Support for Latter-day Saints Who Serve in the Military
The Church provides support for members serving in the armed forces—and their families. The Military Relations and Chaplain Services Division coordinates with and supports: Senior couples called as military relations missionaries. More than 258 chaplains are...
Top 5 Questions about Orrin Porter Rockwell
Consultants from the Church History Library have compiled a list of the most common questions they have received about Orrin Porter Rockwell. Below are the top five questions and answers about Orrin Porter Rockwell from the article “Ask Us: Top Five Reference...
Everyone is Welcome at Church
When someone new visits church, you can help them feel that they belong. All it takes is love, inclusion, and an invitation. Watch the Church video “Inviting Others to Come and Stay.” Feeling welcomed is an essential part of belonging to a community....
Celebrate Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 12, 2021
One way to strengthen family relationships is to celebrate National Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 12, 2021. What is Grandparents Day? This year will mark the 43rd year that Grandparents Day has been observed in the United States. In 1978, the U. S. President...
2021 Church Music Festival
On September 17, 2021, you are invited to participate in the Church Music Festival. It will be a virtual concert to showcase music from the annual Church Music Submission. Music submitted annually is published in the Church music library for members to use freely,...
What Have the Scriptures and Prophets Taught about Disabilities?
Having a disability can raise some deep questions, both for the individual and their loved ones. Understanding the principles surrounding this topic can offer more hope and strength. The Church’s website about disabilities provides an overview of what is taught...
How to Defend Your Beliefs on Social Media
Social media can be a fun way to share beliefs, gather ideas, and connect with friends and family. However, using this creative outlet also means we are bound to see posts, comments, and ideas that contradict or even attack our faith, which could leave us feeling...
How to Handle Food Allergies at Church
Food allergies and reactions to food can have a significant effect on a person’s physical and emotional health and ability to participate in Church meetings and activities. How can we administer the sacrament in a way that ensures the safety of someone who has food...
Church Releases New Emotional Resilience Manual
The Church has released a new manual, Finding Strength in the Lord: Emotional Resilience. This manual is an addition to the family of self-reliance manuals that are used in self-reliance courses. This workbook can help you learn and put into practice principles of...
VIDEO: Pray for Eyes to See as He Sees
In the Church video “Pray for Eyes to See as He Sees,” Sister Michelle Craig suggests that we pray to God to open our eyes to see things we might not normally see. “Jesus Christ sees people deeply,” says Michelle Craig of the Young Women General...
September 2021 Liahona Focuses on Respect for All of God’s Children and Overcoming Racism and Prejudice
President Russell M. Nelson urged us to “expand our circle of love to embrace the whole human family” (Teachings of Russell M. Nelson [2018], 83). With so much diversity among God’s children, how can we create a community where all people live in harmony? Creating...
Are Service Animals Allowed at Church?
Service animals often accompany people with particular disabilities to help them with their day-to-day activities. Other people have animals for emotional support. Are both service animals and emotional support animals allowed in Church buildings? Definitions A...
Latter-day Saint Responsibility to Welcome and Help Refugees
Latter-day Saints have a responsibility to welcome and help refugees. See this entry from the Church’s General Handbook, 38.8.35: 38.8.35 Refugees Many people have fled their homes seeking relief from violence, war, religious persecution, and life-threatening...
5 Tools to Help You Evaluate Information about the Church
In a recent Church News podcast, Keith Erekson discussed the tools he uses to determine if information is accurate and true. He talked about accuracy, authenticity, reliability, fairness, and comprehensive search. There are many reasons to study Church history. It...Follow on social media