Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # LDS365: Resources from the Church & Latter-day Saints worldwide Learn about resources from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and from members around the world ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://lds365.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Can You Keep Your Family History Name Cards After a Proxy Ordinance?](https://lds365.com/2023/07/10/can-you-keep-your-family-history-name-cards-after-a-proxy-ordinance/) - To perform a temple ordinance for a deceased family member, you print a family ordinance card at home and take it to the temple. Previously, these cards would be returned to you so you could use it to perform the next ordinance. In 2020, the Temple Department implemented a policy of not returning family name - [Video: The Book of Mormon Is Tangible Evidence of the Restoration](https://lds365.com/2023/07/12/video-the-book-of-mormon-is-tangible-evidence-of-the-restoration/) - In the video "The Book of Mormon Is Tangible Evidence of the Restoration," President Russell M. Nelson and Jean B. Bingham, Relief Society General President, discuss the translation of the Book of Mormon at the site in Pennsylvania where Joseph Smith translated it. Watch this 9-minute video below.  - [8 Ways to Watch General Conference: October 4-5, 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/09/26/8-ways-to-watch-general-conference-october-4-5-2025/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church deliver messages of inspiration and guidance. All members and friends - [8 Ways to Watch General Conference: April 4-5, 2026](https://lds365.com/2026/03/31/8-ways-to-watch-general-conference-april-4-5-2026/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church deliver messages of inspiration and guidance. All members and friends - [Internet Safety for Kids](https://lds365.com/2023/11/27/internet-safety-for-kids/) - Threats to children’s internet safety include invasions of privacy, cyberbullying, sexting and harassment. Options to protect your children include parental controls, apps and tracking software. But the most effective way to keep your kids safe is to talk with them about online risks, how to avoid them and how they can come to you when - [Watch the Weekly Music Videos from the Youth Music Festival](https://lds365.com/2021/05/21/watch-the-weekly-music-videos-from-the-youth-music-festival/) - In addition to the event held March 17, 2021, the worldwide Youth Music Festival was two months of inspiring music that helps to lead people to Christ. As part of the festival, the Church published a new music video every week from February 21 through April 25. This article provides links to each of these - [Missed the Youth Music Festival? How to Watch It](https://lds365.com/2021/03/18/missed-the-youth-music-festival-how-to-watch-it/) - If you missed the the second annual Youth Music Festival held on March 17, 2021, you can watch it below. This virtual concert featured testimonies by youth and Church leaders, music, and photos, videos and performances of youth from around the world. It ended with music and a message from President Russell M. Nelson. Read - [Weekly Youth Music Videos Lead Up to Youth Music Festival](https://lds365.com/2021/02/24/weekly-youth-music-videos-lead-up-to-youth-music-festival/) - As part of the worldwide Youth Music Festival on March 17, the Church will publish a new music video every week now through April 25. The youth music festival is actually two months of inspiring music that helps to lead people to Christ. Below is the music video, “Small Things,” from the 2021 Youth Theme - [LDS Apostle Elder Robert D. Hales Passes Away](https://lds365.com/2017/10/01/lds-apostle-elder-robert-d-hales-passes-away/) - Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles died peacefully today at 12:15 p.m. in the hospital, surrounded by his wife and family. Funeral arrangements are still pending. Read the Church's news release. Elder Hales, who turned 85 in August 2017, was no stranger to health challenges. He was not able to participate - [Highlights from RootsTech 2022](https://lds365.com/2022/03/09/highlights-from-rootstech-2022/) - A million-plus participants enjoyed more than 1,500 interactive experiences in at least 30 languages during RootsTech 2022 on March 3–5, 2022, with many more planning to access content on RootsTech.org throughout the coming year. If you missed out, you can still create custom playlists of sessions you would like to watch now or later. Popular topics include - [What Changed in the Youth Guide "For the Strength of Youth?"](https://lds365.com/2022/10/11/what-changed-in-the-youth-guide-for-the-strength-of-youth/) - What changed in the new update of For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices? In short, the new guide is based on gospel principles, agency, and inspiration. Rather than an endless list of dos and don'ts, it teaches the principles upon which we should make decisions. Since the booklet was first published - [Select LDS Garment Styles Being Discontinued](https://lds365.com/2017/07/11/select-lds-garment-styles-being-discontinued/) - Beehive Clothing, the manufacturer of LDS garments, is preparing to introduce new garment styles. To accommodate these upcoming changes, it will discontinue a small number of current garment styles for men and women by the end of October 2017. The discontinued styles will free up resources to help prepare for new garments that will better - [RootsTech Connect Coming Up Feb. 25-27, 2021, Free and Online](https://lds365.com/2021/02/15/rootstech-connect-coming-up-feb-25-27-2021-free-and-online/) - RootsTech Connect is coming up soon—February 25–27, 2021— and it's free and online this year. Here are 4 ways you can connect with your friends, family, and homelands from the comfort of your home. Inspirational learning sessions. Enjoy dozens of celebrity keynote speakers and hundreds of other sessions. Live streaming begins at 9:00 p.m. MST - [8 Ways to Watch General Conference: April 5-6, 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/03/29/8-ways-to-watch-general-conference-april-5-6-2025/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church deliver messages of inspiration and guidance. All members and friends - [8 Ways to Watch General Conference: Oct 5-6, 2024](https://lds365.com/2024/09/27/8-ways-to-watch-general-conference-oct-5-6-2024/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church deliver messages of inspiration and guidance. All members and friends - [8 Ways to Watch General Conference: April 6-7, 2024](https://lds365.com/2024/03/29/8-ways-to-watch-general-conference-april-6-7-2024/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church deliver messages of inspiration and guidance. The conference meetings are - [8 Ways to Watch General Conference: Sep 30-Oct 1, 2023](https://lds365.com/2023/09/22/8-ways-to-watch-general-conference-sep-30-oct-1-2023/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church deliver messages of inspiration and guidance. The conference meetings are - [8 Ways to Watch General Conference: April 1-2, 2023](https://lds365.com/2023/03/24/8-ways-to-watch-general-conference-april-1-2-2023/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church deliver messages of inspiration and guidance. The conference meetings are - [8 Ways to Watch General Conference: October 1-2, 2022](https://lds365.com/2022/09/23/8-ways-to-watch-general-conference-october-1-2-2022/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church deliver messages of inspiration and guidance. The conference meetings are - [8 Ways to Watch General Conference: April 2-3, 2022](https://lds365.com/2022/03/25/8-ways-to-watch-general-conference-april-2-3-2022/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church deliver messages of inspiration and guidance. The conference meetings are - [Four Ways to Prepare for the Reopening of Temples](https://lds365.com/2020/08/14/four-ways-to-prepare-for-the-reopening-of-temples/) - From the article "Four Ways to Prepare for Temples Reopening" in the Gospel Living app: Once it’s safe, there will be lots of work to do. Due to COVID-19, temples worldwide have been closed. Recently, the First Presidency announced that some temples would begin performing small numbers of live sealings. Once it's safe, temples will be reopened - [8 Ways to Watch General Conference: October 2-3, 2021](https://lds365.com/2021/09/24/8-ways-to-watch-general-conference-october-2-3-2021/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church deliver messages of inspiration and guidance. The conference meetings are - [8 Ways to Watch General Conference: April 3-4, 2021](https://lds365.com/2021/03/25/8-ways-to-watch-general-conference-april-3-4-2021/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church deliver messages of inspiration and guidance. The conference meetings are - [8 Ways to Watch General Conference: October 3-4, 2020](https://lds365.com/2020/09/27/8-ways-to-watch-general-conference-october-3-4-2020/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church deliver messages of inspiration and guidance. The conference meetings are - [8 Ways to Access General Conference: April 4-5, 2020](https://lds365.com/2020/03/29/8-ways-to-access-general-conference-april-4-5-2020/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church deliver messages of inspiration and guidance. The conference meetings are - [New Tree of Life App Lets You Explore Lehi’s Vision](https://lds365.com/2020/01/11/new-tree-of-life-app-lets-you-explore-lehis-vision/) - Have you ever wished you could experience and explore Lehi’s vision of the tree of life for yourself? A new interactive mobile app from the Church uses augmented reality to help youth and children learn about Lehi’s vision of the tree of life from the Book of Mormon. The following is adapted from the article "New - [2007 Worldwide Leadership Training Materials Now Available](https://lds365.com/2007/02/28/2007-worldwide-leadership-training-materials-now-available/) - Editor’s note (November 2024). The Church no longer publishes the Worldwide Leadership Training as it has been replaced by the updated General Handbook and other leadership training resources. On February 10, 2007, a worldwide leadership training meeting on teaching and learning was broadcast over the Church satellite system. To help members and leaders in their teaching at - [Worldwide Leadership Training Materials](https://lds365.com/2009/08/31/worldwide-leadership-training-materials/) - Editor’s note (November 2024). The Church no longer publishes the Worldwide Leadership Training as it has been replaced by the updated General Handbook and other leadership training resources. Materials from the following Worldwide Leadership Training meetings by the LDS Church are available online in multiple languages at leadershiptraining.lds.org: Building Up a Righteous Posterity (February 9, 2008) Teaching and - [2008 Worldwide Leadership Training Meeting: Building Up a Righteous Posterity](https://lds365.com/2008/02/16/2008-worldwide-leadership-training-meeting-building-up-a-righteous-posterity/) - On Saturday, February 9, a worldwide leadership training meeting was broadcast over the Church satellite system. Online archives are now available in text, audio, and video formats. - [Invite Your Friends to Watch General Conference](https://lds365.com/2019/04/01/invite-your-friends-to-watch-general-conference/) - General Conference may be one of the best ways to introduce your friends to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This article provides references to help you explain to others what general conference is all about and to invite them to watch the upcoming general conference. Below are images you can use to share on - [Registration is Open for RootsTech 2019](https://lds365.com/2018/09/23/registration-is-open-for-rootstech-2019/) - The RootsTech 2019 conference sponsored by FamilySearch will be held February 27 to March 2, 2019, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Registration is now open at RootsTech.org. Register early to take advantage of early bird prices. RootsTech is a popular 4-day annual family history and technology conference where you and your - [20 Ways to Do Family History in 5 Minutes a Day](https://lds365.com/2018/08/01/20-ways-to-do-family-history-in-5-minutes-a-day/) - From the article "20 Ways to Do Family History in 5 Minutes a Day" on FamilySearch.org. If you love spending time on your family history but find yourself overwhelmed, know that you can make significant progress with just five minutes a day. 2018 RootsTech presenter Deborah Gamble shared 20 five-minute tasks with attendees that they - [Video: Connect. Belong. RootsTech Kick-off 2018](https://lds365.com/2018/06/13/video-connect-belong-rootstech-kick-off-2018/) - When we discover who we are in relation to each other, we think differently, act differently, and treat other people differently. That is the key message of the video "Connect. Belong" that was shown at the opening of the RootsTech 2018 conference. Humans are born with an inherent need for connection and belonging. We are - [6 Ways to Participate in RootsTech 2018, Begins This Wednesday](https://lds365.com/2018/02/26/rootstech-2018-begins-this-wednesday/) - RootsTech 2018 begins this Wednesday, February 28, 2018 with over 300 classes, keynote speakers, family events, and fun. Here are a 6 ways you can participate, be inspired, and get help with family history. If you’re attending in person: Register. Go to rootstech.org. Passes start at just $69. Read "A Survival Guide to RootsTech." Note: Temple and - [Register for RootsTech 2019: Discounts End January 25](https://lds365.com/2019/01/18/register-for-rootstech-2019-discounts-end-january-25/) - Next week is the last week to register for RootsTech 2019 at a discount price—$209 for a 4-day pass or $99 for one day. The Family Discovery Day Pass is free, but you need to register. Prices go up January 25, 2019. What Is RootsTech? RootsTech believes in the power of family—and discovering your family - [LDS General Conference April 2015 Summaries & Videos](https://lds365.com/2015/04/06/lds-general-conference-april-2015-summaries-videos/) - Over the weekend, millions of people from nearly every country in the world watched LDS General Conference in person or by satellite broadcast, television, radio, online, or with mobile apps. Here is a list of all the ways people could watch conference. Interpretation into 94 languages made it possible for 97% of the Church's 15+ million members to - [Gold Olympian Scott Hamilton Will Keynote RootsTech 2018](https://lds365.com/2018/01/03/gold-olympian-scott-hamilton-will-keynote-rootstech-2018/) - Scott Hamilton, American champion figure skater, Olympic gold medalist, motivational speaker, author, philanthropist, cancer survivor, TV broadcaster, and husband and father will be the RootsTech 2018 keynote speaker on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Besides his many accomplishments in the public arena, Hamilton says his family members have always been an - [LDS.org "Conference at a Glance" Provides Quick Summary of Talks](https://lds365.com/2015/04/04/lds-conference-at-a-glance-provides-quick-summary-of-talks/) - LDS.org has a new page "Conference at a Glance" that gives a quick summary of the talks from today's LDS General Conference. See social.lds.org for ideas on how to #ShareGoodness from general conference. - [20 Ideas for Making the Sabbath a Delight](https://lds365.com/2016/04/29/20-ideas-for-making-the-sabbath-a-delight/) - The LDS.org blog has published the article "20 Do’s for Making the Sabbath a Delight" with a list of 20 great ideas on things to do on the Sabbath Day. Since Church leaders issued the call for better Sabbath day observance a year ago, many individuals and families have tried to make their Sabbath days more holy - [Family Christmas Videos](https://lds365.com/2018/12/06/family-christmas-videos-3/) - Below are Christmas videos we think you will enjoy. After you watch these videos, click the YouTube logo in the bottom right of the videos so you can go to YouTube and click Like. That will make them more popular on YouTube so they will be more likely to be seen by others. If you see - [Family Christmas Videos](https://lds365.com/2017/12/23/family-christmas-videos-2/) - Below are Christmas videos I think you will enjoy. After you watch these videos, click the YouTube logo in the bottom right of the videos so you can go to YouTube and click Like. That will make them more popular on YouTube so they will be more likely to be seen by others. If you see - [LDS Christmas Videos](https://lds365.com/2010/12/17/lds-christmas-videos/) - Mormon Message: Look to the Light At Christmastime and always, Jesus Christ is the Light of the World for all who seek Him. Watch and share a new Mormon Message, "Look to the Light." Mormon Message for Youth: The Greatest Gift On Christmas morning, amid presents and torn wrappings, a young man gets a reminder - [2018 First Presidency Christmas Devotional](https://lds365.com/2018/11/09/2018-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 Church leaders as well as music performed by the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. - [LDS First Presidency Christmas Devotional, Sunday, Dec 3, 2017](https://lds365.com/2017/11/27/lds-first-presidency-christmas-devotional-sunday-dec-3-2017/) - The First Presidency invites you and your friends to watch the First Presidency’s Christmas devotional broadcast on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time). The program will include Christmas messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church, with music by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. How - [Family Christmas Videos](https://lds365.com/2019/12/18/family-christmas-videos-4/) - Below are Christmas videos we think you will enjoy. After you watch these videos, click the YouTube logo in the bottom right of the videos so you can go to YouTube and click Like. That will make them more popular on YouTube so they will be more likely to be seen by others. If you see - [How Can I Share the Gospel via Social Media?](https://lds365.com/2011/03/09/how-can-i-share-the-gospel-via-social-media/) - The Church provides many ways you can share the gospel with your friends. Here are just a few ideas. Share your favorite news story from Church News and Events on LDS.org. Fill out a Mormon.org profile. Share your testimony on your blog or record a video testimony on YouTube. Click the “like” buttons or “share” links on articles - [LDS First Presidency Christmas Devotional, Sunday, Dec 4, 2016](https://lds365.com/2016/11/30/lds-first-presidency-christmas-devotional-sunday-dec-4-2017/) - The First Presidency invites you and your friends to watch the First Presidency’s Christmas devotional broadcast on Sunday, December 4, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time). The program will include Christmas messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church, with music by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. How - [2016 First Presidency's Christmas Devotional](https://lds365.com/2016/11/19/2016-first-presidencys-christmas-devotional/) - The First Presidency invites you to participate in a Christmas devotional broadcast on Sunday, December 4, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. MST. The program will include Christmas messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church. Music will be provided by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. View Live You can view - [First Presidency Christmas Devotionals](https://lds365.com/2017/12/24/first-presidency-christmas-devotionals/) - Here is a link to a page on LDS.org that provides links to all the First Presidency Christmas Devotionals from 2009 to the present. - [LDS General Relief Society Meeting Tomorrow](https://lds365.com/2011/09/23/lds-general-relief-society-meeting-tomorrow/) - The LDS General Relief Society Meeting is tomorrow. This meeting is a great opportunity for Latter-day Saint women worldwide to hear directly from the General Relief Society leaders, as well as from a member of the First Presidency. Highlights: Watch and read excerpts from President Monson and the general Relief Society presidency from the September 2010 - [Major Update for LDS Tools Mobile App](https://lds365.com/2014/08/01/major-update-for-lds-tools-mobile-app/) - The Church recently released a major update for the LDS Tools mobile app, incorporating a variety of requests based on user feedback. Hundreds of thousands of members and leaders use the LDS Tools mobile app every month to contact members, access their events calendars, and view membership reports in their ward and stake. It is a - [New FHE Lessons Help Teach Children about Pornography](https://lds365.com/2014/11/17/new-fhe-lessons-help-teach-children-about-pornography/) - The Church has published a series of family home evening lessons to help parents discuss pornography with their children and to equip children with skills to respond appropriately to pornographic content they likely will be exposed to. The following lessons can be accessed on the OvercomingPornography.org website: My Body Is from God The Spirit Can Help - [Watch or Attend LDS General Conference Live](https://lds365.com/2011/04/01/watch-or-attend-lds-general-conference-live/) - General Conference begins tomorrow. Are you planning to attend, or do you consider conference weekend as a break from regular Sunday meetings? Before each conference, the First Presidency issues a letter to "invite all members of the Church to participate" in general conference. "Messages of inspiration and guidance will be delivered by the First Presidency, - [Watch LDS General Conference Live](https://lds365.com/2011/04/01/watch-lds-general-conference-live/) - You can watch General Conference live on the Church's Facebook page. In the upper right corner of the video player on that page (also shown below), you can also get the embed code to put in your blog if you want. I've embedded that code below. Learn more about how to use the features of - [New Church Video Player for LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2011/04/02/new-church-video-player-for-lds-general-conference/) - You may have noticed that the Church has a new video player that will be used to stream the sessions of conference. Read a page about the features of this new video player to learn about the new options to share, link, and embed the player in a website or blog. - [Submit Your Videos and Songs for RootsTech Connect 2021](https://lds365.com/2020/11/19/submit-videos-and-songs-as-part-of-rootstech-connect-2021/) - RootsTech is going global with RootsTech Connect 2021. Because of this special opportunity to focus on countries from all over the world, they invite you to submit videos and songs to be part of the experience. Submit a video highlighting your culture, food, traditions, hometown, fashions, and language. Learn more and submit your own video. - [Happy 250th Anniversary of The United States of America](https://lds365.com/2026/07/04/happy-250th-anniversary-of-the-united-states-of-america/) - As Latter-day Saints celebrate Independence Day, there are several meaningful ways to honor both their faith and their love for country. Here are some ideas: Reflect on Freedom: Take a moment to ponder the blessings of freedom and the principles that underpin it. Consider reading inspiring quotes or scriptures related to liberty and agency. Attend Patriotic - [Top Reasons People Use LDS.org](https://lds365.com/2010/02/09/top-reasons-people-use-lds-org/) - I recently put together a report on the top reasons why people visit LDS.org. I thought the answer might interest a wider audience, so here you go. Methodology: I tried to base the rankings on events, or instances of an action happening, though I must admit, in some cases this is like comparing apples and oranges. Therefore, - [What is RootsTech Connect and How You Can Participate?](https://lds365.com/2020/10/28/what-is-rootstech-connect-and-how-you-can-participate/) - For the first time ever, RootsTech Connect (the world’s largest family history celebration event) will be entirely virtual and completely free. Get ready to celebrate shared connections with people from around the world. Connect with friends, your family, your past, and your heritage and homelands—all from the comfort of your home and in your browser. - [LDS Worldwide Relief Society Meeting](https://lds365.com/2013/09/28/lds-worldwide-relief-society-meeting/) - The Church provided real-time updates during tonight's LDS General Relief Society Meeting, including quotes, highlight videos, and images on the Church Twitter account @LDSChurch and on the Church Facebook page facebook.com/LDS. Many people retweeted and shared these updates using the hashtags #ReliefSociety and #LDSconf. (Learn more about using LDS hashtags.) See some of the updates and memes created by the Church. See - [RootsTech 2022 Registration is Now Open](https://lds365.com/2022/02/15/rootstech-2022-registration-is-now-open/) - RootsTech will be held March 3–5, 2022, and it is 100% virtual and 100% free. Sign up for RootsTech so you can enjoy: Inspiring keynote speakers Unlimited access to over 1,500 sessions Expo Hall with companies from around the world Playlists, chat, and much more Watch this introductory video: - [Safeguards for Using Technology](https://lds365.com/2018/03/15/safeguards-for-using-technology/) - The Church booklet Safeguards for Using Technology is used to train missionaries on the appropriate use of technology. This booklet is now available for parents to use in teaching their children how to be safe with technology. You can order a printed copy or find it in the Gospel Library mobile app in the Missionary - [Teaching with Tech: Engaging Youth in a Digital World](https://lds365.com/2018/08/30/teaching-with-tech-engaging-youth-in-a-digital-world/) - In the magazine article "Teaching with Tech: Engaging Youth in a Digital World," Brian K. Ashton, second counselor in the Sunday School General Presidency, explains how technology can be an ally rather than an enemy in the classroom. Our youth have been prepared to study, teach, and preach the gospel in everyday life and as full-time missionaries - [Outline for Sharing Time for LDS Primary 2018](https://lds365.com/2017/11/16/outline-for-sharing-time-for-lds-primary-2018/) - In August, the Church announced the resources that will be used in Sunday classes during 2018. See the Instructions for Curriculum 2018 that outline the courses of study. The 2018 Outline for Sharing Time, “I Am a Child of God,” is now available online. Download a PDF to access the interactive links for printing sheet music and images. The visual - [Church to Discontinue Some Pageants and Modify Others](https://lds365.com/2018/11/02/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 appropriately end, modify, or continue these productions.” Editor's note: Some of the following information was updated - [What’s Coming to FamilySearch in 2019](https://lds365.com/2019/01/11/whats-coming-to-familysearch-in-2019/) - From the article "What’s Coming to FamilySearch in 2019" on the FamilySearch Blog: The popular, free genealogy website, FamilySearch.org, has many plans for the new year, including enhanced record search and Family Tree search capabilities, new online discovery experiences, and more! In addition to over 300 million additional historical records and images for family history discoveries, look for the following - [How to Attend 2026 FSY Conference Sessions](https://lds365.com/2025/09/22/how-to-attend-2026-fsy-conference-sessions/) - Pre-registration for the 2026 For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences is approaching. You can view your stake’s FSY assignment here to see if your stake is on-cycle for the coming summer. FSY conferences are designed to strengthen youth and increase their faith in Jesus Christ through participation in uplifting activities, devotionals, and classes. These - [For the Strength of Youth (FSY) Summer Staff Recruitment in the USA & Canada](https://lds365.com/2024/01/24/for-the-strength-of-youth-fsy-summer-staff-recruitment-in-the-usa-canada/) - This year, For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences will be available to nearly 135,000 youth across the United States and Canada. FSY is a unique program staffed almost entirely by young single adults. FSY traditionally receives substantially more female applicants than males for counselor and other staff positions. To support FSY’s recruiting efforts, Church - [LDS General Conference October 2015 Summaries & Videos](https://lds365.com/2015/10/05/lds-general-conference-october-2015-summaries-videos/) - Over the weekend, millions of people from nearly every country in the world watched LDS General Conference in person or by satellite broadcast, television, radio, online, or with mobile apps. Here is a list of all the ways people could watch conference. Members had the opportunity to sustain three new Apostles. Interpretation into 94 languages makes it - [Youth Music Experiences for 2026](https://lds365.com/2026/07/02/youth-music-experiences-for-2026/) - In a notice to ward and stake leaders, the Church has encouraged leaders to plan musical experiences to bring youth together in worship and celebration of their faith. The notice explains that "youth benefit from feeling a sense of belonging and exercising faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Music is a powerful tool to - [Video: Family History Helped Me Find Where I Belong: Jeremiah's Story](https://lds365.com/2025/06/23/video-family-history-helped-me-find-where-i-belong-jeremiahs-story/) - Every family has a story. When your world feels like it’s falling apart, looking backward might just be the way forward. Watch the video "Family History Helped Me Find Where I Belong: Jeremiah's Story."  Jeremiah’s family faced hardship, division, and misunderstanding. But one meaningful conversation with his grandfather changed everything. Through family history, he - [2021 Youth Theme Music and Other Resources Released](https://lds365.com/2021/01/04/2021-youth-theme-music-and-other-resources-released/) - The Church has released the music album, music video, artwork, and other resources for the 2021 youth theme. The music may be streamed on the Sacred Music app, Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube under the artist “Strive to Be.” It’s also available on Gospel Library under Music. The album of songs was written and composed by Nik Day and performed by Latter-day Saint youth and - [Toolkit for Planning for the Salt Lake Temple Celebration](https://lds365.com/2026/06/28/toolkit-for-planning-for-the-salt-lake-temple-celebration/) - The renovation of the Salt Lake Temple is nearing completion, marking a historic moment for the Church. From April 5 to October 1, 2027, members and friends worldwide are invited to participate in the Salt Lake Temple Celebration. The Church has published a document titled “About the Salt Lake Temple Celebration,” which includes an overview - [How To Subscribe to The Church News in Print Outside of Utah](https://lds365.com/2023/04/20/how-to-subscribe-to-the-church-news-in-print-outside-of-utah/) - The Church News began as a section of the Deseret News in 1931. Throughout the years, it has reported the news and growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the ministry of its leaders as a living record of the Restoration. Here are all the ways you can keep up-to-date with - [LDS Priests & Young Women To Participate More in Temple Baptisms](https://lds365.com/2017/12/17/lds-priests-young-women-to-participate-more-in-temple-baptisms/) - Priests are now authorized to perform baptisms for the dead in LDS temples and young women can assist in other tasks in temple baptistries. The First Presidency announced these changes in a letter read in sacrament meetings across the Church today. The letter announced the following changes in temple policies, beginning January 1, 2018, to give young - [New Temple and Priesthood Preparation Meeting](https://lds365.com/2018/02/01/new-temple-and-priesthood-preparation-meeting/) - Wards and stakes should be holding an annual Temple and Priesthood Preparation meeting for 11-year-old girls and boys and their parents. This article provides ideas and resources to help plan this meeting. In December, when the First Presidency announced changes to temple policies that give young men and young women more opportunities for temple service, they also announced - [Discover Your Family's Place in American History With FamilySearch Tools](https://lds365.com/2026/06/30/discover-your-familys-place-in-american-history-with-familysearch-tools/) - Every family has contributed to the American story in its own way. As the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary with #America250, FamilySearch offers free tools and activities to help you explore and preserve your American heritage. New Opportunities to Participate FamilySearch has published a dedicated America250 page that highlights opportunities, participation ideas, and resources to - [BYU Study "Latter-day Saint Trends in the United States: Religiousness, Well-Being, and Retention"](https://lds365.com/2026/06/24/byu-study-latter-day-saint-trends-in-the-united-states-religiousness-well-being-and-retention/) - BYU Studies has published a comprehensive study titled, "Latter-day Saint Trends in the United States: Religiousness, Well-Being, and Retention." The results are published on the BYU Studies site. Key Findings at a Glance Highest Religious Activity in America. Latter-day Saints rank at or near the top in monthly attendance, prayer, scripture reading, and parents praying or reading - ["Becoming Brigham" Web Documentary Series, Episodes 21-22](https://lds365.com/2026/06/23/becoming-brigham-web-documentary-series-episodes-21-22/) - The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks continues to release a new episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham each Monday. Over the past few weeks, they have released the following episodes: Episode 21: "Saints and Complainers?"  Why did ordinary men like Brigham Young leave everything behind to walk over 1,000 miles - [Resources to Help Manage Stress and Uncertainty During Challenging Times](https://lds365.com/2020/05/08/resources-to-help-manage-stress-and-uncertainty-during-challenging-times/) - The Church just sent the following email to ward and stake leaders: As you strive to love and serve those around you, you or those you minister to, may experience heightened stress, anxiety, and uncertainty during difficult times like the COVID-19 pandemic. While offering quick solutions to complex challenges and emotions is often not helpful, - [LDS Coloring Book Mobile App](https://lds365.com/2016/07/06/lds-coloring-book-mobile-app/) - The free mobile app LDS Coloring Book is an easy-to-use app that will keep children endlessly entertained with LDS-themed coloring pages about the scriptures, Church history, and gospel principles. Children can color the pictures by selecting the virtual crayons included in the app or tap to fill shapes. You can even choose to color with crayons that - [How to Subscribe to the Church News in Print, Online, Email, Mobile, and Podcast](https://lds365.com/2022/01/12/how-to-subscribe-to-the-church-news-in-print-online-email-mobile-and-podcast/) - The Church News began as a section of the Deseret News in 1931. Throughout the years, it has reported the news and growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the ministry of its leaders as a living record of the Restoration. Here are all the ways you can keep up-to-date with - [Scripture Notes: Advanced LDS Scripture Journaling](https://lds365.com/2020/01/07/scripture-notes-advanced-lds-scripture-journaling/) - After 20 years of working on a scripture study tool, Oak Norton has released a way to study the scriptures the way your brain works, and he's looking for people to try it out and review it. Scripture Notes is a most powerful scripture journaling note software. It lets you expand and deepen your study - [What Can You Do at Temple Square?](https://lds365.com/2025/08/25/what-can-you-do-at-temple-square/) - Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, hosts many free events, exhibits, and other experiences. See Visit Temple Square for updates about the renovation of the Salt Lake Temple and other buildings on Temple Square. Attend an open house tour of the newly renovated Salt Lake Temple from April to October 2027. Live Events See - [FamilySearch 2023 Year in Review](https://lds365.com/2024/02/07/familysearch-2023-year-in-review/) - Explore this year-in-review of FamilySearch in 2023 and see the impact you and others have had on building the family tree worldwide. From FamilySearch - [LDS App: Book of Mormon Promises](https://lds365.com/2015/06/16/lds-app-book-of-mormon-promises/) - Jacob Burdis has released the LDS Book of Mormon Promises mobile app that shows the promises made to us in the Book of Mormon. The promises are searchable by what we promise to do and by what God promises us. This free app is a great tool for personal study, talk and lesson preparation, or finding - [Gospel Library iPhone Application](https://lds365.com/2010/04/22/gospel-library-iphone-application/) - The Gospel Library (GospelLibrary.lds.org) that you've enjoyed for years on LDS.org is now accessible on a free iPhone application just released by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [Update: This mobile app is now available for many types of mobile devices. See mobile.lds.org.] The Gospel Library iPhone application allows you to download and - [Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21, 2026](https://lds365.com/2026/06/19/fathers-day-is-sunday-june-21-2026/) - Father’s Day is a special day every year to celebrate the fathers in your life. It can look different for everyone, whether you’re celebrating your father, spouse, step-father, brother, or a role model. Father’s Day is celebrated in 40 countries. Enjoy this collection of Father's Day videos:   Related articles: 20 Meaningful Things to - [How To Become a More Unified and Welcoming Community of Saints](https://lds365.com/2026/06/26/how-to-become-a-more-unified-and-welcoming-community-of-saints/) - As members of the worldwide Church of Jesus Christ, we want to have a united community of Saints. God reminded us that "if ye are not one ye are not mine" (Doctrine and Covenants 38:27). How can we move toward a more Christ-centered community? The article "Seven Ideas to Become a More Unified and Welcoming Community - [Area Leadership Assignments For 2026–2027](https://lds365.com/2026/04/15/area-leadership-assignments-for-2026-2027/) - The First Presidency has announced the 2026–2027 area leadership assignments as well as adaptations that increase support in Area Presidencies to better meet the needs of a growing Church. These changes become effective on August 1, 2026. The adaptations include: Area presidencies continue to have an assigned area president, but no longer have specific counselor - [First Presidency Guidelines for Safely Returning to Church Meetings and Activities](https://lds365.com/2020/05/19/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 Presidencies will issue specific guidelines for each location that will take into account - [Latter-day Saint Courses of Study for 2023](https://lds365.com/2022/10/17/latter-day-saint-courses-of-study-for-2023/) - With the new year, there are updates in the courses of study for Latter-day Saint homes and Church classes. This article lists the resources to be used in 2023. For most languages, these resources became available August 31 digitally in the Gospel Library app. The printed and digital versions of the New Testament Come, Follow - [4 Temples to Enter Phase 3 Proxy Ordinance Work](https://lds365.com/2020/12/07/4-temples-to-enter-phase-3-proxy-ordinance-work/) - Today, the First Presidency announced that four temples will enter Phase 3 of reopening as soon as December 21, 2020. Nuku’alofa Tonga Temple Apia Samoa Temple Brisbane Australia Temple Taipei Taiwan Temple Phase 3 includes everything allowed in Phases 1 and 2, with the addition of temple work on behalf of deceased individuals. These four temples - [9 Changes at the October 2019 General Conference](https://lds365.com/2019/10/07/9-changes-at-the-october-2019-general-conference/) - This was a momentous general conference with lots of exciting changes to help the Church move forward. Below is a list of nine major changes that were announced. Policy about witnesses to ordinances. (Russell M. Nelson, Oct. 2, General Conference Leadership Meeting, also see First Presidency letter) Any baptized member of the Church may - [Church Adjusts Policy for Witnessing Ordinances](https://lds365.com/2019/10/02/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 mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established" (Doctrine and Covenants 6:28). - [Mormon Pioneer Trails Exhibit Opens at Church History Museum](https://lds365.com/2017/07/13/mormon-pioneer-trails-exhibit-opens-at-church-history-museum/) - A new exhibit opens today at the Church History Museum to help visitors discover the many trails taken by Latter-day Saint pioneers who gathered to Zion in the Salt Lake Valley between 1846 and 1890. The “Mormon Trails: Pathways to Zion (1846 to 1890)” exhibit takes a look at the experiences and artifacts of thousands of pioneers who - [Saints at Devil’s Gate Book and Online Exhibit](https://lds365.com/2017/01/29/saints-at-devils-gate-book-and-online-exhibit/) - The Church has published a new art book about the Mormon Trail: Saints at Devil’s Gate: Landscapes along the Mormon Trail. This book features 52 contemporary landscape paintings of the trail with quotations from pioneers who made the journey. Accompanying the book is a new exhibit at the Church History Museum, also available as an online - [Quotations from Saints at Devil’s Gate Book](https://lds365.com/2017/04/19/quotations-from-saints-at-devils-gate-book/) - In January I wrote about the book Saints at Devil’s Gate: Landscapes along the Mormon Trail. The book has 52 beautiful landscape paintings illustrating the trail of the Mormon pioneers with quotations from the pioneers who made the journey. The paintings and quotes together help you understand the pioneer story through their eyes. The Church Historian’s - [Music & Spoken Word in Over 50 Languages](https://lds365.com/2016/04/18/music-spoken-word-in-over-50-languages/) - For more than 86 years—nearly the lifetime of radio—the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has been broadcasting a weekly program called Music and the Spoken Word, the longest continuous broadcast on the air. Each weekly episode is broadcast in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Twice each year, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir episode broadcast just prior to the Sunday morning session - [Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Mobile App](https://lds365.com/2015/02/13/mormon-tabernacle-choir-mobile-app/) - The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square has released a new mobile app. With it, you can listen to a 24x7 music stream of free music from the Choir. (The music stream can continue to play even when you leave the app to do other things.) With the app, you can do the following: Listen, download, - [Explore the New Church History Library Website](https://lds365.com/2026/06/16/explore-the-new-church-history-library-website/) - The Church History Library website has been updated to help you more easily find records, resources, and research help—all in fewer clicks. New URL—Easier to Find New website: ChurchHistoryLibrary.org Previous website: history.ChurchofJesusChrist.org Simplified, Research-Friendly Design Home page rebuilt from the ground up Clear starting points for both new and experienced researchers Fewer clicks to reach - [Home Evening Lesson on American Principles of Freedom](https://lds365.com/2026/06/15/home-evening-lesson-on-american-principles-of-freedom/) - In a home evening lesson yesterday, I taught my family a short lesson about the principles of freedom and religious liberty. You are welcome to use my presentation with your family. Download it as a PDF or PowerPoint file. LDS365 is publishing a series of articles about principles of freedom and religious liberty, based on - [The Constitution and the Family](https://lds365.com/2026/06/24/the-constitution-and-the-family/) - Strong families help strengthen freedom and society. Learn how constitutional freedoms protect families, faith, and moral responsibility. This article is one in a series about principles of freedom and religious liberty. It is based on principles from the book American Principles of Freedom: A Latter-day Saint Perspective, which celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United - [Resources to Support Parents and Families](https://lds365.com/2026/06/18/resources-to-support-parents-and-families/) - Being a parent brings deep joy and fulfillment, but it also comes with difficulties and uncertainties. To help with these challenges, the Church offers resources to guide you in raising your children and strengthening your family. See the page Supporting Parents and Families for resources on the following: Building Healthy Relationships Being a Supportive and Loving - [Why Freedom Requires Virtue](https://lds365.com/2026/06/22/why-freedom-requires-virtue/) - Freedom depends on personal responsibility, honesty, and moral character. Learn why the founders and modern prophets taught that liberty requires virtue. This article is one in a series about principles of freedom and religious liberty. It is based on principles from the book American Principles of Freedom: A Latter-day Saint Perspective, which celebrates the 250th - [American Founding Principles in Plain English](https://lds365.com/2026/06/17/american-founding-principles-in-plain-english/) - Learn the core principles behind the American founding, including God-given rights, limited government, rule of law, and checks and balances. This article is one in a series about principles of freedom and religious liberty. It is based on