Colorado Springs North Stake (CSNS)

Ward Council and Ward Youth Council Bulletin

Jan 4 - 10, 2021

Announcements for Events This Week and Next Week

1. Stake Presidency Youth Devotionals as part of ward conferences:

• Sunday, January 17th: High Forest Ward, Jackson Creek Ward, King's Deer Ward, and Monument Ward Youth and Leaders [Monument building chapel] 7am - 7:45am

• Sunday, January 24th: Cordera Ward, Gleneagle Ward, Northgate Ward, and Pine Creek Ward Youth and Leaders [Lexington building chapel] 7am - 7:45am

• Sunday January 31st: Meadow run Ward Youth and Leaders [Black Forest building chapel] 7:30am - 8:15am

2. Worldwide Devotional for Youth Adults [Online], Sunday, January 10th, 6pm-7pm:

• Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Sister Susan Gong will speak at a worldwide devotional for young adults on January 10, 2021.

• Elder Gong will share three invitations that will help you become more valiant in the testimony of Christ.

• All adults ages 18–30, whether single or married, and students who will be finishing high school or the equivalent by the end of April 2021 are invited to participate.

2. Winter 2021 Institute

• Begins Thursday, January 14^th, and we are going to start in-person! We will continue to provide a grab-n-go meal before class at 6:45pm.

• Below are two images of digital flyers images you can use to post/share and text to help spread the word about institute starting on January 14^th

• An Institute Class Descriptions PDF file is available that will be our poster that hangs in the hallway of the Jamboree building.

• All of our information is on our website: cospringsinstitute.org. Please helps us spread word!

• The classes we will be teaching on Thursday nights:

1. Foundations of the Restoration

2. The Divine Gift of Forgiveness

3. Old Testament Solutions to New World Problems

4. The Unique Doctrine from Latter-day Hymns

5. Missionary Preparation – Begins March 4^th

• Finally, we are holding workshops again this semester. The topics are:

• Learning from Past Mistakes

• “I think I’m Addicted”…overcoming all sorts of habits

• Beware of the Double Life

• Habits of Success

Reed Romney, Institute Director - Colorado Springs, 719-377-8056

Continuing Announcements

1. Ward Meeting Times for 2021 starting Sunday, January 3rd

• Unless an exception is noted below, all wards hold sacrament meeting first and ward weeknight activities are at the same building as Sunday meetings

• Lexington building, 8710 Lexington Dr, Colorado Spring CO 80920

  • Pine Creek Ward: Sacrament meeting 8:30am - 9:10am, quorums and classes 9:20am - 9:50am, Wednesday weeknight activities at the Jamboree building

  • Cordera Ward: Sacrament meeting 10:30am - 11:10am, quorums and classes 11:20am - 11:50am, Tuesday weeknight activities

  • Gleneagle Ward: Sacrament meeting 12:30pm - 1:10pm, quorums and classes 1:20pm - 1:50pm, Wednesday weeknight activities

  • Northgate Ward: Sacrament meeting 2:30pm - 3:10pm, quorums and classes 3:20pm - 3:50pm, Tuesday weeknight activities

• Monument building, 950 West Colorado Highway 105, Monument CO 80132

  • Jackson Creek Ward: Sacrament meeting 8:30am - 9:10am, quorums and classes 9:20am - 9:50am, Tuesday weeknight activities

  • Monument Ward: Sacrament meeting 10:30am - 11:10am, quorums and classes 11:20am - 11:50am, Wednesday weeknight activities

  • High Forest Ward: Sacrament meeting 12:30pm - 1:10pm, quorums and classes 1:20pm - 1:50pm, Tuesday weeknight activities

  • King's Deer Ward: Sacrament meeting 2:30pm - 3:10pm, quorums and classes 3:20pm - 3:50pm, Wednesday weeknight activities

• Black Forest building, 6950 Shoup Rd, Colorado Springs CO 80908

  • Meadow Run Ward: Sacrament meeting 9:00am - 10:00am, quorums and classes 10:10am - 11:00am, Wednesday weeknight activities

