Jaxon Washburn
@jaxonwashburn.bsky.social
ASU -> HDS -> UCLA • PhD Student of Armenian Studies • Religion/History Nerd • Interfaith Enthusiast • Writer • Latter-day Saint/Mormon
Blogs at: https://theapotheosisnarrative.wordpress.com
Blogs at: https://theapotheosisnarrative.wordpress.com
I share both here in accordance with the General Handbook guidance 38.8.20.3 regarding personal internet and social media use in order to “promote the messages of peace, hope, and joy that accompany faith in Christ.”
July 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I share both here in accordance with the General Handbook guidance 38.8.20.3 regarding personal internet and social media use in order to “promote the messages of peace, hope, and joy that accompany faith in Christ.”
*Disclaimer: This message is specifically representative of the Los Angeles Stake in its regional capacity and should only be read/interpreted as such. My additional remarks here only represent my views, as expressed within the scope of my calling.
July 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
*Disclaimer: This message is specifically representative of the Los Angeles Stake in its regional capacity and should only be read/interpreted as such. My additional remarks here only represent my views, as expressed within the scope of my calling.
Whether with fellow church members or our friends of other worldviews/spiritual communities, we stand ready to support our immigrant siblings and fellow children of God in their hour of need.
I bear witness of this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
I bear witness of this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
July 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Whether with fellow church members or our friends of other worldviews/spiritual communities, we stand ready to support our immigrant siblings and fellow children of God in their hour of need.
I bear witness of this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
I bear witness of this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
In my calling as Stake Interfaith Director in Los Angeles, I want to amplify and share my own commitment to my stake’s invitation and join my fervent testimony with the divine truths and calls to action shared here.
July 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
In my calling as Stake Interfaith Director in Los Angeles, I want to amplify and share my own commitment to my stake’s invitation and join my fervent testimony with the divine truths and calls to action shared here.
Along with a powerful testimony of the Savior, it closes with the following message:
July 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Along with a powerful testimony of the Savior, it closes with the following message:
2. To “not let ministering assignments limit your efforts and potential. God wants us to be agents to act and not be acted upon…Pray & ask God how He needs you to consecrate your time, talents, and resources, and then act upon your personal revelation.”
July 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
2. To “not let ministering assignments limit your efforts and potential. God wants us to be agents to act and not be acted upon…Pray & ask God how He needs you to consecrate your time, talents, and resources, and then act upon your personal revelation.”
1. A special stake-wide fast (July 19-20th) to “seek heaven’s help, bring comfort to those in need, request the power of Jesus Christ in our lives, & help each one of us to be peacemakers and build unity,” + to give generously due to increased needs bc of the current environment.
July 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
1. A special stake-wide fast (July 19-20th) to “seek heaven’s help, bring comfort to those in need, request the power of Jesus Christ in our lives, & help each one of us to be peacemakers and build unity,” + to give generously due to increased needs bc of the current environment.
Additionally, it includes the specific calls to action to members of the Los Angeles Stake, including:
July 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Additionally, it includes the specific calls to action to members of the Los Angeles Stake, including:
5. Pres. Nelson’s teaching that “the gospel net is the largest net in the world. God has invited all to come unto Him, 'black and white, bond and free, male and female.' There is room for everyone. However, there is no room for prejudice, condemnation, or contention of any kind."
July 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
5. Pres. Nelson’s teaching that “the gospel net is the largest net in the world. God has invited all to come unto Him, 'black and white, bond and free, male and female.' There is room for everyone. However, there is no room for prejudice, condemnation, or contention of any kind."
4. To meet contention with the antidote of charity, instead seeking after “peaceful, respectful way[s] to resolve complex issues and an enlightened way to work out disagreements."
July 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
4. To meet contention with the antidote of charity, instead seeking after “peaceful, respectful way[s] to resolve complex issues and an enlightened way to work out disagreements."
3. A call to be peacemakers and to “build bridges of understanding instead of walls of segregation,” as fervently and frequently admonished by our prophet, President Russell M. Nelson.
July 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
3. A call to be peacemakers and to “build bridges of understanding instead of walls of segregation,” as fervently and frequently admonished by our prophet, President Russell M. Nelson.
2. Clear denunciation of any racist, hateful, demeaning, or uncharitable rhetoric, behavior, or attitudes towards others, whether in-person or online.
July 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
2. Clear denunciation of any racist, hateful, demeaning, or uncharitable rhetoric, behavior, or attitudes towards others, whether in-person or online.
Issued in both English and Spanish (included here) to church members within the stake, its notable highlights include:
1. Affirmation of the divine identities of all of God’s Children, irrespective of their immigration status, race, national background, or political affiliation.
1. Affirmation of the divine identities of all of God’s Children, irrespective of their immigration status, race, national background, or political affiliation.
July 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Issued in both English and Spanish (included here) to church members within the stake, its notable highlights include:
1. Affirmation of the divine identities of all of God’s Children, irrespective of their immigration status, race, national background, or political affiliation.
1. Affirmation of the divine identities of all of God’s Children, irrespective of their immigration status, race, national background, or political affiliation.
And another, this time based in Pocatello, ID: “When I was primary president we had an undocumented family refusing to go to church or scouts because they couldn’t trust people in the pews with them not to turn them in.”
July 9, 2025 at 11:18 PM
And another, this time based in Pocatello, ID: “When I was primary president we had an undocumented family refusing to go to church or scouts because they couldn’t trust people in the pews with them not to turn them in.”
Added example from another source: “My daughter serving in Houston says ICE agents were parked at the LDS Church and were arresting folks after their meeting. That is so wrong on so many levels.”
July 9, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Added example from another source: “My daughter serving in Houston says ICE agents were parked at the LDS Church and were arresting folks after their meeting. That is so wrong on so many levels.”
To be clear, I will always care about the basic humanity of those being broadly targeted through Trump/MAGA’s mass deportation efforts above whether or not missionaries from my faith are able to reach them.
Very disturbing development for our migrant siblings in Christ nevertheless. 😔
Very disturbing development for our migrant siblings in Christ nevertheless. 😔
July 9, 2025 at 11:18 PM
To be clear, I will always care about the basic humanity of those being broadly targeted through Trump/MAGA’s mass deportation efforts above whether or not missionaries from my faith are able to reach them.
Very disturbing development for our migrant siblings in Christ nevertheless. 😔
Very disturbing development for our migrant siblings in Christ nevertheless. 😔