by Larry Richman | Aug 20, 2020
The music video “I Will Go and Do” supports the Church’s 2020 youth theme. This video was released at the Church’s first-ever virtual youth music festival held on July 29, 2020. This song by Nik Day was performed by youth from several countries. The...
by Larry Richman | Jul 31, 2020
Wednesday night, thousands of Latter-day Saint young men and women tuned in to the first-ever virtual Youth Music Festival, “Hear the Voice of the Lord,” to watch other youth share their talents and testimonies of Jesus Christ. If you missed this worldwide broadcast,...
by Larry Richman | Jul 8, 2020
The Children and Youth section of the Church’s website has a series of articles to help parents improve their ability to support their child’s growth. The Supporting Your Child’s Growth page provides Ideas for parents on how they can help their children...
by Larry Richman | Jun 1, 2020
Help celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Young Women organization by participating in a Face to Face commemoration broadcast on November 15 and by participating in the #My150 challenge. Perform acts of service related to the number 150 and post your experiences...
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 | Apr 30, 2020
Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Church announced that Church recreational properties in the United States and Canada used for youth camps and conferences are closed until further notice. In addition, all treks and Church pageants are canceled...
by Larry Richman | Apr 29, 2020
The Church has updated its guidelines for seminary and institute graduations. See A Guide to Seminary and Institute Graduation Exercises both online and in the Gospel Library app. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Church leaders will determine how to distribute diplomas...
by Larry Richman | Apr 13, 2020
Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences scheduled to be held in the U.S. and Canada in 2020 have been postponed until 2021. Stakes invited to attend FSY conferences in 2020 will now attend in 2021. An updated...
by Larry Richman | Feb 14, 2020
The Church’s new Gospel Living app for youth, is now available worldwide in 15 languages. The app provides content that inspires youth to set goals and has links and tools to help them in their gospel learning and daily living. Editor’s note (16 Feb 2020):...
by Larry Richman | Feb 11, 2020
On February 23, 2020, youth, their parents, and leaders are invited to join President and Sister Oaks in a Face to Face event at 4:00pm MST. The event will be a follow-up on the new Children and Youth program. President and Sister Oaks plan to share ideas about how to...
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 | Dec 30, 2019
Many years ago, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints published a booklet titled Pursuit of Excellence. It was a development program designed to help adults develop a Christlike life of love and service. It encouraged participants to set goals in the...
by Larry Richman | Nov 27, 2019
From a notice to stakes and wards, dated November 26, 2019: Beginning in January 2020, the curriculum for Aaronic Priesthood quorums and Young Women classes will change in the following ways: The meeting outlines will have specific dates on which they should be...
by Larry Richman | Nov 21, 2019
The Face to Face event introduced new 2020 youth theme and resources. “And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he...
by Larry Richman | Oct 31, 2019
In the past, Aaronic Priesthood quorums and Young Women classes could choose any lesson from the Come, Follow Me—For Aaronic Priesthood or Come, Follow Me—For Young Women. Starting in 2020, the curriculum for youth will be aligned with the gospel topics found in the...
