by Larry Richman | Sep 23, 2021
Every April and October, we have the privilege of hearing messages of inspiration and guidance at general conference. It is intended to be a revelatory experience as we learn from living prophets and apostles through the influence of the Holy Ghost. Proper preparation...
by Larry Richman | Sep 16, 2021
The Church has published updates to additional chapters of the General Handbook in more languages. These updates were previously published in English. The following chapters are now available in 23 languages in addition to English: Chapter 5: Stake Leadership Chapter...
by Larry Richman | Sep 15, 2021
The Church provides support for members serving in the armed forces—and their families. The Military Relations and Chaplain Services Division coordinates with and supports: Senior couples called as military relations missionaries. More than 258 chaplains are...
by Larry Richman | Sep 14, 2021
Consultants from the Church History Library have compiled a list of the most common questions they have received about Orrin Porter Rockwell. Below are the top five questions and answers about Orrin Porter Rockwell from the article “Ask Us: Top Five Reference...
by Larry Richman | Sep 13, 2021
When someone new visits church, you can help them feel that they belong. All it takes is love, inclusion, and an invitation. Watch the Church video “Inviting Others to Come and Stay.” Feeling welcomed is an essential part of belonging to a community....
by Larry Richman | Sep 10, 2021
One way to strengthen family relationships is to celebrate National Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 12, 2021. What is Grandparents Day? This year will mark the 43rd year that Grandparents Day has been observed in the United States. In 1978, the U. S. President...
by Larry Richman | Sep 7, 2021
Social media can be a fun way to share beliefs, gather ideas, and connect with friends and family. However, using this creative outlet also means we are bound to see posts, comments, and ideas that contradict or even attack our faith, which could leave us feeling...
by Larry Richman | Sep 3, 2021
The Church has released a new manual, Finding Strength in the Lord: Emotional Resilience. This manual is an addition to the family of self-reliance manuals that are used in self-reliance courses. This workbook can help you learn and put into practice principles of...
by Larry Richman | Sep 1, 2021
President Russell M. Nelson urged us to “expand our circle of love to embrace the whole human family” (Teachings of Russell M. Nelson [2018], 83). With so much diversity among God’s children, how can we create a community where all people live in harmony? Creating...
by Larry Richman | Aug 27, 2021
Latter-day Saints have a responsibility to welcome and help refugees. See this entry from the Church’s General Handbook, 38.8.35: 38.8.35 Refugees Many people have fled their homes seeking relief from violence, war, religious persecution, and life-threatening...
by Larry Richman | Aug 26, 2021
In a recent Church News podcast, Keith Erekson discussed the tools he uses to determine if information is accurate and true. He talked about accuracy, authenticity, reliability, fairness, and comprehensive search. There are many reasons to study Church history. It...
by Larry Richman | Aug 25, 2021
A new Church video in the “His Grace” series features a young Latter-day Saint man named Danor. He discusses the challenges he faced about race and priesthood when he joined the Church. Watch the video “Struggling with the History of Race and the...
by Larry Richman | Aug 24, 2021
Endowed members of the Church can purchase garments and temple clothing in the following ways: In person at a Distribution Services or Deseret Book store. Online at store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. By phone by calling the Global Service Center. Who May Buy Garments and...
by Larry Richman | Aug 23, 2021
Elder Jack N. Gerard of the Quorum of the Seventy had a discussion about overcoming prejudice with Rev. Amos C. Brown of the Third Baptist Church of San Francisco. Latter-day Saint leaders, including President Russell M. Nelson, have worked with Rev. Brown and others...
by Larry Richman | Aug 20, 2021
The First Presidency has encouraged ward and branch leaders to help members access print or digital magazine content from the Church in the following ways: Offer Magazines to Newly Baptized Members. After new members are baptized, show them how to access Church...