Mormon Men, Women (and Children) Working Side by Side
~by Michelle This past Friday night, I was one of several in my local ward congregation who helped with a wedding reception. This is not an uncommon occurrence in the Mormon Church — friends and family of the parents of the bride will come to help set up, serve food (and sometimes make it), and clean up. We had a great time working together. It wasn’t until last night, though, that I thought about how this experience provided some snapshots of how men and women (and children!) in...
Read MoreA Mormon Woman’s Perspective on LDS Humanitarian Services
Laurie, an LDS woman, shares her thoughts about Mormon humanitarian efforts. There is a crispness in the air today. Fall is upon us! I am adjusting to the school and lesson schedule, and quickly becoming consumed with menu plans and home reading records. Fall is a time of anticipation and excitement for me as it is for most moms, but at our house, it additionally means another season of DISASTERS. I’m not talking about my 9th grade daughter getting yelled at by the vice ...
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