Resources Available for Youth Music Experiences for 2026
In July, ward and stake leaders were encouraged to plan musical experiences to bring youth together in worship and celebration of their faith. Resources for youth music experiences are now available at youth.ChurchofJesusChrist.org under the heading “Walk with Me...
2027 Youth Theme “Rejoice in Christ”
The Church has announced that the youth theme for 2027 is “Rejoice in Christ” (see Philippians 4:4). This is also the theme of the Salt Lake Temple Celebration, creating a unified invitation for members around the world to focus on Jesus Christ and the blessings of...
Learn about Church Educational System Options On September 1 , 2026
Learn more about various options in the Church Educational System (CES) through two livestream events on September 1, 2026, hosted by Brigham Young University, BYU–Hawaii, BYU–Idaho, BYU–Pathway Worldwide, Ensign College, and Seminaries and Institutes. Youth...
Special Meetings August 30 & September 6 About New Sunday Curriculum
Special meetings will be held worldwide on August 30 and September 6, 2026, to help us learn more about the schedule changes to Sunday meetings that will begin September 6. Youth Discussion on August 30 Youth, their parents, youth leaders, and Primary children who...
Videos: Understanding the For the Strength of Youth Guide
Nathan Richardson has written a series of articles about the updated edition of For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. In these articles, he explains why the guide is important and how it is different from previous editions. Read part 1 of his article...
Youth Music Experiences for 2026
In a notice to ward and stake leaders, the Church has encouraged leaders to plan musical experiences to bring youth together in worship and celebration of their faith. The notice explains that “youth benefit from feeling a sense of belonging and exercising faith...
Resources For Service Projects For Children and Youth
Around the world, children and youth serve others with their families and friends, in Primary service activities, and in Young Men and Young Women activities. Parents and leaders can lead by example, teach about service, and serve together with Primary children, Young...
How Parents and Youth Can Prepare For New Sunday Lessons
Beginning September 6, the lessons in Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women meetings will focus on truths in the updated edition of For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. This updated guide is available in the Gospel Library app, online, as a downloadable...
Details About Sunday Lessons in Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women Meetings
Earlier this month, the First Presidency announced a change in the Sunday class schedule, beginning September 6, 2026. Adults and youth will attend Sunday School every week, followed by classes for priesthood quorums, young women, and Relief Society. Lessons in...
What is Taught in the Updated Edition of “For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices”?
Beginning the first Sunday in September, the lessons in Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women meetings will focus on truths in the updated edition of For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. This updated guide is available in the Gospel Library app,...
How To Talk With Teenagers about Religion
Teenagers and young adults are increasingly interested in talking with their parents about spiritual and religious matters. As children mature into adolescence, they tend to spend less time with their parents in joint activities but more time engaged in conversation....
Building Emotional Resilience With Youth and Children
Emotional resilience is the ability to adapt to emotional challenges with courage and faith centered in Jesus Christ. Research shows that a supportive, nurturing relationship with an adult is a strong predictor of resilience in children. The following two resources...
Resources to Help Youth and Young Adults Invite a Friend to Seminary and Institute
This year, more than 72,000 friends of other faiths have enrolled in seminary and institute. Seminaries and Institutes of Religion now offer simple and effective ways for youth and young adults to invite their friends to attend with them, including banners, door...
How to Help Children & Youth Take Charge of Technology
When used appropriately, technology can be an amazing way to help children and youth learn, including principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ. One way to teach them how to take charge of technology safely is to consider this pattern: PURPOSE, PLAN, PAUSE. The images...Follow on social media