Institutes of Religion Celebrates 100 Years of Building Disciples of Jesus Chri
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Key Points:
- The Institutes of Religion program, run by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a century of helping young adults deepen their faith in Jesus Christ and build community.
- Starting from a single building near the University of Idaho in 1926, the program has expanded globally to over 2,700 locations in more than 170 countries, serving approximately 457,000 young adults, including over 35,000 from other faiths.
- The centennial will be commemorated with a Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults on February 1, 2026, broadcast from Salt Lake City, with local gatherings and events planned worldwide to celebrate the milestone.
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