Friend Magazine Begins Instagram Account
The Church’s Friend magazine has begun a new Instagram account at Instagram.com/thefriendmag with articles, artwork, and stories from children around the world. This is a place where you can find ready-made, kid-friendly Come, Follow Me activities, videos, crafts,...
More Church Disability Resources: Bible Videos in ASL and Audio Description, Gospel Symbols
The Church has added more resources for people with disabilities, including Bible Videos in ASL and audio description formats, 25 translated disability resource videos, and new and translated gospel symbols in nine languages. Bible Videos in ASL. The Church’s Bible...
Church Discontinues Temple Cornerstone Ceremonies
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following statement: Construction techniques have advanced to the point that cornerstones are no longer included in large buildings. Therefore, temple cornerstone ceremonies will no...
Guide to Church LDS History and Restoration Sites
LDS Living has created a Coast-to-Coast Guide of U.S. Church History and Restoration Sites to help families learn more about significant Church history sites that they may want to visit. The guide lets you follow the trail west as you pick a state from the list and...
A Gospel-Supported Pattern for Parenting
The Liahona magazine has published a pattern for parenting based on gospel principles and supporting research. This guide can help you create meaningful relationships, nurture faith and growth, and build unity and resilience in your family. The article identifies...
Church Uses Modular Construction to Build Temples Quicker While Preserving Quality
The Church is looking at ways to build temples more quickly, while still maintaining the highest quality construction. The typical process of building everything on site takes five to 10 years to build a temple. But with 49 temples under construction and 89 more...
Church Seeks Members Worldwide With Music Skills for Paid and Volunteer Opportunities
The Church is seeking Latter-day-Saints worldwide who have musical skills and want to be considered for projects, events, and productions produced by the Church. If you are interested, you can add your information to the Churchwide talent database. The talent database...
Do Gospel Teachings Conflict with the Latest Science?
What do you do if there seems to be a conflict between your understanding of the gospel and what you learn through science? Is the gospel wrong? Is science wrong? Neither. Bottom line: One day, we’ll see how everything fits together—but it might be after a lot of...
How to Sync the Gospel Library App Across Devices
Do you know how to sync your content from the Gospel Library mobile app across all your devices? If you plan on using study features like bookmarks, notes, or study plans, you will want to sign in with your Church Account in Gospel Library settings. When you’re signed...
Is It Wrong to Have Questions About the Church?
The section “Truth Will Make You Free” in the For the Strength of Youth guide explains that God wants us to always be learning and seeking truth. But when we have questions, how can we find answers? Having questions is not a sign of weakness or lack of...
How to Use Audio and Video in the Gospel Library App
Do you know how to play audio and video in the Gospel Library mobile app? Most content in the Gospel Library has an audio recording. When you are scrolled to the top of a chapter or article that has audio, you will see a floating audio button in the bottom right...
FamilySearch Is Creating the Largest Ever Family Tree of All Humanity
The non-profit organization FamilySearch is building the largest ever family tree of mankind. The massive Family Tree is attempting to identify every person who has ever lived on earth and link them together in generations back to Adam. Millions of volunteers are...
Safety Guidelines for Latter-day Saint Church Activities
The Church has issued it’s annual letter reaffirming safety guidelines for youth and adult activities. Church activities unite members as “fellow citizens” as described in Ephesians 2:19. In addition to providing education, entertainment, and opportunities for...
New Church Manual: Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church
The Church has announced a new, consolidated resource titled Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church. Beginning in 2024,this new single resource will support scripture study at home and will replace teacher manuals that have been used in Primary, Sunday School, Young...Follow on social media