principles from the book American Principles of Freedom: A Latter-day Saint Perspective, which celebrates the 250th anniversary - [3 Mormons on YouTube](https://lds365.com/2016/11/03/3-mormons-on-youtube/) - 3 Mormons is a fun talk show on YouTube that has a new episode each Friday. It is decidedly millennial in style and content, and is hosted by Ian James Forsyth, 22, Shelley Elizabeth Williams, 21, and Kwaku El, 20. The goal of the show is to start Mormon conversations and to share good quality - [Implementation Guide For Changes to Sunday Class Meeting Schedule](https://lds365.com/2026/06/11/implementation-guide-for-changes-to-sunday-class-meeting-schedule/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released an implementation guide to help members and leaders prepare for the changes to the Sunday class meeting schedule that will begin on September 6, 2026. The changes that the First Presidency announced on March 30, 2026, include weekly 25-minute Sunday School, Relief Society, elders quorum, Young Women and Aaronic - [Sign In to Get All the Benefits from FamilySearch](https://lds365.com/2018/02/15/sign-in-to-get-all-the-benefits-from-familysearch/) - Although there are a number of things you can do at FamilySearch.org without signing in, there is a lot more you can do if you sign in with a free account. (You can use your LDS Account username and password.) Without signing in, you can still search the catalog, digitized books, genealogies, the Wiki, and the learning center. You can also view user-contributed photos and stories. But if you sign - ["Becoming Brigham" Web Documentary Series, Episodes 18-20](https://lds365.com/2026/06/09/becoming-brigham-web-documentary-series-episodes-18-20/) - The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks continues to release a new episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham each Monday. Over the past few weeks, they have released the following episodes: Episode 18: "Was Persecution in Missouri Inevitable? Ep. 18"  How much was the expulsion of the Saints from Jackson County, - [Video With Elder Gong: Hearing God’s Voice in an Age of Artificial Intelligence](https://lds365.com/2026/06/07/video-with-elder-gong-hearing-gods-voice-in-an-age-of-artificial-intelligence/) - In a new gospel workshop video from the Church, Elder Gerrit W. Gong provides gospel-centered guideposts to help us govern the use of artificial intelligence in our personal lives. Phones, watches, doorbells, cars, factories and energy grids are increasingly becoming connected, all collecting and communicating information to be interpreted, analyzed, and acted upon. In this - [Learn about Your Family on FamilySearch.org](https://lds365.com/2019/01/15/learn-about-your-family-on-familysearch-org/) - From the FamilySearch Blog article "Learn about Your Family on FamilySearch.org:" An exciting new search tool on the FamilySearch.org home page called “Learn about your family” combines the power of searching records—the most used feature on the website and app—with searching the FamilySearch Family Tree—a worldwide community tree with over one billion profiles. With this - [New Content on the Joseph Smith Papers Website](https://lds365.com/2026/06/10/new-content-on-the-joseph-smith-papers-website/) - The Joseph Smith Papers Project has announced its latest web publication. This release features the following: Documents, Volume 15: 16 May–28 June 1844, the final print volume of the Joseph Smith Papers Project. Over one hundred new financial documents, 34 new Nauvoo Legion documents, 11 documents regarding taxes in Nauvoo, Illinois, for 1844, four new documents in - [What is a Second Cousin and a Cousin Once Removed?](https://lds365.com/2021/02/25/what-is-a-second-cousin-and-a-cousin-once-removed/) - So what exactly is a second cousin? And what does it mean to be a “first cousin once removed”? Cousin Chart—Family Relationships Explained The cousin chart above shows a visual representation of the following: Cousins are people who share a common ancestor that is at least 2 generations away, such as a grandparent or great-grandparent. You and your siblings - [Book: American Principles of Freedom: A Latter-day Saint Perspective](https://lds365.com/2026/05/01/book-american-principles-of-freedom-a-latter-day-saint-perspective/) - As we celebrate this year the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, it is important to teach our children that freedom is a sacred gift from God and that protecting it is the work of every generation. I looked for, but couldn’t find, a good book that would teach my grandchildren about the - [Virtual Tours of Church Historic Sites](https://lds365.com/2026/06/04/virtual-tours-of-church-historic-sites/) - My wife and I recently visited the Church historic sites in Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois. It was wonderful. But if you can't visit Church historic sites in person, there are virtual tours available. Schedule live, virtual tours guided by missionaries or watch pre-recorded video tours. Below is a sampling of the tours available on the - [Archive of Church Magazines and Newspapers](https://lds365.com/2022/07/19/archive-of-church-magazines-and-newspapers/) - The Church History Catalog has an extensive archive of Church magazines, newspapers, and other periodicals. The following is a list of what is available online in digital format. If what you want isn't listed below, select “Church Periodicals” from the drop-down menu next to the search box. English-Language Periodicals The Children’s Friend, 1902–1970 Published by - [Church History Research Guides](https://lds365.com/2020/07/28/church-history-research-guides/) - Librarians at the Church History Library have created guides to resources available on various subjects. See the Research Guides page for a list of the guides available: General Church History. Resources and materials about the history of the Church in different eras of its movement and growth. General Conference. Resources and material to assist in - [National Slam the Scam Day March 7, 2024](https://lds365.com/2024/03/07/national-slam-the-scam-day-march-7-2024/) - March 7th is National Slam the Scam Day—a day to highlight ways to learn about how to prevent scams and fraud. Scams are on the rise with the acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) and other sophisticated technologies. Don’t let scammers catch you unaware of their malicious tricks and schemes. Scammers are counting on you being - [LDS Scriptures Available in 40+ Colors](https://lds365.com/2024/10/15/lds-scriptures-available-in-40-colors/) - Looking for colored bindings for Latter-day Saint scriptures? If you want a copy of the scriptures in black, you can purchase them through the Church's online store, physical distribution stores, Deseret Book stores, and Deseret Book online. But, if you want over 40 colors, you can get them through LDSBookstore.com. You can even get covers - [Faith-Promoting Story or Urban Legend?](https://lds365.com/2009/05/05/faith-promoting-story-or-urban-legend/) - We've all received e-mails from well-intentioned people who pass along the latest faith-promoting story, only later to find out (after you've forwarded it to everyone in your address book) that it was only a faith-promoting rumor. Have you heard that the LDS Church was planning to buy Facebook? How about the seminar by a cardiologist - [Agency Requires Freedom: Why Liberty Matters in God’s Plan](https://lds365.com/2026/06/05/agency-requires-freedom-why-liberty-matters-in-gods-plan/) - Agency is central to God’s plan. Learn why freedom matters, how the Constitution protects agency, and why Latter-day Saints should value liberty and responsibility. This article is one in a series about principles of freedom and religious liberty. It is based on principles from the book American Principles of Freedom: A Latter-day Saint Perspective, which - [Honoring the 182nd Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Joseph & Hyrum Smith](https://lds365.com/2026/06/27/honoring-the-182nd-anniversary-of-the-martyrdom-of-joseph-hyrum-smith/) - Today marks the 182nd anniversary of the martyrdom of Joseph Smith, Jr. and his brother Hyrum Smith (June 27, 1844). We remember the monumental divine mission accomplished through the Prophet Joseph Smith. Chosen by the Lord as a young boy following his remarkable First Vision in 1820, Joseph served as the instrument to bring about - [What Every Latter-day Saint Should Know About the Founding of America](https://lds365.com/2026/07/03/what-every-latter-day-saint-should-know-about-the-founding-of-america/) - Learn the key events, principles, and documents of the founding of the United States of America and why they matter to Latter-day Saints today. This article is one in a series about principles of freedom and religious liberty. It is based on principles from the book American Principles of Freedom: A Latter-day Saint Perspective, which - [Where to Find Father's Day Gifts for Latter-Day Saints](https://lds365.com/2026/05/29/where-to-find-fathers-day-gifts-for-latter-day-saints/) - Father's Day is June 21, 2026. Here are some key sources for Father's Day gifts for Latter-day Saints: Father's Day ideas from LDSBookstore.com. Digitize old family photos and video for your father with discounts at LegacyBox. Father's Day gifts from Deseret Book. The LDS365 store on Zazzle has unique paintings of LDS temples, LDS t-shirts, - [Why Religious Freedom Matters](https://lds365.com/2026/06/29/why-religious-freedom-matters/) - Religious freedom protects worship, conscience, family life, and moral agency. Learn why Latter-day Saints value religious liberty for all people. This article is one in a series about principles of freedom and religious liberty. It is based on principles from the book American Principles of Freedom: A Latter-day Saint Perspective, which celebrates the 250th anniversary - [What Modern Prophets Have Said About Freedom](https://lds365.com/2026/06/11/what-modern-prophets-have-said-about-freedom/) - Modern prophets have repeatedly taught the importance of freedom, agency, and constitutional principles. Learn why liberty matters in God’s plan. This article is one in a series about principles of freedom and religious liberty. It is based on principles from the book American Principles of Freedom: A Latter-day Saint Perspective, which celebrates the 250th anniversary - [How the American Founding Prepared the Way for the Restoration](https://lds365.com/2026/07/01/how-the-american-founding-prepared-the-way-for-the-restoration/) - Learn how the American founding and constitutional freedoms helped prepare the way for the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This article is one in a series about principles of freedom and religious liberty. It is based on principles from the book American Principles of Freedom: A Latter-day Saint Perspective, which celebrates the 250th - [Why the Constitution Matters to Latter-day Saints](https://lds365.com/2026/06/03/why-the-constitution-matters-to-latter-day-saints/) - Learn why the United States Constitution matters to Latter-day Saints and how constitutional freedoms helped prepare the way for the Restoration. This article is one in a series about principles of freedom and religious liberty. It is based on principles from the book American Principles of Freedom: A Latter-day Saint Perspective, which celebrates the 250th - [Church Resources in American Sign Language (ASL)](https://lds365.com/2019/08/26/church-resources-in-american-sign-language-asl-2/) - The Church provides many resources in American Sign Language (ASL). They can be found at ASL.ChurchofJesusChrist.org and in the Gospel Library app. Given the number of people who use ASL (estimates range from 250,000 to 500,000), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has produced an impressive number of resources. The following resources can be found at - [Mary, the Mother of Jesus](https://lds365.com/2012/05/12/mary-the-mother-of-jesus/) - A new Bible Video called Mary, the Mother of Jesus was just released in a continuing effort to create a comprehensive library of videos based on Bible stories and the life of Jesus Christ. The purpose of this new video is to honor the Savior's mother in a compilation of important New Testament scenes of which she - [Video: Dayton's Legs](https://lds365.com/2011/04/08/video-daytons-legs/) - The Mormon Messages video "Dayton's Legs" is a moving story of a 13-year-old deacon in Arizona who pushed himself to the limit so that his friend, who has cerebral palsy, could participate with him in a triathlon. This video reminds me of other videos I've seen on the Team Hoyt website, but it's closer to home, because - [Holy Bible in Swedish Now in the Gospel Library and Online](https://lds365.com/2026/05/22/holy-bible-in-swedish-now-in-the-gospel-library-and-online/) - The text of the Holy Bible in Swedish is now available on ChurchofJesusChrist.org and in the Gospel Library app. The Swedish Bible foundation Stiftelsen Svenska Folkbibeln has allowed the Church to digitally publish the text of the 2015 edition of the Svenska Folkbibeln version of the Holy Bible. This digital publication contains the full text of - [Special Fifth Sunday Discussion About Moral Agency, Religious Liberty, U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence](https://lds365.com/2026/06/01/special-fifth-sunday-discussion-moral-agency-religious-liberty-us-constitution-declaration-independence/) - Yesterday, Latter-day Saint wards held a special fifth Sunday discussion about moral agency and how the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence support religious liberty. To support that discussion, the Church provided a discussion guide, “Celebrating the Founding of the United States and the U.S. Constitution,” and a video. In the video, President D. Todd - [Happy Memorial Day, May 25, 2026](https://lds365.com/2026/05/25/happy-memorial-day-may-25-2026/) - Towards the end of May, people in the United States observe Memorial Day. Many people visit cemeteries or places that remind them of their loved ones. BBQs and picnics are also common ways to celebrate the holiday. But there is more to Memorial Day than gatherings and summer fun. What Is Memorial Day, and Why - [LDS Youth Are Celebrating Faith in Jesus Christ Through Music](https://lds365.com/2025/08/11/lds-youth-are-celebrating-faith-in-jesus-christ-through-music/) - Youth around the world are gathering to sing along to Strive to Be music. The Church-sponsored “Festival: A Youth Concert” celebrations are helping Latter-day Saint youth and their friends express their faith in Jesus Christ. Adult and youth leaders planned local events using one of three options: Use one of the pre-recorded concerts filmed in - [10 Scriptures, 10 Videos, 10 Conversation Starters to Share the Gospel](https://lds365.com/2014/01/28/10-scriptures-videos-conversation-share-the-gospel/) - You can be a missionary in small ways each day. Here are 10 scriptures to cheer up your friends, 10 videos to share, and 10 conversation starters. The following is from the page Sharing the Gospel Naturally at youth.lds.org. In the October 2013 general conference, President Thomas S. Monson reminded us how important it is to - [Mother's Day Videos](https://lds365.com/2014/05/09/mothers-day-videos/) - We thought you'd enjoy sharing these videos on Mother's Day. In the video Happy Mother's Day, Mom!, teenagers talk about the wonderful things their mothers do. This Mother's Day, let your mom know how special she is. Share this video with your mother and express your love. In this video, find out how a father - [Make It a Good Day: Happy Families](https://lds365.com/2015/02/24/make-it-a-good-day-happy-families/) - The video "Make It a Good Day: Happy Families" is the first video from the Mormon Channel in their new video series titled "Happy Families." This series has videos and blog posts that focus on the daily lives of families doing the best they can to learn, love, and grow. In this video about the Kenny - ["Becoming Brigham" Web Documentary Series, Episodes 15-17](https://lds365.com/2026/05/19/becoming-brigham-web-documentary-series-episodes-15-17/) - The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks continues to release a new episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham each Monday. Over the past few weeks, they have released the following episodes: Episode 15: "Did Brigham Young and Emma Smith ever get along?"  How did Emma’s deeply personal, spousal view of Joseph - [What Does the Church Teach About Cremation vs. Burial?](https://lds365.com/2023/01/10/what-does-the-church-teach-about-cremation-vs-burial/) - More Americans are now choosing cremation over traditional burials, but is cremation aligned with doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Statistics from the National Funeral Directors Association show that in 2021, the cremation rate was projected to be more than 57% and is expected to be over 75% in ten years. - [Video: Invite a Refugee to Dinner](https://lds365.com/2016/06/14/video-invite-a-refugee-to-dinner/) - The First Presidency issued a letter in October last year encouraging members to help refugees. In the General Women’s Session of conference in March of this year, the Church invited women to help refugees in their local communities through an effort entitled “I Was a Stranger.” Since that time, LDS Charities (the Church's humanitarian arm) has published video vignettes for - [Free PDF Sheet Music for Simplified LDS Primary Songs](https://lds365.com/2026/05/27/free-pdf-sheet-music-for-simplified-lds-primary-songs/) - I Can Play It! A Collection of Simplified Primary Songs The Friend magazine has published a collection of simplified primary songs for children to play. Download a free PDF of "I Can Play It! A Collection of Simplified Primary Songs." Simplified Hymns and Songs You can find sheet music of other songs in the Simplified - [How to Search for the Grave of a Relative](https://lds365.com/2026/06/02/how-to-search-for-the-grave-of-a-relative/) - The site BillionGraves provides tools to search for the graves of your ancestors. This article gives a step-by-step guide to find a grave. Step 1: Set up a free account and sign in. Step 2: Click Search in the upper right corner and enter names and years to search. Step 3: After the record has been found, - ["Why We Believe" Podcast Shares Stories of Faith and Conversion of Latter-day Saints](https://lds365.com/2026/05/26/why-we-believe-podcast-shares-stories-of-faith-and-conversion-of-latter-day-saints/) - The "Why We Believe" podcast hosted by Nathan Gwilliam features stories of faith and conversion from Latter-day Saint artists, musicians, athletes, influencers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, church leaders, entertainers, and other prominent church members. "Every member has a story of how they came to believe, and those stories have the power to strengthen faith in - [Father's Day Video](https://lds365.com/2013/06/15/happy-fathers-day-video/) - This nondenominational video celebrates a father's influence in a child's life and invites us to "remember the men who've taught you what it takes to be a good father." Father's Day is celebrated this Sunday, June 16, 2013, in the United States and other countries. View the video below or at familyshare.com. Watch a similar nondenominational video about - [Mormon Videos Viewed Over 1 Million Times](https://lds365.com/2009/03/24/mormon-videos-viewed-over-1-million-times/) - As of this afternoon, the 18 videos on the Mormon Messages YouTube channel have been viewed over 1,000,000 times! The two recent videos about Mormon temples have been viewed over 430,000 times since they were put up 12 days ago and 4 days ago, respectively. I am amazed at the response by so many good - [Mormon Message Videos Viewed Over 6 Million Times](https://lds365.com/2009/10/30/mormon-message-videos-viewed-over-6-million-times/) - The 64 videos on the Mormon Messages site have been viewed more than 6 million times! Below is a list of the most popular videos at MormonMessages, along with the number of times the videos have been viewed, as of 10/7/09: An Apostle's Easter Thoughts on Christ: 568,095 Why Mormons Build Temples 455,492 What Matters - [Look to the Light Video](https://lds365.com/2009/12/24/look-to-the-light-video/) - No matter the trials with which we are beset, we can look to the light of Jesus Christ. Jeffrey R. Holland, a disciple of Jesus Christ, shares this message of hope. See more great videos at Mormon Messages. - [In the Spirit of Thanksgiving](https://lds365.com/2010/11/09/in-the-spirit-of-thanksgiving/) - In this video, random people on the streets of New York are asked, “What are you thankful for?” Browse all Mormon Messages on LDS.org or on YouTube. Mormon Messages are also available for download through iTunes, English RSS, and Spanish RSS. - [Strengthening Families & Building Faith by Using Church Resources](https://lds365.com/2010/11/11/strengthening-families-building-faith-by-using-church-resources/) - I delivered the following today as part of a panel discussion titled “Mormon Media Studies: Across Web Time, Cyberspace, and Blogging Disciplines” in the symposium “Mormon Media Studies: Across Time, Space, and Disciplines,” at the BYU Conference Center in Provo, Utah. It was also reported in MormonTimes on 2/23/2011. The Church provides scriptures, teachings of the - [Happy Thanksgiving](https://lds365.com/2010/11/19/happy-thanksgiving/) - Watch this great video about living in thanksgiving daily. The more often we see the things around us, the more they become invisible to us. Learn how you can live in thanksgiving daily by noticing the wonders and beauties of this world. Read President Thomas S. Monson's full address, "The Divine Gift of Gratitude" and Elder - [New Year Video: Look Not behind Thee](https://lds365.com/2010/12/30/new-year-video-look-not-behind-thee/) - Faith in Jesus Christ gives us strength to leave the past behind and look ahead to a brighter future. Enjoy and share this video as you think about the new year. - [Families Can Be Together Forever](https://lds365.com/2011/02/18/families-can-be-together-forever/) - Increase your understanding of the Lord's purpose for families and of the blessings He makes available to them. - [Easter Mormon Message Testifies of Christ](https://lds365.com/2011/04/07/easter-mormon-message-testifies-of-christ/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released a new Easter video that testifies of Jesus Christ is a powerfully simple way. The new Mormon Message "His Sacred Name—An Easter Declaration" focuses on key words from the scriptural accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John that recount the horrific story of His Crucifixion with words - [Tyler Haws: A Work in Progress](https://lds365.com/2011/04/14/tyler-haws-a-work-in-progress/) - His basketball dreams almost didn’t come true, but then Tyler Haws learned where hard work and dedication can lead. Watch this Mormon Messages for Youth video. If you like it, please rate it and share it with your friends. - [A Priesthood Duty: Missionary Work](https://lds365.com/2011/04/20/a-priesthood-duty-missionary-work/) - In this video, President Thomas S. Monson speaks to young people about missionary service—a duty for young men and a rewarding option for young women. - [Mormon Message Video "I Choose to Be Pure"](https://lds365.com/2011/08/02/mormon-message-video-i-choose-to-be-pure/) - In the Mormon Message video "I Choose to Be Pure" shown below, 6 youth from various faiths speak candidly on why they have chosen to be sexually pure. Can you think of a friend who could benefit from this message? If so, please pass it along. - [Mormon Message Video "Expressions of Love"](https://lds365.com/2011/08/10/mormon-message-video-expressions-of-love/) - Couples of all ages share the many ways they have found to express love for each other in this new Mormon Message video "Expressions of Love". Can you think of a friend who could benefit from this message? If so, please pass it along. - [Two Brothers Apart](https://lds365.com/2011/10/13/two-brothers-apart/) - Watch the video below that follows Luke and Sam over several years as they struggle to understand and connect with each other. Watch other Mormon Message videos. - [Things as They Really Are](https://lds365.com/2011/10/17/things-as-they-really-are/) - Elder David A. Bednar warns of the harmful effects that digital technologies can have on our souls. He invites us to ask ourselves two questions to see if we are using these technologies properly. Watch, read, or listen to Elder Bednar’s full address. Download this video here. - [Video: Sanctify Yourselves](https://lds365.com/2011/11/03/video-sanctify-yourselves/) - Watch this moving video "Sanctify Yourselves." When a little league football player is struck by lightning, his 18-year-old assistant coach was prepared to use his newly-conferred Melchizedek Priesthood authority to call upon the healing powers of heaven. - [Video: Men's Hearts Shall Fail Them](https://lds365.com/2011/11/23/video-mens-hearts-shall-fail-them/) - In these days of difficulties, people are afraid because they forget their identity and their purpose. Heartaches will come, but when you have faith, you can handle difficulties knowing with an eternal perspective that all will be well. Elder Russell M. Nelson provides great counsel in this video "Men's Hearts Shall Fail Them." Watch other - [The Coat: A Story of Charity](https://lds365.com/2011/12/15/the-coat-a-story-of-charity/) - The Coat is a true story from the childhood of President Heber J. Grant that depicts a young boy giving selflessly to another child in need. - [Video: Kids and Christmas](https://lds365.com/2011/12/16/video-kids-and-christmas/) - The video "Kids and Christmas" is a heart-warming view of Christmas by children. Christmas is a time when we can all learn from a child's gratitude and love for Jesus Christ. See the meaning and the story of Christmas through the eyes of children. - [Wise Men Still Seek Him](https://lds365.com/2011/12/23/wise-men-still-seek-him/) - Watch "Wise Men Still Seek Him," a new Mormon Messages video that shows three modern-day wise men who show us that the greatest gift we can give Jesus Christ is the will of our hearts. Another great video is “Kids and Christmas,” a heart-warming view of Christmas by children. Christmas is a time when we - [Video: Dare to Stand Alone](https://lds365.com/2012/05/21/video-dare-to-stand-alone/) - A new Mormon Message for Youth titled Dare to Stand Alone has been released. In this video, President Thomas S. Monson shares an experience he had in the Navy in which he had to stand alone and reminds us that “we are never alone when we stand with our Father in Heaven.” The video is available through - [Topic Index of Mormon Messages Videos](https://lds365.com/2012/05/29/topic-index-of-mormon-messages-videos/) - The gallery for the Mormon Messages videos has just added an option to search for Mormon Messages by topic. If you like to use Mormon Messages videos in a lesson or for Family Home Evening, it's now easier to find videos on a given topic. - [Sharing Mormon Messages Videos](https://lds365.com/2012/05/30/sharing-mormon-messages-videos/) - After you watch a great Mormon Messages video, you want to share it with others, right? This article shows the various way you can share these great videos with family and friends. And when you use social media, maybe even complete strangers will notice them in the feeds of your friends. From the LDS Media - [Downloading Mormon Messages Videos](https://lds365.com/2012/05/31/downloading-mormon-messages-videos/) - This article explains how to download Mormon Messages videos so you can use them in situations where you don't have Internet access. You can download Mormon Messages videos from the Church's Media Library or iTunes. Here are the instructions for each: LDS Media Library: Click the icon and word "Download" located directly below the video. You - [Video: Sharing Your Beliefs](https://lds365.com/2012/09/17/video-sharing-your-beliefs/) - The "Sharing Your Beliefs" Mormon Messages video explains how to use blogging, texting, and other forms of communication to share your testimony of the gospel to all the world. Discover how a simple push of a button can help you share your faith! Read this month's First Presidency "Sharing the Gospel Heart to Heart," where President - [Video: Patterns of Light](https://lds365.com/2012/09/24/video-patterns-of-light/) - Patterns of Light is a 3-part Mormon Message series in which Elder David A. Bednar teaches about light, revelation, and the Holy Ghost. This unique video series was created in a different format from previous Mormon Messages, which are often based on general conference addresses. The interview with Elder Bednar was shot exclusively for Patterns - [Daughters of God Video](https://lds365.com/2012/10/17/daughters-of-god-video/) - Do you know who you are? In the video below, Latter-day Saint women from across the globe share how their God-given strengths allow them to impact the world. - [Wise Men Still Seek Him](https://lds365.com/2012/12/19/wise-men-still-seek-him-2/) - Watch the video "Wise Men Still Seek Him" that portrays three modern-day wise men who show us that the greatest gift we can give Jesus Christ is the will of our hearts. Is there someone you know who needs to watch this message? You can share it on your Facebook page or in an e-mail - [Resolution #3: Use More Church Media](https://lds365.com/2013/01/03/more-church-media/) - This is one of a series of articles with suggested resolutions for the new year. See the other suggested resolutions. The Church provides a wide array of media that you and your family can enjoy, which can be much more uplifting than network television or movies. Mormon Messages Mormon Channel Youth Media (LDS.org/youth/video) Video Library on - [Mormon Message Video "My New Life" Surpasses 1 Million Views](https://lds365.com/2013/01/23/mormon-message-video-my-new-life-surpasses-1-million-views/) - The Mormon Message video "My New Life" has been viewed over 1 million times. In this video, Stephanie Nielson, survivor of a near-fatal plane crash, shares her story of a beautiful life centered on faith in Jesus Christ and love of family. This is the first Church video on the YouTube Mormon Channel to pass - [Stay Within the Lines Video](https://lds365.com/2013/03/17/stay-within-the-lines-video/) - Just as athletes must stay within lines to compete in sports, those who are called to labor in the Lord's work must stay within the lines of worthiness. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland challenges LDS young men to be active and worthy to serve as missionaries. Watch this video "Stay within the Lines," from the Mormon - [Stop Bullying Videos](https://lds365.com/2014/03/05/stop-bullying-videos/) - In the video "Bullying - Stop It," Dieter F. Uchtdorf counsels us to avoid hating, gossiping, ignoring, ridiculing, holding grudges, or wanting to cause harm. What do you think of this Mormon Messages video? Who could you share it with? And here's a similar video for children "Bullied - Let Us Be Kind" Learn how this new - [5 Cutest LDS Church-Made Commercials](https://lds365.com/2014/03/06/5-cutest-lds-church-made-commercials/) - LDS Living magazine just identified the 5 Cutest Church-Made Commercials, which are displayed below. Bad Hair Day Miss the Bus Answering Machine Cell Phone Dinner Conversation Can you think of a friend with whom you could you share these videos? - [Inspirational Video: "A Flood of Rescuers"](https://lds365.com/2019/06/18/inspirational-video-a-flood-of-rescuers/) - A new video from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "A Flood of Rescuers," documents the inspiring rescue efforts that took place after Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Harvey was a category 4 hurricane that formed in late August 2017 and destroyed communities in the state of Texas. 107 people died, thousands were left - [Interested In Volunteering During The Salt Lake Temple Celebration?](https://lds365.com/2026/05/21/interested-in-volunteering-during-the-salt-lake-temple-celebration/) - The Church is looking for exceptional volunteers who want to help guests feel welcomed, supported, and inspired throughout the celebration. Volunteers will support guest experiences, wayfinding, accessibility, and activities. How can I get involved as a volunteer during the celebration? The Church is looking for exceptional volunteers who want to help guests feel welcomed, supported, - [Resources For Service Projects For Children and Youth](https://lds365.com/2026/05/22/resources-for-service-projects-for-children-and-youth/) - Around the world, children and youth serve others with their families and friends, in Primary service activities, and in Young Men and Young Women activities. Parents and leaders can lead by example, teach about service, and serve together with Primary children, Young Men, and Young Women. The following are resources to find ideas for service - [Invite Your Friends to Watch General Conference on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026](https://lds365.com/2026/03/30/invite-your-friends-to-watch-general-conference-april-4-5-2026/) - General Conference may be one of the best ways to introduce your friends to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This article provides references to help you explain to others what general conference is all about and to invite them to watch the upcoming general conference. Below are images you can use to - [Resources Help Parents Prepare Children for Baptism](https://lds365.com/2014/06/04/resources-help-parents-prepare-children-for-baptism/) - The Church provides resources to help parents in their responsibility to prepare their children to be baptized and to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. The article "Resources Help Parents Prepare Children for Baptism" lists several principles and resources parents and teachers might find helpful in preparing children for these sacred ordinances. Prepare spiritually. - [Covenant Eyes: Resources About Pornography](https://lds365.com/2021/04/21/covenant-eyes-resources-about-pornography/) - On this site, we publish a best-of-the-best list of resources about pornography. We also often recommend a program to help your family stay clear of pornography—Covenant Eyes, a Christian-based program that combines internet filtering with a system of accountability. Learn more about Covenant Eyes. Covenant Eyes provides a ton of free resources for people trying - [Keeping Children Safe from Online Predators](https://lds365.com/2019/06/26/keeping-children-safe-from-online-predators/) - When children go online, they have direct and immediate access to friends, family, and complete strangers, which can put unsuspecting children at great risk. Children who meet and communicate with strangers online are easy prey for internet predators. June is National Internet Safety Awareness Month. All month, we will share ideas on how to keep the - [Mormon App Directory](https://lds365.com/2015/05/23/mormon-app-directory/) - I've written previously about the mobile apps provided by LDSMormonApps.com. Now, Evan Mullins has created an interactive Mormon App Directory, a free listing of all the Mormon apps he has been able to find. The directory lets you filter by price, market (Amazon Apps store, Google Play, or Apple App Store), price, and even developer. The directory also - [International Day of the Bible November 24](https://lds365.com/2014/11/19/international-day-of-the-bible-november-24/) - On November 24, the National Bible Association is sponsoring an “International Day of the Bible.” People are encouraged to read, share, or express creatively their favorite passages from the Bible at noon on the 24th. In addition, those who wish to post or promote scripture online are encouraged to use the hashtag #BibleCelebration. The event is also supported by the American - [Video: What It's Like Inside the Missionary Training Center](https://lds365.com/2026/05/17/video-what-its-like-inside-the-missionary-training-center/) - The Church has released a new video "What It's Like Inside the Missionary Training Center." Go inside the MTC for a candid, fun tour of daily missionary life. See how missionaries learn, grow, and prepare to serve around the world. Watch the video "What It's Like Inside the Missionary Training Center" below: Watch more videos - [How The Church's Missionary Work Is Expanding](https://lds365.com/2026/05/19/how-the-churchs-missionary-work-is-expanding/) - The Church has more than 84,000 full-time teaching missionaries serving in 451 missions in 150 countries worldwide. Thousands of young and senior service missionaries also serve in various capacities. In July, the Church will open 55 new missions to accommodate a growing number of missionaries already called. The addition will bring the total number of missions to 506 and allow - [LDS365 Celebrates 20th Anniversary With New Design](https://lds365.com/2026/05/14/lds365-celebrates-20th-anniversary-with-new-design/) - In commemoration of its 20th anniversary, LDS365 has updated its design. For 20 years, LDS365 has been the go-to place to strengthen Latter-day Saints 365 days a year. Resources from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Learn about new or updated Church websites, videos, digital publications, training, music, mobile apps, and other materials - [Church Handbook Offers Guidance on Artificial Intelligence](https://lds365.com/2025/12/24/church-handbook-offers-guidance-on-artificial-intelligence/) - The latest updates to the Church's General Handbook includes guidance on the use of artificial intelligence. The handbook reminds us that AI “cannot replace the gift of divine inspiration or the individual work required to receive it.” It also cautions that “interactions with AI cannot substitute for meaningful relationships with God and others.” The handbook - [24/7 Christmas Music by Mormon Tabernacle Choir](https://lds365.com/2017/11/29/24-7-christmas-music-by-mormon-tabernacle-choir/) - Now through Christmas Day, the Tabernacle Choir’s 24/7 commercial-free music stream on the Mormon Channel will feature 50% Christmas music, and from December 14 through Christmas, the stream will be 100% Christmas music. Music is from the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square’s Christmas albums, Music and the Spoken Word Christmas specials, and past - [24/7 Christmas Music by Mormon Tabernacle Choir](https://lds365.com/2016/12/15/247-christmas-music-by-mormon-tabernacle-choir/) - Now through Christmas Day, the Tabernacle Choir’s 24/7 music stream on the Mormon Channel will feature nonstop Christmas music from the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square’s Christmas albums, Music and the Spoken Word Christmas specials, and past Christmas concerts. You can access the 24/7 Christmas music stream in three ways: Go to TheTabernacleChoir.org and select the - [Saints, Vol. 1 Now Available in Print in 14 Languages](https://lds365.com/2019/02/20/saints-vol-1-now-available-in-print-in-14-languages/) - Volume 1 of the book Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days is now available in print in 14 languages. The First Presidency has encouraged “all to read the book [Saints] and make use of the supplementary material available online.” Books Available Now You can purchase the print edition of Saints - [July 2020 Updates to General Handbook](https://lds365.com/2020/08/01/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 Policies and Guidelines" to provide more information about issues such as the following: unwed parents - [Cemetery Intelligence: New Innovation From BillionGraves](https://lds365.com/2026/05/14/cemetery-intelligence-new-innovation-from-billiongraves/) - “Cemetery Intelligence” (CI) is a groundbreaking new AI-powered genealogy toolset from BillionGraves. It is built specifically to supercharge cemetery research and bring your ancestors’ stories to life. Trained on hundreds of millions of GPS-tagged gravestone photographs, inscriptions, obituaries, symbols, cemetery records, death records, and related historical documents, it acts as your intelligent genealogy partner. It - [Scriptures Legacy Film Online](https://lds365.com/2014/05/05/scriptures-legacy-film-online/) - Scriptures Legacy, a new film produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is now online. Learn more about the Scriptures Legacy film. You can watch it on YouTube. - [New Triple Combination in Marshallese](https://lds365.com/2015/11/11/new-triple-combination-in-marshallese/) - The new triple combination of the scriptures and updated edition of the Book of Mormon in Marshallese are now printed and available through distribution centers and online at store.lds.org. Triple combination of the scriptures in Marshallese Updated edition of the Book of Mormon in Marshallese The handouts below give instructions for ordering. (Download a PDF of the handout.) The - [Share Your Life Story With Lifey.org](https://lds365.com/2017/02/20/share-your-life-story-with-lifey-org/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]A Utah man has created a simple way to share your life story in video. Lifey helps you organize your thoughts and then record them on video. It’s an easy, free, browsable, and embeddable way to create - [19 Conferences for Single Adults Around the World in 2026](https://lds365.com/2026/05/13/19-conferences-for-single-adults-around-the-world-in-2026/) - The Church News has published a list of 19 conferences for single Latter-day Saints happening around the world in 2026. Read the article "19 Conferences for Single Adults Happening Around the World" for details. U.S. Locations 1. Orange County, California — May 14-17 2. Boise, Idaho — May 28-31 3. Washington, D.C. — June 12-14 4. Denver, - [Face to Face Event for Youth Rescheduled from January 29 to March 9, 2022](https://lds365.com/2022/01/14/face-to-face-event-for-youth-rescheduled-from-january-29-to-march-9-2022/) - The youth Face to Face event originally scheduled for January 29, 2022, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. due to the exposure of multiple Face to Face participants to COVID-19. The Face to Face event focusing on the 2022 youth theme of “Trust in the Lord” (based on Proverbs 3:5–6) will feature - [Children’s Activities for LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2018/10/03/childrens-activities-for-lds-general-conference-15/) - The Church provides General Conference activities for children at ConferenceGames.lds.org in English, Portuguese and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. A downloadable General Conference Notebook for children to write or draw about conference. Conference Squares, consisting of 7 cards that encourage children to listen carefully, and when a speaker talks about one of the - [Children’s Activities for LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2018/03/30/childrens-activities-for-lds-general-conference-14/) - The Church provides General Conference activities for children at ConferenceGames.lds.org in English, Portuguese and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. A downloadable General Conference Notebook for children to write or draw about conference. Conference Squares, consisting of 7 cards that encourage children to listen carefully, and when a speaker talks about one of the - [Children’s Activities for General Conference](https://lds365.com/2019/04/05/childrens-activities-for-general-conference/) - The Church provides General Conference activities for children at ConferenceGames.ChurchofJesusChrist.org in English, Portuguese and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. A downloadable General Conference Notebook for children to write or draw about conference. Conference Squares, consisting of 7 cards that encourage children to listen carefully, and when a speaker talks about one of the - [LDS Videos for Children](https://lds365.com/2017/04/21/lds-videos-for-children/) - The children's section of LDS.org (ChurchofJesusChrist.org/children) has scripture stories, videos, music, games and activities, and lesson helps for teaching children. In the videos section, you will find the following: Children’s Bible Videos Meet the Apostles Sing-Along Videos One in a Million Videos Other Videos Bible Videos ASL Primary Songs Prophet Videos For Little Friends A Year - [Children’s Activities for LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2016/09/30/childrens-activities-for-lds-general-conference-11/) - The Church provides General Conference activities for children at ConferenceGames.lds.org in English, Portuguese and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from listening to general conference. A downloadable General Conference Notebook for children to write or draw about conference. Conference Squares, consisting of 7 cards that encourage children to listen carefully, and when a speaker talks about one of the topics on - [Children’s Activities for LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2016/04/01/childrens-activities-for-lds-general-conference-10/) - The Church provides General Conference activities for children at ConferenceGames.lds.org in English, Portuguese and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from listening to general conference. A downloadable General Conference Notebook for children to write or draw about conference. Conference Squares, consisting of 7 cards that encourage children to listen carefully, and when a speaker talks about one of the topics on - [Gospel Images for Personal Use](https://lds365.com/2009/06/11/gospel-images-for-personal-use/) - Visual aids are important in teaching and enhancing the spirit in our homes. The following is a short list where you can find downloadable, printable graphics on Church Web sites: Gospel Art Book. This new resource published in March 2009 contains 137 pictures that can be used in the home or at church to enrich - [Children’s Activities for LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2014/04/04/childrens-activities-for-lds-general-conference-6/) - The Church provides several General Conference activities for children at ConferenceGames.lds.org in multiple languages to help them enjoy and learn more from