There is a strong military presence in Anchorage.  Here are some of our young single adults who serve in the Army or Air Force. (Both these services share the huge Elmendorf-Richardson Base north of Anchorage.)  They are all extra far from home and especially appreciate the spiritual support they feel at the Institute and in the Anchorage YSA Wards.

Every Friday we have "Soup and the Spirit" at the Institute.  Students and working young single adults come on their lunch hour for an inspirational presentation from an outstanding local Church speaker while they eat  homemade bread, soup, and brownies. Preparing the food for these gatherings is one of Sister Hawkins's favorite assignments.