by Larry Richman | Apr 23, 2020
The BYU Family History Technology Lab offers the game Record Quest that you and your family may enjoy. Record Quest is an engaging adventure game designed to teach kids family history research skills. Next time your kids want to play a video game, give them something...
by Larry Richman | Apr 21, 2020
Here is a list of free LDS books you can download to your Amazon Kindle. You can also get a free app to read Kindle books on smartphones and computers (Apple iOS, Android, Mac, and PC). Triple Combination: The Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, the Pearl of...
by Larry Richman | Apr 17, 2020
The First Presidency has issued guidelines on how to administer the Church in challenging times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic we are experiencing now. See the following: First Presidency Letter on Administrative Principles in Challenging Times Administrative...
by Larry Richman | Apr 16, 2020
Here is a list of free LDS books you can download to your Amazon Kindle. You can also get a free app to read Kindle books on smartphones and computers (Apple iOS, Android, Mac, and PC). Building Wealth for Building the Kingdom: A Financial Planning Guide for...
by Larry Richman | Apr 13, 2020
Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences scheduled to be held in the U.S. and Canada in 2020 have been postponed until 2021. Stakes invited to attend FSY conferences in 2020 will now attend in 2021. An updated...
by Larry Richman | Mar 31, 2020
The Church has published a collection of seven guidelines related to pandemic planning on the website safety.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Pandemic Planning: Home and Family Preparedness Pandemic Planning: Sheltering-in-Place Pandemic Planning: Social Distancing Pandemic...
by Larry Richman | Mar 24, 2020
The Church has published “A Special Message for Unsettling Times” as a supplement to the Ensign magazine. (Download a printable PDF.) We have all been affected by the recent pandemic and other challenging events around the world. It’s understandable that...
by Larry Richman | Mar 18, 2020
Brigham Young University has announced the availability of a high school diploma through Continuing Education’s Independent Study (BYU-IS) program. Students can continue to take BYU-IS courses to supplement their local graduation requirements, or they can now choose...
by Larry Richman | Mar 10, 2020
You are invited to submit your artwork to the Church’s 12th International Art Competition. The theme is “All Are Alike unto God,” in connection with 2 Nephi 26:33. If you are interested in sharing your talents, begin planning and producing art to...
by Larry Richman | Mar 9, 2020
Eight more episodes of the Book of Mormon Videos will be released beginning Friday, March 13. The videos tell stories from the books of Mosiah and Alma. Watch this trailer of the episodes covering Mosiah and Alma. Here is the release schedule for the 8 new videos:...
by Larry Richman | Feb 29, 2020
The BYU Family History Technology Lab offers some awesome Ancestor Games that you and your family can enjoy. Matching Game. Click on a card to reveal a photograph of a person from your FamilySearch Family Tree. Click on a second card to try and find a match to the...
by Larry Richman | Feb 21, 2020
The Church has published a transgender page in the Life Help section of the Church website. This resource provides a gospel context for understanding transgender individuals and is written in a helpful question-and-answer format. You can use this resource to gain hope...
by Larry Richman | Feb 14, 2020
The Church’s new Gospel Living app for youth, is now available worldwide in 15 languages. The app provides content that inspires youth to set goals and has links and tools to help them in their gospel learning and daily living. Editor’s note (16 Feb 2020):...
by Larry Richman | Feb 13, 2020
Volume 2 of the book Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days is now available. It is the inspiring story of the women and men who dedicated their lives to establishing the Church across the world. It covers the period from 1846-1893. Digital...
by Larry Richman | Feb 6, 2020
The Family History Guide offers an extensive list of family history activities for individuals, youth, and children. With a bit of planning and a list of ideas, family history activities can become part of your everyday lives and unite your family in remarkable ways....