listening to general conference: ">A General Conference Notebook for children to write or draw about conference. Conference Squares, consisting of 7 cards that encourage children to listen carefully, and when a speaker talks about one of - [Children’s Activities for LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2013/10/05/childrens-activities-for-lds-general-conference-5/) - The Church provides several General Conference activities for children at ConferenceGames.lds.org in multiple languages to help them enjoy and learn more from listening to general conference: A General Conference Notebook for children to write or draw about conference. Conference Squares, consisting of 7 cards that encourage children to listen carefully, and when a speaker talks about one of - [Children’s Activities for LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2017/09/30/childrens-activities-for-lds-general-conference-13/) - The Church provides General Conference activities for children at ConferenceGames.lds.org in English, Portuguese and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. A downloadable General Conference Notebook for children to write or draw about conference. Conference Squares, consisting of 7 cards that encourage children to listen carefully, and when a speaker talks about one of the - [Children’s Activities for LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2017/03/30/childrens-activities-for-lds-general-conference-12/) - The Church provides General Conference activities for children at ConferenceGames.lds.org in English, Portuguese and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. A downloadable General Conference Notebook for children to write or draw about conference. Conference Squares, consisting of 7 cards that encourage children to listen carefully, and when a speaker talks about one of the - [Children’s Activities for LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2015/10/02/childrens-activities-for-lds-general-conference-9/) - The Church provides several General Conference activities for children at ConferenceGames.lds.org in multiple languages to help them enjoy and learn more from listening to general conference: A General Conference Notebook for children to write or draw about conference. Conference Squares, consisting of 7 cards that encourage children to listen carefully, and when a speaker talks about one of - [Children’s Activities for LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2015/04/04/childrens-activities-for-lds-general-conference-8/) - The Church provides several General Conference activities for children at ConferenceGames.lds.org in multiple languages to help them enjoy and learn more from listening to general conference: A General Conference Notebook for children to write or draw about conference. Conference Squares, consisting of 7 cards that encourage children to listen carefully, and when a speaker talks about one of - [Children’s Activities for LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2014/10/03/childrens-activities-for-lds-general-conference-7/) - The Church provides several General Conference activities for children at ConferenceGames.lds.org in multiple languages to help them enjoy and learn more from listening to general conference: A General Conference Notebook for children to write or draw about conference. Conference Squares, consisting of 7 cards that encourage children to listen carefully, and when a speaker talks about one of - [Coloring Pages from The Friend Magazine](https://lds365.com/2008/08/06/coloring-pages-from-the-friend-magazine/) - The Friend has posted a gallery of its recent coloring pages, arranged by topic. This will be a welcomed resource for Primary leaders and teachers, as well as parents looking for activities for their children to do during sacrament meeting, stake conference, general conference, or a long drive. Thanks to the MormonMagz blog for pointing - [New Member Tools Features Help You Serve More Effectively](https://lds365.com/2026/05/12/new-member-tools-features-help-you-serve-more-effectively/) - New features in version 5.5 of the Member Tools app can help you fulfill your callings more effectively from the convenience of a mobile device. Improvements to Class and Quorum Attendance Class teachers and organization leaders can now record teacher attendance right alongside children and youth attendance, making the process faster and easier. By default, teachers - [New Gospel Library Features To Study More Effectively](https://lds365.com/2026/05/08/new-gospel-library-features-to-study-more-effectively/) - New features in the Gospel Library can help you find daily inspiration, better participate in meetings, and increase the effectiveness of your gospel study. The following new features are available now in iOS and in Android. If you don’t see these new features, manually update your app version by going to the App Store or - [Church Releases New Temple Square App](https://lds365.com/2026/04/15/church-releases-new-temple-square-app/) - With the new Temple Square visitors’ center opening on May 18, and reservations for the Salt Lake Temple Open House becoming available on September 1, the Church has released the Temple Square App (available for Apple and Android) to manage your reservations and plan your visits to Temple Square. The Temple Square App is the official - [New Temple Square Visitors’ Center Opens May 18, 2026](https://lds365.com/2026/04/13/new-temple-square-visitors-center-opens-may-18-2026/) - The new visitors' center on Temple Square will open to the public on May 18, 2026. This is a significant milestone ahead of the Salt Lake Temple Celebration, scheduled from April 5, 2027, through October 1, 2027. Reservations for the Salt Lake Temple Open House will be available beginning September 1, 2026. All are welcome - [Videos: How to Write and Deliver a Church Talk](https://lds365.com/2026/05/11/videos-how-to-write-and-deliver-a-church-talk/) - The With The Eyes of Faith video channel has published two excellent videos with tips on how to write and deliver a great sacrament meeting talk. Watch "How to Write and Deliver a Great Church Talk, Part 1:" Watch "How to Write and Deliver a Great Church Talk, Part 2:"  - [Video: Scholar Debunks Lies About Brigham Young](https://lds365.com/2026/05/07/video-scholar-debunks-lies-about-brigham-young/) - Informed Saints has published a video that debunks many of the lies about Brigham Young. The video features Dr. Daniel C. Peterson, scholar of Islamic and Latter-day Saint studies, professor at Brigham Young University, and executive producer of the Becoming Brigham documentary series. Watch the video " Scholar DEBUNKS the Biggest Lies About Brigham Young:" - [How To Have Essential Family Conversations](https://lds365.com/2026/05/28/how-to-have-essential-family-conversations/) - Church leaders have long taught about the helpfulness of family councils. Essential conversations in the safety of our homes can help us prepare for the avalanches of life. "Essential Family Conversations" gives tips and ideas on how to hold conversations with our children. It also gives ideas about when and how to have more frequent - [Church Provides Discussion Guide & Video for May 31st Fifth-Sunday Lesson on Religious Freedom](https://lds365.com/2026/05/05/church-provides-discussion-guide-resources-for-may-31st-fifth-sunday-lesson-on-religious-freedom/) - The First Presidency has announced a special fifth Sunday discussion on May 31, 2026, about moral agency and how the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence support religious liberty. The Church has created a discussion guide, “Celebrating the Founding of the United States and the U.S. Constitution,” and a video, for this meeting. The guide, - [Volunteer Through FamilySearch to Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States](https://lds365.com/2026/04/29/volunteer-through-familysearch-to-celebrate-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-united-states/) - FamilySearch is proud to collaborate on America Gives—an initiative of America250. America Gives encourages individuals and organizations to increase their level of volunteering and impact in 2026. Every family has contributed to the American story in its own way. Join FamilySearch and America250 in discovering, remembering, and sharing the stories that connect us all. See - [Special Fifth Sunday and Fast as United States Celebrates Its 250th Anniversary](https://lds365.com/2026/03/13/special-fifth-sunday-and-fast-as-united-states-celebrates-its-250th-anniversary/) - The First Presidency has sent the following message to Church leaders in the United States: Dear Brothers and Sisters: The United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence throughout 2026. A new video will be available on ChurchofJesusChrist.org in which President D. Todd Christofferson and Elder Quentin L. - [FamilySearch Participates in America250 Celebration](https://lds365.com/2026/02/04/familysearch-participates-in-america250-celebration/) - FamilySearch International has announced its collaboration with America250, the official celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, with the release of a new web page and an invitation to “discover your family’s place in American history.” FamilySearch America250 is the new web page for the national celebration that helps show - [Volunteer Through JustServe to Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States](https://lds365.com/2026/03/18/volunteer-through-justserve-to-celebrate-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-united-states/) - JustServe is proud to collaborate on America Gives—an initiative of America250. America Gives encourages individuals and organizations to increase their level of volunteering and impact in 2026. The goal of America Gives is to make America’s 250th a record-setting year for volunteer service. You can support the initiative by getting involved in your community and - [How the Church Is Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States](https://lds365.com/2026/02/03/how-the-church-is-celebrating-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-united-states/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is collaborating with America250 the official celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in recognition of the freedoms established through the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The Church will collaborate on initiatives focused on service, family history and music. Watch the - [LDS Laughs Mobile App](https://lds365.com/2017/04/27/lds-laughs-mobile-app/) - The free mobile app LDS Laughs is a fun-filled app that puts more than 300 LDS comics and jokes at your fingertips, with more added weekly! This easy-to-use app is great for kids of all ages (and kids at heart). Hilarious LDS comics? Yeah, there's an app for that! It is illustrated by the Mormon cartoonist Arie Van De - [Video: Two Purposes: Accepting and Including People with Disabilities](https://lds365.com/2019/09/19/video-two-purposes-accepting-and-including-people-with-disabilities/) - Watch the new video "Two Purposes: Accepting and Including People with Disabilities" that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints created in collaboration with the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City, the Congregation Kol Ami for all our people, and the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities—Disabilities, Religion, and Spirituality Program. This - [Church Updates Resources to Help People With Disabilities](https://lds365.com/2019/08/23/church-disability-resources-updated/) - The Disability Resources section of the Church's website has been updated at disability.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Nearly one in three households has someone with a disability. As a leader, you have a unique opportunity to support these members and their caregivers in their efforts to belong and live their faith. If you’re an individual with a disability, a - [Staying Safe from Pornography Online](https://lds365.com/2019/06/21/staying-safe-from-pornography-online/) - Pornography is freely available online and it is one of the biggest threats to our children’s online safety. Children with unrestricted internet access are just a click away from viewing sexually-explicit material online—either intentionally or accidentally. Depraved pornography that was once only available on the black market is now accessible on the internet. June is - [Happy Mother's Day, May 10, 2026](https://lds365.com/2026/05/09/happy-mothers-day-may-10-2026/) - Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, 2026. See a list of What to Do for Mother’s Day—Simple, Meaningful Activities. "To Every Mother" is a non-denominational video message for Mother's Day that was produced in association with several faith groups to remind people everywhere of the importance of families.  We pay tribute to all the mothers - ["Becoming Brigham" Web Documentary Series, Episodes 12-14](https://lds365.com/2026/04/27/becoming-brigham-web-documentary-series-episodes-12-14/) - The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks continues to release a new episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham each Monday. Over the past few weeks, they have released the following episodes: Episode 12: "Why did Joseph Smith put Nauvoo under martial law?" The hosts return to Nauvoo to explore the tragic events - [Where to Find Mother’s Day Gifts for Latter-Day Saints](https://lds365.com/2026/04/27/where-to-find-mothers-day-gifts-for-latter-day-saints/) - Mother's Day is May 10, 2026. Here are some key sources for Mother's Day gifts for Latter-day Saints: Products for Mother from the Church's online store or physical distribution stores. Mother's Day picks from LDSBookstore.com. Digitize old family photos and video for your mother with the 60% off sale at LegacyBox. Mother's Day gifts from - [Find a Grave for Memorial Day](https://lds365.com/2020/05/21/find-a-grave-for-memorial-day/) - On Memorial Day next Monday, May 25, many people plan to connect with their ancestors by visiting their graves. BillionGraves.com makes it easy to locate and visit a grave or simply view your ancestors’ headstones from home. Learn how to find a gravestone at the cemetery and read some fun success stories of those who - [Where to Find Christmas Gifts for Latter-day Saints 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/11/28/where-to-find-christmas-gifts-for-latter-day-saints-2025/) - Looking for Latter-day Saint gifts for Christmas? Here are the key sources: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers thousands of products in their online store and in physical distribution stores. LDSBookstore.com offers scriptures in over 40 colors, missionary plaques, baptism gifts, missionary gifts, LDS art, CTR Rings in 346 styles and languages, - [Watch the Best of RootsTech 2026 for Free Now On Demand](https://lds365.com/2026/04/30/watch-the-best-of-rootstech-2026-for-free-now-on-demand/) - Although RootsTech 2026 has concluded, many of the sessions are now available on demand for free at RootsTech.org. Users can explore thousands of free online classes and create personalized watchlists of their interests to continue learning and discovering year-round. The RootsTech Online Expo Hall will be available until August 2026. RootsTech 2026, the world’s largest family history - [Fortified in Christ Conference, Sept. 19-20, 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/05/19/fortified-in-christ-conference-sept-19-20-2025/) - Latter-day Saint women and their friends are invited to attend the Fortified in Christ Conference, September 19-20, 2025 at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah. The conference is brought to you by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media. This Latter-day Saint Women's Conference is recommended for all women ages 14+. See some of the presenters in the - [Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with Elder & Sister Quentin L. Cook, November 19, 2023](https://lds365.com/2023/11/09/worldwide-devotional-for-young-adults-with-elder-sister-quentin-l-cook-november-19-2023/) - On Sunday, November 19, join other young adults ages 18-30, married or single, to view a worldwide devotional with Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Sister Mary Cook. Plan now to invite and gather with your friends to hear inspired messages that are just for you from one of the Lord’s - [September Worldwide Young Adult Devotional Rescheduled For November 19](https://lds365.com/2023/09/07/september-worldwide-young-adult-devotional-rescheduled-for-november-19/) - 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 Sister Mary Cook. Leaders and young adults are encouraged to invite and - [How to Watch the Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with Elder and Sister Renlund from September 11, 2022](https://lds365.com/2022/09/12/how-to-watch-the-worldwide-devotional-for-young-adults-with-elder-and-sister-renlund-from-september-11-2022/) - If you missed yesterday's worldwide devotional for young adults with Elder and Sister Renlund, you can still watch it online on the Church website (available for two weeks). It will also soon be on YouTube and on the Gospel Library under “Young Adults” (as well as audio files in 40 languages). The messages focused on - [Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with Elder and Sister Renlund, September 11, 2022](https://lds365.com/2022/08/22/worldwide-devotional-for-young-adults-with-elder-and-sister-renlund-september-11-2022/) - Elder Dale G. Renlund and Sister Ruth Renlund will speak to young adults during a worldwide devotional available for viewing on Sunday, September 11, 2022. All young adults ages 18–30 are invited to watch the broadcast. Messages will focus on Church history found in “Saints Volume 3: Boldly, Nobly, and Independent,” with historic and personal accounts - [New Young Women Age‑Group Names](https://lds365.com/2026/04/20/new-young-women-age-group-names/) - The First Presidency has announced changes to age-group names for young women. The purpose of the new names is to “help young women understand their divine place in God’s work, to represent their spiritual dignity as His beloved daughters, and to highlight their progression.” The new age-group names are the following: Builders of Faith (young women - [Friend to Friend Video for Children in May 2026 Features Elder and Sister Gong](https://lds365.com/2026/04/22/friend-to-friend-video-for-children-in-may-2026-features-elder-and-sister-gong/) - A new Friend to Friend video for children titled “Friend to Friend: Prophets Guide Us to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ” will be available for streaming beginning Sunday, May 24, 2026. The video offers special messages for children by Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Sister Susan Gong, and the Primary General Presidency. - [A Beginner's Guide to Indexing](https://lds365.com/2026/05/05/a-beginners-guide-to-indexing/) - What is indexing? Digitizing names, dates, and places from historical documents so anyone can search and discover them online. How does it work? FanilySearch computers find names in old documents, and people like you help review them. By correcting small errors, you make it possible for others to discover their ancestors. How can I get - [May is Mental Health Month. See Church Resources to Improve Mental Health](https://lds365.com/2026/05/04/may-is-mental-health-month-see-church-resources-to-improve-mental-health/) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides a wealth of information and support for mental health. Below is a summary of the resources available. Mental Health Website The Mental Health website contains the following sections: General Principles, Help for Me, Help for Parents and Families, Help for Someone Else: Leaders, Member - [Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with Elder and Sister Stevenson, May 3, 2026](https://lds365.com/2026/04/13/worldwide-devotional-for-young-adults-with-elder-and-sister-stevenson-may-3-2026/) - On Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. MDT, Elder Gary E. Stevenson and his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson, will speak to young adults during a worldwide devotional themed “Lifelong Discipleship.” Young adults ages 18–35, including those who will turn 18 this year and married young adults, are invited to participate. See YA Weekly for - [Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with Elder Patrick and Sister Jennifer Kearon, February 1, 2026](https://lds365.com/2026/01/12/worldwide-devotional-for-young-adults-with-elder-patrick-and-sister-jennifer-kearon-february-1-2026/) - Young adults of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are invited to gather and view a special devotional with Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Sister Jennifer Kearon. The broadcast originating from the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, will be available on February 1, 2026, in - [Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults, "The Prophet and the Temple Point Us to Jesus Christ," November 2, 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/10/21/worldwide-devotional-for-young-adults-the-prophet-and-the-temple-point-us-to-jesus-christ-november-2-2025/) - Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Kathy Andersen, will speak to young adults during a worldwide devotional on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. MST. This event will be broadcast from the Washington D.C. Temple grounds. All young adults ages 18–35, including those who will - [Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with Elder David A. Bednar and Sister Susan K. Bednar, November 3, 2024](https://lds365.com/2024/09/23/worldwide-devotional-for-young-adults-with-elder-david-a-bednar-and-sister-susan-k-bednar-november-3-2024/) - Young adults are invited to attend a worldwide devotional for young adults on November 3, 2024, in the Americas, and on November 10 in other areas. Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Susan, will share messages specifically for young adults ages 18 to 35. Elder and Sister Bednar have - [Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with Elder and Sister Carlos A. Godoy May 5, 2024](https://lds365.com/2024/04/15/worldwide-devotional-for-young-adults-with-elder-and-sister-carlos-a-godoy-may-5-2024/) - Young adults of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are invited to grow closer to Jesus Christ by attending the worldwide devotional for young adults on May 5, 2024, in the Americas, and May 12 in other areas. Elder Carlos A. Godoy of the Seventy and his wife, Monica, will share messages specifically for - [Details About Sunday Lessons in Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women Meetings](https://lds365.com/2026/04/20/details-about-sunday-lessons-in-aaronic-priesthood-and-young-women-meetings/) - Earlier this month, the First Presidency announced a change in the Sunday class schedule, beginning September 6, 2026. Adults and youth will attend Sunday School every week, followed by classes for priesthood quorums, young women, and Relief Society. Lessons in Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women meetings will focus on truths in the updated edition of For - [Over 1 Million Seminary and Institute Students Worldwide](https://lds365.com/2026/04/23/over-1-million-seminary-and-institute-students-worldwide/) - More than 1 million students worldwide are now enrolled in Seminaries and Institutes of Religion of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, marking an unprecedented milestone in the program’s more than 100-year history. Youth and young adults across the globe are choosing to study the scriptures, strengthen their relationship with Heavenly Father and - [Changes to the Sunday Class Meeting Schedule](https://lds365.com/2026/04/06/changes-to-the-sunday-class-meeting-schedule/) - Beginning the first week of September 2026, the class schedule during Church Sunday worship meetings will change. The two-hour block of meetings will continue with sacrament meeting and Primary as they are currently. However, for adults and youth, rather than alternating between Sunday School, Relief Society, priesthood, and Young Women meetings every other week, they - [What is Taught in the Updated Edition of "For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices"?](https://lds365.com/2026/04/17/what-is-taught-in-the-updated-edition-of-for-the-strength-of-youth-a-guide-for-making-choices/) - Beginning the first Sunday in September, the lessons in Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women meetings will focus on truths in the updated edition of For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. This updated guide is available in the Gospel Library app, online, as a downloadable PDF, and will be available soon in print. - [Download an Updated April 2026 Chart of General Authorities and General Officers](https://lds365.com/2026/04/18/download-an-updated-april-2026-chart-of-general-authorities-and-general-officers/) - The Church News has prepared an updated chart of Church leaders that includes the eight new General Authority Seventies sustained in the April 2026 general conference. Also sustained at general conference, but not effective until August 1, were changes to the Presidency of the Seventy and a new Primary general presidency. View or download the - [How Parents and Youth Can Prepare For New Sunday Lessons](https://lds365.com/2026/04/24/how-parents-and-youth-can-prepare-for-new-sunday-lessons/) - Beginning September 6, the lessons in Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women meetings will focus on truths in the updated edition of For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. This updated guide is available in the Gospel Library app, online, as a downloadable PDF, and will be available soon in print. The updated edition contains 12 - [Fatherhood: How Much Time Do You Have? Video](https://lds365.com/2014/02/05/fatherhood-how-much-time-do-you-have-video/) - Teaching your teenager to drive, giving your kid's pet fish a funeral, explaining the birds and the bees, playing catch... Fatherhood isn't something that happens all at once. It's a day-in and day-out choice to show up for your kids. So how much time you got? The video below was created by the Skit Guys, - [LDS Family Services Partners with Adoption.com](https://lds365.com/2015/03/02/lds-family-services-partners-with-adoption-com/) - LDS Family Services has announced a groundbreaking new deal with the world's largest adoption website, Adoption.com. The two organizations are working together to increase adoption opportunities for hopeful adoptive LDS parents. Adoption.com has created a free site for Latter-day Saint couples at adoption.com/lds. Through February 2016, LDS Family Services will pay the $199/month cost of a parent - [New Site MormonMusic.org](https://lds365.com/2009/04/06/new-site-mormonmusicorg/) - A new Web site launched today at LatterDaySaintmusicians.com. This site with top-rated LDS music provides a rich and flexible platform for online music lovers to stream, download, and enjoy both prominent and up-and-coming LDS musical selections—from jazz piano and classical guitar to inspirational vocals and seasonal choral numbers. Featured artists include Abe Mills, Jon Schmidt, Hilary - [A Visitor's Guide to Church History Sites in Illinois](https://lds365.com/2025/02/13/a-visitors-guide-to-church-history-sites-in-illinois/) - As you study the Doctrine and Covenants in Come, Follow Me this year, you can deepen your understanding by exploring the stories and viewing photos of places where sacred events occurred. This is one in a series of articles about key Church history sites. Several historic Church history sites in Illinois have been preserved by - [3 New Books About Problem Solving](https://lds365.com/2025/11/09/3-new-books-about-problem-solving/) - Century Publishing is pleased to announce three new books by Larry Richman about problem solving. Your Problem Isn’t Your Problem. Solve the right problem. Solve the root cause rather than treat symptoms. What if the problem you’re trying to solve isn’t the real problem? Learn to distinguish between symptoms and causes. Challenge assumptions that limit your thinking. - [Optimize Links](https://lds365.com/2009/03/03/optimize-links/) - Read about five ways to optimize your existing links for maximum search engine optimization benefit. - [2025 Statistical Report of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints](https://lds365.com/2026/04/09/2025-statistical-report-of-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints/) - During the April general conference, the Church published the statistical report for 2025. At the end of the year, the total membership was 17,887,212, with 91,835 new children of record during 2025, and 385,490 converts baptized. This is the highest number of converts baptized in one year in the history of the Church. There were - [Text of April 2026 General Conference Now Available](https://lds365.com/2026/04/08/text-of-april-2026-general-conference-now-available/) - The official English text of the general conference talks is now available at conference.ChurchofJesusChrist.org and in the Gospel Library app. Text in many more languages will be posted over the next several days. Each page provides the video and text of the conference talk. Click the three dots at the top right of any - [Available Formats of LDS Scriptures](https://lds365.com/2011/10/20/available-formats-of-lds-scriptures/) - Did you know that scriptures.lds.org not only has the scriptures text, but also audio recordings to listen to online or download MP3 files to use on other devices? This includes the Holy Bible (both Old Testament and New Testament), Triple Combination, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price. A new page - [150 Million Copies of The Book of Mormon](https://lds365.com/2011/04/22/150-million-copies-of-the-book-of-mormon/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that it has printed 150 million copies of The Book of Mormon since its first printing in March 1830. See articles in Church News and Events and in the Newsroom. Pretty impressive: 150 million copies in 181 years. In 2003, Book magazine included the Book of Mormon as one of - [Book of Mormon Changes Lives: The Power of Social Media](https://lds365.com/2014/04/16/book-of-mormon-changes-lives-the-power-of-social-media/) - On April 11, I posted an article asking the question How has the Book of Mormon changed your life? In that article, I invited you to go to the website BestBookRead.com and vote for the one book that has transformed your life forever. On April 11, the Book of Mormon was #25 on the list, with 235 votes. Today, the - [Has the Book of Mormon Changed Your Life?](https://lds365.com/2014/04/11/has-the-book-of-mormon-changed-your-life/) - How has the Book of Mormon changed your life? The website BestBookRead.com is asking people to vote for the one book that has transformed your life forever. For you, if that book is the Book of Mormon, go to the website BestBookRead.com and vote for it. It is currently #25 on the list. Read the Book of Mormon online or ask - [5 Things You Didn't Know About The Book of Mormon](https://lds365.com/2013/11/25/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-book-of-mormon/) - In social media, you often see posts like "5 things about me you may not know." Here's one for the Book of Mormon: I was translated in 65 working days. I speak 109 languages. Over 160 million copies of me have been distributed. The Bible is my best friend. I am one of the top - [Book of Mormon: An Introduction, Video](https://lds365.com/2011/05/19/book-of-mormon-an-introduction-video/) - In the video below, a living Apostle explains what the Book of Mormon is and how anyone can know that it is true. Learn more about the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. You can also request a free copy or read it online in many languages. - [A Worldwide Invitation to #LightTheWorld This Christmas Season and "Be Someone's Angel"](https://lds365.com/2024/12/01/a-worldwide-invitation-to-lighttheworld-this-christmas-season-and-be-someones-angel/) - When angels announced the birth of Jesus Christ 2,000 years ago, their message was one of goodness and joy (see Luke 2:10). Wherever you are this Christmas season, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encourages everyone to echo that message by bringing light and hope to those in need. The invitation to Light the - [6 Ways to Accept the #LightTheWorld 2019 Invitation](https://lds365.com/2019/11/29/6-ways-to-accept-the-lighttheworld-2019-invitation/) - #LightTheWorld is an invitation to transform Christmas into a season of service. It’s a worldwide movement to touch hearts and change lives by doing the things Jesus did: feeding the hungry, comforting the lonely, visiting the sick and afflicted, and showing kindness to everyone. Jesus said, “Ye are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). Below - [BYU Offers EFY for Young Single Adults (EFYSA)](https://lds365.com/2023/01/30/byu-offers-efy-for-young-single-adults-efysa/) - BYU now offers an Especially For Young Single Adults (EFYSA) program. It is for young single adults (ages 18–30) who want to experience a program like the one they experienced as an EFY youth participant. The first ever EFYSA will take place August 16–19, 2023, in Nauvoo, Illinois. As part of the weeklong conference, you - [November 2022 Conference Issue of the Liahona Now Online](https://lds365.com/2022/10/31/november-2022-conference-issue-of-the-liahona-now-online/) - The November 2022 issue of the Liahona magazine is now available online. This issue contains the talks from the October 2022 general conference, along with biographies of the newly called Church leaders and news of the Church. You can also reference the talks in the General Conference section of the Gospel Library app and online - [General Conference Ensign & Liahona November 2019 Now Online](https://lds365.com/2019/10/28/general-conference-ensign-liahona-november-2019-now-online/) - The text and PDF of the November issues of the Ensign and Liahona magazines are now online and in the Gospel Library app. This issue contains the addresses from the October 2019 general conference. The magazine is currently being printed and will soon be mailed to subscribers. “For the next six months, your conference edition of the - [Son of God Movie](https://lds365.com/2014/03/03/son-of-god-movie/) - This weekend, I saw the movie Son of God. It's the larger-than-life story of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. This epic movie is well done, covering key events from Jesus' birth through his teachings, crucifixion, and resurrection. Beyond the high-quality production values, I was impressed with how well the producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey handled the story, - [How Can I Forgive Others?](https://lds365.com/2022/03/10/how-can-i-forgive-others/) - It’s not easy, but when we forgive, our burdens are lifted and we feel greater peace. Jesus taught us to forgive When Jesus taught the Sermon on the Mount, He reminded the people of the way things had been under the law of Moses: “An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth” - [Explaining Latter-day Saint Beliefs: Jesus Christ](https://lds365.com/2012/11/01/sharing-the-gospel-jesus-christ/) - This article is one in a series of articles about explaining our beliefs to our friends. See other articles in this series. Latter-day Saints believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord, our Redeemer, and our Advocate with the Father. He ransomed us with His blood. Below are online resources that explain more about our belief in - [The Only True God and Jesus Christ](https://lds365.com/2008/07/21/the-only-true-god-and-jesus-christ/) - On the Church's site on Jesus Christ, read a powerful new article from a modern apostle Elder Jeffrey R. Holland testifying of Jesus Christ. While there, but sure to watch the video by clicking the link in the left column. Can you think of someone who would benefit from this article? If so, click the Share - [Are Latter-day Saints Born-Again Christians?](https://lds365.com/2019/02/14/are-mormons-born-again-christians/) - Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints unequivocally affirm themselves to be Christians. They worship God the Eternal Father in the name of Jesus Christ. When asked what the Latter-day Saints believe, Joseph Smith put Christ at the center: “The fundamental principles of our religion is the testimony of the apostles and - [Special Magazine on the Savior Jesus Christ](https://lds365.com/2012/12/03/special-magazine-on-the-savior-jesus-christ/) - Did you know that there is a special issue of the Ensign and the Liahona magazine that is focused entirely on the Lord Jesus Christ? This issue was created specifically to help readers better understand Jesus Christ, receive a witness of His divinity, and feel a desire to follow Him. It will also give members an opportunity to share with others - [March 2008 Issue of the Ensign and Liahona on Jesus Christ](https://lds365.com/2008/02/15/march-2008-issue-of-the-ensign-and-liahona-on-jesus-christ/) - The March 2008 issue of the Liahona and Ensign is focused entirely on the Lord Jesus Christ. In this issue, General Authorities teach vital doctrines about the Savior, and members from around the world share testimonies of the power of the Atonement in their lives. This issue was created specifically to help readers better understand - [LDS Christmas Invitation: He is the Gift](https://lds365.com/2014/11/25/lds-christmas-invitation-he-is-the-gift/) - Beginning at noon today, through December 31, you can participate in the worldwide Christmas initiative titled, "He Is the Gift" (John 3:16) at ComeUntoChrist.org/light-the-world. The initiative is similar to the 2014 Easter campaign, "Because of Him," and consists of a website and a video translated into 20 languages. I invite you to participate by viewing and sharing the - [July Ensign Now Online](https://lds365.com/2008/06/30/july-ensign-now-online/) - The July 2008 issue of the Ensign is now online. (Remember, you can view the full magazine layout in PDF format by clicking "View" on the format bar.) Find out how to join the online conversation about the Church by reading Elder M. Russell Ballard’s advice on “Sharing the Gospel Using the Internet." After reading the article, - [Christmas Resources From the Church](https://lds365.com/2014/12/16/christmas-lds-org-4/) - The ChurchofJesusChrist.org has a page with Christmas resources, such as the following: the Christmas story Christmas videos Christmas ideas a page about Jesus Christ Christmas Music Articles about Christmas Christmas family activities Please consider sharing this page with your family and friends this Christmas. You can also find great references for Christmas at JesusChrist.lds.org. - [Youth Lessons for October: Becoming More Christlike](https://lds365.com/2013/09/27/youth-lessons-for-october-becoming-more-christlike/) - Each month, LDS youth around the world study a different doctrinal principle that is coordinated across Young Men, Young Women, and youth Sunday School classes. The topic for October is Becoming More Christlike. The youth will learn about and develop Christlike attributes. They will also come to understand how to learn and teach the gospel as the Savior - [The Life of Jesus Christ Bible Videos Series](https://lds365.com/2014/11/26/the-life-of-jesus-christ-bible-videos-series/) - The Life of Jesus Christ Bible Videos is a series of videos portraying the life and teachings of our Savior Jesus Christ. These short videos are a gift to the world from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church encourages wide use of the library of videos, images, and scriptural passages available - [Christmas Resources for Latter-day Saints](https://lds365.com/2023/12/11/christmas-resources-for-latter-day-saints-3/) - ChurchofJesusChrist.org has a page with Christmas resources, such as articles, scriptures, stories, videos, and music. Please consider sharing this page with your family and friends this Christmas. You can also find great references for Christmas at JesusChrist.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. “A Christmas Gift for Jesus” A colorful page - [Christmas Resources for Latter-day Saints](https://lds365.com/2022/11/22/christmas-resources-for-latter-day-saints-2/) - ChurchofJesusChrist.org has a page with Christmas resources, such as articles, scriptures, stories, videos, and music. Please consider sharing this page with your family and friends this Christmas. You can also find great references for Christmas at JesusChrist.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. “A Christmas Gift for Jesus” A colorful page - [Is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Politically Neutral?](https://lds365.com/2023/06/09/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, or, generally, take sides in global conflicts. The Church is neutral in matters - [Christmas Resources for Latter-day Saints](https://lds365.com/2021/12/23/christmas-resources-for-latter-day-saints/) - ChurchofJesusChrist.org has a page with Christmas resources, such as articles, scriptures, stories, videos, and music. Please consider sharing this page with your family and friends this Christmas. You can also find great references for Christmas at JesusChrist.