Most announcements should be printed or electronically distributed 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."
Blood Drive, 10am - 2:30pm, Friday, October 23rd at the Monument Building
Due to COVID restrictions, many regularly scheduled blood drives have been cancelled, so our area authority has asked us to help host drives.
Please signup for an appointment.
If you have any questions, contact Catherine Bullock at cw_bullock@yahoo.com.
2. An updated meeting schedule for all wards has been approved by the stake presidency as of Sunday, October 11th:
Unless an exception is noted below, all wards hold sacrament meeting first and ward weeknight activities are at the same building as Sunday meetings
Second hour ward meetings will follow the church's prescribed schedule: first and third Sundays for Sunday School; second and fourth Sundays for priesthood quorums, relief society, and young women; and fifth Sundays for youth and adult meetings under the direction of the bishop. Note: Until further notice, no Primary to be held due to COVID-19 with all primary children will attend classes with a parent
Lexington building, 8710 Lexington Dr, Colorado Spring CO 80920
Cordera Ward: Sacrament meeting 8:30am - 9:10am, second hour classes 9:20am - 9:50am, Tuesday weeknight activities
Gleneagle Ward: Sacrament meeting 10:30am - 11:10am, second hour classes 11:20am - 11:50am, Wednesday weeknight activities
Northgate Ward: Sacrament meeting 12:30pm - 1:10pm, second hour classes 1:20pm - 1:50pm, Tuesday weeknight activities
Pine Creek Ward: Sacrament meeting 2:30pm - 3:10pm, second hour classes 3:20pm - 3:50pm, Wednesday weeknight activities at the Jamboree building
Monument building, 950 West Colorado Highway 105, Monument CO 80132
Monument Ward: Sacrament meeting 8:30am - 9:10am, second hour classes 9:20am - 9:50am, Wednesday weeknight activities
High Forest Ward: Sacrament meeting 10:30am - 11:10am, second hour classes 11:20am - 11:50am, Tuesday weeknight activities
King's Deer Ward: Sacrament meeting 12:30pm - 1:10pm, second hour classes 1:20pm - 1:50pm, Wednesday weeknight activities
Jackson Creek Ward: Sacrament meeting 2:30pm - 3:10pm, second hour classes 3:20pm - 3:50pm, Tuesday weeknight activities
Black Forest building, 6950 Shoup Rd, Colorado Springs CO 80908
[Black Forest Ward (Colorado Springs High Plains Stake): 9:00am - 11:00am, Tuesday weeknight activities]
Meadow Run Ward: Sacrament meeting 12:00pm - 1:00pm, second hour classes 1:10pm - 2:00pm, Wednesday 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]
Cheyenne Mountain YSA Ward: Sacrament meeting (cultural hall) 11:30am - 12:10pm, second hour classes 12:50pm - 1:30pm, Monday and Thursday weeknight activities
Mount Herman YSA Ward: Classes 11:30am - 12:10pm, sacrament meeting (chapel) 12:50pm - 1:30pm, Monday and Thursday weeknight activities
Pikes Peak YSA Ward: Sacrament meeting (chapel) 11:30am - 12:10pm, second hour classes 12:50pm - 1:30pm, Monday and Thursday weeknight activities
There is a change in contact information to schedule interview with a member of the stake presidency for temple recommends or BYU ecclesiastical endorsements:
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
Colorado Springs Institute, for Young Adults (married and single), ages 18-30
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.
Fall 2020 Institute Meeting Information and Links
Workshop Topics and Dates
In addition to regular course classes, the institute will provide relevance-based workshops once a month. The purpose of these workshops is to address relevant issues facing the young adults of this generation. These workshops will be facilitated by the full-time institute faculty. We hope these create a sense of community and belonging as the young adults realize that we all face similar challenges. The 5 workshop topics will repeat each month allowing young adults to attend multiple topics over the three workshop dates.
5 Lessons I learned when I didn’t seem to have enough money
Learning to be happy while I’m single
Dealing with Breakups and/or heartaches
4 Lessons of Light for Dark Times
Mental Health: Help for me or a friend
Dates: October 1st, October 29th, December 3rd 7 pm at the Jamboree building
Class Zoom Links and Other Info
The Gospel of Jesus Christ in Today’s World: Thursday 12:00 pm
Jesus Christ: The Author of Salvation: Thursday 7:00 pm
Saints Volume 2 (Adapted Needs): Thursday 7:00 pm
The Gospel of Jesus Christ in Today’s World: Thursday 7:00 pm
Come, Follow Me on Instagram: asynchronous. Register for the class on the app and follow it @comefollowmeinstitute
COVID Safety Precautions
On the once-a-month in-person workshop classes, students meet in the Jamboree building. We will follow the same safety protocols as on Sunday worship. We will enter and exit at specified doors, require masks, social distancing, proper building cleaning, etc. It has not been determined if we are able to serve, but we hope we can. That information and decision will be made as September unfolds and we will keep you posted.
