2024 Youth Theme Music Video “Disciple of Christ”
The Church has published a music video for the 2024 youth theme “I Am a Disciple of Jesus Christ” based on the theme from 3 Nephi 5:13. The video shows the power of being a disciple. It was written by Nik Day. The full lyrics are found below. This video is available...
Protect Your Family on Their New Christmas Devices
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...
Where to Find LDS Scriptures Online in Various Formats (PDF, EPUB, MOBI, MP3, etc.)
The Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price are available online in various formats. Go to scriptures.ChurchofJesusChrist.org, choose Translations and Formats, and then choose a language. You will then see a list of all the available...
Video: Recognizing and Responding to the Warning Signs of Suicide
In moments of crisis, people often display warning signs before attempting suicide. Recognizing these signs is crucial for providing needed support. Most people who attempt suicide do not want to die, but they are looking for a way out of the pain they are suffering...
Church Distributes 200 Million Copies of the Book of Mormon
The Church’s Come, Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon in 2024 comes at a time when that book’s distribution hits a significant milestone. Its first printed edition included 5,000 copies in 1830. By the year 2000, the Church had distributed 100 million copies....
A Look Back on Church Events in 2023
The Church News has summarized significant Church events that happened in 2023, including 11 new temples, 36 new missions, the passing of President M. Russell Ballard, and the calling of a new Apostle. Read the article “2023 in review: A look back on Church...
Clerks Should Update Meeting Times for 2024
If your ward or branch meeting times changed at the beginning of the year, the ward or branch clerk should update the meeting times so they display accurately in various Church systems, such as the meetinghouse locator at maps.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. A leader or...
Resources to Enhance Your Gospel Study in 2024
Come, Follow Me in 2024 will focus on the Book of Mormon. Studying the doctrine, principles, and stories of the Book of Mormon can strengthen your covenant relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. You can find each week’s lesson in Come, Follow Me—For Home...
How Parents Can Help Youth Prepare for the Temple and the Priesthood
Logan Temple © by Ken Fortie. Used with permission The Church offers many resources that parents, teachers, leaders, and members can use to learn about the temple and prepare to attend for the first time. Key Resources Temple Preparation Resources for Personal Study....
Reminders to Youth Leaders About Age-Group Progression in 2024
To help youth progress on the covenant path, bishoprics should do the following early in the year, preferably in January: Ordain all worthy young men turning 12, 14, and 16 to the appropriate priesthood office (see General Handbook, 38.2.9). Call and set apart new...
Merry Christmas
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...
Christmas Video: He Was Born For You
The Church Christmas video “He Was Born for You” reminds us that, regardless of where you are or who you’re with, Christ was born for you. Jesus Christ was born to save us, and He is with us through every struggle, every trial, every disappointment...
9 Holiday Triggers for Porn Use (and How to Avoid Them)
Quitting porn is no easy thing to do. It requires intentional new habits and rewired thinking. And without some proactive planning, few things have the power to slow down healthy new habits like the holidays. So if you’re trying to quit porn (or any bad habit, really)...
What To Say (And Not To Say) To Help Someone Feeling Down This Christmas
The holidays can trigger a mixture of emotions for many individuals, especially for those who have experienced loss or a discouraging life event. There is also a certain invisible pressure to feel happy around the holidays which can be difficult for those who are...Follow on social media