Stake Young Women

To help young women understand their divine place in God’s work, to represent their spiritual dignity as His beloved daughters, and to highlight their progression, we are pleased to announce the following age-‍group names for young women, beginning in the year they turn 12:

• Builder of Faith, young women turning 12 or 13—‍a Builder of Faith helps build God’s kingdom through her faith in Christ, steadfast witness, and actions that uplift and encourage others (see Ephesians 2:20).

• Messenger of Hope, young women turning 14 or 15—‍a Messenger of Hope carries Christ’s message of hope to the weary, speaking peace, sharing comfort, and lifting hearts through the power of the Spirit (see Mosiah 18:8–‍9).

• Gatherer of Light, young women turning 16 or older—‍a Gatherer of Light trusts divine guidance and draws strength from covenants as she seeks, gathers, and reflects God’s light (see Doctrine and Covenants 50:24).

Bishoprics and adult Young Women leaders may decide how to organize the young women for instruction and activities. When needed, age-groups may meet together.

No matter how the young women are organized for instruction and activities, they are referred to by their age-group names, and each age-group has a called president. Where possible, one or two counselors and a secretary serve with each president.

Sincerely,

The First Presidency, Dallin H. Oaks, Henry B. Eyring, D. Todd Christofferson