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. “A Christmas Gift for Jesus” A colorful page - [Family Christmas Resources for Latter-day Saints](https://lds365.com/2020/12/09/family-christmas-resources-for-latter-day-saints/) - ChurchofJesusChrist.org has a page with Christmas resources, such as articles, scriptures, stories, videos, and music. Please consider sharing this page with your family and friends this Christmas. You can also find great references for Christmas at JesusChrist.lds.org. “A Christmas Gift for Jesus” A colorful page - [Christmas Resources For Your Family](https://lds365.com/2019/12/02/christmas-resources-from-the-church/) - The ChurchofJesusChrist.org has a page with Christmas resources, such as articles, scriptures, stories, videos, and music. Please consider sharing this page with your family and friends this Christmas. You can also find great references for Christmas at JesusChrist.lds.org. “A Christmas Gift for Jesus” A colorful - [Recognizing the New Web Site About Jesus Christ](https://lds365.com/2008/02/28/recognizing-the-new-web-site-about-jesus-christ/) - The Church's new Web site about the Savior Jesus Christ has been recognized at Best Web Gallery, which is an inspirational gallery site that features quality Web sites (Quality Design = Visual + Technical + Creativity). - [Member Video: Follow His Lead](https://lds365.com/2012/12/26/member-video-follow-his-lead/) - In the video "Follow His Lead," a group of young women in North Ogden, Utah, who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints share their testimony of Jesus Christ. See other member videos: Mission Man (Gotta Teach ‘Em All!) Stake Youth Videos, Part 1 Stake Youth Videos, Part 2 After you - [New Web Site on the Savior Jesus Christ](https://lds365.com/2008/02/26/new-web-site-on-the-savior-jesus-christ/) - See the new website about Jesus Christ and His essential role in our lives. JesusChrist.lds.org is the newest Web site sponsored by the Church. Using the words of latter-day prophets and apostles as its foundation, the site focuses solely on the life, teachings, and mission of the Savior and how we can come unto Him - [Light the World 2018 with Family History](https://lds365.com/2018/11/28/light-the-world-2018-with-family-history/) - As the holiday season approaches, we look forward to the joy of family gatherings, shared meals, and celebrations. Whether you celebrate with presents under the tree, wooden shoes stuffed with straw, or a bonfire made from dried thorn branches, it is a season of joy and togetherness. The Christmas season is an opportune time for breaking down - [LDS Resources to Understand Polygamy (Plural Marriage)](https://lds365.com/2016/07/04/lds-resources-to-understand-polygamy-plural-marriage/) - The Bible and the Book of Mormon teach that the marriage of one man to one woman is God’s standard. However, during specific periods in the Bible, in the Book of Mormon, and in early Church history (in the 1800s), God commanded some men to have multiple wives. Here are resources from the Church to help you understand the practice of - [Mormon Beliefs: Plural Marriage (Polygamy) & Families in Early Utah](https://lds365.com/2013/12/18/mormon-beliefs-plural-marriage-polygamy-families-early-utah/) - The Church continued enhancing the Gospel Topics pages on LDS.org by posting an enhanced page titled "Plural Marriage and Families in Early Utah." The Bible and the Book of Mormon teach that the marriage of one man to one woman is God’s standard. In the Book of Mormon, the Lord explains that a man should have one wife, but then - [Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Polygamy](https://lds365.com/2012/10/18/explaining-mormon-beliefs-polygamy/) - This article is one in a series of articles about explaining our Mormon beliefs to our friends. See other articles in this series. Some members of the Church are not prepared to answer questions when asked why the Lord commanded some of the early Saints to practice plural marriage prior to 1890. Here are some resources with information - [Answers to Common LDS Questions](https://lds365.com/2015/03/16/answers-to-common-lds-questions/) - The article "Answers to Common Questions" in the March issue of the New Era gives nice, simple answers to the following common questions about the Church: Why do you have other scriptures? Isn’t the Bible enough? Mormon men have lots of wives, right? Why are Mormons against gay people? Are you really Christians or more like - [Gospel Topics for Personal and Family Study](https://lds365.com/2013/12/11/gospel-topics-for-personal-and-family-study/) - The Church is upgrading the Gospel Topics section of LDS.org (topics.lds.org) to provide an enriched experience for personal and family gospel study. In addition to a new landing page, the site has upgraded search capabilities, which now include distinct sites like the Joseph Smith Papers. Individual topic pages are also being upgraded one-by-one as part of a long-term effort - [Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Resources to Answer Gospel Questions](https://lds365.com/2012/10/25/resources-to-help-answer-gospel-questions/) - This article is one in a series of articles about explaining our Mormon beliefs to our friends. See other articles in this series. The Church provides many online resources to help you understand and explain gospel topics to your family and friends. Gospel Topics on LDS.org. At the top of any page on LDS.org, click Teachings in - [Easter Video Because of Him](https://lds365.com/2018/03/23/easter-invitation-2018-because-of-him/) - For Easter 2018, watch the short video “Because of Him” and ponder what has happened because of the Savior. (See Mormon.org/video/because-of-him.) This 2.5-minute video has been watched over 5.7 million times since it was originally created in 2014 for the Church's social-media Easter initiative in 2014. This inspiring video depicts the importance of the Resurrection compared - [The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles](https://lds365.com/2017/10/03/the-living-christ-the-testimony-of-the-apostles-2/) - There were several mentions of the document The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles in general conference this past weekend. Here's how you can access copies of it: Text online Download a printable PDF In the Gospel Library app in the Jesus Christ section. (If you're reading this on a mobile device, just click here to open - [LDS Resources About Jesus Christ for Easter](https://lds365.com/2016/03/18/lds-resources-about-jesus-christ-for-easter-2/) - This article provides an overview of the great resources provided by the Church about our Savior Jesus Christ. You may want to use these with your family or share them with others. Articles Read the article “Savior of the World” in the March 2015 Ensign. Watch the conference talk "The Reason for Our Hope” by President Boyd - [LDS Resources About Jesus Christ for Easter](https://lds365.com/2015/04/03/lds-resources-about-jesus-christ-for-easter/) - This article provides an overview of the great resources provided by the Church about our Savior Jesus Christ. You may want to use these with your family or share them with others. Articles Read the article “Savior of the World” in the March 2015 Ensign. Watch the conference talk "The Reason for Our Hope” by President Boyd - [Website About Jesus Christ](https://lds365.com/2014/04/18/website-about-jesus-christ-2/) - Each day this week, I am sharing Easter messages. Today's article is about a website about Jesus Christ from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The website JesusChrist.lds.org is about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. It contains 6 sections that answer the following questions: Jesus Christ Who is Jesus Christ? Our Savior Why do I need - [International Day of the Bible, Nov 14, 2016](https://lds365.com/2016/11/14/sharegoodness-idea-international-day-of-the-bible-today/) - Today is the International Day of the Bible. Join with Christians around the world in sharing your love for the Bible. Simply share your favorite Bible verse or a thought on social media using the hashtag #BibleCelebration. You can also read the scriptures, sing a song, or watch a Bible Video. The following are some - [Christmas is About Jesus Christ](https://lds365.com/2017/12/02/christmas-is-about-jesus-christ-3/) - Christmas is a great time of year to to share with others your testimony of Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Redeemer. See the article "Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Jesus Christ" for a list of online resources that explain more about our belief in Jesus Christ. Review the website JesusChrist.lds.org and then share your thoughts with others. - [Christmas is About Jesus Christ](https://lds365.com/2016/12/20/christmas-is-about-jesus-christ-2/) - Christmas is a great time of year to to share with others your testimony of Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Redeemer. See the article "Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Jesus Christ" for a list of online resources that explain more about our belief in Jesus Christ. Review the website JesusChrist.lds.org and then share your thoughts with others. - [#ShareGoodness Idea: Christmas is About Jesus Christ](https://lds365.com/2015/12/13/sharegoodness-idea-christmas-is-about-jesus-christ-2/) - #ShareGoodness Idea: Christmas can be a great time of year to to share with others your testimony of Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Redeemer. See the article "Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Jesus Christ" for a list of online resources that explain more about our belief in Jesus Christ. Review the website about Jesus Christ (JesusChrist.lds.org) and then share your thoughts - [International Day of the Bible](https://lds365.com/2015/11/23/international-day-of-the-bible/) - Today is the International Day of the Bible. We have the opportunity to join with other Christians to share our love for the Bible. At noon, please share a favorite verse, a video, or thoughts related to the Bible on social media channels using the hashtag #BibleCelebration. The following are some Bible-related resources on LDS.org that might help - [#ShareGoodness Idea: Christmas is About Jesus Christ](https://lds365.com/2014/12/14/sharegoodness-idea-christmas-is-about-jesus-christ/) - Today's #ShareGoodness Idea: Christmas can be a great time of year to to share with others your testimony of Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Redeemer. See the article "Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Jesus Christ" for a list of online resources that explain more about our belief in Jesus Christ. Review the website about Jesus Christ (JesusChrist.lds.org) and then share your - [Mormon Beliefs: Christmas is About Jesus Christ](https://lds365.com/2013/12/13/mormon-beliefs-christmas-is-about-jesus-christ/) - Christmas can be a great time of year for Latter-day Saints to share with others their testimony of Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Redeemer. See the article "Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Jesus Christ" for a list of online resources that explain more about our belief in Jesus Christ. At this Christmas season, may we - [Translations of the Book of Mormon](https://lds365.com/2013/11/24/translations-of-the-book-of-mormon-2/) - The Book of Mormon is published in 109 languages, and many of them are available in multiple formats online. In March 1830, 5,000 copies of the Book of Mormon were printed in the E. B. Grandin print shop in Palmyra, New York. From that humble beginning, today the Church prints over 3 million copies a - [Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Christmas is about Jesus Christ](https://lds365.com/2012/12/06/explaining-mormon-beliefs-christmas-is-about-jesus-christ/) - This article is one in a series of articles about explaining our Mormon beliefs to our friends. See other articles in this series. Christmas can be a great time of year to share with others your testimony of Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Redeemer. See the article "Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Jesus Christ" for a - [Christmas is About Jesus Christ](https://lds365.com/2011/12/18/christmas-is-about-jesus-christ/) - In this Christmas season, may we remember the real meaning of Christmas. I invite you to review the website about Jesus Christ from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then share your thoughts with others. - [Daughters in My Kingdom: The History and Work of Relief Society](https://lds365.com/2011/08/19/daughters-in-my-kingdom-the-history-and-work-of-relief-society/) - The Church has announced the publication of a new book Daughters in My Kingdom: The History and Work of Relief Society. This book explains the work of the Relief Society in helping women in their efforts to follow Jesus Christ, increase their personal faith, strengthen families and serve others. The book explains the role of women, both past and - [Translations of the Book of Mormon](https://lds365.com/2010/07/30/translations-of-the-book-of-mormon/) - The Book of Mormon is published in 107 languages, and many of them are available in multiple formats online. History In March 1830, 5,000 copies of the Book of Mormon were printed in the E. B. Grandin print shop in Palmyra, New York. From that humble beginning, today the Church prints over 3 million copies - [More Video on LDS.org, Including Flash for Download](https://lds365.com/2008/07/12/more-video-on-ldsorg-including-flash-for-download/) - We have just released some new video on videos.lds.org Two new video segments from Elder Holland under the Frequently Asked Questions heading regarding what we believe about the Savior and continuing revelation. The segment about the Savior can also be found as a streamed element on jesuschrist.lds.org. All the language video that has been converted and - [Testimony Tag](https://lds365.com/2008/10/27/testimony-tag/) - Check out Testimony Tag for ideas on making blog entries that share your testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ or an experience you have had with the Gospel. This Web 2.0 idea for sharing the gospel can help provide accurate and fair information about the Church. - [Gratitude Journal #2](https://lds365.com/2020/11/22/gratitude-journal-2/) - On November 20, 2020, President Russell M. Nelson invited us to unite in daily prayer, use social media for seven days to express gratitude, and engage in and share acts of kindness, respect, and unity. For the next seven days, LDS365 will share what we are grateful for. Below is our post for day 2. - [Answering Questions about Our Faith](https://lds365.com/2012/08/17/answering-questions-about-our-faith/) - The following article "Answering Questions about Our Faith" by Michael Otterson, Managing Director of the Church Public Affairs Department, was published on News & Events. I had been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints just a few days when a casual conversation among a group of friends turned to my - [Because He Lives](https://lds365.com/2015/02/27/because-he-lives/) - The following is the article "Because He Lives," by Elder Russell M. Nelson, in the March 2015 New Era. (Also see the article in the Ensign.) One of the most significant of all scriptural phrases is found in Matthew 28:6, “He is not here: for he is risen.” Given by angelic messengers near an empty tomb, this - [Watch the Church's New Light the World Video](https://lds365.com/2022/11/21/watch-the-churchs-new-light-the-world-video/) - The Church has released it's annual #LightTheWorld campaign for this Christmas season. Watch the new Light the World video and learn more about what the Church offers this season. Watch the video “The World Needs Your Light,” which invites you to recognize your own light as you serve others as Christ would. “You started as - [#LightTheWorld 2019 Daily Service Calendar](https://lds365.com/2019/11/30/lighttheworld-2019-daily-service-calendar/) - Sometimes it’s easy to lose the true meaning of Christmas in the excitement over twinkling lights and holiday dinners. But Christmas is all about honoring Jesus Christ. Use this calendar whenever you need to remember the true reason for celebrating. If you miss a day, don’t worry! Serve when and who you can. And remember - [Mormon Beliefs: Are Mormons Christian?](https://lds365.com/2013/12/15/mormon-beliefs-are-mormons-christian/) - Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints unequivocally affirm themselves to be Christians. They worship God the Eternal Father in the name of Jesus Christ. When asked what the Latter-day Saints believe, the Prophet Joseph Smith put Christ at the center: “The fundamental principles of our religion is the testimony of the - [Join #LightTheWorld 2019: #OneByOne](https://lds365.com/2019/11/14/join-lighttheworld-2019-onebyone/) - The Church recently released a video previewing this year's Christmas campaign. It includes ways people can change lives through sharing their faith, love, care, and service. This year's #LightTheWorld theme focuses on uplifting lives "One by One."  Celebrate Christmas with #LightTheWorld 2019. There are several ways to participate in this year's "One by One" - [#LightTheWorld Giving Machines Expand to 10 Locations During Christmas Season](https://lds365.com/2019/11/07/lighttheworld-giving-machines-expand-to-10-locations-during-christmas-season/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will place Giving Machines in 10 locations across the world this Christmas season, further expanding its efforts to #LightTheWorld by encouraging people to perform instant acts of service that make a difference in others’ lives. Watch this video about the giving machines: “This year we will be - [#LightTheWorld Christmas 2018](https://lds365.com/2018/11/14/lighttheworld-christmas-2018/) - For the 2018 Christmas season, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will reintroduce the worldwide #LightTheWorld invitation. This message focuses on the importance of treating others with Christlike love. December 1, 2018, is a worldwide day of service. Shareable content will be available on Church social media pages, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, until the - [#LightTheWorld Giving Machines](https://lds365.com/2018/11/24/lighttheworld-giving-machines/) - Instead of a vending machine where you insert money and get something for yourself, these #LightTheWorld giving machines let you insert money to donate something to someone in need. Learn about the #LightTheWorld initiative. Each machine has items you can purchase and donate to beneficiary charities that help feed the hungry, help ensure we all - [Nativity Video in Times Square in New York City](https://lds365.com/2023/12/04/nativity-video-in-times-square-in-new-york-city/) - As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ this Christmas season, watch as the lights of Times Square were transformed into an unforgettable Silent Night. See the nativity story unfold across 27 digital displays in the heart of New York City. Watch the Nativity video in Times Square:  Visit the new Light the World - [Invite Others to Watch Easter Video "Because of Him"](https://lds365.com/2014/04/14/invite-others-to-watch-easter-video-because-of-him-2/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites everyone to watch a short video "Because of Him" that reminds us of the hope and salvation made possible through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Because of Him, death is not the end and life takes on new meaning. This article gives ideas on how you can share - [Easter Invitation: Because of Him](https://lds365.com/2014/04/12/easter-invitation-because-of-him/) - Beginning on Palm Sunday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is extending a special Easter invitation to all people to consider the hope and salvation made possible through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Because of Him, death is not the end and life takes on new meaning. On the web page Mormon.org/BecauseofHim, you can read the Easter story, - [Find Peace through Faith in Jesus Christ, the #PRINCEofPEACE](https://lds365.com/2017/04/09/find-peace-through-faith-in-jesus-christ-the-princeofpeace/) - This Easter, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites you to find the inner peace that comes from the life and teachings of our Savior Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. Enjoy this video, "The Prince of Peace: Find Lasting Peace through Jesus Christ:" Visit Mormon.org between now and Easter Sunday to - [Mormon.org in 20 Languages](https://lds365.com/2012/09/09/mormon-org-in-20-languages/) - Mormon.org is now available in 20 languages, which allows 90% of the Internet-using world to see Mormon.org in their native language. If you speak one of these languages, please visit and explore the new site. The 20 new languages are: Armenian, Cebuano, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tagalog, Thai, and Ukranian. Mormon.org was launched in 2001 to help people get straightforward, honest - [Members Sharing the Gospel Online](https://lds365.com/2010/08/25/members-sharing-the-gospel-online/) - In the September Ensign, the article "Role of Members Important in Sharing the Gospel Online" points out a real problem about the information people find about the Church online. “Missionaries across the world have encountered a problem in recent years: after only a visit or two, an investigator who had shown real interest cuts off - [Explaining Mormon Beliefs: New Pass-along Cards](https://lds365.com/2012/10/09/mormon-pass-along-cards/) - This article is one in a series of articles about explaining our Mormon beliefs to our friends. See other articles in this series. The October 2012 issue of the Ensign and English Liahona was shipped with a supplement that can help you in your efforts to share the gospel with your friends. It highlights Mormon.org and contains samples of three new - [#LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration for 2017](https://lds365.com/2017/10/06/lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration-for-2017/) - For the 2017 Christmas season, the Church encourages us to “Light the World” with the message of our Savior Jesus Christ. You are invited to prayerfully consider how you can follow the example of the Savior and share the Light of Jesus Christ with others during the Christmas season. This is a continuation of the theme - [#LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration 2017 Begins](https://lds365.com/2017/11/24/lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration-2017-begins/) - The 2017 “Light the World” Christmas celebration has begun. The Church encourages us to light the world by following the example of the Savior. Watch the new video below. Serve 25 Ways in 25 Days Each day, mormon.org will feature a teaching of the Savior with a brief video showing an example of the teaching in - [New Mormon.org Launched](https://lds365.com/2010/07/15/new-mormon-org-launched/) - The new changes we told you about for Mormon.org launched today! One of the key features of the new Mormon.org site is the personal participation and stories of thousands of Mormons who have completed profiles about themselves in their own words. 2,000 members have completed profiles that explain why they live their faith and why they are - ["Becoming Brigham" Web Documentary Series, Episodes 9-11](https://lds365.com/2026/04/07/becoming-brigham-web-documentary-series-episodes-9-11/) - The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks continues to release a new episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham each Monday. Over the past few weeks, they have released the following episodes: Episode 9: "Did Brigham really have the Gift of Tongues when he first met Joseph Smith?" Sometimes humble settings and ordinary - [Response to the Why Mormons Build Temples Video](https://lds365.com/2009/03/16/response-to-the-why-mormons-build-temples-video/) - Here's a success story about the power of viral marketing--spreading the word about a new product through modern electronic means, such as the Internet, e-mail, social networks, blogs, text messaging, etc. If you're a reader of LDS365, you know that on Thursday, March 12, the Church posted a video on the Church’s YouTube channel Mormon - [Day 11 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/11/day-11-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “I was a stranger, and ye took me in.” MATTHEW 25:35 It’s easy to serve and be kind to those whom you already know and love. But we can’t truly follow the Savior’s example until we extend that kindness to those we don’t know. Which one of your co-workers do you know the least? Invite them - [Mormon.org Pages About Family](https://lds365.com/2017/05/23/mormon-org-pages-about-family/) - Mormon.org has published some new articles about family, parenting, and family history. They are written especially to explain what the Church believes about the family, so they are great to share with your nonmember friends. What Is Family? Parenting Family History - [Prepare For LDS Easter Initiative Prince of Peace](https://lds365.com/2017/03/19/prepare-for-lds-easter-initiative-prince-of-peace/) - This Easter season, the Church's “Prince of Peace” initiative invites the world to find the inner peace that comes from the life and teachings of the Savior Jesus Christ. The initiative focuses on Holy Week, from Palm Sunday (April 9) to Easter Sunday (April 16). The purpose of the Prince of Peace initiative is threefold: - [Evie Clair & Benson Baril #LIGHTtheWORLD](https://lds365.com/2017/12/10/evie-clair-benson-baril-lighttheworld/) - For this music video Light the World, LDS composer Sara Baril and her son Benson Baril teamed up with America's Got Talent finalist Evie Clair with an original song that captures the heart of the #LIGHTtheWORLD celebration to teach, serve, and love as Jesus Christ. Each person is searching for light. Each person is a light. Learn how you can - [Day 17 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/17/day-17-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “Ye shall meet together oft.” 3 NEPHI 18:22 The Lord commanded that His followers should meet together often to strengthen one another. This applies not only to church congregations but also to families and communities. When was the last time you attended a church service? Come worship with us. Has it been awhile since you’ve been - [Day 24 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/24/day-24-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “Ye must watch and pray always.” 3 NEPHI 18:15 Prayer is the natural communication between God the Father and His beloved children. He has promised to answer the prayers of those who humbly ask for them. Has something small or big worked out for you today? Recognize God’s blessings by giving thanks. Not getting answers to - [Results from Book of Mormon YouTube Challenge](https://lds365.com/2010/05/07/results-from-book-of-mormon-youtube-challenge/) - Last week, we shared with you the challenge to watch the YouTube video of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland bearing testimony of the Book of Mormon on Monday for Family Home Evening, with the goal of promoting that video to the YouTube home page. According to the Book of Mormon/YouTube Challenge page on Facebook, the video - [Day 23 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/23/day-23-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “I was in prison, and ye came unto me.” MATTHEW 25:36 There are many kinds of prisons, including physical institutions as well as mental afflictions and addiction. Reach out to those who are feeling trapped and let them know they’re not alone. Do you know someone that’s been affected by addiction? Reach out to them and - [Day 22 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/22/day-22-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “That which ye have seen me do even that shall ye do.” 3 NEPHI 27:21 No one who has ever lived provided a more suitable pattern for life than Jesus Christ. As we seek to emulate him, we will improve our own lives and the lives of people around us. What is your favorite teaching - [Mormon.org Wins Interactive Media Award](https://lds365.com/2011/07/20/mormon-org-wins-interactive-media-award/) - The Mormon.org website was selected as one of the Interactive Media Awards (IMA) “Top Ten Websites of the Year.” Mormon.org was first launched in 2001, then was redesigned in 2010 to focus on individual members of the Church. Rather than just being a resource to help others learn what Mormons believe, the site now introduces - [Day 21 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/21/day-21-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat.” MATTHEW 25:35 If you’ve never truly had nothing to eat, perhaps you’ve been spiritually hungry. As Jesus Christ did, you can help those who stand in need of both kinds of nourishment. Have you ever been really hungry? Donate your favorite non-perishable items to a food - [Rochelle Tallmadge Raises Children with Special Needs](https://lds365.com/2011/05/10/rochelle-tallmadge-raises-children-with-special-needs/) - In this video, a Texas Mormon mom talks about the privilege and joy she gets from raising two children with special needs. To learn more about Mormon women, visit mormon.org. - [Day 20 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/20/day-20-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “A man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.” LUKE 12:15 Sometimes distractions can get in the way of appreciating the most important things in life. Eliminating these distractions can go a long way toward leading a more fulfilling life. What’s something you love, but could live without? Give something you - [New Mormon.org](https://lds365.com/2010/05/25/new-mormon-org/) - New changes are coming to Mormon.org, the biggest of which will be profiles of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Their goal is to have 1,000 profiles of Mormons by the end of May 2010. Mormons come from diverse backgrounds and experiences who all share a deep commitment to Jesus Christ - [Day 19 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/19/day-19-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “Rejoice, and be exceeding glad.” MATTHEW 5:12 God love us and wants us to be happy. You have many reasons to be happy, even if you don’t realize them all. You can also find joy in life by helping others to feel joy. Who do you know that could use some joy in their life? Send - [Day 18 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/18/day-18-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “Forgive men their trespasses.” MATTHEW 6:14 When you allow anger or resentment to last, it never leads to happiness. Make amends with people before you let your bitterness destroy important relationships. Does someone really get on your nerves? Write down all of that person’s positive qualities, and then try to imagine how God sees them. Is - [LDS Church Releases Upgraded Mormon.org](https://lds365.com/2009/11/20/lds-church-releases-upgraded-mormon-org/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church) has released a new version of its Web site mormon.org. This fresh new version of the site includes a new video channel with a library of Church videos that can be watched online, embedded into blogs, or shared through e-mail or social networks. A cutting-edge - [New Church Resources For Easter](https://lds365.com/2024/03/19/new-church-resources-for-easter/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides lots of resources you can use at Easter. New Easter Resources Apostles Share Messages of Jesus Christ during the 2024 Easter Season Members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles are sharing messages of Jesus Christ on their social media channels. The first - [How You Can #HearHim This Easter](https://lds365.com/2020/04/10/how-you-can-hearhim-this-easter/) - God has continually invited His children to hear the voice of His Son, Jesus Christ, to find answers, direction, comfort, and peace. This past weekend, we celebrated the ongoing Restoration as inspired Church leaders shared powerful testimonies of Jesus Christ. Let us act on the things we have learned and recommit to following our Savior’s - [Video: Healing from Grief](https://lds365.com/2020/09/11/video-healing-from-grief/) - “I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.” —John 14:18 There are many long days and dark nights when you are grieving the loss of a loved one, but with our Savior Jesus Christ the days get shorter and the nights get brighter. Mourning is a painful process, but relying on God, - [New Easter Resources to Study the Final Week of Jesus's Mortal Ministry](https://lds365.com/2023/03/31/new-easter-resources-study-final-week-jesus-mortal-ministry/) - The Church has published a new eight-day Easter study plan, available online and in the Gospel Library app. The study plan corresponds with the last days of the Savior’s life and includes videos, scriptures, and music for each day of Holy Week. The eight days of study start on Sunday, April 2, and include Palm - [Hashtags and URLs for General Conference, April 2026](https://lds365.com/2026/04/04/hashtags-and-urls-for-general-conference-april-2026/) - Hashtags Many social media sites let you categorize your posts by using hashtags. Hashtags consist of a pound sign (#) followed by a key word(s). These subject tags can be searched on sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Flickr, and Tumblr to find information about a given topic. Here are suggested hashtags you - [Download an Updated March 2026 Chart of General Authorities and General Officers](https://lds365.com/2026/04/04/download-an-updated-march-2026-chart-of-general-authorities-and-general-officers/) - An updated chart of General Authorities and General Officers is now available to download. The chart includes the new First Presidency, two recently called Apostles, and the Presiding Bishopric. An updated chart will also appear in the May 2025 Liahona magazine (conference edition) in dozens of language View or download English chart. Read more about - [April 2026 Church World Report](https://lds365.com/2026/04/05/april-2026-church-world-report/) - At general conference every six months, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issues an official World Report of Church news and events around the world. You can watch it in English below. Narrated versions are available in 10 additional languages: Spanish, Portuguese, French, Cantonese, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin and Russian. During conference weekend, the World Report will be broadcast on the Church satellite system. It - [Invite Your Friends to Watch General Conference, October 4-5, 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/09/30/invite-your-friends-to-watch-general-conference-october-4-5-2025/) - General Conference may be one of the best ways to introduce your friends to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This article provides references to help you explain to others what general conference is all about and to invite them to watch the upcoming general conference. Below are images you can use to - [Invite Your Friends to Watch General Conference, April 5-6, 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/03/31/invite-your-friends-to-watch-general-conference-april-5-6-2025/) - General Conference may be one of the best ways to introduce your friends to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This article provides references to help you explain to others what general conference is all about and to invite them to watch the upcoming general conference. Below are images you can use to - [Invite Your Friends to Watch General Conference, Oct 5-6, 2024](https://lds365.com/2024/09/30/invite-your-friends-to-watch-general-conference-oct-5-6-2024/) - General Conference may be one of the best ways to introduce your friends to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This article provides references to help you explain to others what general conference is all about and to invite them to watch the upcoming general conference. Below are images you can use to - [Invite Your Friends to Watch General Conference, April 6-7, 2024](https://lds365.com/2024/04/02/invite-your-friends-to-watch-general-conference-april-6-7-2024/) - General Conference may be one of the best ways to introduce your friends to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This article provides references to help you explain to others what general conference is all about and to invite them to watch the upcoming general conference. Below are images you can use to - [Invite Your Friends to Watch General Conference, Sep 30-Oct 1, 2023](https://lds365.com/2023/09/26/invite-your-friends-to-watch-general-conference-sep-30-oct-1-2023/) - General Conference may be one of the best ways to introduce your friends to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This article provides references to help you explain to others what general conference is all about and to invite them to watch the upcoming general conference. Below are images you can use to - [Invite Your Friends to Watch General Conference, April 1-2, 2023](https://lds365.com/2023/03/28/invite-your-friends-to-watch-general-conference-april-1-2-2023/) - General Conference may be one of the best ways to introduce your friends to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This article provides references to help you explain to others what general conference is all about and to invite them to watch the upcoming general conference. Below are images you can use to - [Invite Your Friends to Watch General Conference, October 1-2, 2022](https://lds365.com/2022/09/28/invite-your-friends-to-watch-general-conference-october-1-2-2022/) - General Conference may be one of the best ways to introduce your friends to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This article provides references to help you explain to others what general conference is all about and to invite them to watch the upcoming general conference. Below are images you can use to - [Invite Your Friends to Watch General Conference, April 2-3, 2022](https://lds365.com/2022/03/29/invite-your-friends-to-watch-general-conference-7/) - General Conference may be one of the best ways to introduce your friends to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This article provides references to help you explain to others what general conference is all about and to invite them to watch the upcoming general conference. Below are images you can use to - [Invite Your Friends to Watch General Conference](https://lds365.com/2021/09/28/invite-your-friends-to-watch-general-conference-6/) - General Conference may be one of the best ways to introduce your friends to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This article provides references to help you explain to others what general conference is all about and to invite them to watch the upcoming general conference. Below are images you can use to - [Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15, 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/06/14/fathers-day-is-sunday-june-15-2025/) - Father’s Day is a special day every year to celebrate the fathers in your life. It can look different for everyone, whether you’re celebrating your father, spouse, step-father, brother, or a role model. Father’s Day is celebrated in 40 countries. Enjoy this collection of Father's Day videos: Here are some additional collections of Father's Day videos: - [Father's Day is Sunday, June 18, 2023](https://lds365.com/2023/06/16/fathers-day-is-sunday-june-18-2023/) - Father’s Day is a special day every year to celebrate the fathers in your life. It can look different for everyone, whether you’re celebrating your father, spouse, step-father, brother, or a role model. Father’s Day is celebrated in 40 countries. Enjoy this collection of Father's Day videos: Here are some additional collections of Father's Day videos: - [Father's Day is Sunday, June 19, 2022](https://lds365.com/2022/06/17/fathers-day-is-sunday-june-19-2022/) - Father’s Day is a special day every year to celebrate the fathers in your life. It can look different for everyone, whether you’re celebrating your father, spouse, step-father, brother, or a role model. Father’s Day is celebrated in 40 countries. Enjoy this collection of Father's Day video: Here are some additional collections of Father's Day videos: - [Father's Day is Sunday, June 20, 2021](https://lds365.com/2021/06/18/fathers-day-is-sunday-june-20-2021/) - Father’s Day is a special day every year to celebrate the fathers in your life. It can look different for everyone, whether you’re celebrating your father, spouse, step-father, brother, or a role model. Father’s Day is celebrated in 40 countries. See the Church's page Fathers: A God-Given Role for articles and videos about fathers. Also see - [Sharing your Faith Online](https://lds365.com/2013/01/13/sharing-your-faith-online/) - In a recent episode of the Tech Savvy program on the Mormon Channel, Elisa Scharton interviewed Ron Wilson from the Missionary Department and Lyman Kirkland from the Church Public Affairs Department about how the Church has created good information to share with our friends. Below are several excerpts from that interview, then the full interview appears at - [#ShareGoodness Idea: Mormon.org Profile](https://lds365.com/2014/12/28/sharegoodness-idea-mormon-org-profile/) - Today's #ShareGoodness Idea: Create your own profile on Mormon.org where you can share your story and testimony. Your profile lets visitors to Mormon.org learn more about Latter-day Saints who come from diverse backgrounds but share a deep commitment to Jesus Christ and to each other. Go to Mormon.org/profile to get started. After you create a profile, it - [Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?](https://lds365.com/2020/07/22/why-do-bad-things-happen-to-good-people/) - "We all experience heartache, hardship, and sorrow. But no matter what we’re going through, we can always find hope and comfort in God and His promises." That's the message of the page "How Can I Get through Hard Things?" from the Church's site ComeUntoChrist.org. Why do bad things happen to good people? How can a - [Day 16 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/16/day-16-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “[I was] naked, and ye clothed me.” MATTHEW 25:36 Along with things like food or shelter, many people need new clothes to keep them warm or replace their old ones. You can share with them to help them get what they need. Recently purchased some new clothes? Donate some old ones to a charity or thrift - [Day 15 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/15/day-15-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “Blessed are the merciful.” MATTHEW 5:7 With His sacrifice on our behalf, Christ is the greatest example of mercy. We can follow His example by showing mercy and compassion to others wherever we can. Does someone owe you a debt? Figure out a meaningful way to ease their burden. Do you have a colleague buried in - [Day 14 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/14/day-14-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” MATTHEW 6:21 There’s nothing wrong with having worldly possessions, as long as we don’t lose sight of more important things. When we focus on what really matters and serve others, we can find real happiness. Are you spending time on the things you value - [Day 12 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/12/day-12-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “Blessed are they that mourn.” MATTHEW 5:4 Life sometimes gives us reasons to mourn. Everyone sometimes needs a shoulder to cry on. If we want to be Christlike, we should comfort those who mourn. Do you know someone that’s recently lost a loved one? Offer to provide comfort and a listening ear. Do you have a - [Day 10 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/10/day-10-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life.” JOHN 5:39 The scriptures contain the words of God, relayed through inspired servants. As we take time to study the scriptures, we grow closer to God and have a clearer vision of our purpose on Earth. Do you have a favorite scripture? Share it - [Day 9 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/09/day-9-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “I was sick, and ye visited me.” MATTHEW 25:36 It seems life is never entirely free of sickness and affliction, but you can help those who are suffering, even if all you are able to do is devote a little time to visiting them. Did you know there’s a shortage of all types of blood - [Day 8 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/08/day-8-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.” MATTHEW 5:44 You may not get along with everyone, but you shouldn’t be unkind to anyone. We can learn from Jesus, who showed the ultimate example of loving His enemies. When was - [Day 7 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/07/day-7-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “Suffer the little children to come unto me.” MARK 10:14 Jesus showed His love for little children. If you have children, take time to show them you care. If you do not have children of your own, you can still make a child’s life a little brighter. When was the last time you made a - [Day 6 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/06/day-6-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “Judge not, that ye be not judged.” MATTHEW 7:1 No one but Jesus lived a sinless life. We should be compassionate when dealing with others’ mistakes if we hope that other people will be compassionate when we are less than perfect. Do you owe anyone an apology? Resolve to take action. Are you having trouble understanding - [Day 5 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/05/day-5-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “Honour thy father and mother.” MATTHEW 15:4 You don’t have to wait until Mother’s Day or Father’s Day to tell your parents you love them. You can also show your appreciation by serving them and living the life they taught you to live. When was that last time you actually talked to your parents? Give them - [Day 4 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/04/day-4-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” MATTHEW 22:39 Jesus told us to love our neighbors. Whether our “neighbor” lives next door or in another country, you can show your Christlike love for them by serving them. How well do you know your next door neighbor? Take a moment to have a meaningful conversation with them. - [Day 3 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/03/day-3-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.” MATTHEW 12:12 God designated Sunday as a day of rest, but that doesn’t mean we should be idle on that day. On Sunday and other days, we should use our time and talents to bless others. How can you use your talents on a - [Mormon.org Media Initiative](https://lds365.com/2011/12/21/mormon-org-media-initiative/) - Thanks to everyone who has created a profile on Mormon.org to "let [their] light so shine before men" (Matthew 5:16). The Mormon.org media initiative has two components: 1. An ongoing Internet and social media campaign that has generated: millions of first-time visitors to Mormon.org tens of millions of page views on the site over 1 million chats the past - [News Reports on the New Mormon.org](https://lds365.com/2010/08/06/news-reports-on-the-new-mormon-org/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as "LDS" or "Mormons") has been running spots on the Internet, radio, and television in key cities across the nation. They highlight average Mormons and promote the updated Mormon.org Web site. This media campaign is receiving a lot of media attention: CBS News report from - [Personalized Pass-along Cards from Mormon.org](https://lds365.com/2014/01/02/personalized-pass-along-cards-from-mormon-org/) - Mormon.org lets you print pass-along cards that are personalized with your profile from Mormon.org. To create your own, just log in to mormon.org/profile, then click Share this Profile and Print Card. Note: After you create a profile, it will be reviewed before it appears online. You can only create a pass-along card after your profile - [Link Your Google+ Account to Your Mormon.org Profile](https://lds365.com/2014/02/19/link-your-google-account-to-your-mormon-org-profile/) - I recently wrote about how you can create your own profile on Mormon.org and print personalized pass-along cards with your own picture. Now you can link your Mormon.org profile to your Google+ account, which earns Google authorship ranking which may help your profile be seen more. Here are the step-by-step instructions: Go to mormon.org/profile and sign in with - [Link to Mormon.org](https://lds365.com/2012/04/17/link-to-mormon-org/) - If you want to help promote Mormon.org, you can place a button on your blog or website to link to your profile. Get yours at mormon.org/profile. After you sign in and create your profile to share with the world, click on the left tab titled “Share your Profile,” then select your button and add it to - [Day 2 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/02/day-2-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink.” MATTHEW 25:35 There are people around you who are both physically and spiritually thirsty. In addition to helping people receive the nourishment their bodies need, you can bless their lives spiritually. Did you know that access to clean water has the single greatest impact on global poverty? Consider - [Day 1 of #LightTheWorld LDS Christmas Celebration](https://lds365.com/2017/12/01/day-1-of-lighttheworld-lds-christmas-celebration/) - “Freely ye have received, freely give.” MATTHEW 10:8 Jesus made it clear that everything we have is a generous gift freely given from God. We should be grateful for all that we have and be willing to give just as freely to others. What can you sacrifice today to make someone else’s life better? Put - [Social Media Discussed at LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2017/10/11/social-media-discussed-at-lds-general-conference/) - Several speakers at the October 2017 LDS general conference mentioned the use of social media. They spoke about the incomparable potential for both good and bad. Used effectively, social media can be a great way to communicate and share goodness. But overused or used inappropriately, it can be negative or even dangerous. Below are excerpts - [Find Peace through Hope, #PRINCEofPEACE](https://lds365.com/2017/04/16/find-peace-through-hope-princeofpeace/) - The Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, taught