President Rosemary K. Chibota said the Children and Youth program will be clearer and better connected to children's daily lives, with the refinements beginning in January 2027.

Even with the refinements, the purpose remains the same, said Primary General President Rosemary K. Chibota. Listen or watch here.

See answers to questions about the refinements for both children and for youth, beginning in January 2027

Beginning in January 2027, the Children and Youth program will be structured under three areas: Believe in Christ, Belong to Christ and His Church, Become more like Christ.

An October 2026 General Handbook update adds the wording that wards and stakes can hold Primary children's devotionals where children can plan, conduct, give talks, lead music and share testimonies.

Primary children planned, invited and served in Peru, Canada, England, Japan, Togo and the U.S.

While in the Philippines in September, Primary General President Rosemary K. Chibota spoke in several meetings and devotionals and helped with the Church’s efforts to care for women and children.

“Consider how your family, friends and loved ones will be blessed to partake of the fruit that blesses you,” said Elder Gary E. Stevenson.

Here are a word search, maze, matching game and bingo cards to help children engage in the October 2026 general conference.

"They’re working together in the field regularly, but to work at this level in this tight of a collaboration is different," said Elissa Gifford, director of Humanitarian Services for the Church, on the Church News podcast.

The Friend to Friend episode shows children learning from "The Family Proclamation" and sharing family traditions. Watch here.

“We want this issue to work for children of all ages,” said the managing editor.

When the Sunday schedule changes on Sept. 6, Primary classes will get five more minutes.

In an Instagram video, members of the presidency share their testimonies and hopes as they step into their callings.

Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson thanks multiple organizations for working together to create new opportunities to build communities, families.

“We know that God answers prayers. We acknowledge Him in all things,” said Michael Santiago, father of Estelle Santiago.

Primary children are invited to watch the Friend to Friend broadcast on Sept. 13, which will teach about families.

Church News video shows some of the ways the outgoing presidency ministered to Primary children, their parents in the last four years.

President Porter has served as Primary general president since Aug. 1, 2022.

Primary General President Susan H. Porter, Sister Amy A. Wright and Sister Tracy Y. Browning recall the ways their testimonies of the Savior grew.