  • [Black Forest Ward (Colorado Springs High Plains Stake): 12:00pm - 2:00pm, Tuesday weeknight activities]

• Jamboree building, 8295 Jamboree Cir, Colorado Springs CO 80920

  • [Chapel Hills Ward (Colorado Springs East Stake): 9:00am - 11:00am, Tuesday weeknight activities]

  • Pikes Peak YSA Ward: Sacrament meeting 11:30am - 12:20pm, quorums and classes12:30pm - 1:10pm, Monday and Thursday weeknight activities

  • Cheyenne Mountain YSA Ward: Sacrament meeting 12:30pm - 1:20pm, quorums and classes 1:30pm - 2:10pm, Monday and Thursday weeknight activities

  • Mount Herman YSA Ward: Sacrament meeting 1:30pm - 2:20pm, quorums and classes 2:30pm - 3:10pm, Monday and Thursday weeknight activities

2. There is a change in contact information to schedule interview with a member of the stake presidency for temple recommends or BYU ecclesiastical endorsements:

1. • UPDATED: Send an email to renewtemple@csnorth.org or text/call 719-985-1130 (or as a backup 719-244-3199 or 719-649-8974)

   • Interviews are held on Thursday evenings at the stake offices or online (by appointment only) to not interfere with leader/parents commitments to weekly child and youth activity nights on Tuesday and Wednesday; church dress requested

3. Colorado Springs Institute, for Young Adults (ages 18-30, married and single):

1. • Draw closer to the Lord during the quarantine through Institute. Register using the Seminary and Institute app (for Apple or Android) or at myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org. All meeting link and other information will come once students are registered.

4. Young Single Adults (YSA), ages 18-30

• • Colorado Springs YSAs Facebook and Instagram groups

5. Middle Single Adults (MSA), ages 31-45, Events and Information

• • Colorado Springs LDS Midsingles (ages 31-45) Facebook group and email: CSMidsingles@gmail.com

6. Single Adults (SA), ages 31+, Events and Information

• • Colorado South Single Adults (CSSA) Website

  • Colorado Springs LDS Multi-Stake Single Adults 31+ Facebook group

  • Denver LDS Singles Website

  • Castle Rock LDS Singles crssingleadults@hotmail.com email

7. BYU-Pathway Worldwide

• • A one-year program that helps members of the Church start or return to college

  • Students earn 15 credits toward a degree and upon completion, may continue working toward a skills-based certificate, an Associate's degree, or a Bachelor’s degree online through BYU-Idaho – at a GREATLY reduced cost

  • Learn more and apply online or contact your local Pathway missionaries: Elder & Sister Zenger (ages 18-30) 503-290-9933 or 503-684-6073; or, Elder & Sister Riding (ages 30+) 719-761-2955.

8. Temple Ordinance Workers and Temple Volunteers are Needed at the Denver Colorado Temple

• • If interested, contact your bishop

Most announcements should be electronically distributed weekly prior to Sunday so they do not take time in sacrament meeting; the bishopric may give essential announcements briefly before the opening hymn (see General Handbook 29.2.2.2).

From Elder Quentin L. Cook's general conference talk Deep and Lasting Conversion to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ (after President Nelson's two-hour meeting block announcement), "To help members prepare for the Sabbath, some wards already send an informative email, text, or social media message midweek. In view of this adjustment, we strongly recommend this type of communication. These invitations will remind the members of the Sunday meeting schedule for that week, including the upcoming class lesson topic, and support continuing gospel conversation at home."

