Youth

October 23, 2023 03:57 PM MDT
Several Latter-day Saint leaders were asked about their hopes and dreams for the next generation of missionaries.
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September 08, 2023 08:49 AM MDT
Families, Stakes, and Young Men groups will all have more opportunities for scheduling use of Church-owned camps.
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August 16, 2023 10:09 AM MDT
Here are seven books to inspire and guide your youth on the covenant path and continually remind them of their divine potential.
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September 19, 2022 01:00 PM MDT
If you’re anxious to get your child off their screen and interested in something more positive and inspiring, an uplifting book is a great alternative!
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July 04, 2022 10:00 AM MDT
Looking for a mysterious tale that will keep you on your toes? Check out these 12 suspenseful novels you won't be able to put down. Best of all, they're all available to read or listen to on Bookshelf PLUS+!
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June 17, 2022 09:30 AM MDT
Whether your teen is headed to the school scene, the MTC, or the world of the working, use this list of 10 important skills to make sure they're adequately prepared to fly solo. 
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June 14, 2022 09:28 AM MDT
When I was a junior in high school, I came under the influence of a brilliant English teacher. She was tough on her students, always insisting that they clearly and thoroughly defend any position they took.
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June 06, 2022 03:38 PM MDT
The First Presidency has reiterated its policies, guidelines, and practices “to ensure the safety of all participants and protect the Church and its volunteers.”
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June 03, 2022 12:52 PM MDT
As the season is warming up, so are the performances and free events on Temple Square. Here’s what’s coming soon.
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May 26, 2022 11:17 AM MDT
Most of the time, stories from the scriptures bring me peace and strength. But every now and then, I grapple with them and what they mean in my life.
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April 14, 2022 09:10 AM MDT
Eager to see the class unfold, I positioned my achy self at the top of the steps, out of flu-sharing range but where I could secretly watch what was going on.
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October 06, 2021 02:22 PM MDT
FSY conferences have been on hold since 2020 due to the pandemic but are back on for next year. Here’s why the conference is so important for youth.
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Resources for the 2021 youth theme, including the music album “A Great Work,” are now available on youth.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
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December 04, 2020 07:20 PM MST
As the year 2020 comes to a close, Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a series of articles highlighting what members can expect from the new Liahona, For the Strength of Youth, and Friend magazines launching in 2021.
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Based on current information from medical and government officials, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to hold For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences in the United States and Canada beginning in the summer of 2021. Wards are encouraged to reserve the dates they are assigned to attend.
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August 27, 2020 12:57 PM MDT
In 2021, youth around the world will be engaged in “a great work.”
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July 28, 2020 07:19 PM MDT
On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, youth from around the world are invited to participate in the first-ever Youth Music Festival, a virtual global concert.
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July 03, 2020 11:30 AM MDT
Editor's note: "This week from the pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.
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May 21, 2020 12:30 PM MDT
Church magazines are full of accounts of the Lord guiding hearts and hands around the world. This month, however, there is an extra special story behind the magazine itself. Hidden in the brushstrokes of all four magazines’ cover art (The Ensign, Liahona, New Era, and Friend) is a stunning story of the Lord’s tender involvement in the world.
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By  LDS Living
February 24, 2020 11:00 AM MST
These spiral-bound journals bearing the 2020 theme for youth, "Go and Do," are great for taking notes and writing down spiritual impressions.
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February 12, 2020 07:00 PM MST
Editor's note: This week's Come, Follow Me study includes 2 Nephi 9 which teaches about the Atonement. We wanted to reshare this article from our 2015 archives that gives more insights on this important topic.
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By  LDS Living
October 05, 2019 10:54 PM MDT
If you are like us, you likely had a lot of questions regarding the many changes that were announced during the Saturday afternoon session of general conference. In an effort to better understand the changes, we have tried to break the announced adjustments down into questions and answers. We hope this will be helpful to you as we seek to implement the adjustments and sustain our Church leaders.
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By  LDS Living
September 13, 2019 02:46 PM MDT
Since the Church announced its plans to create a global youth conference program For the Strength of Youth on July 19, 2019, many have had questions about its implementation, including locations for the youth conferences, costs, registration, and other questions.
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September 02, 2019 09:00 AM MDT
The following story originally ran on LDS Living in September 2012.
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August 28, 2019 01:21 PM MDT
The following is a transcript of an interview with the Young Women and Young Men general presidencies discussing the 2020 youth theme “go and do,” which is centered on the scripture 1 Nephi 3:7. (Sister Michelle D. Craigdid not participate in the interview as she was traveling). The following transcript has been edited for length and clarity.
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By  LDS Living
August 23, 2019 09:00 AM MDT
Thomas S. Monson loved spending summers at his family's cabin in Utah's Vivian Park. One summer day, he and his best friend, Danny, decided to clear a field so they could gather with their friends and have a campfire that night. The tall, stubborn weeds would not pull out easily. So Tommy had the idea to burn them up instead.
