Springfield Missouri Stake Latter-day Saints

05/24/2026

It’s been 100 years since The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square performed at the Hollywood Bowl—and we’re excited to celebrate this historic return together. Mark your calendars now—you won’t want to miss this special night of music, inspiration, and community. Join us for a local Hollywood Bowl Watch Party!

05/18/2026

On Sunday, May 17, 2026 the Pomme de Terre Branch was formed in the Springfield Missouri Stake. This new branch was formed from parts of the Bolivar Ward, Clinton Ward, and Buffalo Ward. The branch currently meets in Pittsburgh Missouri, but will move to a branch building in Hermitage in the coming months.

The Pomme de Terre Branch is led by President Julio Prieto (Branch President), Christian Prieto (1st Counselor), and Michael Grassford (2nd Counselor).

We are excited to have this new branch in our stake!

05/13/2026

Members from several wards in the Springfield Missouri Stake volunteered at the Salvation Army’s canned food sorting event. Thanks to the many volunteers who who came to help, the project was completed a day earlier than expected.
If you’re looking for meaningful and fun ways to serve in your community, visit JustServe.org

05/10/2026

Local Leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were deeply honored to be invited by Rabbi Sam Radwine and the congregation of Temple Israel - Springfield, MO to join them for Friday night Shabbat service and dinner.

Our friendship with Temple Israel spans many years, including opportunities to join and speak with their members during Shabbat services. This long-standing relationship was beautifully reflected in the spirit of unity and goodwill we felt throughout the evening.

Rabbi Radwine shared a sincere and heartfelt message with his congregation, recounting his childhood experience visiting Nauvoo, Illinois. He spoke openly about the very real theological differences between our faiths—but emphasized that what matters far more are the values we share: covenants, holy places, faith, perseverance, and community. He thoughtfully connected early Church history in Nauvoo with the Jewish experience of being misunderstood and, at times, excluded—yet remaining deeply committed to faith and identity.

It was especially meaningful to hear the joy and excitement expressed by the congregation as we prepare to break ground on a sacred temple. We are thrilled that Rabbi Radwine and members of Temple Israel will be joining us for the groundbreaking.

We were grateful to attend alongside President Spencer Kirk, President Devon Jarvis, Wendy Bird, Deanna Carpenter, The Humphries, and others.

The evening closed with a beautiful prayer that captured the spirit of the night and the shared hope we hold for sacred spaces everywhere:

“May the door of this synagogue be wide enough to receive all who hunger for love, all who are lonely for friendship.
May it welcome all who have cares to unburden, thanks to express, hopes to nurture.
May the door of this synagogue be narrow enough to shut out pettiness and pride, envy and enmity.
May its threshold be no stumbling block to young or straying feet.
May it be too high to admit complacency, selfishness, and harshness.
May this synagogue be for all who enter the doorway to a richer and more meaningful life.”

We are grateful for friendships built on respect, shared values, and a common desire to uplift our community. 💙

05/04/2026

Spiritual—Procrastination; Temporal—Sanitation

Spiritual
Procrastinating Our Preparedness

In October 2020, Elder Bednar’s conference address focused on the worldwide challenges being faced and the increasing need for spiritual and temporal preparation. He taught:

“Two basic principles can guide and strengthen us as we face proving and trying circumstances in our lives, whatever they may be: (1) the principle of preparation and (2) the principle of pressing forward with a steadfastness in Christ.”

He reminded us of the command to “prepare every needful thing” (D&C 88:119), for “if ye are prepared ye shall not fear” (D&C 38:30). He further stated:

“Some Church members opine that emergency plans and supplies, food storage, and 72-hour kits must not be important anymore because the Brethren have not spoken recently and extensively about these and related topics in general conference. But repeated admonitions to prepare have been proclaimed by leaders of the Church for decades.”

He also emphasized spiritual preparation and the need to remain steadfast in gospel commitment.

“If you are treading water in the current of a river, you will go somewhere… Not making a choice is a choice. Learn to choose now.”

(David A. Bednar, “We Will Prove Them Herewith,” Oct. 2020)

Temporal
Sanitation

Preparedness activities can include building composting toilets and practicing alternative cooking methods such as Dutch oven meals. These activities provide practical experience while reinforcing preparedness principles.

Summary

Sanitation is a critical component of temporal preparedness. Safe and effective disposal of human waste becomes essential if standard systems are unavailable.

Preparations may include:
- Designating an area for composting
- Storing appropriate materials such as sawdust
- Constructing simple sanitation solutions

Now is the time to prepare and act. Avoid delaying necessary spiritual and temporal preparations.

Brother and Sister Stoll
Self Reliance Co- Chairmen

04/26/2026

Join us for an upcoming service opportunity! The Salvation Army is having their annual food drive and they need help sorting food.
May 9, 11,12 & 13. Multiple two hour shifts available. Use the link to sign up.

https://www.justserve.org/projects/a7676f38-574a-4ae9-9cc7-53a020761784

Don’t forget to tell your friends 😉

04/20/2026

https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/news-for-theephraim-utah-andspringfield-missouri-temples

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Ephraim Utah Temple and the groundbreaking date for the Springfield Missouri Temple.

04/14/2026

04/05/2026

There are two more sessions of General Conference! How will you tune in? Share your conference pictures and invite a friend to watch.

03/31/2026