Youth Leadership Training
Ward Young Women/Young Men Leadership Training This event is held bi-yearly for the entire YM/YW organizations. The YM/YW leaders rotate chairing the event. •tDetermine what leadership skills you want to emphasize and teach•tBrainstorm a theme•tIncorporate ward members who would/could connect with the youth – well prepared/informative/fun **give them a loose idea of what you are after and then let them…
Youth Fundraiser Ideas
Youth can only hold one a year in very specific circumstances (ask your Bishop or Branch President), but here are some ideas that sound much better and less financially opressive than service auctions or food auctions: Our ward once did a fancy fundraising dinner with an interesting approach: The bishop announced that it would be “dinner out” and the cost…
Midweek Enrichment Activity Ideas
We were doing several midweek activities in my prior ward. We had a playgroup, a lunch bunch, a book club, a craft club,and sports night. The playgroup was at a park, the lunch bunch was at a sister’s home or a restaurant, and the other two were at sisters’ homes. So there was no need for priesthood. Each club/group had…
Baptism Binders
We make a “Baptism Binder” that we give to the child when we visit with them before their baptism. It is a 1 inch 3…We make a “Baptism Binder” that we give to the child when we visit with them before their baptism. It is a 1 inch 3 ring binder. On the front is their name and date of…
Service List
New Member/Inactive Welcome – Have the youth make cookies or assemble treat bags to take around to new members of your ward/branch or to inactive members of their class. Park/Neighborhood Cleanup: Contact your city or community park commission or recreational directors to find out what locations can use your donated labor. You can also clean out drains or ditches in…
Music Concert or Music Festival
Attend your local High School Community College or University music concert or festival is always fun, and if you have a less- or in-active member that is involved in the event, can be a great reactivation tool. A good resource for events in larger US cities is http://www.citysearch.com/. Also check your local paper, or ask your class presidencies if they…
Awesome Activities for LDS Church members