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Fun
August 16, 2019 10:00 PM MDT
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By  LDS Living
August 01, 2019 02:49 PM MDT
In 2020, Latter-day Saint youth around the world will be studying 1 Nephi 3:7:
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July 30, 2019 07:09 PM MDT
I adore the 2019 Mutual theme, and I’ve enjoyed studying, pondering, cross-referencing, and speaking about it to youth groups. It’s inspired, potent, and I believe it sits on the slab of the gospel foundation.
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July 19, 2019 05:08 PM MDT
Have you ever had this happen before? It’s dinner time and you’re about to dig into your favorite meal. You scoop your plate full of food only to discover, to your disappointment, that you get full before you can finish it all. I have. And it’s a sad feeling.
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July 19, 2019 02:03 PM MDT
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday that stakes in the United States and Canada will sponsor biennial conferences modeled after Brigham Young University's Especially for Youth program.
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June 21, 2019 04:00 AM MDT
I have a little confession: I don’t always follow the posted speed limit when I drive. Don’t get me wrong: I’m not a compulsive speeder, nor do I treat driving like I’m auditioning for the next Fast and Furious movie. It’s just that when I’m driving, I don’t always pay as close attention to the speed limit as I probably should. In fact, most of the time, I just match the pace set by everyone else on the road around me. I quite literally follow the crowd. And when I catch myself in the act—usually when I spot a police car up ahead and reflexively hit the brakes—it’s then I notice how fast I was really going, and that I could have gotten into trouble.
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Fun
June 20, 2019 10:00 PM MDT
Stake youth dances are a great way to have fun and meet new people. How many of these personalities have you run across at a stake dance?
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Fun
June 07, 2019 10:00 PM MDT
My first trip to the temple was what you might call “memorable.”
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April 29, 2019 12:29 PM MDT
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is moving forward on its new global initiative for children and youth that will become available to millions of Latter-day Saint children and youth beginning in 2020. The initiative will provide children, youth, families and leaders personalized opportunities to grow spiritually, socially, physically and intellectually through meaningful activities, service, gospel learning and inspired goal-setting.
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March 15, 2019 03:54 PM MDT
Out of all of the things President Russell M. Nelson is known for, his love for the youth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints could be considered high on the list. In fact, the prophet hasn’t been shy about challenging the youth of the Church at every opportunity. He has even made enlisting the youth high priority.
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March 13, 2019 04:31 PM MDT
The unraveling that is depression can come on swift and strong, and it hit one teenager, Isabela, in middle school. Here’s how she and her family navigated that difficult time.
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March 09, 2019 09:31 PM MST
With building anticipation for the dedication of the Rome Italy Temple scheduled to get underway beginning tomorrow morning with the public cornerstone ceremony, hundreds of youth packed a stake center on the campus of the soon-to-be-christened temple. When dedicated it will be the 162nd operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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March 06, 2019 04:00 PM MST
Searching for a modest prom dress can be discouraging, but there are actually numerous options—if you know where to look. Check out some of our favorite beautifully modest prom dresses for 2019.
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January 25, 2019 05:10 PM MST
The following has been republished with permission from gregtrimble.com.
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January 18, 2019 10:00 PM MST
Over the next several months, we will be sharing insights from authors Michelle Wilson and Dennis Gaunt on this year's youth theme, "If ye love me, keep my commandments." Watch for them under "Lesson Helps" on LDS Living's homepage each month and share them with your teens!
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Fun
December 31, 2018 10:50 PM MST
The new year always comes with a bit of nostalgia for the old. And today, we're going even older as we remember some of the fun and memorable parts of life in the Church before the turn of the century thanks to you, our readers, who shared additional memories with us on Facebook!
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December 18, 2018 01:43 PM MST
Most Americans recognize McDonald's Big Mac as two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun.
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December 14, 2018 01:22 PM MST
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a change Friday designed to strengthen children and youth through increased faith in Jesus Christ, deeper understanding of His gospel, and greater unity with His Church and its members.
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December 07, 2018 03:04 PM MST
Resources for teaching the 2019 Mutual theme "If ye love me, keep my commandments" are now available on lds.org.
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November 27, 2018 07:15 PM MST
More than 30 days after Hurricane Michael hit Marianna, Florida, the recovery efforts are still in the clean-up phase. Many neighborhoods have fallen trees. Hundreds of businesses remain unopened. The legacy of Hurricane Michael's devastating impact in the lives of the people in Marianna continues to unfold.
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November 23, 2018 02:07 PM MST
It's the big day you've been waiting for. You and your spouse sit proudly in the church pew. Grandparents and family have traveled miles to attend. A member of the bishopric makes a few announcements and then asks your just-turned 12-year-old son to stand.
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October 27, 2018 08:17 AM MDT
Modesty is a topic that has gained a lot of attention in recent years. It’s difficult to know exactly what is and isn’t modest with so many different clothing options and definitions of modesty.
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October 03, 2018 04:26 PM MDT
The Church recently announced a new section on the Gospel Library app created just for young adults.
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