“I didn’t fully appreciate the significance of this temple feature until I visited the open house.”
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“I’m too old to be playing games with you or telling jokes,” President Holland said of his testimony. “This is the truth.”
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“I wish I could whisper [this scripture] to every one of God’s girls,” President Freeman wrote.
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Try this creative note-taking idea during general conference to remember promptings you receive.
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Three powerful words make up the theme youth will learn about next year.
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The updated ‘For the Strength of Youth’ manual provides an encouragingly clear guide for parents to follow, reminding me of how my mom taught me.
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The world is full of beautiful opportunities to share light and love—and we can help youth remember that.
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The following questions and answers come directly from the Church’s website to help clarify the latest “General Handbook” updates.
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Updates include more instructions on caring for the temple garment and medical conditions that may prevent members from wearing the garment.
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Here are specific suggestions from the Young Men general presidency on how local leaders can have a meaningful impact on the youth in their wards.
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I spoke with other seminary teachers, and we identified six pressing questions we each get asked regularly. Here is our advice on answering them.
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In an episode of the “All In” podcast that originally aired on March 9, 2022, Sister Ardeth Kapp shared insights from her 67+ years of marriage.
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“There isn’t enough space to share all that I learned from and experienced with Ardeth,” writes Laurel C. Day, president of Deseret Book Company, in a powerful, personal tribute to the former Young Women General President.
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Sister Ardeth Greene Kapp was beloved by young women worldwide for her example of faith and love.
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This eye-opening definition of discipleship shared by Elder Stevenson, President Freeman, and President Lund has helped alleviate the pressure for me to be perfect.
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The 2024 youth theme comes from 3 Nephi. Learn more:
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There will be three young adult devotionals, two youth events, and two “Friend to Friend for Children” events next year. Find out when:
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Each woman was essential to the growth of the early Christian church.
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Families, Stakes, and Young Men groups will all have more opportunities for scheduling use of Church-owned camps.
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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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By asking 'what is my place in God's plan?' young women can know how they are needed and that they are important.
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Asia’s first “For the Strength of Youth Facility” has been specifically designed to host FSY conferences, helping Latter-day Saint youth have fun, strengthen their faith in Jesus Christ, and feel joy and belonging as they live the gospel.
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Not many 17-year-olds can shred on a drum set the way Sofia Detjen does. Between her musical prowess and faith in God, this Harvard-Berklee–bound teenager’s tempo is hard to beat.
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As part of the Church’s plan to support the youth theme and events throughout the year, a unique new experience will be coming this fall.
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During the Saturday afternoon session of general conference on April 1, 2023, a new Young Women General Presidency was called and sustained. Their calling will be effective on August 1, 2023.
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Over the past five years, the presidency has ministered to Latter-day Saints around the world, ushered in a brand new Young Women’s theme, helped us celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Young Women organization, and shared wise counsel in countless addresses.
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The motto of Relief Society is 'Charity never faileth,'" Sister Cordon said while standing next to Sister Bingham outside a chapel in Accra, Ghana. "Love is a motivation for all we do as we work together in unity.
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Much of this Sunday's broadcast has already been recorded. Here’s why the youth who participated already loved it:
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These Christmas Mormonads vary from spiritual, sweet, or funny, but all are focused on the season of giving. See which ones you recognize.
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Registration for FSY begins January 24, 2023.
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The new board includes representatives from the Deaf community and various Church departments.
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Elder Carlos A. Godoy’s story comes to life with clever and nostalgic animations reminiscent of the aesthetic and pop culture of the 1970s.
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To celebrate Sister Craven’s birthday, here are 20 photos of her life and ministry to Latter-day Saints around the world.
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The Church’s youth theme website for 2023 now includes the new music album, posters, art, and videos.
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The new guide for youth “focuses on the foundation [of] values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior.”
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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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The Young Women and Young Men General Presidencies have announced that the 2023 Youth Theme comes from Philippians 4:13.
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Welcome to part two of the face-off between the Mormonads of the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s. Which decade did the Mormonad best?
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Even when they were punny or corny, they always seemed to get their message across. But which decade was the Mormonad golden age?
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In a recent Church News podcast interview, President Steven J. Lund and Sister Rebecca L. Craven shared six things youth can get out of their time at FSY.
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When my husband became a bishop over four years ago, it was one of the greatest blessings for our family. And yet while my husband’s calling has been a wonderful thing for us, I’ve also found that I’ve needed support from others going through the same experience.
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The last women’s session of general conference was held in October 2020. Here is one quote from each address to help remind you what was said:
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The first youth Face to Face event of the year will air on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
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Church leaders took to social media to honor important, impressive, and inspirational women in their lives.
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In conjunction with the 2022 youth theme, “Trust in the Lord,” the Church released a beautiful new music video.
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A stake young women camp ended suddenly after a raging forest fire sprang up near their campground, but, because of previous promptings, the leaders were already prepared.
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For several years now, we have collected hundreds of personal stories from young adults in the Church telling us how they were taught about sexuality. We are particularly intrigued by how frequently we are told by young people that their parents and Church leaders used object lessons to teach them about the law of chastity. Much can be learned from understanding the metaphors and messages that are intentionally—and unintentionally—expressed in these types of lessons.
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“The heavens did not open, and that experience was just very quick, but it was as profound to me as if I had seen a concourse of angels," second counselor in the general Young Women presidency Sister Becky Craven said of the unexpected but life-changing experience she had after reading the Book of Mormon.
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LDS composer Blake Gillette created a new song to illustrate the Young Women's theme called "As Daughters of God." The song was performed by the young women from the One Voice Children's Choir at the Draper Utah Temple and by the Mapleton Utah Stake at Heber Valley Camp. About this song, Gillette says, "The Young Women's values continue to be a guiding light in the world of how to live your life and what to aspire to become."
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While driving to a Young Women camp on Tuesday, June 12, one Young Women leader was killed and three were injured in a rollover crash near Vero Beach, Florida.
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