With the growth of Eagle Mountain, during a special Stake Conference for the Eagle Mountain Central and Eagle Mountain West stakes of The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the two stakes were made into three. The special conference was held on April 23-24, 2022.
The new stake will be called the Eagle Mountain Utah, Eagle Valley Stake. It will contain eight wards in the Eagle Mountain City Center area. Two wards were taken from The Eagle Mountain Utah West Stake, and six wards were taken from the Eagle Mountain Utah Central Stake. The new stake will consist of the following wards: Cedar Trails, Eagle Crest, Frontier, Heritage, Landing, Summit, Eagle Mountian 6th, and the Lake Mountain wards. The Eagle Mountain 6th and Lake Mountain Wards were the Eagle Mountain Utah West Stake wards.
The newly created Eagle Mountain Utah Eagle Valley Stake will make the ninth stake for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The nine stakes in Eagle Mountain Utah are
- Eagle Mountain Utah Cedar Pass Stake
- Eagle Mountain Utah Central Stake
- Eagle Mountain Utah East Stake
- Eagle Mountain Utah Nolan Park Stake
- Eagle Mountain Utah North Stake
- Eagle Mountain Utah Silver Lake Stake
- Eagle Mountain Utah Stake
- Eagle Mountain Utah West Stake
- Eagle Mountain Utah Eagle Valley Stake
Map of new stake
If you are not familiar with how The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is organized, here is a quick course. Geographical areas are broken down into Stakes, which are presided over by a Stake Presidency. These areas are then broken down into smaller groups called wards. Wards are presided over by a Bishopric. The Church explains in more detail.
Stakes
“Most geographic areas where the Church is organized are divided into stakes. There are usually five to twelve wards and branches in a stake, which is presided over by a stake president. Stakes report to and receive direction from the Area Presidency.”
Wards
“During the Savior’s mortal ministry, He organized His Church on the earth. After His death, congregations of believers met together to worship, learn the gospel, and strengthen and serve each other. Today members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are also organized into congregations. The purpose of these congregations is to help all people “come unto Christ, and be perfected in him” (Moroni 10:32). Large congregations are called wards and are presided over by a bishop.”
Mike Kieffer – Editor-in-Chief, Cedar Valley Sentinel
Mike Kieffer is a dynamic leader and community advocate based in Eagle Mountain, Utah. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Cedar Valley Sentinel, a local publication dedicated to informing, inspiring, and elevating the Cedar Valley community through honest and accurate journalism. With a passion for fostering connections, Kieffer has made it his mission to highlight local businesses, provide reliable news, and support community development.
Beyond his editorial role, Kieffer is the owner of Lake Mountain Media, LLC, a company specializing in media and communications, and the co-owner of Quail Run Farms, which focuses on sustainable farming and community engagement. He also actively contributes to the local economy and culture as a member of the Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce.
Kieffer’s dedication extends to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the Cedar Valley area. He often participates in community-centered events and media, including podcasts that explore the unique aspects of life in the region. Through his varied endeavors, he remains a steadfast advocate for the growth and enrichment of the local community.
I think “North Park” should be “Nolan Park”
Thank you Cope for bringing that to my attention. I have changed the text in the article to reflect the change.