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Unlikely Choice for Relief Society President ‘Literally the Only Person in the Ward Over the Summer’

Although many people were surprised when Jodie Burrows was called as the Provo YSA 112 Relief Society President, Burrows was not one of them. She said on the topic “I was literally the only person in the ward over the summer.” Burrows said that her ward was even emptier than it is most summers, due to the sheer number of people who left due to … Continue reading Unlikely Choice for Relief Society President ‘Literally the Only Person in the Ward Over the Summer’

Albert Camus
Life, News

United States Postal Service’s Financial Woes Due to Online Mission Calls

Recently released internal reports show that ever since mission calls for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints switched to online delivery, the United States Postal Service has fallen into financial insolvency.  In 2019, they processed only 38% of the world’s mail, down from 40% when thousands of thick white envelopes from Salt Lake City were still flowing each year. “Let’s be honest, mission … Continue reading United States Postal Service’s Financial Woes Due to Online Mission Calls

Emil Ratburn III
General Conference, Life, News

LDS Republicans Attend Pence’s “General Conference” in Arizona

Earlier this week, Vice President Mike Pence held a series of speeches in Arizona seeking to rally the support of the LDS community. These events were well attended by many Latter-Day Saints seeking words of counsel and comfort from their trusted religious leaders. “Hearing the words that Elder Pence…. I mean Vice President Pence spoke was such a witness to me that he really is … Continue reading LDS Republicans Attend Pence’s “General Conference” in Arizona

Donald Cherry1 Comment
Life, News

“Be Thankful, At Least Tik Tok Is Still Here,” says Elder Jeffrey R. Holland in New Statement

As part of a series on messages of faith during COVID-19, Jeffrey R. Holland, a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, released a statement this morning. The statement reminds Church members to have hope and faith in unprecedented times. The central message of the thought was on gratitude, noting that the Saints should focus on the things they are grateful … Continue reading “Be Thankful, At Least Tik Tok Is Still Here,” says Elder Jeffrey R. Holland in New Statement

Liz Lemon1 Comment
Life, News

Local Ward Trek Converted to 48-hour Digital Event

The Saratoga Springs 116th ward was “devasted” when they realized they would have to cancel Trek 2020. Fortunately, ward leadership was able to convert the entire 2-day, 20-mile handcart trek into a digital event that the whole ward could participate in from the comfort of their own homes. “Everyone seemed so upset when we announced on the ward Facebook page that trek would be cancelled. … Continue reading Local Ward Trek Converted to 48-hour Digital Event

Warren Dusenberry