Church Announces Changes to Strengthen Youth
In general conference, changes were announced to strengthen youth. Read a summary of the changes on the Church’s Newsroom site. Read a letter with details about the changes that was sent to ward and stake leaders. Below is the revised Young Women...
Church Adjusts Policy for Witnessing Ordinances
Today, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent the following letter to Church leaders and members: Dear Brothers and Sisters: Witnessing Ordinances Early in this dispensation, the Lord instructed that “in the...
Church Newsroom Facebook and Instagram Accounts Merge with Main Church Pages
The social media accounts of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continue to unify to improve usage of the correct name of the Church and simplify the Church’s social media presence. The Church Newsroom Facebook and Instagram accounts have merged with the...
Book of Mormon Videos to be Released; Watch Trailer for 1 Nephi
Stories from the Book of Mormon are coming to life in a new live-action video series titled “Book of Mormon Videos.” This video series is produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The first video of the series will be available September...
BYU-Pathway Worldwide Offers Disruptive Innovation in Higher Education
BYU-Pathway Worldwide is disrupting higher education by offering a full private college education for less than $8,760. Compare that with the average private school degree of over $180,000 or a public school degree of over $80,000. With over 45,000 students,...
Church Launches Protection Training for Leaders of Children and Youth
As part of an ongoing effort to protect children and youth, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has launched an online training course for all adults who interact with children and youth in their Church assignments. The Church does not tolerate abuse of...
Video: Church Membership & Temple Growth “The Gospel Shall Roll Forth”
The video “The Gospel Shall Roll Forth” shows the growth in number of stakes and temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1830 to 2017. The video was provided by the Church’s Gospel Media Library at...
Join President Russell M. Nelson in 95th Birthday Celebration
Guest artists for President Russell M. Nelson’s 95th birthday celebration, scheduled for September 6, 2019, have been announced. Latter-day Saint performing artists Jenny Oaks Baker & Family Four, GENTRI, The Bonner Family, Nathan Pacheco, and Donny Osmond will...
First Chapter of Saints Vol. 2 Now Online and in July Magazines
The first 8 chapters of volume 2 of Saints: No Unhallowed Hand will be available to read before the full book is published in February 2020. Chapter 1 is now online at saints.ChurchofJesusChrist.org, in the Gospel Library app, and in the July issue of the Ensign...
Updates to Names of Church Resources
Many of the Church’s resources have been renamed to better reflect the name of the Church and convey our commitment to follow Jesus Christ. The following resources have been changed to align with direction from Church leaders: LDS Tools app is now Member Tools. (This...
Couples Married Civilly Now Authorized for Immediate Temple Marriage
New policy sets single global standard The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that a civil marriage between a man and a woman will no longer necessitate waiting a year for that couple to be to married (or sealed) in a...
Church’s Children and Youth Initiative to Begin January 2020
The Church is moving forward on its new global initiative for children and youth that will become available to millions of Latter-day Saint children and youth beginning in January 2020. It will replace the current scouting, Personal Progress, Duty to God, and Faith in...
Download General Authority Chart Updated April 2019
An updated chart of General Authorities and General Officers is now available to download. The chart reflects leadership changes announced during the April 2019 general conference. The chart will appear in the May 2019 issues of the Ensign and Liahona magazines...
Salt Lake Temple to Close, Temple Square to be Remodeled
Today, the Church announced that the historic Salt Lake Temple will close December 29, 2019 for about four years for extensive renovation. In addition, significant modifications will be made to Temple Square and the adjoining plaza near the Church Office Building. The...Follow on social media