by Larry Richman | Jun 5, 2024
The Church’s General Handbook continues to be updated periodically. Some of the updates in the latest release are listed below. Chapter 12 (“Primary”) has been updated and reorganized. Additional information about teacher council meetings for parents has been...
by Larry Richman | Jun 4, 2024
Discover your celebrity soulmate with FamilySearch’s new Personality Match Quiz. Take a quick quiz, answer a few simple questions, and unveil which renowned personality matches you best.
by Larry Richman | Jun 3, 2024
Entire websites can be set up as scams meant to infect the security of your computer and access your personal information. Remember to double-check every site that you visit. Here are tips to help identify if a website is fake: Make sure the site’s URL doesn’t have...
by Larry Richman | May 30, 2024
The first batch of 13 new hymns for the new Church hymnbook, Hymns—for Home and Church, has now been published digitally in the Sacred Music app, the Gospel Library app, and in the online music library as part of a gradual advance release. They are published in...
by Larry Richman | May 29, 2024
The keys of the priesthood are the rights of presidency, or the power God gives to man to govern and direct the kingdom of God on the earth (see Matthew 16:15–19). Priesthood keys are necessary to direct the preaching of the gospel and the administration of the...
by Larry Richman | May 28, 2024
For years, a self-reliance group offered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been helping people strengthen emotional resilience through a stronger connection to Jesus Christ. The manual Finding Strength in the Lord: Emotional Resilience is...
by Larry Richman | May 27, 2024
Online shopping is common and generally safe—as long as you buy from reputable vendors. For example, Amazon provides a buyers guarantee even for purchases from third-party merchants. However, if you purchase directly from a merchant through a social media ad, you may...
by Larry Richman | May 26, 2024
FamilySearch lets you see the cemeteries where your relatives are buried. You can see information about their lives, like when they were born and died, and even click to see the headstone. This Memorial Day, as you visit a cemetery, go to...
by Larry Richman | May 23, 2024
This Memorial Day, take the time to clean the gravestones of your ancestors. Cleaning can turn back time to make your loved one’s final resting place nearly as beautiful as the day their family members gathered there to wish them farewell. Some weathering, erosion,...
by Larry Richman | May 22, 2024
In a world that often celebrates the extraordinary, watch this video five individuals who’ve led seemingly ordinary lives through their own eyes, are reminded of the indelible mark they’ve left on the hearts of their loved ones. The Church video “Your...
by Larry Richman | May 21, 2024
The Family History Guide offers an extensive list of family history activities for individuals, youth, and children. With a bit of planning and a list of ideas, family history activities can become part of your everyday lives and unite your family in remarkable ways....
by Larry Richman | May 20, 2024
The second video from the final season of Book of Mormon Videos has been published. (See the video “The Lord Delivers the People of Limhi and Alma” below.) The Church will release 11 new episodes in 2024, timed to coincide with Come, Follow Me lessons on the following...
by Larry Richman | May 17, 2024
There are many different forms of grief. You may know someone who has lost a loved one, is going through a hard time, or has been diagnosed with depression or another illness. It can be hard to know what to say or do around them. You might feel uncomfortable showing...
by Larry Richman | May 16, 2024
Some parents love to pick up their son or daughter at the end of an LDS mission so they can meet some of the people and get a sense of the experiences their child had while serving a mission. The following are the Church policies from the General Handbook, 24.6.3.1:...
by Larry Richman | May 15, 2024
Church leaders can attend the North Star Conference at a reduced rate. This is a great chance for leaders to learn about same-sex attraction and gender identify from a faithful gospel perspective. Learn more about the North Star LDS Conference 2024: Understanding...