- 🤍 Singles 36+ Potluck & Devotional - Sunday, October 25, 2026 starting at 6:00 pm

You are invited to an inspiring evening of great food, wonderful fellowship, and an uplifting message from a distinguished Church leader! Join your fellow Single Adults 36+ for a night that will feed both body and soul!

🎙️ Guest Speaker: Elder Kurt Scherer - Mid Central Florida Area Seventy

📖 Topic: "Ministering is Discipleship, Discipleship is Ministering"

This is a message every disciple of Christ needs to hear — come ready to be inspired and uplifted by a servant of the Lord!

🍽️ 6:00 – 6:50 PM — Potluck Dinner
📖 7:00 – 8:00 PM — Devotional

🥘 Bring your favorite dish to share and be sure to invite every Single Adult 36+ from your ward! The more the merrier — let's fill the building with great food and even greater fellowship! 🌟

📍 Location: Silver Star Building
Address: 8450 Silver Star Rd, Orlando, Florida 32818

 

- 😱 Fear Factor! Orlando Florida South Stake Youth - Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Do you have what it takes? There's only one way to find out! The Orlando Florida South Stake Youth invites ALL youth to come face your fears at our epic Halloween Fear Factor night — an evening of thrills, chills, and unforgettable fun!

👀 Here's What's Bubbling in the Cauldron:

🏆 Bishops Competing — That's right, your bishops are getting in on the action! Come watch your leaders face the Fear Factor challenge!

🌮 Taco Salad Bar — Fuel up before the fun begins!

🎃 Costume Contest — Dress up in your best costume and compete for the title!
Please note: No masks

🍫 Dirt Cup Sundaes — Deliciously creepy desserts to finish the night!

"All youth — face your fears!" 👻

This is one Halloween night you absolutely do NOT want to miss — bring your courage, bring your costume, and bring your friends! All youth are welcome — the more the braver! 🦇🕯️

📍Location: Stake Center 
Address: 3001 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32835

 

- Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults 🌎✨ - Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 8:00 pm

Young Adults — this one is for YOU and it is not to be missed!

You are invited to join tens of thousands of young adults around the world for a special Worldwide Devotional featuring one of the Lord's chosen Apostles!Elder Cook will bring an inspired and personal message directly to the young adults of the Church — a rare and sacred opportunity to hear from a living Apostle of Jesus Christ!

🎙️ Speaker: Elder Quentin L. Cook

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Accompanied by his wife, Sister Mary G. Cook

This devotional is for ALL young adults ages 18–35 including:

✅ Those turning 18 this year

✅ Married young adults

✅ Single young adults

✅ University and working young adults

This is a worldwide gathering of the rising generation — united in faith, united in purpose, and united in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Come ready to be taught, uplifted, and inspired by an Apostle of the Lord! Invite every young adult you know — share this widely! 🤍

 

- 🎵 Organ Concert — Richard Elliott (Principal Tabernacle Organist, Temple Square) - Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:30 pm

You are invited to an extraordinary and FREE evening of world-class organ music featuring one of the most celebrated organists in the world! Richard Elliott, Principal Tabernacle Organist at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, will be performing live in concert right here in Orlando! Richard Elliott is beloved by millions as one of the featured organists of the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square — and this is a rare opportunity to experience his extraordinary talent up close and in person.

🎟 No Admission Charge — FREE to the public!

Please note: This concert was originally scheduled in April but was postponed due to technical difficulties. We are thrilled it has been rescheduled and look forward to an incredible evening!

This is a wonderful opportunity to invite friends, neighbors, colleagues, and anyone who appreciates the magnificent beauty of organ music. Bring someone you love! 🤍🎹

Don’t miss this once-in-a-season opportunity — all are welcome!

