- FKA: South Cottonwood Stake (1961)
Stake History[]
2021 New Stake Presidency[]
SALT LAKE SOUTH COTTONWOOD STAKE: (Jan. 31, 2021) President — Jeffrey Layton Amis, 56, WildWorks chief people officer; succeeding Michael R. Little; wife, Nanette Banks Amis. Counselors — Travis Wayne Jarman, 42, Hoodoo Digital solution consultant; wife, Annie Casey Buie Jarman. Mark Wen-Hau Hsiao, 38, Anaqua director of support; wife, Jennifer Evans Hsiao.[1]
Salt Lake 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 Utah's largest Family History online Encyclopedia.
5. Stripling Warriors on Facebook - LDS Youth who strive to build up Zion across the Beehive State and around the world.
6. Local Recreation:
- Salt Lake County Scouting - Outdoor Trails, camping, museums and other family attractions.
- Pioneer Treks -
Salt Lake Temple[]
The Salt Lake Temple is the 4th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is located in Temple Square in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah. Requiring 40 years to complete, it was dedicated in 1893 and is the largest temple of the church by floor area.