by Larry Richman | Nov 19, 2024
This year, the Light the World Giving Machines will be in 106 cities in 13 countries—including the first in Africa and Asia. Giving Machines are a unique and memorable way to give goods and services directly to someone in need this Christmas season. More than 500...
by Larry Richman | Mar 5, 2024
During the 2023 Christmas season, a record number of Giving Machines were available to the public as part of the Light the World initiative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Red vending machines were set up in 61 locations around the world, allowing...
by Larry Richman | Dec 1, 2023
I recently wrote about the locations for the Light the World giving machines in 2023. These vending machines are sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Instead of buying something for yourself, your purchase is a donation for someone in need....
by Larry Richman | Nov 15, 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...
by Larry Richman | Nov 8, 2022
In 2022, Light the World giving machines will be available in 17 states in the United States and in five other countries—Australia, Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, and the Philippines. Plus, the giving machines are now available online at LightTheWorld.org/give. The annual...
by Larry Richman | Nov 3, 2021
Light the World Giving Machines will be available in 10 locations across the United States for people to donate to dozens of local and global charity organizations this Christmas season. The annual effort, organized by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...
by Church Newsroom | Nov 7, 2019
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will place Giving Machines in 10 locations across the world this Christmas season, further expanding its efforts to #LightTheWorld by encouraging people to perform instant acts of service that make a difference in...
by Larry Richman | Nov 24, 2018
Instead of a vending machine where you insert money and get something for yourself, these #LightTheWorld giving machines let you insert money to donate something to someone in need. Learn about the #LightTheWorld initiative. Each machine has items you can purchase and...
by Larry Richman | Nov 30, 2020
Even though the amazing #LightTheWorld giving machines are not available this year, there are plenty of ways you can provide service to others this year. Below are great ideas for Giving Tuesday (December 1) and for Christmas service projects. JustServe and Light the...
by Larry Richman | Dec 1, 2024
When angels announced the birth of Jesus Christ 2,000 years ago, their message was one of goodness and joy (see Luke 2:10). Wherever you are this Christmas season, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encourages everyone to echo that message by bringing...
by Larry Richman | Dec 3, 2022
This year’s Light the World initiative invites us to focus on sharing kindness as the Savior did and answer the question, “Who needs your light today?” Throughout December, look for ways to bring joy to someone each day. The Church offers daily texts or WhatsApp...
by Larry Richman | Nov 21, 2022
The Church has released it’s annual #LightTheWorld campaign for this Christmas season. Watch the new Light the World video and learn more about what the Church offers this season. Watch the video “The World Needs Your Light,” which invites you to recognize your...
by Larry Richman | Nov 18, 2021
The focus of the 2021 #LightTheWorld initiative is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ by lighting the world with love as He did. A new video of a modern Nativity is featured on LightTheWorld.org. The video and the website are available in English....
by Larry Richman | Nov 9, 2021
Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, will be open to the public this Christmas season with displays and limited lights. Construction and the COVID-19 pandemic have modified some of the plans for this year’s celebration, but families are invited to walk around parts...
by Larry Richman | Nov 15, 2020
Every year around Christmas, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsors a #LightTheWorld initiative that emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the Light of the World. The Church provides the following resources at LightTheWorld.org in English, Spanish,...
