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Archived Special Messages From the Mesa AZ YSA East Stake Presidency

Temple Open House Service Opportunities

Dear YSA East Stake Young Single Adults,

As a Stake Presidency, we are very excited for the upcoming Mesa Temple Open House and Rededication. It will be a great blessing to have our Temple open again after the long three-year remodel. The Open House will be a historic event, which will be the 3rd in the 94-year history of the temple. It has been 47 years since the last Open House and more than 400,000 visitors are expected to tour the temple from October 16th – November 20th.

Once you are confirmed as an Usher/Worker, there will be a mandatory training and orientation meeting that you will need to attend. Upon registration, the Temple Rededication Committee will notify you when this meeting will be held and provide additional details to help you be prepared. This will be a very special experience and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in!

Registration information and online forms can be found at this link: https://mesatemple.org/stake-registration or click the picture of the Christus statue above.

If you have questions after reviewing the registration site, please contact the MESA ARIZONA TEMPLE OPEN HOUSE AND REDEDICATION COMMITTEE at openhouseworkers@mesatemple.org.

Sincerely,

The Mesa YSA East Stake Presidency

Special Message From the Mesa AZ YSA East Stake Presidency

Dear Sisters & Brothers,

Four years ago on Good Friday, Sister Heap and I lost our sweet little granddaughter Holly. She would have been 8 years old now and preparing for baptism. Each year since that terrible day, Good Friday and the Easter weekend have brought greater peace and hope to our family, with increased gratitude for our Savior and greater understanding of His sacred Atonement and Resurrection.

As a Stake Presidency, we testify that Jesus Christ was crucified on Good Friday and that He rose from the dead on the third day. That dark afternoon of His crucifixion was soon followed by the joyous morning of His Resurrection. Mary Magdalene and a few other women came early to the Savior’s tomb that Sunday morning, bringing spices and ointments to complete the anointing that had begun when the Lord’s body was hastily laid in the sepulchre before the approaching Sabbath. On this morning of mornings, they were greeted to their surprise by an open sepulchre. The covering stone had been rolled away and there stood two angels who declared:

“Why seek ye the living among the dead?”

“He is not here, but is risen”

Upon hearing this, some of the women hurried to report it to the Apostles stating, “They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.”

Mary Magdalene remained behind crying, when someone tenderly asked her, “Woman, why weepest thou? Whom seekest thou?” She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, “Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.”

One word from His lips changed her agonized grief into ecstatic joy. Jesus saith unto her, “Mary”. His voice, the tone, the tender accent which she had heard and loved in the earlier days, lifted her from despair. Then she reached out her arms to embrace Him, uttering “Rabboni”, meaning Master. (Reference John 20: 1-18, Matthew 29)

The world questions, Did the Lord in reality die and rise again? Joseph Smith stated, “Yes, the fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it.”

This coming Easter is on General Conference Sunday. Let us all take the opportunity to listen to our Prophet and Apostles as they share their testimonies of the Risen Lord, Jesus Christ. We testify that as Jesus Christ becomes the focus of our lives we will truly come to know Him as our Savior and our lives will be richly blessed.

We invite you to listen to the beautiful song, "I Am the Resurrection and the Life" by Rob Gardner on the YouTube link below and wish you a joyous Easter weekend.

With Love,

The YSA Mesa East Stake Presidency

President J Robert Heap

President Larry LeSueur

President Randy Hatch

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Special Christmas Message From the Mesa Arizona YSA East Stake Presidency

December 2020

Each year at Christmas we marvel at the glorious event of the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. We gladly share our testimonies of the Savior's birth, His life, His ministry, and His mission in mortality.

President Thomas S Monson shared that there is no better time than now, this very Christmas season, for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the principles taught by Jesus Christ.

Because He came to earth, we have a perfect example to follow. As we strive to become more like Him, we will have joy and happiness in our lives and peace each day of the year.

Because He came, there is meaning to our mortal existence.

Because He came, we know how to reach out to those in trouble or distress, wherever they may be.

Because He came, death has lost its sting, the grave its victory. We will live again because He came.

Because He came and paid for our sins, we have the opportunity to gain eternal life.

Considering all that the Savior has done and continues to do for us, the question is,

“What can we do for Him?”

“The greatest gift we could give the Lord at Christmas time is found in John 14:15, “If Ye Love Me Keep My Commandments.” And in John 14:26-27, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. Let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid.”

True joy is a life centered in Jesus Christ.

As we strive to become more like the Savior, we will have joy and happiness in our lives and peace each day of the year. May His precious Spirit be with you, and may He ever be the center of our celebrations and indeed of our very lives.

Merry Christmas,

The Mesa Arizona YSA East Stake Presidency

President J Robert Heap

President Larry LeSueur

President Randy Hatch

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December 2021

Stake Christmas Giving Machine Service Project December 2021

Join us for the Stake Service Project - Giving Machine! Check back for more details and updates! Sessions will be scheduled on:

December 10 - 12th
December 17 - 19th
December 24th

Stake New Year's Eve Party December 31, 2021

Buckle up! We'll be partying with the Mesa West YSA and Tempe West YSA stakes for a Tri-Stake New Year's Eve party! More details on this party are provided below!

Mesa Temple Re-Dedication Services

December 12, 2021

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The long-awaited day of the Mesa Temple Rededication with President Dallin H. Oaks presiding will occur this Sunday, December 12th. Please consider how you can prepare spiritually to make this day a memorable spiritual experience. You may want to learn about temple dedicatory prayers and review the Mesa Temple 1927 and 1975 Dedicatory Prayers.

