by Larry Richman | Feb 8, 2024
Beginning in January 2025, seminary classes will include new Life Preparation lessons. These additional lessons will 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,...
by Larry Richman | Jan 30, 2024
The new manual Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church contains resources that Primary and youth teachers can use to prepare and teach their classes. Each week’s outline has two main sections. The first one has ideas to help youth and adults study the scriptures at home...
by Larry Richman | Jan 24, 2024
Musically talented members have written songs to go along with the 2024 youth theme, “I Am a Disciple of Jesus Christ.” I hope you enjoy this music video created by Angie Killian, Joelle Einerson, Chelsea Stevens, Allie Gardner, and James Stevens. Watch the music...
by Larry Richman | Jan 23, 2024
In 2024, FSY sessions will be offered virtually in the United States and Canada for those who are not able to attend in person or prefer to attend from home. Additionally, sessions will be offered in American Sign Language (ASL). Virtual FSY Sessions in U.S. and...
by Larry Richman | Jan 11, 2024
Youth are encouraged to gather with their youth group to participate in a Worldwide Discussion Event for Youth on discipleship on Sunday, January 28, 2024. The event will feature a prerecorded video with Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles....
by Larry Richman | Jan 8, 2024
The Church has published a music video for the 2024 youth theme “I Am a Disciple of Jesus Christ” based on the theme from 3 Nephi 5:13. The video shows the power of being a disciple. It was written by Nik Day. The full lyrics are found below. This video is available...
by Larry Richman | Dec 27, 2023
Logan Temple © by Ken Fortie. Used with permission The Church offers many resources that parents, teachers, leaders, and members can use to learn about the temple and prepare to attend for the first time. Key Resources Temple Preparation Resources for Personal Study....
by Larry Richman | Nov 7, 2023
This article reviews key materials that prospective missionaries can use to prepare for missionary service. Standard Works. It goes without saying that prospective missionaries should read all four books of scripture before their missions. Order printed scriptures....
by Larry Richman | Nov 3, 2023
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published a short series of lessons and videos to help young people use technology more effectively and safely. In these lessons and videos, you will learn about “Purpose, Plan and Pause.” Purpose. Ask yourself, “Why...
by Larry Richman | Oct 31, 2023
The Church has announced that the 2024 youth theme is “I am a disciple of Jesus Christ” (3 Nephi 5:13). The theme song, posters, banner, and downloadable artwork are available now at youth.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Additional resources will be available in the...
by Larry Richman | Oct 17, 2023
The youth of the Church will have a worldwide testimony meeting on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. local times. A short, prerecorded message focusing on Jesus Christ will be shown at the beginning of a locally planned and hosted testimony meeting for youth....
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 | Sep 11, 2023
For Church recreational properties in the United States and Canada, the priority for scheduling and using the camps is being changed to give priority to larger stake groups, increase accessibility for Young Men groups, and add stake youth combined activities into the...
by Larry Richman | Aug 11, 2023
The 2023 Youth Music and Arts Festival premieres August 15, 2023, on various Church digital channels. The pre-recorded broadcast may be used at any time to supplement local activities for youth. This virtual global music and arts celebration is based on the 2023 Youth...
by Larry Richman | May 10, 2023
The section “Truth Will Make You Free” in the For the Strength of Youth guide explains that God wants us to always be learning and seeking truth. But when we have questions, how can we find answers? Having questions is not a sign of weakness or lack of...