A noticed dated July 1, 2008, announced the 2009 Mutual theme: "Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity" (1 Timothy 4:12).
Young Women leaders are encouraged to read President Thomas S. Monson's address "Be Thou an Example" in the May 2005 Liahona or the May 2005 Ensign, as well as the message from the Young Women general presidency in the January 2009 New Era and Liahona magazines and the January 3, 2009, issue of the Church News.
Priesthood and auxiliary leaders are invited to counsel together about the issues facing their youth and how to use this theme and the tools of the Young Women program as a means to strengthen youth and increase their worthiness. The following page lists a number of talks on standards that may be helpful in addressing your specific needs: "Church Leaders Speak Out on Standards."
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| Past Annual Themes |
2008 Theme:
"Be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works" (Mosiah 5:15).
2008 General Young Women Meeting Theme: "Be Steadfast and Immovable, Always Abounding in Good Works" |
2007 Theme:
"Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God" (D&C 121:45).
2007 GYWM Theme: "Let Virtue Garnish Thy Thoughts" |
2006 Theme:
"Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations" (D&C 115:5).
2006 GYWM Theme: "Arise and Shine Forth" |
2005 Theme:
"A Great and a Marvelous Work" (2 Nephi 4:17).
2005 GYWM Theme: "A Great and a Marvelous Work" |
2004 Theme:
"Search diligently, pray always, and be believing, and all things shall work together for your good" (D&C 90:24).
2004 GYWM Theme: "Search, Pray, Believe" |
2003 Theme:
"Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men" (2 Nephi 31:20; see also For the Strength of Youth, 40–42).
2003 GYWM Theme: "Be Steadfast in Christ" |
2002 Theme:
"Stand Ye in Holy Places" (see D&C 87:8).
2002 GYWM Theme: "Stand Ye in Holy Places" |
| Note: A statement introducing an annual theme was published for the first time in December of 2001 in the Guidebook for Parents and Leaders of Youth. Information will be sent each year from Church headquarters to priesthood leaders suggesting an annual theme for Mutual to be discussed with youth leaders. The theme may be used to provide focus for activities such as dance, drama, speech, sports, music, or service. Preparations for the activities should be made during Mutual (see Guidebook, 25). |
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