Scott Weisser, 52, is charged with attempted rape, a first-degree felony, and class B misdemeanor assault in connection with the alleged March 16 attack.
During Friday's court hearing, Weisser - who resigned this week as pastor - was declared indigent and a public defender was appointed to defend him.
A scheduling hearing is set for April 3 before Judge Stephen Roth.
Weisser, meanwhile, remains at the Salt Lake County jail in lieu of $150,000 bail.
According to charging documents, Weisser entered a bedroom in the home and attempted to have sex with the woman, who repeatedly told him no and fought him off.
Weisser dragged her into a door jamb, causing slight abrasions to her hip, court documents said.
The woman is an adult relative of Weisser.
The Salt Lake Tribune generally does not name alleged sexual-assault victims.
- Stephen Hunt
