Church Announces Youth Theme for 2021
September 1, 2020
In a letter to leaders dated August 27th , the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced its youth theme for the year 2021.
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Church Announces Virtual Music Festival for Youth
July 28, 2020
Do you hear that? That’s the sound of musicians warming up for the Virtual Youth Music Festival hosted by the Church. Mark your calendars now!
EP 459 – Are You a Rachel?
January 21, 2020
How is the new Young Women’s structure working out for you? How are your classes organized? We’ve surveyed you to find out more.
2019 Latter-day Saint Year in Review
December 31, 2019
2019 has been an awesome year. Get caught up on everything that happened for Latter-day Saints before heading into 2020.
Church Disbands Laurels, Mia Maids, and Beehives, Announces New Young Women Theme
October 5, 2019
Farewell, Beehives!
Church Discontinues Young Men Presidencies, Changes to Young Women to Be Announced
October 5, 2019
The organizational changes come as the third part of major changes for youth.
Latter-day Saint Women May Now Serve as Witnesses for Baptisms and Temple Sealings
October 2, 2019
Serving as a witness to sacred ordinances is no longer a privilege restricted to men.
LDS Church Launches New Abuse Protection Training for Leaders of Youth and Children
August 16, 2019
The training will be required for all ward and stake leadership, as well as others.
Latter-day Saint Youth Theme For 2020 Announced
August 5, 2019
Although further details of the new youth program have yet to be announced, at least we have a theme!
EP 430 – So Much Varnish That It Glows
July 11, 2019
Is celebrating the prophet’s birthday a bit too much for a humble calling? Missionaries to pay more per month. The Church toys with younger kid interviews.
The Convert Files: Down with Stake Youth Dances!
June 15, 2019
Truly, what is the point of a stake youth dance? Does it have a worthy purpose, and if so, is it serving it?
EP 423 – Motherhood Part 2: Pressure and Longing
May 12, 2019
The importance of motherhood is deeply ingrained in Latter-day Saint culture, but what of those women in the Church who don’t want to have children or those who struggle for years with infertility, seemingly unable to fulfill their divine mandate?
First Presidency Moves to Align Seminary Curriculum with ‘Come, Follow Me’ Materials
March 22, 2019
The great alignment continues. Students will still attend seminary following their school schedule, but study material based on the Church’s overall schedule.
EP 407 – I Would Happily Destroy Her
December 20, 2018
How involved can you be with another religion without crossing the line into official apostasy? Why is Deseret Book dropping “Mormon” titles?
Latter-day Saint Youth to Progress Following Calendar Year Instead of Birthday
December 14, 2018
With two-hour church on the horizon, maintaining a split Sunday school and Youth advancement structure wouldn’t make sense.
The Latest Rumor about a Two-Hour Church Block Will Blow Your Mind
October 2, 2018
With General Conference just around the corner, and coming of the heels of one of the more consequential General Conferences in recent memory, the (formerly)
LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson Encourages Social Media Fast, Other Challenges
June 4, 2018
Admitting that social media can be addictive and present a false sense of reality, President Russell M. Nelson promised great blessings and improved focus if youth will take a break from their smartphones.
Mormon Church to End 105-Year Relationship with Scouting
May 8, 2018
The result was inevitable, but the announcement that the LDS Church will cease its participation in Scouting will send waves across Mormonism.
Mormon Girls Camp Gets a Makeover
March 8, 2018
Changes to the camp manual mean more responsibility for girls, and less focus on dramatic spiritual experiences.