Notice

Date: August 27, 2020

To: General Authorities; General Officers; Area Seventies;

Stake, Mission, and District Presidents; Bishops and
Branch Presidents; Stake and Ward Young Women
Presidencies; Stake Young Men Presidencies; Aaronic
Priesthood Quorum Advisers; Aaronic Priesthood
Quorum and Young Women Class Presidencies
From: Young Men and Young Women General Presidencies
(1-801-240-2141)
Subject: Youth Theme for 2021

President Russell M. Nelson has invited every young woman and every young man to
“enlist in the youth battalion of the Lord to help gather Israel” (“Hope of Israel”
[worldwide youth devotional, June 3, 2018], HopeofIsrael.ChurchofJesusChrist.org). In
response to the prophet’s invitation, and in coordination with the course of study for
seminary and Come, Follow Me, the youth theme chosen for 2021 is “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 Covenants 64:33–34).
Parents and youth leaders are encouraged to teach principles from the theme scripture
at home and at church throughout the year. In addition, the theme can be used as a topic
for sacrament meeting talks given by youth and to provide focus for youth activities,
including camps, youth conferences, and devotionals. The theme will also be emphasized
during FSY conferences worldwide.
Resources—including music, videos, and art—will be available on the Church
website, in social media channels, and in the new For the Strength of Youth magazine.
An email will be sent to leaders later this year when these resources become available.
A Great Work
“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 COVENANTS 64:33–34

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