Category: Features
One Person Can Make a Difference
Sister Jen von Harten of the Wadsworth Ward heard about the great need of the people of East Palestine following the train derailment and, in partnership with several other local churches, Sister von Harten led coordination across the stake for collection of critically needed supplies which were consolidated together and delivered to those in need … More One Person Can Make a Difference
A Snow-Covered World
by David Foutz, Wadsworth Ward It is so wonderful when snow first comes each winter, especially when it covers the trees and clings to each branch: transforming the landscape overnight from dreary brown and grey to bright and pure and white. It happens most years in Ohio. The first real snowstorm will roll in – … More A Snow-Covered World
Kentucky Clean Up Efforts 2022
by Brother Jacob Farrar At 6:55 a.m. on Sunday, August 14, President Quinn Coburn sent an urgent email to ward leaders in the Akron Ohio Stake. The message was specific – each unit in the stake needed to mobilize a work crew of 8-12 to travel to Southeastern Kentucky the following weekend to assist in … More Kentucky Clean Up Efforts 2022
100 Days of Family History
Single Adults age 30 and over, We are so excited to share a fun SA activity that will begin July 4 and run through October 12, 2022! That is 100 days, and we would like to challenge all the Single Adults to take part in doing some type of family history work each day for … More 100 Days of Family History
Cleveland Ohio Temple Announced
Cleveland is located along the southern shore of Lake Erie and is located about 20 miles from the Church’s first temple in Kirtland. The temple in Kirtland was dedicated in 1836, and the property is owned by the Community of Christ. This will be the state’s second temple. The Columbus Ohio Temple was dedicated in … More Cleveland Ohio Temple Announced
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Donates 38,672 Pounds of Food to Local Food Pantry
by Brother David Foutz Last month, a semi-truck from Salt Lake City, Utah, made its way across the country headed to Medina, Ohio. Inside was a staggering 38,672 pounds of food, donated to Feeding Medina County from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Feeding Medina County is an organization that provides community-wide food … More The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Donates 38,672 Pounds of Food to Local Food Pantry
Akron and New Portage Ward Daddy Daughter/Granddaughter-Grandfather Dance
by Shauna Jones, Akron Ward (wife of Darryl Jones, EQ President) On January 21st, the Akron and New Portage Wards elders quorums sponsored a Daddy-Daughter/Grandfather-Granddaughter dance. It was well attended by about 60 people. We chose to invite girls of all ages ranging from ages 3 to 32. We held a winter-themed dance with snowflakes … More Akron and New Portage Ward Daddy Daughter/Granddaughter-Grandfather Dance
Singers Wanted
The Lord delights in the songs of the righteous and our sincere praises offered to Him through music! We are organizing a Stake choir to prepare for the Easter season of 2022. Pandemic conditions permitting, we plan to put on a musical concert: Stake Easter Concert Saturday, April 9th, 7-8 p.m. Tallmadge Chapel We also … More Singers Wanted