by President Kristin Center It has been a whirlwind of activity since this presidency was “installed” in very late December. We have enjoyed being with our sisters in our Women’s Conference, Leadership Meeting and several ward conferences. We are thankful for each of you – for your faith, testimonies, strength, service, compassion, and charity. We … More Relief Society Happenings

On February 16, the Stake Relief Society held its annual Stake Women’s Conference. The keynote speaker was Diane Snyder-Cowan, director of Western Reserve Grief Services, after which there were nine breakout classes. Sisters were asked to make and bring activity blankets for use by dementia and Alzheimers patients, and more than 100 blankets were donated … More Stake Women’s Conference 2019

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 Sister Gretchen Pavkov, Stake RS First Counselor In Luke 17:11-19 we read the story of the ten lepers who while they “stood afar off” called out to the Savior, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” They followed his instruction, and all ten were “cleansed.” However, “one turned back and with a loud voice glorified … More Relief Society Happenings

by Sister April Talley, Stake RS Second Counselor What a wonderful and exciting General Conference we had last month. Of course, of upmost excitement is the retirement of Visiting Teaching and accepting the holier charge to Minister to our sisters and others in a manner like the Savior’s. As women, we have an inborn talent … More Relief Society Happenings

by Sister Denna Coburn, Stake RS President BEE ANXIOUSLY ENGAGED, our theme for the January 20th Stake Women’s Conference is an invitation for the sisters in our stake to unite in opportunities to reach out and serve our community.  “As the Epistle of James notes, service is the very definition of pure religion (see James 1:27). … More Relief Society Happenings

Leah McConnell, Stake Relief Society Secretary We received direction from the General Relief Society for our recent stake auxiliary training, we were asked to discuss the main purposes of Relief Society and additional meetings. The Relief Society was organized March 17, 1842, for the relief of the poor, the widowed, the orphaned, and for the … More Relief Society News

by Sister Gretchen Pavkov, Stake RS First Counselor In the recent General Women’s Conference, Sister Bonnie H. Cordon of the Primary General Presidency asked the question, “How do I keep centered and lean not unto my own understanding?” She went on to give us  three foundational ways to increase our knowledge of and trust in … More Relief Society Happenings