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 | 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 16, 2023
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...
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 | 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 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 | Oct 24, 2022
Christmas will be here before you know it, and that means wards and branches should begin planning how they may want to participate in “Light the World.” The Church will provide digital and printed materials to wards and branches to invite friends, family,...
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 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 Larry Richman | Dec 4, 2020
LightTheWorld.org provides videos, service ideas, and other resources to help adults, youth, and children participate and serve this Christmas season. But we don’t engage children in the process as much as we could. The Primary General Presidency has suggested...
by Larry Richman | Dec 2, 2020
The Church’s Light the World initiative has released two new videos, “The Christ Child: Behind the Scenes” and “Nombre – What Should We Name Him?” The Christ Child: Behind the Scenes Light the World this year features a re-release of the video...
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,...
by Larry Richman | Nov 10, 2020
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced plans for the 2020 #LightTheWorld initiative. Service Ideas Beginning November 15, LightTheWorld.org will provide service ideas, such as the following: Volunteer opportunities through JustServe.org The...
by Larry Richman | Feb 2, 2020
In an email to people who participated in the 2019 #LightTheWorld initiative, the Church sent the following email: #LightTheWorld 2019: Thank You As we look back at last year’s #LightTheWorld, we can’t help but feel overwhelmed with gratitude for your...
