Pioneer History of Mary Jane Champlin and Stewart Dickson
2023-05-10 11:00 - 2023-07-23 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Meeting
Cheri Battrick, who will be serving as the 2023-24 Historian for the Port St. Louis Camp of Daughters of Utah Pioneers, is presenting the pioneer history of her 3rd great-grandparents at the May 2023 camp meeting.
Mary Jane Champlin lived at Hawn’s Mill and survived the massacre there on October 30, 1838 along with the rest of her family. She was eight years old at the time. The Champlin’s story of survival is equaled by the survival story of Mary Jane’s future husband, Stewart Dickson.
Stewart, though living at Far West as a young boy with his family in 1838, was innocently sent to Hawn’s Mill on the fateful day of the massacre by his parents in the company of an elderly neighbor to have some grain ground at the mill.
The stories of these two youth show the hand of the Lord in preserving some of those who were doing their best to follow the counsel of their prophet, Joseph Smith Jr., in gathering to Missouri for the purpose of establishing Zion. The trials which prevented them from reaching that goal served to test them and try them. Mary Jane learned the importance of obedience which unfortunately was not the case with her future husband who later abandoned her, their family, and the Church.
This incredible story will cause you to look at the experiences of your own life differently, and hopefully inspire you to always remain faithful.

Nauvoo Mega Conference for Single Adults - September 14-17, 2023
2023-09-14 - 2023-09-17 | Camp Eastman, 750 E County Rd 1780, Nauvoo, IL, 62354, United States
The Nauvoo Mega Conference is for single adults 31 years of age or older who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and their single friends.
The conference, which boasts over 500 attendees per year, will be held in 2023 at Camp Eastman in Nauvoo, Illinois. Register at: https://www.nauvoomegaconference.org/copy-of-registration (NOTE: Your divorce must be final in order to attend.)
Cheri will be presenting “Crafting a Compelling Personal History”, a visually rich workshop featuring a variety of quilts. These quilts illustrate the process of intentionally creating your life and then crafting your history in a compelling and inspiring way.
Discover how to go from a life you didn’t plan to finding abundance, joy, and purpose — and then inspiring others with your journey. If you feel like life has handed you a mixed bag of experiences you didn’t sign up for, this class will help you see beyond the challenges and unmet expectations to your amazing life ahead. And if you are already living that amazing life and want to capture and share it with others in an inspiring way, come join us to find out how!

Hill Park Ward Adult Fireside: Winter Quarters Wisdom for OUR Days
2024-11-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Stake Center Relief Society Room, 705 W Walnut Street, Independence, MO, 64050, United States
Date: Friday, November 15, 2024 – 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Title: Hill Park Ward Adult Fireside: Winter Quarters Wisdom for OUR Days
Location: Independence Stake Center 705 W. Walnut Ave. Independence, 64050
Organizer: Hill Park Ward Elders Quorum and Relief Society
Description:
This unique fireside reveals the little-known cause of the Mormon pioneers having to create a temporary settlement at Winter Quarters during their journey west and asks the audience if we are in danger of repeating history in our times. While we may not be traveling cross country, like the pioneers we have been given timely and important counsel in our day. If the Saints had followed the simple directions given to them during the exodus from Nauvoo, they would have made it to the Salt Lake Valley the same year, and never had to winter over midway through the trek before continuing on. What was the counsel they set aside? How does that counsel parallel counsel we are being given now? And what unplanned detours and hardships await us if we don’t heed the wisdom our leaders are trying to share with us?

👉 Website Launch: Walk With Me
2026-06-01 | MO
This marks the beginning of something meaningful.
With the launch of this website, I’m opening a space for connection, reflection, and growth—where we can walk through life’s moments together and recognize the ways God is at work in our everyday lives.
Here you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and explore your own story, whether through teaching, mentorship, or shared experiences.
If you’ve found your way here, I’m truly grateful.
This is just the beginning.
With love,Cheri
