How to Prepare for General Conference Coming Next Weekend
Every April and October, we have the privilege of hearing messages of inspiration and guidance at general conference. It is intended to be a revelatory experience as we learn from living prophets and apostles through the influence of the Holy Ghost. If you prepare,...
How to Print Your Church Donor Statement For Tithing Declaration Which Begins Sep 1
Tithing declaration (formerly “tithing settlement”) begins September 1 and continues through December 15. To prepare for meeting with the bishop in tithing declaration, here are instructions on how to print your donor statement. Go to...
How to Listen to the Scriptures Using Gospel Voice with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
You can use the Church’s Gospel Voice (an Amazon Alexa skill and a Google Assistant) to listen to the scriptures on Alexa and Google Assistant smart speaker devices. Just say, “Alexa, open Gospel Voice,” or, “Hey, Google, talk to Gospel Voice.” You can also use...
How to Browse the Internet Safely
Entire websites can be set up as scams meant to infect the security of your computer and access your personal information. Remember to double-check every site that you visit. Here are tips to help identify if a website is fake: Make sure the site’s URL doesn’t have...
How to Shop Online Safely
Online shopping is common and generally safe—as long as you buy from reputable vendors. For example, Amazon provides a buyers guarantee even for purchases from third-party merchants. However, if you purchase directly from a merchant through a social media ad, you may...
How to Clean Gravestones on Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, take the time to clean the gravestones of your ancestors. Cleaning can turn back time to make your loved one’s final resting place nearly as beautiful as the day their family members gathered there to wish them farewell. Some weathering, erosion,...
How to Research Information on the Internet
Research skills are important, whether we are searching for diet tips, information about political issues, or answers to religious questions. I often hear people justify their positions with the phrase “I’ve done the research.” That typically means...
How to Use Media in the Church Classroom With or Without an Internet Connection
Using videos and pictures in the classroom can enhance any gospel lesson. It can bring a spiritual tone that leaves memorable and lasting impressions. The Church’s Media Library available online and in the Gospel Library app offers many resources for teaching,...
How to Print Your Official 2023 Tax Summary Statement of Church Donations
It’s time for Latter-day Saints in the United States to begin preparing their tax returns. Here’s how to print your official statement of donations to the Church. Go to donations.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Or navigate to it on ChurchofJesusChrist.org by...
How to Order Latter-day Saint Materials from the Church’s Store
Store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org is the online store where you can order materials from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This site is the global, online catalog for ordering Church materials such as scriptures, books, manuals, magazines, DVDs, art, music,...
How to Watch Previous First Presidency Christmas Devotionals
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...
How to Use the Church Calendar
The Church’s tool to manage ward and stake calendars was overhauled in November 2022. Some features have been updated and improved over the past year. To access your ward and stake calendar, go to ChurchofJesusChrist.org and click Tools in the upper right corner...
How to Start a Gratitude Journal
Keeping a gratitude journal can help you find more things to be grateful about. The following ideas from FamilySearch can help you get started. Learn more in the article “Keeping a Gratitude Journal.”
How to Create a Family Emergency Communication Plan if Phones Are Down
If phones are down in an emergency, how will you communicate with your family? Preparing your family for how to communicate is one of the best tools you can give them in the event of an emergency. Immediately knowing where to go and whom to call can help you think...Follow on social media