Columbine
Parks Coordinator Partners with Missionaries and Others to Beautify Community
By Kerry Schaper, Columbine Stake Communication Director Meet Sarah McAfee, parks operations coordinator for the Foothills Park and Recreation District. She works with community volunteers who want to help keep local parks desirable areas for all to enjoy. McAfee has organized and managed the Columbine Stake annual day of service for the past eight years.…
Read MoreBlood Drives Continue
In April 2020 local leaders received word that there was a critical need for blood drives in Colorado. An area wide partnership was launched with Vitalant. All 16 stakes (geographic groups of local congregations) in the Denver Metro area hosted drives with some doing multiple drives throughout the end of the year. In total 38…
Read MoreMassive Food Drive Feeds the Masses: 23 Denver Food Banks Re-stock Shelves After Area-Wide Donation Effort
Of the many impacts that coronavirus has had on our community, the nationwide shortfall at food banks may be one of the most devastating. Over 30 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in the last six weeks. The exponential increase in demand for food is unfortunately met by a drop in donations. Some of…
Read MoreMagnify the Money You Give on Colorado Gives Day
For all who have volunteered time, talent or energy to others in need, it’s easy to understand the feeling of wanting to do more. You might wish for deeper pockets or unlimited resources to make your giving more significant. Today is the day where a bit of that wish comes true. December 4 is…
Read MoreWhat is Up With The #LightTheWorld Decals?
Have you seen a few of these around? Wondering what the big deal is? For the third year in a row, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is choosing to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas via a campaign known as “Light the World.” Each year some of the details change but there…
Read MoreMeet The Elders Music Released
Earlier in 2018, a group of talented missionaries put together a musical presentation called “Meet the Elders.” The presentation aimed to inspire and educate members of the church and their friends and neighbors about the life and goals of a missionary.
Read MoreA Forum on Fairness: How Religious Freedom Protects Everyone
Thursday, September 13 was an inspiring night. Thanks to the joint efforts from the Front Range and Columbine stakes and the Colorado Catholic Conference, 400+ attendees gathered for a Religious Freedom Forum in Columbine. With a full line-up of speakers, Colorado Mormon Chorale’s powerful patriotic numbers, and a timely message – the combined result was…
Read MoreA Christian Conclusion
There might be a reason why it seems members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints don’t spend much time on the question: Are Mormons Christian? Perhaps it’s because it feels like an obvious conclusion. A straightforward definition of Christianity is believing Jesus Christ to be our Savior and Redeemer. And we do.…
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