Kearns Utah Western Hills Community Congregation

May 6th and 7th is Stake Conference. Saturday at 4:00 pm is the leadership session. At 7:00 pm is the adult session. Sunday at 10:00 is the general session. The Stake Presidency will be reorganized in the Sunday session. If you are not ably to attend in person, contact your Bishop for the Zoom link.

Aetna is hiring again. The positions are full time work from home and starts at $17.50 per hour. The job is processing Medicare claims. No experience necessary (we train virtually). All equipment is provided. There is a $1,000 hiring bonus, paid 30 days after starting and an additional $2,000 paid 90 days later. If you are interested, send your email address to me at amniel486@yahoo. I will refer you to the manager and I will send an application to you.

Aetna is hiring Claims Benefit Specialists to process Medicare claims. These are full time, work from home positions. No experience necessary, we will train. No telephone work. The positions start at $17.50 an hour and has a $1,000 hiring bonus 30 days after starting and an additional $2,000 bonus after 90 days. If you are interested send your email to me at [email protected]. I will notify my manager to improve your chances of an interview. If you applied previously and were not selected, please let me know if you are still interested.

There has been some confusion regarding the wearing of masks. Therefore we want to clarify our intent. There are many things we can do as individuals and families to help stop the spread of COVID. Since we are all in different situations, it really is a family decision and we encourage you to prayerfully consider what is best for you and your family in protecting yourselves and others during this pandemic. We realize that their will be individuals and families that may chose not to wear masks, while others will chose to wear masks. Please be respectful of all members of our stake.

We express our love and concern for each of you and the safety and well-being of your families.

We love you and pray for you daily.

The Stake Presidency

Dear Beloved Brother and Sisters of the Kearns Western Hills Stake,

As the pandemic continues and COVID numbers in our area have been increasing, we as a Presidency are concerned. We ask you to consider wearing masks in the building for both Sunday meetings and weekly activities. We know that this a personal decision. We ask you to prayerfully consider this request. We pray the Lord’s choicest blessing on our stake, wards, and families during these challenging times.

Sincerely,

The Western Hills Stake Presidency

Carey A Perkins

Thomas K Rodgers

Roy D Yuill

Sisters and Brothers,

There are two options of free English classes available for you or your Spanish speaking neighbors. One is

Fridays at 8 PM at the Borax chapel (6175 Borax Ave.)

and the other is

Sundays at 10:30 AM in our 5600 chapel (5107 S 5600 W).

Please pass this information and flyer along to anyone you my know. We really want help those trying to learn.

Thank you,

Stake Presidency and Stake Mission leader

Dear Beloved Brother and Sisters of the Kearns Western Hills Stake:

With thankful hearts we announce modifications for Covid-19 guidelines beginning July 11. Please be diligent in following these guidelines and feel free to contact a member of the stake presidency or bishopric, if you have any questions.

• Return to a 2-hour block with no overlapping of meetings.
o Current starting times will be the same, with 30 minutes between ward blocks.
o 1st hour - Worship Service (broadcast) followed by the passing of the sacrament (not broadcasted) will be one hour in length.

Worship services will continue to be broadcast for those
that are unable or not comfortable attending in-person.
▪ Please continue to alternate empty rows. Social distancing is up to individual members on each row according to their comfort.
▪ During the administration of the sacrament, masks will be worn by those preparing, blessing, and passing of the sacrament. Those passing will hold the tray.
▪ Parents, please assist young children with the sacrament.
▪ Hymnals will be made available.
o 2nd hour - 10-minute break for individuals to move to their classes.
▪ The libraries will be open.
o Classes will be 50 minutes in length.
▪ All adult classes will be offered in-person and virtually.
▪ Youth & Primary classes will be offered in-person and virtually on a case-by-case basis.
▪ Each ward will determine if a nursey will be held.
o Disinfection wipes will be available to wipe down surfaces.
• Masks are optional for those attending. We anticipate that some will continue to wear masks and others will not. We should respect the unique concerns and needs of all those wanting to attend.
• Families or individuals that are not comfortable attending in-person, please reach out to the bishop to receive re-authorization to have the sacrament in your home.
• Ward outdoor gatherings are now permitted with a limit of 75 individuals per county “Low” level guidelines. Please be considerate of the needs and feelings of those around you.
o Wards, please reserve building and pavilion usage ASAP. Including ward activities and Christmas Socials.
▪ Stake Center & Pavilion – Connie Perkins 801-910-6484 (by text or phone)
▪ 5600 West Building – Marla Card 801-755-5128 (by text or phone)
o For personal family use, please call after August 1 to reserve the buildings and pavilion.
• Youth Activities
o Indoor activities, should be done in a way to keep the numbers of individuals limited.
o For activities outside the valley, the “Event and Activity Plan” is required. It must be approved
first by the Bishop and then by the stake Presidency 7 days prior to the activity.
▪ Plan will need to include what safety measures are going to be followed.
▪ For activities needing transportation, a “Permission and Medical Release Form” is required with a note from the parents (guardian) giving permission for their child to ride with someone outside of their family. Or, the family will need to provide transportation.

