Carols in Kings Square - 'Light the World'

Members of the church and friends joined together on the 26th November in Kings Square, York, to sing carols as part of the Interfaith Week.  It was also an opportunity to share the church's Christmas campaign - 'Light the World' - which invites everyone to do 25 acts of kindness starting from the 1st December.

To find out more about 'Light the World', visit  Mormon.org/christmas

A TREEmendous success

400 trees were planted in Rawcliffe Country Park York by groups of youths of all faiths from the York community. Under the leadership of Mark Cosens of York Interfaith Group the tree planting event was a TREEmendous success. It was one of a number of activities in a week’s long celebration of events organised by York Interfaith Group.

Instructions were given by Ian Jakulis (operations leader for The Conservation Volunteers TCV) on how and where to plant the trees. It is in important time of the year as the trees must be planted before the frost beds in. Ian was overwhelmed by the support the local community had given to the project by turning up on such a cold wet morning.

Brandon Taylor from the York area said, “It’s TREEmendous to be able to come and do something for the community with so many other likeminded young people.”

Spirits were high as one group of young volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints included youths from as far afield as Norway and the USA.

  

The day was specifically designed for youth to volunteer and help in the community. Many families with young children attended and got stuck in.

     

Overall the day was enjoyed by all and was a great success. Over the coming months and years the people of York will be able to enjoy the beautiful trees planted in Rawcliffe Country Park.

Please join us for a special church conference

We would like to welcome you to come and hear an Apostle of the Lord speak at the York Stake conference on Sunday 23rd of October.  This will be a very special meeting and is a wonderful opportunity to bring friends and family.

From our missionaries

Many of the young adults choose to volunteer and serve full-time missions for the church.  The Scarborough Ward recently shared some experiences of missionaries from their area in a recent newsletter.  We thought others might enjoy these too.

Lauren Cockerill recently returned from serving in the London Mission:

Sisters Megan and Chloe Dolben share their thoughts about the Hong Kong mission.  Chloe has recently returned from spending 18-months in Hong Kong, and Megan is soon to also go to the Hong Kong mission and follow in her sisters footsteps:

BYU Ballroom Dance Company - last chance for tickets!

Don't miss out on your opportunity to see the amazing BYU Ballroom Dance Company.  They've been world champions for the last 20 years and put on an amazing show.  For a look at some of their past performances take a look at the video below:

There are a few remaining tickets, so to make sure you're not disappointed please book your tickets now online:

www.positickets.co.uk 

There are two shows:

• 4pm, 4th June 2016
• 8pm, 4th June 2016

Venue: Main Hall, Manor Church of England Academy, York

Ticket Prices: £8 (single ticket); £25 (family ticket, max. 5)

Note that it's raised seating and all seats have a great view

Not to be missed - the BYU Ballroom Dance Company show

Once again we have the exciting opportunity to see the stunning dance show put on by the BYU Ballroom Dance Company.  There were rave reviews last time they came and toured the UK so this is a show not to be missed!  If you love watching 'Strictly Come Dancing' then you'll be sure to love this.

Tickets are selling fast, so to make sure you're not disappointed please book your tickets now online:

www.positickets.co.uk 

There are two shows:

• 4pm, 4th June 2016
• 8pm, 4th June 2016

Venue: Main Hall, Manor Church of England Academy, York

Ticket Prices: £8 (single ticket); £25 (family ticket, max. 5)

Any questions about the event please call Bill Kimberling on: 07803 206722

Free concert - Words and Music from Handel's "Messiah"

There is a FREE concert to be held at the York chapel Saturday 19th March at 7:30pm.  It is music and words from Handel's 'Messiah'.  Everyone is welcome, no tickets are required, although there will be a retiring collection for Martin House Children's Hospice.

Performed by The Occasion Choir, directed by Yvonne Robert, guest reader Geoff Druett, and organist Nicholas Page.

It's Panto Time Again (...oh yes it is!)

Everyone invited to come and see this year's panto  'Snow White and the Mini Miners'.  This is the 10th year that members and friends of the church have put on a pantomime.  Lots of you have come before and know how much fun it will be!  It's free, but you need a ticket.  

Dates and times of the performances are:

Thursday 3rd March, 7pm
Friday 4th March, 7pm
Saturday 5th March, 2pm
Saturday 5th March, 7pm

If you'd like tickets, please get in touch with Rachel at:  email: rachel.whittaker@gmail.com or text/call her on 07932 151092

Bridlington member starts the Tour de Yorkshire cycle race

Bethany Playforth, a member of the Bridlington branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was chosen to flag the start of the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire at its start from Bridlington.

She was selected to start the cycle race and was the first over the starting line.  Thousands of people cheered and clapped as the event began.

Bethany rides an adapted bike which was provided by the innovative East Riding of Yorkshire Council All Ride scheme.  She was taking part in a sponsored cycling event that she organised in aid of the scheme which has helped her develop a passion for the sport.

Come and see the new film Meet the Mormons

Everyone is invited to come and see the new film Meet the Mormons.  There are several dates and locations listed below and each screening is free to attend. 

For those on Twitter you can follow #MeettheMormons and watch the film trailer here:   http://www.meetthemormons.com

You can listen to local church members from York - Mark Cosens and Bill Kimberling - discuss this film on BBC Radio York: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02p6cx3#auto%C2%A0%E2%80%A6 (see 13:00 and 16:30 minutes in)

The cinematic film ‘Meet the Mormons’ has been on general release for many months in the USA and reached the top 10 in the USA box office.  It examines the very diverse lives of six people – the humanitarian, coach, fighter, bishop, mum and WWII candy bomber. The trailer can be viewed at www.meetthemormons.com  It takes viewers on a journey into the day-to-day realities of individuals living in the U.S., Costa Rica, Nepal and beyond. From their individual passions to their daily struggles, each story paints a picture as rich and unique as the next while challenging the stereotypes.

Following successful screenings in the USA Heidi Ruster (Regional CEO for the American Red Cross) commented, “Meet the Mormons is all about giving back, and that is what we are all about.” “I came away motivated to be a better person”, stated Danny Ainge (President of the Boston Celtics NBA team)

The locations, dates and times for the film showing are as follows:

York Chapel - YO24 4HA -  6pm May 16th (Saturday)

Harrogate Chapel - HG2 7SA (Opposite Harrogate Town FC) - 6pm May 9th (Saturday)

Bridlington Chapel -YO164EL - 7pm May 23rd (Saturday)

Pontefract Chapel - WF8 4QF - 7pm 5th June (Friday)

Scarborough Chapel - YO12 5NA - 7pm June 13th (Saturday)

Selby Chapel - YO8 0RU - 7pm June 20th (Saturday)