Happy Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, 2026. See a list of What to Do for Mother’s Day—Simple, Meaningful Activities. “To Every Mother” is a non-denominational video message for Mother’s Day that was produced in association with several faith groups to...
New Gospel Library Features To Study More Effectively
New features in the Gospel Library can help you find daily inspiration, better participate in meetings, and increase the effectiveness of your gospel study. The following new features are available now in iOS and in Android. If you don’t see these new features,...
Church Provides Discussion Guide & Video for May 31st Fifth-Sunday Lesson on Religious Freedom
The First Presidency has announced a special fifth Sunday discussion on May 31, 2026, about moral agency and how the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence support religious liberty. The Church has created a discussion guide, “Celebrating the Founding of...
May is Mental Health Month. See Church Resources to Improve Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides a wealth of information and support for mental health. Below is a summary of the resources available. Mental Health Website The Mental Health website contains the following...
Book: American Principles of Freedom: A Latter-day Saint Perspective
As we celebrate this year the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, it is important to teach our children that freedom is a sacred gift from God and that protecting it is the work of every generation. I looked for, but couldn’t find, a good book that...
Where to Find Mother’s Day Gifts for Latter-Day Saints
Mother’s Day is May 10, 2026. Here are some key sources for Mother’s Day gifts for Latter-day Saints: Products for Mother from the Church’s online store or physical distribution stores. Mother’s Day picks from LDSBookstore.com. Digitize old...
How Parents and Youth Can Prepare For New Sunday Lessons
Beginning September 6, the lessons in Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women meetings will focus on truths in the updated edition of For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. This updated guide is available in the Gospel Library app, online, as a downloadable...
Friend to Friend Video for Children in May 2026 Features Elder and Sister Gong
A new Friend to Friend video for children titled “Friend to Friend: Prophets Guide Us to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ” will be available for streaming beginning Sunday, May 24, 2026. The video offers special messages for children by Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the...
New Young Women Age‑Group Names
The First Presidency has announced changes to age-group names for young women. The purpose of the new names is to “help young women understand their divine place in God’s work, to represent their spiritual dignity as His beloved daughters, and to highlight their...
Details About Sunday Lessons in Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women Meetings
Earlier this month, the First Presidency announced a change in the Sunday class schedule, beginning September 6, 2026. Adults and youth will attend Sunday School every week, followed by classes for priesthood quorums, young women, and Relief Society. Lessons in...
Download an Updated April 2026 Chart of General Authorities and General Officers
The Church News has prepared an updated chart of Church leaders that includes the eight new General Authority Seventies sustained in the April 2026 general conference. Also sustained at general conference, but not effective until August 1, were changes to the...
What is Taught in the Updated Edition of “For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices”?
Beginning the first Sunday in September, the lessons in Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women meetings will focus on truths in the updated edition of For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. This updated guide is available in the Gospel Library app,...
Area Leadership Assignments For 2026–2027
The First Presidency has announced the 2026–2027 area leadership assignments as well as adaptations that increase support in Area Presidencies to better meet the needs of a growing Church. These changes become effective on August 1, 2026. The adaptations include: Area...
Church Releases New Temple Square App
With the new Temple Square visitors’ center opening on May 18, and reservations for the Salt Lake Temple Open House becoming available on September 1, the Church has released the Temple Square App (available for Apple and Android) to manage your reservations and plan...Follow on social media