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“I Ask You to Make Participation in Institute a Priority”
“As we contemplate the eternal nature of our choices, educational preparation is a vital factor in our lives. When faced with a lengthy period of schooling, there appears at times to be no light at the tunnel’s end, no dawn to break the darkness. At such times, you need the light that comes from becoming acquainted with the lessons the scriptures teach. You should learn the background and setting of the Master’s parables and the prophets’ admonitions. Study them as though they are speaking to you, for they are....
“If you are a single college student, I ask you to make participation in institute a priority. Married students and other young adults are also welcome and encouraged to attend. Think of it. Friends will be made, the Spirit will be felt, and faith will be strengthened. I promise you that as you participate in institute and study the scriptures diligently, your power to avoid temptation and to receive direction of the Holy Ghost in all you do will be increased. Divine favor will attend those who humbly seek it. That is a promise which I leave with you” (President Thomas S. Monson, May 21, 2009).
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The Urbana Institute of Religion of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serves the spiritual, social, and recreational needs of students and young single adults ages 18-30 in east central Illinois. We offer a variety of classes and activities to help fulfill that objective.
We hope that you will stop by and become acquainted with our students and staff. We look forward to meeting you, and will be happy to answer any questions you might have about our classes and activities.
Go Illini!
Schools Served
:University of Illinois,
Parkland Community College,
Danville Area Community College,