We ask that you carefully review the guidelines below from the First Presidency:

There will be three Temple Rededication Broadcasts at the Red Mountain Institute Building on Sunday, December 12, at 9:00 am, 12:00 noon, and 3:00 pm. Our Red Mountain Institute building will be considered an extension of the temple during these broadcasts and temple procedures will be enforced.
All members must show either a current temple recommend or a limited-use recommend to attend. Please remember to bring your temple recommend to the RMI building. Each recommend will be verified at entrances to the building.
Members attending the dedicatory session should be in their seats 30 minutes before the session begins. The RMI doors will be open 45 minutes prior to the start of the Temple Rededication Broadcast. For example, for the 9:00 am broadcast, doors will open at 8:15 am, and you should be in your seat by 8:30 am. Doors will close at the start of the broadcast, and no late arrivals will be allowed. Individuals arriving late will be encouraged to attend the next available dedicatory session.
Only the East and West Foyer doors will be used. All other entrances or exits to the building will be locked and Stake Leadership will be positioned at these doors to provide security under the direction of Brother Clint Smith of the High Council.
Please bring a white handkerchief for participation in the Hosanna Shout.
Each of the three Temple Rededication Broadcasts will have different speakers and choirs. Members with a recommend are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions.
Sacrament meeting and all other Church meetings are canceled on Sunday, December 12.
A special Youth Devotional with President Dallin H. Oaks will be broadcast on Saturday, December 11, at 6:00 pm. This meeting is Especially For Youth and will NOT be broadcast at the RMI building. Any individuals interested in attending this meeting will need to attend at a Stake Center of their choice.

The dedicatory sessions are a unique spiritual experience and one that many members of our Stake will remember with fondness for their entire life. We encourage you to prepare for this special event and the spirit that will be in attendance in abundance.

With love and gratitude,

The Mesa Az YSA East Stake Presidency

J. Robert Heap

Larry D. LeSueur

Randy R. Hatch

November 2021

An SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY
Fun Fall Evening

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Mug Exchange

How many candy corns?

Cheers!

Which Fall Spice are you?

Shake those tailfeathers

Find the prize in the pie

Delicious Food

We invite you to come inside.

The open house is free but reservations are required.

For only the third time since its construction in the 1920s, the Mesa Temple will be open for public tours for a limited time between Oct. 16 and Nov. 20, 2021. Visitors can enjoy the temple grounds and gardens year-round, but this is a rare opportunity to COME INSIDE where you’ll experience beautiful architecture, inspiring murals, handcrafted woodwork, masonry, art, and other finishes becoming this sacred building. Everyone is welcome. To register for the open house, click this link or the picture below: https://mesatemple.org/open-house/

Mesa Az Temple Open House Service Opportunities Announced!

* Tier 3 Volunteers Needed *

A Special Message from the Mesa Temple Open House Committee!

Registration for Stake Assignment Open House Workers (Tier 3) is now underway! The following opportunities to serve are available:

Stake members, 18 and older, may register to serve one 4-hour shift on the assigned day at https://mesatemple.org/stake-registration

The links must be followed to register as they are not accessible from the mesatemple.org website. The members of our stake should follow the links to a registration page where your stake will be in a selection list. Members will select the shift they desire and will only be able to sign up for the stake’s designated day(s). Our Mesa YSA East Stake designated days are Friday, November 12th, and a shift on Saturday, November 20th! Members may sign up for more than one shift by registering a second time.

There are 31 days for the Public Open House and only 29 stakes within the temple district. Some stakes have been assigned an additional day and/or an additional 4-hour shift on a different day. Also, the YSA stakes are grouped together to provide workers on November 20, the last day of the Open House.

The total number of stake Tier 3 workers is limited. Worker approval is based on temple worthiness, age requirements, and physical activity requirements. Once volunteers have signed up using this link https://mesatemple.org/stake-registration the Stake will be notified and execute the approval process for each volunteer.

Thank you for your continued faith and support as we prepare for the opening of the Mesa Arizona Temple.

The Mesa Arizona Temple Open House and Rededication Committee

Multi-YSA Stake Castles & Coasters Night November 1st

Don't miss this! Join YSA members from all over the State in a special Multi-Stake night at Castles & Coasters! Lots of fun for a great price with lots of wonderful YSA members! Mark your calendars!

Our Fall Co-Ed Softball Has Concluded!

Congratulations to the Highland Park Ward! The Mesa Az YSA East Stake Softball Champions!

The next round of softball games has begun at Cooley Park! Welcome to the Fall 2021 Softball Season!!

Games begin at 7:00 p.m. and at the stake schedule for September games has been posted below. Games begin promptly at 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Teams who arrive late or are not ready to take the field by 7:15 pm or 8:15 pm will forfeit their games!

Stake Softball Schedule

Teams who arrive late or are not ready to take the field by 7:15 pm or 8:15 pm will forfeit their games!

Tournament play! Double elimination! Thursday Nov. 4th.

Field #3 @ 7:00 pm

Chaparral Park vs. Countryside Park

Field 2 @ 7:00 pm

Superstition Mtn vs. Eden Park

Field 4 @ 7:00 pm

Canyon Lake vs. Painted Mountain

***Highland Park has a 1st round bye***

(This is the first round second round will be played right after.)

October 2021

Special Self-Reliance / Pathway Class - One Night Only!

With the election on November 2, 2021, the Self-Reliance Committee has determined it is important to have a one-time Constitution and Voting Institute class this week. It's also short notice, so spread the word like wildfire, and let's learn how to defend the divinely inspired Constitution!!

In April 2021 General Conference, President Oaks outlined our need to Defend the Constitution. We'll be using the text of his talk as the basis for this course! You can review his talk using this link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/51oaks?lang=eng

This class will be held on 3 consecutive nights beginning Tuesday, October 26th, Wednesday October 27th, and Thursday, October 28th. Pick the night that works best with your schedule. Each class will begin a 7:00 pm and last for one hour. Classes will be held on the North Stage of the Red Mountain Institute building.

Mesa Arizona Mission Live Concert

The Mesa AZ Is hosting a special live concert at Cooley Park on Thursday, October 28th at 7:00 pm. Grab your lawn chair or blanket and come enjoy music from Elder Eagleston and the Mesa Arizona Mission. Friends and guests are welcome!

Stake Conference October 23rd & 24th!

Mark your calendars and get ready to join us for Stake Conference on Saturday, October 23rd, and Sunday. October 24th!

We are excited that Elder Weatherford T. Clayton of the Quorum of the Seventy will be our visiting General Authority.

To learn more about Elder Clayton, click HERE!

This will be an outstanding weekend and all members and friends of the Mesa AZ YSA East Stake are encouraged and invited to attend. The schedule of events and meetings includes:

Saturday, October 23rd

Saturday Session at 7:00 p.m. at the Red Mountain Institute.

