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.
by Larry Richman | Oct 10, 2024
As you plan for higher education, consider Church schools and institute of religion. For Latter-day Saints, getting an education is not just a privilege, it is a religious responsibility. Today the Church Educational System consists of the following: Brigham Young...
by Larry Richman | Sep 19, 2024
The Latter-Day Saint youth theme for 2025 is “Look unto Christ” from the scripture Doctrine and Covenants 6:36, which reads, “Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.” Resources for teaching the 2025 theme, including a logo, music theme album, video and...
by Larry Richman | Aug 21, 2024
Church and Gospel Questions is a resource to answer questions about Church doctrine, policy, and history. It is included within the larger collection of Topics and Questions in the Gospel Library app and in the Gospel Library on the Church’s website. This resource...
by Larry Richman | Aug 1, 2024
The We Believe Foundation has launched a new app for youth and young adults. RISExp is now available for download on the App Store. The RISExp app provides youth and young adults a digital space where they can pause each day to listen and learn from their peers around...
by Larry Richman | Jul 15, 2024
The Church has created a playlist for the songs and music videos that will be featured in the upcoming Festival: A Youth Concert 2024. The playlist is now available in the music library at ChurchofJesusChrist.org and on 10 other platforms, including Spotify, Apple...
