Youth
Aurora Youth Help Prepare Local Museum for Winter Closure
By Jack Whetten, Aurora Stake Media Specialist More than 40 young men and young women from the Aurora Colorado Stake recently participated in a service project to assist the Comanche Crossing Historical Society Museum in preparing for its annual winter closure. The museum, located in Strasburg, tells the story of pioneer life on the eastern…
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 MoreCamp Moves Forward Without Scouts
In 2019 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ended its very long relationship with the Boy Scouts of America. As a youth, I attended a Scout Camp every summer from ages 11 to 15 and they were a highlight of my teenage years. With COVID concerns dissipating, this summer was a prime opportunity…
Read MoreDenver Meets the Missionaries
Elder Blackham knew it would be a sacrifice to give up his guitar and music while on his mission, but inspiration he felt in the Denver Temple gave him peace, “Give it to me and I can make it so much more.” With the help of other inspired elders and sisters, Elder Blackham was able…
Read MoreColorado Teen Creates High School Just Serve Club
In the fall of 2018 one high school teen had an idea to spread the light of Christ to more people by creating a “Just Serve” club at her high school, Discover Canyon Campus. Abbie Adams sought out the necessary signature from a principal and obtained a teacher sponsor. Then she set up a booth during…
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