The Arbor - June 2010

In addition to containing a complete list of Addiction Recovery Program meetings available in our area—both over the telephone and in person—the June issue of The Arbor includes the testimony of an adult child of an alcoholic, an article that gives much food for thought about the impact of addictions on entire families and helps us to see how the Savior's Atonement can save not only those who are addicted but all who are touched by the tragedy of addiction.

The Arbor - April 2010

See the April edition of The Arbor.  It's worth reading.  Beside touching articles you will find a complete listing of local and telephone meetings.

The Arbor - March 2010

The March 2010 edition of The Arbor includes a touching story of hope, a daughter reunited with her mother and stepdad despite years of difficulties and separation.  Also see a listing of telephone call-in Addiction Recovery Program meetings.

The Arbor - February 2010

The February edition of The Arbor includes an interesting article on the effects of addiction on the family and another on testing your knowledge of depression.  Also included is a comprehensive listing of meetings, including a general telephone call-in meeting and special call-in meetings for individuals who are working to overcome an addiction to pornography.

Strengthening Marriage

As described by LDS Family Services, "Strengthening Marriage is a new LDS Family Services course to help you develop and maintain an enriching relationship with your husband or wife.  The course will help you understand the foundation for happiness in marriage, identify attitudes and behaviors that may be getting in the way of happiness, and help you find ways to enrich your marriage."

The six lessons in the course are:

Applying Gospel Principles

Communicating with Love

Fostering Equality and Unity

Overcoming Anger

Resolving Conflict

Enriching Marriage

The Arbor - December 2009

The December edition of The Arbor, a publication of the Addiction Recovery Program, features an article on surviving the holidays and another on the redemption of Christ, along with information on meetings and telephone call-in support groups—one for those who cannot get to meetings and another specifically for individuals who are working to free themselves from pornography.

Purposes of the Church

A recent article in the Salt Lake Tribune, "New LDS emphasis: care for the needy," reported that the new Church Handbook of Instructions, due out next year, will include a revision to the current description of the three-fold mission of the Church articulated by Pres. Spencer W. Kimball some 20 years ago.  The new statement of the "purposes" of the Church will add a fourth purpose: "to care for the poor and needy."