This Week: Monday, January 4th - Sunday, January 10th

Mon, Jan 4, 2021

• School District 20 (D-20) Winter Break (Return, Wednesday, January 6th)

• School District 38 (D-38) Winter Break (Return Tuesday, January 5th)

• Come, Follow Me - January 4–10. Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26: “I Saw a Pillar of Light”

• Family Home Evening

• Multistake Adult Education Gospel Study Class [ML] 12 - 1:30pm

• Multistake Middle Single Adult Home Evening Group [LX] 6 - 8pm

• Multistake Single Adult Home Evening Group [CSCSC] 6 - 7:30pm

• Stake Young Single Adult Home Evening Group [JB] 7 - 9pm

Tue, Jan 5, 2021

• School District 20 (D-20) Winter Break (Return, Wednesday, January 6th)

• Come, Follow Me - January 4–10. Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26: “I Saw a Pillar of Light”

• Institute Spring Term Begins

Wed, Jan 6, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - January 4–10. Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26: “I Saw a Pillar of Light”

Thu, Jan 7, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - January 4–10. Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26: “I Saw a Pillar of Light”

• Institute [JB] 6:45 - 8:30pm

• Multistake Support Meeting for Women [DS] 7 - 8pm

Fri, Jan 8, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - January 4–10. Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26: “I Saw a Pillar of Light”

Sat, Jan 9, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - January 4–10. Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26: “I Saw a Pillar of Light”

Sun, Jan 10, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - January 4–10. Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26: “I Saw a Pillar of Light”

• Second Sunday: Priesthood quorums, Relief Society, and Young Women (Primary held every Sunday)

• Stake Council Meeting [LX] 6:30 - 8am

• Cheyenne Mountain YSA Ward Conference [JB] 11:30am - 1:30pm

• Mount Herman YSA Ward Conference [JB] 11:30am - 1:30pm

• Pikes Peak YSA Ward Conference [JB] 11:30am - 1:30pm

• Combined YSA Ward Council Meeting [JB] 1:30 - 2:30pm

• Multistake Young Single Adult Council [JB] 1:45 - 2:30pm

• Multistake Support Meeting for Men [JB] 6 - 7pm

• Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults [Online] 6 - 7pm

Next Week: Monday, January 11th - Sunday, January 17th

Mon, Jan 11, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - January 11–17. Doctrine and Covenants 2; Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65: “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers”

• Family Home Evening

• Multistake Adult Education Gospel Study Class [ML] 12 - 1:30pm

• Multistake Middle Single Adult Home Evening Group [LX] 6 - 8pm

• Multistake Single Adult Home Evening Group [CSCSC] 6 - 7:30pm

• Institute [USAFA] 6:20 - 7:50pm

• Stake Young Single Adult Home Evening Group [JB] 7 - 9pm

Tue, Jan 12, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - January 11–17. Doctrine and Covenants 2; Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65: “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers”

Wed, Jan 13, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - January 11–17. Doctrine and Covenants 2; Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65: “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers”

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - January 11–17. Doctrine and Covenants 2; Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65: “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers”

• Stake Temple Recommend Interviews (by appointment only) [LX and Online] 6 - 9pm

• Institute [JB] 6:45 - 8:30pm

• Multistake Support Meeting for Women [DS] 7 - 8pm

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - January 11–17. Doctrine and Covenants 2; Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65: “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers”

Sat, Jan 16, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - January 11–17. Doctrine and Covenants 2; Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65: “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers”

• Stake Family History Center Staff Meeting [LX] 9 - 10am

Sun, Jan 17, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - January 11–17. Doctrine and Covenants 2; Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65: “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers”

• Third Sunday: Sunday School (Primary held every Sunday)

• Stake Presidency Youth Devotional with High Forest Ward, Jackson Creek Ward, King's Deer Ward, and Monument Ward Youth and Leaders [MN] 7 - 7:45am

• Jackson Creek Ward Conference [MN] 8:30 - 9:45am

• Monument Ward Conference [MN] 10:30 - 11:45am

• High Forest Ward Conference [MN] 12:30 - 1:45pm

• King's Deer Ward Conference [MN] 2:30 - 3:45pm

• Stake Missionary Work Coordination Meeting [LX] 4 - 5pm

• Multistake Single Adult Leadership Meeting [CSESC] 5:45 - 6:45pm

• Multistake Support Meeting for Men [JB] 6 - 7pm

• Multistake Single Adult (SA) Fireside [CSESC] 7 - 8pm

Updates to the Stake Calendar of Events

The following meetings and activities on the stake calendar are changed due to state and church-wide announcements:

