by Larry Richman | Nov 18, 2021
Note (14 January 2022): The youth Face to Face event originally scheduled for January 29, 2022, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. due to the exposure of multiple Face to Face participants to COVID-19. Read more… A Face to Face event for...
by Larry Richman | Nov 17, 2021
In its ongoing effort to increase access to the blessing of education, BYU–Pathway Worldwide announced that as of Monday, November 1, it is offering a scholarship opportunity to every new student. The Heber J. Grant Scholarship will offer students enrolled in the...
by Larry Richman | Nov 15, 2021
The 2021 Luz de Las Naciones (Light of the Nations) is a showcase of Latino cultures from across the world. It will be broadcast on November 20, 2021. This year’s theme is “Una Luz Para Todos” (A Light for Everyone). The event will feature a cast of hundreds of Latino...
by Larry Richman | Nov 12, 2021
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that it will permanently close the cafeterias inside its temples in early 2022 to simplify temple operations. The cafeterias are currently closed due to the pandemic and will not reopen. Patrons attending...
by Larry Richman | Nov 11, 2021
In some countries, November 11 is a day to honor those who have served their county in the military. November 11 marks the anniversary of the end of World War I, and is commonly referred to as Armistice, Remembrance, or Veterans Day, depending on where you live. It is...
by Larry Richman | Nov 10, 2021
The Church is looking for 2,200 young single adult counselors (ages 19-30) to serve at the 250 FSY conferences that will be held in the U.S. and Canada in 2022. On average, counselors will serve for seven weeks between May and August 2022. These counselors will...
by Larry Richman | Nov 9, 2021
Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, will be open to the public this Christmas season with displays and limited lights. Construction and the COVID-19 pandemic have modified some of the plans for this year’s celebration, but families are invited to walk around parts...
by Larry Richman | Nov 8, 2021
The latest major update to the Gospel Library app has significant new features that make it easier to find inspiration through regular gospel study and to receive and record revelation. The Gospel Library is available for Apple iOS, Android, and Windows platforms, as...
by Larry Richman | Nov 5, 2021
The First Presidency Christmas devotional will be broadcast on December 5, 2021. It will include Christmas messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church and music by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. There will be no public...
by Larry Richman | Nov 3, 2021
Light the World Giving Machines will be available in 10 locations across the United States for people to donate to dozens of local and global charity organizations this Christmas season. The annual effort, organized by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...
by Larry Richman | Nov 2, 2021
The Church has issued the schedule of Churchwide broadcast events for 2022. This information is helpful to wards and stakes as they plan their calendars for 2022. January 9: Area devotionals for young adults (streaming in six areas) January 29: Worldwide event for...
by Larry Richman | Nov 1, 2021
The Church has released a YouTube channel designed specifically for children called Gospel for Kids. The Gospel for Kids YouTube channel will regularly share sing-along videos, “Come Draw With Me” videos, broadcasts, and stories from prophets and apostles. The YouTube...
by Larry Richman | Oct 27, 2021
Did you know that ChurchofJesusChrist.org has a help center to answer your questions about record keeping? The Help Center provides articles on several Church applications and resources. It also helps with ward and stake record keeping policies and procedures. Leader...
by Larry Richman | Oct 15, 2021
Children with divorced parents often attend Church meetings in both parents’ wards or branches. While only one unit may keep and update a child’s official membership record, an out-of-unit member record may be created in the secondary ward or branch he or she attends....
by Larry Richman | Oct 14, 2021
At the October 2021 general conference, Sister Sharon Eubank reported on the many ways the Church is responding to the divine mandate to care for the needy. As the first counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency and director of Latter-day Saint Charities,...