Church History[]
2020 New Stake Presidency[]
LETHBRIDGE ALBERTA EAST STAKE: (Aug. 16, 2020) President — Richard Aaron Low, 42, Alberta Health Services associate chief medical information officer and self-employed physician; succeeding David C. Stewart; wife, Jennifer Mary Payne Low. Counselors — Benjamin Hyatt Nilsson, 47, Hyatt Dispensary Ltd. pharmacist; wife, Mandy Marie Oviatt Nilsson. Joshua Jay Smith, 43, Nelson Family Ranches chief financial officer; wife, Cindy Emma Nelson Smith.[1]
Alberta 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 Alberta'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:
- Lethbridge, Alberta Scouting - Outdoor Trails, camping, museums and other family attractions.
- Pioneer Treks -
Cardston Alberta Temple[]
The Cardston Alberta Temple is the sixth oldest temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in Cardston, Alberta, it is the oldest LDS temple outside the United States. It is one of eight temples that does not have an angel Moroni statue, and one of three without spires, similar to Solomon's Temple.
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