Ward Announcements

• PDS Ward Choir Rehearsal Schedule, 6:00 p.m.:

Wednesday, 4 March

Sunday, 8 March

Wednesday, 11 March

Wednesday, 18 March

*Sunday 22 March at 10:00 a.m.

• Saturday, February 28, 3:00-5:00 p.m.: Come learn about sourdough from Tyler Pearce at the Stake Center. Bring a jar to take home your own sourdough starter. No prior knowledge is needed. More info and RSVP here. 

• Sunday, March 1st, 6:00 p.m. - Stake Standards Night: The Sierra Vista Stake Presidency would like to invite all Youth and their parents to our Stake Standards Night, on Sunday March 1st at 6pm in the chapel of the Stake Center. Church dress is encouraged.

• Saturday, March 28th: Prom 2026 "Diamonds on the Open Road: Golden Hour on Route 66" will be held from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at The Urban Ranch (9001 E Eagle Feather Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749).  Come for dancing, games, and dessert!  For those turning 16+ in 2026.   See prom flyer here.

• 12 April: Fast Sunday.

• 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.

• Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.: Building Clean-Up.  Our ward is off January - March 2026.  Assignments are by family last name.

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

#8. Do you prefer being out in nature or in the city? Please explain you choice.

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 5-6:30PM. 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 Facebook page: 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).