by Larry Richman | Dec 15, 2021
The Church History Library in Salt Lake City maintains a collection of Church records, the majority of which are available publicly. Such records may be helpful if you want to find information about an ancestor, see your stake’s submitted histories for an anniversary...
by Larry Richman | Dec 14, 2021
In a new video from the Church, “Shine Your Light So Others May See,” Sister Cordon shares a childhood experience when Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was hosted by her family on their farm in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Read Sister...
by Larry Richman | Dec 13, 2021
This article provides the history of the First Presidency Christmas devotionals and instructions on where to find the text or videos of the devotionals. History of First Presidency Christmas Devotionals First Presidency Christmas devotionals began as a yearly event to...
by Larry Richman | Dec 10, 2021
Latter-day Saints who served a mission since 2000 can choose to share their contact information with their former mission leaders through a new Mission Directory in the Member Tools app. A former missionary may opt in to this directory in his or her Church Account,...
by Larry Richman | Dec 9, 2021
Resources for the 2022 youth theme are now available on the 2022 youth theme website. The resources support the theme: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths”...
by Larry Richman | Dec 8, 2021
Disability Specialists A bishopric or stake presidency may call a ward or stake disability specialist to help individuals and families who have disabilities or who are caregivers of those with disabilities (see General Handbook, 38.8.28.9). The disability specialist...
by Larry Richman | Dec 7, 2021
Looking for youth music from the Church? Here is a list of where to find youth music on various platforms: Church Apps Gospel Library app. Tap Music, and then Youth Music to find the following collections of music for youth: Youth Music Festivals from 2021 and 2020...
by Larry Richman | Dec 6, 2021
The Church has released a youth Christmas album, “A Savior is Born,” on the following channels: Strive to Be YouTube channel Strive to Be channel on Spotify Strive to Be on Apple Music
by Larry Richman | Dec 3, 2021
This Christmas season, see an animated nativity projected on the ceiling of the Salt Lake Tabernacle for the first time. This new presentation, entitled “Peace on Earth,” uses shadow graphics, narration and musical underscore to tell the Christmas story in a...
by Larry Richman | Dec 2, 2021
Registration is now open for RootsTech 2022, the largest family history event in the world. The annual event, sponsored by FamilySearch, is being held online March 3–5, 2022. Register free at rootstech.org today. Learn more about RootsTech...
by Larry Richman | Dec 1, 2021
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following Christmas message on Friday, November 26, 2021: When we sing “Silent Night,” we know the life of that Babe of Bethlehem did not begin there, nor did it end on Calvary. In a...
by Larry Richman | Nov 30, 2021
Here’s a quick list of potential Christmas presents for Latter-day Saints. Church magazines. Give a gift subscription to the magazines to a family member, college student, or neighbor. You can also subscribe to have the conference Liahona sent to a loved one...
by Larry Richman | Nov 29, 2021
Sharing the gospel is easier than ever before! With the help of technology we have the ability to share the beautiful message of the restoration to the world in a matter of a few taps. A new video from the New York Syracuse Mission gives five easy ways to share the...
by Larry Richman | Nov 26, 2021
Becoming a disciple of Christ includes accepting and including all—even, and maybe especially, when they are different from you. “We value the kaleidoscope of others’ characteristics, perspectives, and talents. … We can bring our heritage, culture, and...
by Larry Richman | Nov 25, 2021
On this Thanksgiving Day, you may want to enjoy some of the following resources with your family and friends: “Gratitude” entry in Gospel Topics, which lists many additional resources See scripture references to giving thanks in the Topical Guide. And he...