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Apostles Use Instagram to Share Savior’s Message
President Russell M. Nelson, along with his counselors in the First Presidency and members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, can use Instagram to share the light of Jesus Christ and personal experiences that have taught them about the principles of the gospel....
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2018 First Presidency Christmas Devotional
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites Church members, their families, and friends to participate in the First Presidency’s annual Christmas devotional on Sunday, December 2, 2018. The devotional will include messages from...
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Church to Discontinue Some Pageants and Modify Others
On October 27, the Church announced that, while “local celebrations of culture and history may be appropriate” to celebrate and spread the gospel message, “larger productions, such as pageants, are discouraged.” The statement said that plans were underway "to...
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President Nelson Shares Insights of Global Ministry, Says Process of Church Restoration Continues
In this video interview, President Russell M. Nelson and Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shared insights about their recent travels in South America. The temple dedication in Chile was the final event on their nine-day tour to five South...
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Stake-Based Institute Options
Priesthood leaders are encouraged to make institute accessible to all young single adults (YSAs). Stake presidents have the option of creating stake-based institutes for YSAs who don't have access to existing campus institute programs. Since their implementation in...
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A New Balance between Gospel Instruction in the Home and in the Church
As part of ongoing efforts to help Latter-day Saints “learn doctrine, strengthen faith, and foster greater personal worship,” President Russell M. Nelson announced adjustments to help balance and connect the unique and essential ways members worship and learn and live...
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Mormon Tabernacle Choir Changes Name to “The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square”
The world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir is changing its name to “The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.” The name modification follows an August 2018 statement by President Russell M. Nelson requesting the use of the full name of The Church of Jesus Christ of...
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Learn About What’s Coming for LDS Children and Youth in 2020
On May 8 of this year, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced plans for new resources for girls and boys, young women, and young men coming in 2020. Some have wondered if camps and activities would continue to be a part of the experience for...
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Watch LDS Face to Face with Elder Cook Answering Questions About Church History
In case you missed the live Face to Face devotional with Elder Quentin L. Cook where he and two Church historians answered questions about Church history, you can watch it online (and embedded below). ...
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Church Announces Broadcast Event Dates for 2019
The schedule of Churchwide event broadcasts for 2019 has been announced. The events listed below were announced to stake and ward leaders in a notice dated September 7, 2018, so they would be aware of these dates as they plan local events for the year 2019. Churchwide...
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Worldwide Face to Face Devotional for Young Adults, Elder Cook, Sep. 9, 2018
On September 9, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. MDT, Elder Quentin L. Cook will host a Face to Face event for young adults, where he will answer questions about Church history. The event will be broadcast live from historic Nauvoo, Illinois, and will focus on the Restoration of...
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Senior Missionary Service Opportunities for Latter-day Saints
There are many different service opportunities for seniors who want to volunteer a few hours a week, or serve a part-time or a full-time mission ether serving from home or from across the world! Go to SeniorMissionary.lds.org to explore over 30 meaningful mission...
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RootsTech Goes to London
This week, FamilySearch announced that the RootsTech conference is expanding to international borders. RootsTech London will take place October 24-26, 2019, at the ExCeL London Convention Centre. The RootsTech London convention will not replace the annual conference...
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Deseret Industries 80th Anniversary
For 80 years, Deseret Industries has been providing job training and transforming lives. In addition to providing communities with new and used commodities at a lower cost, Deseret Industries provides training and on-the-job experience for people seeking employment....
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Church Provides Guidelines About Using Full Name of Church and Terms LDS and Mormon
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has asked that people use the full, official name of the Church as given by revelation from God to Joseph Smith in 1838. Name of the Church. After using the full name of the Church, appropriate shortened references...
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Elder Ballard: Gays Have a Place in the Lord’s Church
Elder M. Russell Ballard spoke to BYU students at a campus devotional on November 14, 2017, and answered questions that covered a variety of topics. The following are some of his comments answering the question of what message he had for the LGBT young single adults....
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New Videos Added to LDS Suicide Prevention Site
In an ongoing effort to help prevent suicide, the LDS Church has released a series of hopeful videos — several of which come from Elder Dale G. Renlund — that encourage Latter-day Saints to listen to and love those considering suicide. Elder Renlund encourages...
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Revisions Announced for LDS Hymnbook and Children’s Songbook
Today, the Church announced plans to revise the current hymnbook and children’s songbook. Members are encouraged to give feedback about the current music and submit new original hymns, children’s songs, and lyrics to be considered for the revised books. The notice...
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Teenagers Have Mixed Feelings About How Social Media Affects Them
Last week, we reported on President Nelson's challenges to LDS youth in the worldwide devotional. We then reported how LDS youth were responding to President Nelsons' #7DayBreakFromTheFake challenge to take a week-long break from social media to reconnect with...
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Ministering Principles in LDS Ensign, Liahona Magazines
Beginning in June, the Ensign and Liahona began publishing a ministering principle each month to strengthen women, men, young women, and young men in their ministering efforts. The June issue, for example, teaches “Five Things Good Listeners Do,” and the July issue...
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