tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post3572488305822086863..comments2024-03-27T17:28:09.345-06:00Comments on Growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church): Survey RequestMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030323360917985701noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-79360105513016988842013-11-05T16:05:18.596-07:002013-11-05T16:05:18.596-07:00The La Pradera Branch, Chiclayo Perú Central Stake...The La Pradera Branch, Chiclayo Perú Central Stake, was created on 3 November. There are now 7 wards and 1 branch in the stake:<br /><br />Chiclayo Central 1st Ward<br />José Olaya Ward<br />José Quiñones Ward<br />Las Brisas Ward<br />Nueve de Octubre Ward<br />Remigio Silva Ward<br />San Jose Obrero Ward<br />La Pradera BranchMike Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025612146815804945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-2229947048684786092013-11-05T00:47:04.890-07:002013-11-05T00:47:04.890-07:00Another new Midsingles Ward (ages 31-45) will be c...Another new Midsingles Ward (ages 31-45) will be created, the first in Canada. <br /><br />The Lake Ontario Single Adult Ward (ages 31-45), Brampton Ontario Stake, will be created on 24 November.<br /><br /><br />Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16584038076246018559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-1947103401585183482013-11-03T17:54:59.502-07:002013-11-03T17:54:59.502-07:00John, I hear you.
Perhaps you can try to set up a...John, I hear you.<br /><br />Perhaps you can try to set up a 30-40 group by trying to set up activities geared for that age group. It sounds to me like people 50+ are doing it. Ask if you can volunteer to set up an activity for 30-somethings. <br /><br />I was married shortly before my 32nd birthday--just had our 20th anniversary. I felt outside looking in in many ways. I didn't fit in with those quite a bit younger and those quite a bit older. And being single, I didn't fit in among the married wards. I think single people today have it better than I did, but I also had it better than those before me.<br /><br />It looks like you left the YSA about 3 years ago. I hope you kept in touch with them, even if you didn't go to YSA activities or church services anymore.Mike Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025612146815804945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-88598594659969092622013-11-03T17:01:00.385-07:002013-11-03T17:01:00.385-07:00I know here in metro Detroit they totally just mix...I know here in metro Detroit they totally just mix the mid-singles with the 45+ people. It is very trying to me to show up to a singles activity, and find someone there who has grandchildren older then me.<br /><br />I am really depressed by the current situation. I feel like the singles activities are dominated by and tailored to people over 50, and someone like me who just turned 33 just does not seem to fit in.<br /><br />I got divorced over 8 years ago, and had fit in fairly well in the YSA program, but never found another wife. No that I have been shunted into the older singles program I really feel down about things. I am trying to not feel so, but it is tough.<br /><br />For example the last singles conference I went to they had part of it on preparing your will. I did not feel it was aimed at all at those under 50.John Pack Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05086707132348039415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-72099920031603750102013-11-01T04:35:43.499-06:002013-11-01T04:35:43.499-06:00When I moved to northern Virginia in 1989, I was 2...When I moved to northern Virginia in 1989, I was 27. The singles ward at the time had about 1/3 in their 30s and 40s and about 2/3 5 or more years younger than me. I felt like I was in a chasm between two age groups and not really fitting in either. That singles ward is now 2 YSA wards and 1 30-45 ward. Well, 3 YSA wards counting one in the Annandale stake. And there are family wards that have a lot of singles in them.Mike Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025612146815804945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-61443588400900709772013-11-01T04:32:47.860-06:002013-11-01T04:32:47.860-06:00Thank you, Matt. Very interesting.
