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Auckland Church Gathering Held to Honour Mothers

The Auckland Hibiscus Ward (congregation) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently hosted a Mothers’ Day dinner.

       

The event was attended by approximately 77 women consisting of members and friends of the Church who enjoyed an evening of festivities that included food, singing and socializing.

Men from the congregation, dressed in bowties, white shirts and dark trousers prepared and served the meal.

Watch a video celebrating mothers here.

A Mormon core belief is that a united family lives and progresses forever. Within families led by a father and a mother, children develop virtues such as love, trust, loyalty, cooperation and service.

Read about Latter-day Saint beliefs regarding family and marriage.

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