We are excited to announce the next session of our 12-week stake missionary preparation class. This class is a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ, improve your teaching skills, learn about missionary life, increase your confidence in sharing your witness of Christ, and become more like Him.

The class is open to all prospective missionaries ages 15-29. The class will meet on Sundays from 4:00-4:45 pm via Zoom, but students are welcome to gather in pairs or small groups to participate in the Zoom sessions.

This session of the missionary preparation class will be taught by two recently returned teaching missionaries (Kimberly Lopez-Carrasco and Jacob Lopez-Carrasco), and one seasoned member-missionary (Bob Ducharme). The curriculum for the class will be the new edition of "Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ" which can be found in the Gospel Library.

The first class will be held on Sunday, October 13 at 4:00 pm via Zoom.

We encourage you to register for the class using the link below.

THEME: "I will follow Him"

"Come unto the Lord, the Holy One. Remember that his paths are righteous. Behold, the way for man is narrow, but it lieth in a straight course before him, and the keeper of the gate is the Holy One of Israel." (2 Nephi 9:41)

PURPOSE: To build friendships, unity, and a greater desire to follow Jesus Christ through His creations.

WHO: All youth in the Nashua Stake

WHAT: 2.8 mile roundtrip hike up/down Pack Monadnock (NOT Mount Monadnock). For those who are unable to hike, we will have transportation to the top.

WHERE: Miller State Park (13 Miller State Park Road, Peterborough, NH)

WHEN: Saturday, September 21 from 2:00-5:00 PM

BRING: Comfortable hiking clothes, rain gear, good hiking shoes, water, snacks, a happy attitude, and a non-member friend!

Start this new year off by joining us at our upcoming Youth Theme Kickoff Activity! This event is focused on embracing our new 2024 theme, "I am a disciple of Jesus Christ” (3 Nephi 5:13). Participate in an evening of fun, fellowship, and faith-building discussions. This activity is for youth of all ages (11-18) so save the date, invite your friends, and get ready for a memorable kickoff!

Please wear Sunday attire.

“Behold, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I have been called of him to declare his word among his people, that they might have everlasting life." (3 Nephi 5:13)

3-Day Youth Mission (ages 16+) - This is an opportunity for youth ages 16-18 to serve as "Stake Youth Missionaries" alongside full-time missionaries. These Youth Missionaries will participate in a missionary training experience and dinner on Friday evening (November 17) at the stake center, and then will spend most of the day on Saturday and Sunday (November 18-19) working directly with a pair of full time missionaries. To participate as a Stake Youth Missionary, you must sign up by November 5. [Registration is now closed]

Missionary Challenge (all youth) - All youth ages 11-18 are encouraged to participate in the Missionary Challenge--a series of fun (and challenging) missionary activities that youth complete individually or with friends from November 12-19. Here is the list of challenges and your personal tracking sheet! Your "mission" is to complete as many of the challenges as possible by 6:00 PM on Sunday night, November 19.

Sharing the Gospel Training and Fireside (all youth) - On Sunday evening (November 19) from 6:00-8:00 PM, all youth in the stake will gather at the stake center for "sharing the gospel now" training, followed by a Q&A panel featuring prospective, current, and former missionaries who will answer questions about sharing the gospel and preparing for a full-time mission. After the panel, we'll watch a video message from missionaries serving from the Nashua stake and then have a testimony meeting where youth can share their missionary experiences from the weekend. We’ll also hear from President Gustafson. Refreshments will be served.

Video Message from Currently-Serving Missionaries

Below is a full version and a shortened version of the video messages from currently serving missionaries in/from our stake.

It’s back . . . but BETTER this time! Join us for the 2022 Nashua Stake Prom—a formal dinner and dance activity for youth turning 16 - 18 in 2022. This year’s prom will not be a couples/date activity. Come by yourself, with a friend, or with a group of friends! The prom will feature:

DINNER - A three-course etiquette dinner from 5-7 PM for just the Nashua stake youth

DANCING - A dance from 7-9 PM, including formal dance instruction, for the Nashua and Worcester stake youth

The dress code for the prom will be Sunday best or formal, and in accordance with the dress standards in the For the Strength of Youth pamphlet. See the registration page for more details.

To attend either the dinner or the dance you must register in advance. Admittance will be limited to registered youth.

Join us on Saturday, February 19 as we focus on the 2022 youth theme: "Trust in the Lord" (Proverbs 3:5-6)! This activity is for youth of all ages (11-18), and will include spiritual and team-building activities, information about FSY Conference, a service project building bunk beds for children and youth with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, and snacks.

The activity starts at 9:30 AM at the Stake Center with check-in/registration and will end at 1:00 PM. We encourage you to invite a friend to join us!

Come join us as we swrap up our "Great Work" theme the way we kicked it off: through "Small and Simple Things." It has been wonderful to serve with you this year, and we look forward to ending the year STRONG together!

Here's the information you need to know about the November activity:

Who: All youth in the Nashua Stake
When: Saturday, November 13 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Nashua Stake Center, 110 Concord Street, Nashua, NH
Why: To grow closer to Jesus Christ through service to others
What: Sorting winter clothing, making blankets for refugees, doing family history for our ancestors, creating missionary videos to spread the Gospel, and learning about continuing our great work!

