If possible, most announcements should be printed so they do not take time in sacrament meeting; the bishopric may give essential announcements briefly before the opening hymn (see Handbook 2, 18.2.2).
Temple Closed: July 1st though July 16th, reopens Tuesday, July 17th.
Tri-Stake Super Saturday Youth Conference: All Youth ages 12-18, July 21, 9a-10p @ Discovery Canyon Campus, 1810 North Gate Blvd. Join us for a day filled with food, games, fun, dancing, fun, free pizza, fun, EFY speaker-Brother Richards, fun and of course, the immensely talented, Evie Claire, an America’s Got Talent finalist will perform. She’s amazing!! All youth are invited whether participating in the Youth Celebration on July 28th at the Pikes Peak Center or not. Held at Discovery Canyon Campus High School on Saturday, July 21st. Begins at 9 AM and lasts until ~6:45 PM for youth ages 12-18. Deacons and Beehives will finish at ~6:45 PM. Dance for the youth ages 14-18 will be until 9 PM. Please bring a water bottle and sack lunch!! The wards will organize the lunches for their youth in their ward. How to keep the food cool, etc. Please wear modest shorts to the knee. No tank tops or short shirts. Clothes will likely get very soiled so plan accordingly. Sun glasses. Sun screen protection. Get a good night’s sleep! See you then!
Tri-Stake Youth Celebration: Saturday, July 28, at the Pikes Peak Center. Performances at 2pm and 6pm. Youth will be sharing their talents through dance, vocal and instrumental musical numbers, sports and visual arts.
The online stake calendar provides event details: e.g. end times, participates invited, point of contact for questions, address, reserved building room(s), etc.
Sunday - July 8, 2018
Adult Sunday Lessons
Sunday School Gospel Doctrine
Elders Quorum and Relief Society
7/1 - 7/16 Temple Closed (Reopens Tuesday, July 17th) [DCT]
7am: Stake Council Meeting [LX]
2:15pm: Multistake YSA Council [JB]
4:45pm: Stake Self-Reliance Committee Meeting [LX]
Monday - July 9, 2018
Family Home Evening
7/1 - 7/16 Temple Closed (Reopens Tuesday, July 17th) [DCT]
6pm: Multistake Single Adult Home Evening Group [CSCSC]
6pm: Multistake Middle Single Adult Home Evening Group [LX]
7pm: Multistake Young Single Adult Home Evening Group [JB]
Tuesday - July 10, 2018
7/1 - 7/16 Temple Closed (Reopens Tuesday, July 17th) [DCT]
7pm: Stake Temple Recommend Interviews (by appointment only) [LX]
Wednesday - July 11, 2018
7/1 - 7/16 Temple Closed (Reopens Tuesday, July 17th) [DCT]
Thursday - July 12, 2018
7/1 - 7/16 Temple Closed (Reopens Tuesday, July 17th) [DCT]
6pm: BSA Commissioner Meeting [LB]
6:30pm: Institute Mingle [JB]
7pm: BSA Roundtable [LB]
Friday - July 13, 2018
7/1 - 7/16 Temple Closed (Reopens Tuesday, July 17th) [DCT]
Saturday - July 14, 2018
7/1 - 7/16 Temple Closed (Reopens Tuesday, July 17th) [DCT]
Sunday - July 15, 2018
Adult Sunday Lessons
Sunday School Gospel Doctrine
Elders Quorum and Relief Society
7/1 - 7/16 Temple Closed (Reopens Tuesday, July 17th) [DCT]
5:45pm: Multistake Single Adult (SA) Leadership Meeting [CSESC]
7pm: Multistake Single Adults (SA) Fireside [CSESC]
Monday - July 16, 2018
Family Home Evening
7/1 - 7/16 Temple Closed (Reopens Tuesday, July 17th) [DCT]
6pm: Multistake Middle Single Adult (MSA) Home Evening Group [LX]
6pm: Multistake Single Adult (SA) Home Evening Group [CSCSC]
7pm: Multistake Young Single Adult (YSA) Home Evening Group [JB]
Tuesday - July 17, 2018
7:30am Multistake Temple Open Baptistry [DCT]
7pm Stake Temple Recommend Interviews (by appointment only) [LX]
Wednesday - July 18, 2018
7:30am Multistake Temple Open Baptistry [DCT]
7pm: Meadow Run Ward Youth Temple Baptisms [DCT]
Thursday - July 19, 2018
7:30am: Multistake Temple Open Baptistry [DCT]
6:30pm: Institute Mingle [JB]
Friday - July 20, 2018
7:30am: Multistake Temple Open Baptistry [DCT]
7pm: Multistake Single Adult (SA) Activity [FCSC]
Saturday - July 21, 2018
8pm: Broadcast of Mormon Tabernacle Choir Pioneer Day Concert [LX]
Updates to the Stake Calendar of Events
Changed: Multistake Veterans Day Fireside [FCSC] from Sunday November 11th 7pm-8pm to Saturday November 3rd 6pm-7:30pm.
