What’s Inside

• Messaging guides, banners, and social media posts
• Event planning tips for the kickoff and for celebrations all year
• Printable resources in multiple languages

Get Started

• Use the messaging and resources to invite young adults
• Plan local events with your ward or stake for the kickoff dates and other dates throughout the year
• Celebrate institute’s impact throughout 2026

Kickoff Event Highlights

• The centennial celebration begins with the Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults—February 1 in the Americas, February 8 in other areas.
• The historical video will premiere at the devotional and be added to this guidebook after the event.

Thank you for helping us mark 100 years of institute! Let’s inspire young adults to gather, learn, and become ONE in a million.

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100th Anniversary of Institute: Messaging Guide

OVERVIEW

The 100‑year anniversary of institute will be highlighted by the Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults on February 1 and celebrated throughout 2026. The following themes and key messages are intended to guide both local and global celebrations, increase awareness of institute, and inspire enrollment. Seminaries and Institutes of Religion personnel may use these messages in communication and awareness efforts related to the centennial.

THEMES

• A Century of Building Disciples and Deepening Conversion to Jesus Christ.
• Young Adults Gathering in Record Numbers.
• Be ONE in a Million (Student‑facing), ONE Million in Christ (Employee‑facing)

HASHTAGS

• #Institute100
• #BeONEInAMillion
• #OneMillionInChrist (Internal)

KEY MESSAGES

1. A Century of Building Disciples and Deepening Conversion to Jesus Christ

• For 100 years, institute has helped young adults deepen their conversion to Jesus Christ, become resilient disciples who lift in their communities, and find joy in His gospel.
• From a single building in Moscow, Idaho in 1926 to more than 2,700 locations across 170+ countries, one century later, institute has been a cornerstone of faith education for generations.
• Spiritual education—adapted for every generation, setting, and learning style—provides answers, strengthens the young adult community, and builds discipleship in ways designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s young adults.
• Students are experiencing the prophetic blessings promised to them and discovering that living the gospel brings greater understanding of life’s purpose, their true identity, and lasting joy.

2. Young Adults Gathering in Record Numbers

Young adults in over 170 countries are gathering in record numbers to study the gospel of Jesus Christ, build friendships, and serve others.

• Over the past two years, institute has added more than 100,000 students—reversing a five‑year decline—and now serves 457,000 young adults (from 348,000 students in 2022–2023 to 457,000 students in 2024–2025).
• This community of young adults is inviting their friends to institute in record numbers with more than 36,000 friends of other faiths enrolled.
• Enrollment is expected to surpass one million youth and young adults in seminary and institute, representing one of the largest groups of religiously educated students worldwide. We invite all to see why young people are gathering in record numbers to learn about Jesus Christ.

3. Be ONE in a Million

Institute helps young adults find identity and belonging in a growing community of peers centered on the Savior.

• Young people throughout the world are coming together with an increased emphasis on faith, as has been noted in popular media. We offer all young adults a place to gather and learn about Jesus Christ.
• re is a place for everyone. Young adults are banding together online, in institutes at major universities, in small ward buildings, and so on.
• All young adults—whether preparing for a mission, launching a career, newly married, or in any stage of life—have the unique opportunity to join us as we surpass a million students. They’re invited to be part of a thriving community, find belonging, and become ONE in a million!

IMPLEMENTATION

These themes and messages may be incorporated into communication and awareness materials. For example, a banner may include “Spend Time with Friends and Learn About Jesus Christ” with a subheader of #BeONEinaMillion, and a footer of “Montreal Institute of Religion.” Ready‑made resources will also be available in this guidebook and may be localized by area offices as appropriate.

• #Institute100
• #BeONEinaMillion
• Celebrating 100 Years!
• Learn About Jesus Christ
• A Century of Building Disciples of Jesus Christ
• See Why Young Adults Are Gathering in Record Numbers to Follow Jesus Christ

Social videos are available now to energize your centennial celebrations. These short clips are designed for sharing in classes, meetings, and online, making it easy for institute and stake leaders to inspire young adults and highlight the impact of institute. Download and use these videos to kick off your local events.

The full historical video celebrating 100 years of institute premiered during the Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults. This five-minute film weaves stories from students, teachers, and alumni to highlight institute’s influence across generations and around the world. Watch the full video below, or download it to share in local centennial events throughout 2026.

Languages now available and coming soon

These links are placeholders for the video links as they become available.

Prepare for your centennial celebrations with these shareable, customizable, and printable interactive PDF materials. All resources are available for easy personalization.