us to find peace through hope. Jesus Christ’s sacrifice gives us hope that we can overcome the hardships of life as well as live again and be with our families forever. Clark took this knowledge to heart after the death of his father and found peace in this - [Find Peace through Repentance, #PRINCEofPEACE](https://lds365.com/2017/04/15/find-peace-through-repentance-princeofpeace/) - The Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, taught us to find peace through repentance. One of Jesus Christ’s greatest gifts to humanity is the ability to repent—to turn away from our mistakes and become clean once again. Watch how Melody turned to the Savior to overcome past mistakes and found a new life full of peace. - [Find Peace through Forgiveness, #PRINCEofPEACE](https://lds365.com/2017/04/14/find-peace-through-forgiveness-princeofpeace/) - The Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, taught us to find peace through forgiveness. True peace is impossible when we don’t forgive others. When Kristy turned to the Savior for strength to forgive her father, she found that peace. Watch her story. Learn ways you can find peace through Forgiveness. This Easter, The Church of - [Find Peace through Prayer, #PRINCEofPEACE](https://lds365.com/2017/04/13/find-peace-through-prayer-princeofpeace/) - The Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, taught us to find peace through prayer. Whether we’re asking for blessings or just expressing gratitude, we can feel closer to God when we diligently seek Him through prayer in Jesus’s name. See how Erick found peace through prayer. Learn ways you can find peace through Prayer. This Easter, - [Find Peace through Gratitude, #PRINCEofPEACE](https://lds365.com/2017/04/12/find-peace-through-gratitude-princeofpeace/) - The Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, taught us to find peace through gratitude. Reflecting on the innumerable blessings Jesus Christ has made possible in his life helped Jon put things in perspective—allowing him to dwell on the good instead of the bad. Watch how his gratitude blessed him and others as well. Learn ways you - [Find Peace through Compassion, #PRINCEofPEACE](https://lds365.com/2017/04/11/find-peace-through-compassion-princeofpeace/) - The Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, taught us to find peace through compassion. Jesus Christ’s selfless acts of service brought peace to the blind, the leprous, the lonely, and the sin-laden. Watch how the Burnetts followed His example to find peace in the midst of tragic loss. Learn ways you can find peace through - [Find Peace through God's Word, #PRINCEofPEACE](https://lds365.com/2017/04/10/find-peace-through-gods-word-princeofpeace/) - The Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, taught us to find peace through God's Word. When Amelia sought heavenly comfort, she found it in the form of a perfect scripture for her situation. Watch her story and learn for yourself how God’s word can heal you and bring you peace. Learn ways you can find peace - [This is Church: New Website and Video](https://lds365.com/2018/10/19/this-is-church-new-website-and-video/) - Religion isn't limited to one day a week. Imagine if church extended beyond the four walls of a building to inspire us every day. This is practicing what we preach. This is church. Preached on Sunday. Practiced every day. That is the message of a new video and website from The Church of Jesus Christ - [How to Share Goodness Online](https://lds365.com/2021/03/19/how-to-share-goodness-online/) - Here are a few best practices for sharing gospel-centered things online. Focus on Relationships Follow people that uplift you. Connect with old and new friends. Reach out to people who live near and far. Avoid using social media to compare yourself to others. Instead, look for ways to celebrate others' joys and accomplishments. Give genuine - [Resources and Ideas for the Sabbath](https://lds365.com/2021/04/09/resources-and-ideas-for-the-sabbath/) - Here are some quick links to resources for the Sabbath found on ChurchofJesusChrist.org: Learn About the Purpose of the Sabbath Gospel Topics "Sabbath Day," "Sacrament," and "Worship." General conference talks about the Sabbath Magazine articles about the Sabbath Videos about the Sabbath Gospel Learning and Teaching Come, Follow Me resources Scriptures Gospel Topics (for a topical - [Plan of Salvation Graffiti](https://lds365.com/2014/07/22/plan-of-salvation-graffiti/) - Below is a video of LDS missionaries from the Redmond 3rd Ward using a creative way to share the Plan of Salvation on the art wall at the Redmond Skate Park. If you find videos of missionaries finding new ways to teach the gospel or provide service, please share them with us. See a list of other member-created videos I have - [Gratitude Journal #4](https://lds365.com/2020/11/24/gratitude-journal-4/) - On November 20, 2020, President Russell M. Nelson invited us to unite in daily prayer, use social media for seven days to express gratitude, and engage in and share acts of kindness, respect, and unity. For the next seven days, LDS365 will share what we are grateful for. Below is our post for day 4. - [Personal Progress Helped Me Overcome Pornography](https://lds365.com/2017/08/16/personal-progress-helped-me-overcome-pornography/) - "The more I focused on the teachings of Jesus Christ, the more I became resistant to temptation." That's the message in an article in this month's New Era magazine. The girl explains how she was exposed to pornography at age 10 and after that, she became heavily involved in it for two years. Along with - [What is The Family: A Proclamation to the World?](https://lds365.com/2014/08/26/what-is-the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world/) - The Mormon.org Blog has written this nice summary of The Family: A Proclamation to the World: In 1995, leadership from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as Mormons) released “The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” a document outlining Mormon beliefs on families. Its purpose is to clearly “proclaim that marriage between a - [Family Service Projects for Giving Tuesday and Christmas](https://lds365.com/2020/11/30/family-christmas-service-projects/) - Even though the amazing #LightTheWorld giving machines are not available this year, there are plenty of ways you can provide service to others this year. Below are great ideas for Giving Tuesday (December 1) and for Christmas service projects. JustServe and Light the World are partnering together to provide a variety of service projects this - [What to Do After a Week of #GiveThanks Social Media Posts](https://lds365.com/2020/11/28/what-to-do-after-a-week-of-givethanks-social-media-posts/) - I hope you have enjoyed this week of #givethanks social media posts in response to President Russell M. Nelson's invitation on November 20, 2020. My feeds have been way more uplifting and enjoyable. To help you keep up the good work, this article provides some ideas on what to keep doing. Continue to Express Gratitude - [Light the World Now Available](https://lds365.com/2020/11/15/light-the-world-now-available/) - Every year around Christmas, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsors a #LightTheWorld initiative that emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the Light of the World. The Church provides the following resources at LightTheWorld.org in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French: Videos "Hope Still Shines Bright" video. Don't just "wait for 2020 to be over." - [Youth Theme for 2023](https://lds365.com/2022/09/08/youth-theme-for-2023/) - The Church has announced the youth theme for 2023: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13). Learn more about this scripture on this page on the Church website. Parents and youth leaders are encouraged to teach principles from the theme scripture at home and at church throughout the year. In addition, - [21 Days of Fasting and Prayer](https://lds365.com/2024/05/02/21-days-of-fasting-and-prayer/) - Many religions encourage fasting and prayer as a way to humble ourselves before God by voluntarily refraining from eating and drinking. Some encourage fasting for 21 days each year in January as part of a 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting season. This includes abstaining from eating at certain times or abstaining from consuming certain - [10 Benefits of Prayer](https://lds365.com/2022/03/30/10-benefits-of-prayer/) - God, our loving Heavenly Father, wants us to communicate with Him through prayer. He always listens to us when we pray. Daily prayer can bless you, your family, and those you pray for. It can also invite more peace into your life, help you learn more about God’s plan for you, and more. Here are - [Easter Week: Two Ways to Explore the Final Week of Jesus's Mortal Ministry](https://lds365.com/2022/04/10/easter-week-two-ways-to-explore-the-final-week-of-jesuss-mortal-ministry/) - The Church offers two great ways to study this week from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday: Timeline of the events that happened during the last days of Jesus Christ’s mortal ministry. Study Plans: Because of Him (daily inspiration to help you come unto Christ this Easter) and Mary Magdalene—A Chosen Witness (focusing on the events - [New Website Become.org Helps You Grow Closer to God](https://lds365.com/2020/11/13/new-website-become-org-helps-you-grow-closer-to-god/) - The Church now offers a new website experience to help you engage in daily actions to grow closer to God. The site is called “Become” and can be found at become.org. Through simple, self-guided “paths,” you can choose to go through short, engaging activities to learn more about basic spiritual truths. In longer experiences called - [LDS Gospel Learning Resources for Doctrinal, Historical, and Social Questions](https://lds365.com/2017/09/01/lds-gospel-learning-resources-for-doctrinal-historical-and-social-questions/) - The Church provides many resources that can enhance gospel learning and help provide answers to doctrinal, historical, and social questions. Since many people are not aware of these resources, I've compiled the list below. I've also included reliable resources created by BYU and others that may be helpful. Gospel Study Resources BYU Speeches: Searchable - [Leaders Explain in Videos How They #HearHim](https://lds365.com/2020/10/19/leaders-explain-in-videos-how-they-hearhim/) - Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have released video testimonies that explain how they "Hear Him"—how they hear God through the Spirit. The videos are in response to President Russell M. Nelson's invitation in February to consider the question, “How do you hear ‘Hear Him?’” The #HearHim theme commemorates the 200th - [The Church's Global Education Initiative](https://lds365.com/2019/07/24/church-leaders-stress-the-importance-of-education/) - The Church's Global Education Initiative helps people throughout the world access educational opportunities where they live—through online courses, classes from local educational providers, and local gatherings for religious education and academic support. Many of the offerings are already available. Some are under development and are being piloted on a limited basis. Religious education. Seminary for - [Education Page on LDS.org](https://lds365.com/2009/09/21/education-page-on-lds-org/) - The Education page on LDS.org (education.lds.org) provides some great information that promotes educational resources. Education and literacy. This section promotes the need for education from a spiritual point of view and provides links to resources for educating the family and adults. It also provides links to find employment. Seminary. This section explains the weekday opportunities for the youth - [LDS.org Ranks Highest of All Religious Organization Sites](https://lds365.com/2008/10/22/ldsorg-ranks-highest-of-all-religious-organization-sites/) - Jesse Stay at staynalive.com reported that the Church website LDS.org ranks at the top of all organizational Church websites on the Internet. It has a current Alexa rank of 3,095, and peaked at near 2,500 at the beginning of October. I know that Alexa ranking is not a precise indicator of web traffic, but it - [Begin Sharing the Gospel Online](https://lds365.com/2011/06/15/begin-sharing-the-gospel-online/) - A Well-Behaved Mormon Woman recently blogged about a few simple things you can do to begin sharing the gospel online: Add to your existing Social Media accounts that you belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or use LDS - Mormon. Consider posting this link http://Mormon.org on your profile. Retweet on Twitter or use - [Mormon.org Easter Advertising Campaign](https://lds365.com/2012/04/05/mormon-org-easter-advertising-campaign/) - The Church is launching a three-day advertising campaign this weekend in conjunction with Easter. The campaign will take place on YouTube and Facebook. The focus is to help those not of our faith understand that we believe in and follow Jesus Christ. The campaign features members of the Church sharing their beliefs about the Savior. - [Book of Mormon Mobile App for Windows Phone 7](https://lds365.com/2011/10/31/book-of-mormon-mobile-app-for-windows-phone-7/) - A new Book of Mormon app is available for Windows Phone 7. This app from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is available as a free download in the Windows Marketplace. The Book of Mormon app was developed for people who are not familiar with the Book of Mormon. It provides a way - [Create Your Own Gospel-Centered Blog](https://lds365.com/2014/01/17/create-your-own-gospel-centered-blog/) - Many Latter-day Saints have accepted the challenge to share the gospel online. You may find that sharing uplifting messages is rewarding and easy. Elder M. Russell Ballard said, “Most of you already know that if you have access to the Internet you can start a blog in minutes and begin sharing what you know to - [Upgraded Search for LDS.org](https://lds365.com/2013/07/19/upgraded-search-for-lds-org/) - If you've given up using the search engine on LDS.org, it’s time to try it again. The search function has been overhauled with a new design, but more importantly, it has new search technology powered by Google. It has also been fine-tuned to understand word usage unique to the Church. For example, it recognizes that the word friend is - [How to Create Secure Passwords](https://lds365.com/2011/11/01/how-to-create-secure-passwords/) - The following is from the article "Creating and Remembering Secure Passwords" from the Meetinghouse Technology Newsletter: Most of us use passwords almost every day—whether it’s for work, school, or simply your personal e-mail. All members need to create a password for their LDS Account. LDS Accounts allow members to have access to a variety of - [Accessibility Testing for Mormon.org](https://lds365.com/2011/08/15/accessibility-testing-for-mormon-org/) - As we navigate the physical world, most of us have some awareness about accessibility features in place to help the disabled: ramps, elevators and lifts, adapted washrooms, and parking spaces close to buildings. However, far fewer people are aware of the equivalent features for websites. When website accessibility features are neglected, it can prevent people - [4,000 Profiles on New Mormon.org](https://lds365.com/2010/09/09/4000-profiles-on-new-mormon-org/) - The new Mormon.org site, which launched less than two months ago, provides the opportunity for Mormons to participate personally by completing a profile to tell about themselves. The site now has about 4,000 profiles with over 20,000 in the review or creation process. News reports show the attention this site has received across the country. A - [Making Easter Week More Meaningful](https://lds365.com/2026/03/26/making-easter-week-more-meaningful/) - Easter celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ—the most important event in human history. As Easter approaches, you may want to refer to these resources to make Easter more meaningful for you, your family, and your friends. Information and Resources Church's Easter page. This page has links to various resources to make your Easter more meaningful. - [Spam Accounts for 91% of all E-mail in the USA](https://lds365.com/2006/11/29/spam-accounts-for-91-of-all-e-mail-in-the-usa/) - According to the online security firm IronPort Systems, 62 billion spam messages a day clogged US e-mail systems in October--twice the volume of the previous October. They report that unwanted e-mail is currently 91% of all e-mail. The problem isn't limited to the US, either. The European Commission reports that 50-80% of all e-mails sent - [Utah Area YSA Conference, August 14-16, 2026](https://lds365.com/2026/03/23/utah-area-ysa-conference-august-14-16-2026/) - The Utah Area Young Single Adult (YSA) Conference (which ran in the summers of 2023, 2024, and 2025) is returning August 14-16, 2026. This year’s event will include Christ-centered devotionals, interactive workshops, service projects, and social events. Utah young single adults ages 18-35 can register on the conference website. Tickets are $50, but early-bird registration is - [World Report: Mormon.org](https://lds365.com/2010/10/18/world-report-mormon-org/) - The video below, which is part of the LDS Public Affairs World Report for October 2010, highlights the new mormon.org website. Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are known the world over for knocking on people’s doors to share the gospel. Now people interested in the faith can figuratively knock on - [Easter Resources For Your Family](https://lds365.com/2026/03/20/easter-resources-for-your-family/) - This Sunday, March 29, is Palm Sunday, and the following Sunday, April 5, is Easter. This article provides references to Church resources you can share with your family. Since general conference will be held on Easter Sunday, sacrament meetings on Palm Sunday will commemorate the Savior’s Atonement and Resurrection. Be sure to invite friends, family, - [Children's Exhibit About The Salt Lake Temple](https://lds365.com/2026/03/24/childrens-exhibit-about-the-salt-lake-temple/) - Children and families are invited to explore a new exhibit at the Church History Museum that focuses on the Salt Lake Temple. The hands-on exhibit, titled “A Firm Foundation,” celebrates the 19th-century construction and 21st-century renovation of the Salt Lake Temple. Visitors will explore the power of strong physical and spiritual foundations. The exhibition is - [How the Church Can Help You Get a Job](https://lds365.com/2026/03/25/how-the-church-can-help-you-get-a-job/) - Need help finding a job? The website Helps For Job Seekers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers the following: Services and Support The Church facilitates job search groups, online workshops, connections with experts, personalized coaching, and one-on-one help at employment centers. Search Job Leads Find job listings on the Job Search - [Help Break the Guinness World Record for Most Headstone Photos](https://lds365.com/2023/06/01/help-break-the-guinness-world-record-for-most-headstone-photos/) - The world’s largest BillionGraves project in history is underway and you are invited to join in! The project is called Rescuing Our Roots and participants will be attempting to break an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title on Sunday, June 25th for the most headstone photos uploaded to a bespoke platform in 24 hours! Learn more and join the project at BillionGraves.com/Rescue - [Scripture Stories for Children](https://lds365.com/2013/03/08/scripture-stories-for-children/) - Did you know that the Church offers scripture stories for your family as printed books, videos, and audio programs? Colorful Illustrated Scripture Stories These illustrated story books are written on a basic reading level for children and are also a valuable resource for others who may not yet be familiar with the standard works. The books - [New Testament Resources to Support 2011 Study](https://lds365.com/2010/12/20/new-testament-resources-to-support-2011-study/) - In the 2011 Sunday School classes, youth 14-18 and adults will study the New Testament. Below are some of the great resources provided by the Church to help in your study of the New Testament. Online Scriptures. If you haven't experienced the upgraded scriptures.lds.org, you need to see it. Learn about the new features, such - [LDS Resources on Marriage & Family Relationships](https://lds365.com/2013/09/25/lds-resources-on-marriage-family-relationships/) - Here is a list of some of the excellent resources from the Church on marriage and family relationships: Courtship and Marriage: a video interview with Elder and Sister Cook Enduring Love video Saving Your Marriage video Marriage in the Gospel Topics section of LDS.org (Menu > Teachings > Gospel Topics). This topic page has a collection - [Resources to Enhance Your Gospel Study in 2023](https://lds365.com/2022/12/29/resources-to-enhance-your-gospel-study-in-2023/) - Come, Follow Me in 2023 will focus on the New Testament. Studying the doctrine, principles, and stories of the New Testament can strengthen your covenant relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. You can find each week’s lesson in Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: New Testament 2023 and use the following additional resources to enhance - [Mormon Channel: Stories from General Conference](https://lds365.com/2010/02/24/mormon-channel-stories-from-general-conference/) - A few weeks so, I highlighted Conversations, a series of one-hour radio programs on the Mormon Channel (radio.lds.org) featuring people of interest to the LDS community—general authorities, auxiliary leaders, and faithful Latter-day Saints. Many of you have listened to these episodes and commented about how much you like them. Therefore, today, I thought I'd highlight another section of - [General Handbook Updates, March 2026: Women Can Now Serve in Sunday School Presidencies](https://lds365.com/2026/03/18/general-handbook-updates-march-2026-women-can-now-serve-in-sunday-school-presidencies/) - The March 2026 updates to the Church's General Handbook have been published. A major update includes the ability for women to serve in ward Sunday School Presidencies. Ward Sunday School Presidencies Effective immediately, the bishop may call a man or a woman to serve as ward Sunday School president (see General Handbook, 13.2.2.1). If a - [An Emergency Phone for Your Kids](https://lds365.com/2026/01/19/an-emergency-phone-for-your-kids/) - Surveys show that over 90% of parents feel they should not give their child a phone. However, since parents juggle multiple things at once, children are sometimes given phones so they can stay connected. However, a typical mobile device exposes kids to content that is not suitable for them. As parents, how can we ensure - [Happy Veterans Day: Thanks to Veterans Who Serve Their Country](https://lds365.com/2021/11/11/happy-veterans-day-thanks-to-veterans-who-serve-their-country/) - In some countries, November 11 is a day to honor those who have served their county in the military. November 11 marks the anniversary of the end of World War I, and is commonly referred to as Armistice, Remembrance, or Veterans Day, depending on where you live. It is a day to express gratitude to - [10 Suggestions for Sharing the Gospel](https://lds365.com/2014/03/18/10-suggestions-for-sharing-the-gospel/) - The article "Inviting Success" in the March 2014 Ensign gives 10 suggestions for sharing the gospel: Strike up a conversation. As you are getting acquainted, it’s natural to let people know you’re a member of the Church. Simple statements like, “I’m a Latter-day Saint, but many people know us as Mormons,” can open the door. Talk while traveling. Visit - [Studying LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2014/05/01/studying-lds-general-conference-2/) - The text and PDF of the general conference issues of the Ensign, Liahona, New Era, and Friend magazines are now online and printed copies are in the mail to deliver to subscribers' doors. You can also order DVDs and audio CDs at store.lds.org and they will be shipped as soon as they are available. You can also subscribe to have the DVDs or CDs - [Talking with Kids about Bad Media](https://lds365.com/2014/02/27/talking-with-kids-about-bad-media/) - Discussing things with your kids now can help them be prepared for events in the future. The February issue of the Friend magazine has the following ideas for children about what to do if they see something bad on a phone, TV, computer, or game device, or in a book or magazine: Get away from it. Turn it off. - ["Becoming Brigham" Web Documentary Series, Episode 8](https://lds365.com/2026/03/16/becoming-brigham-web-documentary-series-episode-8/) - The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks has released the next episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham. Additional episodes become available each Monday. In this episode, "Becoming Brigham, Episode 8— Was Brigham Young unsure about the Book of Mormon?," the hosts discuss the conversion and baptism of Brigham Young. It took Brigham - [Understanding Baptism](https://lds365.com/2013/08/06/understanding-baptism/) - Below is a list of resources that can be helpful to teach children about baptism: Read the LDS.org Gospel Topic "Baptism." Read the article "A Baptism Blessing" from the Friend, June 2013, pp. 20-21. Read the definition of baptism in the Bible Dictionary. Read the scriptures about baptism listed in the Guide to the Scriptures. Watch - [Studying LDS General Conference Talks as a Family](https://lds365.com/2013/11/01/studying-lds-general-conference-talks-as-a-family/) - The text and PDF of the general conference issues of the Ensign, Liahona, New Era, and Friend magazines are now online and printed copies are in the mail to deliver to subscribers' doors. You can also order DVDs and audio CDs at store.lds.org and they will be shipped as soon as they are available. You can also subscribe to have the DVDs or CDs - [8 Ways to Access LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2017/09/21/8-ways-to-access-lds-general-conference-9/) - f The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in messages of inspiration and guidance at the LDS general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church deliver messages - [Choosing Good Media](https://lds365.com/2012/04/27/choosing-good-media/) - Want to talk to your family about choosing good media? The article "Choose the Right Media" in this month’s Friend magazine can help encourage meaningful conversations in your family. It includes a checklist children can use to gauge if they’re reading, watching, or listening to good media. Does is make them feel good inside and make them want to - [8 Ways to Access LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2017/03/16/8-ways-to-access-lds-general-conference-8/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in messages of inspiration and guidance at the LDS general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church deliver messages of - [8 Ways to Access LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2016/09/23/8-ways-to-access-lds-general-conference-7/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in messages of inspiration and guidance at the LDS general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church deliver messages of - [8 Ways to Access LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2016/03/30/8-ways-to-access-lds-general-conference-6/) - The First Presidency invites people around the world to participate in messages of inspiration and guidance at the LDS general conference this weekend and next Saturday, March 26 6:00 p.m. General Women's Session Saturday, April 2 10:00 a.m. Saturday Morning Session 2:00 p.m. Saturday Afternoon Session 6:00 p.m. General Priesthood Session Sunday, April 3 10:00 a.m. Sunday - [8 Ways to Access LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2015/09/30/8-ways-to-access-lds-general-conference-5/) - The First Presidency invites people around the world to participate in messages of inspiration and guidance at the LDS general conference this weekend and next Saturday, September 26 6:00 p.m. General Women's Session Saturday, October 3 10:00 a.m. Saturday Morning Session 2:00 p.m. Saturday Afternoon Session 6:00 p.m. General Priesthood Session Sunday, October 4 10:00 a.m. - [8 Ways to Access LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2015/04/01/8-ways-to-access-lds-general-conference-4/) - The First Presidency invites the world to participate in messages of inspiration and guidance at the LDS General Conference this Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5, 2015. Meetings are held both days from 10:00 am to noon and from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm MDT. A general priesthood session is also held on Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. - [Light The World With Love in 2021](https://lds365.com/2021/11/18/light-the-world-with-love-in-2021/) - The focus of the 2021 #LightTheWorld initiative is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ by lighting the world with love as He did. A new video of a modern Nativity is featured on LightTheWorld.org. The video and the website are available in English. Spanish, Portuguese and French.  A calendar filled with service ideas is available online. The daily - [8 Ways to Access LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2014/09/30/8-ways-to-access-lds-general-conference-3/) - General Conference is this Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5. Meetings are held both days from 10:00 am to noon and from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm MDT. A priesthood meeting is also held on Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The First Presidency invites the world to participate in messages of inspiration and guidance. Here - [8 Ways to Access LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2014/03/31/8-ways-to-access-lds-general-conference-2/) - General Conference is this Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6. Meetings are held both days from 10:00 am to noon and from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm MDT. A priesthood meeting is also held on Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The First Presidency invites the world to participate in messages of inspiration and guidance. - [8 Ways to Access LDS General Conference: Oct. 6-7, 2018](https://lds365.com/2018/09/27/8-ways-to-access-lds-general-conference-oct-6-7-2018/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in LDS general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church deliver messages of inspiration and guidance. Last October, the Church - [8 Ways to Access LDS General Conference: March 31-April 1, 2018](https://lds365.com/2018/03/21/8-ways-to-access-lds-general-conference-march-31-april-1-2018/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in LDS general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church deliver messages of inspiration and guidance. Last October, the Church - [Follow the Prophet Stories in the Friend & Liahona](https://lds365.com/2012/09/10/follow-prophet-stories-friend-liahona/) - The "Follow the Prophet" stories in the Liahona and Friend magazines feature stories about President Thomas S. Monson's childhood. These stories teach gospel lessons through short biographical pieces from President Monson’s life, quotes from President Monson, and interactive games. Audio and text versions of the Liahona are available at liahona.lds.org. Find the Friend online at friend.lds.org. Subscribe to the magazines in 48 languages through the Online Store. - [Pass It On: Video Message from The Friend Magazine](https://lds365.com/2012/02/28/pass-it-on-video-message-from-the-friend-magazine/) - The Friend magazine has released a new video "Pass it On," based on a general conference address given by President Thomas S. Monson. Ideas and scriptures related to the message are also available on the video's webpage and can be used for lessons at home or at church. - [Don't Forget Traditional Media](https://lds365.com/2006/10/11/dont-forget-traditional-media/) - Those of us who focus our attention to the Internet shouldn't forget the value of traditional media. Lexis-Nexis reports that during major national events, consumers turn first to TV, radio, and print. According to their study, half of the respondents said they would use network TV during a news event and 42% would turn on - [Video: How We Listen to General Conference Changes, But the Message Doesn't](https://lds365.com/2026/03/27/video-how-we-listen-to-general-conference-changes-but-the-message-doesnt/) - Technology has completely transformed how we connect with the world, but the power of the divine message remains constant. The way we listen to general conference changes, but the message doesn't. Watch the video "Tuned In: 'Whether by mine own voice…'" below: From the crackle of vintage 1920s radios and the first black-and-white broadcasts to - [Easter Video "Greater Love: A Message of Hope from the First Presidency"](https://lds365.com/2026/03/15/easter-video-greater-love-a-message-of-hope-from-the-first-presidency/) - The First Presidency has released the following video Easter message: In times of peace or turmoil, there is always hope in Jesus Christ. This we approach Easter, consider God’s love and what it means for each of us. We invite you to bring friends, family, and neighbors to your one-hour Palm Sunday service in your - [Friend Magazine Begins Instagram Account](https://lds365.com/2023/06/22/friend-magazine-begins-instagram-account/) - The Church’s Friend magazine has begun a new Instagram account at Instagram.com/thefriendmag with articles, artwork, and stories from children around the world. This is a place where you can find ready-made, kid-friendly Come, Follow Me activities, videos, crafts, recipes, stories, encouragement, and tips for teaching the gospel. The Friend magazine is for children, but the Instagram - [Children Can Listen to the Friend Magazine With Amazon Smart Speakers](https://lds365.com/2023/03/14/children-can-listen-to-the-friend-magazine-with-amazon-smart-speakers/) - Children can now say “Alexa, read me a story from the Friend magazine.” The Church has released the Friend magazine skill on Amazon Alexa smart speakers to make it easier to listen to the Friend, a Christ-centered magazine for children, in English and in Spanish. In 2020, the Church launched Gospel Voice, an Amazon smart - [Teaching Children About Bullying](https://lds365.com/2014/08/31/teaching-children-about-bullying/) - The article “The Bad-News Kid” in the August issue of the Friend magazine teaches children how to be nice to others and not shun them. Here are other resources about bullying: The article “My Dad, My Friend” from the June is a great story about not bullying at church. The quiz "A Friend in Me" in the April issue of the Friend magazine - [Teaching Children to be Good Friends](https://lds365.com/2014/05/13/teaching-children-to-be-good-friends/) - The article "A Friend in Me" in the April issue of the Friend magazine teaches children about including other people, especially people who could use a friend. Another good resource for teaching children how to get along with others is the video shown below "Bullied - Let Us Be Kind." (Another great video for teens is “Bullying – - [General Conference Activities for Youth and Children](https://lds365.com/2023/09/27/general-conference-activities-for-youth-and-children-5/) - The Church provides a page of general conference activities for children and youth in English, Portuguese, and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. Also see the following resources from the Church: General Conference Notebook from the For the Strength of Youth magazine. Conference activities for children from The Friend magazine. General - [General Conference Activities for Youth and Children](https://lds365.com/2023/03/29/general-conference-activities-for-youth-and-children-4/) - The Church provides a page of general conference activities for children and youth in English, Portuguese, and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. Also see the following resources from the Church: General Conference Notebook from the For the Strength of Youth magazine. Conference activities for children from The Friend magazine. General - [General Conference Activities for Youth and Children](https://lds365.com/2022/09/30/general-conference-activities-for-youth-and-children-3/) - The Church provides a page of general conference activities for children and youth in English, Portuguese, and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. Also see the following resources: General Conference Notebook from the For the Strength of Youth magazine. Conference activities for children from The Friend magazine. General Conference Notebook for - [General Conference Activities for Youth and Children](https://lds365.com/2022/04/01/general-conference-activities-for-youth-and-children-2/) - The Church provides a page of general conference activities for children and youth in English, Portuguese, and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. Also see the following resources: General Conference Notebook from the For the Strength of Youth magazine. Conference activities for children from The Friend magazine. General Conference Notebook for - [General Conference Activities for Youth and Children](https://lds365.com/2021/10/01/general-conference-activities-for-youth-and-children/) - The Church provides a page of general conference activities for children and youth in English, Portuguese, and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. Also see the following resources: General Conference Notebook from the For the Strength of Youth magazine. Downloadable PDF in color or black and white. A downloadable General Conference Notebook - [General Conference Activities for Youth and Children](https://lds365.com/2025/10/01/general-conference-activities-for-youth-and-children-10/) - The Church provides a page of general conference activities for children and youth in English, Portuguese, and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. Also see the following resources from the Church: Conference Activities in the September 2025 issue of The Friend magazine General Conference Notebook from the For the Strength of - [General Conference Activities for Youth and Children](https://lds365.com/2025/04/01/general-conference-activities-for-youth-and-children-8/) - The Church provides a page of general conference activities for children and youth in English, Portuguese, and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. Also see the following resources from the Church: General Conference Notebook from the For the Strength of Youth magazine. Conference activities for children from The Friend magazine. General - [General Conference Activities for Youth and Children](https://lds365.com/2024/10/01/general-conference-activities-for-youth-and-children-7/) - The Church provides a page of general conference activities for children and youth in English, Portuguese, and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. Also see the following resources from the Church: General Conference Notebook from the For the Strength of Youth magazine. Conference activities for children from The Friend magazine. General - [General Conference Activities for Youth and Children](https://lds365.com/2024/04/04/general-conference-activities-for-youth-and-children-6/) - The Church provides a page of general conference activities for children and youth in English, Portuguese, and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. Also see the following resources from the Church: General Conference Notebook from the For the Strength of Youth magazine. Conference activities for children from The Friend magazine. General - [LDS Scriptures Stories Coloring Books](https://lds365.com/2017/03/24/lds-scriptures-stories-coloring-books/) - The Church has just published a new coloring book for children about the Pearl of Great Price and has expanded the existing coloring book about the Book of Mormon. These are coloring books for younger children and activity books for older children. They are designed to support family and individual scripture study. Each page in - [CTR Rings in 40 Languages](https://lds365.com/2015/07/09/ctr-rings-40-languages/) - A Utah company, LDS Bookstore, has now produced CTR rings in over 40 different languages! They offer everything from Chinese and American Sign Language to Elvish and Klingon. Don't see your language? Just let them know! The letters CTR refer to the phrase "Choose the right," a motto among Latter-day Saints that comes from the hymn "Choose the - [Caring For Those In Need Humanitarian Report 2026](https://lds365.com/2026/03/10/caring-for-those-in-need-humanitarian-report-2026/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released its “Caring for Those in Need 2025 Report,” which details the Church’s welfare, self-reliance, humanitarian aid, emergency relief, and volunteer service during the year . Here is a brief summary: Expenditures totaled US$1.58 billion. Assistance in 196 countries and territories. 3,514 humanitarian projects worldwide. Church - [Children’s Activities for General Conference](https://lds365.com/2020/10/02/childrens-activities-for-general-conference-4/) - The Church provides General Conference activities for children at ConferenceGames.ChurchofJesusChrist.org in English, Portuguese and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. A downloadable General Conference Notebook for children to write or draw about conference. My General Conference Notes for children Coloring pages of members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles - [Children’s Activities for General Conference](https://lds365.com/2020/04/03/childrens-activities-for-general-conference-3/) - The Church provides General Conference activities for children at ConferenceGames.ChurchofJesusChrist.org in English, Portuguese and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. A downloadable General Conference Notebook for children to write or draw about conference. My General Conference Notes for children Coloring pages of members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles - [Children’s Activities for General Conference](https://lds365.com/2019/10/04/childrens-activities-for-general-conference-2/) - The Church provides General Conference activities for children at ConferenceGames.ChurchofJesusChrist.org in English, Portuguese and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. A downloadable General Conference Notebook for children to write or draw about conference. My General Conference Notes for children Coloring pages of members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles - [General Conference Activities for Children and Youth](https://lds365.com/2021/04/02/general-conference-activities-for-children-and-youth/) - The Church provides General Conference activities for youth and children at ConferenceGames.ChurchofJesusChrist.org in English, Portuguese and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. General Conference Notebook: Your Guide to Prepare for and Learn from General Conference from the For the Strength of Youth and Liahona magazines. A downloadable General Conference Notebook for children to - [Book of Mormon Stories Coloring Book](https://lds365.com/2016/03/15/book-of-mormon-stories-coloring-book/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published a coloring book for children based on stories from the Book of Mormon. This new resource will help children gain a love for the people, stories, and teachings in the Book of Mormon. The coloring book is designed to support family and individual scripture study. The - [LDSBookstore.com Serves LDS Community](https://lds365.com/2014/09/18/ldsbookstore-com-serves-lds-community/) - LDSBookstore.com just launched an updated website with Rewards Points, mobile browsing, and an affiliate program. LDS Bookstore has been serving the LDS community since 2005 by selling LDS art, books, jewelry, music, scriptures, DVDs, CDs, calendars, and home decor. I spent some time recently visiting with the owner, Brandon Young, at their warehouse and outlet store - ["Becoming Brigham" Web Documentary Series, Episode 7](https://lds365.com/2026/03/09/becoming-brigham-web-documentary-series-episode-7/) - The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks has released the next episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham. Additional episodes become available each Monday. In this episode, "Becoming Brigham, Episode 7—Young Brigham Young, Part Two," the hosts continue their conversation with Susan Easton Black about the youthful Brigham Young. They also explore how - [Meet the Mormons for Family Home Evening](https://lds365.com/2014/10/12/meet-the-mormons-for-family-home-evening/) - If you haven't yet had the chance to see the new movie Meet the Mormons, consider it as a family home evening activity Monday. Thousands of people saw the movie over the weekend. If you were one of them, could you do one of these follow-up actions? Invite a family member or friend to go see the - [General Conference Activities for Youth and Children](https://lds365.com/2026/04/01/general-conference-activities-for-youth-and-children-9/) - The Church provides a page of general conference activities for children and youth in English, Portuguese, and Spanish to help them enjoy and learn more from watching or listening to general conference. Also see the following resources from the Church: General Conference Notebook from the For the Strength of Youth magazine. Conference activities for children from The Friend magazine. General - [Elder Cook to BYU Students: Follow the Prophets to Navigate the World of AI](https://lds365.com/2026/03/04/elder-cook-to-byu-students-follow-the-prophets-to-navigate-the-world-of-ai/) - Elder Quentin L. Cook challenged Brigham Young University students this week to increase their spirituality to better navigate the world of artificial intelligence. In his devotional address, Elder Cook said, "choose truth when deception is easy. Slow down enough to listen to the Spirit and allow Him to direct you. We must all learn to - [Word Cloud from April 2009 General Conference](https://lds365.com/2009/04/09/word-cloud-from-april-2009-general-conference/) - Last conference, we created a word cloud of the text from the conference, which shows the frequency of use of words. Connor Boyack has created a new wordle for the April 2009 general conference, shown below. He has also made a PDF version available. Also check out this interesting linguistic analysis. - [New Book: "Rise Up and Speak: Selected Discourses of Eliza R. Snow"](https://lds365.com/2026/03/06/new-book-rise-up-and-speak-selected-discourses-of-eliza-r-snow/) - A new book from the Church Historian’s Press features 52 of Eliza R. Snow’s most powerful and timeless discourses. The book Rise Up and Speak: Selected Discourses of Eliza R. Snow shows the breadth of her service and leadership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The book is currently available for purchase - [Noah Discovers His Ancestors in Video "Noah’s Story"](https://lds365.com/2026/03/13/noah-discovers-his-ancestors-in-video-noahs-story/) - This video from FamilySearch documents Noah's trip to Samoa for the first time to discover his ancestors. Noah is a young Samoan American man born in Australia, raised in New Zealand, and living in Washington, USA. In this trip, Noah travels to Samoa for the first time to discover his ancestors and deeply rooted traditions. - [New Book: History of Young Women Organization](https://lds365.com/2025/03/17/new-book-history-of-young-women-organization/) - The first extended scholarly history of the Latter-day Saint Young Women organization is now available from the Church Historian’s Press. The book Carry On: The Latter-day Saint Young Women Organization, 1870–2024 addresses and contextualizes the place of young women within the organization of the Church, tracing the growth of Young Women from a small group - [Book About LDS Women "At the Pulpit" Now Online Free](https://lds365.com/2018/03/14/book-about-lds-women-at-the-pulpit-now-online-free/) - More than 50 discourses given by Latter-day Saint women over 185 years are now available online for free. The book At the Pulpit: 185 Years of Discourses by Latter-day Saint Women is now available in the following formats: Online Gospel Library app in the Church History section Printed book available at Amazon, Deseret Book, and store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. The talks - [First Fifty Years of Relief Society Book Now Online](https://lds365.com/2017/02/23/first-fifty-years-of-relief-society-book-now-online/) - The book The First Fifty Years of Relief Society: Key Documents in Latter-day Saint Women’s History is now available online in a searchable format. It was printed a year ago by the Church Historian's Press and available at store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org and at Amazon in printed and Kindle formats. The book contains original, annotated documents that show the challenges, contributions, devotion, - ["Becoming Brigham" Web Documentary Series, Episode 6](https://lds365.com/2026/03/04/becoming-brigham-web-documentary-series-episode-6/) - The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks has released the 6th episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham. Additional episodes become available each Monday. We tend to think of Brigham Young as a stern-faced old man from the few existing photos. In this episode, "Becoming Brigham, Episode 6—Young Brigham Young, Part One," the - [Easter Video "Jesus Christ's Greater Love for You"](https://lds365.com/2026/03/01/easter-video-jesus-christs-greater-love-for-you/) - The Church has released a new video depicting the "greater love" found through the Savior Jesus Christ. The video shows the final week of Jesus’ life — His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, His suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane, His Crucifixion and then His joyous Resurrection — and what it means for each of us. - [New Batch Releases of Music from Hymns for Home and Church](https://lds365.com/2026/03/03/new-batch-releases-of-music-from-hymns-for-home-and-church/) - As part of the process for the publication of the new global hymnbook, Hymns for Home and Church, small batches of new hymns have been released in the Gospel Library and at music.