Youth Music Festival March 17, 2021
Youth worldwide and their friends are invited to participate in a Youth Music Festival, a virtual global concert, on March 17, 2021. It will be a 40-minute, livestream virtual concert with videos and performances by youth from around the world. In addition to...
2021 Youth Theme Music and Other Resources Released
The Church has released the music album, music video, artwork, and other resources for the 2021 youth theme. The music may be streamed on the Sacred Music app, Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube under the artist “Strive to Be.” It’s also available on Gospel Library...
New Worldwide “For the Strength of Youth” Magazine for Youth in 48 Languages
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...
Parents Can Now Manage Children’s Online Church Accounts
A new feature in the Church’s account manager lets parents manage their children’s online accounts, including creating accounts, resetting passwords, and deleting accounts that are no longer needed. The new feature automatically appears in a parent’s...
Youth Theme for 2021
The Church has announced the youth theme for 2021: “Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great. Behold, the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind” (Doctrine and...
Youth Video: I Will Go and Do
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...
Watch Church’s First-Ever Virtual Youth Music Festival
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,...
Supporting Your Child’s Growth
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...
150th Anniversary of Young Women: Face to Face Broadcast and #My150 Challenge
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...
Church Cancels 2020 Pageants and Youth Camps & Treks
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...
Seminary and Institute Graduation Exercises
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...
For Strength of Youth (FSY) Conferences Postponed in U.S. & Canada from 2020 to 2021
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...
New Gospel Living App Now Available Worldwide
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):...
Face to Face Event for Youth With President & Sister Oaks, Feb. 23, 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...Follow on social media