by Larry Richman | Mar 9, 2022
A million-plus participants enjoyed more than 1,500 interactive experiences in at least 30 languages during RootsTech 2022 on March 3–5, 2022, with many more planning to access content on RootsTech.org throughout the coming year. If you missed out, you can still...
by Larry Richman | Mar 8, 2022
The Church has translated the Book of Mormon into 115 languages. Most of these translations are the full Book of Mormon, while some have only selected portions translated. The Church News has prepared maps that show where each the 115 languages are spoken. See the...
by Larry Richman | Mar 7, 2022
FamilySearch now uses state-of-the-art handwriting recognition and artificial intelligence to index billions of historical records so you can find your ancestors. A volunteer experience called Get Involved lets you quickly verify that this technology has interpreted...
by Larry Richman | Mar 4, 2022
The Church History Library has merged its Pioneer Database and Missionary Database into a single, combined research tool called the Church History Biographical Database. This new, expanded website contains information about more than 100,000 pioneers and missionaries...
by Larry Richman | Mar 3, 2022
RootsTech 2022 begins today! During this free virtual conference, you can watch inspirational speakers on the main stage, enjoy great learning opportunities, and interact with vendors from around the globe. You can also chat with other attendees, discover the latest...
by Larry Richman | Mar 2, 2022
Experience Relatives at RootsTech to see if you are related to your friends. Relatives at RootsTech has been popular at the in-person RootsTech conferences in the past. When RootsTech became virtual worldwide in 2021, nearly 500,000 people used the app in just 4 days....
by Larry Richman | Mar 1, 2022
Latter-day Saint children ages 3–11, their parents, and Primary leaders and teachers were invited to a “Friend to Friend” event last Saturday. The 30-minute program featured singalongs, arts and crafts, and messages about baptism, the Holy Ghost, and the Sacrament....
by Larry Richman | Feb 28, 2022
The RootsTech 2022 conference begins this Thursday. To take advantage of all that the conference will offer, what can you do to prepare for it? Here are some ideas: Create your FamilySearch account if you haven’t already done so. Make sure you are registered at...
by Larry Richman | Feb 25, 2022
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square broadcasts the program “Music & the Spoken Word” every Sunday in the following 16 languages: English, English (British), Spanish, Portuguese, French, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, Romanian, Hungarian, German, Italian,...
by Larry Richman | Feb 24, 2022
What happens after we die? Many of us wonder about that. We lived before we came to earth, and we will continue to live after we die. Knowing this plan can provide comfort and peace about death. While we mourn for those loved ones we’ve lost, there is hope—death is...
by Larry Richman | Feb 23, 2022
Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Rosana, will be the featured keynote speakers on Saturday, March 5, during Family Discovery Day a free, all-virtual event held during RootsTech 2022. Register FREE at RootsTech.org to enjoy the...
by Larry Richman | Feb 22, 2022
On March 17, 2022, the Relief Society will celebrate its 180th anniversary. The Relief Society General Presidency has issued an invitation for women to prepare for that milestone by serving in their communities. Sister Sharon Eubank, issued an invitation on Facebook...
by Larry Richman | Feb 21, 2022
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent the following letter to leaders worldwide updating guidelines regarding COVID-19. They encourage local leaders to determine needs for masks and other protocols. Dear Brothers and Sisters:...
by Larry Richman | Feb 18, 2022
Watch the video “Living with Purpose” from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Finding your purpose can give you direction toward a life happiness and meaning. Coming to understand who you are, serving others, and seeking personal revelation...
by Larry Richman | Feb 17, 2022
The Church will offer instruction for leaders about temple and family history as part of RootsTech 2022 on March 3, 2022. The theme of this instruction is “Joyfully Bound to the Savior with Ordinances and Covenants: The Blessings of Power and Protection.” Messages...