LDS leaders get a first look at what will replace Scouting

Latter-day Saint leaders got a sneak peek this week at the faith’s sweeping new global program that will replace its Boy Scout and Young Women curriculum by the end of the year.The new plan was laid out in a letter dated July 15, sent to the church’s general authorities, general officers, area presidencies, bishops and stake presidents (the faith’s mostly male lay clergy).It is long on values to instill — gospel learning, service and activities, and personal development &