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...
Video: Struggling with the History of Race and the Priesthood
A new Church video in the “His Grace” series features a young Latter-day Saint man named Danor. He discusses the challenges he faced about race and priesthood when he joined the Church. Watch the video “Struggling with the History of Race and the...
How to Order Latter-day Saint Garments and Temple Clothing
Endowed members of the Church can purchase garments and temple clothing in the following ways: In person at a Distribution Services or Deseret Book store. Online at store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. By phone by calling the Global Service Center. Who May Buy Garments and...
Discussion on How to Overcome Prejudice
Elder Jack N. Gerard of the Quorum of the Seventy had a discussion about overcoming prejudice with Rev. Amos C. Brown of the Third Baptist Church of San Francisco. Latter-day Saint leaders, including President Russell M. Nelson, have worked with Rev. Brown and others...
Providing Church Magazines to Children, Youth, and New Members
The First Presidency has encouraged ward and branch leaders to help members access print or digital magazine content from the Church in the following ways: Offer Magazines to Newly Baptized Members. After new members are baptized, show them how to access Church...
How to Prepare a Talk in Church
Few people enjoy public speaking, but with a little preparation and practice, you can do it. Speaking is an important way we help each other in the Church. Preparation Here are a few key ideas about preparing a talk. When you get the assignment to speak, start praying...
JustServe Mobile App Helps You Find Service Opportunities
JustServe has a mobile app that lets you browse and search for service opportunities or post a project with an organization. The app gives you the main features of JustServe.org to help you find volunteer opportunities while on the go. It can link into your phone’s...The WANDER Method to Family History Research
Learn tips to family history research in the video, “The Genealogy Research Process: The WANDER Method,” from RootsTech 2021. Genealogy research isn’t a matter of just getting more and more records. Research isn’t usually a straight line. The drive...
Share Church Resources With Friends in Need
The Church has powerful resources that can bless our lives. These include courses and tools for improving self-reliance and education, participating in family history, learning a language, and getting help to face life’s challenges. They are not only for...
The Savior Understands YOU
In the video below, “The Savior Understands Me,” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland explains that the Savior understands how you feel. In a way we don’t quite understand, the Atonement of Jesus Christ allowed Him to experience everything we are going through, so He...
Helping People with Disabilities Participate in Virtual Meetings
Holding virtual Church meetings can introduce some unique challenges for those with disabilities. Here are some tips on helping everyone feel included, no matter the circumstance: Personally invite them to participate. Explore accessible formats with them. For...
Connecting with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Church, What to Do (and Not Do)
Do you know someone who is deaf or hard of hearing? Do you know what to do and what to say? Here are some tips in an infographic from the Church. Ask how they want to be included and involved. When talking, make sure they can see your mouth. Get the person’s attention...
6 Steps to Hosting a Successful Indexing Event
From the article “Six Steps to Hosting a Successful Indexing Event.” Indexing events are a great tool for helping people get involved in temple and family history work. As we make family discoveries possible through indexing, we are inspired to gather...Follow on social media