The Akron Stake Relief Society presidency was reorganized on December 30, 2018. The outgoing presidency was released with a vote of thanks for their dedicated service – Denna Coburn/president, Gretchen Pavkov/1st counselor, April Talley/2nd counselor, and Leah McConnell/secretary. A new stake Relief Society presidency was sustained with Kristin Center from the New Philadelphia Ward as … More Relief Society Happenings
by Kelly Smith The YSA know how to have fun and get into the true meaning of Christmas. This past month we attended the Quad Stake Christmas Ball hosted by the Kirtland Stake. We enjoyed an evening of dressing up and dancing the night away! For an FHE activity this month we headed up to … More Easthill YSA Branch
by Jeanne Peugh, Director As we approach a new year with the anticipation of bigger and better things ahead, we often look inward to our need to recommit to a higher plane, with goals and desires of personal improvement. As you do, the Akron Ohio Stake Family History Center invites you to consider your ancestors … More Family History Corner
Elder and Sister Juhasz and Elder and Sister Carpenter Happy New Year! It is exciting to be in a new year, where we have the opportunity to set new goals, and to follow our prophet in our meeting schedule and in studying the scriptures. The new year is also a great time to assess your … More Brecksville Home Storage Center Specials
Stake President Quinn Coburn and his wife Denna are originally from the northwest part of the U.S. but have lived in Ohio for the past 25 years. They are the parents of four sons and four wonderful daughters-in-law. President Coburn served a mission in Kobe, Japan, before pursuing an education in finance. He holds an MBA … More A New Stake Presidency
The Akron Ohio Stake again donated a tree to the Akron Children’s Hospital Festival of Trees fundraiser at the John S. Knight Center. President Talley chose the theme of “Light the World” to share the service ideas associated with the Church’s Light the World initiative. The tree was adorned with handmade ornaments from several children … More Light the World
Stake Update Self-Reliance groups are now underway in almost every unit across the Stake – some units even have multiple active groups running concurrently. Those participating are working to develop greater self-reliance for themselves, their families and those to whom they minister. Please continue to reach out to your Ward Specialist or Ward Council to … More December Self-Reliance Spotlight
The New Philadelphia Ward Bishopric was reorganized on November 11, 2018. Bishop Tim McKnight was serving as the elders quorum instructor prior to his call but has served in three past bishoprics. He served a full-time mission to Vienna, Austria, and his wife, Karen, was a missionary in the Philippines. They have five adult children … More New Philadelphia Bishopric Reorganized
submitted by Brother Brandt Stiggins The Medina Ward is trying to take a proactive approach to their missionary work. In Ward Council, members discussed the need to have events to invite their friends to. The Council decided to host a ward Volleyball Night every Friday and the ward is loving it. Every Friday ward members … More Ward Window: Medina
by Jeanne Peugh, Director After the seed for the amazing Chinese bamboo tree is planted, watered, and fertilized regularly every year you see NOTHING for four years except for a tiny shoot coming out of a bulb. During those four years, all the growth is underground in a massive, fibrous root structure that spreads deep … More The Miracle of the Chinese Bamboo Tree
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