3. Young Single Adults (YSA), ages 18-30
4. Middle Single Adults (MSA), ages 31-45, Events and Information
Colorado Springs LDS Midsingles (ages 31-45) Facebook group and email: CSMidsingles@gmail.com
5. 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
6. 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.
7. Temple Ordinance Workers and Temple Volunteers are Needed at the Denver Colorado Temple
If interested, contact your bishop
The church’s Official Communication Library messages may contain confidential or privileged information and are only accessible by and for the use of the individual(s) addressed in the letter/policy.
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Notice, 7 October 2020: Dates for Tithing Settlement and Annual Tithing Reports
Bishops should observe the following dates as they hold tithing settlement and submit annual tithing reports.
The First Presidency urges Latter-day Saints to be active citizens by registering, exercising their right to vote, and engaging in civic affairs.
Notice, 25 September 2020: Guidelines for Using Virtual Meeting Technologies
Guidelines are provided to help local units make decisions about the use of technology for meetings and activities.
Notice, 25 September 2020: New Security Resources Available for United States and Canada on LCR
The Church Security Department, with the support of the Presiding Bishopric, has created a security resources web page for local Church leaders that can be accessed through a link in Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR).
Notice, 31 July 2020: Revised General Handbook Chapters
As directed by the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the following four chapters have been revised in General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Notice, 11 June 2020: Children and Youth Protection Training
This training is required every three years for those who have callings related to children and youth.
First Presidency letter, 8 June 2020: Safety in Church Activities
Stake, ward, and youth council meetings provide opportunities to prayerfully plan activities and to discuss safety guidelines and practices to ensure the safety of participants and protect the Church and its volunteers.
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.
When speaking of the scriptures, Jesus often used the word search (see 3 Nephi 20:11; 23:1, 5). When you read 3 Nephi 20–26, what will you search for?
Mon, Oct 12, 2020
Come, Follow Me - October 12–18. 3 Nephi 20–26: “Ye Are the Children of the Covenant”
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
Tue, Oct 13, 2020
Wed, Oct 14, 2020
Thu, Oct 15, 2020
Come, Follow Me - October 12–18. 3 Nephi 20–26: “Ye Are the Children of the Covenant”
Stake Temple Recommend Interviews (by appointment only) [LX and Online] 6 - 9pm
Fri, Oct 16, 2020
Come, Follow Me - October 12–18. 3 Nephi 20–26: “Ye Are the Children of the Covenant”
School District 38 (D-38) Fall Break (Return Tuesday, October 20th)
Sat, Oct 17, 2020
Come, Follow Me - October 12–18. 3 Nephi 20–26: “Ye Are the Children of the Covenant”
School District 38 (D-38) Fall Break (Return Tuesday, October 20th)
Young Single Adult (YSA) Socially-Distanced Fall Harvest Line Dance [LB] 2 - 3:30pm
Sun, Oct 18, 2020
Christ’s Prayer, by Derek Hegsted
The Lord commanded His disciples to write the things they experienced (see 3 Nephi 27:23–24). As you study, write down the spiritual experiences you have.
Mon, Oct 19, 2020
School District 38 (D-38) Fall Break (Return Tuesday, October 20th)
Come, Follow Me - October 19–25. 3 Nephi 27–4 Nephi: “There Could Not Be a Happier People”
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
Tue, Oct 20, 2020
Wed, Oct 21, 2020
Thu, Oct 22, 2020
Come, Follow Me - October 19–25. 3 Nephi 27–4 Nephi: “There Could Not Be a Happier People”
Stake Temple Recommend Interviews (by appointment only) [LX and Online] 6 - 9pm
Fri, Oct 23, 2020
Come, Follow Me - October 19–25. 3 Nephi 27–4 Nephi: “There Could Not Be a Happier People”
School District 20 (D-20) Fall Break (Return Monday, October 26th)
Sat, Oct 24, 2020
Come, Follow Me - October 19–25. 3 Nephi 27–4 Nephi: “There Could Not Be a Happier People”
School District 20 (D-20) Fall Break (Return Monday, October 26th)
Sun, Oct 25, 2020
The following meetings and activities are cancelled or changed to Online-only due to state and church-wide announcements and removed from the stake calendar:
Note: A reminder to sync your Member Tools app to align with these stake calendar changes as the app is only a snapshot of calendar/member information each time you sync; if you followed the Personal Calendar instructions below, your personal calendar will be updated automatically
Tue, Oct 13, 2020
Rescheduled: Multistake Aaronic Priesthood–Young Women Committee Meeting [Online] 6 - 7pm from Tuesday, September 8th
Sat, Oct 17, 2020
Cancelled: Multistake Youth Dance (Ages 16-18; Church Dress) [CSCSC] 7 - 10pm
Added: Young Single Adult (YSA) Socially-Distanced Fall Harvest Line Dance [LB] 2 - 3:30pm
Sun, Oct 18, 2020
Changed: Third Sunday: Sunday School (Primary held every Sunday) to Third Sunday: Sunday School (Primary not held; children attend parents' class)
Sat, Oct 24, 2020
