We have had lots of fun get togethers at the YSA Branch. For Cinco de Mayo, a group of us did an impromptu get together and went to get Mexican food. We waited for over an hour and a half, but it was worth it! And the biggest party animal of them all? Grandma Laubaugh, … More May Stake YSA Activities
The Akron Area Interfaith Council hosted its annual Hunger Walk with locations in Fairlawn, Medina, and Stark County. Donations to the AAIC through the event will benefit the Akron Canton Regional Foodbank. Final monetary totals are not yet available, but the Fairlawn walk alone netted $12,081. Members of the stake participated at each of the … More Hunger Walks Successful
by Jeanne Peugh We have heard much from our church leaders on “Hastening the Work.” President Monson stated from the June 2014 First Presidency message, “The Lord has never to my knowledge, indicated that His work is confined to mortality. Rather His work embraces eternity.” Those on the other side have been waiting much longer … More “Hastening The Work”
by Jana Laubaugh The Easthill YSA cleaned up well this past month of April! Many of us attended and danced our hearts out at the Stake’s President’s Ball. We had fun getting dolled up and having a night on the town. The Relief Society also had a get together where we had some of our … More April Stake YSA Activities
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
by Elizabeth Nielson Q: What stakes are included in the Multi-Stake Broadcast? President Talley: It varies from broadcast to broadcast. The western portion of the North America Northeast Region will most likely be included. That will probably include all of Ohio, as well as parts of Indiana, Michigan, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Possibly Pennsylvania as … More Q&A with President Talley regarding the Multi-Stake Broadcast on May 7
Sierra Carter of the Akron Ward will compete in the state equestrian division for the Special Olympics. The competition will be held in Cincinnati in August of this year. The 18-year-old has been riding for seven years, and has grown to love Freckles, the horse she rides. She trains in all weather, two to three times … More Akron Ward Member to Compete in Special Olympics
By Jana Laubaugh This past month has been filled with lots of fun Family Home Evenings, Institutes, a temple trip, and hanging out together as friends. The Easthill Branch may be small, but we are always bustling. The Relief Society had an extra special event where we learned to paint like Bob Ross! Who would … More Painting Activity
The Richfield Interfaith Coalition (RIC) will host its second Interfaith Open House on Saturday, April 29. The “World Tour of Richfield Religions” will include the opportunity to visit Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh, Christian and Jain places of worship, to meet those who worship there, to learn about their cultures, history and beliefs. There may even be … More Richfield Interfaith Open House
By Elizabeth Nielson Not even a snowstorm could keep Stake Public Affairs Director Kary Lewis from sharing her beliefs. On Tuesday, March 14, Sister Lewis gave a presentation at Our Lady of the Elms by invitation of the Dominican Sisters of Peace. Despite heavy snow, approximately 30 people were in attendance. Sister Lewis started off … More A Presentation on Latter-day Saint Doctrine
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