• 1 interactive invitation (4 color variations)
• 4 banners (2 vertical, 2 horizontal)
• 2 social media banners (1 Facebook, 1 Instagram)
• 3 patches (3 color variations, 9 total)
• 3 pins (3 color variations, 9 total)
• 3 stickers (3 color variations, 9 total)

Each item can be customized with your institute or stake name, event details, and preferred color palette. For additional languages, please work with your area publishing services manager.

Resource	Preview	Download
Interactive Invitation		Download Invitations
Banners		Download Vertical Banner 11x17 Download Vertical Banner 33x81 Download Horizontal Banner 96x48 Download Horizontal Banner 180x60
Social Media Banners		Download Vertical Banner Download Square Banner Download Horizontal Banner 1 Download Horizontal Banner 2
Patches / Pins / Stickers		Download Patches Download Pins Download Stickers

Pre-Devotional

• Newsroom – 100 Years of Institute. January 5
  • IG, FB, X
• KSL – Be ONE in a Million. January 5
  • FB – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17vGswJ5rF/
• Newsroom WWD (Local; Direct contributor to +20k impressions on February 1). WWD (Global)
• 100 Years of Institute on MyHome Featured Story. January 7
• Deseret News: Young Adults Joining Institute in Record Numbers. January 10.
• KSL Sunday Edition. January 18. Re-featured article.
• MyHome
• Meridian Magazine. Institutes of Religion: 100 Years. January 30

Post-Devotional

• ABC4: WWD/Centennial. February 1.
• YouTube
• Newsroom: WWD/Centennial. February 2.
  • Social: IG; YouTube Video Recap w/ Interviews.
• Deseret News: WWD / Centennial. February 2.
• Church News: WWD / Centennial. February 3.
• Church News: President Oaks Invitation / Centennial. February 4.
  • Portuguese with related Spanish coverage
• Cougar Chronicle: WWD / Centennial. February 4
• 100 Year Video on YouTube now.
• Church News Podcast. 100 Years of Institute. March 17.
• Church News Social Clip. March 17.

PROMINENT 100 YEAR SOCIAL CALLOUTS

• Salt Lake Institute: 100 Year; Temple Square Activities/Interviews; 100 Year Throwback
• Institutoestacalorioja 100 Year/WWD
• Six Institute Collab. WWD/President Oaks Invitation
• Church Main: Story highlight of Church History Library.
• Institute Collab w/ YA Weekly “Add Yours” Photo (25+)
• Elder Kearon / Church of Jesus Christ. WWD/Prophetic Promises
• Newsroom. IG
• Church News. IG; This Week in Church News.
• Moroni Channel. February
• ScripturePlus
• Church News: This Week in Church News

Additional Social Milestones

• February 8: Elder Kearon IG/FB/X/YouTube Shorts — social cut: “Joy from the Sacrament” — Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube.
• February 22: Elder Kearon IG/FB/X/YouTube Shorts — social cut: “Joy in Uncertainty” — Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube.
• March 11: Elder Kearon IG/FB/X/YouTube Shorts — social cut: “Anxiety” — Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube.
• April 22: Elder Kearon IG/FB/X/YouTube Shorts — social cut: “Roadblocks” — Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube.
• May 6: Elder Kearon IG/FB/X/YouTube Shorts — social cut: “Help Those Who Walk Away” — Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube.
• May 24: Elder Kearon IG/FB/X/YouTube Shorts — social cut: “Atonement” — Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube.

Promote the February 1 Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with these shareable, customizable, and printable interactive PDF materials. Use these assets to build awareness and invite participation in your institute or stake.

Asset	Preview	Download
Interactive Poster		Download Poster
Instagram Banner		Download Instagram Banner
Facebook Banner		Download Facebook Banner
Square Meme		Download Meme

Area offices play a vital role in supporting the implementation of the 100 Years of Institute initiative across regions. This effort celebrates a century of institute programs and invites young adults to deepen their conversion to Jesus Christ through meaningful participation.

How Area Offices Can Support:

• Review the approved resources—including banners, posters, social media assets, and videos—available in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.
• Collaborate with program leaders to adapt the initiative to meet local needs and priorities.
• Work with ecclesiastical area offices to appropriately offer this initiative as a support to stake-related objectives.
• Translate resources into local languages as needed, ensuring alignment with approved design standards.
• Coordinate with local mission leaders to encourage invitations for friends to attend centennial events.
• Share success stories and updates through area communication channels to inspire participation and strengthen awareness.

By leveraging these resources and partnerships, area offices can help amplify the reach and impact of the 100 Years of Institute celebration worldwide.