04/18/2026
St. Maries Ward Announcements - Week of April 19th:
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> Friday, April 17th:
- East Stake Single Adult Friendship Friday (31+): 6:30 p.m. at 14111 E 16th Ave, Spokane Valley. Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/5ZWRVwDNr.
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> Saturday, April 18th:
- Stake Youth Service Activity (12+): 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at McEuen Park (420 E Front Ave, CDA). Join us for a service scavenger hunt in downtown CDA and sub sandwiches after! Dress for the weather.
- Single Adult Group Dinner (36+): 5:30 p.m. at 1824 E 16th Ave, Post Falls. Come join us for group dinner! Tin foil dinners at the pavilion. We'll provide the meat. Please bring a veggie to add to the dinners and/or a side dish to share. You'll build your own dinner and cook it over the fire. Bring a game if you'd like and a blanket to watch the sunset! Please RSVP so we have enough meat. If the weather does not cooperate, we'll move the event inside. Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/b9yUGAufl.
- Regional Stake Youth Dance (14+): 8:00 p.m. at the Spokane Valley Stake Center (21022 E Wellesley Ave, Otis Orchards). Live band performing for the first 30 minutes. Dress in your favorite denim. Soft serve ice cream will be served.
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> Sunday, April 19th:
- Sacrament Meeting: 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel.
- 2nd Hour Meetings:
*Sunday School and Primary: "Stand Still, and See the Salvation of the Lord" Exodus 14-18 (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-old-testament-2026/16?lang=eng)
- Stake Mission Prep Class (17+): Every Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at the CDA Stake Center Primary room (2801 N 4th Street). These classes are taught by Brother and Sister Gay and are for anyone of any age who is preparing for a mission.
- Emergency Radio Practice Nets: Weekly on Sundays as follows:
*FRS CH-3: 17:30-17:45 (5:30-5:45 p.m.)
*2m Voice: 17:45-18:15 (5:45-6:15 p.m.) at 146.42 MHz
*2m Dig Net: 18:40-19:00 (6:40-7:00 p.m.) at 144.480 MHz
*CdA Stake Net (146.98 MHz - PL: 127.3): 19:15-19:30 (7:15-7:30 p.m.)
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> Tuesday, April 21st:
- Coeur d'Alene Idaho Recovery - General Addiction - Men & Women: 7:00 p.m. in the High Council room at the CDA Stake Center (2801 N 4th St) and on Zoom.
- Coeur d'Alene Idaho Spouse and Family Support - General Addiction - Men & Women: 7:00 p.m. in the Stake Offices area at the CDA Stake Center (2801 N 4th St) and on Zoom.
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> Wednesday, April 22nd:
- Youth (12+) and Primary (8+) Activities: 6:00 p.m. at the church.
*YM: TBA
*YW: Team Building Games
*Primary: TBA
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> Thursday, April 23rd:
- Single Adult Education Class (31+): Held on Zoom only each Thursday from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. through the fall and winter. Zoom link will open at 6:30 p.m. to give time for everyone to join.
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89342113724
Zoom Meeting ID: 893 4211 3724
Passcode: 568241
Come review teachings of prophets and apostles to gain insight addressing pressing issues facing single adults. The curriculum will be participant-based. Moderator: Sister Lynn Nations Johnson.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/groups/228345223859139/events.
- Post Falls Idaho Men's Po*******hy Recovery - Po*******hy Addiction - Men Only: 7:00 p.m. in the McGuire Building (1670 McGuire Rd, Post Falls).
- Post Falls Women's Spouse and Family Support - Po*******hy Addiction - Women Only: 7:00 p.m. in the McGuire Building (1670 McGuire Rd, Post Falls).
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> Friday, April 24th:
- Single Adult Gardening Class (31+): 7:00 p.m. at 1670 McGuire Rd, Post Falls. Adults only.
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> Saturday, April 25th:
- Regional YSA Activity (18-35): 3:00 p.m. at the Spokane East Stake Pavilion (13710 E 40th Ave, Spokane Valley). Join us for an afternoon of outdoor games including 9-square, volleyball, spikeball, corn hole, kickball, and bocce ball as well as card games in the pavilion. Refreshments provided. Dress for the weather!
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> Sunday, April 26th:
- Sacrament Meeting: 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel.
- 2nd Hour Meetings:
*EQ/RS: "And Now I See" by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/41holland?lang=eng)
*YM/YW/Primary: "All That the Lord Hath Spoken We Will Do" Exodus 19-20; 24; 31-34 (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-home-and-church-old-testament-2026/17?lang=eng)
- Ward Youth Council: 12:15 p.m. in Bishop's Office. For Youth presidency members.
