April Events at The Compass Gallery
Sponsored by Faith Matters
If you are struggling with questions and seeking to square your intuitive sense of the good found in the Church with questions about its history, doctrine, culture, or practices, this book is for you. Join us for a discussion and book signing.
Free Admission
Tyler Johnson is an author, doctor, and podcaster who spends a lot of time thinking and writing about life’s biggest questions.
Join Faith Matters podcast host, Aubrey Chaves, and author Sharlee Mullins Glenn in a evening of music, readings, and the art of Lynde Mott as we celebrate Heavenly Mother and the Divine Feminine.
Free Admission.
In soaring blank verse, Brighter and Brighter until the Perfect Day reimagines the entire scope of existence from premortal life through the creation, the fall, mortality, the Atonement, and beyond. This gorgeous epic poem by author winning author, Sharlee Mullins Glenn, blends theology (including the Latter-day Saint doctrine of a Heavenly Mother), science, and imagination in a way that is thoroughly engaging, elegant, and provocative. Learn more about the book here.
Faith Matters is excited to continue hosting Wider Circles: A Faith Matters Interfaith Gathering. This month, as we observe Palm Sunday, we welcome Rev. Monica Dobbins, assistant minister of the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City, who will share spiritual insights from the Unitarian tradition. Come to listen to music that honors Palm Sunday, participate in candle lighting, and learn about the diverse ways communities find meaning and hope in this sacred season. This is a space for thoughtful dialogue, shared learning, and genuine connection, open to people of all faiths and backgrounds.
Free Admission.
Is there a difference between belief and faith?
If faith is a gift, what does that mean for those who struggle with doubt?
How do we distinguish between productive doubt that leads to greater faith and doubt that leads to spiritual stagnation?
Can doubt be seen as part of the spiritual journey rather than a weakness?
How does reason complement faith in our spiritual development?
How can we respond to others’ doubts in a way that encourages them to continue seeking truth rather than disengaging?
Come explore these questions with Terryl Givens and guest, Jared Halverson (PhD, Vanderbilt), as we continue to explore The Big Questions.
If attending Big Questions is cost prohibitive, please email events@thecompassgallery.com for details on need-based discounts. Standby seating available for free (subject to availability) to students and young adults.
Feeling overwhelmed by conflict—at home, in your community, or in today’s political climate? Join Chad Ford, author of new release "Seventy Times Seven" and Patrick Mason (Proclaim Peace) for a thought-provoking discussion on how Jesus’s example can guide us in transforming conflict.
Free Admission.
Chad Ford is an international conflict mediator, peace educator, and author with extensive experience in peace-building. Ford has worked in global conflict zones, partnering with organizations like Nike and the US Olympic team. Ford now teaches at Utah State University, focusing on peacebuilding, religious violence, and mediation.
Save the Date for Compass Events in May:
May 8 - Book Launch A Thoughtful Faith for the 21st Century Edited by Philip L. Barlow. Come meet the authors of this new publication by FaithMatters!
May 15 - Book Discussion Dispatches from Mormon Zion by Ryan Davis and guest, George Handley.