I have a frien...Thank you, Matt. Very interesting.<br /><br />I have a friend of mine getting divorced, who is moving up to Crystal City so he can participate in a mid-singles ward. That said, he can't attend until the divorce is final.<br /><br />He will also be closer to work, but it will be harder to coordinate time with his kids.Mike Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025612146815804945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-62682254987012632752013-10-31T15:55:31.940-06:002013-10-31T15:55:31.940-06:00If interested, see the Midsingles Magnet Ward Outl...If interested, see the Midsingles Magnet Ward Outline for more details http://midsingles.wordpress.com/midsingles-magnet-ward-outline Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16584038076246018559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-9520042488448663362013-10-31T15:52:47.226-06:002013-10-31T15:52:47.226-06:00Mike, Midsingles Magnet Wards, where all the Midsi...Mike, Midsingles Magnet Wards, where all the Midsingles (and their kids if they are single parents) in the same stake can attend the same existing family ward together (along with the rest of the families that live in the actual ward boundaries), are classified as regular family wards on the CDOL. <br /><br />There are around 30 such wards across the U.S.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16584038076246018559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-70585509874652878602013-10-30T19:04:08.470-06:002013-10-30T19:04:08.470-06:00Boulder Creek Ward Midsingles, Mesa Arizona Boulde...Boulder Creek Ward Midsingles, Mesa Arizona Boulder Creek Stake<br /><br />shows up on LDS Maps with its own territory shared only with a YSA ward and an American Sign Language branch. So, married couples and families living inside the boundaries would attend there.<br /><br />There is nothing in CDOL to indicate it is a singles ward.<br /><br />It is probably like the Crystal City or Shirlington wards, which are family wards, but half or more singles.Mike Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025612146815804945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-38535770544412565722013-10-30T17:24:51.025-06:002013-10-30T17:24:51.025-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mike Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025612146815804945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-46526483112842272832013-10-30T16:34:43.266-06:002013-10-30T16:34:43.266-06:00Actually I have all the Midsingles Wards or Midsin...Actually I have all the Midsingles Wards or Midsingles Magnet Wards or 45+ Magnet Wards listed on the Midsingles Blog http://midsingles.wordpress.com/midsingles-wards-list Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16584038076246018559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-21160887686914383632013-10-30T16:15:28.302-06:002013-10-30T16:15:28.302-06:00I am surprised that there are not many stakes with...I am surprised that there are not many stakes with Single Adult branches. I would think this would be used as a stop gap for many of the singles that go less active after turning 30. It would also prove an easy way to look over the singles as a stake leader/bishop.The Opinionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14167843312304986462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-44638328051365964112013-10-30T16:12:53.978-06:002013-10-30T16:12:53.978-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.The Opinionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14167843312304986462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-9483888742167301752013-10-30T10:44:25.977-06:002013-10-30T10:44:25.977-06:00There are also mid-singles groups that may not sho...There are also mid-singles groups that may not show up in the directory. For example, in the Santa Monica, CA Stake, the Westdale 2nd Ward is officially a family ward, but it has also been designated as a magnet ward for all mid-singles (31-45) in the stake who wish to attend.