Stake History[]
6 Mar 2020: Rome Italy Temple Closure[]
Due to the coronavirus emergency, the Italy Rome Temple is now closed.[1]
Meanwhile, a stake north of Seattle, Washington, has canceled all church activities and church worship services through Sunday in accordance with a government request to cancel or postpone nonessential large gatherings because of COVID-19. [2]
Bothell Washington Stake President Kenneth Williams confirmed that his Seattle-area stake has canceled sacrament meetings and other activities for the rest of the week and on Sunday to follow guidelines published by King County health officials.
Snohomish County Home Centered Church Opportunities[]
We teach that true religion begins in the home: "Home Centered / Church Supported". To that end families may consider the following local resources and programs to strengthen your core beliefs and values:
1. Come Follow Me: - Daily & Weekly family gospel study
2. Vanguard Scouting: - Featuring age-appropriate Family Activities, Service, Crafts, Field Trips, & Outdoor Adventures. The Benefits of Scouting are many, and there are lots of personal growth ideas to help your family pursue the new Churchwide Children & Youth Program.
3. LIFE School Curriculum: an LDS gospel based homeschool program that is built on the foundation of the scriptures, giving the child a sense of who he is and setting him on the path of discovering his divine mission. It is presented in a four year chronological rotation, integrating all areas of study to create a clear picture of the history of our world.
4. Family History: Resources to help you explore your family tree
- Mormon Pioneers - 200+ stories of early faithful Latter-day Saint pioneers.
- Familypedia - Come help build Washington's largest Family History online Encyclopedia.
5. Stripling Warriors on Facebook - LDS Youth who strive to build up Zion in their own communities.
6. Local Recreation:
- Snohomish County, Washington Scouting - Outdoor Trails, camping, museums and other family attractions.
- Pioneer Treks -
Seattle Washington Temple[]
The Seattle Washington Temple is the 19th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is located on a gently rising hill across from Bellevue College. Surrounding the temple are features such as a cascading water feature, family-themed statues, and numerous brightly colored flowers, hedges, and a grove of beautiful Washington evergreens.