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."
1. Information for youth and and their parents:
BYU and CES will be sponsoring the following online events for high school students who are planning to apply to Church-sponsored schools this year or in the future.
BYU Livestream Colorado – September 29, 2020 – 7:00 PM MDT -
“Watch & chat with representatives from BYU at stream.byu.edu! Learn about your options for the future!”
You can register for the Kick-off and the Livestream events right now at virtualevent.byu.edu.
2. 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’s 12:00 pm
Jesus Christ: The Author of Salvation: Thursday’s 7:00 pm
Saints Volume 2 (Adapted Needs): Thursday’s 7:00 pm
The Gospel of Jesus Christ in Today’s World: Thursday’s 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. Stake Cadet Sponsorship Information
Each year the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) welcomes over a thousand new cadets, including many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to the local area
The Cadet Sponsor program is a way for local families to support these new cadets by providing them a home-away-from-home during their time at USAFA
According to the Cadet Sponsor Program website, sponsor families “provide cadets with positive adult role models.... that serve as mentors, friends and advisors in an environment that allows some time to relax away from the rigors of the Academy.”
Cadets who are members of the Church often take great comfort in knowing they may request to be sponsored by families who are also members of the Church
Over the years, these families have provided enormous blessings in the lives of the cadets
Sponsor families need NOT be affiliated with the military
Opening your home for time and relaxation away from life at the Academy is the only requirement.
If your family is interested in sponsoring a cadet, we invite you to contact Elder Mark Melville (mmelville6@gmail.com) for more information.
More information is also available at the USAFA Cadet Sponsor Program website
Stake technology specialists can help members and leaders with network use, if needed.
4. See the Updates to the Stake Calendar of Events section below for adjusted (e.g. now being held online), cancelled, or postponed meetings and activities
5. Review the church's website periodically as the church provides continuing and timely updates and consolidates their announcements on this website:
There is a change in contact information to schedule interview with a member of the stake presidency for temple recommends or BYU ecclesiastical endorsements:
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 - *** Currently Online Only! (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.
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.
We invite you to include the impact of the virus as part of your unit’s 2020 annual history.
The Church is preparing to hold For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences in the United States and Canada beginning in the summer of 2021
First Presidency letter, 11 September 2020: Safely Engaging in Church Meetings and Activities
Area Presidencies approve meetings and activities in their areas.
Notice, 10 September 2020: Service and Other Domestic Animals in Church Facilities
Bishops and stake presidents may determine whether to allow individuals with disabilities to use trained service dogs in meetinghouses.
Notice, 27 August 2020: Youth Theme for 2021
The youth theme for 2021 is Doctrine and Covenants 64:33–34.
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.
Third Nephi: These Twelve Whom I Have Chosen, by Gary L. Kapp
There are many principles to find in 3 Nephi 12–16. Some are highlighted in this outline, but you may find others. Let Heavenly Father, through His Spirit, teach you what you need right now.
Mon, Sep 21, 2020
Come, Follow Me - September 21–27. 3 Nephi 12–16: “I Am the Law, and the Light”
Multistake Adult Education Gospel Study Class [Online] 12 - 1:30pm
Multistake Middle Single Adult Home Evening Group [Online] 6 - 8pm
Multistake Single Adult Home Evening Group [Online] 6 - 7:30pm
Stake Young Single Adult Home Evening Group [Online] 7 - 9pm
Tue, Sep 22, 2020
Wed, Sep 23, 2020
Thu, Sep 24, 2020
Come, Follow Me - September 21–27. 3 Nephi 12–16: “I Am the Law, and the Light”
Stake Temple Recommend Interviews (by appointment only) [Online] 6 - 9pm
Fri, Sep 25, 2020
Sat, Sep 26, 2020
Sun, Sep 27, 2020
The Light of His Countenance Did Shine upon Them, by Gary L. Kapp
While previous chapters in 3 Nephi focused mainly on the Savior’s words, chapters 17–19 describe His ministry and teachings among the people. As you read these chapters, what does the Spirit teach you about the Savior?