📍Location: First United Methodist Church
Address: 142 E Jackson St, Orlando, FL 32801

 

- Primary Temple and Priesthood Preparation Meeting - Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 12:05 pm

This meeting has been carefully prepared to help your child take meaningful steps toward some of the most important covenants and blessings of their lives. Parents are not only welcome — you are encouraged to attend! Your presence alongside your child on this occasion will make it all the more meaningful and memorable.

"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." — Proverbs 22:6

This Meeting Will Help Your Child:

⭐ Understand the purposes, responsibilities, and blessings of the priesthood

🤝 Prepare to make and keep sacred covenants

🏛️ Learn the blessings and joy of temple and family history work — uniting families for eternity

👦 Help our boys prepare to receive the Aaronic Priesthood

🎫 Prepare to receive their very own temple recommend

This is a beautiful moment in the life of your child and your family. We look forward to sharing it with you. 🤍

📍Location: Ocoee Ward - Room TBD
Address: 8450 Silver Star Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761

 

Save the Date

- Thanksgiving Meal Packing Event - Thursday, November 26, 2026

- Annual Blood Drive - Saturday, December 5, 2026

- Light the World Giving Machine - December 10-31, 2026

- Light Orlando Christmas Service Project - December 12, 2026

- Personal Finances Self Reliance Course - January 10 - March 28, 2027

- Emotional Resilience Self Reliance Course - April 11 - June 28, 2027

 

• 🏕️ Stake Young Women / Young Men (14+) High Adventure Campout - November 13-14, 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Young Women/Young Men 14+ High Adventure Camp and we need your help to make it happen!

📋 ACTION REQUIRED — Please Complete Both Forms:

📝 Waiver (required for all attending youth)
https://wardwaivers.com/w/yhbu6r2wsb

📋 Sign-Up Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLfzKOMee_TkkrgpkJO_Eke5GZlnF1NrgsTmg0aC_sL0w0Xw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Please complete both forms as soon as possible to secure your youth's spot!

🗓️ Event Details:

📅 Dates: Friday–Saturday, November 13–14, 2026

🚗 Drop-off: Friday, November 13 at 6:00 PM
🏠 Pick-up: Saturday, November 14 at 4:00 PM

🍽️ Meals Provided:
🌮 Dinner — Friday evening
🥞 Breakfast — Saturday morning
🥪 Lunch — Saturday afternoon

No need to pack food — we've got you covered!

📌 Important Notes:

⏰ Curfew will be enforced — for the safety of all youth, a curfew will be in place. If not followed, parents will be contacted and will need to arrange pickup.

🦟 Pro tip: Pack the bug spray — you'll thank us later!

Additional details will be shared on the sign-up form and as the event approaches. Keep an eye out for updates!

📍Location: Camp Joy Group Camping
Address: 5303 Baptist Camp Rd, Apopka, FL 32712

 

• FSY Camp 2027 - Preregistration Opens October 10, 2026

Schedule: FSY takes place in June, with 3 sessions available.

- 6/14/2027-6/19/2027 (FSY FL Deland 01)

- 6/21/2027-6/26/2027 (FSY FL Deland 02)

- 6/28/2027-7/3/2027 (FSY FL Deland 03 - English with Spanish Translation Available)

Register HERE

 

* Parents can find the Permission and Medical Release Forms HERE

• The “Liahona” for adults highlights the teachings and ministry of Church leaders, shares inspiring articles that show how to apply gospel principles, supports learning the gospel at home and provides insight into scriptural topics.
• “For the Strength of Youth” has spiritually uplifting messages from Apostles and other Church leaders, testimonies and experiences from youth all over the world (12-18), fun activities, and inspiration and strength to help youth find joy as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
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Feeding the missionaries brings blessings to both the members and the missionaries; this is a way to "feed the Lord's sheep" and strengthen our homes with the spirit the missionaries bring with them. The focus is on strengthening relationships and sharing the gospel, not just providing a meal. It is often said that this is a way for our members to feed the missionaries physically as they feed the world spiritually. You can sign up on the NEW digital calendars for the East and West missionaries below: