“The only way to erase the margins is to stand with those who are at them.” ― Father Gregory Boyle That is just one gem that I quickly typed into my phone while listening to "G" as his reformed gang members affectionately call him. I had the great fortune of hearing and meeting Father Gregory Boyle at the annual Children’s Promise Conference a couple of weeks ago spoke. In addition…
Ryan D. Ward THUR, JUN 1, 2023 | 7:30-9:00 pm MDT Explore how our eternal salvation is tied to temporal liberation and justice for the least of these. Discover how this is central to the Restoration's purpose and must become central to the current Church. 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…
“The Savior’s message is clear: His true disciples build, lift, encourage, persuade, and inspire—no matter how difficult the situation. True disciples of Jesus Christ are peacemakers.” ― President Russell Nelson. Those who know me know that while I love and appreciate much about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, there is also much I find in need of further restoration/rehabilitation/revelation. (I could say the same for myself!) While…
Christian Kimball FRI, MAY 12, 2023 | 7:30-9:00 pm MDT Who’s buying the book, Living on the Inside of the Edge: A Survival Guide? And Why? What themes and ideas about this approach to remaining (or not) a participant in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints resonate with you? Or don't? IN-PERSON GATHERING: Home of Ed and Kristen Iversen 3582 Oak Rim Way Salt Lake City, UT 84109 If…
“We all know how loving ends. But I want to fall in love with the world anyway, to let it crack me open. I want to feel what there is to feel while I am here.” ― John Green I'm listening to this book for the second time after just barely finishing it. I am enamored with it. Its wit. Its warmth. Its intelligence. Its humility. Its hope for the…
Anna Robertson THUR APRIL 20, 2023 | 7:30-9:00 pm MDT Discover why and how this successful ABC Network exec decided to help our planet by starting the first mainstream climate brand. And how it can help all of us discover new ways to care for the planet. IN-PERSON GATHERING: Home of Ed and Kristen Iversen 3582 Oak Rim Way Salt Lake City, UT 84109 If there is no parking…
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…