Payson Utah FamilySearch Center

10/21/2026

🌳 Serving in a ward family history calling? Come find out what it’s really like! 🌳

Join us for “Truth and Reality of Ward Family History Callings” with Bob Bloomer!

Whether you’re a ward family history consultant, a leader, or someone who may be called soon, this class offers an honest look at what the calling involves, what works, and how to feel confident helping members in your ward discover and connect with their ancestors.

📅 Thursday, October 22 at 7:00 PM
📍 Payson Family History Center
955 W 450 S, Payson, UT 84651

Bring your questions and your experiences. All are welcome!

Know someone serving in this calling? Tag them or share this post! 💛

10/20/2026

💻 Want free access to premium genealogy sites? 💻

Join us for “How To Get Free Access to Premium Sites: Ancestry, MyHeritage, and Several Others” with Elder Gail!

Many of the best family history websites normally require a paid subscription, but there are ways to use them at no cost. Come learn how to get free access so you can search more records and break through your brick walls.

📅 Wednesday, October 21 at 1:00 PM
📍 Payson Family History Center
955 W 450 S, Payson, UT 84651

All experience levels are welcome. Bring a device if you have one, and you can try it out right in class!

Know someone who’s been wishing they could access these sites? Tag them or share this post! 🌳

10/19/2026

🇸🇪 Have Swedish roots but feel stuck? 🇸🇪

Join us for “Swedish Research is Easy” with Frank Carlson! Swedish records are some of the best in the world, and this class will help you learn how to find and use them to discover your ancestors.

📅 Tuesday, October 20 at 10:30 AM
📍 Payson Family History Center
955 W 450 S, Payson, UT 84651

Whether you’re just getting started or have been researching for years, you’ll walk away with practical tips you can use right away. Bring a Swedish ancestor’s name if you have one, and we may be able to help you get started!

Know someone with Swedish ancestry? Tag them or share this post! 💛💙

10/14/2026

Calling all Family History Consultants!

You’re invited to an upcoming training designed to help you feel confident and equipped as you help others discover their family stories.

Find New Opportunities with the FamilySearch Blue Fan Chart - Rose Nyman

Join us at one of two sessions (the content is the same, so attend whichever fits your schedule):

Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 18 at 4:00 PM

Location: Payson FamilySearch Center, 955 W 450 S, Payson, UT 84651

09/09/2026

Upcoming class! Thursday, Sept 10 at 7:00pm: “Truth and Reality of Ward Family History Callings” by Bob Bloomer.

TFH Ward Leaders . . . this class is designed especially for you! Whether you are new to this calling, or if you would like a review, this class will be beneficial. It is held every Thursday with the exception of the third week. Bob is an excellent teacher and has a wealth of knowledge to share. Take advantage of this opportunity!

07/30/2026

Payson FamilySearch Center

Week of August 4-6, 2026

955 West 450 South * (801) 465-1349

Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9am-9pm and Thursdays 9am-6pm

DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES - NO sign up necessary

Tuesday, August 4:

10:30am: Class 4: Synergy When You Use Ancestry With FamilySearch” by Rose Nyman. This class is consecutive; however, if you haven’t been to the prior classes, you can start at any time. This week Rose will cover DNA for beginners. Come advance your family research by attending. Bring your laptop or tablet or Zoom at: tinyurl.com/PaysonFSCzoom

7:00pm: Escape Room & Kahoots Game - Sign up required

Wednesday, August 5:

1:00pm: “Videos Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)” by Adam Egbert. This is such a fun class making your photos come to life by animation. Everything you learn, you can continue to practice at the Center for free. We now have a subscription to Grok, allowing you to create videos.

7:00pm: Escape Room & Kahoots Game - Sign up required

Thursday, August 6: Bob's class is back!!

7:00pm: “Truth and Reality of Ward Family History Callings” by Bob Bloomer. This is a special class designed for newly called TFH Ward Leaders or those who feel they need extra instruction about their calling. Bob has the experience and knowledge necessary to share information you’ll need to magnify your calling! This month, Bob’s class is offered every Thursday because we do not have our third-Wednesday Stake training in August.

ACTIVITIES:

Escape Rooms * Kahoots game * Tour the Center * Computer training * Digitizing

Bring your FamilySearch ID and password for computer training

Bring a Sandisk, 64 gig, 3.0 speed or higher for digitizing.

Get Details and sign up for activities:

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/70A0B4AAFA82CAB9-50134372-youth

06/17/2026

https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/salt-lake-temple-celebration-volunteers

Applications are now open for individuals and groups who want to participate in the Salt Lake Temple Celebration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, taking place April 5 through October 1, 2027.

06/03/2026

Come to learn how to make videos from pictures of your ancestors using AI. 1pm today at the Payson FamilySearch Center

05/27/2026

June 2026 Calendar

04/29/2026

May 2026 Calendar