Excellent General Conference Messages, etc

Written By Heather Nielsen

Tucson YSA 1st Ward

5 October 2025

 

Hey y'all! General Conference has been so good! I'd highly recommend going back and reading or listening to the talks again! This week is yet another week (surprise!) with the usual activities on Monday and Wednesday evenings, with Gathering Place clubs throughout the week and ward choir after church on Sunday. There's also a Fall Formal dance in the works, likely for mid-November - come to Social Dance on Saturday evenings to learn/practice some of the dance styles that will be played that night.

Here's what's coming up:

 

  • Home Evening every Monday at 7:00pm

    • This week: Nature Walk / Hike at Sabino Canyon

    • Meet at Sabino canyon at 6pm

      • If you need a ride or can carpool people, please meet at the institute at 5:30pm

    • Sabino Canyon - 5700 N Sabino Canyon Rd

 

  • Game Night every Wednesday at 7:00pm

    • Evening institute class ("Brother Bauer Power Hour") starts at 6:00pm in the chapel

    • Food at 7:00pm (in the gym), games afterwards combined with both wards

    • This week: Activity TBD - you and I will be surprised together

      • Board games and friends are always an option whether an activity is planned or not

    • Institute - 1333 E 2nd St

 

  • Church meetings every Sunday at 1:00pm

    • Sacrament Meeting

    • Second hour (12 Oct):

      • Relief Society and Elders Quorum

    • Food afterwards

    • If you can't find parking at the institute, nearby uncovered lots on campus are free on Sundays

    • Institute - 1333 E 2nd St

 

  • Ward Choir every Sunday at 3:30pm

    • All abilities are welcome!

    • Contact Macy Halverson with any questions: 801-671-1591

    • Institute (back classroom) - 1333 E 2nd St

 

  • Institute classes run daytime Mon-Thurs

    • Evening classes Wednesday and Thursday at 6:00pm

    • Institute - 1333 E 2nd St

 

  • Gathering Place Club Spotlight:

    • Nerf Club now meets every other Saturday at 4:30pm. They will hopefully be meeting this week, depending on whether the UofA/BYU football game chokes out our parking lot. Bring your strategic mind and/or a reckless enthusiasm for charging into dangerous situations. Nerf guns and ammo are available to use, strategy not included.

 

  • Lots of other Gathering Place activities at the institute every evening of the week

    • Calendar of events/activities for both wards: https://www.tucsonysa.org/

      • Special thanks to Orlando Rodriguez for keeping this up to date!

    • Give something new a try, even if you're skeptical - you might find something you like! I discovered a love for dancing at social dance nights every Saturday night and recommend that to everyone. We need lots more men to show up - no one expects you to be an exceptional dancer, just being willing to learn is enough.

 

Don't forget our ward goals:

  • Did I check on my ministering assignments this week? 

  • Did I make or renew a covenant this week? 

  • Did I pray sincerely with an eternal perspective this week? 

  • Did I strive to include the Holy Ghost in my personal study this week? 

  • Did I invite someone to participate in the Gospel of Jesus Christ this week?

  • Did I serve someone as Jesus Christ would have this week?

Heather Nielsen
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