Stockton Stake is hosting

March Madness Youth Activity and Dance

Wear you favorite Sports attire

School Shirt or Team Jersey

8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

A Night in Rome

Formal Dance for all youth 16-18

Dinner and Dancing

Dates are encouraged

Please register so that we have a head count for the dinner.

We Gather in Love & Peach

The recently revised interfaith organization, Community of Faith of San Joaquin County,  invites you to its 72nd Annual Interfaith Tea. This wonderful group has now expanded to include both men and women from the communities and give them all an opportunity to gather together. The theme for this year is We Gather in Love & Peace.

The speakers for this year’s program will be the Elder Douglas Maxfield, area representative from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Taj Khan from a Muslim Mosque of Tracy.

After the program, the group is invited to meet, free of charge, in the church cultural hall to enjoy each faith group’s food tables, and explore the different cultures. This is cherished time that is enjoyed by all, and serves to deepen the respect and friendship felt between members of the various religions.

The following denominations are participating this year: Buddhist Church of Stockton, Central United Methodist Church, Ebenezer AME Church, Little Flock Baptist Church, and Muslim Women of the Central Valley, Saint Bernadette’s and Church of the Presentation of the Catholic Church, St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, Temple Israel, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The Salvation Army, and the Unitarian Universalist Church, Sikhs of Tracy, Stockton, and Lodi.

This year’s Interfaith Tea will bring attendees together in unity and love for one another and of God.  All are welcome to join this opportunity to gather as brothers and sisters of our great communities.

Tri-Stake Pajama Party Dance!

Hosted by the Lodi Stake at the Lodi Stake Center

8:00- 10:00 p.m. New Time

Hot Chocolate and Pancakes served.

Minute to Win it Games

All Youth turning 12-13 in 2025 are invited to come play Minute to Win it games at the Union Building in Manteca.

Winter Youth Activity

All youth turning 12-18 this year are invited to come enjoy a morning of sport, art and service.

Lunch will be provided.

Young Women and Young Men are gathering to kick off the new year and new theme.

Dieter F. Uchtdorf and the general Young Men and Young Women presidencies will be sharing a prerecorded video for all Youth to watch with their wards

This broadcast will be made available online for personal and Ward use on January 5, 2025. Contact your Ward leadership to find out when they will be gathering to show and share this broadcast with the youth.

Youth 14+ from Manteca, Lodi, Stockton, Modesto, Modesto North, Turlock and Merced are invited to come to our Regional Dance.

November 16, 2024 from 7-10 p.m.

Manteca Stake Center

6060 Northland Rd.

Manteca CA 95336

Flier

Broadcast from the General Young Men and Young Woman presidencies

More details to come

Halloween Dance for Youth 14 +

Lodi Stake Hosting

7:00-10:00

1510 W Century Blvd

Lodi CA 95242

The Manteca Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints invites you to a music fireside celebrating our hymns, with special guest: Dash Reed.

Youth! Come participate in Stake Choir Rehearsals! This is the second, and last, rehearsal prior to the Stake Musical Fireside!

We hope you join us for “The International Day of Peace”, whose focus this year is bringing Prayer into Action, and a Special Workshop from Braver Angels, which will assist with moving us into action by presenting skills that will foster conversations and connect hears and create common ground over the potentially polarizing issue of elections.

See the below flyer for information on registering. Register soon because space is limited!

Youth! Come participate in Stake Choir Rehearsals starting Sept 15th at the Chester Building!

Youth 16+ in the Manteca Stake are invited to spend time together at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz on Saturday September 14, 2024.

There will be games, food, music, a bonfire, and of course the waves

Bring a swimsuit, towel, camp chair, and sweatshirt for when it gets colder.

Contact Ward leaders and families to arrange rides.

To help strengthen families, we will be holding a Manteca Stake Parent Forum for parents of children and youth of all ages on Sunday, August 25 from 6:00-7:45 pm at the Stake Center.  Use the QR code below to register.

Grandparents are welcome, and can benefit from the forum!

The following six classes will be offered. You may choose two to attend. If two parents can attend, they may register separately or together for classes. Classes and workshops will include:

• Come to Christ Through Come Follow Me - Instructor to be determined

  • Utilizing Come, Follow Me, and parenting with an eternal perspective.

• Emotional Resilience: A Parent’s Guide - Sarah Mortensen

  • Supporting children/youth with anxiety and depression; dealing with adversity, disappointment, and success; how to focus on feelings without going too far; and an introduction to the church Emotional Self-Reliance resource.

  • This can be a two-part class. The first class session will be instructional and the second session will be parent's practice. Parents may choose to attend one of the Emotional Resilience either classes, or both. You do not have to attend both nor have to attend part 1 to participate in part 2.

• Real Skills for Real Life - Kirk and Kristina VanKatwyk

  • Preparing for missions, college, and relationships; encouraging independence, and self-reliance; gaining confidence to try new/hard things; and teaching everyday skills.

• Managing the Two-Edged Sword of Technology - Tom and Elise Metge

  • Managing technology, social media, AI; social media and internet safety; cyberbullying.

• LGBTQ+ Youth and Friends of Youth: Extending Love - Ben and Danelle Fobert

• Prepare Children and Youth for Temple Covenants and Spiritual Experiences - Paul and Jamyn Banks

  • Inspiring development of testimonies, and teaching children/youth how to repent and forgive themselves and others.

If you need help with babysitting, please get in touch with your ward Relief Society Presidency for help with suggestions.

Refreshments will be served!

Pool Party - Youth 12-13 are invited to come swim at the Coffey Home.

Wear a modest swim suit, bring a towel and maybe even a friend.

FSY - Taking it home

For all youth 14+ in 2024. Come and reflect on what you and others experienced. Youth from several stakes are invited to attend. Attendance at FSY is not required to come and feel the spirit of this meeting.

Located at the Manteca Stake Center, 4-7 pm.

Festival: a Youth Concert will also be held the same evening at the Stake Center, 7-8:30 pm. Treats will be provided after the concert.

SEE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR TIMES AND LOCATIONS

Dear Seminary students & families,

We are excited to announce a Seminary kickoff meeting July 28th. The purpose of this meeting is to connect the students and parents with their teachers and lay the foundation of a great relationship this coming year. For the kickoff we'll meet as a group for the first few minutes, then break off for a meeting with your teachers. The entire kickoff will be under an hour.

The location and time will depend on what ward you are in.......please see below for details.

Manteca wards (Lathrop, Union, and Northland)

When: July 28th at 5pm
Where: Union Building primary room

Tracy wards (Chester, Hidden Lake, Mountain House, and Tracy)

When: July 28th at 7pm
Where: Chester Building cultural hall

Ripon ward

You will have a separate kickoff meeting with the Harvey's.

Attached you will also find a document showing class & policy information.

Sincerely,

Brandon Ridgwell
Manteca Stake High Council