Watch the Best of RootsTech 2026 for Free Now On Demand
Although RootsTech 2026 has concluded, many of the sessions are now available on demand for free at RootsTech.org. Users can explore thousands of free online classes and create personalized watchlists of their interests to continue learning and discovering year-round....
Volunteer Through FamilySearch to Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States
FamilySearch is proud to collaborate on America Gives—an initiative of America250. America Gives encourages individuals and organizations to increase their level of volunteering and impact in 2026. Every family has contributed to the American story in its own way....
“Becoming Brigham” Web Documentary Series, Episodes 12-14
The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks continues to release a new episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham each Monday. Over the past few weeks, they have released the following episodes: Episode 12: “Why...
Where to Find Mother’s Day Gifts for Latter-Day Saints
Mother’s Day is May 10, 2026. Here are some key sources for Mother’s Day gifts for Latter-day Saints: Products for Mother from the Church’s online store or physical distribution stores. Mother’s Day picks from LDSBookstore.com. Digitize old...
How Parents and Youth Can Prepare For New Sunday Lessons
Beginning September 6, the lessons in Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women meetings will focus on truths in the updated edition of For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. This updated guide is available in the Gospel Library app, online, as a downloadable...
Over 1 Million Seminary and Institute Students Worldwide
More than 1 million students worldwide are now enrolled in Seminaries and Institutes of Religion of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, marking an unprecedented milestone in the program’s more than 100-year history. Youth and young adults across the globe...
Friend to Friend Video for Children in May 2026 Features Elder and Sister Gong
A new Friend to Friend video for children titled “Friend to Friend: Prophets Guide Us to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ” will be available for streaming beginning Sunday, May 24, 2026. The video offers special messages for children by Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the...
New Young Women Age‑Group Names
The First Presidency has announced changes to age-group names for young women. The purpose of the new names is to “help young women understand their divine place in God’s work, to represent their spiritual dignity as His beloved daughters, and to highlight their...
Details About Sunday Lessons in Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women Meetings
Earlier this month, the First Presidency announced a change in the Sunday class schedule, beginning September 6, 2026. Adults and youth will attend Sunday School every week, followed by classes for priesthood quorums, young women, and Relief Society. Lessons in...
Download an Updated April 2026 Chart of General Authorities and General Officers
The Church News has prepared an updated chart of Church leaders that includes the eight new General Authority Seventies sustained in the April 2026 general conference. Also sustained at general conference, but not effective until August 1, were changes to the...
What is Taught in the Updated Edition of “For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices”?
Beginning the first Sunday in September, the lessons in Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women meetings will focus on truths in the updated edition of For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. This updated guide is available in the Gospel Library app,...
Area Leadership Assignments For 2026–2027
The First Presidency has announced the 2026–2027 area leadership assignments as well as adaptations that increase support in Area Presidencies to better meet the needs of a growing Church. These changes become effective on August 1, 2026. The adaptations include: Area...
Church Releases New Temple Square App
With the new Temple Square visitors’ center opening on May 18, and reservations for the Salt Lake Temple Open House becoming available on September 1, the Church has released the Temple Square App (available for Apple and Android) to manage your reservations and plan...
New Temple Square Visitors’ Center Opens May 18, 2026
The new visitors’ center on Temple Square will open to the public on May 18, 2026. This is a significant milestone ahead of the Salt Lake Temple Celebration, scheduled from April 5, 2027, through October 1, 2027. Reservations for the Salt Lake Temple Open House...Follow on social media