President Dallin H. Oaks to Speak at Washington National Cathedral
President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will deliver a keynote address at the Washington National Cathedral on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The event is titled “Faith, Freedom and the Common Good,” a national...
Resources Available for Youth Music Experiences for 2026
In July, ward and stake leaders were encouraged to plan musical experiences to bring youth together in worship and celebration of their faith. Resources for youth music experiences are now available at youth.ChurchofJesusChrist.org under the heading “Walk with Me...
Additional Tickets for Salt Lake Temple Open House Tours Available September 15 and October 1
Additional ticket reservations for the Salt Lake Temple Tour will become available on September 15 and October 1, both at 6 p.m. MDT. These upcoming reservation releases are part of the planned approach to accommodate as many visitors as possible. More tickets mean...
“Becoming Brigham” Web Documentary Series, Episodes 33
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. This week, they released the following episode: Episode 33: “From Stolen Shirt To Open...
2027 Youth Theme “Rejoice in Christ”
The Church has announced that the youth theme for 2027 is “Rejoice in Christ” (see Philippians 4:4). This is also the theme of the Salt Lake Temple Celebration, creating a unified invitation for members around the world to focus on Jesus Christ and the blessings of...
Ideas For 25-Minute Sunday Lessons
The Sunday class schedule changed today. Now, Sunday School, Relief Society, priesthood quorums, and Young Women will meet for 25 minutes every week, instead of 50 minutes every other week. For our special meetings today about the new Sunday curriculum, our Relief...
How to Use the Gospel Library App to Prepare for Weekly Sunday Classes and Meetings
The Sunday class schedule will change on September 6, 2026. Sunday School, Relief Society, priesthood quorums, and Young Women will meet for 25 minutes every week, instead of 50 minutes every other week. In the article “Use the Gospel Library App to Prepare for...
Video: How to Give a 25-Minute Lesson
LDS Living recently created a video with tips for preparing and teaching quicker classes. It focuses on five ways to help everyone get the most out of a 25-minute lesson. Watch the video below which gives these practical tips: Choose one or two points to focus on....
Church Announces Theme For Salt Lake Temple Celebration
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today invited people around the world to participate in the 2027 Salt Lake Temple Celebration, announcing the event’s theme, “Rejoice in Christ,” and opening ticket reservations for the open house tour of the renovated...
“Becoming Brigham” Web Documentary Series, Episode 32
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. This week, they released the following episode: Episode 32: “Religious Kindred But...
Elder Gong Addresses the Use of AI at BYU
In an address on August 24, 2026, Elder Gerrit W. Gong counseled professors and faculty to take advantage of AI in the student experience at BYU. In his address, “Becoming BYU in an Age of Artificial Intelligence,” Elder Gong presented a balanced and...
How to Print Your Church Donor Statement For Tithing Declaration 2026
Tithing declaration (formerly “tithing settlement”) begins September 1 and continues through December 15. To prepare for meeting with the bishop in tithing declaration, here are instructions on how to print your donor statement. Go to...
Ideas for Leaders: Tithing Declaration 2026
From September 1 until December 15, bishops and branch presidents are asked to meet with members of the Church for a tithing declaration interview. This is a yearly opportunity for families to meet with the bishop to discuss their payment of tithing. This is primarily...
How to Teach a 25-Minute Sunday Lesson
The Sunday class schedule will change on September 6, 2026. Sunday School, Relief Society, priesthood quorums, and Young Women will meet for 25 minutes every week, instead of 50 minutes every other week. Even though the math is the same, how do you make the shorter...Follow on social media