Our prayer is that we will be unified as a stake and meet the needs of all our brothers and sisters. It is our hope that we will increase our Christlike love for each other as we navigate this unprecedented time in history.

We are a family and need to support each other. If we follow the Savior’s two great commandments of “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart” and “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself”, we all will be blessed with spiritual protection, growth, and more importantly the Spirit of the Lord in our hearts and homes.

With Love,
The Stake Presidency

We feel it is valuable to re-read "Our Strengths Can Become Our Downfall" by Dallin Oaks June 7, 1972

Covid-19 and Returning to Church Classes and Activities

Dear Beloved Brothers and Sisters of the Kearns Western Hills Stake,

As a Stake Presidency we send our love and gratitude to you all for your faith and faithfulness during the past 14 months of Covid restrictions that have affected all of our lives. We are grateful for the ministering that we have seen shared among so many members of our wards and neighborhood. As a stake we have been significantly blessed by the Lord during this difficult time.

In a statement sent from the Utah Area Presidency, the following direction was given: “In counsel with senior Church leaders, we now ask stake presidents, in consultation with bishops and others, to
develop plans and take responsibility for how members in their stakes return to in-person church meetings and activities for all organizations.” Working with the bishoprics and stake leaders, and with much discussion and prayer, we have taken a cautious route to returning to church meetings and activities. We are aware of other areas where they have moved more quickly than we have, however
we have felt the need to begin more slowly in our stake.

With this in mind, we are planning to cautiously increase our opportunities for in-person meetings and activities. Beginning Sunday June 13th, 2021, second hour Sunday classes, including the Primary “Singing and Sharing Time” will begin. Each ward council, under the direction of the Bishop, is to plan how and where they will hold these meetings and classes. Please remember that all of these meetings should be held using an abundance of care for all members and their individual health concerns. We
recommend that masks be used and that physical distancing is practiced.

The first hour worship service and now all second hour meetings should continue to be shared virtually for those who are at home and are wishing to continue to participate in the quorum and class
discussions.

We ask that all who are able to please help clean and wipe down all areas used for classes, so the building is left ready for the next ward’s use. Please do not congregate in the foyers and hallways, but instead depart promptly so the following ward can arrive and prepare for their worship services.

In consultation with your Bishop and organization leaders, starting the week of June 13th, all regular organizational activities can be held in-person, except for full ward and large stake level in-person
activities. We must continue to follow all health guidelines for those who meet in-person, and all activities are still to be limited to 25 individuals. When possible, please continue to provide the option
to participate virtually in activities. At present, family gatherings are not allowed at church facilities.

Additionally, starting June 13th, we will return to conducting Temple Recommend Interviews in person, as well as continuing the option for virtual interviews for those not comfortable meeting in person. Please check the stake calendar for dates and times. We will continue to monitor and council together with the hope that these limitations will be loosened as the health conditions improve.

Our prayer is that we can be unified as a stake and meet the needs of all of our brothers and sisters. We plead that we can all increase our Christlike love for each other as we navigate this unprecedented time in history. We are a family and need to support and care for each other. If we follow the Savior’s two great commandments of “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart” and “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself”, we all will be blessed with spiritual protection, growth, and more importantly
the Spirit of the Lord in our hearts and homes.

With Love,

The KUWH Stake Presidency
President C. Perkins
President T. Rodgers
President R. Yuill

Starting Sunday June 13th 2021

Schedule for wards starting at 9:00 AM :

9:00 AM to 9:30 AM – Worship Service
9:30 AM to 9:50 AM – Sacrament
9:50 AM to 10:00 AM – Move to second hour classes (wipe down chapel & clean sacrament trays)
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM – Second Hour Classes
10:30 AM to 10:40 AM – Clean areas & exit building

Schedule for wards starting at 11:30 AM :

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM – Worship Service
12:00 PM to 12:20 PM – Sacrament
12:20 PM to 12:30 PM – Move to second hour classes (wipe down chapel & clean sacrament trays)
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM – Second Hour Classes
1:00 PM to 1:10 PM – Clean areas & exit building

Schedule for wards starting at 2:00 PM :

2:00 PM to 2:30 PM – Worship Service
2:30 PM to 2:50 PM – Sacrament
2:50 PM to 3:00 PM – Move to second hour classes (wipe down chapel & clean sacrament trays)
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM – Second Hour Classes
3:30 PM to 3:40 PM – Clean areas & exit building

Beloved Brothers and Sisters,



We warmly invite you to participate in a joyous Stake Conference May 23rd at 10:00 am. Under the direction of the Elder Kevin R. Duncan, a General Authority Seventy.



The link to watch conference follows. Only those that are participating and their families are invited to attend in person.

http://mywebcast.churchofjesuschrist.org/kearnsutahwesternhillsstake

Please share the link to with others around you.

We look forward with eager anticipation to meet with you and your neighbors at Stake Conference.



With love,



The Stake Presidency

Church Webcast Webcasting services for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/this-easter-find-peace-in-jesus-christ?lang=eng

This Easter, Find Peace in Jesus Christ President Russell M. Nelson invites us to focus on the Savior during this Easter season.

Kearns Utah Western Hills Community Congregation updated their business hours.

Kearns Utah Western Hills Community Congregation updated their website address.