Student Quotes
"I believe that faith is action, and LDSSA has helped me to stay very
active in my religious beliefs during my time at Dartmouth. Though our group is
small and diverse, in them I have felt a supporting family that has been
essential to my sense of community at Dartmouth." -Sarah A. Bradford
Merrill
"My affiliation with the LDSSA has been a wonderful aspect of my time
at Dartmouth. Not only has it put me in touch with incredibly talented students
that share my moral and religious beliefs, but also members of the upper valley
community. This, perhaps more than anything else, has facilitated making
Dartmouth feel like a home, and making me feel like I'm an important member of
the Upper Valley community." -Bryce C. LaPierre
Description
Some of the purposes of LDSSA are as follows:
- Help all Latter-day Saint college students stay closely affiliated with The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, succeed in their studies, and
achieve a balanced life while on campus.
- Correlate Church-related activities on college campuses under the direction
of the appointed priesthood leaders.
- Motivate Latter-day Saint students to become a powerful influence for good
on the college campuses.
- Provide Latter-day Saint students with meaningful activities which are
consistent with the standards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints.
Activities
Each week students meet for gospel instruction/study of revealed scripture
with a Church-authorized instructor and with the approved curriculum that is
used world-wide by college-age Latter-day Saint groups. Students also meet for
weekly Family Home Evenings which encompasses family-style activities, gospel
discussions, and refreshments. Individuals in the group assist the local
congregation in many ways such as serving as teachers, leaders, and through
direct service to members of the congregation with various needs. Members also
participate in regional activities with other Latter-day Saint college students
throughout New England several times during the year. They also give temple
service at least once each quarter.
CES Institute of Religion study takes place each Wednesday evening. Email ldssa@dartmouth.edu for current location
and time.
Contact Information
Bishop Joseph Mender
(603) 448-6459
The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints Website
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