Peggy Fletcher Stack MON MAR 13, 2023 | 7:30-9:00 pm MST Trying to convey the essence of 32 religious communities—including Mormonism—on a single page helped me see what all believers have in common as well as where and why they differ. IN-PERSON GATHERING: Home of Ed and Kristen Iversen 3582 Oak Rim Way Salt Lake City, UT 84109 If there is no parking to be found near the home you…
“So much of our emphasis has shifted from LIVING the gospel to BELIEVING the gospel...Beliefs can go through challenge and reformation and evolution without calling into question your commitment as a disciple." ― Terryl Givens Some of you may have listened to a recent BYU weekly devotional talk by Elder Hamilton that set you on edge. If you are like me, you are already on the inside edge of The…
“Here is the true meaning and value of compassion and nonviolence, when it helps us to see the enemy’s point of view, to hear his questions, to know his assessment of ourselves. For from his view we may indeed see the basic weaknesses of our own condition, and if we are mature, we may learn and grow and profit from the wisdom of the brothers who are called the opposition.”…
Fiona Givens and Ian Crookston FRI FEB 3, 2023 | 7:30-9:00 pm MST Hear the first-hand front-line accounts of Fiona and fellow ForPEACE team member, Ian while learning some of Ukraine's history, current heroism, and hopes. IN-PERSON GATHERING: Home of Jana and Rob Spangler 2013 E Lincoln Cir, Holladay, UT 84124 Or your home via Zoom. Thanks to Jana and Rob for hosting this gathering in their home. And…
“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” ― Luke 2:10 What does the love of Jesus call me to do in this moment? If “my religion is kindness,” (Dali Lama) as I believe Jesus’s teachings and life point me to, what can I say or do to best communicate that to my family…
Maxine Hanks THUR, JAN 5 2023 | 7:30-9:00 pm MST How do we hold the past in ways that value who we have been while recovering, reframing and reinterpreting the past within the present? IN-PERSON GATHERING: Home of Jana and Rob Spangler 2013 E Lincoln Cir, Holladay, UT 84124 Or your home via Zoom. Thanks to Jana and Rob for hosting this gathering in their home. And for continuing to…
“The Restoration began with a sincere question and the reception of divine truth. Wayfare embraces that hunger for new light with the conviction that our Heavenly Parents always desire to reveal more to their children.” ― Zachary Davis Wayfare is a new magazine from Faith Matters that seeks to be a companion and guide on the journey of faith. They publish online and in print a range of original writing:…
Sam Brown TUES, DEC 6, 2022 | 7:30-9:00 pm MST How does the birth of Jesus inform death? Especially when it involves the death of a beloved. IN-PERSON GATHERING: Bell Hall 389 East 1st Ave. Salt Lake City, UT 84103 Or your home via Zoom. Thanks to Lisa Cannon for sharing her home and historic Danish Lutheran church with us. Parking is found throughout the neighborhood. There is no parking…
“Whenever I feel a little fear, then I know I’m in the right place” ― Cristina Mittermeier Some friends recently invited Jane and I and our sea-faring daughter to a Wasatch Speaker Series event. The presenter was Cristina Mittermeier, an internationally renown conservation and wildlife photographer, marine biologist, and activist. Her images are amazing. But her stories and the cause she has devoted her considerable talents to was even more…
Fiona Givens FRI, NOV 4, 2022 | 7:30-9:00 pm MST A Q&A with Fiona Givens exploring how we can find fulfilling worship within the ecclesiastical church. IN-PERSON GATHERING: Home of Ed and Kristen Iversen 3582 Oak Rim Way Salt Lake City, UT 84109 Or your home via Zoom. I'm delighted that those who can't come can join us via zoom. But if you can attend in person, please do. Research…