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Aaronic Priesthood / Young Men

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New Serving in the Church Section
For help in fulfilling your calling, we invite you to visit the newly designed Serving in the Church section of the new LDS.org.

Questions and Answers about the New Duty to God Program
For young men, fulfilling their duty to God is a lifelong experience—one that is more about becoming worthy fathers and priesthood holders than being recognized for specific activities they have accomplished. To that end, the new Duty to God program focuses on helping young men strengthen their testimonies and their relationship with God, learn and fulfill their priesthood duties, and live the standards from For the Strength of Youth.

2011 Mutual Theme

A notice dated September 15, 2010, announced the 2011 Mutual theme: "We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things” (Article of Faith 1:13; italics added).

Leaders are encouraged to use the theme as a focus of "special cultural events and other dance, music, and drama activities." Leaders may also introduce the theme with a new DVD, Strength of Youth Media 2011: We Believe, which will be sent to units in November 2010. Additional resource material in support of the theme will be available in the New Era and Liahona magazines and on LDS.org at the beginning of 2011.

Aaronic Priesthood and Scouting Satellite Broadcast for Adult Leaders
An Aaronic Priesthood and Scouting training meeting was broadcast over the Church satellite system on May 12, 2007. The proceedings of that meeting are available in multiple formats for the benefit of bishops, Young Men presidencies, Scouting leaders, and others with responsibility for the young men of the Church.

Worthy Music, Worthy Thoughts
The Worthy Music, Worthy Thoughts page, just launched on the Church music site, can help youth understand that worthy music will help them avoid temptation, invite uplifting thoughts, and receive the Spirit. The page contains links to a President Packer conference address, questions to consider, testimonials from other youth, selected music, and links to other resources.

Safety Guidelines for Activities
The First Presidency has counseled parents, teachers, and leaders of youth to care for and protect the youth of the Church. Guidelines are available to help you wisely plan and safely carry out Aaronic Priesthood, Mutual, Scouting, and other activities.

SHORTCUTS

Annual Mutual Theme

Young Men General Presidency and Board

For the Strength of Youth

March - Home Teaching Message

April - Home Teaching Message

Aaronic Priesthood Resource Guide (2011)