Subject: Saratoga Springs Utah Stake Announcements - September 2026
To: Stake Members:
Dear Saratoga Springs Stake,
It’s an exciting time of year with school starting again, football season, cooler weather, and exciting holidays celebrations inexplicably around the corner.
As we refocus after the fun and business of summer months, another reason to be excited this time of year is conference season. Conferences, for many, means extra time with family, extra time to hear and reflect on inspired messages, and extra time with the Holy Ghost receiving guidance on how we can improve in our discipleship of Jesus Christ.
We invite you to attend our stake conference on Saturday, September 12th at 7pm (adult session), and Sunday, September 13th at 10am (general session) at 49 W Tanner Lane. Overflow seating on Sunday will be available at 49 E Centennial Blvd.
The theme of our Stake Conference will be “Relying Completely on Jesus the Christ.” We will hear testimonies and experiences from adults, youth, returned missionaries, and from of the Stake Presidency about trusting the Savior, recognizing His hand, listening for His direction, and relying more completely upon Him.
As Stake Conference approaches, we invite you to prepare and then afterwards to reflect. Consider what the Lord is teaching you about trusting Him. Where have you seen His hand in your life? What might He be inviting you to place more completely in His care?
We hope this conference season will be a sacred opportunity to worship the Savior, feel the influence of the Holy Ghost, and strengthen our faith and trust in Jesus Christ.
With love and admiration,
President Erickson
President Peterson
President Woodbury
Recurrent Events
Every 1st Thursday | 7pm | Stake Center High Council Room
Every 3rd Thursday | 7pm | Stake Center
Stake YW Sports Night Open Gym
Every 4th Sunday | 4pm | Stake Center
Stake Adult Leadership Committee
RS and EQ Presidents meet in the high council room,
Counselors assigned to missionary work will meet in the Primary Room.
Counselors assigned to temple and family history work will meet in the room by the baptismal font.
Every 4th Sunday | 4pm | Stake Center
Important Dates
Sep 12 & 13
Stake Conference - Letter from Stake Presidency
Saturday Evening Adult Session: Sep 12 | 7:00pm | Stake Center, for all adults in the stake.
Sunday General Session: Sept 13 | 10:00am | Stake Center, with a broadcast to the Centennial Building, for all members of the stake along with neighbors and friends. No additional leadership session this time.There will be special musical numbers played 30 minutes before Stake Conference begins as a way to invite reverence.
Sep 16 or 17
A Night with Family Services (See details below)
Sep 24
Stake Relief Society Women's Conference (See details below and flyer here)
Sep 27
October’s Fast Sunday to adjust for General Conference
EQ and RS Councils | 4pm | Stake Center
Oct 3-4
General Conference
Oct 11
Stake Youth Council | 7:30am | Stake Center
Oct 25
EQ and RS Councils | 4pm | Stake Center
Nov 5
Stake Priesthood Event (Details forthcoming)
Nov 8
Devotional - Finding Joy in Jesus Christ | 6pm | Jordan Willows Stake Center. For Senior Service Missionaries and members 26 and up. Flyer Here
Stake Youth Council | 7:30am | Stake Center
Nov 14
Ward Relief Society Presidency Collaboration Breakfast (Details forthcoming)
Nov 18
Stake Youth Service Project (Details forthcoming)
Nov 22
EQ and RS Councils | 4pm | Stake Center
Nov 29
Bishops and YW Presidents Council | 4 pm | Stake Center
Announcements
Stake Relief Society Conference - Flyer
Guest Speaker - John Bytheway
Thursday, September 24th | 6:30pm | Stake Center
We will also be collecting dried and canned foods for Tabitha's Way that night and ending with light refreshments and a flower bar.
For all RS Women and YW 16+ (Neighbors and friends are welcome too)
Breakout sessions will precede the guest speaker.
For the Strength of Youth Magazine subscription. All youth will need a copy starting September 2026.
