SOUTH STAKE​
Relief Society
A Message to the Sisters of Relief Society
“I testify that Jesus Christ is relief. Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we may be relieved of the burden and consequences of sin and be succored in our infirmities. And because we love God and have covenanted to serve Him, we can partner with the Savior to help provide temporal and spiritual relief for those in need—and in the process find our own relief in Jesus Christ.”
—President Camille N. Johnson, “Jesus Christ Is Relief,” General Conference, Apr. 2023
Upcoming Events |
October
5-6 | General Conference: Learn more at Events.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
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24 | Stake Leadership Meeting: 7:00 pm at the Stake Center. Watch on demand here.
27​ | Worldwide Event for Youth | Celebration of Light: In this “Celebration of Light” broadcast, Elder Ulisses Soares and the Young Women and Young Men General Presidents teach youth worldwide about being a disciple of Jesus Christ. 6–7:00 pm. Watch live or on demand here.
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​November
1 | Let Him Ask Devotional: The Cottonwood Heights Brighton Stake has invited our stake to share an evening with Jared Halverson,“Unshaken“ podcast and BYU professor, as part of their Listen - Love - Learn Devotional Series. 7–8:00 pm at 2895 E. Creek Road | Cottonwood Heights, UT 84093. Ages 18+, casual attire. If you have questions for Brother Halverson, please email them to ListenLoveLearn.BrightonStake@gmail.com by Wed., October 16th. Watch live or replay here.
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3 | Stake Baptisms: 3:00 pm at the Stake Center.
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3 | Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults: Elder David A. Bednar and his wife, Sister Susan R. Bednar will deliver a special message to young adults around the world. 6–7:00 pm. Watch live or on demand here.
9 | Luz de Las Naciones: The Church hosts this broadcast of the annual celebration of Latin American culture. Find additional information here.
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16 | Church Music Festival from Temple Square: This annual concert highlights Church music and introduces new music resources available to members, particularly those with music callings. 6–7:00 pm. Watch live or on demand here.
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17 | Interfaith Thanksgiving Service: 25th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at 7:00 pm at Olympus Jr. High School 2217 E. Murray Holladay Road.
Keynote speakers are David O'Leary (of the 25th Ward) and his son, Connor O'Leary. Refreshments will be served.
A volunteer interfaith choir is being assembled with a rehearsal on Thursday November 14th @ 6.30pm at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church (2500 East, 3900 South). For more information regarding participating in the choir, please contact Rob Nydegger @ 801 520 8878.
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December
8 | Stake Baptisms: 3:00 pm at the Stake Center.​​
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8 | First Presidency‘s Christmas Devotional: This worldwide broadcast celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ with inspirational messages from the Lord’s chosen servants and with music by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. 6–7:00 pm. Watch live or on demand here.
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Weekly + Monthly Ongoing Activities
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YSA Sunday School Class: Taught by Daren Watts the 1st and 3rd Sundays 11:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Milo Way Building.
Endowed for Life | Mission & Temple Prep: Taught each Sunday from 3–4:00 pm in the Stake Center Relief Society Room.
“As sisters in Zion, we’ll all work together;
The blessings of God on our labors we’ll seek.
We’ll build up his kingdom with earnest endeavor;
We’ll comfort the weary and strengthen the weak.
The errand of angels is given to women;
And this is a gift that, as sisters, we claim:
To do whatsoever is gentle and human,
To cheer and to bless in humanity’s name.”
Hello Sisters-
Our Stake has the opportunity to serve as the ‘Agent Stake’ for the Deseret Industries on 4500 South. This means we regularly meet with the incredible employees who work there and discuss the many programs and efforts they are involved with, in addition to collecting all our unwanted donations. As we have met over the past few months, my presidency and I have been moved by the stories of the many female refugee employees. Most of these women are not native English speakers and part of their job is to learn this basic skill as they try to provide for their families. The majority are also not members of our Church and therefore do not have access to the Bishop’s storehouse or other “member benefits” for basic food needs.
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We are trying a pilot program to see if our Stake can provide weekly food bags for 20 families. These food items would need to be dropped off on Mondays between 12:00-2:00 pm at the Deseret Industries on 11 East 4500 South. The drop off is at the door east of the main store entrance (not the drive-through). Emma Pister is the Deseret Industries Clinical Social Worker who we have been working with to create this list. She is amazing and will be collecting the donations every week.
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If you have the time and means to help these families, please sign up through this Sign-Up Genius. If possible, please deliver the food items in re-usable bags (not required).
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​There are 6 options for donations:
1. Food Bag (11 items): Contains 1 lb red lentils, 5 lbs long grain white rice,
4 lbs sugar, 5 lbs flour, 2 cans corn, 2 bottles vegetable oil, 3 cans tomato sauce,
1 package spaghetti, 5 cans of chickpeas or bag of dried chickpeas, canned tuna
and one loaf of bread. (As shown on this page.)
2. A bag of onions.
3. A bag of Fresh Fruit (apples, bananas, or oranges).
4. A bag of Fresh Vegetables (any kind).
5. 3 boxes of cold cereal (any kind).
6. Tide Pods for laundry. (Please keep in bag so they know what they are for.)
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The Sign-Up Genius will continue to be on the Stake Website and through the
individual ward newsletters in the coming weeks. It has a link to pictures of the
donation food list.
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If you are interested in other ways to volunteer at the DI or have questions,
please contact me or my Presidency. We continue to be amazed at the physical,
emotional, and spiritual support you extend to so many in need.
Much Love,
Kristin Christensen
Jane Clayton
Melissa Cutler
Lisa Richards
