Ward Announcements

• Ward family :)  Go check on the brothers and sisters to whom you minister!

• Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.: Building Clean-Up.  Our ward is assigned to clean the inside of the building July-September.  Assignments are by family last name.

8 August: Last names: K-N

15 August: Last names: O-Q

22 August: Last Names: R-S

• August 2nd, Special Ward Fast for Our Youth: Dear PDS Ward Members, the Bishopric and Young Women's Presidency invite you to join in a special fast on Sunday, August 2nd for the youth of our ward as they start the new school year. Our hope is that they feel the support and love of the Savior, through our members, as we take this and other opportunities to encourage our youth and unite in our love of the Lord, while acknowledging and pleading for His hand in the lives of our youth.  Thank you for your faithfulness!

• Saturday, August 8th, Stake Youth Cove Night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Youth should be dropped off and picked up directly at The Cove and there will be snacks and treats provided! This activity is for all youth age 12 to 18, including those turning 12 this year. Come ready to swim and have a great time!

• Sunday, September 6, 2026, NEW Second Hour Schedule Changes take effect.  We're excited about these changes!  Here's a quick information summary:

• 60-minute sacrament meeting

• 5-minute transition

• 25-minute Sunday School (adults and youth)

• 5-minute transition

• 25-minute quorum / class meeting (Elders Quorum, Relief Society, Young Women, Aaronic Priesthood quorums)

• Primary continues weekly at 55 minutes

No more alternating weeks — every class meets every Sunday.

CURRICULUM

• Sunday School: Continues with Come, Follow Me — For Home and Church

• Elders Quorum & Relief Society: Continues with most recent general conference messages

• Young Women & Aaronic Priesthood quorums: NEW curriculum — the updated For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. 12 chapters, one per month, supported by the For the Strength of Youth magazine starting with the September 2026 issue. Physical copies are being shipped to units automatically — no need to order them.

KEY DATES

• Fifth Sunday, August 30, 2026: Dedicated to preparation and discussion with youth, parents, and leaders. Video instruction from the Church will be provided in advance to watch during this class time.

• Sunday, September 6, 2026: Additional preparation/discussion during the second hour, then the new schedule begins.

A FEW THINGS WORTH REINFORCING

• Lessons need to start promptly — 25 minutes goes fast.

• Transitions should be brief. Most social conversation can happen before or after church.

• Quorums and classes will no longer counsel together about a specific topic prior to lessons.

• Saturday, September 12: PDS Ward Youth Temple Trip, meet at the church at 8:00 a.m.

• Saturday, September 12: OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU! SAVE THE DATE for the Sierra Vista Stake 9/11 Day of Service. Projects and sign-up information will be announced at a later date.

• Parents of Primary-age children: We are learning the Articles of Faith and are encouraging the children to memorize them. Your home is the most effective place for memorization to happen. Those children who memorize the Articles of Faith will receive a prize for their efforts. Thank you for your help and support with this!

• First and Third Wednesdays of each month: Primary Girls' Activities at 6:00 p.m.

• Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.: Empty Nesters "Come Follow Me" study group.  If you are interested, contact Linda Flynn or Carmen Benedict.

• Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.: Addiction Recovery Meetings for Men and Women at the Seminary Building, 1430 N Guilio Cesare Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ.  You may also join via Zoom via https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/95029971855?pwd=5S1fjVWsyI0DWUqbhgW6aN5RXSM9Ic.1.  For further questions contact Brother Stan Packer at 520-699-4539.

• Telling Your Stories: Let's get started. Here's a possible story challenge for this New Year: 

#31. Who was the most difficult child among your siblings?

#32. Who was the comedian in your family?

Sister Joyce Larson is one of our Ward History Specialists. She has experience writing personal history stories and helping others with their storytelling. If you need assistance with where to start, choosing what to share, or producing a more engaging narrative, please contact Sister Larson at 520-266-3617.

• Stake Weekly Activities:  2026 Stake activities will occur every Saturday from 5-6:30 p.m. Check the calendar on your Tools app for details.

• Singles 36+ group:  See the Organization Info page for more information.

• YSA Branch meetings at the Taylor building, Sundays, 12:00 p.m.

• YSA Institute and Activities.  Wednesdays and Thursdays.  See the Organization Info page for more information.  There is much happening for Tucson's YSA at the Institute building. There are links to sign up for daytime institute class, or drop in for one of the evening institute classes. Some newly-formed clubs to check out are boxing, mountain biking and a couple of creative workshops. See details at www.tucsonysa.org. Contact Elder and Sister Nielsen, YSA Gathering Place Directors, for questions: 520-260-4461.

• Ward Roster Pictures: Brothers and Sisters, we are trying to update everyone's pictures and information on Member Tools.  We feel this is very important for helping all of us to better fulfill our callings, as well as ministering and fellowshipping.  If you have the ability to do it yourself, please get this done as soon as possible.  If you do not have the ability to do this, or do not have the time or desire, then we are here to help you.  

• Youth Protection Training: Instructors of children and youth, please remember to complete Youth Protection training. It takes less than 20 minutes and is available at https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/callings/safety/protecting-children-and-youth . Use your Church Login. When completed your training status will be updated. Thank you!

• Temple recommend interviews with Bishop Lambson.  Contact our Executive Secretary, Brother Monte Matheson (480-628-6024) to make an appointment.

• Stake temple recommend interviews: First and third Thursdays from 7-8 pm.  Please see Stake calendar.  For non-temple recommend interviews, please text Brother Tyler Molesworth, the Stake Executive Secretary: 520-732-8813.  

• Mobile Temple Recommends (optional): Members worldwide now have the option of having their temple recommend on a mobile device, rather than on paper.  Please see the Church's info page for device operating system and Member Tools app version information.  A member of the bishopric can help you if interested. 

• Sierra Vista Stake Social Media: We're on social media! Please follow our stake social media accounts: @churchofjesuschristsierravista on Facebook and Instagram, and feel free to reshare our content! You can access the page by searching for it on your Facebook page and click Follow. By following the Stake Facebook page, you can see information about Stake events, activities, Missionary callings and more.

• 2026 Stake Theme: No One Sits Alone

Didn’t get a chance to share your testimony on Fast Sunday? Email a brief testimony with a photo of yourself to svstake.socialmedia@gmail.com to have your testimony shared on our stake Facebook and Instagram pages. The stake presidency would especially love to share testimonies featuring your experiences with our 2026 stake theme: No One Sits Alone.  

• 2026 Stake Youth Activities (click HERE for additional information).