by Larry Richman | Dec 9, 2021
Resources for the 2022 youth theme are now available on the 2022 youth theme website. The resources support the theme: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths”...
by Larry Richman | Sep 25, 2021
General conference is a wonderful chance to feel the Spirit and hear from our Church leaders. With a little extra effort on our part, these good thoughts and feelings can strengthen us in great ways. The Gospel Living app has provided these four ideas to try. Get...
by Larry Richman | Mar 27, 2021
General conference is a wonderful chance to feel the Spirit and hear from our Church leaders. With a little extra effort on our part, these good thoughts and feelings can strengthen us in great ways. The Gospel Living app has provided these four ideas to try. Get...
by Larry Richman | Dec 28, 2020
Beginning in January of 2021, the youth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will receive the new For the Strength of Youth magazine that will be translated into 48 languages and sent to about 150 countries on a more frequent basis. Previously, English...
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 14, 2020
From the article “Four Ways to Prepare for Temples Reopening” in the Gospel Living app: Once it’s safe, there will be lots of work to do. Due to COVID-19, temples worldwide have been closed. Recently, the First Presidency announced that some temples would...
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 | May 4, 2020
During this temporary time when Church meetings aren’t being held regularly, it is important for ward leaders to stay in touch with their members. Here are three ways that Church tools can help you stay in touch. Send a Message in Leader and Clerk Resources...
by Larry Richman | Mar 31, 2020
Over the past decade, Church leaders have increasingly focused on strengthening faith in Heavenly Father and in His Son Jesus Christ. In retrospect, we can see the evidence of many ways that God has prepared His Church for the COVID-19 pandemic—and other calamities...
by Larry Richman | Jan 27, 2020
The January issue of the Ensign and Liahona magazines contains articles to help parents and youth leaders begin implementing the new Children and Youth program. In the article “Children and Youth: Starting Strong,” the General Organization Presidents share...
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 | Feb 13, 2018
The Church provides many resources that can help strengthen youth. Parents, leaders, teachers, grandparents, fellow ward members, and friends should be aware of these resources so we can use them in our homes and at church. Most of these resources are available in...
by Larry Richman | Mar 29, 2024
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers...
by Larry Richman | Mar 22, 2024
The first video from the final season of Book of Mormon Videos has been published. (See the video “Jacob Teaches the Allegory of the Olive Tree” below.) The Church will release 11 new episodes between now and the end of 2024, timed to coincide with Come,...
