What if we made a commitment to solve our problems without guns or violence? Come join us for this interactive event where RawTools will transform a donated gun into a garden tool! The event will include music, food, and inspiring speakers (Shane Claiborne and Michael Martin). This event will be a springboard for statewide discussions about reducing gun violence in Utah. Everyone is invited

This event is free but tickets are required for planning purposes. See the Facebook link for information on getting a ticket.

Once the garden tool is made we will be rotating it among communities of faith throughout Utah and asking them to host their own conversations around the idea of making a commitment to solve our problems without guns or violence.

Enjoy select wines, gourmet cheeses, assorted breads, and fresh fruit. Make new friends, enjoy great music, and support a wonderful cause. Proceeds benefit Crossroads Urban Center, an organization that has helped Utahns in need for more than 50 years.

Tickets are a $45 donation in advance or $50 at the door. Tables of 6 for $300. To purchase tickets, visit crossroadsurbancenter.org or call (801) 364-7765.

Utah Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapon’s Annual Commemoration of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki will be held at Wasatch Presbyterian Church.

As with previous years, the program will be an Interfaith Commemoration and will include a reflection by Serhat Kariparduc, the Youth Services Coordinator for Emerald Hills Institute along with a Jewish chant led by Alan Bachman.  The program also includes a 23 minute video featuring U.S. Soldiers who became known as the Atomic Soldiers or Atomic Vets.  Part of their duty was to be present at United States nuclear weapons tests in Nevada.

UCAN hopes you will join in for this memorable commemoration.

The Young Artist Chamber Players (YACP) was founded by Jack Ashton in 1985. Since then, excellent string players along the Wasatch Front have enjoyed participating in this quality chamber orchestra. In 1988 the orchestra was incorporated and a Board of Directors appointed.

Through the years, the YACP has performed as part of the Governor's concert series, in the Lobbyfest at the Utah Symphony, side-by-side with the Utah Symphony and at benefit performances. YACP takes a yearly performance tour through the state of Utah.

They will perform at Wasatch Presbyterian Church for two nights, April 22 & 29th at 7:00 p.m. For more information about the YACP, visit their website.

The Beer, Blues, and Brats Benefit Party (BBB) is the Spring fundraiser for Crossroads Urban Center.  An event that brings together local business and community members, this relaxing afternoon of fun provides significant funding for Crossroads’ work throughout the year.

When: April 28th  1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: The Garten @ Mountain West (425 North 400 West, Salt Lake City)

Tickets include festival entry complete with handmade brats and sides, locally crafted beer, games, and free chair massages.  Enjoy the live music of Controlled Burn and the JT Draper Band while you check out the silent auction.  In partnership with Epic Brewing, Beltex Meats, Snowbird's Cliff Spa, and Mountain West Hard Cider.

For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

The Young Artist Chamber Players (YACP) was founded by Jack Ashton in 1985. Since then, excellent string players along the Wasatch Front have enjoyed participating in this quality chamber orchestra. In 1988 the orchestra was incorporated and a Board of Directors appointed.

Through the years, the YACP has performed as part of the Governor's concert series, in the Lobbyfest at the Utah Symphony, side-by-side with the Utah Symphony and at benefit performances. YACP takes a yearly performance tour through the state of Utah.

They will perform at Wasatch Presbyterian Church for two nights, April 22 & 29th at 7:00 p.m. For more information about the YACP, visit their website.

Our recently upgraded sanctuary organ will be featured in the annual Bagby Memorial Concert on Monday, January 28th at 7:00 p.m.  Dr. Kenneth Udy will perform as organ soloist with the Young Artist Chamber Players, a string orchestra of high school honor students under the baton of Jack Ashton, in the Western U.S. premiere of the Organ Concerto in A Minor by French-Canadian composer, Denis Bédard.  The brilliant five-movement work showcases the new effects and sounds now available on our organ.  Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend this special event at Wasatch Presbyterian Church.

Wreaths Across America (WAA)

Each December, communities across the country gather for services remembering our veterans and to participate in laying of wreaths at veteran gravesites.  While the largest ceremony and volunteer event occurs at Arlington National Cemetery, cities and towns across the country participate on a local level.

In Salt Lake City, the ceremony and laying of wreaths will be at Fort Douglas Cemetery on December 15th at 10:00 a.m.  You can donate a wreath to be placed at the Fort Douglas location (or any location) and/or volunteer your time to help with the laying of wreaths.

Please help Remember, Honor and Teach by sponsoring a wreath, volunteering or inviting friends to help. WAA was formed as a non-profit organization in 2007 and aims to “remember, honor and teach” about our military veterans.

Please visit the following page for more information, to sponsor a wreath, or sign-up to volunteer https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/14969/Overview/?relatedId=0.

Nathan Florence and Matt Black’s documentary film, Art + Belief is a work-in-progress. Come view a screening of the documentary and see how the film is progressing. The film follows the journey of Trevor Southey and other artists as they navigate their individual artistic vision and religious conformity. The film will be screened at the home of Luana Uluave and Jason Miller in Cottonwood Heights. RSVP to Luana Uluave at uluave@gmail.com for address and directions. Suggested donation is $10/ticket, which will go directly to funding the final edit of the film. Nathan will be present for a brief Q&A.