday services, April 18, will be held at 7 p.m. Easter services, April 20, will start at 8 a.m. The 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. services will feature the Chancel Choir and the Wesley Bell Ringers.

When • Sunday, April 13, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Thursday, April 17, 7 p.m.; Friday, April 18, 7 p.m.

Where • Christ United Methodist Church, 2375 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City

Easter Week Services

Murray Baptist Church will begin its Easter week services on Palm Sunday, April 13, with a worship and communion service held at 11 a.m. On April 17, the Maundy Thursday Communion service will be held at 7 p.m. On April 20, Easter service will be held at 11 a.m.

When • Sunday, April 13, 11 a.m.; Thursday, April 17, 7 p.m.

Where • Murray Baptist Church , 184 E. 5770 South, Murray

Holy Week Services

St. Ambrose Catholic Church will start its Easter week services on Holy Thursday, April 17, with Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7 p.m. Good Friday, April 18, will start with the Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. liturgy. Holy Saturday will start with a Blessing of Easter Food Baskets (in Polish) at 3:30 p.m. and an Easter Vigil with Sacraments of Initiation at 8:30 p.m. On Easter, Mass services will be held at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (in Polish).

When • Thursday, April 17, 7 p.m.; Friday, April 18, 3 p.m., 7 p.m.

Where • St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 2315 Redondo Ave., Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free

Easter Services

Episcopal Church of the Resurrection will start its Easter services on April 17, with Maundy Thursday, at 7 p.m. and a watch at the altar of repose at 8:30 p.m. Good Friday services, April 18, will be held at noon and 7 p.m. The Easter Vigil will be held April 19, at 7 p.m. On April 20, Easter service will be held at 10 a.m.

When • Thursday, April 17, 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m.; Friday, April 18, noon, 7 p.m.

Where • Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 1131 S. Main St., Centerville

Easter Services

Community of Grace Presbyterian Church and Hilltop United Methodist Church, will join for the Maundy Thursday service, April 17, 2014.

When • Thursday, April 17, 7:30 p.m.

Where • Hilltop United Methodist Church, 985 E. 10600 South, Sandy

Easter Services

Granger Christian Church will hold Easter services starting with Palm Sunday, April 13, at 11 a.m. Maundy Thursday service, April 17, at 7 p.m. On April 18, Good Friday service will be held at noon. On Easter Day, services will be held at 11 a.m. with a sermon by Rev. Vinnetta Golphin-Wilkerson.

When • Sunday, April 13, 11 a.m., Thursday; April 17, 7 p.m., Friday, April 18, noon

Where • Granger Christian Church, 3232 W. 4100 South, West Valley City

Salt Lake Choral Artists — St. John Passion

Salt Lake Choral Artists Chamber Choir will perform J.S. Bach's St. John Passion on April 18 and 19, 2014. Visit www.saltlakechoralartists.org/concerts_events for information.

When • Friday, April 18, 7:30 p.m.

Where • Waterford School, 1480 E. 9400 South, Sandy

Tickets • $15; www.saltlakechoralartists.org/concerts_events

Good Friday Easter Service

Community of Grace Presbyterian Church and Hilltop United Methodist Church will join for Good Friday services on April 18. Hilltop's pastor, the Rev. Dennis Shaw, will present the homily.

When • Friday, April 18, 7:30 p.m.

Where • Community of Grace Presbyterian Church, 2015 E. Newcastle Drive (8890 South), Sandy

Good Friday Choral Meditation

The Choir of the Cathedral of the Madeleine will perform Giovanni Pergolesi's "Stabat Mater." For complimentary tickets, visit www.utahmcs.org or call 801-994-4662.

When • Friday, April 18, 8 p.m.

Where • Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City

Tickets • Free