May 30th at 11am
Rob Birkmeyer Funeral
May 31st
Combined 2nd hour: Inspired freedoms granted by the Constitution and Declaration of Independence
Potluck Linger Longer after church
June 3-6
Meet at church with all gear from the packing list at 6:00am on June 3rd.
Bring a sack lunch and money for traveling snacks.
YCL's will travel with the stake staff on June 2nd.
Click HERE to access the packing list.
June 3-6
Meet at the McQueen Building at 1:30pm for a 2 pm departure.
Bring all equipment, supplies, extra snacks for the road, $15 for dinner in Kingman
Click HERE to access the itinerary and packing list.
The following links are available to access volunteer opportunities for Operation Back to School. They are open at this time for churches, businesses, etc. that are sponsoring/donating items to OBTSC this year. On May 22 the links go live for everyone else. That means if you would like to participate in person, please don't hesitate as these openings fill up fast.
Thank you for all you do!!
Donation Inventory Count Day - June 22nd
Operation Back to School: Stuffing Backpacks (June 23rd & June 24th)
Pre-Event Set Up Day- Operation Back to School - (July 9)
Operation Back to School 2026 - Event Distribution Day (July 11)
“And thou shalt abide in me, and I in you; therefore walk with me.”
—Moses 6:34
Click here to see the Announcements for May
All Relief Society Announcements can also be found on the bulletin board outside of the Relief Society Room which is updated monthly.
We also have a Facebook page - Friends of Ray Ward Relief Society.
Stake Women’s Scripture Class
Wednesdays 10:00 am - Cooper Building - “Sweet is the Word” Scripture class.
We hope to see you there. Come join us!
Young Men’s Mid-Week Activity
Tuesday or Thursday
7:00-8:30pm - Details TBD
Foundations for the Future - Life and Mission Prep Classes
2nd and 4th Sundays, 3:00pm
All youth getting ready to graduate from High School, Begin College, or Serve a Mission should make an effort to attend the Foundations for the Future - Life and Mission Prep Classes taught by Br. Ryan Poulson.
Refreshments will be served.
Young Women’s Mid-Week Activity
Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm
Details TBD
The Ray Ward Young Women Newsletter has all the info on mid-week activities, Sunday lessons, birthdays, Stake events, links to other youth resources, and more.
Foundations for the Future - Life and Mission Prep Classes
2nd and 4th Sundays, 3:00pm
All youth getting ready to graduate from High School, Begin College, or Serve a Mission should make an effort to attend the Foundations for the Future - Life and Mission Prep Classes taught by Br. Ryan Poulson.
Refreshments will be served.
Small Group Sunday School Class
1st and 3rd Sundays 2nd hour - in the High Council room.
Small group Adult Sunday School class is taught each 1st and 3rd Sunday by Br Streeter and Br. Fisher and will meet in the High Council room. The class follows the 2025 Doctrine and Covenants “Come Follow Me” curriculum with a focus on gospel basics. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Come Follow Me for Home and Church
2026 Old Testament Study Guides
Hardcopy Come Follow Me Study Guides for 2026 are available upon request. The digital version is also available in the Gospel Library App and on the Church website.
Church Magazines Available for Free!
The Ray Ward Bishopric encourages families to subscribe to the paper versions of the church magazines. Liahona, Youth, and Friend magazines are now available at no cost. More details here.
Primary Activity Days
(ages 8-11)
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
4:30-5:30pm at the Church
All primary children age 8-11 and their friends are invited to participate in Activities every 1st and 3rd Tuesday. Activities will focus on a mix of Physical, Spiritual, Social, and Intellectual learning and development.
Please sign up to feed our Elders on the sign up sheet that is passed around at church, or contact Brother Jolly at (360)-707-8877
Missionary Dinners - 5:00pm, every day
Ray Ward is responsible for Dinners - all month long.
Preferred dinner time is 5:00pm, but can be adjusted upon request.
All 36+ Singles Invited
Gilbert Temple Night and Social
Every 1st Friday, 7:00PM Session
8:45-11PM Social at 3307 S Greenfield Road
Dance
Every 3rd Friday
1115 E Ray Rd (Chandler)
8:30-11:30PM
$5 Donation
Fireside
Every 3rd Sunday
1115 E Ray Rd (Chandler)
7:00PM
Insta-Choir numbers will be announced day of.
Regular practice is likely on hold until the Christmas season.
Weed Temple Day
Every 3rd Saturday
6:00PM
Missed the Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults?
Click to Stream the Devotional from May 3, 2026
Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Sister Lesa Stevenson shared a message about lifelong discipleship.
Unofficial ward Facebook page.
Join our Sacrament meeting on Zoom.