Sunday, October 24th

Leadership Session at 8:30 a.m. at the Red Mountain Institute.

Who should attend the 8:30 a.m. meeting? All Ward and Stake Married Adult Leaders and spouses, All Stake Committee Co-chairs, Stake Relief Society and Stake Sunday School Presidencies including Secretaries, All Ward Relief Society and Elders Quorum Presidencies including Secretaries, and Stake and Ward Mission Leaders. Anyone at a Ward Level who regularly attends Ward Council should also attend!

General Session at 11:00 a.m. at the Red Mountain Institute.

Lunch Session at 1:15 p.m. at the Red Mountain Institute.

Volunteers are needed to assist with parking and the Lunch Session. Reach out to Bro. Turner (Stake High Council) regarding parking and Sis. Anderson regarding the Lunch Session.

Red Mountain Institute Devotional October 17th!

Mark your calendars and get ready to join us for a special Red Mountain Institute Devotional with Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Sunday, October 17th at 5:00 p.m. at our very own Red Mountain Institute building.

This will be a unique experience for our Red Mountain Institute and all Young Single Adults are invited to attend! In accordance with First Presidency Covid-19 guidelines, all attendees are encouraged to wear a mask.

To learn more about Elder Soares, click HERE!

Stake Camp Out - October 8 & 9

Join us for the Stake Camp Out! Looking for some details? Here's what we know ....

Friday Activities:

4-6 pm - Arrive and stake out your spots!

7 pm - Program

8 pm - Dance and Night Games

10 - Quiet Time

Saturday Activities

8 am - Breakfast is served!

9 am - Games and Activities

Noon - Clean up

1 pm - Exit the Camp!

Carpools are strongly suggested! Eat dinner before you leave so you don't arrive hungry. Snacks will be available on Friday evening, but no dinner.

No pets or extra wheeled vehicles will be allowed!

More details on what to pack and what to leave home are provided below!

Multi-YSA Stake Mesa Temple Open House Tours

October 4th

Join us for a special Mesa Temple Open House Tour just for YSA members! The tour will be a special one-time opportunity for YSA members to preview the newly renovated Mesa Az Temple BEFORE the general open house period begins!

This special multi-stake tour will be held at the Mesa Temple on October 4th from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. There are no pre-established times designated for individual stakes.

We have been instructed to meet on the lawn on the northwest side of the temple. Sunday dress is encouraged.

This will be a unique opportunity to tour the Temple with members of our Stake Leadership, meet with other YSA members from around the State, and socialize following the Tour at Pioneer Park in a number of unique YSA-Only activities.

Refreshments will be served at Pioneer Park just north of the temple

Please watch the short temple introductory video below and review the safety and security requirements in the Come & See section of mesatemple.org sometime before arriving for the tour. We encourage you to invite your friends to do the same. Young single adults do not need tickets for this event.

This is a wonderful opportunity to invite your YSA friends and neighbors to experience the beauty of the temple with you!

Due to parking constraints, members are highly encouraged to use the Light Rail to arrive at the Temple. You can climb aboard the Light Rail at the Gilbert Road Station or the Sycamore Station and ride the train to the Mesa Drive stop! You'll disembark near the new Deseret Book and adjacent to the Temple and Pioneer Park.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Security measures have been established for the safety of open house guests. No exceptions will be allowed.
Please leave valuables at home rather than in your vehicle.
All bags will be searched prior to entering the temple. Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″. Please leave other bags at home or secure in your vehicle before entering the temple grounds. Bags cannot be left unattended on the temple grounds.
Weapons, pepper spray/mace, tasers, or other potentially harmful items are not permitted.
Strollers are not permitted in the temple.
Safety and security personnel reserve the right to evict anyone who is disruptive, or who poses a risk to others or to the premises. Any activity likely to interfere with the open house or endanger those lawfully assembled will result in eviction from the premises.
Per the First Presidency COVID protocol, masks are required by hosts and attendees.

September 2021

Stake Temple Open House Service Project

September 28th

As part of the Mesa Temple Dedication and Open House activities, we have an opportunity to help with Flower Planting activities.

Bring your work gloves and wear clothes that can get in the dirt!

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm!

Meet near the South Parking Lot of the Temple. We're looking for a minimum of 7-10 volunteers from each ward, but we'll take as many as show up!

Multi-YSA Stake Mesa Temple Open House Devotional

September 26th

Join us for a special Mesa Temple Open House Devotional with Elder Kyle S. McKay of the Quorum of the Seventy. This Devotional will be a great kick-off to all the Temple Open House activities!

This special five-stake devotional will be held at the Red Mountain Institute on September 26th at 7:00 p.m.

Parking will be limited so please carpool!

Use this viewing link for individual participants.

http://mywebcast.churchofjesuschrist.org/mesaarizonaysaeaststake

Per our North America Southwest Area Presidency: "YSAs should attend where they feel most comfortable; however, we would highly encourage them to attend in person."

Special Face to Face with Elder David A. Bednar

September 12th!

Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Sister Susan Bednar will be the featured guests at a Face to Face for young adults on September 12, 2021, titled “Ask, Seek, Knock.” This fireside will be broadcast at 7:00 pm at the Red Mountain Institute.

All young adults, whether single or married, are invited to participate. Full-time missionaries are also invited to attend and to bring those they are teaching when possible. All ages and demographics are welcome.

For more information, visit: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/event/face-to-face-for-young-adults-with-elder-and-sister-bednar

Co-Ed Volleyball Concludes This Week!

All teams will have a game this week!

The Mesa Az YSA East Stake volleyball season concludes Thursday, September 16th at the Tri-Stake Center!

The conclusion of our YSA East Stake Co-Ed volleyball season is here. The final round of games will be played this Thursday, September 16th at the Interstake (Tri-Stake) Center. We're looking forward to the conclusion of a great season!

Games begin at 7:00 p.m. and at the stake schedule will be posted shortly!

Stake Relief Society - A Something Extraordinary Evening - Come Sail Away!

August 2021

Red Mountain Institute Blood Drive Service Project

August 31st!

Stake Talent Show

August 30th!

Brush up and get your talents ready! Showtime will be August 30th at 7:00 p.m. Check back for more details!

