by Larry Richman | Apr 3, 2019
At the general conference every six months, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issues an official World Report of Church news and events around the world. The video below is the April 2019 edition of The Word Report: The world report is also...
by Larry Richman | Apr 3, 2019
The Church provides a number of short URLs (also called “vanity URLs”) that you can use to quickly access general conference online. Conference Page conference.ChurchofJesusChrist.org or gc.ChurchofJesusChrist.org take you directly to the main general...
by Larry Richman | Apr 2, 2019
General conference is intended to be a revelatory experience as we learn from living prophets and apostles through the influence of the Holy Ghost. Proper preparation will help ensure that you get the most out of your conference experience. As you prepare for general...
by Larry Richman | Apr 1, 2019
General Conference may be one of the best ways to introduce your friends to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This article provides references to help you explain to others what general conference is all about and to invite them to watch the upcoming...
by Larry Richman | Mar 29, 2019
In the video “One on One,” Troy Russell shares how he was able to find joy and peace again after the loss of their son Austen in a tragic accident. Troy’s friend John showed a great example of being a friend and listening. By ministering to him,...
by Larry Richman | Mar 29, 2019
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers...
by Larry Richman | Mar 28, 2019
The New Era magazine has prepared a General Conference Notebook: Your Guide to Prepare for and Learn from General Conference: April 2019. It was mailed to subscribers along with the New Era. It is also available for download so you can print more copies if you want....
by Larry Richman | Mar 22, 2019
Today, the First Presidency announced that beginning in 2020, the course of study for seminary will shift to an annual calendar and classes will study the same book of scripture used for the Come, Follow Me curriculum each year. Students will continue to attend...
by Larry Richman | Mar 14, 2019
In the midst of three days of dedicatory ceremonies for the Rome Italy Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, all members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles gathered on March 11, 2019, for a historic group photo. It is...
by Larry Richman | Mar 7, 2019
An important article in the March Ensign explains that women are essential participants in the work God accomplishes through His priesthood power. I’ve come to recognize as never before the importance of understanding the priesthood and its associated blessings for...
by Larry Richman | Mar 5, 2019
The Church recently changed policies regarding temple workers. The following information was conveyed to stake and ward leaders in the notice “Temple Policy Adjustments,” dated March 1, 2019: The First Presidency has approved adjustments to the following...
by Church Newsroom | Mar 4, 2019
A new Church policy now allows patrons to use cell phones and other electronic devices in the temple office for printing Family Ordinance Requests and family name cards. Otherwise, cell phones and other electronic devices should be turned off and placed in a locker...
by Larry Richman | Mar 1, 2019
On Thursday, February 28, Elder David A. Bednar, Elder Gary E. Stevenson, and Elder Dale G. Renlund spoke at a Temple and Family History Leadership Meeting. If you missed this inspirational, live-streamed event, you can view it online. Their messages were directed to...
by Larry Richman | Feb 20, 2019
Volume 1 of the book Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days is now available in print in 14 languages. The First Presidency has encouraged “all to read the book [Saints] and make use of the supplementary material available online.” Books...
by Larry Richman | Feb 18, 2019
The new Study Plans feature in the Gospel Library app helps you set up a schedule and reminders for studying scriptures, conference talks, and lessons. If you like to make lists, set goals, and check off accomplishments, you’ll love the new Study Plans feature in the...