On Sunday, February 26, 2023, Area Seventy Elder Hal C. Hunsaker presided over the Lincoln Heights Ward Sacrament meeting in which the Regal Branch of the Church was organized to better serve and gather African Latter-day Saints throughout Spokane County, particularly those who speak the Swahili language, the first of its kind in Washington State….
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Worldwide Magazine Features Spokane Stake’s African Saints
The February 2023 issue of the Liahona Magazine, the Church’s worldwide monthly magazine for friends and members, features multiple articles related to the service and life of African saints living in Spokane, as well as dedicated members and missionaries who have fostered Zion within our stake. The magazine’s welcome article is written by Phil and…
New Bishop Sustained in Spokane 1st Ward
On Sunday, January 29, 2023, Spokane Stake President Darrell Moseley reorganized the bishopric of the one of the stake’s oldest wards, the Spokane 1st Ward. Bishop George Frederick [Rick] Whitehead was called and sustained as Bishop, succeeding C. Sean Bates, who had served in the position since 2018. Bishop Whitehead’s counselors were also called, Brother…
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 about…
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….
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, Spokane…
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 by…
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 from…
“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. The event included preliminary remarks about the production. The video is from the Gibby Media Group Vimeo…
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-day…