Individual wards are in charge of their own talent shows. Then, two to three of the best acts should move forward to the stake talent show. Ward talent shows can be held in their ward buildings, where the stake’s talent show will be held in the Kimball Stake Center, located at 1266 South 32nd St., Mesa, AZ 85204.

Education Devotional for Young Single Adults Broadcast August 15th

BYU Pathway Worldwide is hosting a special Education Devotional for Young Single Adults on August 15, 2021. Join Young Single Adults from around the globe in a special devotional and come learn how BYU-Pathway Worldwide provides access to spiritually based degrees completely online at an affordable price. Register in advance online at: bit.ly/BYUPathwayYSAdevoaug15 or click on the announcement photo to learn more!

Check out our Stake Self-Reliance / Pathway page for more information on the BYU-Pathway Worldwide opportunities for members of our Stake!

Mesa Temple Visitors Center Dedication August 12th

The Mesa Visitors’ Center will be dedicated on Thursday, August 12 at 7 p.m. PDT in a broadcast to Church meetinghouses throughout Arizona. The dedication will be broadcast statewide in both English and Spanish. You can use the new Mesa Temple Visitors' Center website to access the broadcast or click the dedication invitation above!

https://mesatemple.org

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this special dedicatory service. Watch our Stake Website for additional opportunities to participate in the Mesa Temple Re-dedication activities.

Starting Saturday, August 14, the Visitors Center will be open daily to the public (9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.). No appointment is necessary. The purpose of this Visitors Center is for all guests to have a welcoming, Christ-centered experience that will inspire them to act.

This Visitors Center is unlike any other in the church. It is designed as a place for youth, families, individuals, and groups to gather and return often. Guests are encouraged to make personal connections as they do self-guided, walk-through visits. There are many interactive activities including kiosks, videos, stories, murals, pictures, and explanations that allow the individual to have an experience that will inspire them and their friends to grow closer to the Savior.

The Visitors Center activities combine so that individuals or families can see examples of Christ’s love and be reminded of His love in their lives, in the lives of their families, and of those in their communities. Missionaries and volunteers are available throughout the Center to answer questions, testify and teach of the Savior as inspired.

We encourage members of our stake to attend the Visitors Center. Please invite friends to join you. This could be part of your experience in attending the Mesa Temple Open House (October 16 – November 20).

Stake Institute Carnival &

Circus Dance

August 7th!

Come one, come all to the YSA East Stake Institute Carnival and Dance! Help us kick-off the new Institute School Year with an Open House Carnival and Dance!

Join us at the Red Mountain Institute / YSA East Stake Center, located at 7126 East McKellips Road, Mesa, AZ

Got a favorite song that is sure to fill up the dance floor? Get your requests in now so that our DJ will be sure to include them in the playlist! Use this button below to make sure it's on the list!

Self-Reliance Institute Classes in August!

Have you ever thought about what you would do if your car broke down in the desert? Want to go hiking but are afraid you might get lost or stranded? Even Lehi and his family had to make a trek across the desert and learn to survive (1 Nephi 2:2-6)!

Our next round of Institute classes begins Tuesday, August 10th, and will run for 3 weeks! On Tuesdays, we'll be learning about surviving in the desert and key skills that could mean the difference between success or failure! We're even going camping as part of this class to test our skills!

Meet Our Facilitators!

Chad Slemboski is a Life Coach with Crossroads Discovery and has been a Trail walker with the Anasazi Fountain for three years. He is experienced in minimalistic backcountry guiding and first aid. Additionally, Chad is the founder of Haven: Spiritual Health, and a novelist.

Ethan Johnson is an expert on camping ever since starting scouts at the age of 11, with this really getting refined as he worked as a trail walker for the Anasazi foundation over the past 3 years. His newfound niche there is teaching the basics of wilderness survival to new clients (which are typically 12-17-year-old kids), so he is confident he can teach you a couple of things too!

July 2021

Congrats to the Countryside Park and Painted Mountain wards for advancing in their respective brackets!

The championship round of the Stake Basketball Tournament was held on July 26th at the Red Mountain Institute building at 7:00 pm! The Countryside Park Ward emerged victorious and can claim the Stake Basketball Champions title until next year!

Stake Game Day on July 24th!

Please join us at the Red Mountain Institute at 3:00 p.m. today for a GAME DAY!

Enjoy Dodgeball, BUNCO, Kickball, lots more, and of course … DINNER!

The rain may have damped our Stake Float … but the fun continues at the RMI

Stake Fireside w/ David Senior & Worldwide Sharing the Gospel Rebroadcast on July 11th!

Our stake will be hosting a special fireside on Sunday, July 11th, at 7:00 p.m. Former Mission President David Senior and his wife will be speaking. Following them, we will enjoy the Sharing the Gospel broadcast featuring President M. Russell Ballard, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Elder David A. Bednar, Elder Quentin L. Cook, and Sister Bonnie H. Cordon who will all participate.

June 2021

Our 2021 Stake Golf Tournament Is In The Bag!

Congrats to all the players and participants!

We had a great turnout and a lot of fun! Thanks to everyone who joined us for the 2021 Annual YSA East Stake Golf Tournament. Props to Jackie, Braden, Cody, and Casa for taking home the trophy for the lowest score. Even the full-time missionaries were representing!!!

Our Stake Golf Tournament Confirmed For June 26th!

Hurry! The Registration Deadline Has Been Extended to Friday, June 25th!

The annual Stake Coed Golf Tournament has been confirmed for June 26th at the Royal Palms Golf Course, 1415 East McKellips Road in Mesa. The cost is $10 per person and that includes a pull cart and rental clubs, if needed.

Water, Gatorade, and snacks will be provided on the course.

A lunch will be provided following the tournament as well.

Tee times and the Tournament begins at 7:00 a.m.

Tournament Format:

This will be a scramble format. Each team must have at least one female player. Each team member will hit a tee shot, and then the team will determine the best ball to play, and each team member will then hit a ball from that spot. The process will continue until the hole is completed!

There will be prizes for the longest putt and the shot closest to the pin! (Ward and Stake Adult Leaders are not eligible for individual or team prizes, sorry!)

There are spots for 14 four-person teams, so join a team, get registered, and don't get left out!

Get your foursomes ready for some fun and flying golf balls!

