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Throughout 2026, Latter-day Saint youth ages 11 to 18 years will be encouraged to “walk” with the Savior, Jesus Christ.
In a letter released Thursday, September 4, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that the 2026 youth theme is “Walk with Me” from the scripture Moses 6:34, which reads in part, “And thou shalt abide in me, and I in you; therefore walk with me.”
“And thou shalt abide in me, and I in you; therefore walk with me.” —Moses 6:34
Corresponding resources (including the theme song, additional music, sheet music and downloadable artwork) will begin publishing at youth.ChurchofJesusChrist.org in some languages on Tuesday, October 28.
Additional resources will be available in the January issue of the “For the Strength of Youth” magazine.
Young Women General President Emily Belle Freeman said, “Every time we open the scriptures, we have an opportunity to walk with Christ. Every time we stand as a witness of Him, we walk with Him. When we mourn with others, or comfort a friend, or help to shoulder a burden, these are the moments we walk with Christ.”
President Freeman said Jesus Christ “went about doing good” (Acts 10:38).
I am looking forward to a year where we will discover that Jesus Christ is in our midst, just as He promised He would be. I am looking forward to spending one whole year walking with Him,” she said.
Young Men General President Timothy L. Farnes said as youth have spent 2025 looking unto Christ they have been prepared to accept Jesus Christ’s invitation from to walk with Him.
I love knowing that one of His greatest desires is that we walk with Him. He never expected us to walk this journey alone,” he said.
President Farnes pointed to the story of Peter leaving the boat and walking to Christ. The miracle happened when Peter began to walk with Christ — and miracles happen as people walk with Him.
This happens every time we reach out to our Father in Heaven in prayer, the moment we open the scriptures and find Him, when we hear His voice and act and obey rather than ignore and delay, when we embrace the gift of daily repentance. In all these moments, each and every day, we walk with Him,” President Farnes said.
The letter encourages parents and youth leaders to teach principles from the 2026 youth theme at home and at church throughout the year. In addition, youth can use the theme as a topic for sacrament meeting talks. The theme can also provide a focus for youth activities, including camps, youth conferences and devotionals. The theme will be emphasized during >For the Strength of Youth> (FSY) conferences worldwide.>