Mon, Sep 28, 2020
Come, Follow Me - September 28–October 11. 3 Nephi 17–19: “Behold, My Joy Is Full”
Multistake Adult Education Gospel Study Class [Online] 12 - 1:30pm
Multistake Middle Single Adult Home Evening Group [Online] 6 - 8pm
Multistake Single Adult Home Evening Group [Online] 6 - 7:30pm
Stake Young Single Adult Home Evening Group [Online] 7 - 9pm
Tue, Sep 29, 2020
Wed, Sep 30, 2020
Thu, Oct 1, 2020
Fri, Oct 2, 2020
Sat, Oct 3, 2020
Come, Follow Me - September 28–October 11. 3 Nephi 17–19: “Behold, My Joy Is Full”
General Conference Saturday Morning Session [Online] 10am - 12pm
General Conference Saturday Afternoon Session [Online] 2 - 4pm
Sun, Oct 4, 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
Mon, Sep 21, 2020
Changed: Multistake Adult Education Gospel Study Class [ML] 12 - 1:30pm to [Online]
Changed: Multistake Middle Single Adult Home Evening Group [LX] 6 - 8pm to [Online]
Changed: Multistake Single Adult Home Evening Group [CSCSC] 6 - 7:30pm to [Online]
Changed: Stake Young Single Adult Home Evening Group [JB] 7 - 9pm to [Online]
Thu, Sep 24, 2020
Sat, Sep 26, 2020
Cancelled: Stake Family History Workshop [LX] 9 - 10am
Sun, Sep 27, 2020
Sat, Sep 26, 2020
Moved: Stake Primary Child of Record Baptisms [LX,JB,MN] 9am-12pm to Saturday, October 10
Sun, Sep 27, 2020
Changed: Fast Sunday to Sunday, October 11
Mon, Sep 28, 2020
Changed: Multistake Adult Education Gospel Study Class [ML] 12 - 1:30pm to [Online]
Changed: Multistake Middle Single Adult Home Evening Group [LX] 6 - 8pm to [Online]
Changed: Multistake Single Adult Home Evening Group [CSCSC] 6 - 7:30pm to [Online]
Changed: Stake Young Single Adult Home Evening Group [JB] 7 - 9pm to [Online]
Thu, Oct 1, 2020
Fri, Oct 2, 2020
Sat, Oct 3, 2020
Changed: General Conference Saturday Morning Session [LX]10am - 12pm to [Online]
Changed: General Conference Saturday Afternoon Session [LX]2 - 4pm to [Online]
Changed: General Conference Women’s Session [LX]6 - 7:30pm to [Online]
Sun, Oct 4, 2020
Changed: General Conference Sunday Morning Session [LX]10am - 12pm to [Online]
Changed: General Conference Sunday Afternoon Session [LX]2 - 4pm to [Online]
Changed: Multistake Support Meeting for Men [JB], 6 - 7pm to [Online]
Sat, Oct 10, 2020
Changed: Stake Primary Child of Record Baptisms [LX,JB,MN] 9am-12pm from Saturday, September 26
Cancelled: Stake Conference Adult Session [LX] 6pm-8pm
Sun, Oct 11, 2020
Cancelled: Stake Priesthood Leadership Meeting [LX] 7am - 8:30am
Cancelled: Stake Conference General Session [LX,JB,MN] 10am - 12pm
Changed: Fast Sunday from Sunday, September 27
Added: Second Sunday: Priesthood quorums, Relief Society, and Young Women (Primary held every Sunday)
Tue, Oct 13, 2020
Rescheduled: Multistake Aaronic Priesthood–Young Women Committee Meeting [Online] 6 - 7pm from Tuesday, September 8th
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 *** NEW ****
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 *** NEW ***
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.
The Blessing of Continuing Revelation to Prophets and Personal Revelation to Guide Our Lives
By Elder Quentin L. Cook, Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
April 2020 General conference, Sunday Afternoon Session
Continuous revelation has been received and is being received through channels the Lord has established.
Finding Refuge from the Storms of Life
By Elder Ricardo P. Giménez, Of the Seventy
April 2020 General conference, Sunday Afternoon Session
Jesus Christ and His Atonement are the refuge that we all need, regardless of the storms that are battering our lives.
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.