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Sunday, July 12th, 2026

710 South 800 East, Orem, Utah 84097

Orem YSA 27th Ward Ward Conference

Presiding: Bishop Joseph Turk Conducting: Bishop Joseph Turk

Accompanist: Karissa Gillespie Chorister: Madi Mendenhall

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Opening Hymn: #6 ~ Redeemer of Israel

Opening Invocation: Aubrianna Kimball

WARD/STAKE BUSINESS

Sacrament Hymn: #170 ~ God, Our Father, Hear Us Pray

Administration of the Sacrament

Speaker 1: Corbin Gale

Intermediate Hymn: #308 ~ Love One Another

Speaker 2: Katie Clove

Closing Hymn: #152 ~ God Be With You Until We Meet Again

Closing Benediction: Samuel Galbraith

Announcements

rejoice team at temple square

Sign up to be a part of the "Rejoice Team" at the 2027 Salt Lake City Temple Open House Celebration. Volunteers serve within waves of the dates below, commiting to 3-4 hour shifts per week.

Wave #1: February 22 - May 31, 2027

Wave #2: May 24 - August 15, 2027

Wave #3: August 9 - October 1, 2027

Click below to sign up and learn more:

together in christ - 2026 UTAH YSA Conference

"Together in Christ is a regional gathering for young single adults ages 18–35. Over the course of the weekend, participants come together to worship, learn from inspired leaders, serve, and build meaningful connections centered on Jesus Christ.

Christ-centered Devotionals: featuring inspired messages to strengthen faith
Interactive Workshops: focused on discipleship, relationships, and navigating young adulthood with faith.
Service and Social Events: designed to foster unity, belonging, and uplifting friendships."

Ward ANNOUNCEMENTS

Munch and Mingle: 2nd (07/12) & 4th (07/26) Sundays following block of meetings at 12:30pm
Stake Institute - Every Wednesday evening starting at 6:30pm
Ward Choir - Every Sunday after the block or Munch & Mingle in Music Room (south hall)
Self Reliance Course - Taking a break until May
Temple Prep Classes - Immediately after the block each Sunday (Spencer Nadauld)
Friday Night Lights - July 31st, August 14th, August 28th

Upcoming:

FHE - TBD
Temple Baptisms - July 9th at the Orem Temple for proxy baptisms and confirmations
Joint Stake Activity, America 250 - July 11th, 4pm - 8pm at the chapel for service activities, yard games, and summer treats
Food & Care Coalition - October 4th

Recurring

Sacrament Meeting: 10:30am - 12:30pm ; 710 S 800 E, Orem, UT 84097 East Chapel
Sunday School: 1st and 3rd Sunday at 11:30am Come Follow Me (South RS room, Room 101 in the southeast corner, and Family History Library)
Relief Society (in South RS room) and Elders Quorum North (in room 101, southeast corner) Elder Quorum South (Temple and Family History Center, west end), 2nd and 4th Sunday at 11:30am
Self-Reliance Course on Tuesdays for Money Management: Hosted by Cole Black at his home (465 S 850 E, Orem, UT) at 7pm
Stake Institute on Wednesdays: Dinner is provided at 6:30pm with classes 7:10 pm without any registration. Click HERE for more information. Stake Institute will conclude for the holidays December 10, 2025 and continue in early- to mid-January 2026
Temple Prep Classes: Classes at Institute each Wednesday evening (see above)
Family History Center: Classes at Institute each Wednesday evening (see above)
Marriage Prep Classes: Class at Institute each Wednesday ; contact Brother Ford (615-423-0014) or Sister Ford (801-404-0429) directly for more information
Addiction Recovery Program Meeting for Men: Tuesday evenings, 7:30 pm ; stake high council room, west side of the building.
Ward History: Do you have pictures or memories of significant ward events, talks, lessons, or experiences? Please share them with Nathan Shaffer at 925-813-5135 / nathanshaffer17@gmail.com.

2026 THEME

Together we arrived at three ward goals, which, if followed, will lead us on the path to JOY:

- 1. We center our focus on Jesus Christ
  2. We make and keep sacred covenants
  3. We seek the charity of Christ to know and love every ward member

Additional Information

Appointments with Bishop: Please contact Daniel Lefgren (Exec. Secretary) at 801-897-7934
Stake recommends by appointment only: Please go to the following link to sign up for an interview: HERE
Stake Building Scheduling: Please go to the following link: HERE
Ward Instagram: Follow HERE
Ward Facebook: Join HERE
Ward Text Updates: To subscribe, complete the new member form at the bottom of this page
Ward Program: For any updates, changes, or suggestions to the ward program please contact the Communications Co-Chair: Zoe Bastian 801-310-1364
Ward History: Click HERE

Ward Leadership

Bishop: Joseph Turk (801-897-7934 - please contact executive secretary, Daniel Lefgren, for appointments)

1st Counselor: Brian Hobbs (949-610-6024)

2nd Counselor: Gage Watt (801-915-3101)

Executive Secretary: Daniel Lefgren (801-897-7934)

Ward Clerk: Nathan Shaffer (925-813-5135)

Relief Society President: Whitney Pickrel (701-368-1702)

Northern Elders Quorum President: Mitch Moore (801-997-8870)

Southern Elders Quorum President: Hank Cox (951-213-1700)

Sunday School President: Cody Bergquist (801-755-0083)

Communication Specialists: Savannah Salo (626-774-6028) ; Drew Wilson (801-641-1527)

Ward Activities Chairs: Isaiah Rawlins (801-369-1588) ; Emma Johnson (801-231-1732)

Ward Home Evening Chairs: Harrison Brown (801-699-2931) ; Alison Call (980-309-7701)

High Council Representative:

Full-Time Sister Missionaries: 385-251-7772 or email here

New Member Move-In/Move-Out Forms

If you are a new member and need your records moved into the ward, please fill out our New Member Move-In Form.
If you have recently moved out or our ward or are moving soon, please call or text ward clerk, Brother Shaffer, at 925-813-5135!

Spiritual Thought

the "joyful" 27th ward

"Be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith."

President Thomas S. Monson

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