Missions in Utah

Overview

Empower local communities & partake in hands-on service learning opportunities on the Missions in Utah tour! Throughout this trip, your group will have the unique opportunity to come alongside and serve ex-members of the FLDS religion seeking recovery and healing from their abuse. In addition, you will also be able to journey through the beautiful landscape that makes up the incomparable Zion National Park. Your group will leave this tour forever impacted by the local people & landscape.

IMPORTANT TRIP INFORMATION

Max of 50 people total for this trip
All activities based on ministry availability
No buses are allowed on this trip due to the nature of the ministry & groups having to potentially work at different sites at the same time

MINISTRY INFORMATION

You will be serving in a former FLDS community. Many families here are recovering from abuse after leaving the FLDS religion and are completely starting over with their lives. Ministry projects can range from serving at a local food bank to helping community members with projects around their homes. You will also have the opportunity to host community outreach events.

Day 1 - Travel Day / Orientation

Day 2 & 3 - Ministry Work

Day 4 - Zion National Park

Day 5 - Travel Day

Itinerary

Day 1 - Travel Day / Orientation

Arrive in Las Vegas & meet your JE Tour Director
Drive three hours to ministry (Hildale, UT/Colorado City, AZ)
Check into ministry housing
Tour of town with history lesson & cultural sensitivity lesson
Orientation for your week of ministry
Dinner & devotions

Day 2 & 3 - Ministry Work

Breakfast
Spend each day serving at a food bank or in projects around the community
Lunch & dinner each day
Devotions each day & debrief from your service

Day 4 - Zion National Park

Breakfast
Depart for Zion
Spend the day hiking & exploring one of the most beautiful national parks in the US
Lunch at the park
More hiking & exploring
Depart for ministry
Dinner & devotions

Day 5 - Travel Day

Breakfast
Check out of your ministry housing & depart for Las Vegas
Stop at Hoover Dam (if time permits)
Depart for the airport

Why Travel with JE?

CEU Accreditation

Joshua Expeditions is an approved CEU provider for ACSI, offering CEU credits to teachers on select trips.

Safety

At JE, safety is paramount. Our Guides go through a variety of trainings to help prepare them for any issue that may arise.

You Help Us Give Back

Your JE trip helps us build homes for hurting families, provide food for hungry children, and impact low-income communities.

Online Process

Our goal is to take away the hassle of paperwork, trip logistics, insurance, and payments through our simple online process.

Affordability

We know the economy can affect travel plans. Our staff works to help you create a budget while still providing the best for every traveler.

JE Travel Experience

High quality, Christ-centered travel engaging the local world through a Biblical worldview for personal transformation.

High Quality

Every JE tour offers high quality local meals and hotel accommodations to provide the best possible travel experience.

Curriculum-Focused Travel

Our experienced JE Staff will work with you to create a travel experience that integrates with your teaching curriculum.

Interested in This Tour?

Contact one of our Travel Specialists to begin planning your JE tour.

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