by Larry Richman | Sep 22, 2025
Pre-registration for the 2026 For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences is approaching. You can view your stake’s FSY assignment here to see if your stake is on-cycle for the coming summer. FSY conferences are designed to strengthen youth and increase their faith in...
by Larry Richman | Sep 8, 2025
The Church has announced that the youth theme for 2026 is “Walk with Me” (see Moses 6:34). Corresponding resources (including the theme song, additional music, sheet music, and downloadable artwork) will begin publishing at youth.ChurchofJesusChrist.org in some...
by Larry Richman | Sep 5, 2025
President Jeffrey R. Holland, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, has prepared a special message for youth. His message will be included in the October 2025 youth broadcast. President Emily Belle Freeman, Young Women General President, and President...
by Larry Richman | Jun 18, 2025
Festival 2025: A Youth Concert is a worldwide music celebration where youth are invited to experience the joy of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. Festival 2025 is designed to be held any time on or after August 7, at a day and time that best fits local needs and...
by Larry Richman | Mar 17, 2025
The first extended scholarly history of the Latter-day Saint Young Women organization is now available from the Church Historian’s Press. The book Carry On: The Latter-day Saint Young Women Organization, 1870–2024 addresses and contextualizes the place of young women...
by Larry Richman | Jan 9, 2025
Beginning in January 2025, seminary classes now include new Life Preparation lessons. These additional lessons help students draw on the power of Jesus Christ in all aspects of life while maintaining a foundation in scripture and an alignment with the Come, Follow Me...
by Larry Richman | Dec 23, 2024
Seminaries and Institutes of Religion has published a new online Help Center that provides 24/7 self-service support to instructors, leaders, parents, and students. The site includes two key self-service features: Knowledge Library. Provides quick access to...
by Larry Richman | Dec 18, 2024
Youth and leaders are encouraged to gather to watch a worldwide broadcast for youth on January 5, 2025, to introduce the new youth theme, “Look unto Christ.” The event will feature Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, President Emily Belle Freeman, and President Steven J. Lund....
by Larry Richman | Dec 11, 2024
Congratulations to Strive to Be, the Church’s music channel for youth, for reaching 5.58 million listeners. Learn more Where to Find Music for Latter-day Saint Youth Find Church Music on Spotify and Other Streaming Services New Church Music Playlists, Albums,...
by Larry Richman | Oct 29, 2024
Elder Clark G. Gilbert, the Commissioner of the Church Educational System, has written a letter to parents of youth ages 14 to 18 about using the Church Educational System to strengthen their faith in Jesus Christ. In high school, students can benefit from attending...
by Larry Richman | Oct 28, 2024
Resources for the 2025 Latter-Day Saint youth theme are now available on Youth.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. The resources include the theme logo, music album, and downloadable artwork. Additional resources will be available in the January 2025 issue of the For the...
by Larry Richman | Oct 23, 2024
If your stake is scheduled for FSY conferences in 2025, youth can preregister from October 22, 2024, to January 14, 2025. During preregistration, youth can indicate their session and group preferences. See if your stake is scheduled for FSY conferences in 2025. See...
by Larry Richman | Oct 16, 2024
Elder Ulisses Soares, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles; President Emily Belle Freeman, Young Women General President; and President Steven J. Lund, Young Men General President, will address the youth in a worldwide broadcast on Sunday, October 27, 2024. In this...
by Larry Richman | Oct 14, 2024
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. In previous posts, I have shared resources about cyberbullying. The more people are online and use social media, the more online bullying has increased. And that affects self-esteem, physical health, and mental health....
by Larry Richman | Oct 11, 2024
Did you know that the Church releases new youth music every month on the Strive to Be channel? Find youth music on your favorite streaming platform.