Mark your calendar and join YSAs from Mesa East, Mesa West, Gilbert, Tempe, and Phoenix Stakes at our New Year's Eve Celebration on Friday, December 29th from 8:00 pm to Midnight!
We are helping with parking from December 15-21st from 5:30 - 9:30PM. Only 12 people are needed each night for that single shift. They will meet at the box trailer in the south parking lot next to the garden shop. Please dress comfortably but warm. Sunday dress not required. The assignment for each ward will still be as follows:
Canyon Lake - 12/15
Chaparral Park - 12/18
Countryside Park - 12/17
Eden Park - 12/16
Highland Park - 12/19
Painted Mountain - 12/20
Superstition Mountain - 12/21
Consider participating in the Christmas season this year by giving service at the giving machines this year. We have the opportunity to tend to the giving machines from 9-11PM on the following dates. We have assigned the following wards to specific nights but feel free to sign up for whatever day works best for you.
Volunteers: Giving Machines (signupgenius.com)
Canyon Lake - 11/19, 12/08, 12/30
Chaparral Park - 11/23, 12/12,
Countryside Park - 11/24, 12/15
Eden Park - 11/28, 12/19
Highland Park - 11/29, 12/20
Painted Mountain - 12/02, 12/24
Superstition Mountain - 12/07, 12/25
Elder Quentin L. Cook and Sister Mary G. Cook will speak to young adults during a worldwide devotional on Sunday, November 19, 2023. A multi-stake fireside will be held at the RMI at 7:00 pm and members of our stake are invited to join with the members of the participating stakes to view the broadcast! All young adults ages 18–30 are invited to participate.
Members of our Stake who are 27 and older are cordially invited to our inaugural 27 Up activity on November 17th at 6:30 pm. Check the flyer for the address. RSVP to Morgan Roberts. Reservations are recommended. Dinner, yard games, and a fire pit will be enjoyed by those in attendance! 27 Ups! See you there?
Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will speak to Young Adults across Arizona from the Red Mountain Institute building on Sunday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m. The Mesa Arizona YSA East Stake will host this fireside.
All young adults are invited to mark their calendars and plan to attend an opportunity to hear from this Prophet and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. To learn more about Elder Rasband, you can visit this link!
Elder Rasband has held numerous Church callings, including full-time missionary in the Eastern States Mission (1970-1972), Temple Square missionary guide, bishop, and member of the Church’s Sesquicentennial Committee. He presided over the New York, New York North Mission from 1996 to 1999.
In 1976 he joined Huntsman Container Company as a sales representative, and in 1987, he was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Huntsman Chemical Corporation.
When he left Huntsman Chemical Corporation in 1996 to serve as a mission president in New York, he was also serving as a member of the Board of Directors.
November 3-4, 2023
Hosted by the Mesa East YSA Stake
This special BYU Organ Workshop will be held at the Tempe Institute of Religion located at 1000 South McAllister Ave., Tempe AZ 85281.
Events are free and open to the public.
For a complete listing of all activities, and to register for the workshops, visit:
https://organ.byu.edu/workshops/phoenix/
Please be sure to register by Oct. 31st.
We are so excited to announce the visit of Elder Kyle A. Vest of the Seventy for our stake conference on Oct 28-29, 2023. Please check out the special invitation from our Stake Presidency and the Letter from Elder Kyle A. Vest! We look forward to seeing all of you at our upcoming Stake Conference!
Stake choir practice begins Sunday, October 8, 4:00 - 5:00 pm at the RMI. We are excited to prepare a few songs for the upcoming conference with a visiting Area Seventy.
Stake choir practice begins Sunday, October 8, 4:00 - 5:00 pm at the RMI. We are excited to prepare a few songs for the upcoming conference with a visiting Area Seventy.
2024 Audition Information
Auditions for cast members in the Mesa Easter Pageant: Jesus the Christ will be done online again this year. Applications and video submissions will be accepted from September 1 to October 1. Please note: There will be no extension to this deadline. Please click the link below or the pageant photo for the online audition form:
https://forms.gle/o4na3q35T9dsFiXb7
More information can be found at https://mesatemple.org/easter/
Due to facility challenges at the Mesa AZ Salt River Stake building, the Mesa AZ Salt River Stake will be holding its Stake Conference on September 16th and 17th at the Red Mountain Institute Building. As a result, all YSA wards and meetings typically held at the RMI on that Sunday will be relocated to the McDowell Building located at 7752 East McDowell Road, MESA, Arizona 85207-1223.
All Ward meetings and activities including ward leadership meetings, interviews, choir practices, and linger longers scheduled for that day will be held at this McDowell building.
