Relations With The LDS Church
Although functioning independently of any church, Evergreen is religiously based around the teachings of LDS Church. Though not affiliated with the church, the organization sustains the teachings of the church without reservation or exception. Evergreen has one or more emeritus general authority on its board of trustees, and teaches its principles to Latter-day Saints, and ecclesiastical leaders through working with the church as well as hosting firesides (informal gatherings of church members at night), workshops, and an annual conference.
On September 19, 2009, Bruce C. Hafen, a general authority of the LDS church, spoke at Evergreen's annual conference, which was held at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in Salt Lake, a property owned by the LDS Church.
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