Tag: the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints

This week's Roundup features YWCA honoring local women, Spokane's Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build initiative, a feature about a rural Idaho church and more.

Launched in January of 2019, service missions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provide a whole new opportunity for young adults who need to stay home for various reasons. Their complete focus is serving others.

Read about the day in the life of Carl Raymond, a Spokane firefighter, a Bishop in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a volunteer in the Elk Strong long-term recovery group and family man. Learn about his role on Aug. 18 when Elk, Washington, was on fire, which also happens to be where his ward is he is the bishop over.

Faith communities were at the forefront of wildfire aftermath in West Plains and North Spokane County, opening church doors to serve as temporary shelters, offering blankets, clothing and food.