Opening session with Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, president of Brigham Young University–Idaho, and Elder Clark G. Gilbert, Commissioner of the Church Educational System

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Opening session with Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, president of Brigham Young University–Idaho, and Elder Clark G. Gilbert, Commissioner of the Church Educational System Learn More

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Invite all young adults to gather and experience this devotional together on February 1 in the Americas and on February 8 elsewhere with Elder and Sister Kearon. The devotional will also briefly commemorate 100 years of Institute, with many local institute programs planning in-person gatherings.

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