Southern Virginia Institute of Religion

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Our purpose is to help youth and young adults deepen their conversion to Jesus Christ and His restored gospel, qualify for the blessings of the temple, and prepare themselves, their families and others for eternal life with their Father in Heaven.

Southern Virginia Institute Choir

We are excited to have an official institute choir again this year! Please join with us in singing praise to our Savior Jesus Christ. We will seek to create spiritual experiences for ourselves and others as we draw closer to the Lord through music. We will prepare a concert and participate in other events during the school year. No prior choir experience or expertise is necessary. The choir will be led by Brother Williams and meet Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30pm.

Did you know?

Already have a full college class load?
- Come to institute without taking it for SVU credit!
Aren't an SVU student?
- You don't have to be a college student to come to institute--all young adults ages 18-30 are welcome!
Don't have time or aren't sure you can commit to a class?
- You don't even have to enroll--you can just attend a class whenever you feel like a spiritual and social lift!

"What, then, will help you become such a devout disciple of Jesus Christ? One answer is seminary and institute—not just attending but actively participating in class and faithfully following through with any assignments given. . . .

" . . . Institute will help you remodel your home to become a sanctuary of faith—a place where the gospel of Jesus Christ is taught, learned, lived, and loved. Wherever you live, that dwelling can become a place where true disciples of Jesus Christ reside. There you can seek refuge from the storms of life and increase your love of the Lord and for each other."

- President Russell M. Nelson