Stake Update For many, the upcoming holiday season brings great anticipation and excitement. For others, those feelings can be overshadowed by anxiety and even fear as they consider the temporal challenges that continue to beset them. Fortunately, our Savior has provided a way for his followers to overcome. One way he reaches out is through … More November Self-Reliance Spotlight

Stake Update A special thanks to the many wards that have hosted a local devotional during September. It has been a blessing to be able to share more about the initiative with so many of you. Coming out of these devotionals we have self-reliance groups now starting up across that stake. Please continue to reach … More October Self-Reliance Spotlight

Stake Update As promised, September will be an exciting month as we embark on the next round of self-reliance groups.  Wards and Branch Leaders are finalizing plans for local Devotionals across the Stake.  Here’s the latest schedule (with more dates coming soon): Sept 2 – Tallmadge Ward Sept 9 – Canton Ward & New Philadelphia … More September Self-Reliance Spotlight

Stake Update As mentioned last month, for the next round of self-reliance groups we are working with the Ward and Branch Leaders to host localized Devotionals to facilitate bringing the blessings of these groups closer to each of you. This localized approach will allow for each Ward and Branch Council to customize their timing and … More August Self-Reliance Spotlight

Stake Update We have just completed a wonderful second round of self-reliance groups across the stake.  As we embark on the next round, we feel inspired to make two specific adjustments to help accelerate bringing the blessings of this work to all the Saints: 1. An Invitation to All – These groups are not just … More July Self-Reliance Spotlight

Stake Update Our second round of groups is nearing completion across the stake.  The stake self-reliance committee will be meeting later this month to take the pulse of our progress and confirm plans for our next cycle of groups to start later this summer. Principle #7 – Solve problems “The Lord expects us to help … More June Self-Reliance Spotlight

Stake Update Our eight active self-reliance groups are now more than halfway complete.  Lives continue to be blessed as they learn, commit and act.  Our next round of groups will begin this summer (exact date TBD). Principle #6 – Work: Take Responsibility and Persevere “God has designed this mortal existence to require nearly constant exertion. … More May Self-Reliance Spotlight

Stake Update Wow, what a conference we just had! It’s great to feel the rush of revelation being poured down on us. In particular, we feel that the new approach to Ministering will help make the work of self-reliance come to life across the Stake like never before. Currently, we have eight active self-reliance groups … More April Self-Reliance Spotlight

Stake Update Thanks to many of you, we had a very successful Devotional on February 25th.  Coming out of the Devotional we formed the following eight new Self-Reliance Groups spread across the Stake. Akron – 1 Finance Canton – 1 Finance, 1 Business, 1 Education New Philadelphia – 1 Finance Tallmadge – 1 Job Wooster … More March Self-Reliance Spotlight

Stake Update Mark your calendars!  Our next Devotional is now confirmed for February 25 at 6 p.m. at the Canton Building.  This will be a great opportunity to personally get engaged in this new initiative.  We look forward to building off the great momentum we built with the first round. Principle #3 – Manage Money … More Self-Reliance Spotlight February 2018