🔥First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional

Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.
This Christ-centered devotional will feature messages from Church leaders and music by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. Note: This year’s devotional is prerecorded (not live) and not a public ticketed event. (newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org)

Watch details and viewing options here: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/event/first-presidencys-christmas-devotional-2025 (newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org)

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🎄 Christmas Devotional Concert Announcement 🎄

Come join us for a sacred and uplifting Christmas Devotional Concert presented by the Utah Valley Institute Singers and Utah Valley Institute Orchestra.

We invite you to celebrate the birth and mission of Jesus Christ through beautiful music and worship.

📅 Sunday, December 7

⏰ 7:30 PM

📍 Utah Valley Institute of Religion – 785 W College Drive, Orem, UT

All are welcome. Bring friends, family, and the Christmas spirit.

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🧘‍♀️ Combined Institute & Gathering Place Event

(Note: Future Orem Central Coordinating Council Gathering Place activities will be held on the second Thursday of each month after Institute. No event in December; the next activity will be January 8, hosted by the Orem Orchard Stake.)

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✨ Ages 26–35 Institute Classes
Grow spiritually and socially with other young adults ages 26–35!
Thursdays, 7:00–8:00 PM (Dinner at 6:30 PM)
864 W 800 S, Orem, UT 84058

See poster below for location details.

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🧇 Waffles & Worship
Every Second Saturday at 9:30 AM in the Institute Lower Lounge.
Enjoy delicious waffles and an uplifting breakfast class — food, faith, and fellowship for 26–35-year-olds.

See poster below for location details.

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Overcoming Pornography Through Jesus Christ – Anonymous Zoom Class

We invite all young single adults in the stake to join a weekly anonymous Zoom class focused on overcoming pornography through the power and grace of Jesus Christ. This class is a safe, private, and spiritually uplifting resource for anyone seeking support, healing, and increased discipleship.

📅 When: Wednesdays at 8:30 PM
📍 Where: Online (Anonymous Zoom Class)
🎯 Purpose: Hope, healing, and Christ-centered tools for overcoming pornography
🕊️ Confidential & Supportive Environment

Please see the attached flier for full details.

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Online Sunday School Classes in Your Native Language
Beginning November 16, 2025

Brothers and Sisters,

Our area continues to welcome many new members from all over the world who are beginning their journey on the covenant path. To support those whose first language is not English, the Utah Area Presidency is introducing online Sunday School classes taught in four languages: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Marshallese, and Haitian Creole.

These classes will be held via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month from 5:00–6:00 p.m.

These classes are designed to help members learn the gospel in their native language while still fully participating in their local YSA ward, under local priesthood keys. All participants should continue attending sacrament meeting and regular Sunday meetings in their assigned YSA ward, where translation may also be available if needed.

Important Notes:

• These classes are not for practicing or learning a new language.

• They are not meant to replace in-person Sunday meetings in your native language unless you have physical limitations or another compelling need.

• Bishop approval is required before attending an online class.

Once a bishop approves participation, members may join using the information below:

Chinese (Mandarin) Class

Time: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Start Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
Teacher: Peter & Joyce Chan – 801-227-9996, [email protected]
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/my/chinesesundayschool
Meeting ID: 846 0484 604
Passcode: 764398

French Class

Time: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Start Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
Teacher: Patrick Gerard – 801-830-3872, [email protected]
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91385616389?pwd=6mf2Ob8461Q1ma3jjtLaWEk14OADaM.1
Meeting ID: 987 1921 7522
Passcode: 783775

Marshallese Class

Time: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Start Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
Teacher: Sister Yolanda Lodge-Ned – 385-230-1494, [email protected]
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88011615257?pwd=Sd87NdDUFcbJbIWxzKaKJ1YYqO3gp9.1
Meeting ID: 880 1161 5257
Passcode: 681408

Haitian Creole Class

Time: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Start Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
Teacher: Brother Francois Synal – 801-783-0263, [email protected]
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93333552515?pwd=Ff4guU89bM5H1is4M0jnoYaWhiPwcK.1
Meeting ID: 933 3355 2515
Passcode: 467356

For the full letter from the Utah Area Presidency, please see:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12s1sHgvtmnYFWoyTt_Imlm9irAZDKgba9Ynxs3iZVFc/edit?usp=sharing

We are grateful for the diversity, faith, and strength each of you brings to our YSA stake. Please reach out to your bishop if you feel these classes would bless your gospel learning.

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📖 SPECIALTY CLASSES & EVENTS AT THE UTAH VALLEY INSTITUTE**

• Mental Health

• Peacemakers Wanted

• Sunday Choir

• The Gospel Plan and Sexual Intimacy

• The Campfire Class

• Sports Night

• Orchestra

• 26–35-Year-Old Classes

• Stake Institute Night Dinners & Classes

• Book of Mormon

• Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel

• The Eternal Family

• Mission Prep

• Temple Prep

• And many more Christ-centered classes https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/18464?utm_source=chatgpt.com

• All classes are held at the Utah Valley Institute of Religion, 785 College Drive, Orem

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🏛️ OREM UTAH TEMPLE — NON-ORDINANCE WORKER OPPORTUNITIES**

• Service Areas: Custodial, Facilities Maintenance, Admin Assistance, Grounds

• To Serve: Meet with your bishop for a recommendation interview

• After approval, the temple will contact you for scheduling

• Custodial – Mon 11 a.m.–2 p.m. or 3–6 p.m.; Tue–Fri 9:30 p.m.–12 a.m.