President Kusch from Ensign College
As part of this activity, we will be blessed to hear from Bruce C. Kusch, the President of the Church's Ensign College in Salt Lake City, who will talk about continuing our great work after high school and will share with us the exciting opportunities available at Ensign College.

Winter Clothing Drive
In preparation for the November activity, the Stake Youth Council is sponsoring a stake-wide winter clothing drive to benefit Afghanistan refugees and others in our communities who are in need. Donations of new or used winter coats, hats, scarves, mittens, and gloves in good condition are welcome! Please look for a collection box in your ward/branch building. We are excited to be unified as a stake in this project.

Join us for our annual commemoration of the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood by John the Baptist to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery on May 15, 1829!

This will be an in-person event with the option to join activities remotely via Zoom to allow all Priesthood holders—young and old—to be unified throughout the Stake. Fathers are welcome to bring sons of any age if they desire, however the organized games will be geared toward young men and men.

The location is still being finalized.

AGENDA

3:00-5:00 PM Games/Activities

• Round robin games with one game to be supplied and run by each Ward.

• A virtual gaming tent to allow the YM of the Stake to connect with those who cannot be 'in-person' during this activity.

5:00-6:00 PM Service Project

• In-person service project to help beautify the site

• A virtual service project to help Gather Israel (Indexing)

6:00-7:00 PM Dinner provided by Stake (bag lunch)

7:00-8:00 PM Fireside by Campfire with Zoom video to remote members

8:00 PM Showing of video “Days of Harmony” for all who want to stay after the Fireside

More details coming soon!

Thank you for joining the March activity and learning how to better “come unto Christ” (Moroni 10:32). The four breakout classes were wonderful and the message from our stake patriarch, Brother Cole, was inspiring! We hope you continue to learn about Christ in the coming months and throughout your life! Below are various resources from the classes to help you further come unto Christ!

Meaning of Christ's Names and Titles

Come Unto Christ through Goal Setting

“Hear Him” Videos from Church Leaders

Learning to Draw Christ

On Saturday, February 13 we will gather (in person or via Zoom) to make food for the full-time missionaries in each of the wards and branches in our Stake! Tell us what you would like to make for them by filling out THIS FORM by Sunday, February 7 at 5:00 PM. To see the list of menu items, recipes, and video tutorials, check out the Recipes and Videos page.

GREAT WORK to everyone who participated in our 2021 theme launch activity on Saturday, January 23! Together we blew our goal out of the water by performing 362 acts of service! What a fantastic way to begin this year as we focus on the “great work” (D&C 64:33-34) that God has called us to do in these latter days! If you missed the virtual morning and evening sessions, check out the recordings below.

If you didn’t get a Great Work t-shirt and wristband, contact your ward SYC members or an adult leader.

Saturday Morning Session

Saturday Evening Session

Thank you for participating in the final Stake Youth activity of 2020: “Go and Do, Where you Stand!” We heard from Mr. David Sodders from Sleep in Heavenly Peace about how your work building bunk beds in January has blessed the lives of children and youth in our area throughout this year. We also heard wonderful messages from Hallie Davis, Zach Cotter, and Emma Jarnagin, and watched a “go and do” recap video of the service YOU have done in 2020. If you missed the activity, check out the video below!

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU for supporting the December Bedding Drive! Below is a list and a picture of everything that was donated. All bedding will be given to Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

• 38 sheet sets

• 26 hand tied blankets

• 18 store blankets

• 17 pillows

• 8 pillowcases

• 2 comforters

• 2 mattress pads

Come learn about all the opportunities available at BYU-Idaho. This virtual event is specifically for youth in New Hampshire ages 14-18.

Join us for a live broadcast with Sister Bonnie Cordon, the General Young Women’s President, on Sunday, August 16 at 6 PM ET. This virtual event will feature a Q&A session, with Sister Cordon answering questions from New England youth. Sister Cordon will also share her testimony and discuss how she seeks to “Hear Him.” Special musical numbers involving youth from several New England stakes will also be a highlight of the evening.

Use the button below to join the broadcast at 6 PM on August 16.

Join us and some current, returned, and future missionaries to have all your mission questions answered! All youth ages 11-18 are invited to attend.

Use the link below to access the Zoom meeting.

Time: Jun 7, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time

Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81381610283?pwd=WUYycnkxRDllSitlYWJtSFluNzNGQT09

Meeting ID: 813 8161 0283

Password: 1820

Our 2020 online Aaronic Priesthood Restoration Devotional was fantastic. We heard testimonies from members of the Stake Youth Committee, listened to a powerful rendition of “See the Mighty Priesthood Gathered” by Alessio and Carson, and were inspired by President Gustafson’s message about the First Vision. After the formal program ended, we had fun competing in a First Vision quizlet. Many thanks to our SYC young men and Bro. Jeffrey for a wonderful evening together!

You can watch the recording of the devotional below.