Bellevue WA. LDS Institute of Religion

05/22/2026

Have you ever thought that one truth we learn in 1 Peter 3:15 of being "ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you" could be related to religious education and other truths experienced in Seminary & Institutes of Religion?

As many of you know, Seminary & Institiutes of Religion for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints is celebrating the recent enrollment in 2026 of over One Million students globally. As Chad Webb recently shared, "We’re also grateful for the recent Public Square Magazine feature, "One Million Students, One Covenant Path,” highlighting the milestone of 1 million Seminary and Institute students worldwide and the growing impact of CES in helping young people find faith, purpose, mentors, and connection in an increasingly lonely world." Check it out here: https://publicsquaremag.org/bulletin/a-million-students-one-covenant-path/

Another talking point worth sharing is the connection we learn about Religiosity and Mental Health and how Seminary and Institute factor into this equation. See how the Wheatley Institute describes this: https://wheatley.byu.edu/religion-and-mental-health

Bellevue Institute of Religion invites you to Come and See (John 1:39)!

04/26/2026

Want to deepen your discipleship with Jesus Christ? Here are a few opportunities!
a) Wednesdays 7:00 p.m! Join us as we start our Spring classes at Bellevue Institute!
b) Be sure to also mark your calendars to catch the Worldwide Devotional next Sunday, All seminary seniors are also invited!

04/23/2026

03/30/2026

Congratulations! This historic moment is evident by the powerful and inspiring youth and young adults who are "remembered and nourished by the good word of God," and who strive to be on the covenant path, and are "watchful unto prayer, relying alone upon the merits of Christ, who was the author and the finisher of their faith" (Moroni 6:4).

Seminaries and Institutes of Religion has surpassed 1 million students enrolled worldwide, marking an unprecedented milestone in the program's more than 100-year history.

02/02/2026

How has Institute been a mile marker in your life?

02/02/2026

01/06/2026

Be ONE in a Million! Join us in 2026 as we, with a global enrollment of other Seminary & Institute students, continue another century of building Disciples of Jesus Christ.

"In recent years, young adults have been gathering at institute in unprecedented numbers. Over the past two years, institute has added more than 100,000 students and now serves about 457,000 young adults worldwide — a 30% increase. They are also quite adept at inviting their friends, with more than 35,000 young adults of other faiths enrolled...
..As Institutes of Religion enters its second century, the invitation remains the same as it was in that first classroom in Moscow: Come, gather with friends, learn of Jesus Christ, and experience the joy and purpose found in His gospel."

Check it out here: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/institute-of-religion-celebrates-100-years-of-building-disciples-of-jesus-Come Unto Christ

Young adults around the world are gathering in record numbers to learn of Jesus Christ, build friendships and find belonging as institute celebrates its centennial.

12/31/2025

📣 Institute Enrollment Is Open—Come Join Us! https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland once asked young adults: “Will you take Institute, or will Institute take you?” His answer was clear—let it take you closer to Jesus Christ.

This semester at Bellevue Institute, we’re offering three powerful classes designed to do just that:

🕊️ Relevancy within Antiquity
📍 15205 SE 28th St, Bellevue WA
🗓️ Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m.
👤 Instructor: Bro. Taylor
🔍 Explore Christ's teachings revealed through the congruency of ancient and modern prophets.

📘 Mastering Scripture Study
📍 15205 SE 28th St, Bellevue WA
🗓️ Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m.
👤 Instructor: Bro. Hutchings
🔍 You know the what and the why, now come and learn the how.

📘 Foundations of the Restoration
📍 527 Southwest Mt. Si Blvd. North Bend
🗓️ Thursdays @ 7:00 p.m.
👤 Instructor: Bro. Bartholomew
🔍 Discover how Restoration Scripture and Revelation are the Foundation to Christ's Ministry.

Institute is more than a class—it’s a spiritual invitation. Let it take you somewhere holy this semester.

📎 Watch Elder Holland’s full message here:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/broadcasts/young-adult-europe-and-africa-area-devotional/2021/03/holland?lang=eng

12/05/2025

We invite you to consecrate your time and join us for a powerful evening of learning and testimony with Dr. Marcus Martins.
Dr. Martins’ life is a remarkable witness of faith and discipleship. As the first Black missionary of African descent to serve after the 1978 revelation on the priesthood, his journey has inspired thousands across the world. With decades of experience as a scholar, teacher, mission president, and author, he brings unique insights into the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
This is more than just a lecture—it is an opportunity to deepen your conversion to Jesus Christ, strengthen your testimony, and gain perspective on living the gospel in today’s world.

📅 Date & Time: Wednesday December 10th at 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Bellevue Stake Center

Please make the effort to be there. Your presence will not only bless your own life but also strengthen our community of faith. We look forward to seeing you and sharing this sacred experience together.
Bring a friend!

11/12/2025

Join us for a special evening devotional with Bryon Andreasen, an expert on Abraham Lincoln and the former Research Historian at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum in Springfield, Illinois. He also served as editor of the Journal of the Abraham Lincoln Association and now works as the Historical Curator at the Church History Museum in Salt Lake City. Brother Andreasen will share fascinating insights on the Mormon experience in Illinois history and other cross-sections of Hancock County through the eyes of key historical figures. Don’t miss this remarkable opportunity to learn from a distinguished historian and storyteller!
Here is the zoom link:
https://zoom.us/j/96784085288