Ipswich Australia West Stake News, Events and Information

04/09/2026

All sisters 11+ are invited to attend this special Womens Devotional on Saturday 3rd October.

Bring your grandaugthers, neices, aunties and nanna's from your family and ward families to share this special afternoon. We would love to see you there.

02/09/2026

“Hello PRIMARY CHILDREN.. How does the Holy Ghost feel for you ? Ask your family, does it feel different for them?" … we would love to hear what you think. Love, Sister Scott, Stake Primary Presidency. “

02/09/2026

Dear IAWS Single Adults – Attached is a PDF and below is link to a SINGLE ADULT SURVEY the PACIFIC AREA are asking as many Single Adults as possible to complete, to help leaders of the Church understand the self-reliance, social, and spiritual needs of Single Adults before 19 SEPTEMBER. https://research.churchofjesuschrist.org/.../SV...
Please take time to share your thoughts. Any queries, refer John Eder 0409482165

28/08/2026

🌱 Building Self-Reliance — One Step at a Time – WHAT BLESSINGS or POSITIVE CHANGES have you seen ? and ... WELCOME to our new stake Specialists – Sis Jacqui & Bro. Mark Jennings !
In the April 2022 General Conference, Elder Hugo E Martinez of the Seventy shared that self-reliance is “the ability, commitment, and effort to provide the spiritual and temporal necessities of life for self and family.” (General Handbook 22.0). He also reminded us that "self-reliance is … a lifelong process of learning, growth and work. It never ends; it is a continuous, daily process.”
There are many helpful resources available on the Church website to support us in our self-reliance - journey. This is a great place to start: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/life/self-reliance/how-to-increase-my-self-reliance?lang=eng
Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing information and ideas about different ways we can strengthen both our spiritual and temporal self-reliance. We’d also love to LEARN FROM EACH OTHER.
If you feel comfortable sharing, WHAT BLESSINGS or POSITIVE CHANGES have you seen in YOUR OWN LIFE or on your family ? . as you’ve worked on an area of self-reliance? Your experience may be just the encouragement someone else needs!

27/08/2026

Dear members, PEACE is central to our faith and lives and has never been more important. As a Church and a as a Stake, we are actively involved in working with the community for peace. This Saturday, 29th August 9-4pm at St Patrick's Cathedral, 1243 Neil St, Toowoomba; our Ipswich and Toowoomba Interfaith Working Group are participating in and celebrating 10years of bringing people together to reflect on shared humanity, inclusion and social cohesion, with a programme featuring speakers, panel discussions, interfaith reflections and community dialogue.
If you would to attend the International Peace Conference in Toowoomba on the 29th of August, please register for catering purposes. All are welcome. https://events.humanitix.com/shared-humanity-shared-responsibility-international-peace-conference-2026 or speak with Sis Evelyn Ray with your thoughts. We will ask Sister Ray to share her feedback on this page. May Peace be with you always.

A one-day peace conference featuring interfaith reflections, expert panels, and interactive dialogue to build trust, inclusion, and practical community solution

26/08/2026

FINAL REMINDER .. "Brother and sisters, AUGUST is National Family History Month. Everyone in our family tree or those yet to be found and recorded in our family tree is an individual, a child of God with divine potential just like us. In the Lord's perfect plan of salvation he made allowance for every individual child of His to be offered the saving ordinances and covenants, if they choose, and thereby salvation. What a wonderful plan!!

President Howard W. Hunter, a previous church president noted: “I have always been impressed that the Lord deals with us personally, individually. We do many things in groups in the Church, …. but …. the most important things are done individually. We bless babies one at a time, even if they are twins or triplets. We baptize and confirm children one at a time. We take the sacrament, are ordained to the priesthood, or move through the ordinances of the temple as individuals, trying to develop a [personal] relationship with our Father in Heaven …. Heaven’s emphasis is on everyone, on every single person”.

The stake presidency feels to invite you to do at least one of three family history activities during August;
1. Research, find and submit at least one new family name to the temple
2. Attend the Brisbane temple with a family name
3. Attaching memories—a photo, story, or document to your ancestor’s profile pages in family search.

We pray that the promised blessings be upon you, as you help the Lord with gathering His children to Him, through this great work".

The Stake Presidency
Ipswich West Stake

26/08/2026

APOLOGIES - reposted old date in error - CORRECT DATE is SAT 14 NOV 10am for all PRIMARY CHILDREN at 17 Donaldson Road, PLAINLANDS Chapel, for a fun family history activity, with a special focus on celebrating the diverse heritages and cultures of children and families in our Stake. We hope to build greater love and unity amongst the children. FAMILIES, please use this flyer as a digital invitation to share with children's friends and less active members.
Fun | Family History | Making new Friends | Singing, Games & Sharing.
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25/08/2026

UPSKILLING and a lot of fun – THIS SATURDAY 29th August – Toowoomba 2nd Ward hosts “ Ye Olde Skills Day “ 2pm - 6pm demos and displays at the Toowoomba Chapel, bring pot luck dinner to share ( dinner from 5pm)

22/08/2026

ATTACH A MEMORY to a FAMILY FILE .."Brother and sisters, welcome to August, National Family History Month. Everyone in our family tree or those yet to be found and recorded in our family tree is an individual, a child of God with divine potential just like us. In the Lord's perfect plan of salvation he made allowance for every individual child of His to be offered the saving ordinances and covenants, if they choose, and thereby salvation. What a wonderful plan!!

President Howard W. Hunter, a previous church president noted: “I have always been impressed that the Lord deals with us personally, individually. We do many things in groups in the Church, …. but …. the most important things are done individually. We bless babies one at a time, even if they are twins or triplets. We baptize and confirm children one at a time. We take the sacrament, are ordained to the priesthood, or move through the ordinances of the temple as individuals, trying to develop a [personal] relationship with our Father in Heaven …. Heaven’s emphasis is on everyone, on every single person”.

The stake presidency feels to invite you to do at least one of three family history activities during August;
1. Research, find and submit at least one new family name to the temple
2. Attend the Brisbane temple with a family name
3. Attaching memories—a photo, story, or document to your ancestor’s profile pages in family search.

We pray that the promised blessings be upon you, as you help the Lord with gathering His children to Him, through this great work".

The Stake Presidency
Ipswich West Stake