Upcoming Activities and Events:

June 2026

June Birthdays

June 1 Angie Meyers

June 2 Jenny Steed

June 2 Heather Steele

June 7 April Clark

June 7 Shauna Freebairn

June 16 Tricia Pierce

June 19 Jill Hills

June 25 Ashley Panike

June 26 Megan Dyer

June 13th: Ward/Neighborhood Activity - Breakfast and yard games @ 10 AM at the Stake Center Pavilion

Ongoing Activities: 

Personal Finance Classes: Personal finance classes begin March 5, 2026, and will be held Sundays, 4:00 pm, Font Room, Stake Center / Facilitated by Bill & Lisa Miller. Will discuss budgeting, getting out of debt, investing and more. This class meets for 10 weeks. Come any week to join. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/ldsorg/topics/self-reliance/personal-finances-na-eng.pdf

Adult Emotional Resilience Classes: Adult emotional resilience classes will be held Thursdays, 7:00 pm, High Council room, Stake Center / Facilitated by Melinda Petersen and Vicky Corbett. Will discuss healthy thinking patterns, managing stress and anxiety, understanding depression and other topics through the lens of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This class meets for 10 weeks. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/self-reliance/course-materials/emotional-resilience-self-reliance-course-video-resources?lang=eng

Healing Through the Savior: Addiction Recovery Program: Please see the Life Help information on the stake website: https://www.saratogaspringsutahstake.com/lifehelp
(Church website has a directory of meetings). The Church has an interactive website where individuals can find locations, dates, and times for addiction recovery meetings to attend anonymously. Link: https://addictionrecovery.churchofjesuschrist.org/  Also, if you have a loved one who is ensnared in compulsive behaviors and you could benefit from support, you can also access a list of recovery group meetings here: https://addictionrecovery.churchofjesuschrist.org/

Family Services Information: Please see the Life Help information on the stake website: https://www.saratogaspringsutahstake.com/lifehelp

YSA Gatherings (ages 18-30): Every Monday night at 7:00PM for dinner and activities. Location: 587 S Saratoga Rd. https://www.saratogaspringsutahstake.com/ysa

Relief Society Lesson Schedule:  

June 14: Elder Wunderli: "Jesus Christ is Not Our Burden, He is Our Relief" 

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/26wunderli?lang=eng

June 28: Elder Matswagothata: "He Knows You by Name" 

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/29matswagothata?lang=eng

July 12: Gary E. Stevenson: "Lost Luggage, Redeemed Souls" 

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/23stevenson?lang=eng

July 26: Dale G. Renlund: "Becuase of Jesus Christ" 

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/46renlund?lang=eng

*The Conference talks that the RS lessons will be taught from can be found ahead of time on the Gospel Library App, on the Home Page: scroll down to ‘Relief Society Lessons’. We encourage everyone to study the lessons ahead of time and come prepared to share your thoughts each week!

Presidency Message:

Recently, I was sitting near the baptismal font in the temple—pondering, waiting, and just soaking in the beautiful peace and a much-needed break from the distractions of the world. Suddenly, the words of the baptizer caught my attention. He was a temple worker speaking with a heavy British accent. As I began to focus more closely on the way those familiar, sacred words sounded, I was deeply moved by how much emphasis he placed on the name of Jesus Christ compared to the baptizers before him.

In Doctrine and Covenants 20:73, the baptismal prayer is given: “Having been commissioned of Jesus Christ, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.” It struck me with the uniting thought that Jesus Christ was the common thread bringing every single person in that room together. My family and I had come to the temple that day specifically to serve and to feel closer to Him. Because of that moment, I found myself focusing so much more on the name of Jesus Christ throughout the rest of our visit, as well as on the precious names of those for whom we were performing baptisms and confirmations.

As I was studying later that evening, I came across these words by Elder Neal A. Maxwell: “He has loved you for a long, long time. He not only knows the names of all the stars, He knows your names and all your heartaches and your joys.”

Jesus Christ truly knows each of our names and knows us individually. I feel His strength so clearly whenever I turn to Him. The Holy Ghost has brought me such profound comfort in times of sorrow and joy, especially when I don't know what to do or can't see a clear path ahead. More than anything, I see Him shining through each of you. You inspire me by the way you love, care for, and serve one another. I am incredibly grateful for each of you and for the beautiful examples you are in my life.

With love,

Jill Walker

Spotlights:

Rosalie Wheeler

We have lived in the ward for 10 years, and we absolutely love Saratoga Springs. From the moment we moved here, it felt exactly like where we were meant to be.

When I was about 16 years old, my mother signed me up for modeling school. Although I did a little modeling, she always said the classes were more about helping me develop poise and confidence than becoming a model. I graduated from East High School and went to work at a flight school at the Salt Lake airport. Later, I attended Brigham Young University where I met lifelong friends - though not my husband. I later worked as a secretary and then as a security officer for Questar gas company, a job I truly loved. They even trained me to shoot a gun and paid for my schooling to become an EMT. That training proved valuable one day when a man in the parking lot had combined medications and was struggling to breathe. While waiting for the ambulance, I treated him for shock and kept him warm with a blanket.

I have several hobbies, but what I love most is being with people--especially my family. I grew up loving the outdoors, particularly tennis and swimming. I also enjoy going to the gym, especially when I can ride my e-bike there.

Most importantly, I love my Savior and recognize his blessings in everything I see and do.

Interestingly enough, my ex-boyfriend introduced me to my husband at a singles ward! My husband and I now have six wonderful children--three boys and three girls--and six grandchildren who constantly amaze and amuse us.

We feel truly blessed to call this word our family and to know such wonderful people here. Thank you for loving us and welcoming us as your friends.