The First Presidency of the Church has commissioned former Assistant Church Historian and Recorder Richard E. Turley Jr. to write a new biography of the Prophet Joseph Smith. The book will be called Joseph the Prophet. This announcement was made by President Dallin H....

The worldwide young adult devotional originally scheduled for September 10 has been moved to November 19, 2023. Young adults ages 18-30, married or single, are invited to view the worldwide devotional with Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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'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 see a summary of...

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...

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,...

The Church has published the schedule of Churchwide broadcast events for 2023. This information is helpful to wards and stakes as they plan their calendars for 2023. Churchwide Broadcasts January 8: Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults January 29: Worldwide Event for...

President M. Russell Ballard dedicated a new monument in Utah to four Black Latter-day Saint pioneers—Green Flake, Hark Wales, Oscar Smith, and Jane Elizabeth Manning James “We’re honored to be able to dedicate this memorial and these wonderful features that have now...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is actively involved in relief efforts for refugees in Europe. The Newsroom has published a page that provides a summary of efforts over the past few months. See "The Latest on How the Church Is Helping Refugees in...