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Primary Kids Halloween Party

The YW are hosting a Halloween Party for the Primary Kids in our Ward!  

Coming to the church for the party - Primary Kids

Imagining the fun and the costumes - Everyone!!

World Senior Games Men's Softball Gold Medalists

Congratulations to 1/4 of the team from 5th Ward - Zoom in and see if you can find Mike, Mike, and Eric in those smiley suntanned faces!!!

 The World Senior Games (since 1989 Huntsman World Senior Games for sponsorship reasons) is the largest annual multi-sport senior competition in the world. Most participants are U.S. citizens, but athletes from Canada, Australia, Russia, Japan, Barbados, and several other countries also participate.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]} The Games was founded in 1987 as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, "with the mission to foster worldwide peace, health and friendship and lead the world in active aging.^[8] 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Senior_Games

https://seniorgames.net/

President Dallin H. Oaks and New First Presidency announced

 

14 October 2025 - SALT LAKE CITY 
News Release

A New First Presidency President Dallin Harris Oaks was announced as the 18th President and Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-‍day Saints during a live broadcast from Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 14, 2025. President Oaks also called two counselors to serve with him. President: Dallin H. Oaks First Counselor: Henry B. Eyring Second Counselor: D. Todd Christofferson Hear Their Testimonies

To conclude Tuesday’s announcement, President Oaks focused on the global nature of the ministry of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
“Our ministry is a ministry of all the children of God on the face of the earth,” President Oaks said. “We pray for all. We seek to serve all. And we invoke the blessings of the Lord Jesus Christ upon all who seek to serve Him, to do so in worthiness and commitment and optimism. We do not have the answers to all the world’s problems. They have not been revealed. But what we do know is that we are all children of heavenly parents, and that we are called to serve all of the children of God.”

For full news release see:  https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-oaks-new-first-presidency?cid=email-CCD_EM_CA_1025_NewFirstPresidencyAnnouncement_CTA&mkt_tok=NzUyLUlOUS02NzQAAAGdg0ScUzryT7kCpEmfyIfjJHgnWsnlMq8WB4Ne7ihzFU_ne55cO9ZxSxFE7CJXMbpL9_3ZZ8bLeSUWinzaPTccdWqKptV1v__MXzop1CLKog

Municipal Election candidates and forum details

Municipal Election.  Congratulations to our own Mayor Paula Brown who has been elected by acclamation!  

Voting and information for other positions:

-Upcoming Advance voting - Thursday October 16th

-Election Day Monday October 20th

- see https://www.cardston.ca/election for dates, times, locations, ID required, and town council candidates

- see https://www.westwind.ab.ca/board-of-trustees/election-information for school board canditates 

Google Individual candidates for more information on platforms.

Candidate Forum: Date: October 17 @ 6:30 Carriage House Theatre
https://www.facebook.com/Cardston/posts/shared-on-behalf-of-the-cardston-chamber-of-commerce-municipal-election-candidat/1253059140190853/

Here's the screenshot if you don't have facebook:

Seminary Resuming During Teacher's Strike/Lockout

Dear seminary parents!

Starting Tuesday, October 14, we will be resuming our normal seminary schedule and classes. Students will attend seminary at their regular class times. 

Sister Senter's morning class on Mondays and Wednesdays will join Period 1 from 9:20-10:25 am. 

There will be no class on Fridays until the strike is over. If students need to adjust their class time, please contact your seminary teacher for approval. Let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you.
Brother Eaton
Sister Senter

Temple Baptistry hours during Teacher's Strike

 Dear President, 

Below is a message I received from the Temple Presidency. 

Please note that with the teachers on strike the temple leadership has decided to extend the baptistry hours Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week and will reevaluate next week depending on how long the teachers strike goes. 

The baptistry will be open beginning at 10am for online scheduling of appointments.

Thank you for your efforts in this matter. 

President Wood

Elder Douglas W. Atwood 

Area Seventy - Canada Area

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 

Giving Machine Volunteering Information

Hello Brothers and Sisters,

It may seem early to be discussing Christmas but planning for the Giving Machines arrival is underway and we are inviting you to participate by volunteering your time to help make this another successful year!

To ensure a positive experience for both volunteers and the community, please note the following requirements:

• Must be an adult (16 and older is ok as long as another adult is signing up with them!)

• Able to remain standing for a 3-hour shift

• Comfortable interacting easily with the public (no significant social anxiety)

• Able to use simple technology or follow simple written or phone instructions to do so

If you are interested in volunteering, please note the following,

• To volunteer, please click the link below and follow the instructions.

• You may only sign up for one time slot. This ensures that as many people as possible can participate, given the overwhelming response last year.

• If you are signing up with a spouse or friend, each person must register individually. Please do not sign up for more than one person under a single slot.

• As this is not a Proselytizing event we are unable to have Missionaries sign up as volunteers

Training Requirement
This year, volunteer training will be offered via Zoom to accommodate Stakes further from Lethbridge.

• Training is mandatory unless you attended last year (though we encourage everyone to join for a refresher!).

• Training sessions will be held in the first week of November, with about three sessions planned.

• Dates and links will be sent directly to those who sign up to volunteer   

 We look forward to bringing the spirit of giving to our communities this year and are excited to have you participate with us.......

Merry Christmas

Cheryl & John Seaobrn, Communications Directors, Lethbridge West Stake

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FA5AE2CA7FECE9-58895950-giving

Great Treasures of Gold - A Canadian LDS Religious Art Exhibition

Dear Alberta Stake Presidencies,

We would like to make you aware of an upcoming exhibition of Latter-day Saint religious art. Please circulate the attached poster and information for your wards to include in their bulletins.

Thank you,

Amanda Taylor and Mary-Margaret Pilling

Curators, Great Treasures of Gold   https://www.greattreasuresofgold.ca/ 

 

Great Treasures of Gold is a landmark art exhibit displaying religious art by Canadian LDS artists from across the country. This exhibit features beautiful original artwork that celebrates the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, our faith, and our sacred history. The exhibit is designed to inspire worship and uplift the viewer as they reflect on their relationship with the Saviour. 

 

When: November 7-27, 2025 at cSPACE Gallery in Marda Loop, Calgary.

The exhibit is free to attend. It is open from 8am to 8pm Monday through Saturday (closed on Sundays).

Additionally, the curators are offering free guided tours on the following evenings. We invite ward leaders who are interested in arranging a group tour to schedule a time for members of their ward to attend. 

• November 12: General ward tours

• November 10th, 13th: YSA tours

• November 18-19: Youth tours

Please contact inquiries@greattreasuresofgold.ca to schedule a tour.