Sheep River Ward | Okotoks Alberta Stake
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 | March 22, 2026
Presiding: Bishop Greg Uwazny
Conducting: Brother Rob Court
Organist: Brother Mark Pitcher
Chorister: Sister Anne Marie Smith
Opening Hymn:
Invocation: By Invitation
Sacrament Hymn:
#146 – Gently Raise the Sacred Strain
Administration of the Sacrament
Missionary Update: Sister Lavon Leavitt
Speaker: Brother Ryan James
Intermediate Hymn:
#66 – Rejoice The Lord is King
Speaker: Brother Dain Lochridge
Closing Hymn:
#1205 – Let Easter Anthems Ring
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-
Easter Cantata – Looking for singers! -click here-
Mar 22 to Apr 26 – Mission Prep Courses (3 pm – 4 pm) -click here-
Mar 28 – The Living Christ Easter Open House (10 am – 2 pm) -click here-
Apr 12 & 16 – Organ Lessons -click here-
Sep 01 – Youth Activities move to Thursday nights
Learn Next Week’s Hymn – #1205 – Let Easter Anthems Ring -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.
The Living Christ Easter Community Open House
Okotoks, AB
The Living Christ Easter Community Open House
This is a community service offered by the Okotoks Stake. Feel free to invite family and friends to join you in celebrating this joyful Easter experience!
Come experience aspects of
- Saviours Triumphal Entry
- The Last Supper
- Gethsemane
- The Resurrection, and more
Tour through multiple, beautifully decorated rooms and hear a brief message in each.
Refreshments representing period time and culture will be offered
Saturday, March 28, 2026
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Drop by anytime, runs every 10 minutes.
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(s):
#1205 – Let Easter Anthems Ring
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Organ Lessons
Okotoks, AB
Stake Organ Lessons
We are excited to announce that the stake will be offering organ lessons!
These lessons are for anyone who is interested in learning to play the organ.
Youth and adults with piano experience are welcome!
Pre-Requisites:
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- Know how to play the piano and be able to read music.
- Have a basic understanding of piano
Our goal is to increase the number of individuals in the stake who feel confident playing the organ for sacrament meetings.
Those who sign up must:
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- Register by texting their name to Deborah Kennett @ 403-336-7161
- Commit to attending both lessons
- Commit to practicing on the organ in their ward building between the two lesson dates
Thank you for helping us spread the word and build this important skill within our stake. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thank you
Deborah Kennett
Stake Music Coordinator
Stake Organ Lessons
Banister Building
Saturday, April 12 & 26, 2026
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Easter Cantata Choir
Okotoks, AB
Easter Cantata Choir Is Looking For Singers
The wards in our building will once again be hosting an Easter Cantata and we are looking for singers to join the choir.
Practices are in the chapel
Sundays 2:15pm – 3:15pm
Please contact Anne Marie Smith with any questions.
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
Family History Assistance
Woodgate Building
Okotoks, AB
Dennis Leavitt - Family History Assistance
Dear Members,
Please contact Dennis Leavitt for assistance with family history work. He is available to help anyone interested in getting started or progressing with their research.
Dennis Leavitt
Phone: 403-991-7436
Mission Prep Meetings
Bishop Uwazny’s Home
Bishop Godfrey’s Home
Bishop Lee’s Home
Mission Prep Courses
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, March 08, 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 Clarito
Sister Paje
Sister Wentz
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