by Larry Richman | Nov 13, 2023
Prospective missionaries may now submit missionary recommendations up to 150 days before their availability date. This is an increase from the previous limit of 120 days. This update is designed to: Reduce visa delays for missionaries assigned to serve outside their...
by Larry Richman | Nov 9, 2023
On Sunday, November 19, join other young adults ages 18-30, married or single, to view a worldwide devotional with Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Sister Mary Cook. Plan now to invite and gather with your friends to hear inspired...
by Larry Richman | Nov 7, 2023
This article reviews key materials that prospective missionaries can use to prepare for missionary service. Standard Works. It goes without saying that prospective missionaries should read all four books of scripture before their missions. Order printed scriptures....
by Larry Richman | Nov 6, 2023
If phones are down in an emergency, how will you communicate with your family? Preparing your family for how to communicate is one of the best tools you can give them in the event of an emergency. Immediately knowing where to go and whom to call can help you think...
by Larry Richman | Nov 3, 2023
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published a short series of lessons and videos to help young people use technology more effectively and safely. In these lessons and videos, you will learn about “Purpose, Plan and Pause.” Purpose. Ask yourself, “Why...
by Larry Richman | Nov 2, 2023
Summaries and videos from selected presentations shared with general and area leaders at the October 2023 general conference leadership meeting are now available on the Gospel Library app. These materials can be accessed by stake and ward leaders. Go to Handbooks and...
by Larry Richman | Nov 1, 2023
The Church has created a new YouTube channel called “Inspiration from The Church of Jesus Christ,” where you can find: Churchwide events such as worldwide devotionals, Friend to Friend events, Christmas and Easter events, and past Face to Face events....
by Larry Richman | Oct 31, 2023
The Church has announced that the 2024 youth theme is “I am a disciple of Jesus Christ” (3 Nephi 5:13). The theme song, posters, banner, and downloadable artwork are available now at youth.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Additional resources will be available in the...
by Larry Richman | Oct 30, 2023
An updated chart of General Authorities and General Officers of the Church is now available to download. The chart reflects leadership changes announced during the October 2023 general conference. The chart appears in the November 2023 issue of the Liahona magazine...
by Larry Richman | Oct 27, 2023
The Church has published the schedule of Churchwide broadcast events for 2024. This information may be helpful as you plan your calendars for 2024. Churchwide Broadcasts January 28: Worldwide Event for Youth: “I Am a Disciple of Jesus Christ” February 4: Worldwide...
by Larry Richman | Oct 26, 2023
Editor’s note (January 28, 2026): The myinstitute and myseminary apps have been discontinued. Please use the websites institute.ChurchofJesusChrist.org and seminary.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. The Church provides the MySeminary and the MyInstitute apps to help...
by Larry Richman | Oct 25, 2023
FamilySearch has arranged to provide free access to Church members for the following services: Ancestry®, MyHeritage, Findmypast, American Ancestors, Filae, and Geneanet. The vast records and services available can help you learn more about your ancestors and build...
by Larry Richman | Oct 24, 2023
To help children better understand the covenant of baptism and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, a special Baptism and Confirmation issue of the Friend magazine is now available. This new resource was created for parents, children, leaders, Primary teachers, and...
by Larry Richman | Oct 23, 2023
As Seminaries and Institutes of Religion (S&I) classes begin in the United States and Canada, please be aware that classes taught using American Sign Language (ASL) are available for youth and young adults who are deaf or hard of hearing. These students will: Be...
by Larry Richman | Oct 20, 2023
Improvements are coming to the Leader and Clerk Resources website and the Member Tools mobile app that will better assist members and leaders in fulfilling their callings and responsibilities, in ministering more effectively to others, and in accomplishing the mission...