Prison Ministry Resources for Those Affected by Crime and Incarceration
The Church has published an updated website Prison Ministry, with resources for leaders and others who are affected by crime and incarceration. The site includes the following sections: General Principles Help for Previously Incarcerated Individuals Help for Family...
Resources for Understanding Gospel Questions: Seeking Answers to Questions, Helping Others With Questions, and Gospel Topics
The Church has compiled a trustworthy resource for individuals seeking answers to their own questions and for others who are striving to help them. These resources are found on ChurchofJesusChrist.org and the Gospel Library app, under Topics and Questions in the...
How to Listen to the Scriptures Using Gospel Voice with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
You can use the Church’s Gospel Voice (an Amazon Alexa skill and a Google Assistant) to listen to the scriptures on Alexa and Google Assistant smart speaker devices. Just say, “Alexa, open Gospel Voice,” or, “Hey, Google, talk to Gospel Voice.” You can also use...
Is Vaping Against the Word of Wisdom?
The Word of Wisdom is a law of health for the physical and spiritual benefit of God’s children. It includes instruction about what foods are good for us and those substances to avoid. Over time, Church leaders have provided additional instruction on those things...
The Family History Guide: Free Learning, Research, and Activities Center
The Family History Guide at theFHguide.com can help you: Learn FamilySearch, Ancestry, MyHeritage, and FindMyPast like a pro. Find fun family history activities for families, individuals, youth or children. Get to what you need in an instant, with Search Bar, Google...
Church Curriculum Resources for 2025
The document Instructions for Curriculum 2025 lists the materials to be used at home and in Church classes during the year 2025. The focus of study at home and at Church during 2025 will be the Doctrine and Covenants. The main curriculum resource for 2025 is Come,...
Service Opportunity to Teach Institute Online for BYU-Pathway
A new service missionary opportunity is now available for Church members 26 and older, regardless of marital status, to serve as online institute teachers for BYU–Pathway. Members may apply online to serve for 12- to 24-month terms. They will begin their missionary...
Kid-Friendly Activities for Family Reunions
If you have a family reunion this summer, consider these activities to make memories and help your kids enjoy learning about their family. The site www.TheGenealogyKids.com has a bunch of fun games to help kids learn about their family. Also, watch the video 20...
Continual Increase in Members, Wards, Stakes, and Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church News recently published four charts that show the growth of the Church in four areas: Membership. The chart above shows the continual growth of the Church from 1830 to 2023. There were 17,255,394 members at the end of 2023. Wards and branches. There were...
Teacher Council Meetings for Parents
In a recent update to the Church’s General Handbook, additional information was added about teacher council meetings for parents. Section 17.5 now reads as follows: Teacher Council Meetings for Parents The ward council may organize teacher council meetings for...
Applications Open to be in the Tabernacle Choir
The application and audition process for the 360-voice Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square opened this year on Saturday June 1, and will close Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. The application guide and link are available on the choir’s website at TheTabernacleChoir.org. The...
“If You Believe” Music Video
A new music video “If You Believe” was released on the Church’s Strive to Be youth channel. Filmed in Costa Rica, the three-minute music video features scenes of beaches, mountains, waterfalls, forests, and sunsets. Two dancers join Patch Crowe in...
Safety in Church Activities
On June 4, 2024, the First Presidency sent a letter to Church leaders reaffirming the guidelines for safety in Church activities. Ward and stake leaders, along with supporting councils and committees, are responsible to oversee the planning of Church-sponsored...
To Celebrate His 100th Birthday, President Nelson Invites Us to Reach Out To “The One”
In about 100 days, on September 9, President Russell M. Nelson will celebrate his 100th birthday. In a social media post, he invited us to reach out to “the one.”Follow on social media