As institute celebrates 100 years, President Oaks issues special invitation to young adults across the world

Prophet promises Latter-day Saint young adults ‘the Savior’s peace, joy and divine love’

Published: Feb 5, 2026, 3:31 p.m. MST

President Dallin H. Oaks and other senior leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints each have their own YouTube channel. — Church President Dallin H. Oaks Screenshot from YouTube

In the Sunday, Feb. 1, devotional broadcast,Elder Patrick Kearonof the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Jennifer Kearon,introduced a short video where President Oaks spoke directly to young people.

“My dear young adults,” said President Oaks, “I invite you to consistently attend institute.”

Calling institute “one of the greatest opportunities to learn, gather and lift others,” President Oaks noted that “we live in a day when noise and confusion are common.”

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