by Larry Richman | Sep 15, 2023
The Church has released the key dates and information on how to register for FSY 2024 in the United States and Canada. For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences will again be held in the United States and Canada during 2024 for stakes that are assigned to attend...
by Larry Richman | Jun 14, 2021
Latter-day Saint youth in the United States and Canada will be able to attend For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences beginning in the summers of 2022 and 2023. The conferences, provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, were postponed over the...
by Larry Richman | May 28, 2021
A special broadcast on June 6, 2021, will provide parents and leaders with useful resources as they begin to reintegrate children and youth activities as we emerge from the pandemic. “As the world begins to slowly emerge from pandemic restrictions, we hope this...
by Larry Richman | Jan 4, 2021
The Church has released the music album, music video, artwork, and other resources for the 2021 youth theme. The music may be streamed on the Sacred Music app, Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube under the artist “Strive to Be.” It’s also available on Gospel Library...
by Larry Richman | Sep 16, 2020
Helping someone with their family history is a powerful way to minister. Whether they are a Church member or not, anyone can find joy in learning more about where they came from. You don’t have to be an expert or do anything big. A page on the Church’s website...
by Larry Richman | Aug 20, 2020
The music video “I Will Go and Do” supports the Church’s 2020 youth theme. This video was released at the Church’s first-ever virtual youth music festival held on July 29, 2020. This song by Nik Day was performed by youth from several countries. The...
by Larry Richman | May 29, 2020
Need some ideas for virtual activities for youth and children? Virtual activities are great for connecting when we can’t be in the same physical place. But these activities don’t have to be limited to just times like the current pandemic. The Church has published the...
by Larry Richman | Nov 26, 2019
A new Primary song, “I Will Walk with Jesus,” was shared with the world during a Face to Face event with Elder Gerrit W. Gong on November 17, 2019. Listen to and download audio and sheet music with versions for children, family, and youth. Watch the performance at the...
by Larry Richman | Nov 18, 2019
Summarized from “Leaders Outline Church’s New Children and Youth Program” on the Church’s Newsroom: The Children and Youth program goes into effect worldwide in January 2020, replacing the Church’s existing children and youth programs. It focuses on...
by Larry Richman | Nov 17, 2019
This article lists the latest information about the Children and Youth effort that replaces all existing Church activity and achievement programs for children and youth in January 2020. Watch the Face to Face Broadcast of November 17 Elder Gerrit W. Gong and several...
by Larry Richman | Sep 30, 2019
In case you missed the Children and Youth orientation meeting during the class hour on Sunday, here’s a summary: In an introduction by President Russell M. Nelson, he said, “This effort has been designed especially for you and your generation.” “Over the years,...
by Larry Richman | Sep 16, 2019
The Church will broadcast a special program on September 29, 2019 to orient adults, youth, children, and leaders about the new Children and Youth initiative that begins in January 2020. The special program will be presented in wards during the Sunday class time. The...
by Larry Richman | Sep 2, 2019
Last month, the Church launched an online training course as part of an ongoing effort to protect children and youth. Adults who interact with children and youth in their Church assignments in North America are to complete the training by September 22. As you take the...
by Larry Richman | May 1, 2019
The Church is moving forward on its new global initiative for children and youth that will become available to millions of Latter-day Saint children and youth beginning in January 2020. It will replace the current scouting, Personal Progress, Duty to God, and Faith in...
by Larry Richman | Feb 1, 2018
Wards and stakes should be holding an annual Temple and Priesthood Preparation meeting for 11-year-old girls and boys and their parents. This article provides ideas and resources to help plan this meeting. In December, when the First Presidency announced changes to...