Welcome!
Come worship with us this Sunday
Sacrament meeting begins each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at our meetinghouse on Homestead Drive. Everyone is welcome.
Coming Up in the Ward
Friday: meet at the church at 5 p.m., return at 11 p.m. Saturday: meet at 9 a.m. at the Ellsworth home; pick up at 10 p.m. at the church.
Fireside at the Stake Center for youth (14–18 in 2027), parents, leaders and tribal parents. An immersive journey through the Book of Mormon. Sunday dress.
Every family is invited to meet with Bishop Stanfill for their 2026 tithing declaration. To sign up, contact Lyle Hamblin or use the sign-up sheet on the bishop’s door.
All are welcome. Visit us this Sunday.
20565 Homestead Dr, Maricopa, AZ 85138 · Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
This Sunday
Full program →Common Questions
When and where do you meet?
Sacrament meeting is every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at 20565 Homestead Dr, Maricopa, AZ 85138. The second hour begins at 12:05 p.m. with Sunday School and Primary, followed at 12:35 p.m. by Relief Society, Elders Quorum and youth classes.
What happens during the second hour?
From 12:05 to 12:30, adults and youth attend Come, Follow Me / Sunday School while children go to Primary. From 12:35 to 1:00, adults attend Relief Society or Elders Quorum and youth attend Young Men or Young Women.
How do I make an appointment with the bishop?
Contact our Executive Secretary, Lyle Hamblin, who schedules appointments with Bishop Edward Stanfill. To sign up for tithing declaration, contact Lyle Hamblin or use the sign-up sheet on the bishop’s door.
Where can I find the ward and stake calendar?
Upcoming ward and stake events are on the Church calendar, and on our ward Facebook group and public activity page.
Is there something for single adults?
Single adults over 30 gather for a stake potluck every third Sunday at 5:00 p.m. at the Homestead building. Stake Institute meets Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Stake Center Relief Society room.
Is this the official Church website?
No. This site was created by ward members for informational use only. For official information, visit churchofjesuschrist.org.
Do you have additional questions?
Our full-time missionaries, Placeholder, would love to meet with you. Members can also sign up to share a meal with them or help support missionary work in our area.
We Talk of Christ
“And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins.”2 Nephi 25:26
A Ward Family Focused on Jesus Christ
Youth Programs
Young Men and Young Women activity night every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Homestead building. Mission Prep meets Sundays at 7:00 a.m. at the Homestead building.
Youth announcements →Learn It, Live It, Share It
Our ward theme for the year. Read real ministering and missionary experiences from ward members, and find simple ways to get involved.
Ward Highlights →Temple & Family History
The Stake Family History Center is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 p.m., at the Stake Center. Upcoming Gilbert Temple closures: Nov 25–26, Dec 24–25, and Jan 1.
Temple & family history →Ward Leaders
All contacts & resources →Sacrament Meeting
This Sunday
Meeting begins at 11:00 a.m. · Second hour at 12:05 p.m.
This Week's Hymns
Come Follow Me / Sunday School
12:05 – 12:30Priesthood, Relief Society, Youth
12:35 – 1:00Next Week
Ward News
Ward Announcements
Upcoming events, organization newsletters, and resources for every member of the ward.
Upcoming Events
- November 1Worldwide Devotional for Young AdultsYoung adults (ages 18–35) are invited to gather to hear counsel meant especially for them from Church leaders. See events.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
- November 6–7Youth ConferenceMeet Friday night at the church at 5 p.m., return at 11 p.m. Meet Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at the Ellsworth home; pick up at 10 p.m. at the church building.
- November 8 · 5:00–6:30 p.m.Moroni’s Quest Kickoff Fireside · Stake CenterMoroni’s Quest is an immersive, multi-day adventure where youth will journey with Lehi, hear King Benjamin, teach with Alma and stand with Moroni. Prepare to join the journey through the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. Parents and their youth (who will be 14 but no older than 18 in 2027), ward and stake youth leaders and assigned tribal parents are invited to attend. Sunday dress.
- Sign-ups openTithing DeclarationWe invite every family to meet with Bishop Stanfill for their tithing declaration for 2026. To sign up, contact Lyle Hamblin or use the sign-up sheet on the bishop’s door.
- Ward and Stake CalendarFind all upcoming events on the Church calendar.
Youth Programs
- Young Men / Young Women Activity NightEvery Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. at the Homestead building
- Mission PrepEvery Sunday, 7:00 a.m. at the Homestead building
Beginning the first week of September, all youth are studying from the For the Strength of Youth guide, which can also be found in the Gospel Library app.
More Announcements
- Ward Activity PageOur ward’s public activity page where upcoming events and meetings can be published and shared easily on social media. See the poster on the bulletin board outside the bishop’s office for details.
- Southwest Area PresidencyRead the latest message from the United States Southwest Area Presidency.
- Choir PracticeAfter church in the Young Women’s room, except on Fast Sunday. Currently suspended for the summer.
- Stake InstituteTuesdays at 7:00 p.m., Stake Center, Relief Society room.
- Self-Reliance ClassesAvailable at the Stake Center on Sundays. Contact Brother Scott Carter from the stake for details.
- Feed the MissionariesPlease sign up if you would like to have the missionaries in your home to share a meal, and fill out the missionary support survey.
- Stay ConnectedWard Facebook page · Stake Newsroom Facebook feed · Church Newsroom
Temple and Family History
The Stake Family History Center is open every Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Stake Center.
Visit FamilySearch to update your family history, search for ancestors and their stories, or participate in indexing. See the Gilbert Arizona Temple website for information and schedules.
Gilbert Temple upcoming closures
Get in Touch
Contacts & Resources
Reach ward leaders, schedule an appointment, or find helpful online tools.
Ward Leaders
| Calling | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop | Edward Stanfill | 333-333-3333 |
| Executive Secretary (Appointments) | Lyle Hamblin | 333-333-3333 |
| Ward Clerk (Records) | Mark Standage | 333-333-3333 |
| Elders Quorum President | Calvert Quist | 333-333-3333 |
| Relief Society President | Naomi Moffat | 333-333-3333 |
| Primary President | Hika Cooper | 333-333-3333 |
| Young Women President | Cammi Bates | 333-333-3333 |
Other Key Contacts
| Calling | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Stake Executive Secretary (Appointments) | McKay Monson | 333-333-3333 |
| Full-Time Missionaries | Placeholder | 333-333-3333 |
Online Resources
El Dorado Ward
Shared Missionary Experiences
Highlights from real members of our ward who have had great ministering and missionary experiences to share.
Do you have an experience to share?
Reach out to the missionaries and we will post it here.