by Larry Richman | Sep 15, 2025
I love to watch standup comedy and have written several articles about Studio C, Humor U, and various clean standup comedians. One of my favorites is Dry Bar Comedy, the only clean stand-up comedy venue in Utah. They keep comedy “safe for work” and funny...
by Larry Richman | Sep 11, 2025
The following are the pageants sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Nauvoo and British Pageants The Nauvoo Pageant and the British Pageant are outdoor theatrical productions held in Nauvoo, Illinois, each July and August. The Nauvoo Pageant...
by Larry Richman | Sep 10, 2025
If you missed the Friend to Friend broadcast, “Sharing Jesus’s Love Through Service,” with Elder and Sister Kearon, it’s not too late to watch it with your children. The broadcast contained messages from Elder Patrick Kearon and the Primary General Presidency,...
by Larry Richman | Sep 9, 2025
I have written about VidAngel, which filters movies and TV shows on your streaming services to cut out things your family doesn’t want to see, such as profanity, sex, nudity, and immodesty. In 2016, VidAngel announced the launch of Angel Studios to begin...
by Larry Richman | Sep 8, 2025
The Church has announced that the youth theme for 2026 is “Walk with Me” (see Moses 6:34). Corresponding resources (including the theme song, additional music, sheet music, and downloadable artwork) will begin publishing at youth.ChurchofJesusChrist.org in some...
by Larry Richman | Sep 5, 2025
As President Russell M. Nelson approaches his 101th birthday, he just published an op-ed article in TIME magazine titled “We All Deserve Dignity and Respect.” It highlights not only his remarkable life and leadership, but also the spiritual insights that...
by Larry Richman | Sep 5, 2025
President Jeffrey R. Holland, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, has prepared a special message for youth. His message will be included in the October 2025 youth broadcast. President Emily Belle Freeman, Young Women General President, and President...
by Larry Richman | Sep 1, 2025
On September 9, 2025, President Russell M. Nelson turns 101 years old. He is the oldest living leader of a global church. President Nelson is well known as a peacemaker. He championed a partnership between the Church and the NAACP. He promotes interfaith dialogue. He...
by Larry Richman | Sep 1, 2025
Last year, the Church began publishing online an updated edition of the illustrated Doctrine and Covenants Stories to support the Come, Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants and Church history in 2025. The printed version in English is now available to...
by Larry Richman | Aug 29, 2025
Leaders, parents, and youth can learn more about various options in the Church Educational System (CES) through two livestream events in September, hosted by Brigham Young University, BYU–Hawaii, BYU–Idaho, BYU–Pathway Worldwide, Ensign College, and Seminaries and...
by Larry Richman | Aug 25, 2025
Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, hosts many free events, exhibits, and other experiences. See Visit Temple Square for updates about the renovation of the Salt Lake Temple and other buildings on Temple Square. Attend an open house tour of the newly renovated Salt...
by Larry Richman | Aug 20, 2025
Did you know that Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon in 65 working days? With a total of 492 manuscript pages, that’s a rate of 7.5 pages per day. Here are some resources to learn more about how the Book of Mormon was translated: “Book of Mormon...
by Larry Richman | Aug 18, 2025
From September 1 until December 15, bishops and branch presidents are asked to meet with members of the Church for a tithing declaration interview. This is a yearly opportunity for families to meet with the bishop to discuss their payment of tithing. This is primarily...
by Larry Richman | Aug 12, 2025
Google Photos has released some new features powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Photo-to-Video The photo-to-video feature in Google photos can turn any photo into a six-second video animation. Today, there are two options: “Subtle movements” adds gentle,...
by Larry Richman | Aug 8, 2025
This article is available as a free downloadable PDF. See other how-to guides on LDS365. This article explains how to plan and hold a funeral for a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When a member of the Church dies, family members should...