Learning Center
Winter 2025
The Midvale Utah Union Fort Family History Center provides a wide variety of classes at the center at no cost to our patrons. View available classes below and sign up on their respective pages. Due to the number of available computers, class sizes are limited, so please register early.
Personal and Family History Writing (8 weeks)
January 17, 2025 at 3:00 PMWrite your individual history or the life story of an ancestor.
Spanish-Language Class
January 19, 2025 at 2:00 PMExplore Latin American records in our monthly Spanish-language class.
FamilySearch Family Tree Basics (5 weeks)
January 23, 2025 at 1:00 PMDiscover the fundamental aspects of FamilySearch and Family Tree.
Learn to Use Ordinances Ready
January 24, 2025 at 12:00 PMExplore using Ordinances Ready both on the computer and with mobile apps. Find family names and leave with printed temple ordinance cards.
Add and Preserve Your Family’s Cherished Memories
January 28, 2025 at 7:00 PMBecome proficient in the art of using technology to safeguard and share the documents, photographs, and stories that will enhance your family tree.
RootsTech 101
February 5, 2025 at 7:00 PMDid you know you can participate in RootsTech online for free? In this class you will learn how to find classes by category, teacher, topic, and research area and how to add classes to your playlist for later listening.
Consultant Training (3 weeks)
February 13, 2025 at 7:00 PMThis training is for Ward, Stake, or Center Consultants. Learn the basics and much, much more.
Family History on the Go
February 14, 2025 at 7:00 PMLearn how to use the four mobile apps to incorporate family history into a busy schedule. Please have a FamilySearch account set up and apps downloaded prior to class (FamilySearch Tree, Memories, Get Involved, and Together).
Spanish-Language Class
February 16, 2025 at 2:00 PMExplore Latin American records in our monthly Spanish-language class.
Family Tree Basics (5 weeks)
February 18, 2025 at 1:00 PMDiscover the fundamentals of using FamilySearch Family Tree by exploring its essential features.
Using the FamilySearch Tree Mobile App
February 20, 2025 at 1:00 PMLearn how to add and access family treasures in the palm of your hand! What you do on your computer/iPad can now be done on your mobile phone. Bring your Smartphone and download the FamilySearch apps prior to class.
Leveraging AI to Enrich Your Genealogy Journey
February 25, 2025 at 7:00 PMLearn how to write prompts, use ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, and Gemini as well as Google Lens and Translate. We will explore partner sites for the latest they have to offer from the world of AI.
Finding Treasures in the Census
February 26, 2025 at 7:00 PMA census contains a wealth of information and is a key source to your research. Get to know your ancestors more intimately as we follow their story from census to census. Bring the names of an ancestor who lived in the US between 1850–1950.
Finding Treasures in the Census
February 27, 2025 at 1:00 PMA census contains a wealth of information and is a key source to your research. Get to know your ancestors more intimately as we follow their story from census to census. Bring the names of an ancestor who lived in the US between 1850–1950.
Learn to Use Ordinances Ready
February 28, 2025 at 12:00 PMExplore using Ordinances Ready both on the computer and with mobile apps. Find family names and leave with printed temple ordinance cards.
Building Your Family Tree with Research Hints
March 4, 2025 at 7:00 PMLearn where to find record hints on your desktop and mobile devices. Then discover what to do with them once you have located them—when to merge, when to attach, and when to dismiss.
Consultant Training (3 weeks)
March 5, 2025 at 1:00 PMThis training is for Ward, Stake, or Center Consultants. Learn the basics and much, much more.
Family History on the Go
March 9, 2025 at 3:00 PMLearn how to use the four mobile apps to incorporate family history into a busy schedule. Please have a FamilySearch account set up and apps downloaded prior to class (FamilySearch Tree, Memories, Get Involved, and Together).
FamilySearch Basics, Expanded and Updated (5 weeks)
March 13, 2025 at 7:00 PMThis class will guide you through FamilySearch.
FamilySearch Basics, Expanded and Updated (5 weeks)
March 14, 2025 at 3:00 PMThis class will guide you through FamilySearch.
Spanish-Language Class
March 16, 2025 at 2:00 PMExplore Latin American records in our monthly Spanish-language class.
Building Your Family Tree with Research Hints
March 17, 2025 at 1:00 PMLearn where to find record hints on your desktop and mobile devices. Then discover what to do with them once you have located them—when to merge, when to attach, and when to dismiss.
FamilySearch Research Wiki
March 19, 2025 at 7:00 PMCome learn how to find when historic records were created for the states your family lives in. Also explore handwriting aids for various countries.
Indexing Mastery
March 25, 2025 at 7:00 PMGain strategies and techniques for indexing digitized records on FamilySearch. This class is designed for indexers at all levels, from beginner to advanced, offering insights to improve your indexing skills.
DAR Paper Party
March 26, 2025 at 1:00 PMLearn about the DAR and how prospective members can document proof of lineage to join the society. If you are already a member, learn how to submit a supplemental application.
DAR Paper Party
March 26, 2025 at 7:00 PMLearn about the DAR and how prospective members can document proof of lineage to join the society. If you are already a member, learn how to submit a supplemental application.
Learn to Use Ordinances Ready
March 28, 2025 at 12:00 PMExplore using Ordinances Ready both on the computer and with mobile apps. Find family names and leave with printed temple ordinance cards.
Group Activities
We have reserved Wednesday evenings for ward and youth groups to learn about Indexing and finding relatives for baptisms for the dead. If you would like to schedule a group, please schedule an appointment below. We will contact you to finalize your reservation.
