Stake Members:
Here are some exciting announcements and upcoming events happening. There’s a lot to look forward to, and we’d love your help in spreading the word throughout your wards and organizations.
You can find all the latest events with additional details on our Stake website, so be sure to check it regularly. www.saratogaspringsutahstake.com
All Ward Conferences will be occurring in Q1 2025. The ‘Ward Conference Handout’ explains what the Stake Presidency hopes will occur during the week of Ward Conferences.
We’re so grateful for your leadership, service, and the spirit you bring to our stake. Thank you for all you do to strengthen our community.
Warmly,
The Stake Presidency and Stake High Council
Upcoming Events
December
Dec 7: First Presidency Christmas Devotional
Dec 12-14: Christmas Community Devotional
See Stake Website for Sharable Social Cards https://www.saratogaspringsutahstake.com/communityevents
Dec 12 and 13: Santa!!
Dec 14: Music Devotional and Nativity
Dec 29: American Red Cross Blood Drive https://www.saratogaspringsutahstake.com/communityevents
January
Jan 4: Ward Conferences Kickoff - 4pm Link to Ward Conference Handout
Jan 10: Stake Young Men Polar Plunge - 8am HOA North Marina
Jan 11: Stake Mission Prep Course - Sundays 4pm Jan 11 - Apr 2026. Details below.
Jan 11: Talon’s Cove Ward Conference
Jan 18: "Walk with Me" Worldwide Discussion for Youth
Jan 25: Lakeside Ward Conference
Church Announcements
Stake Mission Prep Course
WHEN: Sundays at 4pm (January 11 through April 2025)
WHERE: Stake Center Relief Society Room
WHO: Youth considering and/or preparing to serve a mission (typically, ages 16+).
INSTRUCTORS: Jeff Beck & Brian Gill
ABOUT: Our goal is to help youth spiritually, emotionally, and temporally prepare for a mission. If you are planning to serve a mission or are uncertain about serving a mission, this is the right group for you!
NOTE: This first class on January 11 is our Kickoff Fireside where parents are invited to attend too!
Building Cleaning - Stake Center
The Stake Center is scheduled for cleaning on the 15th and 16th of Dec. Use of the building will be limited those days until 5pm on the 16th.
Family History and Temple Committee
A Holiday Season message from the Saratoga Springs Stake Family History and Temple Committee can be found here.
Reminder of Ward Leadership Responsibilities to the Young Single Adults
A reminder of Ward Leadership Responsibilities to the YSA can be found here.
Mobile Temple Recommends
Mobile Temple Recommends are now available to members of the Saratoga Springs Utah Stake. 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.
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.
New Church Building Access Method
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.
2026 Youth Theme Announced - "Walk with me." Moses 6:34
Ongoing Announcements
Missionary Prep Classes
The next session of mission prep classes will begin in January 2026.
Adult Stake Institute
Every Tuesday at 10am in the Relief Society Room of the Centennial Building. For more information, click here.
Stake Self-Reliance Groups
Adult Emotional Resilience: Adult Emotional Resilience meetings are held every Thursday at 7pm in the High Council Room.
Youth Emotional Resilience (16+): Youth Emotional Resilience meetings are held every Sunday at 4pm in the Seminary Room.
Adult Personal Finance: Adult Personal Finance meetings are held every Sunday at 4pm in the Font Room of the Israel Canyon Stake Center (163 Ring Rd)
Stake Mission Council Meetings
Held the 4th Sunday of each month at 4pm in the Primary Room of the Stake Center
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 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.