We are doing a temple and priesthood preview for all boys and girls turning 12 in 2025 on Nov. 3, 7:00p at the Stake Center. This is a special class where we will talk about the blessings of the temple and the priesthood.

Tue, Sept 17 @ 7pm. BYU-Idaho Education Fireside @ stake center. 

Future dates:

has just opened and requests support with gently used clothing for adults 18 and older. And new socks, undergarments. These would be used for individuals in our care, as needed. Connections Kirkland (connectionshs.com).

Email Tasnim for more information or to set up a clothing drive. tasnim.rehamani@connectionshs.com 

7-8:30 pm, Stake Center. Come see your friends from camp, enjoy treats, games, camp songs, and a fantastic slide show! All Young Women are invited, whether they went to camp, hiked, or went to a family reunion in Idaho instead! Friends welcome! We can't wait to be together again!  Questions - please contact Rachel Schaad, Michelle Steiner, or Ashley Alexander

5 pm - Stake Center 

Guest speakers: Terryl & Fiona Givens - authors of “The God Who Weeps”. 

7:00 PM, Stake Center 

The BYU-Idaho Education Fireside will be held at the Sammamish Valley Washington Stake Center and is for all mutual-age youth 11-18, their parents, youth leaders, and young single adults. A representative from BYU-Idaho will present at the fireside. 

The event will consist of a fun and interactive 60-minute multimedia presentation with three purposes: 1) Encourage the youth to further their education after high school; 2) Give some tips as they prepare for college; 3) Provide some information on the opportunities available to them at BYU-Idaho. 

Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 7-8:30 pm, Stake Center 

For all ward primary presidency members and music leaders 

The next Friend to Friend episode, “Sharing the Love of Jesus with Others,” will be available for streaming beginning Saturday, September 14, 2024. This episode features messages from President Jeffrey R. Holland, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and the Primary General Presidency, as well as music and stories from children around the world.

Don't forget to sign up via JustServe.org for the National Day of Service in September. Any time during the week leading up to the 14th would be great, and plan on posting pictures on our stake and ward social media sites.  

American Red Cross Blood Drives at the Kirkland and Redmond buildings - Sign up early to donate (https://www.redcrossblood.org/)

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.

The Stake Relief Society invites all sisters to a Stake Relief Society Quilt Tying Service Activity at the Stake Center on Thursday, August 22nd at 7:00 pm. We will be tying quilts for Songea's Kids, which they will deliver to Tanzania in September. Thank you to everyone who helped at the July activity! We have even more quilts to tie and would love to see you there.

“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  

All-Stake Young Women/Young Men: Don't miss the amazing Worldwide Youth Festival Concert!

Meet your friends at the Stake Center for "tailgate" barbecued burgers and hot dogs, snacks, and ice cream before the concert begins.

Weather-permitting, we will enjoy the barbecue and watch the concert on a big screen outdoors!

See you on Saturday, August 10th at 7:30 pm in the south parking lot of the Stake Center!

Friends 12-18 are welcome!

Bring a camp chair if you like! The barbecue begins at 7:30, concert is from 8 - 9 pm.

Please contact Rachel Schaad or Jeff Bean with questions.

Pictures from this week’s 4th of July picnic are available at https://4th-july-2024.tpo.photos/. There are pictures of the runners, the bike parade, and general shots of the event available for download.

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

4th of July Fun Run & Pancake Picnic - 8:15 - 11:00 at the East Sammamish Park (ESP, behind Margaret Mead) Pavilion

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.

*Wednesday, June 12 @ 7:00-8:15pm. [*Note date change] Evan's Creek & Inglewood Hill clothing swap. Bring the clothes you want to contribute to church on Sunday (or come 15 minutes early on the 12th). Then at the activity, pick out the clothes that are new-to-you! For convenience, bring shopping bags to bring your new clothes home.