by Larry Richman | Dec 23, 2024
Seminaries and Institutes of Religion has published a new online Help Center that provides 24/7 self-service support to instructors, leaders, parents, and students. The site includes two key self-service features: Knowledge Library. Provides quick access to...
by Larry Richman | Dec 20, 2024
The Friend magazine has published an article with tips for children on what to expect on their first visit to the temple. “Tips for Your First Temple Trip” explains what they should bring and what they will do in the temple. With illustrations, the article...
by Larry Richman | Dec 19, 2024
The YouTube channel Called to Share has published a 2024 Temple Timeline Video: Dotting the Earth that visually shows the growth in the number of temples from 1877-2024. You may also be interested in the video Church Membership & Temple Growth “The Gospel Shall...
by Larry Richman | Dec 18, 2024
Youth and leaders are encouraged to gather to watch a worldwide broadcast for youth on January 5, 2025, to introduce the new youth theme, “Look unto Christ.” The event will feature Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, President Emily Belle Freeman, and President Steven J. Lund....
by Larry Richman | Dec 17, 2024
Nearly one million teens and young adults are enrolled in Church Educational System colleges, universities, seminaries, and institutes. The following are the numbers for Fall 2024: 35,767 at BYU 22,904 at BYU-Idaho 2,907 at BYU-Hawaii 53,741 with BYU-Pathway 1,885 at...
by Larry Richman | Dec 16, 2024
The Church has begun to publish an updated edition of the illustrated Doctrine and Covenants Stories to support the Come, Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants and Church history in 2025. The primary audience is children, although the book can be used by...
by Larry Richman | Dec 13, 2024
Covenant Eyes has published an article “What Is Porn Addiction?” The article covers the following topics: Understanding Porn Addiction Why Is Porn Addictive? Signs of Porn Addiction How Can Someone Break Free? You may also be interested in the following...
by Larry Richman | Dec 11, 2024
Congratulations to Strive to Be, the Church’s music channel for youth, for reaching 5.58 million listeners. Learn more Where to Find Music for Latter-day Saint Youth Find Church Music on Spotify and Other Streaming Services New Church Music Playlists, Albums,...
by Larry Richman | Dec 10, 2024
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published a website with information and resources to learn about Historic Nauvoo, Illinois, and Carthage Jail. The site features an interactive map and detailed information on historic buildings and locations to...
by Larry Richman | Dec 9, 2024
The Church has published the full triple combination of the scriptures in American Sign Language (ASL). In addition to the Book of Mormon, which was already available, the Doctrine and Covenants and Pearl of Great Price are now available as ASL videos in the Gospel...
by Larry Richman | Dec 6, 2024
The Church has published a new children’s song for Christmas. Watch “Gloria” in the video below: Print sheet music. Also in Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Watch more videos for children on the Church’s Gospel For Kids channel on YouTube....
by Larry Richman | Dec 5, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest tool to help the message of Christ spread throughout the earth. Earlier this year, the Church published guiding principles to support the responsible use of AI by Church employees and members. Then in November, Elder David A....
by Larry Richman | Dec 4, 2024
The Church has released the final three videos from the last season of Book of Mormon Videos. Watch the three videos below. The Church released 12 new episodes in 2024, timed to coincide with Come, Follow Me lessons on the following subjects: April 8: “Jacob Teaches...
by Larry Richman | Dec 3, 2024
The Church has published an updated edition of the illustrated Book of Mormon Stories. While the primary audience is children, the book can be used by people of all ages, especially those who are beginning readers or are reading the book in a language other than their...
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...