<br /><br />In the Los Angeles, CA stake, the Westwood 1st and 2nd wards have a combined mid-singles Sunday School class, but unlike the Westdale 2nd Ward in Santa Monica, these are not magnet wards, so mid-singles in other wards in the stake are still expected to attend their geographically designated family wards. There is however, a 5th Sunday mid-singles sacrament program hosted by the stake that all mid-singles are invited to attend.MLewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07980477456897087296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-5589410795954869012013-10-30T10:39:35.729-06:002013-10-30T10:39:35.729-06:00Both of the Stanford wards are listed as Student S...Both of the Stanford wards are listed as Student Single. Not sure how that's defined and they don't overlap geographically. When I lived in the area they tried to have some separation by age I think. It looks like the Phoenix area no longer has one. It must have been dissolved when they realigned all the YSA wards a couple years ago, but it used to be there as I knew people that attended.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16184318098539310184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-16444604503752994702013-10-30T03:33:21.815-06:002013-10-30T03:33:21.815-06:00The Huntington Beach (Single Adult) Ward isn't...The Huntington Beach (Single Adult) Ward isn't showing up in CDOL yet. 14 Single Adult units (12 wards, 2 branches) do show up:<br /><br />Bloomington Hills 7th Ward (Single Adult), St George Utah Bloomington Hills Stake<br />Charles River Ward (Single Adult), Cambridge Massachusetts Stake<br />East Bay Ward (Single Adult), Oakland California Stake<br />Glendale 9th Branch (Single Adult), La Crescenta California Stake<br />Heritage Park Ward (Single Adult), Irvine California Stake<br />Logan 18th Ward (Single Adult), Logan Utah South Stake<br />Monument Park 19th Ward (Single Adult), Salt Lake Monument Park Stake<br />Oak Hills 8th Ward (Single Adult), Provo Utah Oak Hills Stake<br />Pacific Beach Ward (Single Adult), San Diego California North Stake<br />Parleys 7th Ward (Single Adult), Salt Lake Parleys Stake<br />Potomac Ward (Single Adult), Mount Vernon Virginia Stake<br />Sunset 12th Ward (Single Adult), St George Utah Sunset Stake<br />Union Fort 9th Branch (Single Adult), Midvale Utah Union Fort Stake<br />Washington Parkway Ward (Single Adult), Washington Utah East StakeMike Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025612146815804945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-73405361489872226092013-10-29T18:47:36.046-06:002013-10-29T18:47:36.046-06:00I know that there's been Mid-Singles ward in t...I know that there's been Mid-Singles ward in the Gilbert, AZ area for several years at least. And one of the Stanford wards is also for that same age range. It really just depends on the population demographics and the local need.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16184318098539310184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-85089559216211414632013-10-29T15:17:44.830-06:002013-10-29T15:17:44.830-06:00The Hidden Hills Ward, Morgan Utah North Stake, wa...The Hidden Hills Ward, Morgan Utah North Stake, was created on 27 October. There are now 11 wards in the stake:<br /><br />Cottonwood Creek Ward<br />Enterprise Ward<br />Fox Hollow Ward<br />Hidden Hills Ward<br />Highlands Ward<br />Milton Ward<br />Mountain Green Ward<br />Peterson Ward<br />Rosehill Ward<br />Silver Lake Ward<br />Stoddard Ward<br /><br />Matt, when will the Ecuador stake be put on the list of new stakes in 2013?Mike Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025612146815804945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-2068166515188593382013-10-29T15:13:47.097-06:002013-10-29T15:13:47.097-06:00In Virginia, in Chrystal City in Arlington County ...In Virginia, in Chrystal City in Arlington County opposite DC, the Potomac Ward is for singles 31-45. It meets in the same building with the Colonial 1st and 2nd Wards, both YSA 18-30. I also understand that two family wards in the area--the Chrystal City and Shirlington wards have large numbers of singles participating.<br /><br />I am not sure if the rules for singles (31-45) wards are the same as for YSA wards, but the requirement is 125 active members for a YSA ward (and 50 active members for a YSA branch in a stake).Mike Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025612146815804945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-40763948630655211482013-10-29T14:33:42.062-06:002013-10-29T14:33:42.062-06:00That single adult ward in CA. Is this something ne...That single adult ward in CA. Is this something new for the church. I never heard of this? I know in our stake we have about 300 SA. Are there any others in CA?The Opinionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14167843312304986462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-50072352305388661192013-10-29T05:22:04.145-06:002013-10-29T05:22:04.145-06:00MLewis82-