- Stake Mission Prep Class (17+): Every Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at the CDA Stake Center Primary room (2801 N 4th Street). These classes are taught by Brother and Sister Gay and are for anyone of any age who is preparing for a mission.
- Emergency Radio Practice Nets: Weekly on Sundays as follows:
*FRS CH-3: 17:30-17:45 (5:30-5:45 p.m.)
*2m Voice: 17:45-18:15 (5:45-6:15 p.m.) at 146.42 MHz
*2m Dig Net: 18:40-19:00 (6:40-7:00 p.m.) at 144.480 MHz
*CdA Stake Net (146.98 MHz - PL: 127.3): 19:15-19:30 (7:15-7:30 p.m.)
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OTHER NOTABLE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
1. Single Adult Family Home Evening (31+): Monday, April 27th at 7:00 p.m. at the North Spokane Stake Center (401 W. Regina Ave, Spokane). Adults only. Come be uplifted, make new friends, and enjoy old friends. Held on the 4th Monday of each month. Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/9MAGq9dNH.
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2. Ward Council Meeting: Sunday, May 3rd. WC members, please meet in Bishop's office at 8:30 a.m.
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3. Single Adult Break the Fast (31+): Sunday, May 3rd at 5:00 p.m. at 2721 E. 63rd, Spokane. Kids welcome. Monthly potluck. Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/7GaE2txTG.
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4. St. Maries Ward Building Clean-up: Saturday, May 16th. More details to follow.
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5. St. Maries Ward Temple Trip (12+): 5:00 p.m. Baptism Session at the Spokane Temple on Saturday, May 16th. Meet at the church (leaving by 3:30 p.m.) to carpool or meet at the temple by 4:45 p.m.
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6. Ward Council Meeting: Sunday, May 17th. WC members, please meet in Bishop's office at 8:30 a.m.
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7. Discover Institute: Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. at the CDA Stake Center (2801 N 4th St). High School Juniors and Seniors, come discover how Institute will bless your life and bring your closer to Jesus Christ. Come to eat, play, and grow your relationship with Jesus Christ.
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8. Single Adults (36+): The CDA Stake is starting some new options for announcing activities aside from the Facebook and text messages (though Facebook will still be used). Instead of texts, information will be available via GroupMe and email. If you would like to be added to either of these new options, please send your name, Ward/Stake, and phone # in an email to [email protected]. This email is also a great place to send activity ideas and suggestions to make the program even better! Thanks! St. Maries GroupMe Link: https://groupme.com/join_group/113412117/mBzuDkIT.
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9. St. Maries Ward Webpage: Another great way to see some of the activities available to attend in our Ward and Stake is our Ward's Webpage! Link: https://local.churchofjesuschrist.org/en/units/us/id/st-maries-ward.
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10. Accessing the Ward History: Everyone in the ward has access to the Unit History! To access the published Ward History, use this link: https://unithistory.churchofjesuschrist.org.
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11. Family History & Genealogy Discovery: For assistance with genealogy and family history, please contact our Ward Temple and Family History Consultants:
-Sister Evelyn Cook: 208-582-6425 | [email protected]
-Sister Donna Walker: 360-442-9530 | [email protected]
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12. Please Subscribe to Announcement Emails Through MailChimp: Please fill out the Subscribe Form (http://eepurl.com/hjWM-v) and encourage those you minister to do so as well. We are trying to get as many on the MailChimp list as possible. Thank you!
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13. Card and Letters to Sisters at Valley Vista: Sister Perkins would love to continue receiving more cards and letters to read. Address as follows:
Valley Vista Care
Attn: Georgia Perkins
820 Elm Drive
St. Maries, ID 83861
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14. Contacting Sister Rouse:
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Sister Elizabeth Rouse
Bagay Rd, Brgy Caritan Centro
Caritan Centro, Tuguegarao City
3500 CAGAYAN
PHILIPPINES
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15. Healing Through the Savior: Addiction Recovery Meetings:
Find meetings at addictionrecovery.churchofjesuschrist.org or scan the QR code.
Coeur d'Alene Idaho Recovery - General Addiction - Men & Women: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the High Council room at the CDA Stake Center (2801 N 4th St) and on Zoom.
Coeur d'Alene Idaho Spouse and Family Support - General Addiction - Men & Women: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Stake Offices at the CDA Stake Center (2801 N 4th St) and on Zoom.
Post Falls Idaho Men's Po*******hy Recovery - Po*******hy Addiction - Men Only: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the McGuire Building (1670 McGuire Rd, Post Falls).
Post Falls Women's Spouse and Family Support - Po*******hy Addiction - Women Only: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the McGuire Building (1670 McGuire Rd, Post Falls).
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*Please contact Sister Webb by Wednesday mornings to add any announcements. Thank you!
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Stake Appointments: https://cdastake.setmore.com/
