by Larry Richman | Jan 23, 2026
In 2026, Easter Sunday will be observed in many parts of the world on April 5—the same weekend as the live broadcast of general conference. As such, only sacrament meeting and no other meetings should be held the previous week, on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026. Easter,...
by Larry Richman | Jan 22, 2026
FamilySearch has revealed some of its plans in 2026 to help you make more family connections worldwide. Upcoming experiences will use emerging technologies to provide increased access to genealogical records, expand FamilySearch’s global Family Tree, and enhance...
by Larry Richman | Jan 21, 2026
Women worldwide are invited to participate in a special worldwide broadcast and local testimony meeting celebrating the sisterhood they share in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Elder Quentin L. Cook will offer a special message with President Camille N. Johnson, Sister J....
by Larry Richman | Jan 20, 2026
Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will speak during the Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction. This 30-minute recorded training for Latter-day Saints in stake and ward councils and others with callings supporting temple and family...
by Larry Richman | Jan 19, 2026
Surveys show that over 90% of parents feel they should not give their child a phone. However, since parents juggle multiple things at once, children are sometimes given phones so they can stay connected. However, a typical mobile device exposes kids to content that is...
by Larry Richman | Jan 16, 2026
Each member of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is sharing messages of the restored gospel on YouTube. Each Church leader has his own YouTube channel, and videos have been added to these...
by Larry Richman | Jan 15, 2026
This year, more than 72,000 friends of other faiths have enrolled in seminary and institute. Seminaries and Institutes of Religion now offer simple and effective ways for youth and young adults to invite their friends to attend with them, including banners, door...
by Larry Richman | Jan 14, 2026
Elder Ronald A. Rasband and his wife, Melanie, will speak about coming unto Christ by uniting families for eternity during the RootsTech Family Discovery Day on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. MST. RootsTech offers ways to help families grow their love for Jesus...
by Larry Richman | Jan 13, 2026
We live in a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is a part of daily life. AI helps computers and machines simulate human intelligence and problem-solving. It’s changing the way we work, learn, and connect. It has never been easier to create, build a business, or...
by Larry Richman | Jan 12, 2026
Young adults of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are invited to gather and view a special devotional with Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Sister Jennifer Kearon. The broadcast originating from the Conference Center in Salt...
by Larry Richman | Jan 9, 2026
FamilySearch shared its most notable highlights in this 2025 year-in-review. The FamilySearch website received more than 297 million visits from around the world in 2025. Patrons frequented FamilySearch’s growing record collections, interactive discovery...
by Larry Richman | Jan 8, 2026
This week’s movie pick is Witnesses. (See other “Weekend Movie Picks.”) For nearly 200 years, skeptics and critics have attempted to explain what many Book of Mormon witnesses claimed to have seen—angels and golden metal plates containing ancient...
by Larry Richman | Jan 7, 2026
Missionary service is one of the most meaningful experiences of a young adult’s life, but it can also be mentally and emotionally demanding. Homesickness, rejection, constant companionship, disrupted sleep, and high expectations are all part of the experience. For...
by Larry Richman | Jan 6, 2026
Digital Hymn Board The Gospel Library app provides a digital hymn board, which helps congregations easily see and access the hymns selected for sacrament meeting. Music coordinators simply need to click the pencil icon to enter which songs will be sung in sacrament...
by Larry Richman | Jan 5, 2026
Did you buy your child a new phone or tablet for Christmas? Do you know what is accessible on that device? Accountability is the key to avoiding pornography and teaching our children how to thrive in the digital age. We have written before about Covenant Eyes, a...