News in Liberty, MO
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In the News
May 2026 News briefs -
I Hope They Call Me on a Mission
Youth attend a missionary-focused event; Easter egg hunt -
Johnny’s Café
Feeding the hungry and serving God’s children -
Tabernacle Choir Watch Party
Church to sponsor Watch Party on June 26, 2026 in Kansas City; broadcast featuring the Tabernacle Choir & live, local musicians, free BBQ -
General Authority Elder Morgan
See photos from reception and a new interview from Church News -
Grow Hope, Grow Food, Grow Together
Liberty-Area Ministerial Alliance’s Shared Garden Ministry -
Man of Honor
Liberty attorney receives Alexander W. Doniphan Service and Leadership Award
News - Worldwide
- World: New Young Women Age‑Group Names Emphasize Faith, Hope, and Light
- World: New Nauvoo Temple Visitors’ Center Scheduled for Dedication
- World: Springfield, MO Temple Groundbreaking & Others
- World: Media Gets First Look at New Temple Square Visitors’ Center
- World: Latter-day Saints Sustain New First Presidency in Solemn Assembly
Features
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Saint on the Street
What are some of your favorite staycation ideas in the Kansas City area? -
Men of God
Local youth gather to inspire growth -
Scarred for Life?
A lesson learned about repentance from an ‘unsightly scar’ -
Liberty Recipe Exchange
Quick Breads & Yeast Breads -
Looking Back at Lessons Learned
How has your understanding, appreciation, and perspective of the Word of Wisdom changed with time and experience?
Missionaries
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A Special Invitation
A missionary message from Pres Russell -
Mission Map
Click on the world map to discover where our missionaries are serving -
Mission Advice
A video from missionaries from the Liberty Stake -
An Answer to Prayers
Sariah Ransom's Service Mission Call -
Returned with Honor: Paige Gallup
Utah Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission -
Returned with Honor: Paige Russell
Perú Lima Limatambo Mission - Spanish-speaking -
Returned with Honor: Zach Morris
California Riverside Mission
A Special Invitation
A missionary message from Pres Russell
Lori Garcia, Stake Communications Director (Hodge Park Ward)
In the recent Liberty Missouri Stake Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Matthew Russell spoke about missionary work. He showed photos from his mission (Argentina Neuquen Mission) at the age of 19 and the impact it made on his life and those he served.
The focus of the conference was about inviting others to come unto Christ, whether you’re serving a full-time mission or not. We can all find ways to invite others to “come and see.”
Special cards were passed out to invite others to a special “invitation” Sunday, June 14, 2026 with a link showing locations and times to come worship with us in the Liberty area.
Invitation Sunday:
Sunday, June 14, 2026
See times & locations
President Russell's Invitations
During his talk, President Russell invited members to play a more active role in missionary work.
Have a family home evening or home centered gospel instruction about missionary work and make goals as a family
Those that have served missions, find a missionary journal, email or other written experience and share it with your family and others
Commit to pray everyday for missionary opportunities with a commitment to act
Give a perfect stranger a pass along card
Prepare to serve a mission, service mission, senior missionary service
Help our youth prepare for missionary service
(Learn the names of all the youth in your ward)
Teach your children/share with others the story of when your first puzzle pieces were placed
(Your first pieces in the gospel puzzle, whether they be the first members of the Church in your family or your conversion.)
Did you know?
Members who help invite their friends to learn more about the gospel of Jesus Christ have exponentially more success than missionaries just talking to people on the street?
Captions
01 – President Russell’s “Granny” (Lavinnia Serrelda Bussey Burns)
was one of the puzzle pieces in his family who helped start their family’s legacy in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
02 – President Russell while serving in the Argentina Neuquen Mission. In this picture he is showing how delicious the meal was.
03 – President Russell with his family at the airport the day he returned from his mission on August 1, 1999.