Denver Area
Spreading Joy Through Music: A Joyful Chorus
By Carly Smith, Westminster Stake Media Specialist A new community choir called A Joyful Chorus was founded in Broomfield, CO by Joan Allred. As a new resident of Colorado, Allred desired a place to share her talents as well as a platform for interfaith to testify of Jesus Christ. Allred grew up around music. “My…
Read MoreParker High School Student Dedicated to Community Service
By Corey Christiansen, Denver Region Media Specialist For Parker high school student Hayden Westenskow, community service has been just as big a part of his high school experience as studying. In fact, he set a goal to letter in Community Service at his school – Chaparral High School. Hayden recently completed more than 100 service hours…
Read MoreParker & Aurora Youth Assemble Hygiene Kits for Migrants
By Corey Christiansen, Denver Region Media Specialist A recent tri-stake dance brought teenagers from Parker and Aurora together and gave them more than just a fun night of music and dancing. It also gave them an opportunity to serve their community. On April 27, youth from the Parker, Parker South and Arapahoe Stakes took time…
Read MoreParker High School Students and Community Honor Their Favorite Teachers
By Denver Region Media Specialist Corey Christiansen Before Parker’s high school seniors put on their caps and gowns for graduation, they wanted to honor the teachers who have been the most influential in their lives. The Parker Colorado Stake asked its senior seminary students to nominate one teacher or leader in their high school career…
Read MoreLamb of God has become an Easter Season Tradition in Metro Denver
By Carol Gibbs, Littleton Stake Interfaith Specialist On March 21, 2024, the ninth season of the Easter Oratorio Lamb of God by Rob Gardner began at the Newman Center at the University of Denver Center for Performing Arts. Lamb of God has been presented each year since 2014 (except 2020 and 2021 due to the…
Read MoreThornton Youth Plan a Summer of Service
By Denver Region Media Specialist Corey Christiansen With less than two months left in the school year, most students are likely already thinking about their summer plans. And for four teenagers in Thornton, those plans are focused on service on a worldwide scale. Kaylen Hosfelt, a senior at Stargate School plus Jaxon Knapp, Ethan Ravsten…
Read MoreBlankets for Warmth & Love: Denver Women Dedicate Portion of Conference to Service
By Denver Region Media Specialist Corey Christiansen Inspired by the Relief Society motto of “Charity Never Faileth,” the women of the Denver Stake recently dedicated part of their annual women’s conference to serving women in need from their community. It’s a tradition in the stake to incorporate a service project as part of the conference.…
Read MoreLittleton Church Members Show How to “Love Your Neighbor”
By Katie Clark (Columbine Stake) It’s not every day that you see hundreds of people gathering early on a Saturday morning, but that’s exactly what happened as the Columbine Stake (Littleton area) and surrounding churches joined forces in the “Love Your Neighbor” event. “The gym on Saturday morning was like a buzzing beehive, with energy…
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