July 2020 Updates to General Handbook
Additional chapters of the General Handbook have been revised. The chapters for the Elders Quorum, Relief Society, Sunday School, and Teaching the Gospel have been rewritten. Other chapters have been updated. Several updates have been made to Chapter 38, “Church...
Salt Lake Temple Time Capsule Is Opened After 128 Years
Church historians have opened the time capsule that sat at the top of the Salt Lake Temple for 128 years. The time capsule was cemented within the 3,800-pound circular granite capstone at the feet of the Moroni statue. Although most items within the temple capstone...
COVID-19 Delays Filming of Seasons 4 & 5 for Book of Mormon Videos
The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the filming of additional episodes of the Book of Mormon Videos series. The Church has released videos covering the events from the Book of Mormon through Alma 42. Filming for 3 Nephi and Ether was scheduled for this summer, but will...
Church Publishes Discourses of Eliza R. Snow
The Church has launched the website The Discourses of Eliza R. Snow as a place to publish all of the discourses of Eliza R. Snow, a prominent pioneer and women’s leader in the history of the Church. This marks the first time her inspirational sermons have been...
Exceptions to Dress Standards for Young Missionary Elders
The Church has announced exceptions to the dress standards for young men serving as missionaries. Under the updated guidelines, the standard missionary attire is reemphasized, which includes a white shirt and tie and, in some areas, a suit coat. In approved teaching...
October 2020 General Conference Will Be Virtual Only
The October 2020 general conference sessions will follow the same pattern as the conference held in April of this year. The general sessions will be broadcast as usual, but will not be open to the public. Below is the text of the letter from the First Presidency,...
News of the Church Is Now Merged at Newsroom.ChurchofJesusChrist.org
The Church has merged two separate news sources and will now publish all official announcements, news, and events in a single location. Previously, the Church News and Events page published news for members and the Newsroom was for the public and news media. Now all...
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Filming the Bicentennial Proclamation on the Restoration
In preparation for the 200th anniversary of the First Vision, President Russell M. Nelson retraced the steps of the Prophet Joseph Smith into the Sacred Grove and delivered a bold proclamation to the world declaring the ongoing Restoration of The Church of Jesus...
First Presidency Guidelines for Safely Returning to Church Meetings and Activities
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles have authorized that some Church meetings and activities may be resumed on a limited basis using a careful, phased approach. In a letter to members, the First Presidency issued general guidelines and Area...
First Presidency Announces Phased Reopening of Latter-day Saint Temples
The First Presidency announced the limited reopening of temples beginning May 11 as part of a four-phase reopening process. They expressed gratitude and emphasized caution, safety, and wisdom as COVID-19–related restrictions begin to lift. “With profound gratitude to...
President Nelson Addresses Reintegration of Church Church Worship and Activities
President Russell M. Nelson posted a video today addressing when we may resume meetings, missionary service, and temple service. Current situations are being monitored closely and the Church will move forward with caution. The prophet assures that step-by-step...
Seminary and Institute Graduation Exercises
The Church has updated its guidelines for seminary and institute graduations. See A Guide to Seminary and Institute Graduation Exercises both online and in the Gospel Library app. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Church leaders will determine how to distribute diplomas...
Church Leaders Encourage Participation in Government Censuses
From Church Newsroom: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes “in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law” (Articles of Faith 1:12). For many governments around the world, one of these...
Prophet Calls for Good Friday Fast for Relief from COVID-19
President Russell M. Nelson invited everyone around the world to fast and pray on Good Friday, April 10, 2020 for relief from the COVID-19 pandemic. “I invite all, including those not of our faith, to fast and pray on Good Friday, April 10, that the present...
