Joseph F. Smith Family Reunion
Monday, November 9, 2026
Monument Park Stake Center | 1320 East Wasatch Drive, Salt Lake City
Registration: 6:30 PM | Program: 7:00 PM
Family connects the past, present, and future. As descendants of Joseph F. Smith, we share a rich heritage of faith, family, and history. This year, we will give special attention to his wives and their stories while also reflecting on the stories from our own lives and families. As we remember those who came before us and preserve our own experiences, we strengthen our connections with one another and with our Father in Heaven.
We are delighted to welcome author and family member Kim Poole, who will speak on “Connecting Through Stories.” She will invite us to consider the memories, experiences, and everyday moments we want future generations to know and remember. We also hope you’ll stretch yourself a little: meet a cousin you don’t know, share a story, and discover a new family connection.
One of our favorite traditions is honoring our 8- and 12-year-olds, who will sing the verses of “We’ll Bring the World His Truth” while the family joins them on the chorus. Please help your children become familiar with the song beforehand. A children’s program for ages 3–7 will be held in the Primary Room beginning after 6:45 PM. Please pick up your children promptly following the program.
Afterward, join us in the cultural hall for refreshments and time together. Reconnect with someone you haven’t seen for a while, introduce yourself to someone new, and share a family memory.
Family Contact Information & Donations
Beginning in 2027, reunion letters and programs will be sent by email rather than postal mail. Please use the QR code available at registration or visit https://josephfsmith.org/subscribe to make sure your family’s contact information is current.
Donations help cover reunion and website expenses. The suggested donation is $10–$30, payable at registration by cash or check. Mailed checks or Bill Pay donations may be sent to:
Joseph F. Smith Family Association, c/o Paul Smith – Treasurer, 2273 West Smith Legacy Cove, Taylorsville, UT 84129
We hope you will join us in carrying forward the Smith family legacy by living the gospel, strengthening your family, and helping the next generation know and cherish the stories of those who came before them. The lives we live today become the family history of tomorrow. Our examples can strengthen our posterity, but only when our stories are known, preserved, and shared.
Come meet a new cousin, renew an old friendship, and discover another piece of our family story. You might even consider serving on the family board. For me, that service has been an unexpected privilege and has deepened my appreciation for the blessing of family.
We are grateful that each of you is part of our family story.
Cara Johnson
2026 JFS Family Association Chairman
P.S. Save the date: Our 2027 reunion will be on September 18 at This Is the Place Monument. The Board is also considering warmer-weather weekend gatherings in future years to make it easier for families with young children to attend. Come enjoy our longtime tradition at the Monument Park Stake Center this year as we celebrate our heritage and the connections that keep our family close.