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. These hymns and songs have all been approved unitedly by the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for use both - [Come, Follow Me Resources for 2025](https://lds365.com/2024/12/31/come-follow-me-resources-for-2025/) - The Church provides a number of resources you can use in your study of the Doctrine and Covenants during the year 2025. Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Doctrine and Covenants. This is the main curriculum resource. New features include a monthly video in the digital lesson manual titled “Insights from the Apostles” where a - [Tour the Provo Missionary Training Center](https://lds365.com/2022/10/19/tour-the-provo-missionary-training-center/) - Want to take a tour of the Provo Missionary Training Center (MTC)? You can do so in three ways: in person, virtual tour, or video tour. Editor's Note (January 2026): For updated information, see "Tours of the Church’s Missionary Training Centers (MTCs)." The Missionary Training Center allows tours for Church youth groups as well as - [Thomas S. Monson: Most Powerful Person Over 80](https://lds365.com/2009/10/21/thomas-s-monson-most-powerful-person-over-80/) - See 80 Over 80," Slate magazine's annual list of the nation's most powerful people over 80 years old. "The top spot this year goes to 82-year-old Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the only person on the list to rule over millions of people as a prophet - [Veterans Day, November 11, 2025; Church Resources for Military Families](https://lds365.com/2025/11/11/veterans-day-november-11-2025-church-resources-for-military-families/) - In many countries, November 11 is a day set aside to honor those who have served their county in the military. We should express gratitude to all those who have sacrificed so much—including their very lives—in the cause of freedom. Many faithful members of the Church, from the days of the Mormon Battalion to the - [Internet Safety Rules](https://lds365.com/2019/06/03/internet-safety-rules/) - June is National Internet Safety Awareness Month. All month, we will share ideas on how to keep the internet a safe resource for you and your family. See other articles about online safety. Keeping kids safe on the internet can seem like an overwhelming task. Kids are at risk of finding inappropriate content, interacting with dangerous - [FamilySearch’s RootsTech 2026 Begins Next Week](https://lds365.com/2026/02/26/familysearchs-rootstech-2026-begins-next-week/) - RootsTech 2026, the world’s largest family discovery event, is March 5–7, 2026. You can attend online or in person in Salt Lake City, Utah. Select content will be available in multiple languages. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind global family connection and discovery event. RootsTech 2026 offers a dynamic mix of in-person and virtual experiences designed to educate - ["Becoming Brigham" Web Documentary Series, Episode 5](https://lds365.com/2026/02/24/becoming-brigham-web-documentary-series-episode-5/) - The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks has released the 5th episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham. Additional episodes become available each Monday. In this episode, "Becoming Brigham, Episode 5—Why Brigham Young? Part Two," the hosts continue their discussion with Matt Grow, managing director of the Church History Department. Was Brigham a - [New Book: The Easter Bunny Shows Us How to Follow Jesus](https://lds365.com/2026/02/27/new-book-the-easter-bunny-shows-us-how-to-follow-jesus/) - A new children's book helps parents explain the true meaning of Easter. The Easter Bunny is a happy helper who reminds us of new beginnings. But Easter is more than eggs and candy. The Bunny knows the real reason we celebrate is because Jesus rose from the tomb and that is the greatest gift of all. So - [LDS Melchizedek Priesthood Quorums: Behold! A Royal Army, Elder Ronald A Rasband](https://lds365.com/2018/05/24/lds-melchizedek-priesthood-quorums-behold-a-royal-army-elder-ronald-a-rasband/) - The video "Behold! A Royal Army - Ronald A Rasband" provides inspiration about the changes in Melchizedek Priesthood quorums announced at the April 2018 LDS general conference. The elders and high priests were combined into a single quorum at the ward level. "What a joy it will be for all Melchizedek Priesthood holders to have the - [LDS.net Rebrands as Mormon Hub](https://lds365.com/2016/10/19/lds-net-rebrands-as-mormon-hub/) - LDS.net began as a simple forum where Latter-day Saints and friends of other faiths could gather and discuss matters important to them. It then grew into a thriving magazine with content by Mormons, for Mormons. With new features on the horizon, LDS.net has now been re-branded as Mormon Hub (MormonHub.com). Some of the upcoming features include the following: Enhanced - [LDS Online Social Network Discontinued](https://lds365.com/2010/05/11/lds-online-site-discontinued/) - Two years ago, I launched a social network called LDS Online, an LDS community for sharing ideas and collaborating on ways to provide accurate and positive information about the Church on blogs and Web sites. Although it has grown to over 800 members, it has lived its useful life. As I close down LDS Online, - [LDS Online is Launched!](https://lds365.com/2008/04/25/lds-online-is-launched/) - Please note that the LDS Online social network was discontinued on May 10, 2010, after growing to over 800 members. We invite you to participate at MormonHub.com. I have launched a social network called LDS Online at LDSonline.ning.com. (Ning is an online service that lets you create, customize, and share your own social network easily - [Happy Thanksgiving Day 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/11/27/happy-thanksgiving-day-2025/) - On this Thanksgiving Day, you may want to enjoy some of the following resources with your family and friends: "Gratitude" entry in Gospel Topics, which lists many additional resources See scripture references to giving thanks in the Topical Guide. 10 Talks to Get You PUMPED for Thanksgiving Three Things to Do When You Don’t Feel - [Happy Thanksgiving Day 2024](https://lds365.com/2024/11/28/happy-thanksgiving-day-2024/) - On this Thanksgiving Day, you may want to enjoy some of the following resources with your family and friends: "Gratitude" entry in Gospel Topics, which lists many additional resources See scripture references to giving thanks in the Topical Guide. 10 Talks to Get You PUMPED for Thanksgiving Three Things to Do When You Don’t Feel - [Happy 4th of July 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/07/04/happy-4th-of-july-2025/) - As Latter-day Saints celebrate Independence Day, there are several meaningful ways to honor both their faith and their love for country. Here are some ideas: Reflect on Freedom: Take a moment to ponder the blessings of freedom and the principles that underpin it. Consider reading inspiring quotes or scriptures related to liberty and agency. Attend Patriotic - [Happy 4th of July](https://lds365.com/2024/07/04/happy-4th-of-july-3/) - As Latter-day Saints celebrate Independence Day, there are several meaningful ways to honor both their faith and their love for country. Here are some ideas: Reflect on Freedom: Take a moment to ponder the blessings of freedom and the principles that underpin it. Consider reading inspiring quotes or scriptures related to liberty and agency. Attend Patriotic - [What Are Priesthood Keys?](https://lds365.com/2024/05/29/what-are-priesthood-keys/) - The keys of the priesthood are the rights of presidency, or the power God gives to man to govern and direct the kingdom of God on the earth (see Matthew 16:15–19). Priesthood keys are necessary to direct the preaching of the gospel and the administration of the ordinances of salvation and exaltation. Learn more in the - [Family Christmas Movies on Netflix For Children](https://lds365.com/2023/12/13/family-christmas-movies-on-netflix-for-children/) - For many families, watching Christmas movies together is a favorite tradition. While Netflix does not have a fantastic selection of Christmas movies, there are enough to enjoy. The Third Hour has published a list of Christmas movies appropriate for small children. See the list Christmas movies for children. See a list of Christmas movies for - [Life Help Resources for Parents and Ministering Brothers and Sisters](https://lds365.com/2023/03/01/life-help-resources-for-parents-and-ministering-brothers-and-sisters/) - Many members face a variety of challenges. Parents, leaders, ministering brothers and sisters, and friends have the opportunity to provide help. As you minister to the needs of others, you can help them experience joy and fulfillment. As people seek solutions to their personal problems, they can find help and healing through Jesus Christ and His - [10 Awesome LDS Websites](https://lds365.com/2016/05/30/10-awesome-lds-websites/) - In two separate articles, LDSDaily.com has named 10 LDS websites that are great resources. Some are provided by the Church and others are provided by members. The article "5 Awesome LDS Websites You Really Need to Know About" names the sites listed below. Read the article for a more complete description of each. If you aren't familiar with - [What Are Social Networks?](https://lds365.com/2008/07/29/what-are-social-networks/) - Online social networks are communities of people who share common interests and activities. Social networking sites provide the ability to create a personal profile and various ways to interact with other people, such as messaging, e-mail, video, text or voice chat, file sharing, blogging, and discussion groups. Social networking has revolutionized the way many people communicate and - [Video: 6 Things You've Always Wondered About Mormon Missionaries](https://lds365.com/2016/05/27/video-6-things-youve-always-wondered-about-mormon-missionaries/) - Do you wonder what Mormon Missionaries really do? Why do they call themselves "Elder?" Are they allowed to have fun? LDS.net has created this video to answer these kinds of questions. The video's host is Jamesthemormon. I think you'll enjoy watching and sharing the video 6 Things You've Always Wondered About Mormon Missionaries: Here is a list of - [LDS Online Has 52 Members](https://lds365.com/2008/04/29/lds-online-has-52-members/) - Please note that the LDS Online social network was discontinued on May 10, 2010, after growing to over 800 members. We invite you to participate at LDS.net. A few days ago, I blogged about creating social network called LDS Online at LDSonline.ning.com. It's been up for only 3 days and already has 52 members, 7 - [How To Have Better Parent-Child Communication](https://lds365.com/2026/03/12/how-to-have-better-parent-child-communication/) - It can be tough to connect with your kids, especially if they don’t want to connect with you. As parents, we want to have a close, meaningful relationship with each of our children. But for loving, intimate relationships to work, open and sincere communication is needed. And yet why does it sometimes seem that our children - [Tickets for LDS General Conference April 2026](https://lds365.com/2026/02/23/tickets-for-lds-general-conference-april-2026/) - Tickets are required for admission to sessions of general conference in the Conference Center. Music and the Spoken Word is part of the Sunday morning session, and tickets are required. United States and Canada Members of the Church who live in the United States and Canada should contact their ward or branch leaders to inquire about - [How to Help Children With Grief](https://lds365.com/2026/02/24/how-to-help-children-with-grief/) - Even if their words can’t explain it, children’s hearts feel loss just as deeply as adults do. Grief can show up in many ways—through silence, big emotions, questions that are hard to answer, or even changes in play. What they need most is to know they are seen, loved, and not alone in what they’re - [Happy 4th of July](https://lds365.com/2014/07/04/happy-4th-of-july-2/) - For some productive 4th of July activities, read the article "10 Ways Mormons Can Celebrate Independence Day." - [10th Anniversary of Preach My Gospel](https://lds365.com/2014/11/11/10th-anniversary-of-preach-my-gospel/) - This month marks the 10th anniversary of the release of the manual Preach My Gospel. Both missionaries and members have been encouraged to read and study it. In the April 2014 general conference, Elder M. Russell Ballard invited us to obtain and read a copy of the manual. The digital version of Preach My Gospel is - [Christmas Movies on Netflix For Teens and Adults](https://lds365.com/2023/12/16/christmas-movies-on-netflix-for-teens-and-adults/) - To go along with the list of Netflix movies for children that The Third Hour published a few days ago, they have now published a list of suggested Christmas movies for teens and adults. (They found it much more difficult to find some wholesome Christmas movies for adults without foul language and sexual content.) See - [8 Skills To Prepare Your Children To Be Missionaries](https://lds365.com/2026/02/20/8-skills-to-prepare-your-children-to-be-missionaries/) - The article "Raising Missionaries Right: 8 Skills Parents Are Overlooking" provides ideas on how parents can help prepare their children emotionally and socially to serve a mission. Whether you’re trying to raise a missionary or not, these eight skills can help you better prepare your children to face the world. Read the article to get ideas - [2021 Year in Review: A look back at the past year of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints](https://lds365.com/2021/12/28/2021-year-in-review-a-look-back-at-the-past-year-of-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints/) - The Church's Newsroom has published the following "2021 Year in Review: A look back at the past year of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:" In 2021, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continued to carry out Jesus’s commands to love God and neighbor. Latter-day Saint Charities and individual Saints brought - [Free Keepsake Templates for Family Trees](https://lds365.com/2026/02/18/free-keepsake-templates-for-family-trees/) - FamilySearch now offers more templates for you to easily create a beautiful visual family tree that you can print or share. Just sign in to FamilySearch.org, pick the template you like, and get a beautifully-designed family tree. New children's designs are also available. - [How To Search on ChurchofJesusChrist.org](https://lds365.com/2026/02/19/how-to-search-on-churchofjesuschrist-org-2/) - In an effort to improve the search capability, the Church website switched from old search technologies to Google as its underlying search technology in June 2022. The search tool can be accessed by clicking the magnifying glass in top right of the main navigation on the Church website or by going directly to the page ChurchofJesusChrist.org/search. - ["Becoming Brigham" Web Documentary Series, Episode 4](https://lds365.com/2026/02/16/becoming-brigham-web-documentary-series-episode-4/) - The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks has released the 4th episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham. Additional episodes become available each Monday. The fourth episode, "Becoming Brigham, Episode 4—Why Brigham Young? An Introduction, Part One," addresses the questions "Is there any purpose to revisiting the life and times of Brigham Young?" - [Elder Clark G. Gilbert Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles](https://lds365.com/2026/02/12/elder-clark-g-gilbert-called-to-the-quorum-of-the-twelve-apostles/) - Elder Clark G. Gilbert is the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, and ordained on Thursday, February 12, by President Dallin H. Oaks and the other members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of - [How To Teach Your Children to Love the Temple](https://lds365.com/2026/02/12/how-to-teach-your-children-to-love-the-temple/) - It is never too early to help your children appreciate and prepare for the temple. President Russell M. Nelson has said: “The ordinances of the temple and the covenants you make there are key to strengthening your life, your marriage and family, and your ability to resist the attacks of the adversary.” “The temple is - [Liahona Magazine in Simplified Chinese](https://lds365.com/2013/09/24/liahona-magazine-in-simplified-chinese/) - 6 issues of the Liahona magazine are now published each year in simplified Chinese in addition to traditional Chinese, which has been available for some time. Traditional Chinese characters are typically used in Taiwan and Hong Kong, and simplified Chinese characters are used in mainland China. This translation of the Liahona in simplified Chinese will be welcomed by - [Virtual Tours of Provo Missionary Training Center](https://lds365.com/2026/01/28/virtual-tours-of-provo-missionary-training-center/) - The Provo Missionary Training Center now offers virtual tours for youth groups, families, or just yourself. Virtual tours are hosted using Zoom video conferencing software. The experience will last approximately 1 hour and will include a returned-missionary guide showing different locations on the MTC campus while discussing a missionary's MTC experience. Book your tour at - ["Becoming Brigham" Web Documentary Series, Episode 3](https://lds365.com/2026/02/09/becoming-brigham-web-documentary-series-episode-3/) - The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks has released the third episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham. Additional episodes become available each Monday. In "Becoming Brigham, Episode 3—Shorthand & Bloodstains, Part Two," host Camrey Fox continues her visit with shorthand expert LaJean Carruth. LaJean compares Brigham to Enoch rather than Moses. She - [Celebrate Easter Sacrament Meetings on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026](https://lds365.com/2026/01/23/celebrate-easter-sacrament-meetings-on-palm-sunday-march-29-2026/) - In 2026, Easter Sunday will be observed in many parts of the world on April 5—the same weekend as the live broadcast of general conference. As such, only sacrament meeting and no other meetings should be held the previous week, on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026. Easter, general conference, and Palm Sunday are wonderful opportunities - [Church Resources for Easter, April 20, 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/03/14/church-resources-for-easter-april-20-2025/) - This Easter, April 20, 2025, the Church encourages us to focus on the “greater love” of Jesus Christ. On Easter Sunday, all are welcome to join us to worship the Savior of the world and celebrate His gift of universal resurrection. On Easter Sunday, sacrament meeting is the only meeting held (see General Handbook, 29.2.9). - [Invite Friends to Church on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/04/07/invite-friends-to-church-on-easter-sunday-april-20-2025/) - This Easter, April 20, 2025, the Church encourages us to invite our friends to attend Church with us as we focus on the “greater love” of Jesus Christ. What Can You Do Personally invite your friends to attend Church with you. On Easter Sunday, sacrament meeting is the only meeting held (see General Handbook, - [Video: President Oaks’ Easter Reflection on Christ’s Sacrifice and Resurrection](https://lds365.com/2025/02/16/video-president-oaks-easter-reflection-on-christs-sacrifice-and-resurrection/) - In a new video message, President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints urges us to study Christ’s teachings and establish Christ-centered Easter traditions.  “As we enter this new year, let us prepare for an Easter celebration of the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ, culminating - [Tours of the Church's Missionary Training Centers (MTCs)](https://lds365.com/2026/02/11/tours-of-the-churchs-missionary-training-centers-mtcs/) - The Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, offers in‑person, virtual, and video tours for youth groups, families, or just yourself. These tours can help you experience what it is like to be a missionary at the Missionary Training Center. In-Person Tours The Provo MTC offers onsite tours, which include a one-mile walk of the campus that - [How to Print Your Official 2025 Tax Summary Statement of Church Donations](https://lds365.com/2026/02/06/how-to-print-your-official-2025-tax-summary-statement-of-church-donations/) - It's time for Latter-day Saints in the United States to begin preparing their tax returns. Here's how to print your official tax statement of donations to the Church. Go to donations.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. (Or navigate to it on ChurchofJesusChrist.org by logging in and clicking Resources in the upper right corner, and then choose Donations.) In the top - [Tweeting LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2010/10/02/tweeting-lds-general-conference/) - The official Church Twitter account for general conference is twitter.com/ldsmessages, which provides quotes from conference on a routine basis after the conference has concluded, but not during the conference. If you tweet about LDS general conference, use the hashtag #ldsconf. Read about tweeting at the last conference. - [The Mormon Channel is now on Facebook and Twitter](https://lds365.com/2009/07/16/the-mormon-channel-is-now-on-facebook-and-twitter/) - Come join the Mormon Channel on Facebook and Twitter. Receive the latest updates and share your thoughts and ideas with us. - [How to Experience October 2010 LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2010/09/23/how-to-experience-october-2010-lds-general-conference/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides many ways to watch, listen to, and read the October 2010 General Conference, including an improved General Conference website with sharing, personalized study, and improved navigation. You can use the My Study Notebook to annotate, tag, and highlight conference talks and save them in your personal - [LDS General Conference Online](https://lds365.com/2010/10/04/lds-general-conference-online/) - The following is now available at generalconference.lds.org: Audio Full sessions and by individual talk for all five sessions in 76 languages. In select languages they are also available through iTunes (itunes.lds.org), podcasts, and the Mormon Channel mobile app on various devices. Video Full sessions and by individual talk for all 5 sessions in 13 languages. - [Motherhood #ItwasMom](https://lds365.com/2014/05/07/motherhood-itwasmom/) - Motherhood is the highest, holiest service assumed by humankind. It’s the definition of selfless service. It’s both a daunting responsibility and a glorious opportunity. The divine role of motherhood is a gift from God, and key to His plan of happiness for all His children. Watch the video below, "It Was Mom: A Mother's Day - [8 Ways to Access LDS General Conference](https://lds365.com/2013/09/30/8-ways-to-access-lds-general-conference/) - General Conference is this Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, October 6. The First Presidency invites the world to participate in messages of inspiration and guidance that will be delivered by the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and general officers of the Church. See this general conference - [Share “A Savior Is Born" Christmas Video](https://lds365.com/2015/11/29/share-a-savior-is-born-christmas-video/) - Beginning today, the Church invites the world to share the multimedia initiative for the 2015 Christmas season titled "A Savior Is Born." The videos, art, and images focus on the importance of the Savior's birth: "A Savior Is Born" video (2 minutes). Christmas.mormon.org website, with shareable content on the importance and mission of Jesus Christ. Articles in - [“A Savior Is Born" Christmas Initiative](https://lds365.com/2015/11/19/a-savior-is-born-christmas-initiative/) - On Sunday, November 29, the Church will begin a worldwide multimedia initiative for the 2015 Christmas season titled "A Savior Is Born." The initiative focuses on the importance of the Savior's birth and includes the following elements: "A Savior Is Born" video (2 minutes). Updated christmas.mormon.org website, featuring shareable content on the importance and mission - [Marriage Isn't For You](https://lds365.com/2013/11/05/marriage-isnt-for-you/) - LDS writer and videographer Seth Adam Smith wrote an article titled "Marriage Isn't For You" that has gone viral. After having been married for a year and a half, he concluded that marriage is not for him. He wrote, "a true marriage (and true love) is never about you. It’s about the person you love." - ["Becoming Brigham" Web Documentary Series, Episode 2](https://lds365.com/2026/02/02/becoming-brigham-web-documentary-series-episode-2/) - Last Monday, the Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks released the first episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham. Additional episodes become available each Monday. In "Episode 2—Shorthand & Bloodstains, Part One," host Camrey Fox visits with 19th century shorthand expert LaJean Carruth and finds out some surprising things about the differences between - [Did You Miss Elder Holland's LDS Face-to-Face Event?](https://lds365.com/2016/03/10/did-you-miss-elder-hollands-lds-face-to-face-event/) - If you missed last night’s #LDSface2face event with Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, you can watch a video of it. Elder Holland, along with Elder Donald L. Hallstrom (of the Presidency of the Seventy), and Sister Carole M. Stephens (first counselor in the General Relief Society Presidency) answered question live from young single adults around the world. - ["Becoming Brigham" Web Documentary Series](https://lds365.com/2026/01/26/becoming-brigham-web-documentary-series/) - For over a year, Redbrick Filmworks and the Interpreter Foundation have collaborated on a not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham. The first episode was published yesterday. Further installments will appear on successive Mondays. Each of the 70-75 episodes are about 15 minutes long. The episodes are hosted by Camrey Bagley Fox (who portrayed Emma - [Understanding Bias and Fairness in AI: What Latter-day Saints Should Know](https://lds365.com/2026/02/09/understanding-bias-and-fairness-in-ai-what-latter-day-saints-should-know/) - Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of our everyday lives. It is being embedded in search tools, smartphones, family history apps, education platforms, medical guidance, and even the tools we use at work and church. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we care deeply about fairness, compassion, agency, and truth. So, it’s worth asking, “Is AI - [Weekend Movie Pick: Truth & Treason](https://lds365.com/2025/10/16/weekend-movie-pick-truth-treason/) - This week’s movie pick is Truth & Treason, an incredible true story that opens in theaters October 17. (See other “Weekend Movie Picks.”) As World War II rages, a teenage boy in Germany is forced to confront a terrible truth—loyalty to his country now means loyalty to a lie. When his trusted bishop urges obedience to - [The Family: A Proclamation to the World](https://lds365.com/2017/10/03/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world/) - There were several mentions of the "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" in general conference this past weekend. Here's how you can access copies of the proclamation: Text online Download a printable PDF In the Gospel Library app in the Family section. (If you're reading this on a mobile device, just click here to - [9 Ways to Use Technology to Share Your Beliefs](https://lds365.com/2016/05/24/9-ways-to-use-technology-to-share-your-beliefs/) - An article on youth.lds.org lists these 9 ways that you can use technology to share your beliefs: Find ideas, examples, and cool content to share on the #ShareGoodness website. Share one of your favorite videos, a general conference talk, a song, or a scripture with a struggling friend or on social media. Find an inspiring - [LDS Face-to-Face with Studio C on Oct. 19](https://lds365.com/2016/08/19/lds-face-to-face-with-studio-c-on-oct-19/) - The Church has announced its 7th Face-to-Face event, to be held October 19, 2016 with the cast of Studio C. Studio C is a sketch comedy television show and one of BYUtv’s most popular original series. Why is the cast of Studio C being featured on a Church Face-to-Face event? Because these successful entertainers (with - [Invitation from Elder Rasband at LDS Face-to-Face](https://lds365.com/2016/01/29/invitation-from-elder-rasband-at-lds-face-to-face/) - The one-minute video below is an invitation from Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to get your questions answered: Elder Rasband's "Face to Face" Invitation An invitation from Elder Ronald A. Rasband. Posted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 This video segment - [LDS Face to Face Event With President & Sister Nelson](https://lds365.com/2018/01/10/lds-face-to-face-event-with-president-sister-nelson/) - Update: Due to the passing of President Thomas S. Monson, this event was rescheduled to Sunday, June 3, 2018. Youth worldwide are invited to participate in the live Face to Face event with President Russell M. Nelson, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and his wife, Sister Wendy Watson Nelson, on Saturday, February 3, at 11:00 a.m. Mountain - [LDS Face to Face With Elders Oaks and Ballard, Nov. 19, 2017](https://lds365.com/2017/09/18/lds-face-to-face-with-elders-oaks-and-ballard-nov-19-2017/) - On November 19, 2017, Elder Dallin H. Oaks and Elder M. Russell Ballard will answer questions from young single adults through a worldwide, live Face to Face event. The goal of this event is to help young single adults—including those who are not members of the Church—build their faith and have confidence to make the - [Find Out What Elder and Sister Renlund Told the LDS Youth of Africa](https://lds365.com/2017/08/08/find-out-what-elder-and-sister-renlund-told-the-lds-youth-of-africa/) - On August 5, 2017, Elder Dale G. Renlund and his wife, Ruth, hosted a Face to Face event for youth on the African continent. During the event, Elder and Sister Renlund answered questions from youth from Africa. The video below is a brief summary of the event: Read more about the event and see photos - [LDS Face to Face with Elder & Sister Renlund, August 5, 2017](https://lds365.com/2017/07/22/lds-face-to-face-with-elder-sister-renlund-august-5-2017/) - On August 5, 2017, Elder Dale G. Renlund and his wife, Ruth, will host a Face to Face event for youth on the African continent. This event will originate from Accra, Ghana, and will feature two broadcasts: the first in English, Portuguese, and Malagasy at 10:00 a.m. GMT (10:00 a.m. in Ghana, 12:00 p.m. in - [LDS Face to Face Event with Elder & Sister Christofferson in Spanish](https://lds365.com/2016/12/02/lds-face-to-face-event-with-elder-sister-christofferson-in-spanish/) - On December 10, 2016, the Church will hold its first regional Face-to-Face event in Guatemala. (Previous events have been worldwide events.) Elder D. Todd Christofferson and his wife, Kathy, will answer questions live in Spanish from Guatemala City. (Read event information in Spanish.) The event will also be translated into Portuguese. All youth and their friends, - [LDS Face to Face with Musicians, October 11, 2017](https://lds365.com/2017/07/28/lds-face-to-face-with-musicians-october-11-2017/) - The Church will present a worldwide Face to Face event with musical artists on October 11, 2017. LDS artists Lexi Walker, Nik Day, Nicole Luz, Patch Crowe, and Madilyn Paige will answer questions and perform songs. Updated October 12, 2017: Read a report about the event. Lexi Walker has performed around the world and with notable artists such - [Did You Miss LDS Face to Face Event with President Eyring & Elder Holland?](https://lds365.com/2017/03/06/did-you-miss-lds-face-to-face-event-with-president-eyring-elder-holland/) - If you missed Saturday’s LDS Face to Face event with President Henry B. Eyring and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, you can watch or download a video of it. The event was and originated from the Joseph Smith Farm Welcome Center, where the apostles were joined by two youth moderators and about 60 Mormon teens from - [LDS Face to Face Event with President Eyring and Elder Holland](https://lds365.com/2017/01/20/lds-face-to-face-event-with-president-eyring-and-elder-holland/) - On March 4, 2017, President Henry B. Eyring and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland will answer questions from youth around the world during a live Face to Face event. Since the first Face to Face event in 2014, youth have interacted with Apostles, Church leaders, and musicians in live, online discussions. But this is the first - [Elder Holland Face-to-Face With Young Single Adults](https://lds365.com/2016/02/26/elder-holland-face-to-face-with-young-single-adults/) - This is a great opportunity for young single adults worldwide to participate in a live Face to Face online event with Elder Jeffrey R. Holland on March 8, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. MST. Submit your questions in advance for Elder Holland to answer. You can do so on the event page at YSAface2face.lds.org or by sharing in - [LDS Face-to-Face for Young Single Adults with Elder Jeffrey R. Holland](https://lds365.com/2016/01/27/lds-face-to-face-for-young-single-adults-with-elder-jeffrey-r-holland/) - Update: Watch a recording of this LDS Face to Face event. Young single adults worldwide are invited to participate in a live Face to Face online event with Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on March 8, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. MST. Elder Holland will be joined by Sister Carole - [Watch the LDS Face-to-Face with Elder Rasband](https://lds365.com/2016/01/23/watch-the-lds-face-to-face-with-elder-rasband/) - On January 20, 2016, youth from around the world participated in an LDS Face-to-Face discussion with Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles; Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson, Young Women general president; and Brother Stephen W. Owen, Young Men general president. Youth asked questions and received counsel from their leaders. Learn more about - [Live #LDSface2face Event with Elder Rasband Jan 20](https://lds365.com/2015/12/06/live-ldsface2face-event-with-elder-rasband-jan-20/) - The Church has just announced the next LDS Face-to-Face event with Elder Ronald A. Rasband to be held January 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. MST. It is perfect for an LDS Mutual or family activity. The event will feature a discussion with Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles; Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson, Young - [Random Acts TV Show Highlights Kindness with Hidden Camera](https://lds365.com/2016/06/20/random-acts-tv-show-highlights-kindness-with-hidden-camera/) - Random Acts is a new TV show on BYUtv that highlights kindness using a hidden camera. This unscripted, 30-minute hidden-camera show began April 4. It airs at 8:30p.m. MT (and repeats at 11:30p.m. MT). You can also watch episodes online. In an era often focused on catching people at their worst moments, this refreshing new reality - [Live LDS Face-to-Face Event with The Piano Guys Tonight](https://lds365.com/2015/10/20/live-lds-face-to-face-event-with-the-piano-guys-tonight/) - Tonight is the free LDS Face-to-Face event with The Piano Guys. It is perfect for a youth or family activity. Join youth from around the world for this live, two-way conversation with the Piano Guys. The event will be streamed live on the Internet at 6:00 p.m. MDT in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. You can watch or join the - [Live LDS Face-to-Face Event with The Piano Guys Oct 20](https://lds365.com/2015/09/10/live-lds-face-to-face-event-with-the-piano-guys-oct-20/) - The Church has just announced the next LDS Face-to-Face event with The Piano Guys. It is perfect for an LDS Mutual or family activity. On October 20, 2015, join youth from around the world for a live, two-way conversation with the Piano Guys. The event will be streamed live at 6:00 p.m. MDT in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. - [Success of LDS Face-to-Face Event with The Piano Guys](https://lds365.com/2015/10/22/success-of-lds-face-to-face-event-with-the-piano-guys/) - Tuesday evening, the Church hosted a live LDS Face-to-Face event with The Piano Guys. It was a chance for youth from around the world to join in a two-way conversation with The Piano Guys streamed live on the Internet from the top of the Conference Center. If you missed it, you can watch the event which is posted online. - [LDS Young Men Should Plan Meaningful Activities for 2018](https://lds365.com/2017/11/14/lds-young-men-should-plan-meaningful-activities-for-2018/) - In May of this year, the Church announced that it would discontinue Varsity and Venturing Scouting programs in the Church in the United States and Canada, effective January 1, 2018. Instead, Young Men activities worldwide should focus on spiritual, social, physical, and intellectual goals outlined by the Church. Now is the time to begin planning activities for - [Live #LDSface2face Event with Elder & Sister Bednar May 12](https://lds365.com/2015/05/02/live-ldsface2face-event-with-elder-sister-bednar-may-12/) - Are you planning to participate in the next LDS Face-to-Face event with Elder and Sister David A. Bednar? It is perfect for an LDS Mutual or family activity. The event will be streamed live on May 12, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. MDT in 10 languages. You can watch or join the conversation at Home page of LDS.org - [LDS Face-to-Face Event With Elder & Sister Bednar](https://lds365.com/2015/03/20/lds-face-to-face-event-with-elder-sister-bednar/) - The next LDS Face-to-Face event for youth will be with Elder and Sister David A. Bednar on May 12, 2015 at 6:00pm MDT. Elder and Sister Bednar will talk about how to strengthen your testimony as you learn a pattern for receiving answers to your questions. Youth from around the world will be able to ask Elder and - [Elder & Sister Bednar Answered Questions in Live #LDSface2face](https://lds365.com/2015/05/14/elder-sister-bednar-answered-questions-in-live-ldsface2face/) - In a historic event, Elder David A. Bednar and his wife, Sister Susan Bednar, answered questions from youth all over the world in a live “Face to Face” online event May 12. There were 114,000 live streams in 10 languages to groups of youth in 98 countries. The streams were carried on youth.lds.org, the Mormon Channel - [Streaming Live Events on the Homepage of LDS.org](https://lds365.com/2015/06/02/streaming-live-events-on-the-homepage-of-lds-org/) - To make it easier for members to find live broadcasts involving General Authorities and general officers, the Church has begun to stream all major Church events on the homepage of LDS.org. In May, the following events were streamed on the home page: The second Worldwide Devotional of the year The first live stream of the BYU Women's Conference - [Perpetual Education Fund 25th Anniversary](https://lds365.com/2026/02/05/perpetual-education-fund-25th-anniversary/) - For 25 years, the Church's Perpetual Education Fund has helped more than 130,000 Latter-day Saints outside the U.S. and Canada with financial aid for education that leads to better employment opportunities and increased self-reliance. The fund was announced by President Gordon B. Hinckley at general conference on March 31, 2001, as a “bold” global educational - [Planning for a Mission: An Overview for Latter-Day Saint Missionaries, Parents, and Leaders](https://lds365.com/2026/01/30/planning-for-a-mission-an-overview-for-latter-day-saint-missionaries-parents-and-leaders/) - Planning for a Mission: An Overview for Latter-Day Saint Missionaries, Parents, and Leaders is a step-by-step guide that covers everything you need to know from deciding to serve a mission, to submitting a missionary recommendation, to receiving your call, and leaving on your mission. Why I Wrote This Overview Serving as senior missionaries in South - [Church's Children and Youth Initiative to Begin January 2020](https://lds365.com/2019/05/01/churchs-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 God programs. The initiative will provide children, youth, families, and leaders - [Building Emotional Resilience With Youth and Children](https://lds365.com/2026/01/29/how-to-talk-about-emotional-resilience-with-youth-and-children/) - Emotional resilience is the ability to adapt to emotional challenges with courage and faith centered in Jesus Christ. Research shows that a supportive, nurturing relationship with an adult is a strong predictor of resilience in children. The following two resources may be helpful to parents to cultivate helpful relationships with children: "6 Ideas for Talking about Emotional - [New Triple Combination in Xhosa](https://lds365.com/2015/11/14/new-triple-combination-in-xhosa/) - The new triple combination of the scriptures and updated edition of the Book of Mormon in Xhosa are now printed and available through distribution centers and online at store.lds.org. Triple combination of the scriptures in Xhosa Updated edition of the Book of Mormon in Xhosa The handouts below give instructions for ordering. (Download a PDF of the handout.) The Xhosa - [Video: Ready to Serve](https://lds365.com/2020/06/24/video-ready-to-serve/) - The Church has published the video "Ready to Serve" to illustrate how children and youth are ready to serve. Looking for ways to serve? Sometimes the answer is right there in your own ward. Service and activities are key components of the new Children and Youth program and can help youth learn new skills, develop - [MySeminary and MyInstitute Apps](https://lds365.com/2023/10/26/myseminary-and-myinstitute-apps/) - Editor's note (January 28, 2026): The myinstitute and myseminary apps have been discontinued. Please use the websites institute.ChurchofJesusChrist.org and seminary.