For complete details regarding room assignments, temporary Bishop Office assignments, and the Temporary Stake Office location on this date, please consult the map below:
Mark your calendars and get ready to kick up your heels for our Institute Kick-Off Barn Dance!
When: Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Time: 7 pm
Where: Red Mountain Institute Building
Watch for more information soon!
Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus, of the Young Women General Presidency, has been asked by the Church to speak to all the young adults in the Phoenix Valley. This wonderful event will be held at the Tempe Institute on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at 6:00 PM.
Mark your calendar, grab your friends, and come join Young Adults from all over the greater Phoenix area for this unique devotional opportunity!
Tickets are usually $43.50, but have been discounted to $20, with each person responsible to buy their own ticket. Dinner and drinks are included.
Signup requested (see links below) to get a dinner headcount.
Sunsplash Waterpark
155 W Hampton Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210
Saturday, August 26, 3-9pm
Facebook event page: https://tinyurl.com/yc6e2nx3
RSVP (Needed for Dinner headcount): https://shorturl.at/efCQ4
Dinner served 5:30-7pm (Burgers, hot dogs, chips, sodas, water, and veggies)
Leaders are also welcome!
The month of July our stake has the opportunity to serve the temple by helping prepare the Mesa Temple Christmas lights displays for this coming December. This will be at 7PM at the interstake center. The wards will go the following Mondays:
July 10th - Highland Park and Eden Park
July 17th - Canyon Lake
July 24th - Countryside Park and Painted Mountain
Julu 31st - Superstition Mountain and Chaparral Park
A prayer and spiritual thought need to be assigned to begin the service and there needs to be another prayer assigned at the close, if you are sharing a Monday, please work that out between the wards. One option often done is that wards bring food for after the service, for this there is a fridge/freezer available at the facility if needed.
President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency and his wife, Sister Kristen Oaks, will speak to Young adults during a worldwide devotional from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on May 21, 2023.
The devotional is for young adults ages 18-30, married or single, who are encouraged to invite and gather with friends to hear President and Sister Oaks’ messages.
In North or South America, young adults can view the live broadcast on Sunday, May 21, at 6 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time.
Young adults in other areas of the world will view the rebroadcast the afternoon and evening of May 28.
The event will be recorded and available to watch on Gospel Library (online and app).
Mark your calendars and get ready to join us for Stake Conference on Saturday, May 6th, and Sunday. May 7th!
The theme for this Conference is "Discipleship of Christ". This will be an outstanding weekend and all members or friends of the Mesa AZ YSA East Stake are encouraged and invited to attend.
Our Stake Choir will be participating in Stake Conference. We need all interested voices! For rehearsal information, visit our Stake Music Page!
Mark your calendars and get ready to join us for Stake Conference on Saturday, May 6th, and Sunday. May 7th!
The theme for this Conference is "Discipleship of Christ". 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 Session at 7:00 -8:30 p.m. at the Red Mountain Institute.
Leadership Session at 9:00 -10:30 a.m. at the Red Mountain Institute.
Who should attend the 9:00 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, the Stake Relief Society Advisory Council, All Ward Relief Society and Elders Quorum Presidencies including Secretaries, all Ward Sunday School Presidencies including Secretaries, and Stake and Ward Mission Leaders. Anyone at a Ward Level who regularly attends a 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. Hoopes (Stake High Council) regarding parking and Sis. Anderson regarding the Lunch Session.
When: Sunday, April 30th, 2023
Where: Red Mountain Institute Building
Time: 7:00 pm
Brother Corbitt has given the following invitation, “In preparation for the devotional please invite the young adults to read and ponder Alma 5 and Alma 32. (What is faith? How do we obtain it? Increase it? Etc.)”.
ABOUT Brother Corbitt:
Brother Ahmad S. Corbitt is a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He earned a degree in sociology and a law degree, both in New Jersey. He has worked as a trial lawyer, general counsel, and government and public relations executive in NJ, NY, and DE. He was recently recruited to work for the Church’s Missionary Department.
Brother Corbitt has served as a full-time missionary in the Puerto Rico San Juan Mission, stake president in New Jersey, and president of the Dominican Republic Santo Domingo East Mission. He and his wife, Jayne, have six children and 12 grandchildren.
From March 28 - April 8 the temple is asking for volunteers from 7-10:30PM to serve at the easter pageant. There are a variety of tasks that will be assigned when you arrive. Please sign up with this sign-up genius. Thank you!
