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Jesus Christ plays a central role in our beliefs and in our lives. Our mission is to invite all of God's children to follow Jesus and experience the joy that is possible because of Him.
Our 2025 Stake theme is:
Conversion to Jesus Christ: A Journey of Faith and Transformation.
Christ is Christmas: Celebrating the Birth of Jesus
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Join Us for Christmas Worship
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Study the Christmas Story
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Light The World through Service
Additional information and ideas
can be found HERE.
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Dallin H. Oaks named as the 18th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The announcement was made on October 14, 2025, during a live broadcast from Salt Lake City, Utah.
President Dallin H. Oaks has called President Henry B. Eyring and President D. Todd Christofferson to serve with him as First and Second Counselors in the First Presidency.
For more information about the announcement or the Presidents, click HERE.
“Our ministry is a ministry of all the children of God on the face of the earth,” President Oaks said. “We pray for all. We seek to serve all. And we invoke the blessings of the Lord Jesus Christ upon all who seek to serve Him, to do so in worthiness and commitment and optimism. We do not have the answers to all the world’s problems. They have not been revealed. But what we do know is that we are all children of heavenly parents, and that we are called to serve all of the children of God.”
1924-2025
We celebrate the life of our beloved Prophet, Russell M. Nelson
At 101 years of age, President Russell M. Nelson is officially the oldest president in the history of the Church. His life was spent healing hearts, first physically as a world-renowned heart surgeon, and then spiritually with his lifelong call to serve in the Church. Read more HERE.
View a Special Tribute Broadcast and Funeral plans HERE.
"You have your agency to choose contention or reconciliation. I urge you to choose to be a peacemaker, now and always." - see his April 2023 talk here.
"Now is the time for you and for me to prepare for the Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ." - see his October 2024 talk here.
UPCOMING STAKE EVENTS
November 27: Thanksgiving
December 7: First Presidency's Christmas Devotional
December 14: Stake Christmas Musical Program
December 21: Simplicity Singers Concert
December 25: Christmas
January 1: New Year's Day
January 10: Youth Lip Sync Battle
January 18: Worldwide Discussion for Youth: Walk With Me
February 6: Young Women Clothing/Book Swap
February 7: Stake Temple Day
February 14-15: Stake Conference
February 28: Youth Multi Stake Dance
March 5-7: RootsTech 2026
March 14: Stake Youth Temple Trip
March 29: Youth Bonfire Fireside
April 11: Youth Multi Stake Dance
Every Sunday 2:30PM: Spouse & Family Support Meetings (YSA building)
Every Tuesday 7:00PM: Individual Support Meetings (YSA building)
Need Ward/ Branch Events? Click & sign in HERE.
Need a participant release form? Click HERE.
View Other Upcoming Community Events HERE.
The King of kings was born for you. Not in a palace but in a stable. Not into riches but into love. His arrival brought hope to a weary world—and it still does. He came to bring peace. He came to heal hearts. He came for you. This Christmas season, may you feel His light in your life.
LightTheWorld.org #LightTheWorld
YOUTH
Ward and Branch (congregation)
Boundary Realignment 9/22/2024
The Roanoke, Vinton, and Cotton Hill Wards along with the Botetourt Branch boundaries were realigned on Sunday, September 22, 2024. The changes are as follows and are reflected on the Congregations Page.
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Cotton Hill Ward (in red) is now smaller.
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Botetourt Branch (in yellow) is larger and is now the Botetourt Ward.
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Roanoke Ward (in red) had all boundaries shifted.
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Vinton Ward (in blue) is larger and is now called the Parkway Ward.
Images on the Congregations page show the updated boundaries close up.
Experience peace and hope through Jesus Christ at general conference.
Join us October 4–5.
General conference is the worldwide gathering of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Twice a year, during the first weekend of April and the first weekend of October, Church leaders from around the world share messages, or sermons, focused on Jesus Christ and His gospel.
For details and ways to watch, please visit HERE.
Ladies, join us for the Roanoke Virginia Stake Relief Society activity on October 18th, 9-12 am
6311 Wayburn Drive
Salem, VA 24153
In-person FREE Spanish EnglishConnect classes
have started!
Join every Sunday, 5pm - 6:30pm,
at our Parkway Ward building:
2268 Hardy Road
Vinton, VA 24179
Visit EnglishConnect.org for more information.
In-person FREE Haitian Creole EnglishConnect classes have started!
Join every Sunday, 5pm - 6:30pm,
at our Salem Ward building:
6311 Wayburn Drive
Salem, VA 24153
Visit EnglishConnect.org for more information.
Stake Service Project
COME AND LEARN!
There is a Stake Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, September 27th, 5 pm, at the Stake Center on Wayburn Drive in Salem.
With the increasing weather related emergencies and unrest throughout the world, being prepared can bring peace and security to you and your family.
August 16th, 2025
Sign your child up for the Stake Primary Activity at the building beside the Richmond Temple while you enjoy temple sessions.
OR sign up to volunteer!
