January is here! Here are the key dates and activities for the coming weeks:
Missionary Preparation Fireside | January 11th
A special opportunity for youth ages 16+ along with parents and leaders! BYU basketball standout Richie Saunders and his wife Sierra will share their inspired insights on serving a mission and how to prepare. Sunday, January 11, 2026 Time: 7:00pm Location: Alpine Tabernacle, 110 E. Main St, American Fork.
Relief Society “Favorite Things” Activity – January 15th
The Relief Society is holding a “favorite things” event on January 15th | Time: 7:00pm | Location: Cultural Hall. Contact Sister Hansen with any questions!
Special Spanish Language Sacrament Meeting
For those interested, there is a special Spanish language sacrament meeting.
Visit: https://highlandutaheaststake.org/speical-spanish-language-sacrament-meeting/ on our stake website for details.
Worldwide Young Adult Devotional | February 1st
Young adults ages 18-35 are invited to participate in a worldwide devotional with Elder Patrick Kearon and Sister Jennifer Kearon. Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Time: 6:00pm MST. The broadcast will be available live on multiple platforms including YouTube, Gospel Stream, and BYUtv, with additional languages available on-demand starting February 8th. Organize local gatherings to watch together!
RootsTech 2026 | March 5th -7th
Join Elder Ronald A. and Sister Melanie Rasband at the Church’s premier family discovery event! The three-day conference features keynote speakers, hundreds of classes, an expo hall, and family history activities. Participate in person or online at RootsTech.org. This event also includes a Family Discovery Day on March 7th at the Salt Palace Convention Center. Activities starting at 9:00am.
Sign up here: https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/registration/
Annual Temple & Family History Leadership Instruction | March 5th
A 30-minute prerecorded training featuring Elder Patrick Kearon will provide stake and ward leaders guidance on blessing members through temple covenants and ordinances. Available on-demand starting at 8:00am MST. Streaming on ChurchofJesusChrist.org and Gospel Library in multiple languages.
If you have a calling supporting template worship or attendance keep an eye out those that training!
Ward Temple Days for the Year
Our ward will have quarterly temple days rotating through different weekdays of this year. Mark your calendars for: Tuesday, January 6th Wednesday, April 8th Thursday, July 9th Friday, October 9th.