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...
by Larry Richman | Apr 26, 2023
The For the Strength of Youth guide helps us understand that we can make better choices when we can see things clearly. That’s why light is so important; light makes it easier to see the right path. Heavenly Father has given us access to heavenly light—the gift of the...
by Larry Richman | Apr 12, 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 | Feb 21, 2023
The For the Strength of Youth guide helps us understand that our bodies are an amazing gift from our Heavenly Father. He gave them to us to help us become more like Him. Having a body gives us increased power to exercise our freedom to choose. The restored gospel of...
by Larry Richman | Feb 17, 2023
The For the Strength of Youth guide helps us understand that Jesus Christ has the power to help us resist pornography and repent. We should turn toward Him and turn away from darkness. Pornography is a representation, in pictures or words, that is designed to arouse...
by Larry Richman | Feb 13, 2023
In the Worldwide Devotional for Youth on January 29th with Elder Gerrit W. Gong, it was announced that the next global youth event will be a music and arts festival in August. Youth are invited to submit original music, poetry, and art at...
by Larry Richman | Feb 8, 2023
The For the Strength of Youth guide was written to help youth make inspired choices, based on gospel principles. The section “Make Inspired Choices” helps youth learn that Jesus Christ is the way to eternal joy, that they are beloved spirit children of God, and that...
by Larry Richman | Jan 26, 2023
The For the Strength of Youth guide helps us understand that God gives us commandments because He loves us. And the best reason to obey God’s commandments is because we love Him. Love is at the heart of God’s commandments. The section “Love God, Love Your Neighbor” of...
by Larry Richman | Jan 4, 2023
The Church has published a music video for the 2023 youth theme song “I Can Do All Things Through Christ.” This video is available at YouTube.com/StriveToBe, the Church’s YouTube channel for youth. A link to the video also appears on...
by Larry Richman | Dec 20, 2022
To help youth progress on the covenant path, bishoprics should do the following early in the year, preferably in January: Ordain all worthy young men turning 12, 14, and 16 to the appropriate priesthood office (see General Handbook, 38.2.9). Review the organization of...
by Larry Richman | Nov 15, 2022
The Church now offers “‘Preparing Children for a Lifetime on God’s Covenant Path” discussion guides for parents and fifth-Sunday lessons for Primary teachers. These guides and lessons are in the appendices of Come, Follow Me manuals. These resources can be...
by Larry Richman | Oct 11, 2022
What changed in the new update of For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices? In short, the new guide is based on gospel principles, agency, and inspiration. Rather than an endless list of dos and don’ts, it teaches the principles upon which we should...