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. The Church provides the MySeminary and the MyInstitute apps to help parents and students manage their experience in seminary and institute. With the MySeminary app (available as a mobile app and online at MySeminary.ChurchofJesusChrist.org) parents can - [New Gospel Living App Now Available Worldwide](https://lds365.com/2020/02/14/new-gospel-living-app-now-available-worldwide/) - The Church’s new Gospel Living app for youth, is now available worldwide in 15 languages. The app provides content that inspires youth to set goals and has links and tools to help them in their gospel learning and daily living. The new Gospel Living app was described by Elder Gerritt W. Gong in the Face - [Supporting Your Child’s Growth](https://lds365.com/2020/07/08/supporting-your-childs-growth/) - The Children and Youth section of the Church's website has a series of articles to help parents improve their ability to support their child's growth. The Supporting Your Child’s Growth page provides Ideas for parents on how they can help their children and youth discover interests, identify personal goals, and develop individual talents to learn - [Face to Face Event for Youth With President & Sister Oaks, Feb. 23, 2020](https://lds365.com/2020/02/11/face-to-face-event-for-youth-with-president-sister-oaks-feb-23-2020/) - On February 23, 2020, youth, their parents, and leaders are invited to join President and Sister Oaks in a Face to Face event at 4:00pm MST. The event will be a follow-up on the new Children and Youth program. President and Sister Oaks plan to share ideas about how to be successful in becoming more - [Church Provides Information About Children and Youth Effort](https://lds365.com/2019/07/18/church-provides-information-about-children-and-youth-effort/) - The following is from the article "Church Leaders Receive Information on New Global Youth Initiative" in the Church's Newsroom: A notice has been sent to leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints providing information on the implementation of a new global children and youth initiative. On May 8, 2018, the First Presidency announced that - [Development Program for Adults](https://lds365.com/2019/12/30/development-program-for-adults/) - Many years ago, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints published a booklet titled Pursuit of Excellence. It was a development program designed to help adults develop a Christlike life of love and service. It encouraged participants to set goals in the following areas: spiritual, intellectual, physical, service, and character. But now, adults can - [Everything You Need to Know about the New Children and Youth Program](https://lds365.com/2019/11/18/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-children-and-youth-program/) - Summarized from "Leaders Outline Church’s New Children and Youth Program" on the Church's Newsroom: The Children and Youth program goes into effect worldwide in January 2020, replacing the Church’s existing children and youth programs. It focuses on you discovering and becoming your best divine self through activities and service, learning and growth. It helps you - [Face to Face With Elder Gong Explains Children and Youth Program](https://lds365.com/2019/11/17/face-to-face-with-elder-gong-explains-children-and-youth-program/) - This article lists the latest information about the Children and Youth effort that replaces all existing Church activity and achievement programs for children and youth in January 2020. Watch the Face to Face Broadcast of November 17 Elder Gerrit W. Gong and several General Officers of the Church discussed the Children and Youth effort, showed - [New LDS Young Women Camp Guide](https://lds365.com/2018/03/02/new-lds-young-women-camp-guide/) - The LDS Church has published a new Young Women Camp Guide for Young Women presidencies, camp specialists, and youth camp leaders to help them plan and administer their annual camps. Young Women camps may be adapted worldwide according to the needs and circumstances of young women, with a focus on helping them feel the Spirit in - [LDS Church Replaces Varsity & Venturing Scouting with New Activities Program](https://lds365.com/2017/05/11/lds-church-replaces-varsity-venturing-scouting-with-new-activities-program/) - Today, the Church announced that it will discontinue Varsity and Venturing Scouting programs in the Church in the United States and Canada, effective January 1, 2018. Instead, Young Men activities will focus on spiritual, social, physical and intellectual goals outlined by the Church. This is part of the Church's ongoing effort to evaluate and improve its - [New Edition of "For the Strength of Youth" Guide](https://lds365.com/2022/10/02/new-edition-of-for-the-strength-of-youth-guide/) - The Church has updated the guide for youth, For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. The new guide is based on gospel principles, agency, and inspiration. Rather than an endless list of dos and don'ts, it teaches the principles upon which we should make decisions. The updated guide was announced by Elder - [Taking Charge of Technology for Youth](https://lds365.com/2023/11/03/taking-charge-of-technology-for-youth/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published a short series of lessons and videos to help young people use technology more effectively and safely. In these lessons and videos, you will learn about “Purpose, Plan and Pause.” Purpose. Ask yourself, “Why am I using this device right now?” and “How long will - [Youth Theme for 2020](https://lds365.com/2019/08/01/youth-theme-for-2020/) - In anticipation of the new effort to bless children and youth, the Church has announced the youth theme for 2020: And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the - [Worldwide Devotional for Youth with Elder Gerrit W. Gong, January 29, 2023](https://lds365.com/2023/01/11/worldwide-devotional-for-youth-with-elder-gerrit-w-gong-january-29-2023/) - Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will speak at a worldwide devotional for youth on January 29, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. mountain standard time. Youth are encouraged to gather with their youth groups or families to participate in this event. Elder Gong will be joined by Young Men General President - [Scriptures: Digital or Print?](https://lds365.com/2013/05/08/scriptures-digital-or-print/) - In the April LDS General Conferernce, Elder Richard G. Scott spoke the fact that we live in a world where technological advances occur at an astounding pace. He said "Depending on how technology is used, these advances can be a blessing or a deterrent. Technology, when understood and used for righteous purposes, need not be a - [Video: Using Artificial Intelligence at Work, Home, and Church](https://lds365.com/2026/01/13/video-using-artificial-intelligence-at-work-home-and-church/) - We live in a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is a part of daily life. AI helps computers and machines simulate human intelligence and problem-solving. It’s changing the way we work, learn, and connect. It has never been easier to create, build a business, or improve how we do everyday tasks. This video below is - [Using Artificial Intelligence at Work, Home, and Church](https://lds365.com/2025/10/28/using-artificial-intelligence-at-work-home-and-church/) - We live in a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is a part of daily life. AI helps computers and machines simulate human intelligence and problem-solving. It’s changing the way we work, learn, and connect. It has never been easier to create, build a business, or improve how we do everyday tasks. Elder David A. Bednar - [101 Ways To Use AI In Everyday Life](https://lds365.com/2026/01/25/101-ways-to-use-ai-in-everyday-life/) - This article is available as book. Download a free PDF of the book or order on Amazon as a paperback, Kindle, or audiobook. Also available at Lulu.com. For a Latter-day Saint perspective, see the article "Using Artificial Intelligence at Work, Home, and Church” and video. Introduction We live in a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is - [Minister through Temple and Family History](https://lds365.com/2020/09/16/minister-through-temple-and-family-history/) - Helping someone with their family history is a powerful way to minister. Whether they are a Church member or not, anyone can find joy in learning more about where they came from. You don’t have to be an expert or do anything big. A page on the Church's website provides many simple activities you can - [How to Create Your Own Gospel-Centered Blog](https://lds365.com/2014/01/20/how-to-create-your-own-gospel-centered-blog/) - On Friday, I wrote about why you should consider creating your own gospel-centered blog. Today's article is a beginner’s tutorial on how to create a blog. Choose a Blogging Platform A blogging platform is the website, service, or software you will use to write, publish, and host your blog. The easiest option is to use a blogging - [FamilySearch Tree Mobile App](https://lds365.com/2014/08/04/familysearch-tree-mobile-app/) - FamilySearch has just released a new mobile app called Family Tree to view the details of your family trees from your FamilySearch.org Family Tree. It helps you see connections with your ancestors by looking through the stories and photos. It also lets you add more photos and stories to your family branches. Browse your family branches and - [FamilySearch Memories Mobile App](https://lds365.com/2014/07/28/familysearch-memories-mobile-app/) - FamilySearch has just released a new mobile app called FamilySearch Memories that gives you a way to preserve your memories so they are never forgotten and are shared from generation to generation. FamilySearch Memories makes it easy to collect, preserve, and share your favorite family memories. You can quickly record photos, video, and audio to - [FamilySearch Plans For 2026](https://lds365.com/2026/01/22/familysearch-plans-for-2026/) - FamilySearch has revealed some of its plans in 2026 to help you make more family connections worldwide. Upcoming experiences will use emerging technologies to provide increased access to genealogical records, expand FamilySearch’s global Family Tree, and enhance its mobile apps. More Access to Genealogy Records FamilySearch provides convenient access to family history records from more than - [Tips for Teaching Repentance to Teens and Younger Children](https://lds365.com/2026/02/16/tips-for-teaching-repentance-to-teens-and-younger-children/) - Repentance sometimes sounds scary or confusing to children and teenagers. The article "10 Tips for Teaching Repentance" provides tips for teaching repentance in a loving, empowering way. Here are the first four tips from that article: Keep it simple. You can teach your children that “when we sin, we turn away from God,” but “when - [How To Talk With Teenagers about Religion](https://lds365.com/2026/03/09/how-to-talk-with-teenagers-about-religion/) - Teenagers and young adults are increasingly interested in talking with their parents about spiritual and religious matters. As children mature into adolescence, they tend to spend less time with their parents in joint activities but more time engaged in conversation. The youth want to have these conversations, especially if they believe parents will listen respectfully - [Celebrate Relief Society Anniversary March 17, 2026](https://lds365.com/2026/01/21/celebrate-relief-society-anniversary-march-17-2026/) - Women worldwide are invited to participate in a special worldwide broadcast and local testimony meeting celebrating the sisterhood they share in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Elder Quentin L. Cook will offer a special message with President Camille N. Johnson, Sister J. Anette Dennis, and Sister Kristin M. Yee of the Relief Society General Presidency. Sisters are - [Gospel Library on Feature Phones](https://lds365.com/2014/04/29/gospel-library-on-feature-phones/) - Experts predict that in 2014, the number of active cell phones will exceed the number of people on the planet. That means that more people in the world will have access to mobile phones than to proper sanitation. The Gospel Library mobile app is available on nearly every operating system for smartphones. But what about - [How to Access Your Patriarchal Blessing](https://lds365.com/2025/09/15/how-to-access-your-patriarchal-blessing/) - Did you know that you can access an electronic copy of your patriarchal blessing that you can view online or download to your computer or smart phone? You can also get copies of blessings for deceased direct-line ancestors. How To Access Your Patriarchal Blessing On ChurchofJesusChrist.org Sign in to ChurchofJesusChrist.org with your Church account. In - [Church Publishes YouTube Channels for Apostles](https://lds365.com/2026/01/16/church-publishes-youtube-channels-for-apostles/) - Each member of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is sharing messages of the restored gospel on YouTube. Each Church leader has his own YouTube channel, and videos have been added to these pages since the fall of 2025. To subscribe to the - [Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction, March 5, 2026](https://lds365.com/2026/01/20/temple-and-family-history-leadership-instruction-march-5-2026/) - Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will speak during the Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction. This 30-minute recorded training for Latter-day Saints in stake and ward councils and others with callings supporting temple and family history efforts will be available on demand on Thursday, March 5, at 8 a.m. MST for streaming - [Resources to Help Youth and Young Adults Invite a Friend to Seminary and Institute](https://lds365.com/2026/01/15/resources-to-help-youth-and-young-adults-invite-a-friend-to-seminary-and-institute/) - This year, more than 72,000 friends of other faiths have enrolled in seminary and institute. Seminaries and Institutes of Religion now offer simple and effective ways for youth and young adults to invite their friends to attend with them, including banners, door clings, posters, pass along cards and stickers. They are being translated in 35 languages - [LDS Products for Christmas](https://lds365.com/2013/12/01/lds-products-for-christmas-3/) - What better Christmas present than giving something from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? As you consider Christmas gifts this year, think about some of these items available at Church distribution centers or online at store.lds.org. Church magazines. Have you considered giving a gift subscription to the magazines to a family member, college - [A Visitor's Guide to Church History Sites in Ohio](https://lds365.com/2025/01/30/a-visitors-guide-to-church-history-sites-in-ohio/) - As you study the Doctrine and Covenants in Come, Follow Me this year, you can deepen your understanding by exploring the stories and viewing photos of places where sacred events occurred. This is one in a series of articles about key Church history sites. Several historic Church history sites in Ohio have been preserved by - [A Visitor's Guide to Church History Sites in Utah](https://lds365.com/2025/03/07/a-visitors-guide-to-church-history-sites-in-utah/) - As you study the Doctrine and Covenants in Come, Follow Me this year, you can deepen your understanding by exploring the stories and viewing photos of places where sacred events occurred. This is one in a series of articles about key Church history sites. Several historic Church history sites in Utah have been preserved by - [LDS Products for Christmas](https://lds365.com/2012/11/16/lds-products-for-christmas-2/) - What better Christmas present than something from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? As you consider Christmas gifts this year, think about some of these items available at Church distribution centers or online at store.lds.org. Church magazines Have you considered giving a gift subscription to the magazines to a family member, college student, - [A Visitor's Guide to Church History Sites in California: Mormon Battalion Historic Site at San Diego](https://lds365.com/2025/03/13/a-visitors-guide-to-church-history-sites-in-california-mormon-battalion-historic-site-at-san-diego/) - As you study the Doctrine and Covenants in Come, Follow Me this year, you can deepen your understanding by exploring the stories and viewing photos of places where sacred events occurred. This is one in a series of articles about key Church history sites. The Church has preserved the Mormon Battalion Historic Site in San - [A Visitor's Guide to Church History Sites in Wyoming](https://lds365.com/2025/02/27/a-visitors-guide-to-church-history-sites-in-wyoming/) - As you study the Doctrine and Covenants in Come, Follow Me this year, you can deepen your understanding by exploring the stories and viewing photos of places where sacred events occurred. This is one in a series of articles about key Church history sites. Several historic Church history sites in Wyoming have been preserved by - [Guidelines for LDS Pioneer Handcart Treks](https://lds365.com/2017/02/24/guidelines-for-lds-pioneer-handcart-treks/) - Every year, many Latter-day Saint youth put on bonnets and wide-brimmed hats and pull wooden handcarts up and down hills, reenacting treks of the Mormon pioneers. Some stakes plan pioneer treks as part of youth conferences. In the process, youth learn that they can do hard things, but more importantly, they learn lessons about faith and - [DNA Studies and the Book of Mormon](https://lds365.com/2014/04/30/dna-studies-and-the-book-of-mormon/) - Both critics and defenders of the Book of Mormon have tried to use population genetics and DNA science to support their views. But, DNA evidence really doesn’t prove or disprove anything regarding the Book of Mormon. Here’s the claim: The Book of Mormon describes people who migrated from the Near East (such as Lehi from - [The Gospel and Social Media](https://lds365.com/2014/08/15/the-gospel-and-social-media/) - What do you know about the gospel and social media? 1. Does the Church discourage social media? 2. Is technology good or evil? 3. Do Apostles tweet? You're invited to watch Elder David A Bednar's talk as he encourages the best uses of social media and technology during his live broadcast Tuesday, August 19 at - [New LDS.org](https://lds365.com/2010/09/15/new-lds-org/) - An upgraded LDS.org is now available to the public at new.lds.org. After months of improvements and testing at beta.lds.org, the new features mentioned below are now available to the public at new.lds.org. (The last major overhaul of LDS.org was released to the public in January 2007.) Much of the focus of the new site is to - [RootsTech Family Discovery Day With Elder and Sister Rasband, March 7, 2026](https://lds365.com/2026/01/14/rootstech-family-discovery-day-with-elder-and-sister-rasband-march-7-2026/) - Elder Ronald A. Rasband and his wife, Melanie, will speak about coming unto Christ by uniting families for eternity during the RootsTech Family Discovery Day on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. MST. RootsTech offers ways to help families grow their love for Jesus Christ and the temple through inspiring messages from Church leaders. The free - [A Visitor's Guide to Church History Sites in Vermont: Joseph Smith Birthplace](https://lds365.com/2025/01/23/a-visitors-guide-to-church-history-sites-in-vermont-joseph-smith-birthplace/) - As you study the Doctrine and Covenants in Come, Follow Me this year, you can deepen your understanding by exploring the stories and viewing photos of places where sacred events occurred. This is one in a series of articles about key Church history sites. The Joseph Smith Birthplace, located in Sharon, Vermont, is a historic - [Where to Find Latter-day Saint LDS Products](https://lds365.com/2024/11/21/where-to-find-latter-day-saint-lds-products/) - Looking for Latter-day Saint gifts for Christmas? Here are the key sources: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers thousands of products in their online store and in physical distribution stores. LDSBookstore.com offers scriptures in over 40 colors, missionary plaques, baptism gifts, missionary gifts, LDS art, CTR Rings in 346 styles and languages, - [Free LDS Sheet Music](https://lds365.com/2020/04/13/free-lds-sheet-music-2/) - This article lists several resources for Latter-day Saint sheet music. Updated November 2024. Free LDS Sheet Music Free Sacred Sheet Music is an index of 4500+ free sacred pieces for choir, solo, and primary from 250+ different composers, both Christian and Latter-day Saints. Whether you are looking for original music or unique arrangements of well-known Latter-day - [How to Store Old Photos and Preserve Precious Memories](https://lds365.com/2019/08/05/how-to-store-old-photos-and-preserve-precious-memories/) - by Wendy Dessler at MamasLikeMe.com Editor's note: See a comprehensive guide in the article "How to Digitize Old Photographs, Movies, Videos, Family Records." Almost every family has precious papers and artifacts they’d like to pass from one generation to the next. They can include old family photos, war medals awarded to older family generations, or - [Church Updates Sacred Music App](https://lds365.com/2023/08/21/church-updates-sacred-music-app/) - The Church has released a revised version of its Sacred Music app with new features, improved functions, and a more modern look and feel. Editor's note (31 Dec 2025): The Sacred Music app has been discontinued. Use the Gospel Library app to access music. The Sacred Music app is one of the music resources provided by The - [Church Music Library For Families and Church Choirs](https://lds365.com/2021/10/22/church-music-library-for-families-and-church-choirs/) - Are you looking for music for your family or church choir? The Church publishes a free collection of hymn arrangements for choirs, soloists, and instrumentalists as well as choir anthems. The music that is submitted annually as part of the Church Music Submission program is then published in the Church music library for you to use freely. - [FamilySearch 2025 Highlights](https://lds365.com/2026/01/09/familysearch-2025-highlights/) - FamilySearch shared its most notable highlights in this 2025 year-in-review. The FamilySearch website received more than 297 million visits from around the world in 2025. Patrons frequented FamilySearch’s growing record collections, interactive discovery experiences such as Surnames and Ancestors, and helpful articles in the FamilySearch Blog and Research Wiki. Free Genealogical Records Free access to FamilySearch’s massive collection of genealogical records is one of the most popular - [LDS Music Mobile App for Android](https://lds365.com/2015/06/08/lds-music-mobile-app-for-android/) - The official LDS Music mobile app for Android is now available. This popular app has been available for Apple iOS for years. Editor’s note (31 Dec 2025): The Sacred Music app has been discontinued. Use the Gospel Library app to access music. LDS Music is a free mobile app from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day - [Church Updates Music Website](https://lds365.com/2024/02/26/church-updates-music-website/) - The Church’s music website at music.ChurchofJesusChrist.org has been updated to improve the search, listening, and study experiences. This website redesign includes many of the same features that were included in the major update to the Sacred Music app in July 2023. Editor’s note (31 Dec 2025): The Sacred Music app has been discontinued. Use the Gospel Library app - [New "Hymns at Home" Collection on the Sacred Music App](https://lds365.com/2020/07/01/new-hymns-at-home-collection-on-the-sacred-music-app/) - The Church has published a new collection of hymn arrangements for use at home. They can be found on the Church's Sacred Music app in the section "Hymns at Home." Editor’s note (31 Dec 2025): The Sacred Music app has been discontinued. Use the Gospel Library app to access music. The 20 hymns in this collection were - [New Church Music Playlists, Albums, and Updates to the Sacred Music App](https://lds365.com/2024/10/22/new-church-music-playlists-albums-and-updates-to-the-sacred-music-app/) - The Church has released more contemporary hymn arrangements and added new features to its Sacred Music app. The new additions include curated playlists and Songs of Devotion, Vol. 2. Editor’s note (31 Dec 2025): The Sacred Music app has been discontinued. Use the Gospel Library app to access music. Two new albums and two new playlists now appear - [Where to Find Music for Latter-day Saint Youth](https://lds365.com/2021/12/07/where-to-find-music-for-latter-day-saint-youth/) - Looking for youth music from the Church? Here is a list of where to find youth music on various platforms: Church Apps Gospel Library app. Tap Music, and then Youth Music to find the following collections of music for youth: Youth Music Festivals from 2021 and 2020 and also the Youth Music Albums from 2021, - [New Version of LDS Music App for iOS](https://lds365.com/2014/11/10/new-version-of-lds-music-app-for-ios/) - Version 1.7.0 of the LDS Music app for iOS has now been released in the Apple Store. Besides improving the app experience, it now includes content in several new languages! The app now includes the following: The hymnbook in German, Korean, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, Finnish, Latvian, and Traditional Chinese. The Children's Songbook in German and - [LDS Music Mobile App](https://lds365.com/2011/10/22/lds-music-mobile-app/) - LDS Music is a new mobile app for music of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It lets you browse and search Hymns and the Children's Songbook, read the words and sheet music, and listen to accompaniments. Now, you can access the words, music, and audio with your mobile device and not just on the web - [A New Mental Health Resource for Missionaries and Their Families](https://lds365.com/2026/01/07/a-new-mental-health-resource-for-missionaries-and-their-families/) - Missionary service is one of the most meaningful experiences of a young adult’s life, but it can also be mentally and emotionally demanding. Homesickness, rejection, constant companionship, disrupted sleep, and high expectations are all part of the experience. For years, parents and missionaries have asked how missionaries can be better prepared mentally, not just spiritually. - [Clerks Should Update Meeting Times for 2026](https://lds365.com/2026/01/02/clerks-should-update-meeting-times-for-2026/) - If your ward or branch meeting times changed at the beginning of the year, the ward or branch clerk should update the meeting times so they display accurately in various Church systems, such as the meetinghouse locator. A leader or clerk should log in to Leader and Clerk Resources and choose Unit Settings, where he - [Summary of Updates to Church Apps in 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/12/29/summary-of-updates-to-church-apps-in-2025/) - From the article "How Updates to Church Apps in 2025 Can Help You in 2026" in the Church Newsroom. During 2025, mobile applications from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints received powerful updates to support the way members worship, study and serve in callings. Added were highly requested features like: Mobile Temple Recommends in - [How To Create Study Plans in the Gospel Library App](https://lds365.com/2025/12/30/how-to-create-study-plans-in-the-gospel-library-app/) - Study Plans let you set a schedule for studying any content in the Gospel Library app. You can choose from premade plans focused on general conference talks, books of scripture, or gospel topics, such as the Restoration, or create your own custom study plans. How To Create a Study Plan Create and access these plans - [Protect Your Family on Their New Devices](https://lds365.com/2026/01/05/protect-your-family-on-their-new-devices/) - Did you buy your child a new phone or tablet for Christmas? Do you know what is accessible on that device? Accountability is the key to avoiding pornography and teaching our children how to thrive in the digital age. We have written before about Covenant Eyes, a Christian-based program that combines filtering with a system - [How to Set New Year's Resolutions For 2026](https://lds365.com/2025/12/31/how-to-set-new-years-resolutions-for-2026/) - As you consider New Year's resolutions, read these great articles from the Church Magazines about setting goals: How Do I Set Righteous and Realistic Goals? Want to Set Better Goals This Year? Follow the Prophets’ Examples How Do I Set Righteous and Realistic Goals? 3 Lessons from My Mission about Setting Goals Goals that Stick - [President Jeffrey R. Holland Dies At Age 85](https://lds365.com/2025/12/27/president-jeffrey-r-holland-dies-at-age-85/) - President Jeffrey R. Holland, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at approximately 3:15 a.m. MST from complications associated with kidney disease, while surrounded by his family. He was 85. President Holland became an Apostle on June 23, 1994. At the - [Come, Follow Me Study Resources for the Old Testament in 2026](https://lds365.com/2025/12/22/come-follow-me-study-resources-for-the-old-testament-in-2026/) - This article lists a number of resources you may want to use in your study of the Old Testament during the year 2026. Resources From the Church Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Old Testament This manual supports gospel learning and scripture study for individuals and families at home. It also serves as the curriculum - [Staying Safe on Social Media](https://lds365.com/2019/06/14/staying-safe-on-social-media/) - Children and teenagers use social media as a way to share information and connect with other people. Sites like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter have become a predominant forum to present themselves, seek approval, and describe their interests. They use these sites to share videos, music, pictures, and stories that define themselves to others. June is - [How to Keep Your Family Safe on the Internet](https://lds365.com/2023/05/29/how-keep-family-safe-internet/) - June is National Internet Safety Awareness Month. This article contains links to resources parents can use to learn how to keep the internet a safe resource for you and your family. The non-profit organization Enough Is Enough has created the website Internet Safety 101 to teach parents and educators about the dangers that children may - [Internet Safety](https://lds365.com/2019/06/12/internet-safety/) - June is National Internet Safety Awareness Month. All month, we will share ideas on how to keep the internet a safe resource for you and your family. See other articles about online safety. The non-profit organization Enough Is Enough has created the website Internet Safety 101 to teach parents and educators about the dangers that children - [Cybersecurity 101](https://lds365.com/2019/06/28/cybersecurity-101/) - Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America. Identity theft can happen to anyone at any age, and it is important to protect yourself and your family from falling victim to this crime. June is National Internet Safety Awareness Month. All month, we will share ideas on how to keep the internet a safe resource - [How Do We Rise Above Bullying?](https://lds365.com/2023/10/13/how-do-we-rise-above-bullying-2/) - October is National Bullying Prevention Month. This article reviews key resources provided by the Church and other organizations to help prevent bullying. Resources from the Church Teaching Children About Bullying Church Applauds Community Efforts to Fight Suicide, Bullying and Homelessness Stop Bullying Videos In the video "Bullying - Stop It," Dieter F. Uchtdorf counsels us to - [How Do We Rise Above Bullying?](https://lds365.com/2019/07/29/how-do-we-rise-above-bullying/) - This article reviews key resources provided by the Church and other organizations to help prevent bullying. Resources from the Church Teaching Children About Bullying Church Applauds Community Efforts to Fight Suicide, Bullying and Homelessness Stop Bullying Videos In the video "Bullying - Stop It," Dieter F. Uchtdorf counsels us to avoid hating, gossiping, ignoring, ridiculing, - [Cyberbullying](https://lds365.com/2019/06/17/cyberbullying/) - Cyberbullying is willful and repeated harm (such as harassing, humiliating, or threatening text or images) inflicted through the internet, interactive technologies, or mobile phones. 43% of teens aged 13 to 17 report that they have experienced some sort of cyberbullying in the past year. June is National Internet Safety Awareness Month. All month, we will share - [Staying Safe on Mobile Phones](https://lds365.com/2019/06/19/staying-safe-on-mobile-phones/) - The vast power of internet resources are now accessible through devices that fit in our pocket. These mobile devices let us instantly communicate with unlimited people. Children can access web content, photos, and videos on their phones or other mobile devices from anywhere in the world, making it very difficult for parents to monitor their - [Online Gaming](https://lds365.com/2019/06/24/online-gaming/) - For children, the online gaming world is a virtual playground. Gaming consoles are specialized computers that let you log on, put on a headset, turn on a webcam, and talk to and play with any of the millions of gamers around the world. Many online games have associated online communities, making online games a social - [Revision of Illustrated "Old Testament Stories"](https://lds365.com/2021/12/30/revision-of-illustrated-old-testament-stories/) - An update to the Old Testament Stories includes new Illustrations, refreshed writing, animated videos, and audio narrations. This book can help children and youth gain a love for the people, stories, and teachings in the Bible as they study the Old Testament in 2022. The Old Testament Stories and its accompanying videos are available online, - [What Child is This? by David Osmond & Ashley Hess](https://lds365.com/2014/12/24/what-child-is-this-by-david-osmond-ashley-hess/) - American Idol competitor David Osmond and singer/songwriter Ashley Hess have recorded this beautiful rendition of “What Child is This?” David and Ashley, both Latter-day Saints, previously collaborated on the Christmas album “Believe Again” hosted by political commentator Glenn Beck. When they ran into each other again at the premiere of the movie Meet the Mormons, they decided - [New LDS Maps Applications](https://lds365.com/2016/04/11/new-lds-maps-applications/) - See updated information in the article "Maps for Stakes, Wards, and Missions." For the past several years, LDS Maps (maps.lds.org) has helped leaders and members find a variety of Church locations, facilities, boundaries, and members. In an effort to simplify and focus on the most frequently used features, the Church has introduced two new applications: - [Personal Ancestral File (PAF) Discontinued](https://lds365.com/2013/06/26/personal-ancestral-file-paf-discontinued/) - Beginning July 15, 2013, the Personal Ancestral File (PAF) software will be retired and will no longer be available for download or support. Editor's Note (December 10, 2025): See the article "Can You Still Use Personal Ancestral File (PAF) for Family History?" for current information. PAF began in 1984 and since that time, over 3.2 million - [How to Access LDS General Conference this Weekend](https://lds365.com/2013/04/01/how-to-access-lds-general-conference-this-weekend/) - For updated information on how to access LDS General Conference, see "8 Ways to Access LDS General Conference." General Conference is this Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7. Watch it live at conference.lds.org. The First Presidency invites the world to participate in general conference. Messages of inspiration and guidance will be delivered by the - [How to Access LDS General Conference this Weekend](https://lds365.com/2012/10/01/how-accesslds-general-conference-is-this-weekend/) - For updated information on how to access LDS General Conference, see "8 Ways to Access LDS General Conference." General Conference is this Saturday, October 6, and Sunday, October 7. Watch it live at conference.lds.org. The First Presidency invites the world to participate in general conference. Messages of inspiration and guidance will be delivered by the First - [Watch LDS General Conference Live](https://lds365.com/2012/03/30/watch-lds-general-conference-live-3/) - For updated information on how to access LDS General Conference, see "8 Ways to Access LDS General Conference." General Conference is this Saturday, March31, and Sunday, April 1. Watch it live at conference.lds.org. The First Presidency invites the world to participate in general conference. Messages of inspiration and guidance will be delivered by the First Presidency, - [Watch LDS General Conference Live](https://lds365.com/2011/09/30/watch-lds-general-conference-live-2/) - For updated information on how to access LDS General Conference, see "8 Ways to Access LDS General Conference." General Conference begins tomorrow. Are you planning to attend, or do you consider conference weekend as a break from regular Sunday meetings? Before each conference, the First Presidency issues a letter to "invite all members of the Church - [Do You Have An LDS Account?](https://lds365.com/2015/10/28/do-you-have-an-lds-account/) - Below is the text from a flyer we distributed in our ward this week. You can download a PDF of the flyer if you want to use it. The Church offers a lot of information and services online, much of which can be personalized to your identity and Church calling if you sign in with - [“Walk with Me” Worldwide Discussion for Youth With President Christofferson, January 18, 2026](https://lds365.com/2025/12/19/walk-with-me-worldwide-discussion-for-youth-with-president-christofferson-january-18-2026/) - President D. Todd Christofferson, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, will share a special message for youth in the January 18, 2026 worldwide discussion for youth video. This event will feature Church leaders, youth, and music to help young people better understand and be inspired by the 2026 youth theme “Walk with Me” (Moses 6:34). - [Video Explains the Story of the Plates of Mormon](https://lds365.com/2020/01/09/video-explains-the-story-of-the-plates-of-mormon/) - Book of Mormon Central teamed up with artist Katie Payne to create a beautiful and engaging video called the "The Story of the Book of Mormon: Plates of Mormon." The video gives a glimpse of the father-son relationship between Mormon and Moroni, as they strive to pass the plates along so that we can cherish - [New Guidance on Bible Translations for Latter-day Saints](https://lds365.com/2025/12/17/new-guidance-on-bible-translations-for-latter-day-saints/) - The latest updates to the Church's General Handbook includes an adjustment to a section about editions and translations of the Holy Bible. The handbook notes that “generally, members should use a preferred or Church-published edition of the Bible in Church classes and meetings. This helps maintain clarity in discussions and consistent understanding of doctrine.” In - [Clerks Should Update Meeting Times for 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/01/03/clerks-should-update-meeting-times-for-2024-2/) - If your ward or branch meeting times changed at the beginning of the year, the ward or branch clerk should update the meeting times so they display accurately in various Church systems, such as the meetinghouse locator at maps.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. A leader or clerk should log in to Leader and Clerk Resources and choose Unit Settings, - [Clerks Should Update Meeting Times for 2024](https://lds365.com/2023/12/29/clerks-should-update-meeting-times-for-2024/) - If your ward or branch meeting times changed at the beginning of the year, the ward or branch clerk should update the meeting times so they display accurately in various Church systems, such as the meetinghouse locator at maps.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. A leader or clerk should log in to Leader and Clerk Resources and choose Other in - [Clerks Should Update Meeting Times for 2023](https://lds365.com/2022/12/28/clerks-should-update-meeting-times-for-2023/) - If your ward or branch meeting times changed at the beginning of the year, the ward or branch clerk should update the meeting times so they display accurately in various Church systems, such as the meetinghouse locator at maps.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. A leader or clerk should log in to Leader and Clerk Resources and choose Other in - [Clerks Should Update Meeting Times for 2022](https://lds365.com/2022/01/07/clerks-should-update-meeting-times-for-2022/) - If your ward or branch meeting times changed at the beginning of the year, the ward or branch clerk should update the meeting times so they display accurately in various Church systems, such as the meetinghouse locator at maps.