by Larry Richman | Dec 31, 2024
The Church provides a number of resources you can use in your study of the Doctrine and Covenants during the year 2025. Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Doctrine and Covenants. This is the main curriculum resource. New features include a monthly video in the...
by Larry Richman | Dec 30, 2024
The Church has announced that it will publish teaching videos titled “Insights from the Apostles” each month to support the Come, Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants in 2025. A new video featuring a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will be...
by Larry Richman | Dec 27, 2024
A central focus of Heavenly Father’s plan is to unite families for this life and for eternity. This includes preserving our own family history to learn from our ancestors and helping them receive ordinances in temples to help them to progress along the covenant path....
by Larry Richman | Dec 26, 2024
The Church has published the Book of Mormon in Kinyarwanda, which is spoken by 25 million people, primarily in Rwanda, but also in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The electronic version of the Book of Mormon is available on the Gospel Library online,...
by Larry Richman | Dec 25, 2024
Jesus Christ is the gift of Christmas. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) See Christmas.ChurchofJesusChrist.org for music, videos, and...
by Larry Richman | Dec 24, 2024
As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints you have access to a free subscription to Findmypast where you can find your British and Irish ancestors and learn about their amazing stories. Use Findmypast’s exclusive British and Irish records to...
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...