Original Book of Mormon Manuscript Released in New Book
The Church has published the first complete photographic record of what remains of the original manuscript of the Book of Mormon. Color photographs and color-coded transcriptions have been published in a new book titled The Joseph Smith Papers: Revelations and...
General Handbook Specifies New Responsibilities for Primary Counselors
Among the recent updates to the General Handbook are some specific responsibilities for counselors in Primary presidencies to help them focus on helping parents prepare their children to enter and progress on the covenant path. The Primary president may now assign a...
1950 U.S. Census Data Coming April 2022
On April 1, 2022, images of the 1950 U.S. Federal Census will be released for the first time. Unlike previous census years, these records will be available as free digital images. Upon its release, the 1950 U.S. Census Community Project, a joint initiative between...
New Pamphlet Urges Understanding Between Muslims and Latter-day Saints
A new 35-page pamphlet, Muslims and Latter-day Saints: Beliefs, Values, and Lifestyles, introduces Muslims (followers of Islam) and Latter-day Saints (members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) to each other. The pamphlet is available at...
Teaching Strategies for Children with Disabilities
The Church provides resources that can help teachers better serve people of all abilities. One of these resources is a video series with techniques teachers can use to help all children learn in the classroom, especially in cases where a child has a disability. See...
Latest Updates: Temples Continue to Operate during Pandemic
Church temples continue to operate during the pandemic. Safety protocols and limited capacity have kept temple ordinances available in spite of COVID-19. Read the Latest News on Temple Reopenings On January 14, 2022, the Temple Department released the following...
Face to Face Event for Youth Rescheduled from January 29 to March 9, 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. The Face to Face event focusing on the 2022 youth theme of “Trust in...
Church Membership and Languages Worldwide
These two charts give an overview of the demographics of Church members worldwide, in terms of where they live and the languages they speak. Where Latter-day Saints Live About 40% of Church members live in the United States and about 40% live in Latin America....
How to Subscribe to the Church News in Print, Online, Email, Mobile, and Podcast
The Church News began as a section of the Deseret News in 1931. Throughout the years, it has reported the news and growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the ministry of its leaders as a living record of the Restoration. Here are all the ways...
Resources to Enhance Your Gospel Study in 2022
Come, Follow Me in 2022 will focus on the Old Testament. Studying the doctrine, principles, and stories of the Old Testament can strengthen your covenant relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. You can find each week’s lesson in Come, Follow Me—For...
Clerks Should Update Meeting Times for 2022
If your ward or branch meeting times changed at the beginning of the year, the ward or branch clerk should update the meeting times so they display accurately in various Church systems, such as the meetinghouse locator at maps.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. A leader or...
How to Understand Your Patriarchal Blessing
When was the last time you read your patriarchal blessing? In a world full of important decisions, your patriarchal blessing serves as a personal compass to help guide you through the challenges of mortality. A patriarchal blessing is a revelation to the recipient …...
22 Simple Resources to Help Children Learn the Gospel in 2022
The Primary General Presidency has published an article in the Church News listing 22 simple resources that you can easily access to help children learn the gospel in 2022. Here are the first four resources in the list: Sing songs as part of your “Come, Follow...
Old Testament Resources to Support Your 2022 Study
This year, the Old Testament and Pearl of Great Price are the focus of our Come, Follow Me study. The Church resources include the following: For individuals and families: manual, videos, and Old Testament Stories Throughout the manual, look for a new section titled...Follow on social media