Internet Safety for Kids
Threats to children’s internet safety include invasions of privacy, cyberbullying, sexting and harassment. Options to protect your children include parental controls, apps and tracking software. But the most effective way to keep your kids safe is to talk with them...
Tips for Being Financially Prepared
Making good decisions with your money helps you have confidence and be prepared for life’s ups and downs. Heavenly Father has given us everything, including our money, and He can help us use it wisely. The Church provides the following tips on how to manage your...
Protect Your Family on New Black Friday Devices
If you bought your child a new mobile device on Black Friday, do you know what is accessible on that device? Accountability is the key to avoiding pornography and teaching our children how to thrive in the digital age. We have written before about Covenant Eyes, a...
Thanksgiving Day 2023
On this Thanksgiving Day, you may want to enjoy some of the following resources with your family and friends: "Gratitude" entry in Gospel Topics, which lists many additional resources See scripture references to giving thanks in the Topical Guide. And he who receiveth...
How to Start a Gratitude Journal
Keeping a gratitude journal can help you find more things to be grateful about. The following ideas from FamilySearch can help you get started. Learn more in the article "Keeping a Gratitude Journal."
What Did the Pilgrims and Native Americans Eat at the First Thanksgiving?
What did the pilgrims and native Americans eat at the first Thanksgiving in 1621? Turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and rolls, right? Well, not exactly. So, what did the Pilgrims eat during that very first Thanksgiving? Read the article "What Did the Pilgrims...
FamilySearch Center Resources Now Accessible at All Church Meetinghouses
FamilySearch centers, available in over 6,000 Church meetinghouses and regional facilities around the world, provide access to premium genealogy resources and records. These genealogy resources include many subscription-based family history websites. Read the article...
Updates to the Perpetual Education Fund
Since 2001, more than 100,000 members have benefited from the Perpetual Education Fund (PEF), a program established to help Church members obtain an education and become more self-reliant. To enable even more members to gain access to educational opportunities through...
Light the World 2024 Participation Ideas
The Church has published ideas and resources for wards and stakes to participate in Light the World this year. During the Christmas season, the Church encourages members to participate in Light the World, a worldwide movement to touch hearts and change lives by doing...
Where You Can Donate to a Light the World Giving Machine in 2023
A great way you can spread the light and love of Jesus Christ this Christmas is through one of 61 Light the World giving machines. These vending machines are sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Instead of buying something for yourself, your...
President M. Russell Ballard Dies at Age 95
President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints passed away late Sunday night. He was 95. After a recent brief hospital stay, he returned to his home where he attended to duties as...
Update to Timing for Submitting Missionary Recommendations
Prospective missionaries may now submit missionary recommendations up to 150 days before their availability date. This is an increase from the previous limit of 120 days. This update is designed to: Reduce visa delays for missionaries assigned to serve outside their...