Frontline 2023: EP Frontline Volunteers 2023 (signupgenius.com)
We're excitedly planning for the return of the Stake Bishop's BBQ! This signature event is being scheduled for March 27th at the Red Mountain Institute. Mark your calendars and prepare your tummies for some yummies!
Monday, March 27, 2023
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
North parking lot at the Red Mountain Institute Building (7126 E. McKellips Rd. Mesa 85207) - We strongly encourage carpooling!!
Casual dress
The global family history gathering will be March 2–4, 2023, with an in-person event in the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City to complement its online experience.
The theme for RootsTech 2023 is “Uniting.” RootsTech is all about bringing people, stories, memories, technology, innovation, communities and, ultimately, families together.
Plan to join millions of virtual and in-person attendees March 2–4, 2023, for inspiring keynote addresses, instructive classes, innovative technologies, and most of all, the ability to connect people to their family — past, present, and future.
For more information about RootsTech 2023, visit RootsTech.org. To help learn more about the registration options and process, see this the live question-and-answer session on Facebook.
The 2023 event marks the 13th year of this global gathering. In 2022, over 3 million people participated online. Since the beginning, innovation has been a guiding principle for RootsTech.
All games will be played at the Cooley Park fields on the following dates, beginning at 7:00 pm with the second game beginning at 8:00 pm.
Each ward will play two games per night. Co-ed Softball rules are in effect (there must be a minimum of 3 female players on the field.
Watch for more information and the full schedule here on this site shortly!
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!
Power of the Lamb is a musical celebration of the power of faith in Jesus Christ in our lives. The program helps us discover the source of spiritual power, the power we can access in our own personal lives. As we “offer our whole souls” to Jesus Christ, He gives us power to “overcome the world” and “become saints.” It is the “power of the lamb of God” that will “descend upon” us and sustain us in the coming challenges leading up to our Savior’s coming.
FEBRUARY 25th 7:00 PM
Red Mountain High School
7301 E. Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207
Doors open at 6:15 PM on a first come first served basis.
Saving seats will not be permitted.
Check the website "powerofthelamb.org" for more information!
Come and Join us for the Cheesiest Valentine’s Day Party Ever!
February 14th, 7pm
Red Mountain Institute, 7126 E McKellips Rd.
We are serving Quesadillas, Cheese and Broccoli Soup, Grilled Cheese, Charcuterie, Cheese Puffs, Cheese-its, Cheetos, Cheese Whiz, and so much more. We also have the best games to make it a totally memorable activity.
Grab your pickleball partner and lace up your court shoes! Our YSA East Stake Pickleball Tournament registration is underway! The tournament will be held on February 9th and 16th from 7-10 pm at the Red Mountain Institute building (The Gathering Place)!
Use the QR code on the flyer or this link to register your team! All skill levels are invited!
Expand this section to see the buildings assigned to our stake and the wards that meet at each location.
10:00 - 12:00 pm - Canyon Lake Ward
11:30 am - 1:30 pm - Painted Mountain Ward
1:00 - 3:00 pm - Superstition Mountain Ward
11:30 am - 1:30 pm - Highland Park Ward
1:30 - 3:30 pm - Chaparral Park Ward
10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Eden Park Ward
1:00 - 3:00 pm - Countryside Park Ward
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
Expand this section to see the schedule for upcoming ward conference dates!
Eden Park Ward
Countryside Park Ward
Painted Mountain Ward
Canyon Lake Ward
Superstition Mountain Ward
Highland Park Ward
Chaparral Park Ward
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
Join Young Single Adults from across the valley at a special Fireside hosted by the ASU Tempe Institute. Doors open at 5:30 pm so get there early to make sure you get a seat!
On January 8, 2023, join other young adults ages 18-30, married or single, at a worldwide devotional with Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Patricia T. Holland. They will speak from the M. Anthony Burns Arena on the campus of Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, USA, in front of a live audience of young adults.
Plan now to invite and gather with your friends to hear inspired messages that are just for you from one of the Lord’s living Apostles.
The broadcast will be shown at the Red Mountain Institute building at 7 pm!
"Meet Me In 2023"
Join the Mesa East YSA Stake, the Mesa West YSA Stake, and the Phoenix YSA Stake at the Red Mountain Institute building as we ring in the new year! There will be a plethora of fun including a dance, food, inflatables, game room, movie room, and the famous ballon drop!
When: Saturday, December 31st, 2022
Time: 8:00 pm to 12:00 am
Bring Your Favorite Board Games - LDS Standards - No Pets!
Expand this section to see a roster of the events currently scheduled in our YSA East Stake.
