Church Will Offer Magazines at No Cost
Households across the world will soon be eligible to get a print subscription to any or all of the Church magazines at no cost. Each household may sign up for one or all three global magazines: the Liahona (for adults), For the Strength of Youth (for youth ages...
Is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Politically Neutral?
The work of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints includes sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, strengthening individuals and families, and caring for those in need. The Church does not seek to elect government officials, support or oppose political parties,...
How Old Are the Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
The four most senior leaders of the Church are all over 90 years old: President Russell M. Nelson, Church President, is 98 and will turn 99 in September 2023. He is the oldest Church president in history. President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First...
What Happened to the Hill Cumorah?
Watch the video below to see what is happening now on the Hill Cumorah. You can also watch a virtual tour of Hill Cumorah in the video below. Hill Cumorah in Manchester, New York, is the place where Joseph Smith met annually with the angel Moroni from 1823 to...
First Presidency Announces 2023 Area Leadership Assignments
Area Presidency assignments have been announced by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that will become effective on August 1, 2023. See a chart of all the Area Presidencies. Learn more about these Area Presidency assignments....
New Ward-Based Features on the Gospel Library App
New features in the Gospel Library app help communicate to members the hymns selected for sacrament meetings and the topics for elders quorum and Relief Society lessons. Ward music coordinators and bishoprics can now select hymns in the Gospel Library app and members...
Church Provides $8.7 M Donation to American Red Cross
An ongoing collaboration between The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the American Red Cross, to help those impacted by disasters and serious medical conditions, will continue in 2023. The Church has announced a donation of $8.7 million to assist with...
Youth Music and Arts Festival, August 15, 2023
In the Worldwide Devotional for Youth on January 29 with Elder Gerrit W. Gong, youth were invited to submit original music, poetry, and art that expresses how Jesus Christ is their strength. These creative works must be submitted by May 22, 2023, to be considered for...
Worldwide Testimony Meeting for Youth, October 22, 2023
The youth of the Church will have a worldwide testimony meeting on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. local times. A short, prerecorded message focusing on Jesus Christ will be shown at the beginning of a locally planned and hosted testimony meeting for youth....
Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with President & Sister Oaks, May 21, 2023
Young adults ages 18-30, married or single, are invited to view a worldwide devotional from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on May 21, 2023, featuring President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency and his wife, Sister Kristen Oaks. Plan now to...
Spencer W. Kimball Journals Now Accessible
President Spencer W. Kimball’s personal journals are now accessible online through the Church History Catalog. Spanning decades, his journals tell the story of a devoted disciple and minister. They include entries for temple dedications, the 1978 revelation on the...
The Church in Review 2022
The Church’s Newsroom has published “A Look Back at the Church of Jesus Christ in 2022.” It shows how leaders and everyday members ministered around the world during the year. Watch this short video reviewing the year 2022, then read the article to...
Church Issues Instructions on Prayers in Second Hour Meetings
The Church has directed that Sunday School classes and Sunday elders quorum, Relief Society, Aaronic Priesthood quorum, and Young Women meetings should begin with a prayer. This is a change from the instructions given in October 2018 when the Church announced a change...
Church Emphasizes Young Single Adults, YSA Callings, Committees, Gathering Places
The Church issued a directive with ways to strengthen young single adults. The November 30, 2022 notice titled “Strengthening Young Single Adults,” includes the following guidelines: Young single adults lead YSA efforts. Members of the stake presidency, high council,...Follow on social media