SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic-June 22-26, more than 3,000 Latter-day Saint youth and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participated in the faith’s first five-day virtual For The Strength of Youth conference.
Because of COVID-19 concerns, the Salt Lake City-based faith’s Caribbean Area presidency decided to make this a completely streamed and on-line experience.
The conference’s theme was “The Lord Always Prepares A Way” while Gospel principles were taught to strengthen the youth.
Those speaking at the event included Elder Dale G. Renlund of The Quorum of Twelve Apostles and his wife, Ruth, Young Women’s General President, Sister Bonnie Cordon, Young Men’s General President Steven J. Lund and members of the Caribbean Area Presidency, including area president, Elder Jose L. Alonso, first counselor, Elder Eduardo Gavarret and second counselor, Elder Jorge M. Alvarado.
