Posts by Jacob Paulsen
Saints and Civic Leaders Come Together to Celebrate Independence
The Saints in Arvada, Colorado, celebrated Independence Day 2022 in style! On Saturday, July 2, families and friends gathered early for a 5k fun run and afterward were joined by many others for a patriotic program, followed by breakfast and games. Attendees enjoyed an uplifting a capella rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” sung by…
Read MoreCoronado Hills Elementary Clean-Up Service Project
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Thornton, Colorado kicked off the beginning of summer with a service project at a local elementary school. Over sixty members participated in the clean-up at Coronado Hills Elementary School in Thornton, and Adams 12 School District School. Service with a smile!
Read MoreVolunteer Group Participates in the Great Day of Gardening
The Rose Roots Community Garden was established to create a more engaged community and bring together the community of Arvada. This year on May 14th, the garden hosted its “Great Day of Gardening” in partnership with Denver Urban Gardens and the City of Arvada. Many members of local church congregations volunteered. Projects completed include staining…
Read MoreErie and Mountain Range High School Teachers Among Those Honored
Teachers are impacting the lives of our youth for nine months a year, five days a week, seven hours a day for twelve years! They’re bound to have an impact! Last week, junior and senior members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints honored some of their favorite teachers. Teachers from Rocky Top…
Read MoreHigh School Seniors in Brighton Colorado Honor Their Teachers
On April 21st, 92 people gathered together at a local meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to honor education and the impact that a good teacher has on the life of a good student. Educators from Riverdale Ridge, Brighton High, Landmark Academy, Eagle Ridge Academy, Quist Middle School, Prairie View High…
Read MoreComing Together To Serve Afghan Refugees
On April 26th, women from the Denver North Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints met together to learn from and serve members of the Masjid Ikhlas | Metropolitan Denver North Islamic Center. The Two groups came together during Covid when needs arose to help refugees in our community from Afghanistan.…
Read MoreReligious Leaders Celebrate Colorado Religious Freedom Day
On April 21st, 2022 religious leaders gathered at the Colorado State Capital to celebrate Religious Freedom. Governor Polis was in attendance and shared his own family’s story which included the desire to come to the United States to practice his faith without consequence. One of the best things about the state of Colorado is our…
Read MoreEagle Scout Project: Community Fire Pit Upgrade
In 2019 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced an end to a very long relationship with the Boy Scouts of America. While a large number of young men in the church decided to not continue their path to Eagle Scout that wasn’t the case for Micah Andersen in Arvada. Micah joined Troop…
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