Ward Quarterly Reports due no later than July 15th
Four times each year (Quarters ending in March, June, September, December) the ward clerk completes the Quarterly Report. The stake clerk works with the ward clerks to ensure that the report is submitted by the 15th of the following month after the end of each quarter.
Specific instructions for completing the report are available by clicking on each of the numbered links presented in the report.
Thank you for your diligence in making sure that Church records are accurately maintained.
Eric Mather, Stake Clerk
Official Mormon Newsroom and Church News announcements and articles of interest to our stake.
New videos from the church from the Mormon Channel Video Series: Give Back, His Grace, Gospel Solutions for Families, Mormon Messages, Mormon Message for Youth, etc. (new Book of Mormon Videos coming soon)
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.
Notice, 1 July 2018: New Young Women Camp Guide
The new Young Women Camp Guide is now available in 24 languages besides English.
Teachers should begin using Come, Follow Me resources in January 2019. More information is provided in Instructions for Curriculum 2019.
Presiding Bishopric letter, 28 June 2018: October 2018 General Conference Tickets
From now on, ticket distribution for all sessions of general conference will occur electronically. Instructions on how to print or forward your ticket allotment will be provided [to Stake President's] via email.
Notice, 26 June 2018: Improving Internet Performance in Meetinghouses
Internet service in meetinghouses is intended to further the purposes of the Church and to support administrative functions. We encourage local leaders to direct the use of available methods to best meet meetinghouse patron needs. Two enclosures: Promoting the Proper Use of the Internet in Meetinghouses and FAQ.
Notice, 25 June 2018: Temple Square Performances - June, July, and August
Summer 2018 Temple Square performance information.
First Presidency letter, 22 June 2018: Updated Preach My Gospel Now Available
An updated English version of Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Work is now available on Gospel Library and LDS.org.
Wards and branches should move forward with the annual Friends of Scouting fund drive for 2018.
Notice, 21 June 2018: Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s 2018 Pioneer Day Commemoration Concert
Includes the worldwide broadcast schedule for the Church satellite system and other media.
First Presidency letter, 20 June 2018: Guidelines for Interviewing Youth
Guidelines for youth interviews have been updated, and question 7 for limited-use recommends has been simplified. The enclosure includes the changes that will soon be made to Handbook 1 online and in the Gospel Library.
Notice, 18 June 2018: Hymns and Children’s Songbook Revisions
Committees have been assembled to recommend revisions to the current hymnbook and children’s songbook. When the revisions are complete, there will be one hymnbook and one children’s songbook, offering the same hymns and songs in all languages.
First Presidency letter, 14 June 2018: Safety in Church Activities (U.S. and Canada)
Safety guidelines are included with this letter and at safety.lds.org. Please implement these guidelines carefully.
Other documents and websites for quick reference:
The Colorado Springs North Stake (CSNS) Ward Council Bulletin newsletter is accessible by the following ward and stake leaders:
Ward Council (including priesthood and auxiliary counselors, secretaries, assistant clerks)
Stake Council (including auxiliary counselors, secretaries, assistant clerks)
Stake Music Chair
Stake Patriarch
Stake Public Affairs Committee
Stake Self-Reliance Specialist
Stake Single Adult Advisers
Stake Temple and Family History Center Directors and Shift Leads
Stake Young Single Adult Advisers