Missionary Efforts
Senior Missionary Service: Julia and Clyde Witham are the Stake Senior Missionary Specialists. Please reach out to them with any questions. Flyer Here
Clyde Witham, 801-380-4276 (text only) cwitham@xmission.com / Julia Witham, 801-380-4273 (text only) juliawitham@gmail.com
Critical Need - Service Missionary Employment Center
The Saratoga Spring Employment Center has a critical need for Service missionaries. Click this LINK and scroll down to the “Senior Missionary Service: A Sacred Invitation” for official invitation. Please reach out to your Bishop to help submit your request.
Welfare & Self-Reliance
Stake Self Reliance Group Meetings Fall 2026
Youth Emotional Resilience Group - 4pm at the Stake Center
Adult Emotional Resilience Group - 7pm in the HC room
Personal Finance - no Stake class offered this fall, will start again after the new year
Employment
Stake Employment resources can be found on the Stake website here: https://www.saratogaspringsutahstake.com/employment
Events
A Night with Family Services
Who is this for?: Ward and stake leaders with responsibilities to care for those in need (Stake Presidencies, Bishoprics, Elders Quorum & Relief Society Presidencies, and others)
What is it?: A Night with Family Services featuring inspiring messages and practical breakout sessions on:
Managing anxiety and depression
Self-care for leaders who care for those in need
Neuroscience of addiction
How to help members cope with life’s challenges
When is it?: Sept 16 or 17, 2026 | 7:00–9:00 pm
Where is it?: Lehi Jordan River Stake Center (1174 S 1700 W, Lehi)
Temple and Family History
See Stake website for updated 2026 goals around Temple and Family History work.
Stake Temple Recommend Scheduling
Stake temple recommend interviews will take place after members have already met with a member of their Bishopric. Members may have either a paper, or a mobile recommend, but not both at the same time. Please contact Stuart Harper in SS3 to schedule a time with the Stake. Interviews take place in the Stake offices, West side entrance of Stake Center, on Tanner Lane.
Interviews will be held:
Sept 9: 7-9:30pm
Sept 30: 7-9:30pm
Note: Members who desire to switch from a paper recommend to a mobile recommend should contact a member of their bishopric. Please review the Member Guide found here.
Stake Primary Baptism Dates
September 12th
October 10th
November 7th
December 5th
Information and Reference
Children and Youth Protection
General reminder that anyone working with children or youth in their callings need to complete the ‘Children and Youth Protection Training’ every 3 years once called and within 30 days of being called. Click LINK here to complete training.
Addiction Recovery Renamed to “Healing Through the Savior”
The Addiction Recovery Program in the Church has been renamed and updated to “Healing Through the Savior.” An updated manual for Ward Leaders can be found here.
For locations where people can attend confidential meetings, click here.
The program is looking for more service missionary volunteers. If members are interested, they can contact their Bishop and inquire about service missionary opportunities to explore this further.
Church Building Access
The building access system (Kindoo) is now integrated with LCR. Building access will automatically update as callings are updated in LCR.
Questions or concerns reach out to Vaughn Staheli, our Stake Building Representative at vstaheli@gpengineering.com or text 801-592-5127.
Reminder of Ward Leadership Responsibilities to YSA
A reminder of Ward Leadership Responsibilities to the YSA can be found here.
Covenant Path Tool Update
The Church has updated the Covenant Path tool to allow local leaders to track returning members, not just friends of the church who are taking lessons from the missionaries. More information can be found here.
Church Security Resources
Our meetinghouses are sacred spaces where all should feel welcome and safe to connect with our Savior Jesus Christ and with each other. Following the recent tragic events in Michigan, as well as the changing security climate globally, we reiterate that people feeling welcome and safe in sacred spaces is a top priority. Members of the Saratoga Springs Stake are encouraged to regularly review the Church Security Resource Page available in the Help Center on the Church’s Official Website.
You are also encouraged to review the Security Training for Church Meetings and Events which can be found here.