NEWS
An Introduction to Otis Peach, New Patriarch to the Hurst Texas Stake
Otis Peach of the Euless 1st ward (congregation) has been newly ordained as the Hurst Stake Patriarch. Peach shares a few interesting things about his life, and then in a recorded interview talks about his role as a Patriarch, what a patriarchal blessing is, and how to obtain one. Continue reading.
Radio Operators Have a Field Day
This year, on the hot sunny Saturday afternoon of June 25th, about 10 ham radio operators including operators from the Hurst and Plano area, assembled under the shade of a large tree and pop-up canopy on the front lawn of the Hurst Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were there to participate in the annual American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day. Continue reading.
Fathers and Sons Campout
Over 80 fathers and sons attended the annual Father and Sons Campout event hosted by the Hurst Texas Stake Young Men's program. Located on the scenic grounds of the Hills and Hollows Scout Camp in Denton, Texas, the event commemorates the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood. Continue reading.
20 Hurst Area Teens Graduate from Seminary Program
This May, local high school seniors donned colorful caps and gowns to signify the culmination of their high school years, however, 20 Hurst area teens celebrated another important milestone: the graduation of Seminary. Continue Reading.
Experience the Joy of Genealogy
Family History and Indexing Specialists, John and Shirley Johnson, have a particular love of genealogy work and the people they serve at the Family History Center (FHC). They’re eager to help individuals in the community discover more about their family line and connect with those who have passed on. Here they share why genealogy and family history work is for everyone. Continue reading.
A Night Full of Stars: Hurst Texas Stake Honors Teachers
Local youth from the Hurst Texas Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, showed appreciation for their favorite teachers during a Hollywood-inspired awards ceremony held April 5, 2022. Read more here.
Battle of the Books of Mormon, an Evening of Learning and Friendly Competition
Hurst Stake youth and friends participate in a competitive team game designed to challenge their comprehensive knowledge of the Book of Mormon, another scripture and testament of Jesus Christ. Read more.
Guest Speaker, Bruce Carlson to Address the Congregation at Freedom Devotional Concert
The Hurst Texas Stake is pleased to introduce guest speaker, Bruce Carlson, who will address the congregation during a Freedom Devotional Concert in celebration of the blessings of freedom through music and the spoken word. Saturday, July 10th at 7:00 p.m. at the Hurst Stake Center. Read more.
Day of Service: Stake Single Adults Host Blood Drive
For more than 70 years, Carter BloodCare has been saving lives across Texas. On Saturday, May 21st, the single adults of the Hurst Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints sponsored a community blood drive at the Hurst Stake Center in North Richland Hills, Texas. Read more.
“Relative Race” Fireside
Family history comes to life when BYUtv’s “Relative Race” Host and Season 3 Champion hosted a fireside at the Arlington Texas Stake Center. Ronda Jenkins from River Trails 1st Ward shares her experience attending the inspirational and fun meeting. Read more.
Primary Children sing, “Mother, I Love You.”
In honor of Mother’s Day, the Junior and Senior Primary Children from the Euless 2nd Ward (congregation) sing “Mother, I Love You.” Read more.
Teen Depression and Suicide Prevention for the Community
As the fourth leading cause of death among 15 to 29-year-olds globally, suicide is not only a tragedy that affects families and communities, it’s also a serious public health problem. To address this, a recent forum focused on teen suicide awareness and prevention was hosted by the Hurst Texas Stake. Read more.
An Evening of Tacos and Ham Radio Technology
Licensed radio operators and aspiring ham radio students gathered for an inaugural Tacos and Technology workshop on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Read more.
Teens learn to Trust in the Lord at Youth Conference
Over a hundred teenagers between the ages of 13–18 in the Hurst area gathered together on March 18–20, 2022 to attend Youth Conference, a 3-day event that includes a service project, educational classes, activities, a devotional (testimony meeting) and more. Continue reading.
A Special Visit from Sister Reyna Aburto of the General Presidency of the Relief Society
Hailey Moore from the Watauga ward (congregation) shares her personal experience attending a devotional meeting with Sister Reyna Aburto of the General Presidency of the Relief Society. Continue reading.
The Gathering of Israel—A Cultural Celebration
To celebrate the 180th anniversary of the Relief Society—Women from nine wards (congregations), including Relief Society members and Young Women groups, came together to present an extraordinary tableau of foreign cultures to our members and guests. Read more.
Experience a More Meaningful Easter
You can prepare for Easter by learning about what happened during the week before Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion and Resurrection. Starting eight days before Easter, the calendar offers a brief summary of the events in Christ’s life each day of the week, His teachings, scripture verses, suggested activities, and ways to invite others. Read More.
Hurst Texas Stake Participates in Global Faith Forum
The Global Faith Forum, titled, “Unlikely 2022,” was hosted by the Multi-Faith Neighbors Network. The organization builds mutual trust and respect among faith leaders through multi-religious honest communication to build and strengthen resilient, flourishing communities who are resilient to hate violence and polarization. Read more.
Meet Marathoner Carol Hughes
Having recently finished her 50th marathon, Carol Hughes, a member of the Watauga Ward (congregation) in the Hurst Texas Stake shares the life lessons she’s learned as a long-distance runner. Read more.
The Aftermath of Hurricane Ida: A Personal Retrospective
Barry Dick, from the River Trails First Ward (Congregation) shares his personal experience serving residents in Louisiana following the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in the fall of 2021. Read more.