by Larry Richman | May 3, 2022
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is actively involved in relief efforts for refugees in Europe. The Newsroom has published a page that provides a summary of efforts over the past few months. See “The Latest on How the Church Is Helping Refugees in...
by Larry Richman | Oct 12, 2021
Many families are fleeing to other countries, and some have nothing but the clothes on their backs. It is a scriptural commandment to love one another and to bear one another’s burdens. Church leaders have encouraged us to help refugees. See the conference talk...
by Larry Richman | Aug 27, 2021
Latter-day Saints have a responsibility to welcome and help refugees. See this entry from the Church’s General Handbook, 38.8.35: 38.8.35 Refugees Many people have fled their homes seeking relief from violence, war, religious persecution, and life-threatening...
by Larry Richman | Feb 11, 2017
Nadia Khristean’s mission is to uplift others through inspiring music. She writes music for causes, such as addiction recovery, women inner beauty, anti-bullying, special needs, and families of fallen soldiers. In her latest song about refugees, Nadia has teamed...
by Larry Richman | Dec 14, 2016
Today’s theme for the #LightTheWorld Christmas initiative is “Jesus Taught Us to Clothe the Naked and You Can Help.” Our family decided that rather than exchanging Christmas gifts among the siblings, we would instead buy gifts of toys and clothes and...
by Larry Richman | Jun 14, 2016
The First Presidency issued a letter in October last year encouraging members to help refugees. In the General Women’s Session of conference in March of this year, the Church invited women to help refugees in their local communities through an effort entitled “I Was a...
by Larry Richman | Mar 25, 2016
A diverse refugee choir will sing at Saturday’s General Women’s Session of LDS general conference. Learn about the choir in the article “Diverse General Women’s Session Choir to Include Many Refugees.” Learn more about the women’s session in...
by Larry Richman | Oct 29, 2015
How can you help the millions of people around the world who have fled their homes seeking relief from civil conflict and other hardships? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is providing assistance to migrants and refugees in several countries. You can...
by Larry Richman | Feb 6, 2024
Elder Patrick Kearon was called as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on December 7, 2023. This article contains links where you can learn more about this great man. Elder Kearon was born in...
by Larry Richman | Dec 20, 2023
The Church News has compiled a video, “Moments With Elder Kearon,” that highlights excerpts from some of Elder Kearon’s addresses at general conference and at Brigham Young University’s April 2019 commencement. Watch the video below. Elder Patrick Kearon was...
by Larry Richman | Jun 29, 2022
Many Church members attend wards that aren’t in their native language or are from a culture that’s different from theirs. This could include people who move from a different area or country, international students, or even refugees. Regardless of where we come from,...
by Larry Richman | Dec 28, 2021
The Church’s Newsroom has published the following “2021 Year in Review: A look back at the past year of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:” In 2021, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continued to carry out Jesus’s commands...
by Larry Richman | Oct 14, 2021
At the October 2021 general conference, Sister Sharon Eubank reported on the many ways the Church is responding to the divine mandate to care for the needy. As the first counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency and director of Latter-day Saint Charities,...
by Larry Richman | Aug 4, 2021
The latest round of updates to the English version of the General Handbook: Serving in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was published today. It includes one new chapter, two rewritten chapters, one expanded chapter, and many updated administrative...
by Larry Richman | Jan 22, 2020
Latter-day Saint Charities is the humanitarian arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Since 1984, it has provided more than two billion dollars in aid to assist those in need throughout the world. This assistance is offered to recipients regardless of...