December 1st
Stake Leadership Christmas Celebration, RMI,
December 3rd
Stake Fast Sunday
December 6th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
December 7th
Stake Sports - Pickleball at the RMI, 7-9 pm
December 13th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
December 14th
Stake Sports - Pickleball at the RMI, 7-9 pm
December 20th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
December 21st
Stake Sports - Pickleball at the RMI, 7-9 pm
December 27th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
December 29th
Multi-Stake New Year's Eve Celebration at the InterStake Center
Expand this section to see a roster of the events currently scheduled in our YSA East Stake.
November 1st
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
November 8th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
November 12th
November 15th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
November 19th
Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults - Elder Quentin L. Cook & Sister Mary G. Cook
November 22nd
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
November 29th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
November 30th
Stake Sports - Pickleball at the RMI, 7-9 pm
Expand this section to see a roster of the events currently scheduled in our YSA East Stake.
October 1st
General Conference
October 4th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
October 5th
Stake Softball at Cooley Park at 7 pm
October 8th
Stake Fast Sunday
October 11th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
October 12th
Stake Softball at Cooley Park at 7 pm
October 16th
October 18th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
October 19th
Stake Softball at Cooley Park at 7 pm
October 20th
BYU Organ Workshop sponsored by the YSA East Stake, ASU Institute
October 21st
BYU Organ Workshop sponsored by the YSA East Stake, ASU Institute
October 25th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
October 26th
Stake Softball at Cooley Park at 7 pm
October 28th
Stake Conference Service & Sports Activities-Cooley Park at 10 am
Stake Conference Adult Session-RMI at 6 pm
October 29th
Stake Conference Leadership Session-RMI at 9 am
Stake Conference General Session- RMI at 11 am
Stake Conference Lunch Session-RMI at 1 pm
October 30th
Stake Halloween Party at the RMI at 7 pm
Expand this section to see a roster of the events currently scheduled in our YSA East Stake.
September 6th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
September 13th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
September 17th
Stake Council Meeting at the RMI at 6 pm
September 20th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
September 23rd
Stake Soda Social, Games, & Dance at the RMI at 7 pm
September 27th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
Temple Cleaning Assignment, 9:15 pm - 12:00 am - Sign up - Eden Park & Painted Mountain
September 30th
General Conference
Expand this section to see a roster of the events currently scheduled in our YSA East Stake.
August 2nd
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
August 3rd
Stake Volleyball at the Interstake Center
August 9th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
August 10th
Stake Volleyball at the Interstake Center
August 16th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
Temple Cleaning Assignment, 9:15 pm - 12:00 am - Sign up - Chaparral Park & Countryside Park
Project Connect Service Opportunity, Project Connect Aug Volunteer Registration (hscforms.com)
August 23rd
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
August 27th
Young Adult Devotional with Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus, of the Young Women General Presidency, Tempe Institute, 6 pm
August 30th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
Stake Institute Kick-Off Barn Dance at the RMI at 7 pm
Expand this section to see a roster of the events currently scheduled in our YSA East Stake.
July 5th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
July 6th
Volleyball at the Tri-Stake Center
July 12th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
July 13th
Volleyball at the Tri-Stake Center
July 19th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
July 20th
Volleyball at the Tri-Stake Center
July 26th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
July 27th
Volleyball at the Tri-Stake Center
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June 1st
Softball at the Cooley Park
June 5th
Canyon Lake Ward Talent Show
June 7th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
June 12th
Countryside Park, Eden Park, Highland Park Ward Talent Shows
June 14th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
June 19th
Chaparral Park Ward Talent Show
June 21st
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
June 22nd
Volleyball at the Tri-Stake Center
June 26th
Stake Talent and Variety Show at Mesa East Stake Center at 7 pm
June 28th
Stake Interviews at the RMI at 6 pm
Expand this section to see a roster of the events currently scheduled in our YSA East Stake.
May 4th
Softball at the Cooley Park
May 6th - 7th
Stake Conference at the RMI
Saturday Evening Session - 7:00 pm
Sunday Leadership Session - 9:00 am
Sunday General Session - 11:00 am
Sunday Lunch Session - 1:00 pm
May 11th
Softball at the Cooley Park
May 15th
Canyon Lake Ward Talent Show
May 18th
Softball at the Cooley Park
May 21st
May 25th
Softball at the Cooley Park
Expand this section to see a roster of the events currently scheduled in our YSA East Stake.
April 1st & 2nd
General Conference
April 20th
Stake Softball at Cooley Park, 7 pm
April 27th
Stake Softball at Cooley Park, 7 pm
April 29th
4 Stake Hawaiian Luau at the Interstake Center, 6 pm
April 30th
5 Stake Institute Fireside with Elder Amhad S. Corbitt