That would be great if you could fill o...MLewis82-<br /><br />That would be great if you could fill out the member survey for the two wards you have been in for the past year.<br /><br />Great news on the ongoing growth in Brisbane. I find it very interesting how much the Church has grown there within the past decade whereas other areas of Australia have seen very little growth. Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16030323360917985701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-13826276588414093012013-10-28T21:54:38.270-06:002013-10-28T21:54:38.270-06:00The Huntington Beach Single Adult Ward (ages 31-45...The Huntington Beach Single Adult Ward (ages 31-45), Huntington Beach California Stake, was created on 27 October.<br />(all the family wards also were renamed and received neighborhood names) <br /><br />There are now 9 wards in the stake:<br /><br />Beachside Ward<br />Cordata Park Ward<br />Harper Park Ward<br />Huntington Beach YSA Ward <br />Huntington Beach SA Ward<br />Mile Square Park Ward<br />Pacific Shores Ward<br />Pleasant View Ward<br />Seapoint Ward Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16584038076246018559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-66381874487721199932013-10-28T18:16:49.969-06:002013-10-28T18:16:49.969-06:00I'm pretty sure I filled out the member survey...I'm pretty sure I filled out the member survey about a year ago. (I've been back from my mission for long enough that I don't think it matters anymore.) How often would you want a new survey? I've also moved twice since then. Would you be interested in a survey from each ward I was in?MLewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07980477456897087296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-46982978338379554192013-10-28T16:30:55.696-06:002013-10-28T16:30:55.696-06:00It appears that the Stanthorpe and Warwick branche...It appears that the Stanthorpe and Warwick branches have been merged in the Warwick Ward, in the Ipswich Australia Stake.Mike Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025612146815804945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-92179053212563799062013-10-28T16:23:49.657-06:002013-10-28T16:23:49.657-06:00The Karana Downs Ward and Yamanto Ward, Ipswich Au...The Karana Downs Ward and Yamanto Ward, Ipswich Australia Stake, were created on 27 October. There are now 8 wards and 1 branch in the stake:<br /><br />Brassall Ward<br />Darling Heights Ward<br />Karana Downs Ward<br />Raceview Ward<br />Somerset Ward<br />Toowoomba Ward<br />Warwick Ward<br />Yamanto Ward<br />Dalby Branch<br /><br /><br />The Foxboro 8th Ward, North Salt Lake Utah Legacy Stake, was created on 27 October. There are now 10 wards in the stake:<br /><br />Foxboro 1st Ward<br />Foxboro 2nd Ward<br />Foxboro 3rd Ward<br />Foxboro 4th Ward<br />Foxboro 5th Ward<br />Foxboro 6th Ward<br />Foxboro 7th Ward<br />Foxboro 8th Ward<br />Woods Cross 14th Ward<br />Woods Cross 17th Ward<br /><br /><br />The Aviary Park Ward, Las Vegas Nevada Highland Hills Stake, was created on 27 October. There are now 10 wards in the stake:<br /><br />Aliante Ward<br />Aviary Park Ward<br />Dove Canyon Ward<br />Eldorado Estates Ward<br />Eldorado Highlands Ward<br />Goldcrest Ward<br />Los Prados Ward<br />San Destin Ward<br />San Miguel Ward<br />Waterfall Ward<br /><br /><br />The Atafoa Branch, Kumasi Ghana Stake, was created on 27 October. There are now 11 wards and 4 branches in the stake:<br /><br />Abuakwa Ward<br />Asokwa Ward<br />Asouyeboa Ward<br />Bantama 1st Ward<br />Bantama 2nd Ward<br />Dichemso Ward<br />Kronum Ward<br />Kwamo Ward<br />Nwamase Ward<br />Suame Ward<br />University Ward<br />Atafoa Branch<br />Buokrom Branch<br />Meduma Branch<br />Nkoransa Branch<br /><br /><br />The Trinity River Branch (Spanish), Houston Texas Summerwood Stake, was created on 27 October. There are now 8 wards and 2 branches in the stake:<br /><br />Eagle Springs Ward<br />Fall Creek Ward<br />Galena Park Ward (Spanish)<br />Houston 7th Ward (Spanish)<br />Liberty Ward<br />Pine Trails Ward<br />Summerwood Ward<br />West Lake Houston Ward (Spanish)<br />Lake Houston YSA Branch<br />Trinity River Branch (Spanish)Mike Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025612146815804945noreply@blogger.com