Mother’s Day Videos for Latter-day Saints
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, 2023. See a list of What to Do for Mother’s Day—Simple, Meaningful Activities. “To Every Mother” is a non-denominational video message for Mother’s Day that was produced in association with several faith groups to...
Video: How Can I Love, Share, and Invite as Jesus Did?
Watch a new Church video “How Can I Love, Share, and Invite as Jesus Did?” Love, Share, and Invite are principles to help you share the gospel in ways that are right for each of God’s children. As you think about these ideas, pray to Heavenly Father for...
Is It Wrong to Have Questions About the Church?
The section “Truth Will Make You Free” in the For the Strength of Youth guide explains that God wants us to always be learning and seeking truth. But when we have questions, how can we find answers? Having questions is not a sign of weakness or lack of...
How to Host a Stake Family History Fair
Your stake could host a family history fair with material from RootsTech, the annual genealogy conference held in Salt Lake City and available online worldwide. The Family History Department provides a family history fair planning guide and a family history fair...
How to Use Audio and Video in the Gospel Library App
Do you know how to play audio and video in the Gospel Library mobile app? Most content in the Gospel Library has an audio recording. When you are scrolled to the top of a chapter or article that has audio, you will see a floating audio button in the bottom right...
Hand Symbolism on Gravestones
BillionGraves has written an article about hand symbolism on gravestones, explaining what the symbols mean and how it can reveal how our ancestors lived and what they believed. One of the most common gravestone symbols on tombstones is the hand. There are clasped...
FamilySearch Is Creating the Largest Ever Family Tree of All Humanity
The non-profit organization FamilySearch is building the largest ever family tree of mankind. The massive Family Tree is attempting to identify every person who has ever lived on earth and link them together in generations back to Adam. Millions of volunteers are...
Safety Guidelines for Latter-day Saint Church Activities
The Church has issued it’s annual letter reaffirming safety guidelines for youth and adult activities. Church activities unite members as “fellow citizens” as described in Ephesians 2:19. In addition to providing education, entertainment, and opportunities for...
New Church Manual: Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church
The Church has announced a new, consolidated resource titled Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church. Beginning in 2024,this new single resource will support scripture study at home and will replace teacher manuals that have been used in Primary, Sunday School, Young...
Animated Videos Encourage Children to Follow the Covenant Path
The Church has published six videos on the Gospel for Kids YouTube channel that teach children about prayer, service, revelation, and forgiveness. Below is one example of the videos, “Serving in the Savior’s Way.” In this video, Matt and Miguel learn that...
Why Do Latter-Day Saint Church Leaders Use Middle Names?
Have you ever wondered why nearly all the Church leaders are referred to with a middle initial? That wasn’t always the norm, and LDS Living has written an article explaining the practice. When the Church was organized in 1830, middle names were just starting to...
How Can We Walk in God’s Light?
The For the Strength of Youth guide helps us understand that we can make better choices when we can see things clearly. That’s why light is so important; light makes it easier to see the right path. Heavenly Father has given us access to heavenly light—the gift of the...
How Many Ancestors Do You Have?
The article “How Many Ancestors Do I Have?” helps you determine how many ancestors you have. The formula is simple—the number doubles with every generation. You have 2 parents. Each of your parents has 2 parents, for a total of 4. They each have 2 parents...
How to Use the Study Tools in the Gospel Library App
Do you know about all the study tools available in the Gospel Library mobile app? In the Home section, under “Study Tools,” you will find four items: Annotations, Tags, Notebooks, and Study Plans. Annotations Annotations has all of the marks and notes you’ve created...Follow on social media