Overview
- The First Presidency, which announced the change Monday, introduced three age‑group names called Builders of Faith for ages 12–13, Messengers of Hope for ages 14–15, and Gatherers of Light for ages 16 or older.
- Members were invited to start using the names immediately to help young women see their divine role, dignity, and progression in the program.
- Ward organizations will shift to a defined age‑group structure on June 1, 2026, when Leader and Clerk Resources will auto‑assign each young woman to a group based on the age she turns in 2026.
- Local governance calls for a president in each age group even when groups meet together, with the option to split large cohorts, and adult Young Women presidency members are assigned to oversee specific ages.
- In a separate notice, the First Presidency also announced a new temple in Marysville, Washington, with the site and construction timing to be detailed later.