Preparing Your Child for Temple Baptisms and Confirmations
The Church has published a series of five articles to help parents prepare their children to participate in temple baptisms and confirmations. Young women and ordained young men can receive temple recommends beginning January of the year they turn 12. Don’t wait...
High School Diplomas Now Available from BYU
For decades, Brigham Young University operated an in-person high school, and its spirit lives on today. BYU Online High School offers flexible enrollment options that include inspiring social interactions and live classes with full-time teachers. BYU Online High...
How to Research Your Priesthood Line of Authority
Editor’s note (June 19, 2025): For updated instructions, see “How to Request Your Priesthood Line of Authority.” The Church History department has published a guide to research your priesthood line of authority in the article “Priesthood Line...
What Happens in Sunday Meetings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gather each Sunday to worship God and teach one another the gospel of Jesus Christ. All are welcome to attend, and members will have the chance to pray, give talks, and teach lessons if they want to. These...
New Settings in Church Account for Preferred Language and Personalization
Your Church Account profile has new settings you may want to update. Preferred Language This field on the Personal Information page lets you indicate the language you speak and understand the best. It may be different than what other people in your home or ward...
Video: What is a Missionary and Why Are They Here?
This video created by missionaries explains what missionaries do. Posted by Hunter Evans on Sunday, January 31, 2021
How to Support Family and Friends Who Have Left the Church
When we value our membership and covenants in the Lord’s church, it can be anguishing to watch the people we love step away from them. We can feel hurt and then allow this hurt to dictate our behavior. This only drives a wedge in our relationships. How can we support...
How to Include Church Members from Different Cultures
Many Church members attend wards that aren’t in their native language or are from a culture that’s different from theirs. This could include people who move from a different area or country, international students, or even refugees. Regardless of where we come from,...
ChurchofJesusChrist.org Offers New “My Home” Page
The Church’s website ChurchofJesusChrist.org now offers a personalized “My Home” page. When you log in to ChurchofJesusChrist.org, you will now have resources personalized just for you, including your calling, inspirational content, and quick access...
Church’s Position on Abortion
Following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has updated its topic page on abortion. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes in the sanctity of human life. Therefore, the Church opposes elective...
Church Publishes Topic “Organic Evolution”
The Church has published a topic on “Organic Evolution” in the Church History Topics. The topic gives an overview of the modern science of evolution and recounts statements by leaders of the Church regarding evolution. The Church “has no official...
RootsTech 2023 Will Be Both Online and In-Person, March 2-4, 2023
RootsTech, the world’s largest family history gathering, is back in 2023 with an in-person event in Salt Lake City to complement its massive online conference. Mark your calendars for March 2–4, 2023, to join millions of virtual and in-person attendees for inspiring...
Church Donation Categories Simplified
To simplify the donation process, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has simplified the donation categories. General Offerings. This new donation category is now available when donating online and on the printed donation slip. It replaces the previous...
Filming Begins for Final Season of Book of Mormon Videos
The “Book of Mormon Videos” project is nearing completion with its fifth and final season currently in production. This Church project brings to life scriptural accounts found in the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. In total, 45 episodes are spread...Follow on social media