To register your foursome contact Gary Rogers ( 480.628.8972 ) or Jackie Routhier ( 928.243.2263 ).

The Registration deadline is FRIDAY, JUNE 25th!

May 2021

Stake Conference May 15-16th!

We had a spiritual feast on Saturday and Sunday morning, and then we followed it with a literal feast - our Stake Luncheon Session of Stake Conference!

Something Extraordinary YSA Relief Society Activity - "Table Talk & Tacos"

Stake Conference May 15-16th!

Our Stake Choir will be participating in Stake Conference. We need all interested voices! For rehearsal information, visit our Stake Music Page!

Stake Conference Is Approaching!

Mark your calendars and get ready to join us for Stake Conference on Saturday, May 15th, and Sunday. May 16th!

The theme for this Conference is "Faith: Decades of Decisions". This will be an outstanding weekend and all members or friends of the Mesa AZ YSA East Stake are encouraged and invited to attend. The schedule of events and meetings includes:

Saturday, May 15th

Saturday Session at 7:00 p.m. at the Red Mountain Institute.

Sunday, May 16th

Leadership Session at 9:00 a.m. at the Red Mountain Institute.

Who should attend the 9:00 a.m. meeting? All Ward and Stake Adult Leaders, and spouses, Stake Committee Co-chairs, Stake Relief Society and Stake Sunday School Presidencies including Secretaries, All Ward Relief Society and Elders Quorum Presidencies including Secretaries, and Stake and Ward Mission Leaders. Anyone at a Ward Level who regularly attends Ward Council should also attend!

General Session at 11:00 a.m. at the Red Mountain Institute.

Lunch Session at 1:15 p.m. at the Red Mountain Institute.

Volunteers are needed to assist with parking and the Lunch Session. Reach out to Bro. Turner (Stake High Council) regarding parking and Sis. Anderson regarding the Lunch Session.

Come Join our YSA Stake Choir!

Stake Conference is approaching and our Stake Choir will be participating. We need all interested voices!

Rehearsals are held each Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. and they will run through Stake Conference on May 15th and May 16th! Bring a friend and join the Stake Choir - our Army of Light!

We need your voices!

May 3rd is Hugs from Holly Day!

Join us on May 3, as we honor and celebrate #hugsfromhollyday.

President and Sister Heap's Granddaughter, Holly, was known to give the best hugs, and her love for everyone and everything in life was contagious. Let’s spread this joy as we scatter sunshine in Holly’s honor on her birthday.

Today would have been Holly's 8th Birthday!

Click or tap the photo or HERE to learn more!

Check Out Our May Institute Class Offering!

Emergency Preparedness - Preparing a Bug Out Bag w/ a Bug Out Camp Out!

Class # 1

A 3-week Emergency Preparedness course followed by a Camp Out to test our levels of preparedness!

As you can see from the photo, we had a great turnout at our first class! Thanks to everyone who is joining us for this very informative self-reliance course! We are prepping for our "Bug Out Camp Out"! Would you like to join us?

We've really put a lot into this class, and we want it to be well attended. More than that, it is crucial for our YSA to start preparing for that which is to come. As we learned in last week's Come Follow Me lesson in D&C 45, we live in perilous times.

Here are the details of the class:

Brother Scott Giles, a seasoned emergency preparedness specialist, will teach the class.
The class will run from Wednesday, May 12 to Wednesday, May 26. Each class will be held at the RMI at 7 pm.
We will learn about water storage and sanitation, food storage, how to make a shelter, and what to put into your 72-hour kit.
The goal of the class will be to come out with a 72-hour kit. YSAs will need to purchase their own 72-hour kit supplies.
From the afternoon/evening of June 4th to the evening of June 5th, we will travel up to the Arizona mountains and spend a night living out of our 72-hour kits!

"Make a bug out bag, and then come bug out with us!"

Class # 2 is coming up!

As you can see from the photos, we had a great turnout at our first class! Thanks to everyone who is joining us for this very informative self-reliance course! We are prepping for our "Bug Out Camp Out"! Would you like to join us?

Here are the details of the class:

Brother Scott Giles, a seasoned emergency preparedness specialist, will teach the class.
The class will run from Wednesday, May 12 to Wednesday, May 26. Each class will be held at the RMI at 7 pm.
We will learn about water storage and sanitation, food storage, how to make a shelter, and what to put into your 72-hour kit.
The goal of the class will be to come out with a 72-hour kit. YSAs will need to purchase their own 72-hour kit supplies.
From the afternoon/evening of June 4th to the evening of June 5th, we will travel up to the Arizona mountains and spend a night living out of our 72-hour kits!

"Make a bug out bag, and then come bug out with us!"

April 2021

Check Out Our April Self-Reliance Institute Class Offering!

Basics of Auto Maintenance

Deciding What To Investigate?

Let's Get Under The Hood!

Stake Organist Workshop

A special workshop for any YSA members interested in learning more about the organ and playing this instrument was held Sunday, April 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the RMI chapel - immediately following Stake Choir practice. Please don't be intimidated, this will be a fun, hands-on demonstration with an opportunity to learn more about this instrument and its capabilities. Come hang out and learn more about it!

March 2021

Something Extraordinary YSA Relief Society Activity - "Power Girls"

Special YSA East Stake BYU Pathway Devotional Wednesday, March 24th at the Red Mountain Institute

Mark you calendars! The YSA East Stake is hosting a BYU Pathway Devotional on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the Red Mountain Institute South Chapel for anyone interested in learning more about the BYU Pathway experience, college options, and details on registration, tuition requirements, and where the courses can take you! Parents and non-stake members are highly encouraged to attend.

The devotional will feature a presentation by Elder and Sister George, the BYU-Pathway Worldwide North America Southwest East Valley Zone Leaders and Matriculation Specialists. Any YSA East Stake or Ward leaders along with Stake and Ward leaders from our 14 family stakes are also invited to attend!

YSA East Stake Fireside Sunday March 28th

Join us for a special YSA East Stake Fireside with Elder Wilford W. Andersen a member of the Quorum of the Seventy!

The Fireside may be held as a regional fireside.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 28th at the Red Mountain Institute at 7:00 pm!

