We just received word from our Area Presidency that we cannot have members take the Sacrament to the homes of other members in light of the Governor’s Directive and Mayor’s Order regarding COVID-19. Accordingly, as a Stake Presidency in prayerful counsel with the Bishops of each of our Wards, we have decided to suspend all administration of the Sacrament throughout the Stake until April 13 when the Governor’s directive is scheduled to end. In other words, the Sacrament will not be authorized in any homes in the Stake for the time being. We will reevaluate as soon as possible and as conditions permit.  We recognize the central importance of the Sacrament in our worship and remembrance…

We love you and are praying for you. We encourage you to accept our Prophet, President Nelson’s invitation to join with him in a worldwide fast this Sunday, March 29, to pray for relief from the physical, emotional and economic effects of this global pandemic. We have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and His power to consecrate our fasting and prayer to the world’s benefit.  We also provide the following updates:  We strongly encourage all of you to continue to follow local, state and national directives regarding COVID-19, including the Governor’s March 27 Directive. We are closely monitoring the status of our missionaries in the United States and abroad. Some of them…

We love and are grateful for you. We have seen and heard of so many acts of Christian service between one another and toward our neighbors during these challenging times. May the Lord continue to bless and sustain us in these efforts. As you may have heard, Governor Herbert has called for a special weekend of prayer and service this weekend, March 20-22. Our Area Presidency supports this effort. We invite all of us to unite together this weekend in service to one another and in prayer for guidance, faith, comfort and peace. We are mindful that “Whatsoever ye shall ask in faith, being united in prayer according to my command, ye…

First and foremost, know we love and are praying for you and your families during this fluid and uncertain time. We testify that Heavenly Father hears our prayers and will bless all His children around the world as we work to overcome this pandemic. Our beloved Prophet, President Russell M. Nelson, is also mindful of and praying for us. Indeed, he distributed a global message yesterday reminding of us God’s love for us and conveying his optimism for the future.   Here is his message: Here is a previous message from President Nelson regarding hope during a challenging time:  We hope these words from our Prophet will bring you peace…

As you may have heard already, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has suspended church services worldwide in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. This includes all public worship services (e.g., Sacrament Meetings, Sunday School, etc.) and all Stake and Ward activities. Here is the link to the Church’s statement: Gatherings of Church Members Temporarily Suspended Worldwide. May we all comply with the Brethren’s direction with exactness, as we will be blessed as we follow their counsel. If you have any questions as to what is allowed, please do not hesitate to contact your Bishop or any member of the Stake Presidency.    We echo today’s message from…

We are monitoring closely the coronavirus virus (COVID-19) to ensure we do our part to limit the impact it may have in our communities. We are also aware of the Governor’s remarks this morning about public gatherings. As a Stake Presidency, we are continuing to discuss what this means for the Parleys Stake, including what it means for this Sunday’s meetings. We will be reaching out to you before Sunday to give specific guidance. In the meantime, we remind you of the suggestions the experts recommend and ask you to adhere to them, including the following: If you’re feeling sick, please stay home.  Wash your hands frequently with soap and…