
For Leaders
Reach out, one by one
What the General Handbook asks of ward leaders for young adults (ages 18–35), plus a small weekly nudge.
From the handbook
“The bishopric is key to engaging single members in God’s work of salvation and exaltation. They work with the ward council to identify meaningful callings and assignments for single members.”General Handbook 14.1.2.1
“A member of the bishopric meets with each young single adult at least once a year.”
“The bishopric receives regular updates on the well-being of young single adults. The elders quorum president and Relief Society president discuss the needs of young single adults in ward council meeting. The leaders of the young single adult committee may be invited to attend.”General Handbook 14.1.2.1
“Each single brother is assigned ministering brothers. Each single sister is assigned ministering sisters and ministering brothers. Assignments are made to individuals, not to groups or apartments.”General Handbook 14.2.2.2
“The elders quorum and Relief Society presidents may each assign a member of their presidencies to support young single adults. These presidency members learn of the strengths of young single adults and help meet their needs.”General Handbook 14.1.2.2
“In a ward with many young single adults, the bishopric may call a young single adult man and woman as young single adult leaders.” Their responsibilities include “Meeting regularly with the elders quorum presidency and Relief Society presidency. In these meetings, they discuss the strengths of young single adults and how to help meet their needs. They also focus on ministering to young single adults.”General Handbook 14.1.2.3
“Under the direction of ward or stake leaders, young single adults may plan and participate in activities specifically for them. These activities can take place at the ward or stake level. Examples could include: Temple visits. · Family history work. · Sharing the gospel. · Community service. · Music and cultural events. · Sports.”General Handbook 14.2.1.3
“As an exception, young single adults and single adults may hold Church activities on Monday nights, including in Church buildings (see 20.5.3).”General Handbook 14.4.2
“When transitioning between wards, the member and his or her leaders communicate with the leaders of the geographic ward. Leaders of the new ward assign ministering brothers and sisters. They plan for a calling or assignment that helps the member feel welcome and engaged in the work of the ward.”General Handbook 14.3
“Eligible members may choose to be members of the young single adult ward or the single adult ward, where available. Or they can choose to be members of their geographic ward.”General Handbook 14.3
“Ensure that all young single adults are known and nurtured.”
“Avoid creating callings that are not meaningful.”
“Ensure that every young single adult has a ministering assignment.”Strengthening Young Single Adults manual, Resources
Read the full chapter: General Handbook, chapter 14: Single Members.
All weekly nudges
Ideas to act on the handbook, not official guidance. One shows up above each week.
Help young adults find mentors
Suggest matches in ward council, let someone close make a warm introduction, and give mentors a one-page guide. The pairing sheet stays on your device; nothing is saved or sent.
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Set up a free ward page with your own ward name, events, GroupMe link and an anonymous poll.