How the Church of Jesus Christ Helps Build Emotional Resilience
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...
How to Shop Online Safely
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...
See Which Cemeteries Your Relatives Are In
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...
How to Clean Gravestones on Memorial Day
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,...
Video: Your Life Story is More Important Than You Think
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...
Family History Activities for Individuals, Youth, and Children
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....
Book of Mormon Videos: Watch “The Lord Delivers the People of Limhi and Alma”
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...
Five Things Not to Say to Someone Who is Grieving
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...
Church Guidelines for Picking Up Latter-day Saint Missionaries From the Mission Field
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:...
Invite Your Church Leaders to the North Star Conference
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...
Learn About People Buried in a Cemetery—Using Your Phone
This Memorial Day, you may want to visit a cemetery, but you aren’t sure which one to go to. With a free FamilySearch account, you can get a list of which cemeteries your relatives are buried in, according to the records in the shared Family Tree. You can even...
Tips For Staying Safe Online
Use strong passwords. Make sure your passwords are strong and unique for each account. Use strong security settings. Enable two-factor authentication for financial accounts and accounts with important personal information. Be careful about what you click. Don’t click...
Video: Living With the Pain of Childhood Abuse
The Church video “Living With the Pain of Childhood Abuse” is about a woman who experienced the traumatic pain of childhood abuse. The childhood trauma Erin experienced contributed to depression and feelings of hopelessness. God’s grace gave her courage to...
What Does the Presiding Bishopric Do?
The Church’s article “Presiding Bishopric” explains their function as follows: The Presiding Bishopric is a council of three men who work under the direction of the First Presidency. They manage such matters as humanitarian aid, welfare programs,...Follow on social media