ward announcements

church building cleaning

Would you be surprised to see Jesus cleaning our stake center? It's who He is! Take a chance and serve any Saturday morning at 8:00 AM this June, July, and August.

operation back to school

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)

starting september 6th

Beginning the first week of September 2026, the Sunday class meeting schedule will change. These updates are meant to help members:

Focus more on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Strengthen gospel learning at home.
Increase fellowship, belonging, and community at church.

In the adjusted schedule, Sunday School, Relief Society, priesthood quorums, and Young Women classes will be held each Sunday, with shorter class periods. Primary will continue to be held weekly. New Sunday curriculum will also be introduced for Aaronic Priesthood quorums and Young Women classes.

Come Follow Me Lesson Schedule

August 2:

2 Chronicles 14–20; 26; 30

Ezra 1; 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8

August 16:

Esther

Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42

2026 Youth Theme: Walk With Me

“And thou shalt abide in me, and I in you; therefore walk with me.”

—Moses 6:34

Click here to see the Announcements for July

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.

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

at Dayton Home.

614 E. Sipapu Dr, Gilbert, AZ

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

at Dayton Home.

614 E. Sipapu Dr, Gilbert, AZ

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.