Did you miss a General Conference session?
Don't worry, we get it. Between spring cleaning, cherry blossoms, Easter prep, and wrapping up the school year, life gets hectic. Luckily conference replays are already up online and in your gospel library app, so you can see what you missed and get a peaceful moment of spiritual rest and relaxation.
You deserve it!
Beloved Stafford Stake Family,
Two thousand years ago an Angel spoke words that forever changed the world! To the precious women who went to Jesus’ sepulcher “very early in the morning” (Luke 24:1), an Angel stated: “Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen” (Luke 24:5-6). On this beautiful Easter morning, we emphatically and triumphantly raise our voices in affirming that Jesus is Risen!
Jesus is our Lord, Savior, and Redeemer. These are frequently used words that have profound meaning.
Lord: we acknowledge Him as our leader and whom we follow.
Savior: He saves us. He is with us in our trials, even if the answer is not what we want, as was His case in the Garden of Gethsemane where the Father’s will and not His was done.
Redeemer: He paid a price for us we could not pay on our own.
We pray for you. We love you. We sustain you. We pray that you are receiving answers to your questions and the worries of your soul during General Conference this weekend. We have in like manner received answers, some of which were not the ones anticipated. But we acknowledge the hand of the Lord and follow Him with faith. As our dear Prophet, President Dallin H. Oaks stated yesterday, “Jesus Christ is the Head of this Church.”
God bless each of you on this glorious day of Easter and always.
Lovingly,
The Stafford Stake Presidency
Jeremy M. Bylund, Stake President
Harold Martinez, First Counselor
David L. Edwards, Second Counselor
CES EDVENTURE
Good afternoon parents,
The youth of the Stafford Stake have a wonderful opportunity coming up to learn about the Church Educational System. Representatives from BYU, BYU-Idaho, and the Seminary & Institute Program will be visiting in person to facilitate activities on Thursday April 23 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Stake Center. This CES EdVenture Activity is for all youth 11-18, their parents, and youth leaders. Below is a brief overview of what to expect that evening.
Younger youth (11-13) will be placed into small teams. They will work together in an activity called 'Seminary Quest: Find Your Seat in Seminary.' In this activity, they will learn the great things our Heavenly Father has in store for them as they continue to learn and grow by studying the gospel of Jesus Christ and how attending seminary will help in that journey.
Older youth (14-18) will be competing as teams in a game-show style College Cup designed around the student life, academic programs, and spiritual and educational opportunities available at BYU and BYU-Idaho. They will gain a better understanding of how these two institutions are uniquely positioned to help prepare them for their future careers while living and learning in a Christ-centered environment.
Parents and leaders are encouraged to attend a Q&A Session. They will be able to ask questions related to BYU and BYU-Idaho as they seek to help their youth understand the opportunities and support available at these institutions.
Please refer to the attached flyer for details and to sign up for the event. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kathryn Pendleton (kathrynpendleton@gmail.com) or Nolan Adams (nolanfloyde@gmail.com).
flyer_december_v01.pdfThe recent SNAP (Special Needs Activity Program) Talent Show in the Stafford Stake was a heartwarming celebration of the unique talents within our special needs community. Performers shared their gifts through singing, dancing, and more, filling the room with joy and inspiration.
A special shout-out went to SNAP for the incredible performance of a Taylor Swift song by Malia Spencer, which caught the attention of Bryan West, the official Taylor Swift reporter from USA Today. His recognition brought extra excitement and JOY to the event!
Thank you to everyone who supported this memorable evening, highlighting the love and unity that make our stake so special.
On September 6, 2025, the Stafford Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held its 6th annual American Red Cross Blood Drive. Members from every ward participated, with thirty-one volunteering their time or donating blood.
The drive was a success, drawing 48 donors and resulting in 44 units of blood collected—enough to bless the lives of at least 132 patients.
This effort is part of a broader tradition of service. In addition to the six Stake Service Drives held at the Stake Center, the Courthouse Road building has hosted 47 drives over the same period, yielding a total of 1,778 units of blood. Collectively, we are nearing the milestone of 2,000 units donated to help those in need.
An added blessing of these drives has been the opportunity to welcome many other members of our community into our meetinghouses—often their first introduction to our faith community.
The next Stake Service Blood Drive is scheduled for April 16, 2026.
If you would like your local missionaries to visit you in your home, you can submit a request here.