Cancelled: Stake Family History Workshop [LX] 9 - 10am
Cancelled: Multistake Young Single Adult Fall Festival [JB] 7 - 10pm
Sun, Oct 25, 2020
Changed: Fourth Sunday: Priesthood quorums, Relief Society, and Young Women (Primary held every Sunday) to Fourth Sunday: Priesthood quorums, Relief Society, and Young Women (Primary not held; children attend parents' class)
Cancelled; Stake Aaronic Priesthood–Young Women Committee Meeting [LX] 3:30 - 4:30pm
Wed, Nov 18, 2020
Added: Area Youth Devotional with Elder S. Gifford Nielsen and Wendy Nielsen [Online] 7 - 8:15pm
Sat, May 22, 2021
Added: Stake Conference Saturday Evening Session [LX] 6pm-8pm
Sun, May 23, 2021
Added: Stake Priesthood Leadership Meeting [LX] 7am - 8:30am
Added: Stake Conference General Session [LX,JB,MN] 10am - 12pm
Sat, Oct 16, 2021
Added: Stake Conference Saturday Evening Session [LX] 6pm-8pm
Sun, Oct 17, 2021
Added: Stake Priesthood Leadership Meeting [LX] 7am - 8:30am
Added: Stake Conference General Session [LX,JB,MN] 10am - 12pm
The switch from “LDSAccess” to the new network, “Liahona,” reflects the Church’s effort to follow President Russell M. Nelson’s direction to use the correct name of the Church.
The password for accessing the new network is “alma3738” — a reference to the Book of Mormon verse that names the compass used by Lehi and his family as the “Liahona.” Users will be required to accept the terms of use each day they access the network, but they only need to enter the password on their device once.
This agreement helps manage available bandwidth by reminding users of the network’s intended purpose and by preventing unintentional use by devices performing automatic functions (such as updates) when connected to wi-fi upon entry to a Church building,” according to the announcement.
The purpose of providing internet in meetinghouses is to enhance gospel learning and instruction, support Church administrative functions, and further the purposes of the Church.
Stake technology specialists can help members and leaders with network use, if needed.
Release 4.0
Date Released: July 16, 2020
Membership Related
Automatic updates can be enabled so any changes will be received without having to manually sync.
Setting can be adjusted in the “Update” menu.
Weekly sacrament meeting attendance can be recorded.
Dark mode has been enabled.
Implemented security policy. Member Tools requires a password/pin/biometric. The device security can be used to access Member Tools.
Issues Resolved
Resolved issues with Ministering
Resolved issues with Missionary information being duplicated or not showing up
Resolved Temples schedule issues
Additional bug fixes and performance improvements
Release 4.9
Date Released: May 19, 2020
New or Enhanced Functionality
Membership Related
Young Women and Aaronic Priesthood specialist system access has been updated to be the same as that of advisers within the organization.
Ward temple and family history leader system access has been expanded.
Limitation on the number of clerks a unit can have.
“Finance” appears in the menu for organization presidencies so they can view their budgets.
Improvements for callings that required dual authentication.
Previously the second approver needed to be at the same computer as the person entering the calling. Now the second approver can approve from a different location, on a different computer.
Youth certificates are available to print in English. Other languages will be available in upcoming releases.
Youth protection report is available worldwide.
Issues Resolved
Corrected numerous translation problems.
Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.
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
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.
Official General Conference addresses, and BYU-Provo, BYU-Idaho, BYU-Hawaii, BYU Pathway Worldwide, and Ensign College speeches.
By President Russell M. Nelson
President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The work of the Lord is steadily moving forward.
October 2020 General Conference, Saturday Morning Session
By Elder David A. Bednar
Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Now is the time to prepare and prove ourselves willing and able to do all things whatsoever the Lord our God shall command us.
October 2020 General Conference, Saturday Morning Session
“Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve”
Elder James B. Martino
General Authority Seventy
“Remember that there is one thing Christ and Satan have in common—they both want us to become like them. Satan, however, wants to trick us into it. Christ wants it to be our choice.”
BYU Speeches, September 15, 2020
"Covenants - Accepting God's Offered Blessings"
Elder Randy D. Funk
General Authority Seventy
Devotional address given from Salt Lake City, Utah
BYU-Idaho, September 22, 2020.
Official Newsroom announcements and articles of interest to our stake.
New videos from the church from the Book of Mormon Videos, Bible Videos, HopeWorks, ComeUntoChrist.org, Latter-day Saints Channel, Video Series: Give Back, His Grace, Gospel Solutions for Families, Inspirational Messages, Inspirational Messages for Youth, The Daily, etc. -- inspirational stories, news, events, quotes from Church leaders, and more for your daily uplift.