Please fill out the form at this link:
https://forms.gle/1USAAWeAag2oV2Tv9
Please Note: The form will only be available through August 10, 2025.
Please sign up prior to that date.
AUGUST 16TH
Sign your child up for the Stake Primary Activity at the building beside the Richmond Temple while you enjoy temple sessions.
OR sign up to volunteer!
Please fill out the form at this link:
https://forms.gle/1USAAWeAag2oV2Tv9
Please Note: The form will only be available through August 10, 2025.
Please sign up prior to that date.
August 16th, 2025
Our Stake has a semi-annual conference every February and August.
Please join us as we worship Jesus Christ. Come feel His love for you.
Are you interesting in grabbing one
of those empty seats?
Click on the button below and
email your name(s) and date(s)
you would like to reserve.
They generally leave Roanoke at 6:30am
and leave Richmond at 1:30pm.
Check back each month to see if
seats are available.
They are traveling on
NOVEMBER 8TH.
The Salem Ward takes a trip to the Richmond Temple each month in their bus, Pioneer 1.
Sometimes they have open seats that they would like to fill.
Single Adult Conference
for single adults 31+
International Nauvoo MEGA Conference
The largest single adult conference east of the Rockies!
September 18-21, 2025, in Historic Nauvoo;
for All Single Adults 31+ (never married, with finalized divorces, or widowed); under the direction of the North America Area Presidency, with Elder Kirt Hodges presiding.
Registration ends soon!
Whether you are single by choice or circumstance, you are a part of our Single Adult Community and we have designed this incredible four day weekend to uplift you mentally, physically, and spiritually, while providing diverse opportunities to build connections and make lifelong friends. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be ministered to as you explore the rich history of Nauvoo and experience the ultimate weekend of fun and fellowship!
To find out more and to register, visit:
https://www.nauvoomegaconference.org/
Resources
HELPFUL LINKS
TEMPLES
"For Latter-day Saints, a temple is different from other Church buildings. The temple is a place where Latter-day Saints receive special instruction about God and Jesus Christ. In the temple, members make eternal covenants (or promises) with God. This includes promises to keep the commandments, live the gospel of Jesus Christ, be faithful in marriage, and to help take care of each other by sharing what we have.
Also, because we believe families are forever, much of the work done inside temples is to make family bonds even stronger. Marriages in the temple are performed to last eternally, not just “until death do you part.” Parents and children become eternal families in temples. Ancestors can also receive all the blessings of the temple if someone performs the sacred ordinances in their behalf and they accept that act of service. Temples are busy places!"
The Roanoke Virginia Temple was announced in October 2023.
Check back often for news on the site location and construction progress.
Read: Think Celestial! by President Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
FAMILYSEARCH CENTER
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 10am - 8pm
Location: 6311 Wayburn Drive, Salem VA 24153
FamilySearch centers are found in many types of buildings, like churches or libraries. They are open to the public and offer access to exclusive records and complimentary access to technology. Staff are trained to help you research and make family discoveries.
To see the weekly schedule, click HERE!
To volunteer, email your name and phone number HERE.
RECENT STAKE ACTIVITIES
Our Stake Relief Society (women's group) held a workshop on Finding Joy. We all gathered, learned, and shared ways we can find joy in our daily lives.
In August 2024, we served The Salvation Army of Martinsville. We painted, scrubbed, sorted, repaired, and cleaned as much of their building as possible in about 4 hours. During that time we laughed, told stories, and got to know each other better. We appreciate The Salvation Army of Martinsville and the service they provide to our neighbors and friends. We hope they enjoyed being served for a change.
The Stake Youth Conference was July 11-13 in Palmyra NY. They were able to tour the Sacred Grove, the Smith homestead, the Grandin Printing Press where the Book Of Mormon was published, and more. They were also able to participate in baptisms at the Palmyra Temple. The trip helped solidify their testimonies in the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Stake Youth Conference was July 11-13 in Palmyra NY. They were able to tour the Sacred Grove, the Smith homestead, the Grandin Printing Press where the Book Of Mormon was published, and more. They were also able to participate in baptisms at the Palmyra Temple. The trip helped solidify their testimonies in the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Stake Young Women's Camp was held at Craig Springs Retreat in New Castle, June 17-21, 2024. The theme was "LOOK UP", which was chosen by a local young woman. Approximately 100 young women attended and the leaders did an amazing job at making camp a spiritual experience for all. The girls were able to build relationships with each other as well as strengthen their relationship with their Savior as they "LOOK UP" to Him.
On May 25th, approximately 50 stake members served at The Rescue Mission of Roanoke. We made bagged lunches, chopped veggies, cleaned the chapel & dining areas, watered plants, tested & sorted donated video games, served lunch, helped wth office work, and sorted other donation items. Everyone involved had a wonderful time.
Check out the JustServe Facebook post and The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Facebook post.
ROANOKE VIRGINIA
Stake Stats
8
Units
17
Serving Missions
2039
Households
3200+
Membership