by Larry Richman | Jun 4, 2020
The June 2020 Ensign has several articles about disabilities. Some of them appear in the printed edition and others are digital only (online and in the Gospel Library app). How Do I Talk to My Kids about Disabilities? What Church Leaders Are Saying about Disabilities...
by Larry Richman | Jun 3, 2020
Hope Works is a series of videos captured at live events where presenters share interesting insights about hope and faith and how it works in their lives. The Church has published 23 videos in the “Hope Works” series so far. The series features Latter-day...
by Larry Richman | Jun 2, 2020
The Church has merged two separate news sources and will now publish all official announcements, news, and events in a single location. Previously, the Church News and Events page published news for members and the Newsroom was for the public and news media. Now all...
by Larry Richman | Jun 1, 2020
Help celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Young Women organization by participating in a Face to Face commemoration broadcast on November 15 and by participating in the #My150 challenge. Perform acts of service related to the number 150 and post your experiences...
by Larry Richman | May 27, 2020
If you use social media, share messages and content that bring light and joy into your life. Look for opportunities to offer hope to those facing challenging times. The following are ideas from the Church’s page “How to Share Light through Social...
by Larry Richman | May 26, 2020
Can you identify your ancestors from their photos? FamilySearch offers a game to help you keep the memory of your ancestors alive. Click the link and FamilySearch will present you the pictures of 10 people from your Family Tree and let you guess the name of each...
by Larry Richman | May 25, 2020
In preparation for the 200th anniversary of the First Vision, President Russell M. Nelson retraced the steps of the Prophet Joseph Smith into the Sacred Grove and delivered a bold proclamation to the world declaring the ongoing Restoration of The Church of Jesus...
by Larry Richman | May 22, 2020
Using the Picture My Heritage feature in Family Search, you can put your face on old black-and-white photographs that your ancestors may have taken. Why Didn’t People Smile in Old Photos? Ever looked at an old, black-and-white photograph and wondered, “Why the long...
by Larry Richman | May 21, 2020
On Memorial Day next Monday, May 25, many people plan to connect with their ancestors by visiting their graves. BillionGraves.com makes it easy to locate and visit a grave or simply view your ancestors’ headstones from home. Learn how to find a gravestone at the...
by Larry Richman | May 19, 2020
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles have authorized that some Church meetings and activities may be resumed on a limited basis using a careful, phased approach. In a letter to members, the First Presidency issued general guidelines and Area...
by Larry Richman | May 19, 2020
The Church’s Gospel Media library (formerly LDS Media Library) has been redesigned to make it easier to find, download, and share thousands of videos, images, music, audio, PDFs, and ebooks. The Gospel Media library has a simple design, which you can access...
by Larry Richman | May 18, 2020
The Church has asked ward and stake leaders to improve the spiritual feeling in the foyers and entryways of meetinghouses in an effort to create a deeper reverence for the Lord Jesus Christ. This effort supports President Russell M. Nelson’s call over the past 18...
by Larry Richman | May 15, 2020
This week’s episode of the Book of Mormon Videos is Alma Counsels His Sons (Alma 36–42). Watch the video here: Here is the release schedule through May: March 13: King Benjamin Addresses His People | Mosiah 1–5 March 20: Abinadi Testifies of Jesus Christ |...
by Larry Richman | May 14, 2020
The music.ChurchofJesusChrist.org website has new music for ward and stake choirs, including hymn arrangements and anthems. They are written by members of the Church who have shared their talents. The range of difficulty matches the abilities of ward choirs all over...
by Larry Richman | May 13, 2020
The following is from the Church page Employment in the COVID-19 Pandemic: In this changing economy, unemployment is a real challenge that many are facing. Dealing with unemployment can be difficult, and you may feel anxious, unsure, or inadequate. Heavenly Father is...