About Elder Wilford W. Andersen

General Authority Seventy

Elder Wilford W. Andersen was sustained as a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 4, 2009. He was released October 5, 2019. At the time of his call, he had been serving as a member of the Sixth Quorum of the Seventy in the North America Southwest Area. Elder Andersen served in the Caribbean Area Presidency for five years, serving as Area President for the last two years. He also served in the Temple Department at Church headquarters and had leadership responsibilities for the Middle East/Africa North Area and the Idaho and North America Central Areas of the Church.

Elder Andersen received a bachelor’s degree in business management in 1973 and a juris doctor degree in 1976, both from Brigham Young University. He was a managing partner of Andersen Investments at the time of his call as a General Authority.

Elder Andersen has served in a number of Church callings, including full-time missionary in the Argentina South Mission, bishop, high councilor, stake president, president of the Mexico Guadalajara Mission (2002–2005), and Area Seventy.

Wilford W. Andersen was born in Mesa, Arizona, on August 22, 1949. He married Kathleen Bennion in April 1975. They are the parents of nine children.

General Conference Talks

The Music of the Gospel

April 2015 General Conference

The Rock of Our Redeemer

April 2010 General Conference

All General Conference talks by Wilford W. Andersen

Stake Bishop's BBQ!

We're excitedly planning for the return of the Stake Bishop's BBQ! This signature event is being scheduled for March 29th at the Red Mountain Institute. Mark your calendars and prepare your tummies for some yummies!

Stake Softball has returned!

The Stake Sports & Athletics Committee is excited to announce the return of Softball. Check this site frequently for schedule updates and more news!

The YSA East Stake is excited to resume sports at Cooley Family Park. The Cooley Park Scheduling Coordinator is requiring a few rules in order to use their facility:

We must split the groups between two fields and play games at 7pm and 8pm to limit the number of people at each field and the number at the park at any one time.
Players will wear face masks while in the dugout area, where they are in close proximity to each other. Same is recommended for those in the bleachers.
They will not be using the serving area, nor creating a central serving area where folks gather.
Should any event become a virus spreader event it will cause the entire park to be closed again until much later in the year.

The Schedule for games is now available here on this site!

Remember, only 4 teams will be allowed into the park at a time. Four teams will play at 7pm and the other four teams will play at 8pm. We are scheduled at the park for ten weeks (ends April 29th).

COVID Protocols for In-Person Sports and Athletics Attendance

Regularly and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water or clean them with an alcohol-based hand rub.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick (this may include avoiding shaking hands or other customary greetings).
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Maintain at least six feet (two meters) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
Follow public health agency recommendations for using a face mask.

For more information, please visit: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/coronavirus-update

Stake Activities Amidst Covid

In compliance with State and Local Health Authority instructions, our Stake has temporarily suspended several Stake Activities due to COVID-19 incidents in compliance with State and Local Health guidance and recommendations from Church Headquarters.

The Stake Activities Committee is continuing to plan for the resumption of Stake Activities as Covid protocols will allow.

Watch this page and the Stake Announcements page on this website for more information regarding the return of more Stake Activities.

Past Calendar of Activities

December 2021

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December 1st

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

December 7th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

December 8th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

December 10th

Mesa Temple Workers Devotional

December 11th

Mesa Temple Dedication Youth Devotional

December 12th

Mesa Az Temple Dedication broadcast. See the Stake Temple and Family History page for additional details!

December 14th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

December 15th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

December 24th

Christmas Eve

December 25th

Merry Christmas

December 31st

Tri-Stake YSA New Year's Eve Party at the Interstake Center

November 2021

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November 1st

Multi-YSA Stake Castles & Coasters Night, 6:00 pm.

November 2nd

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

November 3rd

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

November 9th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

November 10th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

Stake Relief Society Activity @ RMI at 6:30 pm. Check our Stake Relief Society page for more info!

November 12th

Stake Service Day - Mesa Temple Open House. To sign-up, visit the Stake Temple / Family History webpage.

November 14th

"Why I Believe" Fireside @ Kimball East Stake Center 7:00 pm. Check our Stake Missionary page for more details!

November 16th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

November 17th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

Quarterly Bishopric Training @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

November 20th

Stake Service Day - Mesa Temple Open House. To sign-up, visit the Stake Temple / Family History webpage.

November 23rd

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

November 24th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

November 25th

Happy Thanksgiving!

October 2021

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October 2nd-3rd

General Conference. To watch it live, click here!

October 4th

Special Multi-Stake YSA Mesa Temple Open House Tour and Social 6:00 pm. Check out the Stake Temple /Family History page for more details!

October 4th - 8th

Institute Fall Break - No Institute Classes at the Red Mountain Institute this week!

October 6th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

October 8-9th

Stake Camp Out

October 12th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

October 13th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

October 17th

Red Mountain Institute Devotional with Elder Ulisses Soares @ RMI 5:00 pm. Check our Stake Institute page for more details!

October 19th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

October 20th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

October 23-24th

Stake Conference! To learn more about the activities planned, click HERE!

October 26th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

September 2021

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September 1st

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

September 2nd

Stake Co-Ed Volleyball @ the Tri-Stake Center 7:00 p.m.

September 7th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

September 8th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

Something Extraordinary Stake Relief Society Evening: Red Mountain Institute - 6:30 pm. All Stake Relief Society members are encouraged to attend.

September 9th

Stake Co-Ed Volleyball @ the Tri-Stake Center 7:00 p.m.

September 12th

Face to Face for Young Single Adults with Elder David A. Bednar @ Red Mountain Institute at 7:00 pm.

September 14th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

September 15th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

September 16th

Stake Co-Ed Volleyball @ the Tri-Stake Center 7:00 p.m.

September 21st

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

September 22nd

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

Stake Quarterly Bishopric Training Meeting @ Red Mountain Institute 6:00 pm.

September 23rd

Stake Co-Ed Softball @ Cooley 7:00 p.m.

September 26th

YSA Five Stake Regional Temple Fireside @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

September 28th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

Mesa Temple Grounds Flower Planting Service Project 5:00 pm

September 30th

Stake Co-Ed Softball @ Cooley 7:00 p.m.

August 2021

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August 2nd

Highland Park Ward Talent Show Preliminary Event @ Cooley Park Building 7:00 pm.

