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...
by Larry Richman | Nov 24, 2021
Why Start a Journal? Journaling, writing a diary, calendaring, and scrapbooking are ways to record your experiences and write a personal history of your life. Starting the habit of journaling can be life changing. The benefits of journaling have been studied and...
by Larry Richman | Nov 23, 2021
General conference podcasts from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are now available in English on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. New episodes will be published twice a week (on Tuesdays and Fridays), each focusing on one of...
by Larry Richman | Nov 22, 2021
Beginning October 25, 2021, leaders in selected stakes will issue temple recommends—except recommends for living ordinances—using Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR) to print the recommends. Priesthood leaders may apply a digital signature to these recommends, or they...