California Latter-Day Saints
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Mormon Temples and Landmarks
California LDS YSA Groups
LDS Special Interest Groups - unique congregations and groups including Spanish, Chinese, Deaf, Tagalog and others.

So. Calif. Wilderness Adventures
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Discover California's natural wonders when you explore to a scenic backdrop of amazing desert, mountain, islands and coastal terrain. Southern California features many exciting high wilderness adventures opportunities for rock climbing, mountaineering, ocean sailing, camping, hiking and more.

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Imperial Valley Attractions
Borrego Springs - Desert Resort and Spas
Anza-Borrego - Spring desert wildflowers
El Centro - Agricultural center
Salton Sea - saltwater lake
Lower Colorado - Wilderness adventure
Winterhaven - RV Park for snowbirds.
Palm Springs Golf - Over 100 world-class winter golf and spa resort in the region.

Tour Park City
This mountain community is home to three world class ski resorts and hosted several alpine venues of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The historic district is a bustling year-round draw for vacationers.

Latter-Day Saint Church - LDS
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints aka Mormon features uniform traditional family-centered religious worship at many located in the area. Special programs include women's relief society, youth groups, scouting, welfare services, family history centers, sports and cultural events, and daily religious study groups (seminary and institute). The LDS Church is the third largest religious denomination in America (coming behind Catholics and Protestants).

Special Programs
See the Stake Meetinghouse Directory below to find out more about their special activity programs. There are always missionaries available every Sunday morning to answer your questions at each church location.
Youth Activities - Weekly activity night, scouts, campouts, summer camps and more for youths 8-18.
Socials and Dances - Weekend socials, dances, firesides and more for youth and young single adults (YSA) ages 14 and up.
Sports - Most LDS churchs have indoor basketball or volleyball recreation court that are used for informal and league games and practices on a weekly basis.
Seminary - Gospel doctrine classes held during the week - includes both Seminary and Institute classes for ages 14 and up.
Homemaking Class - Monthly seminar for young homemakers.
Family History Research - Research your family tree and learn about prominent ancestors in your past. Most LDS Churchs have direct access to the world's largest family history library.

San Diego Mormon Temple
Third temple completed in California (dedicated 1993 by Pres Hinckley), The San Diego Temple is located near La Jolla Village. This prominent landmark features striking double towers looming above the I-5 Freeway. Connecting theese twin towers is a peaceful star-shaped atrium filled with a colorful garden. Other distinctive features include towering art glass and grand staircase to upper-level balcony. Visitors can tour the temple grounds and the nearby Mormon Battalion Visitors Center in Old Town.

Mormon Battalion Visitors Center - Old Town San Diego
Church operated museum commerating the 1847 completion of the longest infantry march in US History, over 2000 miles from Council Bluffs, Iowa to San Diego. The Mormon Battalion consisted of five companies that totaled over 500 men. Multimedia presentations, historic artifacts and paintings.

Family Night Adventure
Increase happiness and unity in the home as well as personal satisfaction. Family night will help make communication happen and open the doors to let you discover each other's hidden talents and ambitions and prepare for an exciting future.

Imperial Valley LDS Stake Directory
Local ward and branch locations and contact info:
LDS El Centro California Stake - wards meet in El Centro, Calexico and Brawley.
LDS Palm De Ssert California Stake - Palm Desert, Borrego Springs, La Quinta, and Bermuda Dunes. Includes Family, YSA and Spanish congregations.
LDS El Cajon California Stake - congregations in Alpine, Jamul, El Cajon, Granite Hills and Rancho San Diego.
LDS Yuma Arizona Stake - Yuma / Arizona

Imperial Valley Area LDS Special Interest
Young Single Adult Groups:
LDS YSA - San Diego CA Region - YSA Groups, Activities and Related Resources
San Diego LDS Singles Info Web - Social Events
San Diego LDS Singles - Activities Calendar

Imperial Valley Area LDS Institute of Religion
Provides opportunity for ongoing daily religious studies.
LDS Church Education System - Religious Study Resources.

Imperial Valley Area LDS Deseret Industries
Charitable goods exchange center.
Deseret Industries Thrift Store - Chula Vista CA

Charity Operations
Mexican Medical Ministries - Chula Vista CA - an interdenominational non-profit organization, founded in 1963, dedicated to providing low or no-cost health care to the people of Mexico in the Name of Jesus Christ.

Local Christian Action Coalitions
The Lighted Candle Society - Help stop the publishers of immoral junk from trampling the moral values of our society. Newsletter and Action Programs.

San Diego Boy Scouts
The Boys Scouts of America is a highly successful youth organization that motivates young men and women to build character by honoring their duty to self, to God and to country through outdoor activity, service, recreation and education. Cub and Troop programs are oriented for young boys only while older aged (14-20) boys and girls may participate in coed varsity and venturer programs.

Church History for LDS Families Quality Bound Family Night Edition Valetta - Shadow Mountain Press; The beautifully illustrated book is designed for anyone wanting to understand more clearly the history of the Church and its ties to the Doctrine and Covenants. The format – with word helps, illustrations, photos, maps, explanations, and brief commentaries – will be familiar to all who have loved the perennial bestseller Book of Mormon for LDS Families New Testament for LDS Families Old Testament for LDS Families Beautiful Hardcover Bookcraft Edition includes large print, multiple illustrations, commentaries and explanations.

California Saints A 150 Year Legacy in the Golden State From aiding in the early development of San Francisco, San Diego and Sacramento to the ministry of Howard W Hunter as the first President of the LDS Church from California, Cowan and Homer share with us California's rich LDS history.

Gold Rush Saints California Mormons And the Great Rush for Riches Owens & Bagley - University of Oklahoma Press; From 1846 to 1857 Mormons played a crucial role in shaping events in California and the West. They were the first American settlers of San Francisco, and without them, John Sutter might not have built his sawmill and thus discovered gold in 1848. In Gold Rush Saints, Kenneth N. Owens combines narrative history and documentary accounts to reveal a hidden wealth of California and Mormon history. The first-person accounts of pioneer Mormons, both men and women, offer new perspectives on myths and realities of gold rush California.

La Jolla Hyatt Regency 3777 La Jolla Village Drive , La Jolla, CA 92122; Location: La Jolla Village Dr Exit from I-5 Freeway One Block from San Diego Mormon Temple The Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine is San Diego's landmark destination and a Mobil 4-Star and AAA 4-Diamond Award winner. Creative genius Michael Graves provides the perfect compliment of business and recreation.

La Jolla Best Western Resort 7830 Fay Avenue , La Jolla, CA 92037 ; Location: Two Blocks from La Jolla Beaches / One mile for SD Temple Escape to the La Jolla Best Western Inn by the Sea. A 100% non-smoking California Vacation Resort. Located two blocks from the beautiful beaches of La Jolla in California. Stay at this recently renovated hotel in the picturesque village of La Jolla in southern California.

Christian Single Adult Groups Young Single adult activity groups, congregations and special events for across Southern California. Meet individuals who share and promote a strong healthy sense of faith and values.

Borrego Springs Country Club Resort 1112 Tilting T Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004; Serene resort oasis found tucked away in the Anza Borrego Desert at the foot of the Santa-Rosa Mountains. The Borrego Springs Country Club features 100 guestrooms that are well appointed with a casual early California charm.