New dean at FSU College of Music was drawn to Tallahassee
Earlier this year, Todd Queen joined the faculty at Florida State University as the new dean of the College of Music. “My journey to Tallahassee was led by the Lord,” Queen said.
Temple’s project manager has history with church construction
Ross Penrod moved to Tallahassee specifically to work as the onsite project manager for the construction of the Tallahassee Florida Temple. He and his family are now members of the Tallahassee Second Ward, a local congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
JustServe opens a door for community service
One organization posting on the JustServe site is Project Annie, a Tallahassee group whose mission is to serve members of the greater Frenchtown community who are considered “food insufficient.”
For local temple workers, Tallahassee Temple a game-changer
One of the most important beliefs of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is expressed by the work done within its temples. “We participate in temple work with heavenly joy, knowing that it helps prepare us, our descendants, and our ancestors to dwell in God’s presence,” said past Church president Wilford Woodruff.
Devotional to feature music from LDS Church history
Elder Jeffrey Shumway, professor emeritus of music from Brigham Young University and a full-time senior missionary, will highlight an evening of music centered around the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sunday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Tallahassee Stake Center, 5455 Buck Lake Road, Tallahassee.
Interfaith roundtable to discuss new temple
Local leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host a virtual Interfaith Roundtable titled, “Why Temples in Modern Times,” Tuesday, May 11 at 7 p.m.