Sheep River Ward | Okotoks Alberta Stake
Reminder: January 2026 we meet at 9:00 am
Ward Goals
Ward Bulletin
- We will share the gospel
- We will perform Temple service
- We will minister in love to one another
- We will honour the Sabbath day at church and home
Calgary, Alberta Temple
We perform temple service
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Sheep River Ward | Okotoks Alberta Stake
Sacrament Meeting
09:00 AM | January 18, 2026
Presiding: Bishop Greg Uwazny
Conducting: Brother Rob Court
Organist: Brother Mark Pitcher
Chorister: Sister Brooke Schmidt
Prelude: Sister Evey Layton
Opening Hymn:
#92 – For the Beauty of the Earth
Invocation: By Invitation
Sacrament Hymn:
#189 – O Thou Before the World Began
Administration of the Sacrament
Speaker: Brother Alex Layton
Speaker: Brother Evan Fitzner
Intermediate Hymn:
#1035 – As I Keep the Sabbath Day
Speaker: Brother Jeff Olson
Closing Hymn:
#284 – If You Could Hie to Kolob
Benediction: By Invitation
Sheep River Ward Announcements
2026
Reminder: 2026 we meet at 9:00 am
Ward Activities – Summary
Did you know the Church is encouraging us to become familiar with the Calendar & Activities Tools in our app? -click here-
Jan 25 to Apr 26 – Mission Prep Courses (3 pm – 4 pm) -click here-
Sep 01 – Youth Activities move to Thursday nights
Learn Next Week’s Hymn – #1041 – O Lord, Who Gave Thy Life for Me -click here-
Mid-Single Adults Committee – Serving ages 36 – 45 -click here-
Say Cheese! 2026
Tools App
New Faces need Old Faces - Get Out Your Tools App!
Please consider adding or updating your contact picture in the Ward Directory. This helps all members identify their newly-called teachers, leaders and peers.
Can’t wait to see you! : )
Tithing Settlement
Woodgate Chapel
Okotoks, AB
Book a 15 minute Tithing Settlement meeting with Bishop Uwazny
Tithing Settlement is starting and we are offering ward members access to an online calendar in order to book a 15-minute time slot with the bishop.
Please click below to set up your Tithing Settlement meeting.
Learn Next Week's Hymn
The 1,000 Series Hymns
Learn Next Week's New Hymn - The 1,000 Series Hymns
We’re excited to be singing from the new hymnal each week. Every hymn has its own beautiful story behind it. You’re invited to explore those stories and practice along at home so we can all sing together next Sunday.
Next week’s new hymn:
#1047 – He Cares for Me
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Okotoks Stake Mid-Single Adults Committee
Facebook “Okotoks MSA”
We are excited to announce a new Okotoks Stake Mid-Single Adults Committee
Serving all Stake Singles aged 36-45.
Includes never-married, divorced or loss of a spouse, with or without children.
Events offer fellowship among likeminded Christian singles.
Coordinating Regional activities too!
Join Facebook page “Okotoks MSA” Input welcome!
Amy Forster, Committee Head
Mountainview Ward colourmeamy79@outlook.com
Mission Prep Meetings
Bishop Uwazny’s Home
Bishop Godfrey’s Home
Bishop Lee’s Home
Mission Prep Courses
Jan 25 – The invitation to be Baptized and Confirmed @ Bishop Uwazny’s Home
Feb 8 – Seek and Rely on the Spirit @ Bishop Godfrey’s Home
Feb 22 – Use the Power of the Book of Mormon @ Bishop Lee’s Home
March 8 – Seek Christlike Attributes @ Bishop Uwazny’s Home
March 22 – Help people make and keep covenants @ Bishop Godfrey’s Home
Apr 12 – Adjusting to Missionary Life @ Bishop Lee’s Home
Apr 26 – Go forward in Faith @ Bishop Uwazny’s Home
2 Week Intervals – Rotating locations
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Sunday, April 26, 2025
LDS Tools App - Calendar and Activity Sharing
On your device
Get to know your Tools App - with Calendar and Activity Sharing
If you’re looking to stay current with the activities in the ward and stake, consider exploring the calendar and activity sharing buttons inside your tools app.
