JUNE 11-13, 2026
And I will also be your light in the wilderness; and I will prepare the way before you, if it so be that ye shall keep my commandments; wherefore, inasmuch as ye shall keep my commandments ye shall be led towards the promised land; and ye shall know that it is by me that ye are led.
1 Nephi 17:13
Throughout history, God’s people have been called to move forward into the unknown, trusting not in the ease of the journey, but in Who leads them. Whether crossing deserts, oceans, plains, or personal trials, the Lord has promised to be a light in the wilderness and to prepare the way for those who keep His commandments.
The pioneer journey across the American West stands as a powerful reminder of this truth. Those faithful Saints were not sustained by certainty of the path ahead, but by their confidence that the Lord was guiding them toward a promised land. Their faith teaches us that progress often requires endurance, obedience, and trust. Especially when the way forward feels difficult or unclear.
Today, each of us walks our own wilderness. Some are following a legacy of faith passed down through generations, while others are pioneers in their own families, choosing to follow Christ for the first time. Regardless of where our journey begins, we all rely on the same source of guidance: Jesus Christ, the One who goes before us, prepares the way, and leads us safely forward.
As we trek together, may we learn to recognize His light, trust His direction, and move forward with faith, knowing that it is by Him that we are led.
Preparing to Be Led
Each of us walks a path that has been shaped by those who came before us. Some were pioneers in crossing plains and valleys. Others were pioneers of faith in their families, communities, or personal lives. As you prepare for Trek, take time to reflect on those whose choices and faith helped guide you to where you are today.
“Jesus Christ is the light of the world… His light is the ‘true light that lighteth every man that cometh into the world.’ His example and His teachings illuminate the path we should walk.”
In 1 Nephi 17:13, the Lord promises that He will be our light in the wilderness and prepare the way before us. When we choose to trust Him and keep His commandments, we are not left to navigate life alone. He leads, comforts, and directs us—step by step—toward the promised land He has prepared.
Parley’s 2026 Trek song