Bishop Jon Lee was born in Ancon Canal Zone (unincorporated territory of the United States from 1903 to 1979) but grew up in Utah.  He served his mission in the England London South Mission. Jon holds a BS in Business Management from the University of Phoenix as well as the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) … More New Akron Ward Bishopric

by Elizabeth  Nielson Many local Latter-day Saints were inspired by the Church’s #LightTheWorld Christmas initiative this holiday season. Now in its second year, the initiative is based on the scripture found in Matthew 5, “Ye are the light of the world.” The goal was to inspire individuals to serve more like the Savior during the … More #LightTheWorld

by Sister Jennifer Randell and Rachel Garner At the request of President Talley, Sister Jennifer Randell, a ward missionary in the Canton Ward designed a tree for the stake to donate and display at the Akron Children’s Hospital’s 36th annual Holiday Tree Festival. The tree, entitled “The Living Christ” was on display, along with 165 … More Festival of Trees

by Mary Domenick As we are commanded to share the gospel, the Canton Ward teamed up with Massillon Ward and set up a booth at our local fair with hopes of missionary experiences. Massillon focused on Family History while Canton as an opportunity to show that we are not the “cult” people have painted us … More Ward Window: Canton

by Robyn Taylor The Massillon Ward had another successful Food Drive during the month of September. Their ward has created working relationships with the Stark County Hunger Task Force and S.A.L.T. Box Ministries of Canal Fulton, and the food and money collected were donated to those two charities. The Massillon Ward works with S.A.L.T. Box … More Who Can Serve?… I Can! You Can! We Can!

Fifty years ago, the Akron Ward building was completed and dedicated. On July 19, 2017, the Akron Ward and New Portage Branch hosted a Jubilee Celebration to commemorate the event. Dressed in 60’s attire and listening to 60’s music, members and friends gathered and picnicked on the church lawn while children participated in games and … More Ward Window: Akron

In August, Sierra Carter of the Akron Ward participated in the Special Olympics Ohio State Equestrian Competition. We have asked her mother, Sister Deb Carter, to share some of the spiritual insights she and Sierra experienced during the journey. For the past few months, Sierra has been practicing to compete in the Ohio State Special … More Journey to the Special Olympics

by Elizabeth Nielson It used to be that when a senior couple wanted to serve a full-time mission, they would have to commit to serving for at least 18 months, which included leaving their homes. Now, senior missionaries can serve from home and can serve for shorter periods of time. Roy and Billie Jo Henretty … More A New Meaning to “Working from Home”