• Thu, Jan 7, 2021

• Cancelled: Stake Temple Night [DCT] 5 - 11pm

• Sat, Jan 9, 2021

  • Cancelled: Stake Family History Workshop [LX] 9 - 10am

  • Cancelled: Multistake Late Saturday Temple Sessions [DCT] 7 - 9pm

  • Cancelled: Multistake Young Single Adult Temple Night [DCT] 7 - 9pm

• Sun, Jan 17, 2021

  • Changed: Ward Council and Ward Youth Council Training [MN] 7 - 8am to Stake Presidency Youth Devotional with High Forest Ward, Jackson Creek Ward, King's Deer Ward, and Monument Ward Youth and Leaders [MN] 7am-7:45am

• Sun, Jan 24, 2021

  • Changed: Ward Council and Ward Youth Council Training [LX] 7 - 8am to Stake Presidency Youth Devotional with Cordera Ward, Gleneagle Ward, Northgate Ward, and Pine Creek Ward Youth and Leaders [LX] 7am-7:45am

• Sun, Jan 31, 2021

  • Changed: Ward Council and Ward Youth Council Training [BF] 7 - 8am to Stake Presidency Youth Devotional with Meadow Run Ward Youth and Leaders [BF] 7am-7:45am

The online stake calendar provides event details: e.g. event start and end times, participants invited, point of contact for questions, address, reserved building room(s), setup time, cleanup time, etc.

New This Past Week

• Notice, 3 January 2021: Friend to Friend Event for Children, Parents, and Primary Leaders and Teachers

  • We invite children ages 3–11, their parents, and Primary leaders and teachers to participate in a Friend to Friend event [Saturday, February 20th, 11am-12pm, Online]

Selection of Previously Released

• Notice, 18 December 2020: Revised General Handbook Chapters

  • Six chapters and other content have been revised in General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

• Notice, 18 December 2020: January 2021 Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults

  • A worldwide devotional for young adults will be transmitted live on the Church satellite system, ChurchofJesusChrist.org, YouTube, and other media on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. mountain standard time.

• Notice, 15 December 2020: New Simplified Unit Financial Statement

  • A new simplified financial statement is now available for all stakes and wards.

• Notice, 15 December 2020: 2021 Seminary Changes—Come, Follow Me and Requirements

  • Beginning January 1, 2021, adjustments will be made to the seminary program.

• Notice, 11 December 2020: Availability of Zoom Licenses for Local Unit Virtual Meetings

  • Zoom licenses are available for virtual meetings when other technology solutions do not meet the needs of local units.

• Notice, 3 December 2020: RootsTech Connect 2021 Leadership Instruction and Family Discovery Session

  • Those with callings listed above are invited to participate in the upcoming Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction.

• Notice, 30 November 2020: 2021 Churchwide Events Schedule

  • The schedule of Churchwide events for 2021 is enclosed.

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Using Virtual Meeting Technologies

The ready availability of audio conferencing and video conferencing solutions allows local ecclesiastical leaders to conduct virtual meetings with councils or members while avoiding an increase in technology costs for the Church. Local leaders are encouraged to use a free, reputable solution that works best in their area. Some possible options may include:

• • Google Hangouts or Google Hangouts Meet

  • Zoom

  • Webex

  • WhatsApp

  • Facebook Messenger

  • Skype

These solutions should be adequate to meet most virtual meeting needs. If these tools are unfamiliar, it is recommended that leaders test their preferred solution before hosting actual meetings.

• • Consider the following when selecting and using virtual meeting technologies:

  • Understand the time and participant limits of your selected platform

  • Use good lighting for a better video conference experience

  • Minimize background noise and other potential distractions

  • Encourage everyone to mute their microphones when not speaking

  • Be sensitive to confidential information, and avoid recording meetings

If a leader has an account with a videoconferencing platform from their employment, they should ensure they have their employer’s approval before using that platform for Church purposes. Be aware that employer administrators may have access to personal meetings. In all cases, leaders should consider confidentiality and safeguard the personal information of members and others. Please share this information with the leaders in your wards and stake.

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