Young adults 'part of something historic' as institute celebrates 100 years

About this episode

This episode discusses the 100th anniversary of the Institutes of Religion and the impact on young adults.

Around the world, young adults are finding community, discovering their divine identity and deepening their conversion to Jesus Christ by attending institute classes. This year marks the 100th anniversary of  Institutes of Religion , an education program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Institute began in one building in 1926 near the University of Idaho and is now a worldwide program with more than 2,700 locations in more than 170 countries. Brother Chad H Webb , administrator for Seminaries and Institutes of Religion and the first counselor in the Sunday School general presidency, said young adults can be "part of something historic" in this centennial year. He and Yaw Danso, an associate administrator for Seminaries and Institutes, join Church News reporter Mary Richards on this episode of the Church News podcast. The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Hosts Jon Ryan Jensen , editor of the Church News , and Church News reporter Mary Richards share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mary Richards, Jon Ryan Jensen

Guests: Chad H Webb, Yaw Danso

Topics covered

• young adults
• community
• divine identity
• conversion
• education program
• centennial celebration

Keywords

• Institutes of Religion
• young adults
• community
• conversion
• education
• centennial
• Jesus Christ

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Places: University of Idaho

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