Friends of the Loveland Colorado Stake

11/02/2025

As auxiliaries are looking to help communities during the next few months especially, let's spread the word that they need blankets.

The Children’s Hospital Colorado said Thursday that it is in urgent need of fleece hand-tied blankets, which are given and kept by patients during their stay.

For more information, click the link:

https://kdvr.com/news/local/childrens-hospital-colorado-seeks-hand-tied-blanket-donations-how-to-donate/

09/28/2025

President Nelson, our dear prophet, passed away peacefully last night shortly after 10 p.m.

President Nelson was called as an Apostle on April 7, 1984. He became the leader of the Church on January 14, 2018. His time as prophet will forever be remem...

09/05/2025

We would like to invite your Relief Society sisters to this weekly activity on Monday mornings from September 8 - December 15. The dances are easy to follow and quick to learn, to a variety of music. Come to all of the dates or some of them at the 28th Street building...we would love for you to join us when you can!

08/07/2025

Put this on your calendars now if you haven’t already! This will be a wonderful event. Invite your friends and join us!

05/22/2025

Grab a friend and join us! Every Monday in June! 💃

05/16/2025

Catholic Charities is looking for volunteers to help with the Ice Cream Social and Bingo Event at St. Valentine Apartments.
Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 1:30 - 3:30 PM.
Come support these community efforts and RSVP to volunteer here by clicking this link https://volunteer.ccdenver.org/group/1143629-Catholic-Charities-Housing

05/08/2025

Reminder to check JustServe.org to find local non-profits that need your help. https://www.justserve.org/projects? Church World Service, A Little Help, Marisol Health Clinics, and Homeward Alliance are all needing volunteers.
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05/05/2025

Women's Conference commenced this last weekend. Here is Sister Dennis' conference address. You can search YouTube for more Women's Conference messages.

Sister J. Annette Dennis, the First Counselor of the Relief Society General Presidency speaks at BYU Women's Conference April 30th, 2025.

04/20/2025

Day 8: “Mary …” (John 20:16)

When Mary Magdalene went to the tomb on Sunday morning to look after Jesus’s body, one word took her from the depths of sorrow to the realization that hope lives. That one word was her name, spoken by the resurrected Son of God.

Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.

Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.

John 20:15–16

Mary didn’t realize that Jesus Christ was right in front of her until she heard Him say her name, but that one word was the beginning of a beautiful celebration of the miracle of the Savior’s Resurrection. Like Mary, those of us who seek Jesus Christ can discover that He knows us by name and that we are invited to see and know Him and His glory. Because of His sacrifice, we can return to live with Him again and all people will be resurrected. Truly, there has never been a greater love.

Invitation: Celebrate Greater Love
Easter is a time of joy for those who believe in Jesus Christ! Today, seek the Lord as Mary did by going to a place where He can be found. Celebrate the gift of His Atonement and His everlasting Resurrection at an Easter church service. Sing songs of His redeeming love, and feel the Spirit testify that God and His Son, Jesus Christ, know you personally.

FIND A CHURCH NEAR YOU

Reflection Journal Prompt:
What part of Easter Sunday services brought you the most joy this year?
What unexpected things did you learn as you studied about Jesus Christ this Easter Holy Week?
What Easter traditions are you looking forward to beginning or continuing next year?

04/19/2025

Day 7: “Peace I leave with you” (John 14:27)

On the Saturday after Jesus was crucified, His disciples faced their grief for the loss of their great friend and Master. But earlier, He had told them that He would not leave them comfortless. In John 14:26-27, Jesus says:

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

When life is hard, the comfort and peace we can find through the Holy Ghost can help us feel God’s love, no matter how difficult our circumstances may be. Because of this gift, we can feel hope instead of fear for ourselves and others. Even when there is no peace on earth, there is always peace in Christ.

Invitation: Find Peace Through His Greater Love
We can often feel the peace of the Holy Ghost as we listen to sacred music or watch uplifting videos about the Savior. Watch a video of the Easter story. Listen to some sacred music about Easter (we recommend this beautiful playlist from the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and others), and pay close attention to the thoughts and feelings that come to your mind and heart about the Savior and His love for you. Consider sharing your favorite Easter song on social media or with a friend.

Reflection Journal Prompt:
What feelings and thoughts did you notice as you listened to music or watched videos about the Savior and His sacrifice for you?
Is there anything in your life that might be keeping you from feeling the peace that Jesus Christ has promised to all who come to Him with faithful hearts?
What small thing can you do to invite more of Jesus Christ’s peace into your life?

04/18/2025

Day 6: “Forgive them …” (Luke 23:34)

On Friday, Jesus was put on trial, condemned, beaten, and crucified by those who hated Him. But on the cross, Jesus showed that His compassion was so much bigger than their cruelty. In Luke 23:34, Jesus speaks from the cross, addressing His Father on behalf of those who were wrongly crucifying Him.

Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.

At a time when it would have been easy to return hate for hate, Jesus Christ taught us how to show greater love through this incredible act of forgiveness. Throughout His ministry, the Lord was consistent in His teachings about our responsibility as disciples to let go of past hurt and allow His love, His mercy, and His perfect judgment to guide our lives and the lives of those who have wronged us. He was also consistent in teaching us that when we choose to forgive, we will be forgiven of our own wrongdoings and missteps. When we choose forgiveness, He offers His ultimate peace and healing.

Invitation: Forgive and Find Greater Love
To honor the Savior’s sacrifice for you and to allow His love to be more present in your life, you can try to put an old grudge or resentment to rest this Easter season. It may not happen immediately, but with the help of the Lord, peace and restitution will come.

It is also important to remember that offering your forgiveness doesn’t take away the consequences of a person’s actions; for example, your forgiveness does not require you to put yourself back in harmful situations. Forgiveness is about letting go of bitterness, anger, resentment, and thoughts of revenge as you allow the Lord to heal you. You could also study the scriptures to learn more about how forgiveness can bless your life.

Reflection Journal Prompt:
What is something you learned about the blessings of forgiveness from this experience that you didn’t know or feel before?
How does your practice of forgiveness help you to understand and know Jesus Christ better?

04/17/2025

Day 5: “Greater love hath no man than this …” (John 15:13)

On Thursday, Jesus Christ gathered with His Apostles to honor the Passover. During what we now call the Last Supper, Jesus Christ told His friends how much He loved them. His words hinted at the painful events that would come in the next hours, when He would suffer for the sins of the world in the Garden of Gethsemane and on the cross at Calvary. But Christ also gave His Apostles reassurance that though much darkness lay ahead, it would soon be eclipsed by a beautiful gift of love. In John 15, Christ says:

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

John 15:13–14

After this night, Jesus Christ would soon lay down His life for His friends—and for us. No one would blame Him if He had thought only of His own pain this night, but instead He used His last hours to gather, teach, prepare, and comfort those he loved, including all of us.

Invitation: Speak with Greater Love
How can you remember the love Jesus showed as He gathered with those closest to Him? Think of some ways that you could follow Jesus’s example to express love for your friends and family today, either in person or from a distance. If you’re not sure who to focus your love on, you could pray to be guided to someone who needs exactly what you have to offer. Honor the greater love of Jesus Christ by putting your love for those around you at the center of this day.

Reflection Journal Prompt:
As you think about people in your life you could express love to, what names stand out in your mind?
Is expressing love for those around you easy or difficult for you? What helped you to complete this invitation?
If this were your last night alive, what would you want your friends and family to know about your belief in Jesus Christ?