• Facilities Maintenance – Mon 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Tue–Fri 1:30–6 p.m.

• Admin Assistance – Mon 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Tue–Fri 1:30–6 p.m.

• Grounds – Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. (4-hour shifts preferred)

• All are welcome — skilled and non-skilled volunteers needed

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🏀 Stake Center Activities

• Thursday Nights are designated as the Stake’s night for sporting activities.

• Reserve the Stake Center

🤝 Self-Reliance Workshops

• No workshops are currently scheduled in our stake.

• Members may join online or nearby stake workshops:

  • Register online: quickreg.englishconnect.org/join-now

  • Orem Park Stake workshops: Register here

📖 Family History Center

• Open to all members of the stake. A wonderful way to help gather Israel!

• Contact to schedule a time:

  • Brother & Sister Meservy

  • Brother & Sister Carroll

  • Sister Davies

• 🕊️ Stake Live Ordinance Class
  Join us for 2–3 one-hour Sunday afternoon classes designed for members preparing to receive their own endowment and/or sealing.
  📅 Sign up here: Stake Live Ordinance Class Registration

👥 Full-Time Missionaries

📱 (801) 300-7426

⛪ Stake Presidency Temple Recommend Interviews

• Tuesdays: 8:00pm–9:00 p.m.

• Sundays: 12:30–2:00 p.m.

🗓️ Stake Center Meeting Schedule

📍 824 West 800 South 

• 10:30 a.m. – 18th Ward

• 10:30 a.m. – 8th Ward

• 12:00 p.m. – 7th Ward (365 S 900 E)

• 12:00 p.m. – 20th Ward

• 12:00 p.m. – 11th Ward

• 1:30 p.m. – 34th Ward

🌍 2025 Worldwide Church Events (Aug–Dec)

• Dec 7 – First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional

👉 For the most up-to-date Church calendar, click here.

📅 2026 Churchwide Broadcasts and Key Events

Official Letter: View on ChurchofJesusChrist.org

The Church has released the official 2026 Broadcast and Key Events Calendar, including devotionals, training events, and activities for all members.
Leaders and members are encouraged to review and plan early.

🗓️ January

January 18 — 2026 Youth Theme Video: “Walk with Me” (Moses 6:34)

• Launch video introducing this year’s youth theme.

• Can be shown during Sunday meetings or weekday youth activities.

• Audience: Youth and youth leaders.

💛 February

February 1 — Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults

• Commemorating 100 years of Institute.

• Watch live at 6 p.m. MST or on demand.

• Audience: Young adults ages 18–35.

🌿 March

March 5 — Temple & Family History Leadership Instruction

• 30-minute training from Apostles with a discussion guide.

• Audience: Stake and ward councils; temple and family history leaders.

March 5–7 — RootsTech 2026

• Global celebration of family connection on RootsTech.org.

• Audience: All members and friends.

March 7 — Family Discovery Day

• Broadcast featuring an Apostle, focused on uniting families for eternity.

• Live at 1:30 p.m. MST or on demand.

March 8 — Worldwide Relief Society Devotional

• Celebrate the Relief Society and share testimonies.

• Audience: All women 18 and older.

March 29–April 5 — Holy Week (Palm Sunday March 29)

• Focus on the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

• Encourage Christ-centered Easter traditions.

✝️ April

April 4–5 — Easter Weekend General Conference

• Hear from prophets and apostles.

• Live sessions:

  • April 4 — 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m. MDT

  • April 5 — 10 a.m., 2 p.m. MDT

• Also available on demand.

• Audience: All members and friends.

🌸 May

May 3 — Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults

• Live at 6 p.m. MDT or on demand.

May 24 — Video for Children

• Home and Primary resource helping children understand the gospel.

📖 June

June 11–12 — Religious Educators Conference

• Guidance for improving faith-based teaching.

• Audience: Seminary, institute, and religious educators.

🎵 August

Festival 2026: Walk with Me Music Devotional

• A flexible, music-focused event for youth devotionals, standards nights, or fifth-Sunday lessons.

• Audience: Youth and youth leaders.

August — Inviting All to Receive the Gospel

• Focus month on sharing and inviting as the Savior did.

🍂 September

September 14 — Video for Children

• Second children’s gospel video resource of the year.

🌍 October

October 3–4 — General Conference

• Live sessions:

  • October 3 — 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m. MDT

  • October 4 — 10 a.m., 2 p.m. MDT

• Audience: All members and friends.

🌎 November

November 1 — Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults

• Live at 6 p.m. MST or on demand.

November — Luz de las Naciones

• Celebration of Latino culture and faith in Christ.

• Audience: Spanish-speaking members and friends (Utah Area live; global digital).

🎄 December

December 6 — First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional

• Messages from General Authorities about the Savior’s birth.

December 20 — Special Sacrament Meeting (One Hour Only)

• Sunday before Christmas focused on the Savior through talks and music.

📘 Additional Planning Notes

• Come, Follow Me 2026: Old Testament.

• Fifth Sundays: March, May, August, November.

• Teacher Council Meetings: Quarterly.

• Tithing Declaration: September – December.

• Annual Primary & Youth Activities: Camps, FSY or Youth Conference, Primary Presentation, Service Activity, and Temple & Priesthood Preparation Meeting.