April 5, 1992 – Sunday, General Conference, Afternoon Session: “Irrespective of age, we mourn for those loved and lost. Mourning is one of the deepest expressions of pure love. It is a natural response in complete accord with divine commandment: “Thou shalt live together in love, insomuch that thou shalt weep for the loss of them that die.” (D&C 42:45.) Moreover, we can’t fully appreciate joyful reunions later without tearful separations now. The only way to take sorrow out of death is to take love out of life.” Elder Russell M. Nelson 1992 – Doors of Death https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1992/05/doors-of-death?lang=eng SACRAMENT MEETING LINK: January 12, 2025, Sunday: Virtual sacrament meeting: ANNOUNCEMENTS: January…

The promised Restoration goes forward. “Sometimes we think of the Restoration of the gospel as something that is complete, already behind us. … In reality, the Restoration is an ongoing process; we are living in it right now” (“Are You Sleeping through the Restoration?,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2014, 59). President Uchtdorf: Are You Sleeping through the Restoration?,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2014, 59 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2014/05/priesthood-session/are-you-sleeping-through-the-restoration?lang=eng SACRAMENT MEETING LINK: January 5, 2025, Sunday: Virtual sacrament meeting: ANNOUNCEMENTS: January 3, 2025: Friday: Please read the attached flyer carefully, for information on the upcoming Organ Workshops in January and February provided by Richard Elliot, Tabernacle Organist. Brother Elliott isn’t limiting the numbers –…

2024 December, First Presidency Christmas Message: At this joyful time of year, we are grateful to celebrate with you the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.Although He was born in humble circumstances, He is the central figure in all human history. His mission affects all who have lived and will yet live. Through His Atonement and Resurrection, He did what we could not do for ourselves: overcome death and be reconciled to our Heavenly Father.We testify that He is the Son of the Eternal Father, who “so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John…

2024 December, First Presidency Christmas Message: At this joyful time of year, we are grateful to celebrate with you the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.Although He was born in humble circumstances, He is the central figure in all human history. His mission affects all who have lived and will yet live. Through His Atonement and Resurrection, He did what we could not do for ourselves: overcome death and be reconciled to our Heavenly Father.We testify that He is the Son of the Eternal Father, who “so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John…

And in despair I bowed my head: “There is no peace on earth,” I said, “For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men.” Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: “God is not dead, nor doth he sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, With peace on earth, good will to men.” Till, ringing, singing, on its way, The world revolved from night to day, A voice, a chime, a chant sublime, Of peace on earth, good will to men! Hymn 214 – I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/music/songs/i-heard-the-bells-on-christmas-day?crumbs=hymns&lang=eng SACRAMENT MEETING LINK: · December 15th, Sunday:…

While shepherds watch’d their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around. “Fear not,” said he, for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind; “Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind.” Hymn 211 – While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/music/songs/while-shepherds-watched-their-flocks?crumbs=hymns&lang=eng SACRAMENT MEETING LINK:· December 8th, Sunday: Virtual sacrament meeting: ANNOUNCEMENTS:December: Tithing declaration signups outside Bishop’s office:· Sunday, December 8th: 2:10 – 4:00 pm @ Parley’s 3rd Ward December 7th, Saturday: P3 Relief Society Christmas brunch from 9:30 – 11:30 am. See attached invitation. December 8th, Saturday: Annual Stake Christmas Music Program at 3:30 –…

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” SACRAMENT MEETING LINK: · December 1st, Sunday: Virtual sacrament meeting: ANNOUNCEMENTS: December: Tithing declaration signups outside Bishop’s office:· Sunday, December 1st: 2:10 – 4:00 pm @ Parley’s 3rd Ward· Sunday, December 8th: 2:10 – 4:00 pm @ Parley’s 3rd Ward December 7th, Saturday: P3 Relief Society Christmas brunch from 9:30 – 11:30 am. See attached invitation. December 8th, Saturday: Annual Stake Christmas Music Program at 3:30 – 4:30 m. See attached…

October 2024 General Conference Highlights: “The Saviour, the Good Shepherd, goes in search of His lost sheep until He finds them. He is ‘not willing that any should perish.” “God’s Intent Is to Bring You Home” -Elder Patrick Kearon https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/45kearon?lang=eng&id=p20#p20 SACRAMENT MEETING LINK: · November 17th, Sunday: Virtual sacrament meeting: ANNOUNCEMENTS: November: Tithing declaration signups outside Bishop’s office:· Sunday, November 17th: 2:10 – 4:00 pm @ Parley’s 3rd Ward· Sunday, November 24th: 2:10 – 4:00 pm @ Parley’s 3rd Ward November 21st, Thursday: Join the Parley’s Stake challenging questions class with Nate and Sue Ann Jones at 8pm in the Relief Society Room of 1st/6th ward Building. December 7th, Saturday:…

October 2024 General Conference Highlights: “Yet down through history many have simplified, even trivialized our image of Him and His witness of who He was. They have reduced His righteousness to mere prudishness, His justice to mere anger, His mercy to mere permissiveness. We must not be guilty of such simplistic versions of Him that conveniently ignore teachings we find uncomfortable. This “dumbing down” has been true even regarding His ultimate defining virtue, His love. During His mortal mission, Jesus taught that there were two great commandments. They have been taught in this conference and will forever be taught: “Love the Lord thy God [and] love thy neighbor as thyself.”…

Salt Lake Temple Update and Pictures: President Nelson stated in the October 2024 General Conference; “The preservation and renovation of the Salt Lake Temple and other areas on Temple Square have been underway for nearly five years. Present projections indicate that this work will be completed by the end of 2026. We are grateful for all who are working on this massive project. Here is a link to an article that provides an update and impressive pictures of the current preservation and renovations to the Salt Lake Temple: Salt Lake Temple Renovation update https://www.deseret.com/faith/2024/09/21/latter-day-saint-leaders-say-renovated-salt-lake-temple-to-include-significant-changes-preservation SACRAMENT MEETING LINK: · November 3rd, Sunday: Virtual sacrament meeting: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ongoing: 2025, FSY (For the…