The tools app is free to download and offers a variety of other useful features. Have a look!
Once inside the app, the Calendar button is right at the top. Try it!
Once inside the app, the Activity Sharing button is at the bottom. Try it!
Online Seminary & Institute Instructor
Online Resource
Senior Service Missionary Opportunity
Would you like to be a Senior Service Missionary serving as an online Seminary and Institute Instructor?
Please click below to learn more and/or apply
Church Website for Canada
Online Resource
Explore the Church Website for Canada!
Visit the site each week to read uplifting articles by Church members from across the country, find links to valuable Church resources and messages from our leaders, and stay updated with Church news.
Click below and discover the inspiration and support that await you!
Protecting Children & Youth
Online Training
Protecting Children & Youth Training
All leaders and teachers of children or youth are to complete this training within one month of being called.
Meet with the Bishop
Woodgate Chapel
Okotoks, AB
Make an appointment to meet with the Bishop
Please email, call or text Taylor Hill for appointments
Contact the Missionaries
Banister or Woodgate Chapel
Okotoks, AB
We Will Share the Gospel - Our missionaries are here to help
Sister Briones
Sister Palmer
Sister Davis
Ward Members Serving Missions
Okotoks, AB
Called to Serve - Don't forget to write!
Elder Brody Byam – brody.byam@missionary.org
Elder Braden Court – braden.court@missionary.org
Temple Schedule Revised
Revised Temple Schedule
| Tuesday | W/Th/F/S |
| closed | 9:30am |
| closed | 10:30am |
| closed | 11:30am |
| 5:30pm | 5:30pm |
| 6:30pm | 6:30pm |
| 7:30pm | 7:30pm |
Saturday Language Sessions
| Saturday | Time | Language |
| Week 1 | 2:30pm | Portuguese |
| Week 2 | 2:30pm | Tagalog |
| Week 3 | 2:30pm | Spanish |
Temple Recommend Interviews
Woodgate Chapel
Okotoks, AB
Bishopric Temple Recommend Interviews
Please email, call or text Taylor Hill for Bishopric recommend appointments
Stake Temple Recommend Interviews / Renewals
Please click the calendar button below to schedule Stake renewal appointments
First-time Temple Recommend interviews are with the Stake President
Please call or text Craig Mathieson for first-time appointments
Calgary Alberta Temple
Scheduled temple appointments are encouraged and appreciated, but patrons without appointments are welcome
Please click the button below to schedule your Temple appointments
You can also call the Temple for appointments
Please call the Calgary, Alberta Temple directly for appointments
"Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. His Atonement makes eternal life a possibility and immortality a reality for all."
- President Russell M. Nelson
"And moreover, I say unto you, that there shall be no other name given nor any other way nor means whereby salvation can come unto the children of men, only in and through the name of Christ, the Lord Omnipotent."
- Mosiah 3:17
Healing Through the Saviour
Addiction Recovery Program (ARP)
The ARP is for people 18+ who are challenged by any of the following behaviours: substance use such as alcohol, drugs, tobacco, tea or coffee, gambling, viewing pornography, lust, inappropriate sexual behaviors, video gaming, excessive technology use, unhealthy eating habits, and more.
The program helps individuals better understand and use the atonement of Jesus Christ to prevent or recover from addictive and compulsive behaviours. Help is also available for people supporting loved-ones being challenged by such activities.
No referral is necessary; anonymity and confidentiality are maintained. The only requirement is a desire to stop harmful behaviours and find peace with new strength.
Use the following QR Codes for more information
"The Lord’s way is the only way for us to experience enduring happiness."
- President Russell M. Nelson
"And moreover, I would desire that ye should consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God."
- Mosiah 2:41
Thank you for attending.
“And they were all one church, yea, even the church of God; and they were also one, the children of Christ, and heirs to the kingdom of God.”
— 4 Nephi 1:17