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The 2025 Conference Was a Great Success and Enjoyed by All. President Matt Harris Shares His Post-Conference Thoughts.
Please Enjoy These Photos from the Conference!
Passing the Gavel to Matt Harris, President
We are all interested in the past. But it is nice occasionally to step back and take stock of the future. For those who went on the Brown vs. the Board of Education tour at our recent conference, we enjoyed traveling with a master teacher and went to a profoundly significant site in American history. Its significance made it a bit overwhelming. But it highlighted the depth and breadth of Matt Harris’s history background. As the gavel has been passed on to a new president, we can all look forward to what the future will bring in relation to our understanding of the past. It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to be able to serve in our organization, and I look forward to continuing to learn together in the future about the past.
Mark Staker, Immediate Past President
Congratulations to the 2025 JWHA Award Winners
Meet the President-Elect and New Board Members! Read
Meet the 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Grant McMurray Received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 JWHA Conference Details
Message From the Journal Editor, Ken Mulliken Read his message.
JWHA Launches Patreon Page
The board of the John Whitmer Historical Association announced a new fundraising venture at the annual conference. Members and friends of the organization can now donate monthly to a Patreon account to access Patreon benefits that include early access to previous conference sessions. “Our Patreon fundraising is not in lieu of membership,” said board member Magen Edvalson, “it should be considered an outreach opportunity to younger donors who can only commit to a few dollars at a time, or members who would like to give more without committing to larger sums.” Upon evaluation, it is the board’s hope to offer more exciting incentives in the future including discounts and merchandise. You can access the page here.
Capital Campaign
Thank You for Your Generous Support
With gifts received and Dan & Beth Whittemore’s match, we raised:
- $24,866.07
- A total of 50 donors participated.
- Funds have been transferred to the JWHA Endowment Fund.
The Endowment provides stable, lasting support for JWHA’s mission and future.
Conference Activity Reveals “Relative Around Me” Details
The Sunday Hymn Fest from the 2025 Conference is available for you to view.
We invite you to enjoy the message and music.
Stories and Songs for Social Justice with Community of Christ prophet-president Stassi Cramm, her counselors, and members of the Council of Twelve Apostles
Watch the 2025 hymn fest video.
♦♦♦ NEW SECTION! – Members News ♦♦♦ Read
In Memoriam
Long Time Member, Stephen C. LeSueur, Passes
Read Steve’s obituary.
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