Primary

The new presidency members will begin service on August 1, 2026.
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The adjustments will strengthen gospel learning in homes and congregations throughout the world.
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March 11, 2026 02:18 PM MDT
This adorable song will help children (and adults) remember the power of daily scripture study.
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March 04, 2026 11:23 AM MST
Guest harpist Lethicia Caravello joined the orchestra during a medley of Primary songs.
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February 20, 2026 03:45 PM MST
On Instagram, thousands have drawn inspiration from this ward’s missionary activity.
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September 11, 2025 01:57 PM MDT
“If we better understand what’s going on inside them, then we can cater to those needs,” he said.
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August 28, 2025 03:22 PM MDT
An 11-year-old who’d never sung before during his Primary programs unexpectedly approached the microphone.
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August 25, 2025 01:20 PM MDT
There is a catch to including some hymns and songs in the new hymnbook.
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July 29, 2025 02:35 PM MDT
The beloved Primary song is a recent addition to the new hymnbook.
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April 09, 2025 03:15 PM MDT
Do this to open yourself up to more authentic prayers.
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November 21, 2024 02:00 PM MST
Pondering President Nelson’s statement has helped me come to two important realizations.
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October 31, 2024 02:31 PM MDT
After learning he wasn’t chosen to sing in the conference children’s choir, Bo happened to run into Elder Stevenson at a football game.
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October 24, 2024 04:46 PM MDT
This is an exciting time in the history of Church music, and we all can incorporate these new hymns to come closer to Christ.
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September 24, 2024 01:46 PM MDT
In just four lines, this song teaches essential gospel truths.
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September 13, 2024 03:05 PM MDT
Here are a few simple ways to help kids feel engaged and involved in our local meetings.
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August 27, 2024 04:03 PM MDT
Kobin's summer was off to a boring start as he recovered from brain surgery. But music, and the help of a generous neighbor, turned it all around.
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August 05, 2024 01:49 PM MDT
Here are a few of our favorite easy gift ideas for children who have decided to enter the waters of baptism.
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June 06, 2024 11:35 AM MDT
The next time you are teaching, whether at home or at church, take a moment to ponder this simple but inspiring question.
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May 28, 2024 12:22 PM MDT
Whenever kids are involved, you know there are sure to be a few laughs, and Sundays at church are no exception.
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November 02, 2023 06:11 AM MDT
I’ve come to see an interpretation of the Primary song “I’ll Walk with You” that would bless not just the voices in Primary.
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October 16, 2023 07:10 AM MDT
“It is not possible for me to be just a musician anymore. I have to be both a musician and a spiritual being.”
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October 03, 2023 07:28 AM MDT
A single Book of Mormon manual for all ages and classes will be released for 2024’s “Come, Follow Me” study.
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August 21, 2023 07:15 AM MDT
As we celebrate the 145th anniversary of the Primary organization, here are some purposes of the original Primary program that are still relevant today.
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August 18, 2023 02:00 PM MDT
Primary children, their parents, and teachers are invited to watch the next Friend to Friend broadcast, which will be available beginning Saturday, September 2, at 10 a.m. MDT.
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August 11, 2023 05:35 AM MDT
Acting on revelation doesn’t mean we will feel inspired all the time. The experiences of two women foundational to the history of the Church teach us this in a profound way.
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May 11, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
Let a little bit of the Primary spirit into your home each week as you help you little ones learn to love Primary.
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March 06, 2023 07:00 AM MST
The new broadcast will feature activities, music, and messages from the Primary General Presidency.
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December 25, 2022 09:00 AM MST
We saw plenty of changes in 2022! A new “For the Strength of Youth” pamphlet, new Primary and Relief Society General Presidencies, and an entire African nation dedicated for missionary work to name a few!
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Fun
December 02, 2022 09:58 AM MST
Back in June 2022, Elder David A. Bednar sat down with adorable 8-year-old East Idaho News correspondent Emmy Eaton for an interview—then he came back for a surprise visit.
