Dear friends, Happy New Year from us, the Stake Presidency! We are grateful for your kindness, effort, love, and forgiveness that you extend to us and to each other. Last year, we came across people who were living through trying circumstances both in our community and all around us. Your donations, time, and skills have […]
The 24th August is a Ukrainian state holiday celebrating the date in 1991 that Ukraine declared its independence. On Saturday 26th August 2023, the local Ukrainian community gathered at Redhill Park, Bournemouth to mark this special occasion. “This annual event holds deep significance for the Ukrainian community, as it provides a heartfelt opportunity for individuals […]
Sunday evening 9 July 2023 was a time when students, teachers, parents and leaders gathered to recognise the seminary achievements of the last 12 months. Speakers included Ben Cope (via video link) and Beth Shearing, recently released as Stake Seminary Teachers, plus 4 of the 5 graduates, Orson Burchell, Kezia Hull (pre-recorded video), Levi Jones, […]
Since January 2023 on a Saturday morning, Poole Ward has been hosting a Ukrainian School for children who along with members of their family arrived in the local area due to the war in Ukraine. During the school time the children have lessons on Ukrainian history, art, music and dance. Whilst the children are in […]
At the Poole Ward Conference held on Sunday 25 June 2023, Bishop Jordan Travers was released along with his counsellors Bro Tim Jones and Bro Nick Merry. The newly called Bishopric are Bishop Nick Merry, with Bro Alan Cottrell, first counsellor and Bro Eric Lam, second counsellor.
Elder Steve & Sister Angela Carroll from Oklahoma, USA have been serving in the Poole Stake since October 2021. Their main assignment has been supporting the Young Adults across the stake but in particular those in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Since starting their mission they have discovered that they already had a connection to Dorset, […]
Owen Silsby, a year 11 student and member of the Poole Ward (congregation) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was nominated by his bishop, Jordan Travers to participate in this year’s annual Holocaust Memorial Day Service at the Poole Lighthouse Theatre. Because of a previous successful interfaith event, Lynda Ford-Horne, Chair of […]
Ever feel like the trials of life are weighing you down? Elder Wiltshire shares that Jesus Christ has always been there for him. And He will be there for you.
Local Bournemouth member Amy Grant was serving in the Aberdeen Scotland Stake at the time this article was written. Andrew LamontAberdeen As the Book of Mormon musical toured Scotland, it came to theatres located within the boundaries of the Aberdeen Scotland Stake. Dedicated missionaries grabbed the opportunity to speak with the hundreds of people who attended. After […]
“I know that Christ lives and loves us. He is our Saviour. Because of Him, we are able to be cleansed from our sins and look forward to the everlasting life. I am very thankful for His sacrifice and Atonement for us. He knows our pains and trials. He understands each of us. If we […]