August 3rd

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

August 4th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

Stake Co-Ed Volleyball @ the Tri-Stake Center 7:00 p.m.

August 7th

Stake Institute Open House and Carnival Circus Dance @ the Red Mountain Institute Building from 7-10:30 pm. Check the Stake's Institute page for details.

August 9th

Countryside Park Ward Talent Show Preliminary Event @ 24th Street Building 7:00 pm.

Canyon Lake Ward Talent Show Preliminary Event @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

August 10th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

August 11th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

Stake Co-Ed Volleyball @ the Tri-Stake Center 7:00 p.m.

August 12th

Mesa Az Temple Visitors' Center Dedication broadcast at 7:00 pm. See the Stake Temple and Family History page for additional details! View the broadcast from the new Mesa Temple Visitors' Center website: https://mesatemple.org.

August 15th

Worldwide Education Devotional for Young Single Adults with BYU Pathway Worldwide at 5:30 pm. See the Stake Self-Reliance / Pathway page for the link and more details.

August 16th

Chaparral Park Ward Talent Show Preliminary Event @ Cooley Park Building 7:00 pm.

Eden Park Ward Talent Show Preliminary Event @ 24th Street Building 7:00 pm.

Painted Mountain Ward Talent Show Preliminary Event @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

August 17th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

August 18th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

August 19th

Stake Co-Ed Volleyball @ the Tri-Stake Center 7:00 p.m.

August 22nd

Stake Priesthood Meeting, 7:00 p.m. @ the Red Mountain Institute - South Chapel. All Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthood holders within the YSA East Stake should attend.

Stake Relief Society Meeting, 7:00 p.m. @ the Red Mountain Institute - North Chapel. All Sisters within the YSA East Stake are invited to attend.

August 23rd

Ward Talent Show Preparation

August 24th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

August 26th

Stake Co-Ed Volleyball @ the Tri-Stake Center 7:00 p.m.

August 30th

Stake Talent Show Finalists @ Kimball Stake Center (1266 South 32nd Street, Mes) at 7:00 pm.

August 31st

Red Mountain Institute Blood Drive @ the RMI from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Check out the Stake Service Opportunities page for details.

July 2021

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July 1st

POSTPONED! Stake Basketball at Mesa Interstake Center - HVAC issues.

July 6th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

July 7th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

July 8th

POSTPONED! Stake Basketball at Mesa Interstake Center - HVAC issues.

July 11th

Special Stake Fireside featuring David Senior & rebroadcast of the Worldwide Broadcast on Sharing the Gospel - 7:00 p.m. at the Red Mountain Institute. For more information visit the Church's event webpage.

July 13th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

July 14th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

July 15th

Stake Basketball at Mesa Interstake Center 7-9 pm.

July 20th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

July 21st

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

July 22nd

Stake Basketball resumes at Mesa Interstake Center 7-9 pm.

July 24th

Stake Salt River Float - Canceled Due to Weather - Stake Games Day 3:00 pm at the RMI

July 26th

Stake Basketball at Red Mountain Institute building 7-9 pm.

July 27th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

July 31st

Superstition Mountain Ward Talent Show Preliminary Event @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

June 2021

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June 1st

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:30 pm.

June 2nd

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

June 3rd

Stake Basketball at Mesa Interstake Center 7-9 pm.

June 8th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

June 9th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

June 10th

Stake Basketball at Mesa Interstake Center 7-9 pm.

June 10th

Stake Basketball at Mesa Interstake Center 7-9 pm.

June 13th

Single Adult Face to Face with Elder Andersen, Sister Bingham and Sister Eubank. For more info, follow this LINK!

June 15th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

June 16th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

June 17th

Stake Basketball at Mesa Interstake Center 7-9 pm.

June 22nd

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

June 24th

Stake Basketball at Mesa Interstake Center 7-9 pm.

June 26th

Stake Golf Tournament. More details will be posted soon on the Stake Sports & Athletics page.

June 29th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

May 2021

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May 2nd

Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with Elder Gary E. Stevenson at 6:00 pm. at the Red Mountain Institute building with refreshments following the broadcast. Visit the Activities Committee page for more information.

Stake Choir Practice @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm. See the Stake Music page for more information.

May 4th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

May 5th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

Something Extraordinary Stake Relief Society Evening: "Let's Fiesta!" - Table Topics & Tacos, Red Mountain Institute - 6:30 pm. All Stake Relief Society members are encouraged to attend. See the Stake Relief Society page for more information.

May 9th

Stake Choir Practice @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm. See the Stake Music page for more information.

May 11th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

May 12th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

May 15th

Saturday Session of Stake Conference at 7:00 p.m. at the Red Mountain Institute.

May 16th

Leadership Session of Stake Conference at 9:00 a.m. at the Red Mountain Institute.

General Session Stake Conference at 11:00 a.m. at the Red Mountain Institute.

Lunch Session Stake Conference at 1:15 p.m. at the Red Mountain Institute.

May 18th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

May 19th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

May 25th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:00 pm.

April 2021

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April 1st

Stake Sports @ Cooley Park - 7pm to 9pm

April 3rd and 4th

General Conference

April 4th

Easter Sunday

April 6th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:30 pm.

April 7th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

April 8th

Stake Sports @ Cooley Park - 7pm to 9pm

April 13th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:30 pm.

April 14th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

April 15th

Stake Sports @ Cooley Park - 7pm to 9pm

April 18th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

April 20th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:30 pm.

April 21st

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

April 22nd

Stake Sports @ Cooley Park - 7pm to 9pm

April 27th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:30 pm.

April 29th - 30th

BYU Women's Conference

Stake Sports @ Cooley Park - 7pm to 9pm

March 2021

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March 2nd

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:30 pm.

March 3rd

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

March 4th

Stake Sports @ Cooley Park - 7pm to 9pm

March 7th

Young Adult Regiional Devotional w/ President M. Russell Ballard - 5:00 p.m. You can watch the devotional using this link: YouTube Live

March 9th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:30 pm.

March 10th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

March 11th

Stake Sports @ Cooley Park - 7pm to 9pm

March 16th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:30 pm.

