Seminary Graduation
SAVE THE DATE!Seminary Graduation will be held Sunday, June 7th at 4 PM. More info to come.
Project Protect
As announced by the Latter-day Saint Charities, members have the great opportunity to be part of Project Protect, sewing 5 million masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 around the world. Kits of 100 masks will be picked up at select Deseret Industries taken home and sewn and dropped back Read more…
Personal Finance and Self Reliance Class
The Stake is starting up the Personal Finance and Self Reliance class, starting Saturday, April 11, 2020. The class will be held via Zoom video conferencing. It will be held every Saturday from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Members can join any Saturday. For the time being the classes will Read more…
Special Day of Fasting and Mighty Prayer
We have been invited by our Prophet, as well as, our Stake President and Bishop to participate in a Special Day of Fasting and Mighty Prayer this Sunday, March 29, 2020, concerning the COVID-19 virus, as well as, for individuals in our ward who are in need of special blessings Read more…
Invitation to Expressions of Faith
*Submissions should be sent to a member of the Bishopric by 9:00 PM on the Saturday before Fast Sunday. Dear Brothers and Sisters, In these times of uncertainty, we are grateful to be led by prophets, seers, and revelators who have prepared us over the last few years to center Read more…
Sunday, March 29, 2020
Testimonies From Members of the Westbrook 5th Ward – Sheldon Lamont – In regards to recent statements from President Russell M. Nelson showing his tenderness and concern for the world, my mind reflects upon the many blessings received when contemplating the workings of the Lord upon the earth at this momentous time! Read more…
Donations and Reimbursements
Given the circumstances of the COVID-19 virus the Young Men will not be sent to collect Fast Offerings until further notice. All contributions, i.e. tithing, fast offerings, and other donations can be made on the Church’s website under “My Account and Ward”-Donations. If you have any questions or need assistance Read more…
Administration of Sacrament in the Home Authorized
Message from Bishop Ekker: Dear Brothers and Sisters, I have received some additional information from our Stake Presidency, who have been prayerfully discussing the many issues related to the impact of COVID-19. I would like you to be aware of the following updated instructions related to to the ordinance of the Read more…
All Sunday Meetings and Stake Activities Canceled
Due to the increased precautions surrounding the COVID-19 virus, all church meetings and activities have been canceled or postponed until further notice. See letters from the First Presidency and President Starkie below. Also, visit the Church’s websites for additional info. The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of Read more…
March Fast List
Dear members of the 5th Ward, We love you and appreciate all your efforts to serve and to love your neighbors. We encourage you to fast for strong and faithful families to move into our ward boundaries. We have lost, and are losing, several wonderful families and we need to Read more…