Posts by Sarah Twiss
6 Easy Ways to Help Denver’s Giving Machines Light the World
We’re two days away from the Grand Opening of the Giving Machines! We know it’s a big honor – and super exciting – to have the Giving Machines in Denver. After all, only 10 cities in the WORLD get the chance. But what can we do to help maximize the Giving Machines’ impact? Here’s a…
Read MoreDenver Area Service Missionaries Touch Hearts through Christlike Service
Last November, the First Presidency announced an important change to missionary service. Beginning January 2, missionary-age youth in North America may officially embark as service missionaries. With the individual in mind, each service mission is customized to the needs and abilities of the one who has been called to serve. For some, that may mean…
Read MoreElder Michael Jones Joins Colorado Faith Leaders in Affirming Religious Liberty
In the largest gathering of conservatives outside of Washington, D.C., Elder Michael D. Jones, Area Seventy, joined many faith leaders at the Western Conservative Summit. He was included in the reading and signing of the Williamsburg Charter. Read on for a snapshot of what transpired July 12 – 13. Don’t miss the video links as…
Read MoreTwo Highlands Ranch Families Leave to Preside Over Missions in Mexico City
For two families in Highlands Ranch, their summer travel plans do not come with a week or two return date, nor a promise of rest and poolside relaxation. For both Mike & Debbie Rush and Chris & Sheryn Thomas, on Saturday, June 22 they reported for a 3-year volunteer mission trip. Mike and Chris have…
Read MoreMayor Hancock Joins University Hills Ward for Sacrament Meeting
This morning, members of the University Hills Ward were joined by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock for sacrament meeting. Expressing thanks for their friendships, Mayor Hancock spoke fondly of Elder Thomas T. Priday, Area Seventy, “who has been a dear friend…and has really wrapped his arms around me and my family” and President Peter Krumholz of…
Read MoreOn the Web: Thank God for Mormons
Amid current headlines about the living and enforcing of Honor Code guidelines at Brigham Young University, Roger E. Olson, Foy Valentine Professor of Christian Theology of Ethics at George W. Truett Theological Seminary of Baylor University posted the following essay. We include it here for your edification. Thank God for Mormons I’m not a Mormon;…
Read MoreGovernor Polis Signs Proclamation Declaring April 12 Colorado Religious Freedom Day. Faith Leaders and Hundreds Gather to Celebrate
Yesterday marked the beginning of a new day in Colorado. Governor Jared Polis shared remarks with a standing-room only crowd after signing a proclamation declaring April 12 Colorado Religious Freedom Day. Heralding in the news with prayer and speech were religious leaders representing Jewish, Catholic, Sikh, and Christian faiths. Elder Thomas T. Priday of The…
Read MoreCultivating Personal Vision: Tips from a Seer
One of our favorite, most oft-repeated family stories goes back to the toddler days of the oldest grandchild. When Abby was 2 years old, my mom and dad (Grammy and Pops) were in Utah visiting my brothers and their families. Abby wanted McDonald’s for lunch. But it was Sunday. My mom reminded Abby that we don’t…
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