Hello Parley’s 3rd Ward! We hope this email finds you well and in good spirits. There is so much to talk about. Covid-19 has changed all our lives, but there is so much good happening in our ward. Random acts of kindness abound. People are showing love and genuine concern for one another. The weather has been good. There have never been so many people out walking around, and we feel a togetherness in spite of the social limitations. General Conference was inspiring. If ever we need direction and inspiration from a prophet, it’s now. At President Nelson’s request, many fasted yesterday, Good Friday, for relief from Covid-19. We will…

Good evening Brothers and Sisters, In spite of the fact that we are living in an uncertain time, we have been taught throughout the scriptures that if we continue to have hope and faith, we should have nothing to fear about the future. In Alma 36:3 Alma encourages his son Helaman, “I beseech of thee that thou wilt hear my words and learn of me; for I do know that whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions, and shall be lifted up at the last day”. It is hard to imagine a stronger support group than we have with our friends of the Parley’s 3rd Ward. As a Ward family…

Dear Brothers and Sisters, We hope you are managing well at this challenging time. We really miss being together with our friends and neighbors of the Parley’s 3rd. When we are gathered together there is great feeling of love and unity among us all. We hope the day comes soon that we can be reunited at our amazing Parley’s 3rd Ward building.  As a result of the Governor’s Directive and the Mayor’s Order, we are not able to have members take the Sacrament into the homes of other members. Accordingly, the Stake Presidency has decided to suspend all administration of the Sacramentthroughout the Stake until April 13, when the Governor’s directive is scheduled…

Dear Sisters and Brothers: What a memorable week it has been! Who would have ever imagined living through a worldwide pandemic and experiencing a significant earthquake all in the same week! We are certainly learning to become more resilient and more dependent on our own faith. With the recent suspension of church meetings, there are a few adjustments to our worship patterns. Administering the Sacrament – Starting tomorrow we would like any member who would like to have the sacrament in their home to receive it.  Any home with an Elder or Priest is authorized to administer the sacrament. For the remainder, your Ministering Brothers are authorized to administer the…

In an October 2018 General Conference address, President Russel M. Nelson’s encouraged us to make an adjustment to our pattern of thinking that “church is something that happens in our meetinghouses”. He said “it is time for a home-centered Church, supported by what takes place inside our branch, ward, and stake buildings”. It hardly seems like a coincidence that 18 months later the COVID 19 pandemic has required us to put this into practice as we are unable to gather together in our meetinghouse. Fortunately, we have had time to prepare ourselves and our families for this period of uncertainty. We have the resources of “Come, Follow Me”, and the…