GATHERING OF TRIbES
FREE EVENT
March 22-23, 2024
Mesa, Arizona
Join us at a regional gathering of Indigenous members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mesa, Arizona. This event is for Indigenous Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, Latin American Church members, their families, and their friends. During this two-day event, enjoy the blessings of the temple, take part in traditional dances, delicious food, and workshops. Our purpose is to build the kingdom of heaven by fortifying gospel principles and traditional values among Indigenous Saints.
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Friday
TEMPLE SESSIONS
March 22, 2024
11:00 am
Mesa Arizona Temple 101 S LeSueur Mesa, Arizona 85204
Join us for the endowment sessions at 11:30 am or 12:15 pm on March 22, 2024.
WALK THE TEMPLE GROUNDS
March 22, 2024
5:20 pm
Mesa Arizona Temple 101 S LeSueur Mesa, Arizona 85204
Walk the perimeter of the temple in honor of our ancestors and our Creator (Regalia and traditional clothing is welcome and encouraged)
TRADITIONAL DANCE
March 22, 2024
6:45 pm
Mesa Interstake Center 830 E. 2nd Ave Mesa, AZ
Grand Entry & Traditional Dances in honor of our ancestors and our families until 9:00 pm
Saturday
WORKSHOPS, SPEAKERS, & FOOD
March 23, 2024
9:00 am
Red Mountain LDS Institute 7126 E McKellips Rd Mesa, AZ
9:00 am Opening Exercises
9:30 am "The Book of Mormon" presented by Larry Echo Hawk (Pawnee)
10:30 am - 10:45 am BREAK
10:45 am Breakout Sessions
11:45 pm - 1:00 pm LUNCH
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Classes
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm BREAK
2:15 pm Women's & Men's Sessions
3:15 pm Testimony Meeting
4:45 pm - 5:00 pm BREAK
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Fireside
Past Events
News Story 2023 | Gathering of Tribes Held in Cardston, Alberta
News Story 2023 | More than 700 Indigenous members of the Church from dozens of communities around the world gather in Arizona
News Story 2022 | Indigenous Latter-day Saints Participate in a Gathering of Tribes in Calgary, Alberta
