Author Archives: Karl Otterstrom

Participate More Fully in the Spokane Stake

In the video below, President Ryan K. Jensen of the Spokane Stake Presidency explains the importance of stake conference and the stake itself. A stake is to be a defense and refuge from the storms of life. The Spokane Stake does this in part by providing many stake events and activities. He shares information aboutContinue reading “Participate More Fully in the Spokane Stake”

New Spokane YSA Ward Bishopric Sustained

On Sunday, January 8, 2023, Spokane Stake President Darrell Moseley reorganized the bishopric of the Spokane Young Single Adult (YSA) Ward, sustaining and setting apart Jason Smith, formerly of the Spokane 2nd Ward, as Bishop, succeeding Aaron Binns. Bishop Smith’s counselors were also sustained, Mark Jenkins as 1st Counselor and Tanner Mullen as 2nd Counselor.Continue reading “New Spokane YSA Ward Bishopric Sustained”

Overcome the World and Find Rest

In the video below, President Cheryl Porter of the Stake Relief Society introduces the theme of Saturday evening’s adult session related to President Russell M. Nelson’s recent General Conference talk entitled “Overcome the World and Find Rest” and invites us to follow the invitations of his message. Video design and production by Kelly Ditto, SpokaneContinue reading “Overcome the World and Find Rest”

Put Your Faith and Trust in the Lord

In the video below, President Christopher J. Holland, first counselor in the stake presidency, testifies of Jesus Christ’s love for each of us, and invites all to join in the preparation for stake conference, which will be held on January 14-15, at the Spokane Stake Center, 1620 E 29th Avenue. Video design and production byContinue reading “Put Your Faith and Trust in the Lord”

We invite you to stake conference

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Stake Conference will be held the weekend of January 14-15, 2023. Stake Conference consists of three sessions. All sessions will be held in-person at the stake center. All members are invited to attend the 10:00 a.m. Sunday general session in-person at the stake center. A leadership session will be held fromContinue reading “We invite you to stake conference”

“100 Years in Faith” Documentary Film Viewing

On December 11, 2022, the Spokane Washington Stake hosted a viewing of the documentary, “100 Years in Faith” produced by Lon Gibby in 2006 to commemorate 100 years since the organization of the first LDS Sunday School in Spokane. Through December 31, 2022, the full viewing, including preliminary remarks. The embedded video is from the GibbyContinue reading ““100 Years in Faith” Documentary Film Viewing”

Religious Liberty for All: Inaugural Interfaith Event in Spokane Addresses Freedom, Tolerance

This story was originally published on October 18, 2022 by Spokane F?VS and is reprinted with permission of the author. News Story By Cassy Benefield Different faith communities came together on October 18th to promote religious freedom and tolerance at an inaugural interfaith event organized by leaders of The Church of Jesus of Christ of Latter-dayContinue reading “Religious Liberty for All: Inaugural Interfaith Event in Spokane Addresses Freedom, Tolerance”

Stake sponsors course on strengthening relationships

We are pleased to announce a course of firesides for adults entitled “Hearts Knit Together | Strengthening your relationships” to take place in October and November 2022. This six-week course is designed to help strengthen any and all relationships — friendships, parent/child and marriage. Beginning Sunday, October 9th and running through November 13th, all firesidesContinue reading “Stake sponsors course on strengthening relationships”

Spokane 2nd Ward Joins the Spokane Stake

On Sunday, August 28, 2022, members of the Spokane 2nd and Manito wards met together in a special Sacrament meeting with stake leaders from the Spokane West Stake and Spokane Stake, where proposed stake and ward boundaries were considered for a sustaining vote. With the unanimous support of those present, the Spokane 2nd Ward joinedContinue reading “Spokane 2nd Ward Joins the Spokane Stake”