Church Provides Discussion Guide & Video for May 31st Fifth-Sunday Lesson on Religious Freedom
The First Presidency has announced a special fifth Sunday discussion on May 31, 2026, about moral agency and how the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence support religious liberty. The Church has created a discussion guide, “Celebrating the Founding of...
A Beginner’s Guide to Indexing
What is indexing? Digitizing names, dates, and places from historical documents so anyone can search and discover them online. How does it work? FanilySearch computers find names in old documents, and people like you help review them. By correcting small errors, you...
May is Mental Health Month. See Church Resources to Improve Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides a wealth of information and support for mental health. Below is a summary of the resources available. Mental Health Website The Mental Health website contains the following...
Book: American Principles of Freedom: A Latter-day Saint Perspective
As we celebrate this year the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, it is important to teach our children that freedom is a sacred gift from God and that protecting it is the work of every generation. I looked for, but couldn’t find, a good book that...
Watch the Best of RootsTech 2026 for Free Now On Demand
Although RootsTech 2026 has concluded, many of the sessions are now available on demand for free at RootsTech.org. Users can explore thousands of free online classes and create personalized watchlists of their interests to continue learning and discovering year-round....
Volunteer Through FamilySearch to Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States
FamilySearch is proud to collaborate on America Gives—an initiative of America250. America Gives encourages individuals and organizations to increase their level of volunteering and impact in 2026. Every family has contributed to the American story in its own way....
“Becoming Brigham” Web Documentary Series, Episodes 12-14
The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks continues to release a new episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham each Monday. Over the past few weeks, they have released the following episodes: Episode 12: "Why did...
Where to Find Mother’s Day Gifts for Latter-Day Saints
Mother's Day is May 10, 2026. Here are some key sources for Mother's Day gifts for Latter-day Saints: Products for Mother from the Church's online store or physical distribution stores. Mother's Day picks from LDSBookstore.com. Digitize old family photos and video for...
How Parents and Youth Can Prepare For New Sunday Lessons
Beginning September 6, the lessons in Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women meetings will focus on truths in the updated edition of For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. This updated guide is available in the Gospel Library app, online, as a downloadable...
Over 1 Million Seminary and Institute Students Worldwide
More than 1 million students worldwide are now enrolled in Seminaries and Institutes of Religion of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, marking an unprecedented milestone in the program’s more than 100-year history. Youth and young adults across the globe...
Friend to Friend Video for Children in May 2026 Features Elder and Sister Gong
A new Friend to Friend video for children titled “Friend to Friend: Prophets Guide Us to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ” will be available for streaming beginning Sunday, May 24, 2026. The video offers special messages for children by Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the...
New Young Women Age‑Group Names
The First Presidency has announced changes to age-group names for young women. The purpose of the new names is to “help young women understand their divine place in God’s work, to represent their spiritual dignity as His beloved daughters, and to highlight their...
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