The Bellevue Festival of the Nativity is open December 7-15^th from 1-9 at the Bellevue South Stake Center, behind the temple.  Don’t miss this free annual family-centered Christmas celebration of Nativities, art, and music. Passalong invitations are available through our full-time missionaries. Festival details and volunteer opportunities can be found using the links provided. Invite your friends and neighbors.

As we give thanks this Thanksgiving, remember the ancestors who worked to give you who you are.

Come and join us in the Stake Choir! The next rehearsal is Sunday, October 13th, from 5:00p to 6:30p at the Stake Center.

Friday, October 18, 10-6 PM  - Come to the temple with the youth of your ward at the time below, or come on your own any time!  

9:45-12:00 Bear Creek & Inglewood Hill 

We can't wait to see you in the temple!

• October 19-20, 2024. 

Leadership Session – October 19, 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Stake Center 

Adult Session – October 19, 7:00 – 8:30 PM, Stake Center 

Youth Session – October 20, 8:00 – 8:45 AM, Union Hill Building 

General Session – October 20, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Stake Center 

3:00 PM, Stake Center, casual dress 

Seniors – Multi-Purpose room (next to kitchen) 

Juniors – Primary room 

Future Fireside Dates: 11/17, 1/26, 2/23, 3/16, 4/27, 5/18, 3:00 PM  

Family History Moment

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints logo includes the image of the statue of Christ beckoning us to Him created by Bertel Thorvaldsen.

As a child growing up in poor circumstances, ...

All are invited to join the "Come Follow Me" New Testament Adult Religion Class at the Union Hill building from 10:00 am to-11:30 am, every Monday (except holidays). Learn about the Savior's life and mission, in this warm, discussion-based environment. If you want more information, contact Lynda Cherry at covenanthope@hotmail.com.

“Where Faith and Baseball Come Together”  Celebrate faith and community at T-Mobile Park during The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Night on August 3! With this special offer, you can enjoy a fun-filled evening of baseball and claim a limited-edition Mariners-themed Clear Bag. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.mlb.com/mariners/tickets/specials/lds  

Once you have completed the bishopric interview, schedule an appointment with a member of the stake presidency by contacting Dave Tryon: SVAsstExecSec@outlook.com

BYU-Pathway Worldwide Registration is now open for Fall 2024 for all interested in a variety of skill-based certificates and degrees. Courses will begin on 9/16 for our Fall Semester. (Sept.-Dec.)

If you’re bogged down by habits that impede the spirit and connection with loved ones, join Brother and Sister Neal every Thursday from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Sammamish Valley Stake Center for a confidential ARP (Addiction Recovery Program) session. Whether scrolling, social media, Word of Wisdom, or more challenging issues, meet with us in person to discover practical ways to apply Jesus Christ’s Atonement to heal and improve your life. Reach out to Elder Douglas and Sister Andrea Neal at 425-503-3515 or SamValleyARP@gmail.com. 

Addiction Family Support Meetings are for parents, spouses, and others with a loved one involved with addiction. These meetings help families find hope and healing in Christ. The meetings are held on Tuesday evenings from 7:45 to 9:00 pm, with all participants attending remotely via Zoom. Contact Brother Kim Risenmay and Sister Tammy Risenmay at 425-829-5708 for a Zoom link to these meetings.

May 18 is a day of many opportunities for service in our communities. Sponsored by ten local faith groups, last year’s Spring Day of Service saw over 1,000 volunteers serving 36 different organizations throughout the Eastside and Seattle. There are opportunities for all ages to help those in need, build community togetherness, and make our neighborhoods better places to live. Some projects are already filling up, so start planning by going to www.dayofservice.info or www.justserve.org to find your way to give back.

This is a great opportunity to provide service as part of the stake day of service. The starting time is 9:00 AM. If you want to camp the night before, you are welcome to do so for free at Jacob’s Grove. We look forward to spending time with anyone and everyone at this fun and worthwhile activity.

3 PM at the stake center. This is for all current juniors who are interested in attending the senior super camp white water rafting trip and their parents. We will provide details about the camp and registration information. Bring any questions you may have, there will be a question-and-answer section of the meeting. Senior camp is July 15-19

Did you know our stake works with the Red Cross to host monthly blood drives? These blood drives are held alternating months at the Stake Center and the Rose Hill Building. The next ones are on January 19th and February 16th.  Click through for links

The Self-Reliance program for our stake will kick off on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

The Light the World Giving Machines will be located inside Alderwood Mall (Lynnwood), Tuesday, November 21 through Sunday, December 17 - open 7 days a week during Mall hours.

Take your family, invite your friends - don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the world!

https://www.givingmachinewa.org/ https://www.facebook.com/givingmachinewa

*The Giving Machine- 30 second video - please share on your Social Media https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueVOjJYpp1

For ideas to make Christmas more meaningful- https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/feature/christmas.

Find ideas for how all of us, all ages, can light the world and point others to Christ.

will be held each Sunday from November 12 to December 3 at 7pm in the Stake Center. The choir will be preparing three wonderful pieces for the Stake Christmas Devotional on December 10. Everyone loves singing Christmas music, so please come join us!