Southern Hills Ward – Fifth Sunday Meeting�Sunday, May 31 – Second Hour
Schedule
Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 11:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Springfield South Stake Latter-day Saints | Springfield, MO
Sunday, May 31 – Second Hour
Along with wards throughout the United States, we will participate in a special discussion focused on religious freedom and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
During the meeting, we will view a new video featuring D. Todd Christofferson and Quentin L. Cook. They discuss moral agency, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and related events that helped prepare the way for the Restoration of the Church.
To prepare for the discussion, you may wish to read or review the following talks and scriptures:
• “Going Forward with Religious Freedom and Nondiscrimination” — Dallin H. Oaks, University of Virginia
• “Pursuing Religious Liberty Worldwide” — Dallin H. Oaks, Notre Dame
• “Challenges to Religious Freedom” — Dallin H. Oaks, Oxford
• “Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution” — Dallin H. Oaks, Liahona, May 2021 (General Conference address)
Scriptures:
• Doctrine and Covenants 101:77–80
• Doctrine and Covenants 109:54
• Doctrine and Covenants 98:4–8
• 1 Nephi 13:19
• The 11th Article of Faith
Note: Throughout 2026, members are also invited to participate in service projects and activities associated with the 250th anniversary observance.
Where is it happening?
Springfield South Stake Latter-day Saints, 4450 S Farm Road 141, Springfield, MO 65810-1400, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:



















