2026 July

Tour and Lunch

Tour of Welfare Square and lunch at the International Peace Gardens Park.

• Date: Tuesday 2026 August 04 

•  Meet at the Stake Center parking lot (760 N 400 E) at 08:45.

• Bring your own lunch and a camp chair.

Welfare Square website

International Peace Gardens Park

All Youth Single Adults (ages 18-35) are invited to the Youth Single Adult Conference in Salt Lake City on 2026 August 14-15.

Links:
- Promo Video
- Assets (posters, flyers, etc.)
- YSA conference website for information and registration (Half-price promo code: YSA26INVITE)
- Instagram
- Facebook
- Utah Area Vision

Volunteer opportunities: send your name, calling, email, and phone number to: utahysaconference@churchofjesuschrist.org

Stake Conference will be held on
2026 August 15-16.
See the Stake Conference page for details.

Dear Ward Members, 

If you are interested in reading the Discussion Guide or watching the full video of President Christofferson and Elder Cook's discussion, the link for that is below.

There is also a link included for the talk the President Oaks gave in 2021 that is referenced throughout the preparation materials.

Lastly, a reminder that the First Presidency has invited Church members to "participate in a unified fast to express gratitude for religious liberty and to pray that it be strengthened throughout the world" on July 5, 2026.

Thank you and have a wonderful day,
The Sunday School Presidency

• "Celebrating the Founding of the United States and the US Constitution - Discussion Guide"

• "Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution"
  By President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency

We are inviting the adults to attend any of the three Gospel Doctrine classes offered on the first and third Sundays. They are held in the High Council room, the Relief Society room, and on the stage. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend any of these classes on any applicable week.

2026 July 19 at 19:00 (7pm).

In the cul-de-sac where the Baxter, Patten, and Collings families live.

Here is the calendar of events for Springville FamilySearch Center for 2026 July.

Calendar

Take the 250 Challenge

Honor your family’s place in American history

How to start:
1. Download the Family Tree app
2. Sign up for a free FamilySearch account
3. Start adding names, events, and memories

Tip: Visit the Memories Gallery to see what others have added. Then tap the “+” icon to add your own stories or record a relative. Always state full names and family relationships. 

We need you!

Any ability!

Practices on most Sundays (except fast Sunday)
at 13:15 (1:15pm) in the Chapel.

Questions? Please email or call/text Renee Godfrey:
ReneeGod4rey@gmail.com
303.912.6590

A weekly Gathering Place for YSAs in Springville has been established and we ask that you extend a personal invitation to all graduating seniors and all other YSAs in your ward boundary to attend the Gathering Place.

A Gathering Place is a space where young single adults can participate in uplifting activities and experiences that strengthen connections with one another and with the Lord. For now, it consists of Institute classes and a dinner every Thursday night. The Gathering Place is held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on 50 N Main Street in Springville. For more information about gathering places for young single adults please refer to the following website:

Establishing a YSA Gathering Place

SELF RELIANCE CORNER
provided by Bob Swenson

Burgers for the Fourth

The Fourth of July is coming in a few days. And, as someone who has been on a lifelong quest for the world’s best cheeseburger, I have learned a thing or two about what makes a good burger. But I went to the experts on this, because while I may be an expert eater of burgers, I am not an expert maker.

Here is what the experts say:

• Use 80/20 ground beef for the juiciest result, because the fat keeps the patties flavorful and moist on the grill. Form patties gently, make them a bit wider than the bun, and press a shallow thumbprint into the center so they cook evenly instead of puffing up. Keep the meat cold until shaping and don’t overmix it.

• For a classic backyard burger, salt and black pepper right before grilling is the move. If you want a little more diner-style depth, add a light sprinkle of garlic powder or onion powder, but don’t bury the beef flavor. Avoid mixing in too many extras unless you’re intentionally making a flavored burger.

• Preheat the grill to medium-high, around 400 to 500 degrees, and make sure the grates are clean and lightly oiled. Put the burgers over direct heat and let them sear without pressing them down, because pressing squeezes out the juices. A typical 1/4-pound burger takes about 3 to 4 minutes per side, while thicker patties can take a minute longer.

• If you want cheese, add it for the last minute so it melts cleanly without overcooking the patty. Tradition calls for sliced cheddar or American cheese. I personally like variety in my cheese and have found Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Swiss, Gouda, or Tilsiter are all good.

• Let the burgers rest briefly after grilling so the juices settle back into the meat.

• Toast the buns with butter for a little extra flavor and to keep them from getting soggy.

• For toppings, go for what makes you happy. The standards of lettuce, tomato, onion (grilled or raw), and pickles are good, with ketchup and mustard. I prefer Fry Sauce, grilled onions, tomato, lettuce, no pickles, and mayo.

When: every Tuesday evening at 21:00 (9pm)
Where: Stake Center

Players of all skill levels are welcome.

For more information contact Steve Baxter (801-636-1229).

Ward 15 (09:00 (am))
- Sunday: Unlock building, set up chairs, distribute hymn books

Ward 17 (10:30 (am))
- Every Day: Snow Shoveling*, Building Lockup
- Agent-Bishop Duties: Maintain Supplies (Copy Paper, Printer Toner, Sacrament Cups)

Ward 13 (12:00 (pm))
- Sunday: Take down chairs, empty garbage bins, lock up building