Posts by Marilyn Porter

While wards are unable to meet in person for Sunday services, members and missionaries throughout Colorado are finding ways through technology to still be together. The Arvada 5th Ward held a live broadcast on Sunday with music and Easter messages. Elder Weir (violin) and Elder Klein (guitar) shared this uplifting musical number, I Know That…

The Denver North Stake held its eighth annual Helping Hands Food Drive in November. Six food banks were benefited by the generous donations of stake members and the Bishop’s Storehouse of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The successful drive was a coordinated effort between the public affairs committee, stake leaders, members, and…

A Christmas Creche featuring nativities from around the world will be held Dec. 6 and Dec. 7 in Colorado Springs. The exhibit will also include musical performances and a live nativity. The event will take place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 8710 Lexington Drive, Colorado Springs. Friday — Decmeber 6,…

The Jeffco Interfaith Coalition is having its annual pumpkin patch fundraiser to benefit Habitat for Humanity. The group of interfaith partners from Arvada, Wheat Ridge, and Lakewood and the Habitat for Humanity have worked together to build homes for nineteen years. Each year three semi-truck loads of pumpkins, squashes, and gourds from a Navajo farm…

Elder Keck and his companion, Elder Dallin Thompson, 19, of Sahuarita, Arizona, were driving Sept. 13 in Kamloops, British Columbia, when their vehicle reportedly collided with a truck. Days later Elder Keck died due to his injuries. His mother was with him at his passing. Elder Thompson was critically injured in the accident. Elder Bryant…

On August 10th, over 100 members from the Denver Colorado Stake and the Denver Colorado North Mission participated in a service project during the city of Denver’s community service week, Denver Days. Mulch was spread, building exteriors and water fountains were painted, and trash was gathered throughout Bible Park. Many people walking throughout the park…

Take your family and friends out to the ballgame at the annual Church of Jesus Christ Night at the Rockies. This special game will be Wednesday August 28 at 6:40pm as the Rockies take on the Boston Red Sox. Church members and friends are invited for a fun evening that has become a memorable summer…

The Peoria Ward Young Women of the Aurora Stake organized a sock drive for the homeless in their community. They collected and donated about 150 pairs of socks for men, women, and children to Aurora Warms The Night. The organization assists the homeless year-round with cold and warm weather services and also meals, warm clothing,…