Ray Ward Young Women Newsletter

2026 Youth Theme - Walk with Me

“Behold my Spirit is upon you, wherefore all thy words will I justify; and the mountains shall flee before you, and the rivers shall turn from their course; and thou shalt abide in me, and I in you; therefore walk with me.”

~Moses 6:34

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SUNDAY DISCUSSIONS

New Sunday FSY Curriculum

October - Chapter 10: Your body is sacred

November - Chapter 11: Truth will make you free

December Chapter 12: Jesus Christ brings joy

Resources to Lead Sunday Discussions

New FSY Guide: LINK HERE

FSY Magazines: LINK HERE

HELPFUL TIP: THERE ARE SOME EASY PLANS TO HELP PREPARE FOR LEADING A DISCUSSION AT THE END OF EACH FSY MAGAZINE! 👍😀

First Sunday:

Study the monthly chapter from the FSY guide. Choose an eternal truth, read a scripture, share a personal story, testify. Choose an invitation to help you live what you learned.

Second and Third Sunday:

Discuss a doctrinal topic that supports the eternal truth emphasized in that chapter. Prepare discussion questions and an activity.

Fourth Sunday (Combined Young Women):

Young women study women from the scriptures, focusing on covenant identity and discipleship.

OCTOBER

Tuesday, 10/20

YW/YM Combined (Lead: Ward Youth Council)

Fall Festival Flyers and Get-to-Know-You Competition

7pm, church

Saturday, 10/24

Ray Ward Fall Festival

5:30-8pm, church (See flyer below.)

Youth help set up/take down game tables.

Meet at 3pm to set up.

Meet at 8pm to clean up.

Sunday, 10/25

Sunday YW Combined Discussion

Guest Discussion Leader: Rachel Willes

Class Presidency Meetings

11am, church

🎂 10/27: Happy birthday, Annie!

Tuesday, 10/27

YW Combined

Kickball Challenge (See flyer below)

6pm, Skousen Park

🎂 10/28: Happy birthday, Macy!

🎃 10/31: Happy Halloween!

Rescheduled to Oct.27th!

NOVEMBER

Sunday, 11/1

Sunday Discussion Leaders

Builders of Faith/Messengers of Hope:

Annie, Manning

Gatherers of Light:

Avery, Reynolds

Tuesday, 11/3

No Ward Youth Activity

Stake Youth Fireside on Wednesday instead!

Wednesday, 11/4

Stake Youth Music Fireside

7pm, Stake Center

Sunday, 11/8

Sunday Discussion Leaders

Builders of Faith/Messengers of Hope:

Harper, Heims

Gatherers of Light:

Macy, Jolly

🎂 11/9: Happy birthday, Evelyn!

Tuesday, 11/10

YW Class Activity

Builders of Faith/Messengers of Hope:

Bag Charms Service Project (Lead: Lucy)

Gatherers of Light:

Rolls and Freezer Jam (Lead: Claire)

7pm, church

🗽11/11: Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service!

Sunday, 11/15

Sunday Discussion Leaders

Builders of Faith/Messengers of Hope:

Alora, Manning

Gatherers of Light:

Naomi, Reynolds

Tuesday, 11/17

YW Combined Activity

Feast & Feast w/Missionaries (Lead: Remington)

7pm, church

🎂 11/20: Happy birthday, Harper!

Saturday, 11/21

(tentative) Hike Day

Details TBA

Sunday, 11/22

Sunday YW Combined Discussion

Guest Discussion Leader: Michele Bowers

Class Presidency Meetings

11am, church

🎂 11/24: Happy birthday, Lucy!

Tuesday, 11/24

YW Class Activity

Builders of Faith/Messengers of Hope:

Sensory Creations (Lead: Harper)

Gatherers of Light:

Gospel Jeopardy (Lead: Naomi)

7pm, church

🦃11/26: Happy Thanksgiving!

Sunday, 11/29

5th Sunday - No YW Lesson

DECEMBER

Tuesday, 12/1

YW/YM Combined Activity

Annual Ray Ward Youth Gingerbread House Competition

(Lead: Annie and YW Younger Group)

7pm, church

Sunday, 12/6

Sunday Discussion Leaders

Builders of Faith/Messengers of Hope:

Miriam, Heims

Gatherers of Light:

Naomi, Reynolds

Tuesday, 12/8

YW Class Activity

Builders of Faith/Messengers of Hope:

Surprise TED Talks (Lead: Alora)

Gatherers of Light:

Card Games w/Seniors (Lead: Avery)

7pm, church

Sunday, 12/13

Sunday YW Combined Discussion Leader

Special Christmas Lesson

Sister Dana and YW Leaders

Tuesday, 12/15

YW Combined Activity

Laser Tag (Lead: Claire)

7pm, church

Saturday, 12/19

YW/YM Combined Special Activity

Gilbert Temple Baptisms

(Lead: Ward Youth Council)

5:30am and 6:30am session

Sunrise breakfast provided!

More details TBA!

🎂 12/20: Happy birthday, Jessica!

Sunday, 12/20

Christmas Sunday - No YW Lesson

Tuesday, 12/22

YW Class Activity

Builders of Faith/Messengers of Hope:

Cookies/Hot Chocolate Packet Deliveries (Lead: Miriam)

Gatherers of Light:

Stuff Stockings. Cookies for YM (Lead: Lyla )

7pm, church

🎄12/25: Merry Christmas!

Sunday, 12/27

Sunday Discussion Leaders

Builders of Faith/Messengers of Hope:

Remington, Manning

Gatherers of Light:

Lyla, Reynolds

Class Presidency Meetings

11am, church

Tuesday, 12/29

YW Combined Activity

Hot Chocolate/Movie Night (Lead: YWYG)

7pm, church

👀 JANUARY SNEAK PEEK

2027 Youth Theme - Rejoice in Christ

"Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.”

~ Phillippians 4:4

🎊1/1: Happy New Year!

Sunday, 1/3

Sunday Discussion Leaders

Builders of Faith/Messengers of Hope:

Lucy, Heims

Gatherers of Light:

Claire, Jolly

Tuesday, 1/5

YW/YM Combined Activity (YM Plan)

Details TBA

🎂 1/6: Happy birthday, Felicity!

🎂 1/8: Happy birthday, Sister Thomas!

Tuesday, 1/12

YW Combined Activity

Quarter 1 Planning Night

7pm, church

🎂 1/13: Happy birthday, Sister Heims!

🎂 1/25: Happy birthday, Lyla!

FSY INFO

For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences are designed to strengthen youth and increase their faith in Jesus Christ through participation in uplifting activities, devotionals, and classes. These five-day conferences, generally held on college campuses, are led by young single adults and session advisers. You can learn more about what to expect at FSY here.

Stakes are invited to attend FSY every other year. You can view your stake’s assignment here to see if your stake is on-cycle (attending in 2027) or off-cycle (attending a different year).

Registration Timeline and Details

September 18, 2026: Bishoprics can begin approvals.
October 20, 2026 to January 11, 2027: Approved on-cycle youth can preregister.
January 27 to February 3, 2027: Preregistered on-cycle youth can register.
February 4, 2027: Open registration begins for approved on-cycle youth.
February 15 to February 22, 2027: Approved off-cycle youth can preregister.
March 3, 2027: Open registration begins for approved off-cycle youth.

You can see the full registration timeline here.

Frequently Asked Questions

For a list of answers to frequently asked questions, visit the FSY Conference—Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.