March 17th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

March 18th

Stake Sports @ Cooley Park - 7pm to 9pm

March 21st

Stake Relief Society Leadership Meeting @ Red Mountain Institute, Room 103, Time=TBD

March 23rd

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:30 pm.

March 24th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

Something Extraordinary Stake Relief Society Evening: "Power Girls", Red Mountain Institute - North Chapel at 7:00 pm. For more info, visit the Stake Relief Society page!

BYU Pathway Devotional, Red Mountain Institute South Chapel @ 7:00 pm. For more information visit our Stake Self-Reliance / Pathway page!

March 25th

Stake Sports @ Cooley Park - 7pm to 9pm

March 27th

Handel’s ‘Messiah,’ by the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square - 7pm

https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/event/handels-messiah-by-the-tabernacle-choir-and-orchestra-at-temple-square

March 28th

Stake / Regional Fireside with Elder Wilford Anderson 7:00 pm. For more information visit our Stake Activities Committee page!

March 29th

Stake Bishops BBQ. For more information visit our Stake Activities Committee page!

March 30th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:30 pm.

February 2021

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February 2nd

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:30 pm.

February 3rd

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

February 4th

Stake Volleyball - Mesa Az InterStake Center (Tentative)

February 9th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:30 pm.

February 10th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

February 16th

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:30 pm.

February 17th

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

February 21st

Stake Temple Recommend Interviews @ Stake Offices 6-7 pm.

February 23rd

Stake Book of Mormon Read @ Red Mountain Institute 7:30 pm.

February 25th

RootsTech Connect 2021 with Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

February 28th

YSA East Stake Fireside - Elder Wilford Anderson

2021 Ward Meeting Schedule

Expand this section to see the buildings assigned to our stake and the wards that meet at each location.

Several wards at the RMI will begin their block meetings at new times in August! Open this section to learn more!

As our Stake continues to return to normal schedules, the following adjustments in block meeting and sacrament services are being instituted effective August 1st.

New Ward meeting schedules beginning August 1st, 2021!

Red Mountain Institute Building ( 7126 East McKellips Road ) :

10:00 - 12:00 pm - Superstition Mountain Ward

11:30 am - 1:30 pm - Canyon Lake Ward

1:00 - 3:00 pm - Painted Mountain Ward

Cooley Park Building ( 3345 East McLellan Road ):

11:30 am - 1:30 pm - Chaparral Park Ward

1:30 - 3:30 pm - Highland Park Ward

24th Street Building ( 1315 South 24th Street ):

10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Eden Park Ward

12:30 - 2:30 pm - Countryside Park Ward

Covid protocols and precautions remain in effect! Stake Members are encouraged to continue practicing safe distancing when necessary while maintaining the cleanliness of buildings.

COVID Protocols for In-Person Sacrament Meeting Attendance

Regularly and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water or clean them with an alcohol-based hand rub.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick (this may include avoiding shaking hands or other customary greetings).
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Maintain at least six feet (two meters) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
Follow public health agency recommendations for using a face mask.

For more information, please visit: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/coronavirus-update

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Special Christmas Message From the Mesa Arizona YSA East Stake Presidency

December 2021

Stake Christmas Giving Machine Service Project December 2021

Stake New Year's Eve Party December 31, 2021

Mesa Temple Re-Dedication Services

December 12, 2021

November 2021

An SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARYFun Fall Evening

We invite you to come inside.

The open house is free but reservations are required.

Mesa Az Temple Open House Service Opportunities Announced!

* Tier 3 Volunteers Needed *

A Special Message from the Mesa Temple Open House Committee!

Multi-YSA Stake Castles & Coasters Night November 1st

Our Fall Co-Ed Softball Has Concluded!

Congratulations to the Highland Park Ward! The Mesa Az YSA East Stake Softball Champions!

Stake Softball Schedule

Tournament play! Double elimination! Thursday Nov. 4th.

October 2021

Special Self-Reliance / Pathway Class - One Night Only!

Mesa Arizona Mission Live Concert

Stake Conference October 23rd & 24th!

Red Mountain Institute Devotional October 17th!

Stake Camp Out - October 8 & 9

Friday Activities:

Saturday Activities

Multi-YSA Stake Mesa Temple Open House Tours

October 4th

SAFETY & SECURITY

September 2021

Stake Temple Open House Service Project

September 28th

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm!

Multi-YSA Stake Mesa Temple Open House Devotional

September 26th

Special Face to Face with Elder David A. Bednar

September 12th!

Co-Ed Volleyball Concludes This Week!

All teams will have a game this week!

The Mesa Az YSA East Stake volleyball season concludes Thursday, September 16th at the Tri-Stake Center!

August 2021

Red Mountain Institute Blood Drive Service Project

August 31st!

Stake Talent Show

August 30th!

Education Devotional for Young Single Adults Broadcast August 15th

Mesa Temple Visitors Center Dedication August 12th

Stake Institute Carnival &

Circus Dance

August 7th!

Self-Reliance Institute Classes in August!

Meet Our Facilitators!

July 2021

Stake Game Day on July 24th!

Stake Fireside w/ David Senior & Worldwide Sharing the Gospel Rebroadcast on July 11th!

June 2021

Our 2021 Stake Golf Tournament Is In The Bag!

Congrats to all the players and participants!

Our Stake Golf Tournament Confirmed For June 26th!

Hurry! The Registration Deadline Has Been Extended to Friday, June 25th!

May 2021

Stake Conference May 15-16th!

Something Extraordinary YSA Relief Society Activity - "Table Talk & Tacos"

Stake Conference May 15-16th!

Stake Conference Is Approaching!

Saturday, May 15th

Sunday, May 16th

Come Join our YSA Stake Choir!

May 3rd is Hugs from Holly Day!

Join us on May 3, as we honor and celebrate #hugsfromhollyday.

President and Sister Heap's Granddaughter, Holly, was known to give the best hugs, and her love for everyone and everything in life was contagious. Let’s spread this joy as we scatter sunshine in Holly’s honor on her birthday.

Today would have been Holly's 8th Birthday!

Click or tap the photo or HERE to learn more!

Check Out Our May Institute Class Offering!

Emergency Preparedness - Preparing a Bug Out Bag w/ a Bug Out Camp Out!

An SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY
Fun Fall Evening