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November 02, 2022 03:31 PM MDT
“We get an opportunity to recognize that children can be a part of the Church by being disciples of Jesus Christ in their family life and as they look around and serve others.”
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Fun
October 01, 2022 10:38 AM MDT
We are excited to learn from these inspiring women! Here are four facts about each member of the presidency.
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August 03, 2022 07:00 AM MDT
Eleven-year-old Sophie Moonshower is passionate about the theater. She and her mother, Sharon, often attend local theater productions, and Sophie’s enthusiasm for live performance, song, and dance often warms the hearts of those in attendance.
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August 02, 2022 12:00 PM MDT
Take a look and see if any of these names or terms surprise you.
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The previous Primary presidency was just called in April 2021. Read their bios and meet the newest member of the presidency.
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July 28, 2022 01:38 PM MDT
“I am a daughter of God, one of his Black daughters, and because I’m Black, I’ve had very specific cultural experiences that influence my perspective, my leadership, and my faith.”
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July 27, 2022 02:58 PM MDT
President Camille N. Johnson didn’t always want a career as a lawyer, but now she says she can see how the Lord was guiding her to it.
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July 22, 2022 02:02 PM MDT
Instead of approaching missionary work by telling others that they need the Church, we can let them know that “the Church needs you.”
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June 22, 2022 12:45 PM MDT
The year 2023 will include a couple of firsts related to the Churchwide curriculum.
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May 12, 2022 02:04 PM MDT
For any parents or Primary teachers interested in showing a real-life example of this parable in action, an unoccupied house in North Carolina recently collapsed into the ocean.
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April 04, 2022 11:47 AM MDT
Let’s take a look back at some of the historic firsts that took place on Saturday and Sunday.
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March 08, 2022 12:02 PM MST
Church leaders took to social media to honor important, impressive, and inspirational women in their lives.
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February 23, 2022 11:05 AM MST
I was amazed at the efforts to truly tailor this event to children. Here are a few things that impressed me as a mother about the most recent Friend to Friend.
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February 22, 2022 12:46 PM MST
Several Primary-aged children held cameras, makeup brushes, and producers' clipboards behind the scenes of the worldwide event.
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February 16, 2022 11:49 AM MST
The Primary general presidency worked with language specialists and native-speaking children to record their parts of the event in Spanish and Portuguese.
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January 25, 2022 11:46 AM MST
Primary children in New Zealand wrote messages expressing love for people in Tonga affected by the volcanic eruption.
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February 27, 2018 03:42 PM MST
The renowned One Voice Children's Choir teamed up with LDS Japanese pop group bless4, featured in a Meet the Mormons stand-alone video, to perform a touching arrangement of the beloved primary classic "I Am a Child of God." The piece is sung in both Japanese and English and is truly beautiful.
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January 30, 2018 05:00 AM MST
Children with disabilities can be found in every Primary. How can we meet the needs of all the children in our ranks? Here are a few resources, with insight from those with experience, for members looking to help.
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By  LDS Living
November 08, 2017 08:25 PM MST
Two elders from the New York New York North Mission created this beautiful version of "I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus" accompanied by the ukulele. Along with the video posted to Facebook was this message: "'A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.' How can you serve someone else today and help them feel the same love that Christ has for us?"
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October 30, 2017 04:42 PM MDT
Watch 12-year-old Lyza Bull and her 4-year-old sister Evylen Grace sing a beautiful mashup of "Teach Me to Walk in the Light" and "Love One Another."
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September 25, 2017 12:40 PM MDT
The Church has called nine new leaders to the Relief Society and Primary general boards. To learn more about these new Church leaders, click here.
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September 19, 2017 01:06 PM MDT
LDS artists Monica Scott and Kristin Hodson collaborated to create a Primary song commemorating Sariah's strength and her faith. Scott, who is a pianist, wrote the music for "Sariah's Faith" while Hodson wrote the lyrics. About the song, the two say they wanted to "share a song about the strength, courage, and faith of Sariah, the first woman of the Book of Mormon. You've heard about Nephi's courage but what about Sariah's faith? Together, they bring Sariah to life."
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