Dairy Queen

My son and I went to Dairy Queen following the priesthood session of conference today, which is a pretty common tradition for local members. Our cashier asked us about all the men in suits that came in all at once. I mentioned that we all just came from the church. When she asked which church, I said, “The LDS Church”.

Donating blood

While I was donating blood today, the phlebotomist drawing my blood asked if I had any plans for the evening. It just so happened that our stake is hosting a stake social tonight, so I mentioned that I was going to that. She asked a bit about it and a bit about the location.

Meeting with client

I was meeting with a client, and she mentioned how she grew up among Mormons, and that a group of her friends (including some Mormons) often did things together.

Talking religion in a job interview

I was interviewing for a position with a faith-based non-profit organization. Somehow we ended up discussing a play I am directing later this year about Mormon pioneers.

Mormons and guns

My neighbour arrived home at the same time I did, and after talking a bit, the subject of various Mormon sects came up. We talked about that for a little while. We also talked about Mormons and guns.

Early mornings

After favouriting a friend’s tweet, she asked me what I was doing up so early (it was before 5:30). I told her I was subbing this week. She asked what grades, so I told her it was a Seminary class composed of sophomores and juniors.

Seminary

Was talking to a classmate about being tired and mentioned I have been up at 5:00 every morning this week. When she asked why, I mentioned I was using the extra time to study and teach. When she asked what I taught, I told her I taught Seminary.

Presenting Mormonism to the class

In class today, we were split into three groups ,each discussing either Catholicism, Mormonism, or Protestantism. When the teacher asked for volunteers for people to lead the groups, I volunteered to do Mormonism, and used it as a chance to announce to the class I was Mormon. Our group talked about various aspects of Mormonism for about half an hor and then presented our discussion points to the class.

United Order

I was visiting with someone today, and we got on the subject of the United Order, so it was an opportunity to talk about that

Islam and Word of Wisdom

I was having a conversation with someone today who asked me if I drink coffee from a popular coffee shop. When I told him no, he asked if I don’t drink coffee from there or if I don’t drink coffee at all. I told him I never drink coffee. When he asked why, I told him it was because of my religion. It gave us a chance to talk about the Word of Wisdom and Muslim dietary laws (he is Muslim).

Facebook

An old classmate of mine contacted me on Facebook the other day with several questions about the church. I answered them as best I could, but the reason she asked me was because she knows I'm Mormon. She know I'm Mormon because I mentioned it several times during discussions in class last year. This is specifically why I try to incorporate the gospel into every day discussion: that others may know I'm Mormon and will feel comfortable coming to me with questions.

Missions

One of my group members what I believe today. Before I can answer, she clarified by asking if I was religious. I said I was Mormon. Oddly enough, she knows very little about the church. She didn't even know about missionaries. We talked a bit about missions.

Temple tours

A neighbour asked me about the temple the other day. He said he was wondering if they offered tours. I told him they don’t, but that in a city about 3 hours way, they have built a new temple, and they will be providing public tours shortly.

Stake plays

Wow, it’s been awhile since I posted, and now I have forgotten the opportunities that have taken place. Here’s a recent one.

After rehearsal tonight, I was chatting with a co-actor about directing (she is a drama teacher and directs a play each spring). I told her about my desire to direct a church play, and she asked which church I belong to. Of course, I told her The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Children taking care of a baby

We were discussing our children with our chiropractor today and how our two oldest sort of help out with the new baby. I mentioned that they were “fighting” with each other over who would watch the baby because I had to go teach seminary.

Manhattan Temple

A friend of mine is travelling to New York City. He posted on Facebook asking his friends what photos they would like for him to take for them. I asked for him to take a photograph of the Manhattan Temple.

Buying food

A coworker had promised to buy our boss lunch. He had to go to the temple. I told her she should have gone with him because the food was cheap there.

Temple

We had a baby this week. When I shared the story of his birth, I mentioned that we had gone to the temple the day before.

Progressive

Someone I know through a friend described me on Facebook as a progressive Mormon. I guess lots more people know I am member of the church now.

Running water

A classmate is going to Africa and was talking about the lack of hot water. I have a friend in Africa on his mission, so I was talking about his experiences with running water as a missionary.