West Jordan, Utah

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

GATHERING OF TRIBES

FREE EVENT

August 18-19, 2023

Join us at the regional gathering of Indigenous members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in West Jordan, Utah. This event is for Native American & First Nations members, their families, and their guests. 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.

Leadership Speakers

Larry J. Echo Hawk

Emeritus General Authority Seventy

James H. Bekker

Twelfth Quorum of the Seventy

Rachel S. Crouse

Founding Member of Hopi Relief

Friday

TEMPLE SESSIONS

August 18, 2023

Afternoon

Jordan River Utah Temple 10200 S Temple Drive South Jordan UT 84095

Join us for the endowment sessions at 10:30 am or 11:30 am on August 18th. If you can't make it to one of those, book an appointment for any other open session before 3:00 pm. To BOOK YOUR TEMPLE SESSION, visit Jordan River Utah Temple

Child and youth care is available at the Chapel next to the Jordan River Temple for Temple Patrons on Friday, August 18 from 8:30 am to 4 pm (Potty Trained - 17 yr olds)

BOOK YOUR TEMPLE SESSION

REGISTRATION & DINNER

August 18, 2023

4:00 pm

Jordan UT SLCC Insitute of Religion 3431 W Wights Ft Rd, West Jordan, UT 84088

Hot dogs will be provided for dinner. Please bring a side or dessert to share, if you can.

WALK THE TEMPLE GROUNDS

August 18, 2023

6:00 pm

Jordan River Utah Temple 10200 S Temple Drive South Jordan UT 84095

Walk the perimeter of the temple in honor of our ancestors and our Creator (Regalia and traditional clothing is welcome and encouraged)

GRAND ENTRY

August 18, 2023

7:00 pm

Jordan UT SLCC Insitute of Religion 3431 W Wights Ft Rd, West Jordan, UT 84088

Everyone is invited to walk in the Grand Entry and enter the arena as the Tribes of Israel.

Saturday

WORKSHOPS, SPEAKERS, & FOOD

August 19, 2023

9:00am

Jordan UT SLCC Insitute of Religion 3431 W Wights Ft Rd, West Jordan, UT 84088

“... Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations; And that the gathering together upon the land of Zion, and upon her stakes, may be for a defense, and for a refuge from the storm…”

- Doctrine & Covenants 115: 5-6

9:00 am Opening Exercises

9:30 am Women's & Men's Sessions

North Chapel: Penny Walker (Women's Session) "The Priesthood in a Covenant Woman's Life"
Room 202: Tyler Youngbull (Men's Session) "The Blessings of the Priesthood"

10:20 am Workshops

Room 202: Anthony Rivera "The Lord's People: Building Zion in Indian Country"
Room 206: Ashly Stone "How the Savior's Atonement Saved Me From Addiction"
Room 201: Carlos Reed "Don't Allow Trials and Afflictions to Harden Your Heart"

11:10 am Workshops

Room 202: Curtis Walker "The Lord Needs a Warrior Spirit"
Room 206: Terry Zaugg "True Grit: Lessons from the Burmis Tree"
Room 201: Andrea Hales "Received by Covenant"

11:50 pm Lunch Break (food will not be provided. See nearby places to eat)

1:20 pm Workshops

Room 202: Gavriel LaDue "Building a Relationship with the Holy Ghost"
Room 206: Mondo Hand "How the Gospel Protects Us"
Room 201: Iuni Tuaimei'uta "Opukahonua: Genealogy & Family History"

2:10 pm Workshops

Room 202: Tom Pittman "But with Joy, Wend Your Way"
Room 206: Shiloh Nyce "Orchestrated for Your Good"
Room 201: Gary Sillito "Gathering Israel: How Can I Help?"

3:00 pm Testimony Meeting

5:00 pm Dinner (will be provided in the gym)

6:00 pm Leadership Speakers (North Hall)

Esteban Joaquin Dominguez (Youth Speaker)"Being Mocked Doesn't Change God's Truth: That We Are His"
Rachel Sonowmana Crouse "Becoming United in Christ"
Elder James Bekker "Gathering Scattered Israel Among All Nations"
Elder Larry Echo Hawk "Making Promises of the Book of Mormon a Reality in Your Life"