What Is New Beginnings?

New Beginnings is an annual event teaching the purposes of the Young Women organization. It includes an orientation to the Personal Progress program and to the Young Women theme, logo, motto, and values. It is usually held at the ward or branch level.

Why Do We Have New Beginnings?

The purposes of New Beginnings include the following:

• Teach young women and their parents about the Young Women organization.
• Provide an opportunity to encourage parents to help young women in Personal Progress experiences.
• Provide an opportunity for leaders to express love for young women and acknowledge their accomplishments.
• Help young women and parents plan for events of the coming year.

When Is New Beginnings Held?

New Beginnings is held at the beginning of the calendar year. It may be held during Mutual.

Who Is Invited to New Beginnings?

Young women, their parents, and priesthood and Young Women leaders are invited to New Beginnings.

How Do We Plan New Beginnings?

Class presidencies plan the New Beginnings program under the direction of the ward Young Women presidency. A member of the Laurel class presidency may conduct the program.

The program could include some or all of the following elements:

• Recognition of young women who have turned 12, moved into the ward, or joined the Church in the past year
• Recognition for Personal Progress accomplishments
• Music
• Talks by members of the ward, such as parents, young women, and priesthood leaders
• Presentations and skits
• Review of events planned for the coming year