Category: Bishopric

Brothers and Sisters—  The summer school holidays are officially here and with them come more freedom of schedule, flexibility of fun and attitudes of gratitude. This week also saw the publication of new guidelines for worship services from the First Presidency. If you haven’t seen it, the press release can be found at this link….

Sisters and Brothers – Last week, my son turned 10 years old. With the landmark backyard, social-distancing enhanced celebration over, the next day I decided he was ready to learn how to mow the lawn. We started with some of the appropriate warnings of using the machine — blades, gasoline, etc… — and then moved…

Sisters and Brothers – Again, I hope this message finds you doing well and in good spirits. In times of trial, I have been bolstered by the testimony and commitment to the gospel illustrated by Abinadi in the Book of Mormon. Despite being the only person to stand up to the misguided and wicked example…

Sisters and Brothers – I hope this week has brought with it a knowledge of the improved attitude that comes from looking upward (the F-35 flyover), the warmth of brighter days ahead (warmer weather and sunshine) and hope in the incremental improvement in our situation (the lifting of some suggested restrictions). While these are all…

Sisters and Brothers – For the last few weeks, I’ve been thinking about a phenomenon that I’ve seen in our ward and throughout our lives. It’s the ability for us to succor in times of strength and be succored in times of weakness. We are all weak at times and strong at times. The important…

Sisters and Brothers, Again, I open this letter with a sincere hope that you are all doing well and taking care of yourselves and others. This has been an inspiring season where we’re working to stay connected in a world that needs our physical disconnections. I am encouraged by the creative ministering efforts we’ve been…

Sisters and Brothers— I hope you are all doing well and enjoying “spring break.” I think it may be one of the most welcome breaks from school any of us have enjoyed in some time. My gratitude goes out to all of the professional teachers and educators, in our ward and out, who work so…

Brothers and Sisters— I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the slower pace and additional family time that comes with this unique situation we’re in. I love you and am concerned for the welfare of each of you. Please remember that, although we are unable to see each other each Sunday at the…

Brothers and Sisters— As we’re wading into unprecedented waters, I appreciate all the stories of giving, living and loving that I am hearing from members of our ward. My family is also grateful to all those who have ministered to us. I encourage each of you to accept the invitation from our prophet, President Russell…

Due to the worldwide impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, in a letter dated March 12, 2020, announced that “beginning immediately, all public gatherings of Church members are being temporarily suspended worldwide until further notice.” This includes Sunday worship meetings and all activities, including sacrament meeting. These…