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. A leader or clerk should log in to Leader and Clerk Resources and choose Other in - [8 Ways to Access General Conference: October 5-6, 2019](https://lds365.com/2019/09/29/8-ways-to-access-general-conference-october-5-6-2019/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church deliver messages of inspiration and guidance. The general priesthood and - [8 Ways to Access General Conference: April 6-7, 2019](https://lds365.com/2019/03/29/8-ways-to-access-general-conference-april-6-7-2019/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers of the Church deliver messages of inspiration and guidance. The general priesthood and - [LDS Maps Now in 16 Languages](https://lds365.com/2010/12/06/lds-maps-now-in-16-languages/) - See updated information in the article "Maps for Stakes, Wards, and Missions." LDS Maps at maps.lds.org (previously known as the Meetinghouse Locator) is now in 16 languages: Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish. Available on the new LDS.org website, LDS Maps allows you to enter - [Geographic Location & Digital Maps](https://lds365.com/2013/10/28/geographic-location-digital-maps/) - What Is Geographic Location? Geolocation, for short, is the longitude and latitude location of an object somewhere in the world. Using global positioning satellites (GPS), you can get the location of an object and also tell its elevation and velocity. You've used geolocation if you have ever used Google maps, LDS maps, or a navigation system in your car. - [Luz de Las Naciones 2020 Performances Will Be Virtual](https://lds365.com/2020/10/30/luz-de-las-naciones-2020-performances-will-be-virtual/) - From the Church's Newsroom: Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Luz de Las Naciones (Light of the Nations) Latino cultural event will be digital. Two virtual events—one on November 7 and another on December 19—will showcase Latino cultures from across the world. Each event will highlight the shared heritage of and belief in the Lord Jesus - [Latter-day Saint Wards Should Update Meeting Times on LDS.org](https://lds365.com/2018/12/29/lds-wards-should-update-meeting-times-on-lds-org-4/) - If your ward or branch meeting times change at the beginning of the year, the ward or branch clerk should update the times so they display accurately in various systems, such as the meetinghouse locator at maps.lds.org. A leader or clerk should log in to the Leader and Clerk Resources website at lds.org/lcr and click the - [LDS Wards Should Update Meeting Times on LDS.org](https://lds365.com/2017/12/27/lds-wards-should-update-meeting-times-on-lds-org-3/) - If your ward or branch meeting times change at the beginning of the year, the ward or branch clerk should update the times so they display accurately in various systems, such as the meetinghouse locator at maps.lds.org. A leader or clerk should log in to the Leader and Clerk Resources website at lds.org/lcr and click the - [LDS Wards Should Update Meeting Times on LDS.org](https://lds365.com/2016/12/28/lds-wards-should-update-meeting-times-on-lds-org-2/) - If your ward or branch meeting times change at the beginning of the year, the ward or branch clerk should update the times so they display accurately in various systems, such as the meetinghouse locator at maps.lds.org. Ward, branch, stake, or district leaders and clerks can log in to the Leader and Clerk Resources website - [LDS Wards Should Update Meeting Times on LDS.org](https://lds365.com/2015/12/29/lds-wards-should-update-meeting-times-on-lds-org/) - If your ward or branch meeting times change at the beginning of the year, the ward or branch clerk should update the times so they display accurately in various systems, such as the meetinghouse locator at maps.lds.org. A leader or clerk should log in to the Leader and Clerk Resources website at lds.org/lcr and click the - [New Meetinghouse Locator on LDS.org](https://lds365.com/2008/08/20/new-meetinghouse-locator-on-ldsorg/) - LDS.org provides a simple program that let you enter an address anywhere in the world and find the nearest LDS meetinghouse (place of worship). We are pleased to announce an upgrade to this program, which can be accessed beginning today through many links on LDS.org and Mormon.org, as well as directly at maps.lds.org. LDS Maps replaces - [Upgraded LDS Maps Site](https://lds365.com/2008/12/22/upgraded-lds-maps-site/) - See updated information in the article "Maps for Stakes, Wards, and Missions." Back in August, I wrote about the new LDS Maps site on LDS.org, previously known as the Meetinghouse Locator. LDS Maps has now been released in the following languages: Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, - [New Meetinghouse Locator on LDS.org - Beta Release](https://lds365.com/2008/06/19/new-meetinghouse-locator-on-ldsorg-beta-release/) - LDS.org has a Meetinghouse Locator application that allows users to enter an address to find the nearest LDS meetinghouse. We are pleased to announce the beta release of an upgraded version of the meetinghouse locator application on LDS.org at maps.lds.org. This application provides many new features not available in the existing application, including: A dynamic - [Tools on LDS.org](https://lds365.com/2012/01/02/tools-on-lds-org/) - The following is the article "Becoming Familiar with the Resources Under Tools on LDS.org" in the November issue of the Meetinghouse Technology Newsletter: The resources under the Tools menu on LDS.org provide a wealth of new applications to help members and leaders in wards and stakes. Many of the tools from the LDS.org tools menu are standard for - [Service Emphasized in 2018 #LightTheWorld Initiative](https://lds365.com/2018/12/18/service-emphasized-in-2018-lighttheworld-initiative/) - Global effort offers opportunities to follow the Savior From "Service Emphasized in 2018 ‘Light the World’ Initiative" in the Church Newsroom. A global Christmas initiative launched by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encourages people around the world to serve others during the holiday season. The “Light the World” campaign, now in its - [Mother's Day Videos for 2016](https://lds365.com/2016/05/06/mothers-day-videos-for-2016/) - LDS Charities has just released the video "Help Make a Mother's Day Beautiful." Many mothers around the world face challenges they cannot solve themselves. LDS Charities helps mothers overcome those challenges so they can focus on what matters most—being a mom. Here's another video you may enjoy. The Piano Gal just released the music video "When She - [Walk With Christ Church Email Subscription](https://lds365.com/2020/05/06/walk-with-christ-church-email-subscription/) - Get to know Jesus Christ by following in His footsteps. You’re invited to take a joyful journey with the Walk With Christ email experience. Every few days, you’ll receive an email that details an event from the life of Jesus Christ, as well as a brief activity you can do to help live the principles - [Good Friday 2017](https://lds365.com/2017/04/14/good-friday-2017/) - Good Friday commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Although His death was cruel and unjust, the day is called “good” because through His suffering on the cross and in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus atoned for the sins of all humankind. The events leading to Good Friday and Easter Sunday—which celebrates His Resurrection—fulfilled prophecies, made - [Easter Invitation 2016: Follow Him and Find New Life](https://lds365.com/2016/03/13/easter-invitation-2016-follow-him-and-find-new-life/) - This Easter, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites you to follow Jesus Christ and find new life. The Church has produced new videos and images for your family to enjoy and to share with others. You can find them at FollowHim.mormon.org. When you share these with others on social media, please use the hashtag #Hallelujah. Videos - [2021 Easter Messages from the Church](https://lds365.com/2021/03/15/2021-easter-messages-from-the-church/) - As Christians around the world prepare for Easter week, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers a timely message of hope and renewal in Jesus Christ through His atoning sacrifice in our lives. Watch this short video "Starting Today:" “Starting today we can restart, reboot, relook at our lives,” reads the text in - [Church Christmas Initiative](https://lds365.com/2012/11/23/mormon-org-christmas-initiative/) - The Church has just launched an impressive Christmas initiative online at ComeUntoChrist.org/light-the-world that centers on the reason for the season—Jesus Christ. And you are invited to help spread the message. The initiative is intended to help people understand that Mormons are Christian. The messages emphasize a Christmas season centered on the Savior, family, love, service, and worship, and refer - [Christmas Video: "O Come, Emmanuel" with ThePianoGuys](https://lds365.com/2012/12/04/christmas-video-o-come-emmanuel-with-thepianoguys/) - Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and watch the video "O Come, Emmanuel" featuring ThePianoGuys, Jon Schmidt and Steven Sharp Nelson (piano/cello). This video was launched today by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the Mormon Channel. This is what happens when you put together the Church's Bible Videos and incredible musicians. - [Temple Square Christmas Concerts Cancelled, But You Can Submit Video for Virtual Christmas Concerts](https://lds365.com/2020/10/26/temple-square-christmas-concerts-cancelled-but-you-can-participate-in-virtual-christmas-concerts/) - Christmas celebrations on Temple Square in Salt Lake City are cancelled because of COVID-19. But you can participate in virtual Christmas concerts instead. You can submit your own Christmas video performances that will be edited into concerts and broadcast on ChurchofJesusChrist.org throughout the Christmas season. Submit your video by November 15, 2020. Learn more in the - [#LightTheWorld Christmas Service Advent Calendar, Dec 19-25](https://lds365.com/2016/12/19/lighttheworld-christmas-service-advent-calendar-dec-19-25/) - This year, the Church's Christmas initiative is called "Light the World" and the theme is "25 Ways Over 25 Days." The Church provides a service advent calendar with a service theme for each day from December 1-25. Each theme includes ideas on how to serve and an inspiring video. Below are the videos from the advent calendar for this week, - [#LightTheWorld Christmas Service Advent Calendar, Dec 12-18](https://lds365.com/2016/12/12/lighttheworld-christmas-service-advent-calendar-dec-12-18/) - This year, the Church's Christmas initiative is called "Light the World" and the theme is "25 Ways Over 25 Days." The Church provides a service advent calendar with a service theme for each day from December 1-25. Each theme includes ideas on how to serve and an inspiring video. Below are the videos from the advent calendar for this week, - [Light The World by Helping Refugees](https://lds365.com/2016/12/14/31678/) - Today's theme for the #LightTheWorld Christmas initiative is "Jesus Taught Us to Clothe the Naked and You Can Help." Our family decided that rather than exchanging Christmas gifts among the siblings, we would instead buy gifts of toys and clothes and donate them to the Utah Refugee Connection. They also have a mobile app that lists the items - [#LightTheWorld Christmas Service Advent Calendar, Dec 5-11](https://lds365.com/2016/12/05/lighttheworld-christmas-service-advent-calendar-dec-5-11/) - This year, the Church's Christmas initiative is called "Light the World" and the theme is "25 Ways Over 25 Days." The Church provides a service advent calendar with a service theme for each day from December 1-25. Each theme includes ideas on how to serve and an inspiring video. Below are the videos from the advent calendar for this week, - [#LightTheWorld Christmas Service Advent Calendar](https://lds365.com/2016/12/02/lighttheworld-christmas-service-advent-calendar/) - Yesterday, the Church began its "Light the World" Christmas initiative with a Worldwide Day of Service. The theme of the Christmas initiative is "25 Ways Over 25 Days." The Church provides a service advent calendar with a service theme for each day from December 1-25. Each theme includes ideas on how to serve and an inspiring video. Below are the - [LDS #LighttheWorld Christmas Video](https://lds365.com/2016/11/27/lds-lighttheworld-christmas-video/) - Watch the Church's new Light the World Christmas video: This Christmas season, follow the example of Jesus Christ. Visit LightTheWorld.org for simple ideas to share His light through service during the month of December. Please share this video with your friends and family using the hashtag #LIGHTtheWORLD. Learn more about this 2016 initiative from the Church. - [Response to the Church’s #ShareTheGift Initiative](https://lds365.com/2014/12/30/response-to-the-churchs-sharethegift-initiative/) - The response to the Church’s Christmas invitation to #ShareTheGift of Christ has been amazing. The new video "He Is the Gift” has been watched nearly 34 million times in 20 languages and more than 4 million enjoyed the Christmas messages at Christmas.mormon.org. Over 1,000 people, including notable LDS YouTubers, came together to break a world record for the largest - [Christmas Video: "O Come, Emmanuel" with ThePianoGuys](https://lds365.com/2014/12/22/christmas-video-o-come-emmanuel-with-thepianoguys-3/) - Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and watch the video "O Come, Emmanuel" featuring ThePianoGuys, Jon Schmidt and Steven Sharp Nelson (piano/cello). This video was a collaborative effort by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and ThePianoGuys. What does Christmas mean to you? Share your thoughts at Mormon.org/christmas - [The Nativity](https://lds365.com/2013/12/05/the-nativity/) - Share this beautiful stained glass window of the Nativity from Mormon.org with your friends with the link mormon.org/story-of-christmas "And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for he shall save his people from their sins." Matthew 1:21 The Story of Christmas is more than merely retelling the advent of - [Mormon.org and Christmas](https://lds365.com/2013/12/10/mormon-org-and-christmas/) - The Christmas page at mormon.org/christmas centers on the reason for the season—Jesus Christ. And you are invited to help spread the message. Please help people understand that Mormons are Christian. The messages on this page emphasize a Christmas season centered on the Savior, family, love, service, and worship. Below are images from the mormon.org/christmas site. Please help spread - [Christmas Video: "O Come, Emmanuel" with ThePianoGuys](https://lds365.com/2013/12/19/christmas-video-o-come-emmanuel-with-thepianoguys-2/) - Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and watch the video "O Come, Emmanuel" featuring ThePianoGuys, Jon Schmidt and Steven Sharp Nelson (piano/cello). This video was a collaborative effort by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and ThePianoGuys. What does Christmas mean to you? Share your thoughts at Mormon.org/christmas - [Resources to Help You #LightTheWorld](https://lds365.com/2019/12/03/resources-to-help-you-lighttheworld/) - To help you share the Church's #LightTheWorld effort, you may find the following downloads helpful: The Christ Child Watch a new 18-minute dramatic short film depicting the events of the Nativity. Consider viewing it with friends and family and using the Home Evening Lesson (link below) to discuss what you felt and learned about the - [Video: Journey Through Grief - Coping With the Loss of a Loved One](https://lds365.com/2020/07/17/video-journey-through-grief-coping-with-the-loss-of-a-loved-one/) - The Church video "Journey Through Grief" helps us understand how to cope with the loss of a loved one. Grieving is as inevitable as death itself. Mourning is a painful process, but relying on God can help you get through it.  In addition to the video above, the page "How Can I Cope - [4 Ways Faith Can Help You Cope With Grief](https://lds365.com/2020/06/12/4-ways-faith-can-help-you-cope-with-grief/) - The grief accompanying the loss of a loved one is as inevitable as death itself. Mourning is a painful process, but relying on God can help you get through it. If you or someone you care about is suffering with grief, read and share the article "How Can I Cope with the Loss of a - [Day of the Dead Messages of Faith and Hope](https://lds365.com/2021/10/11/day-of-the-dead-messages-of-faith-and-hope/) - Day of the Dead is a cultural holiday celebrated in Mexico and parts of Latin America November 1-2. The Church provides resources to share messages of faith in Jesus Christ and the hope of being with deceased loved ones someday through family history and temple work. The Church's page for Day of the Dead at veniracristo.org/dia-de-los-muertos-2021 - [Where Do You See the Influence of Jesus Christ? #BecauseOfHim](https://lds365.com/2015/03/30/where-do-you-see-the-influence-of-jesus-christ-becauseofhim/) - No matter where you are, Jesus Christ’s love is universal. Show us where you see His influence in your life. Share your experiences on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram using the hashtag #BecauseHeLives. As part of this Easter's Because He Lives invitation, we invite you to print a marker like the one shown below and take - [Easter Invitation: Because He Lives](https://lds365.com/2015/03/27/easter-invitation-because-he-lives/) - Throughout the Christian world, Easter brings a variety of thoughts and emotions about the life, death, and Resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ. It is a perfect time to begin conversations about His love for us and His willingness to lay down His life “that we might live” (1 John 4:9). This Easter, the Church - [Easter Video “The Good News”](https://lds365.com/2023/04/06/easter-video-the-good-news/) - Church's Easter video “The Good News” depicts the morning when Mary Magdalene became the first witness of the most pivotal event of all human history—the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Her joy then reflects our joy today as we celebrate the hope, healing, and forgiveness that is made possible #BecauseOfHim. Watch “The Good News” video below - [New Easter Video “The Good News”](https://lds365.com/2022/04/07/new-easter-video-the-good-news/) - The Church has released a new video for Easter. “The Good News” video depicts the morning when Mary Magdalene became the first witness of the most pivotal event of all human history—the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Her joy then reflects our joy today as we celebrate the hope, healing, and forgiveness that is made possible #BecauseOfHim. - [#BecauseHeLives Easter Message Seen by Millions](https://lds365.com/2015/04/10/becausehelives-easter-message-seen-by-millions/) - Because of your help in sharing the Church's "Because He Lives" Easter video, it has been viewed nearly 30 million times and parts of it may have been seen by up to 329 million people! And the rest of the story is that the numbers in Spanish and Portuguese were more than in English. Video Views - [LDS #LIGHTtheWORLD Christmas Initiative Reaches Worldwide Audience](https://lds365.com/2016/12/21/lds-lighttheworld-christmas-initiative-reaches-worldwide-audience/) - Update (13 Jan 2016): A report released by the Church’s Missionary Department shows the videos, produced in 33 languages, received nearly 83 million views in 194 countries and territories before the campaign ended on January 1, 2017. Read more. From the article "'Light the World' Christmas Initiative Reaches Global Audience" on the Church's Newsroom blog: - [Final Week of the Savior's Life](https://lds365.com/2016/03/21/final-week-of-the-saviors-life/) - As part of their Easter #Hallelujah initiative, the Church has created a beautiful, interactive gallery detailing the last week of the Savior's life on earth. On that page, click the timeline across the bottom to see each day of that week. Enjoy Easter videos, images, and more at easter.mormon.org. - [World’s Largest Virtual #Hallelujah Chorus](https://lds365.com/2016/03/16/worlds-largest-virtual-hallelujah-chorus/) - What happens when the greatest choir in the world combines with voices from around the world in a stirring tribute to the Savior Jesus Christ? The world’s largest virtual Hallelujah Chorus. In the video below, 300+ members of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir combine with over 1,000 voices worldwide in an incredible musical tribute. People were invited - [Sing Messiah Hallelujah Chorus with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir](https://lds365.com/2016/02/25/sing-messiah-hallelujah-chorus-with-the-mormon-tabernacle-choir/) - Sing Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Download the music, submit a video of yourself singing, and be part of a historic virtual performance that will be released to the world on March 13, 2016, on the website FollowHim.mormon.org as part of the Church's Easter initiative. (That website will become live March 13.) Watch the instructional video below, pick - [Join World’s Largest Virtual Hallelujah Chorus](https://lds365.com/2016/02/19/join-worlds-largest-virtual-hallelujah-chorus/) - Calling all singers and choirs worldwide—now you can virtually join the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for an amazing rendition of Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus." You can download the music and submit a video of yourself singing. The submitted videos will be combined into a video that will be released on March 13, 2016, on the website FollowHim.mormon.org as part of the - ["I Believe" Song for Easter from Sara Lyn Baril](https://lds365.com/2019/04/16/i-believe-song-for-easter-from-sara-lyn-baril/) - Latter-day Saint musician Sara Lyn Baril has created a beautiful Easter song "I Believe." We can overcome all things #BECAUSEofHIM. Watch the music video below with vocals by Barry Hansen. Learn more at ComeUntoChrist.org Get an MP3 or sheet music at SaraLynBaril.com. (From the album Thy Healing Hands - Songs of Comfort and Peace) - [Sharing the Gospel through Social Media](https://lds365.com/2012/08/24/sharing-the-gospel-through-social-media/) - New technologies give us more and more ways to further the work of the Lord. The following is the article "Sharing the Gospel through Social Media" by J. Aaron Black, New Era, September 2012. (See the PDF layout of this article.) How many times have you heard how important it is to share the gospel? The prophets - [Latter-day Saint Videos About Easter](https://lds365.com/2023/04/08/latter-day-saint-videos-about-easter/) - The Church offers a collection of videos about Easter. The Savior’s Atonement and Resurrection are joyously celebrated every year at Easter and taught year-round. Watch these Easter videos to learn that forgiveness and redemption are God’s promises to all who follow His Son. Watch #Hallelujah—An Easter Message about Jesus Christ:  Watch #BECAUSEofHIM: An Easter - [Easter 2023 Video “Rise” Because of Jesus, You Can Rise Above Anything](https://lds365.com/2023/04/05/easter-2023-video-rise-because-of-jesus-you-can-rise-above-anything/) - Jesus Christ rose from the dead. #BecauseOfHim, we can rise above all our challenges in life. This Easter, discover more about Jesus’s life, death, and Resurrection by visiting ComeUntoChrist.org. Watch the Church's Easter 2023 video “Rise.” Because of Jesus, you can rise above anything.  Watch more Easter videos from the Church. - [LDS.org is Replaced by ChurchofJesusChrist.org](https://lds365.com/2019/06/11/lds-org-is-replaced-by-churchofjesuschrist-org/) - The Church continues to make progress on the renaming of its websites. LDS.org has now been converted to its new domain ChurchofJesusChrist.org, Mormon.org is now ComeUntoChrist.org, and the MormonNewsroom.org is now newsroom.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. For information about other Church resources that have been renamed, see "Updates to Names of Church Resources." Quick History of LDS.org LDS.org was - [Video: Welcome to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints](https://lds365.com/2019/05/06/video-welcome-to-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints/) - Please share the video "Welcome to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" with your friends. Learn more at ComeUntoChrist.org. - [ComeUntoChrist.org Social Media Sites](https://lds365.com/2019/05/13/comeuntochrist-org-social-media-sites/) - The former Mormon.org is now at ComeUntoChrist.org and the related social media sites have been updated to the following: Facebook.com/ComeUntoChrist Instagram.com/ComeUntoChrist Twitter.com/ComeUntoChrist YouTube.com/c/ComeUntoChrist Follow these social media sites for daily inspiration. The update is part of the Church’s effort to align it products to reinforce the correct name of the Church and its focus on - [Video: An Invitation to Come Unto Christ](https://lds365.com/2019/04/29/video-an-invitation-to-come-unto-christ/) - A new shareable video from the Church invites everyone to come unto Christ. Each of us have come from different circumstances, but each of us have also been invited to come closer to Jesus Christ and to learn more of this teachings and how we can continue to grow. Learn more at ComeUntoChrist.org. Watch and - [Easter 2019: First Presidency Message, #BecauseofHim Video, and Invitation](https://lds365.com/2019/04/12/easter-2019-first-presidency-message-becauseofhim-video-and-invitation/) - The First Presidency has released an Easter message and also a shareable video to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ this Easter season. The new #BecauseofHim video includes an invitation to “celebrate Easter with us” on April 21. First Presidency Message The First Presidency released the following message for Easter, April 2019: “He is risen!” - [5 Ways to #LightTheWorld with Family History](https://lds365.com/2017/12/01/5-ways-to-lighttheworld-with-family-history/) - The Light the World Christmas celebration encourages us to follow the example of the Savior. Each day in December, Mormon.org will feature one of the Savior’s teachings along with ideas to help you put that teaching into practice. The service that you do can bring light to those around you and to your ancestors. Below are ideas on how - [Church Expands Online LDS Missionary Work](https://lds365.com/2018/03/12/lds-church-expands-online-missionary-work/) - Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are expanding their online teaching efforts. “The world is changing and so the way we do missionary work is changing as well,” said Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson, Young Women general president, who serves on the Church's Missionary Executive Council. “We recognize that the methods and the approaches that - [#ShareGoodness with #PokemonGO](https://lds365.com/2016/07/12/sharegoodness-with-pokemongo/) - The game Pokémon GO has only been available for 6 days in a few countries. Already, it has been downloaded more than 7.5 million times in the USA alone and it is about to surpass Twitter in daily active users. Pokémon GO is a new game that you play using a smartphone. Some say it's the answer to - [Light the World: 2016 LDS Christmas Initiative, Advanced Information](https://lds365.com/2016/11/07/light-the-world-2016-lds-christmas-initiative-advanced-information/) - The Church has prepared a Christmas initiative for 2016 to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Last weekend, the Church sent information to ward and stake leaders that may be used in planning Christmas gatherings and activities. This information may also be useful for families. This year's initiative is entitled #LIGHTtheWORLD. It focuses on celebrating and - [2016 Christmas Resources for LDS Leaders](https://lds365.com/2016/11/05/2016-christmas-resources-for-lds-leaders/) - Yesterday, the Church sent the following email to stake presidents and members of ward councils who are subscribed to the My Calling email. Learn how to subscribe to LDS Church email subscriptions. The Church has prepared a Christmas initiative to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. As you plan your Christmas gatherings and activities, we - [Why Do Mormons Believe in Life After Death?](https://lds365.com/2016/05/04/why-do-mormons-believe-in-life-after-death/) - Below are two videos that explain why Mormons believe in life after death. The animated video "Life After Death" explains in simple terms that life after death is part of God's plan of happiness. The video "I'm a Mormon, Mother of Five, and Believer in Miracles" tells the story of Jenny Hess, a Mormon mother - [Mother's Day: May 8, 2016](https://lds365.com/2016/05/02/mothers-day-may-8-2016/) - Mother's Day is next Sunday, May 8, 2016. This year, I encourage you to look at some of the materials the Church has created. Pick out what is most meaningful to you and share it with a personal message. For Mother's Day in 2015, the Church sponsored a #TimeForMom campaign that encouraged us to "Give Back to - [3 Ways to Spend Quality Time with Your Family](https://lds365.com/2014/07/25/3-ways-to-spend-quality-time-with-your-family/) - The following is from the Mormon.org blog: In this hectic world, keeping a family close together is getting harder and harder. One obvious answer to family unity is quality time. As with most things, it's easier said than done. Use these 3 tips to make quality time a reality for your family: Make your meals - [4 Simple Tips To Improve Your Daily Scripture Study](https://lds365.com/2014/09/02/4-simple-tips-to-improve-your-daily-scripture-study/) - The following is from the Mormon.org blog: When life gets crazy, and your downtime is minimal, consider using these four simple tips for improving your daily scripture study. 1. Set a regular time every day Make a point to sit down at the same time every day – whether it’s first thing in the morning, right - [10 Fun Activities for a Sunday Afternoon](https://lds365.com/2014/08/08/10-fun-activities-for-a-sunday-afternoon/) - Sunday is a great day to spend time with your family and friends. The Mormon.org blog has published a list of 10 family activities you may want to consider: 1. Visit family or friends, or invite someone over that might need a friend. Consider requesting Mormon missionaries to come to your house and help you understand what they - [13 Ways to Study the Scriptures](https://lds365.com/2015/04/27/13-ways-to-study-the-scriptures/) - Here are 13 great ideas on how to make your scripture study more meaningful. The following article originally appeared in the April 2015 Ensign magazine as "13 Ways to Study the Scriptures," by Kristen G. Walton: A spiritual feast—that’s what I anticipate during my personal scripture study time. But it wasn’t always so. I first had to - [Book of Mormon Experiment: Let the Book Speak For Itself](https://lds365.com/2018/05/15/book-of-mormon-experiment-let-the-book-speak-for-itself/) - A BYU advertising team found that the best tool for changing perceptions about the Book of Mormon is the Book of Mormon itself. They got people from around the world of all faiths to read just one page of The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. Jeff Sheets and his BYU AdLab team set up stations - [How to Help Children & Youth Take Charge of Technology](https://lds365.com/2025/12/26/how-to-help-children-youth-take-charge-of-technology/) - When used appropriately, technology can be an amazing way to help children and youth learn, including principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ. One way to teach them how to take charge of technology safely is to consider this pattern: PURPOSE, PLAN, PAUSE. The images below and additional ideas can be found in Gospel Library - [Weekend Movie Pick: Animated Hero Classics From Living Scriptures](https://lds365.com/2025/12/19/weekend-movie-pick-animated-hero-classics-from-living-scriptures/) - This week's movie pick is to choose one of the animated hero classics from Living Scriptures. This video series teaches about historical figures such as Marie Curie, Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Edison. (See other "Weekend Movie Picks.") Living Scriptures also has over 5,000 popular family films, children’s programming, nature and historical - [General Handbook Updates, November 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/12/16/general-handbook-updates-november-2025/) - As directed by the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the Church's General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to be updated as needed to provide ministerial guidance, clarity, and inspiration to local leaders. Some of the updates in the latest release are listed below. More details about all - [Book of Mormon in Tshiluba Now In Print](https://lds365.com/2025/12/16/book-of-mormon-in-tshiluba-now-in-print/) - The Book of Mormon in Tshiluba is now printed and available through local distribution centers and online at store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Tshiluba is spoken in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The electronic versions are available on ChurchofJesusChrist.org and in the Gospel Library mobile app. Printed copies are available through local distribution centers and online at store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. See - [Tithing](https://lds365.com/2013/03/06/tithing/) - The March issue of the Ensign and Liahona magazines has four articles about tithing: "The Blessings of Tithing" "Our Law of Tithing," an excerpt from a classic talk by President Howard W. Hunter "Our Tithing Came First" and "Why Do You Still Pay Tithing?" in the section Latter-Day Saint Voices (pages 71 and 73). Here are other resources that - [Download Soundtrack of the British Pageant](https://lds365.com/2013/08/18/download-soundtrack-of-the-british-pageant/) - The Church recently performed a pageant on the grounds of the Preston England Temple that recounted the story of the message of the Restoration as presented by the first missionaries who arrived in England 176 years ago. The soundtrack from the British Pageant "Truth Will Prevail" is now available for free as a digital download so you can experience - ["Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story" Movie About Utah’s First Olympian](https://lds365.com/2025/04/29/raising-the-bar-the-alma-richards-story-movie-about-utahs-first-olympian/) - Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story opened in theaters this weekend. It's the true story of Utah’s first Olympian. He was the first Latter-day Saint to compete in the Olympics. Editor's note (December 2025): You can watch the movie with Living Scriptures. In 1908, eighth grader Alma Richards quit school. He didn't see the - [Updated Triple Combination of the Scriptures in Hmong](https://lds365.com/2025/12/15/updated-triple-combination-of-the-scriptures-in-hmong/) - The updated edition of the triple combination of the scriptures in Hmong is now printed and available through local distribution centers and online at store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. The electronic versions were released in April 2025 on ChurchofJesusChrist.org and in the Gospel Library mobile app. Printed copies are now available through local distribution centers and online at store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Hmong - [Weekend Movie Pick: The Bourne Supremacy](https://lds365.com/2025/12/12/weekend-movie-pick-the-bourne-supremacy/) - This week's movie pick is The Bourne Supremacy. (See other "Weekend Movie Picks.") In this movie, a CIA operation to purchase classified Russian documents is blown by a rival agent, who then shows up in the sleepy seaside village where Bourne and Marie have been living. The pair run for their lives and Bourne, who - [How To Build Emotional Resilience in Your Children](https://lds365.com/2025/12/10/how-to-build-emotional-resilience-in-your-children/) - If you want kids who bounce back instead of break down, resilience is the key. A post on the Church’s Caring Instagram page gives six suggestions to help kids build emotional resilience. It explains that when kids have the tools they need to face challenges in life, they begin to grow in strength and confidence. And - [Updates to LDS Music Website](https://lds365.com/2012/12/31/updates-to-lds-music-website/) - Music.lds.org is one of the most visited sections within LDS.org, averaging more than 1.5 million page views a month and it has been updated with more music and more features. Here are some of the new or improved features you'll love: Interactive music player. Listen to hymns and songs or use it to play songs for - [Resources for Children Advancing to the Youth Program](https://lds365.com/2025/12/08/resources-for-children-advancing-to-the-youth-program/) - As a follow-up to Friday's article "How Children Can Look Forward to the Youth Program," this article includes resources for youth, leaders, and parents. Parents and leaders can use the information in Appendix A of the Come, Follow Me manual, "Preparing Your Children for a Lifetime on God’s Covenant Path." The Temple Parents can help their - [Can You Still Use Personal Ancestral File (PAF) for Family History?](https://lds365.com/2025/12/10/can-you-still-use-personal-ancestral-file-paf-for-family-history/) - Personal Ancestral File (PAF) is a genealogy software program that was developed by FamilySearch in 1984. It helped bridge from the completely paper world of genealogy to the modern online, collaborative world of FamilySearch.org, It was widely used for many years to help people organize family history data and create pedigree charts and family group - [How to Get the Most Out of Parent-Child Time](https://lds365.com/2025/12/09/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-parent-child-time/) - Spending time with children is one of many ways to love and support them. But parents often have difficulty finding as much time as they would like to spend with their children. The article "Getting the Most out of Parent-Child Time" provides strategies to get the most out of the limited time you have with - [Weekend Movie Pick: The Chosen Adventures](https://lds365.com/2025/12/04/weekend-movie-pick-the-chosen-adventures/) - This week's movie pick is The Chosen Adventures. (See other "Weekend Movie Picks.") The creators of the biblical drama The Chosen have recently released this lighthearted animated children’s series that follows a 9-year-old girl through the ancient city of Capernaum through the fresh lens of a child. Each episode highlights a lesson backed by scripture, - [This Week in Mormons](https://lds365.com/2016/06/03/this-week-in-mormons/) - To keep up on all things Mormon, subscribe to the website This Week in Mormons. It contains blog posts, Gospel Study Archives, and these three great podcasts: This Week in Mormons. A 45-minute weekly podcast that summarizes news and culture relevant to the Mormon community. The hosts Geoff Openshaw and Al Doan have a humorous and sometimes slightly irreverent take on Mormonism and LDS - [Exodus: Skip the Movie, Read the Book](https://lds365.com/2014/12/15/exodus-skip-the-movie-read-the-book/) - Don't go see the movie Exodus: Gods and Kings—and here's why. I typically encourage people to support the trend of faith-based themes in mainstream cinema (see list below), but I don't like where Hollywood is taking this. They seem to be eager to create religious-based movies, because people will turn out in droves to see positive, - [LDS Church on Facebook](https://lds365.com/2011/02/04/lds-church-on-facebook/) - Since the launch of the Facebook page for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (facebook.com/lds) in May 2008, the Church has created two dozen other Facebook pages in support of various programs and interests. LDS365 maintains a list of the Church pages on Facebook. According to a recent article in Church News and Events - [Internet Connections to LDS Meetinghouses](https://lds365.com/2011/03/18/internet-connections-to-lds-meetinghouses/) - LDSTech reports that about half of the 17,000 LDS Church meetinghouses around the world already have Internet connections. Many more will get connected in the near future. The article states, "It’s clear that the Internet has become an important part of communication in the Church – not just for clerk software (such as Member Leader - [How Youth Can Share the Gospel](https://lds365.com/2011/09/14/how-youth-can-share-the-gospel/) - On a page on the LDS Youth Site (youth.lds.org), Elder Russell M. Nelson gives teens ideas on How to Share the Gospel. Even though LDS young men and young women are not yet full-time missionaries, they can be member missionaries. Elder Nelson provides 7 ideas on things they can do. The Latter-day Saint (LDS) Youth - [Simple Ideas to Promote the LDS Church](https://lds365.com/2011/06/02/simple-ideas-to-promote-the-lds-church/) - Review the Sharing the Gospel Online section of LDS.org to learn about using various types of social media to share the Gospel. Go to the updated page Internet Tasks that Promote the LDS Church to find specific tasks (many of them only taking 5-10 minutes) you can do to share the Gospel using the Internet. - [Video: Light the World Nativity Story](https://lds365.com/2025/12/02/video-light-the-world-nativity-story/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the 2025 Light the World video, The First Christmas Story, Retold by Children, inviting people to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ by sharing His light with others. The video features children reenacting and reciting the Nativity story found in Luke 2 interspersed between scenes from - [Light the World 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/11/17/light-the-world-2025/) - Light the World is a special invitation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ by sharing His light with others during the Christmas season through acts of kindness. The Church has published a page of Light the World resources for 2025. On that page, you can - [Christmas Celebrations on Temple Square 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/12/03/christmas-celebrations-on-temple-square-2025/) - Temple Square in Salt Lake City offers Christ-centered displays and free activities this Christmas season. While renovation continues on the historic Salt Lake Temple, many locations on Temple Square are open to guests. Below is a schedule of events: Christmas Lights. Available at all open areas of Temple Square daily from 6:00-8:00 a.m. and 4:30-10:00 p.m. November - [How Children Can Look Forward to the Youth Program](https://lds365.com/2025/12/05/how-children-can-look-forward-to-the-youth-program/) - Leaving Primary the year they turn 12 can sometimes feel scary or even sad for children. Luckily, there are a lot of exciting things about turning 12 and joining a Young Women class or an Aaronic Priesthood quorum. The article "Looking Forward to the Youth Program" in the November issue of The Friend magazine outlines the following - [Studying the New Testament in 2023](https://lds365.com/2023/01/06/studying-the-new-testament-in-2023/) - This year for Come, Follow Me, we are studying the New Testament. This article lists resources that can help you in your study this year. New Testament Online. The Church provides the full text of the Bible online at scriptures.ChurchofJesusChrist.org where you can also listen to a high-quality audio recording. When in any chapter, just - [Church Provides Economical Scriptures](https://lds365.com/2015/05/05/lds-church-provides-economical-scriptures/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is committed to providing free or economical access to scriptures as part of the mandate to fill the earth with the knowledge of the Lord (Habakkuk 2:14). In the general marketplace, the cost of Bibles is rising. In contrast, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - [Scripture Stories Now Online](https://lds365.com/2008/10/13/scripture-stories-now-online/) - The popular printed books with colorfully illustrated scripture stories are now available online: Book of Mormon Stories, Doctrine and Covenants Stories, Old Testament Stories, and New Testament Stories. Each of the four books is available online in downloadable text, audio, and video formats. These are written on a basic reading level for children and are also a - [Resources for Teaching the Gospel to Children](https://lds365.com/2021/01/29/resources-for-teaching-the-gospel-to-children/) - The Church provides lots of resources to teach the gospel to children. This article lists a few that you may not know about. Resources for Teaching Children: Stories, activities, and media for helping children learn Primary Resources for Teaching Children Teaching Resources for Children by Topic Teaching Resources for Children by Category The Friend magazine Family Home - [Studying the New Testament in 2015](https://lds365.com/2015/01/05/studying-the-new-testament-in-2015/) - This year in Gospel Doctrine Sunday School classes, we will be studying the New Testament. This article lists resources that can help you in your study this year. New Testament Online. The Church provides the full text of the Bible online at scriptures.lds.org where you can also listen to a high-quality audio recording. When in - [Resources for Teaching Children](https://lds365.com/2013/11/15/resources-for-teaching-children/) - The Resources for Teaching Children provides stories, activities, articles from the Friend and Liahona, and other Church-approved media for teaching children at home or in church. The resources on the site are organized by topic and by Primary lesson. See “Resources for Teaching Children” in the left-hand navigation. Learn more in the article "Teaching Children? Find Helpful Resources on LDS.org." See - [Friend Magazine Web Site](https://lds365.com/2009/06/26/friend-magazine-web-site/) - When was the last time you checked out the Web site for the Church's Friend magazine at friend.lds.org? If it's been a while, you may be surprised by what you'll find there today. All the Church magazine Web sites are in their very early stages of development. They started by being a library of current and past - [How to Digitize Old Photographs, Movies, Videos, Family Records](https://lds365.com/2024/11/14/how-to-digitize-old-photographs-movies-videos-family-records/) - Your paper photos and slides are fading over time. Your videocassettes are degrading and becoming fuzzy. What if your home is flooded or the box of memories is lost? Even digital records on CDs or computer floppy disks will degrade over time. Do you even still have a videocassette player or a computer with a - [Digitize What's Important to You](https://lds365.com/2020/01/27/digitize-whats-important-to-you/) - I just finished a project to digitize all my old audiocassettes, videocassettes (home movies), and 8mm tapes to digital. I wish I had done it years ago, because the images and sound had faded a lot. Digital will last forever without degradation if you store it digitally (not on a physical medium like a CD - [New Mormon and Gay Video: The Mackintosh's Story, A Son Comes Out and a Family Loves](https://lds365.com/2017/03/16/new-mormon-and-gay-video-the-mackintoshs-story-a-son-comes-out-and-a-family-loves/) - The Church has added a new video and story to the Church's Same-Sex Attraction website. It is the story of Becky and Scott Mackintosh and their gay son Xian. It is a touching story of a family who lives together and loves each other in spite of differences. Watch the video "The Mackintosh's Story: A Son - [Message for LDS LGBT Members of Church: "You Have a Place in the Kingdom"](https://lds365.com/2018/02/18/message-for-lgbt-members-of-lds-church-you-have-a-place-in-the-kingdom/) - "I want anyone who is a member of the Church who is gay or lesbian to know I believe you have a place in the kingdom and I recognize that sometimes it may be difficult for you to see where you fit in the Lord’s Church, but you do," explained President M. Russell Ballard at - [Navigating Differences in Family with Love and Trust](https://lds365.com/2017/03/23/navigating-differences-in-family-with-love-and-trust/) - Last week, the Church added a new video and story to the MormonAndGay.lds.org website. It is the story of Becky and Scott Mackintosh and their gay son Xian. Today, the Church published a blog post written by Becky titled "Navigating Differences in Family with Love and Trust," which further explains how her family lives together and - [LDS Church Updates Resources About Same-Sex Attraction](https://lds365.com/2016/10/25/lds-church-updates-resources-about-same-sex-attraction/) - The Church has updated its official resources on same-sex attraction. The website MormonandGay.lds.org provides a wealth of information about this complex and often misunderstood topic. The site can help you gain a better understanding of same-sex attraction in the context of the gospel. It contains personal stories and videos of people who have chosen to stay - [Christmas Resources For Your Family](https://lds365.com/2025/12/01/christmas-resources-for-your-family/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published a page of Christmas resources, including ideas for celebrating Christmas and articles about what Christmas means to us. It also contains answers to common questions, a link to Light the World resources, and a template that leaders can use to print banners and flyers to - [Revelations in Context: Stories Behind the Doctrine and Covenants](https://lds365.com/2013/02/24/revelations-in-context-stories-behind-the-doctrine-and-covenants/) - The new Church website Revelations in Context teaches about the stories behind the sections of the Doctrine and Covenants, including new insights from the Joseph Smith Papers. This new website can be an aid to your study of the Doctrine and Covenants in Sunday School Gospel Doctrine classes this year. Since the sections in the Doctrine and Covenants - [Joseph Smith Papers Online](https://lds365.com/2013/09/28/joseph-smith-papers-online/) - You don't have to wait for the next volume to come out to start reviewing the Joseph Smith Papers collection at JosephSmithPapers.org. The website lets you search and view the documents in a digitized format next to the transcription, which isn't available in the printed volumes. The Joseph Smith Papers Project just published more than - [Helpful Resources for Understanding LDS Church History](https://lds365.com/2023/09/01/helpful-resources-for-understanding-lds-church-history/) - The Church has produced many resources to help us better understand early Latter-day Saints as the Restoration unfolded. The gospel was restored almost 200 years ago—in a time when life was different in many ways. Yet the challenges of early Church members were also like ours in many ways. We can learn from their powerful - [New Resources for Understanding LDS Church History](https://lds365.com/2017/07/31/new-resources-for-understanding-lds-church-history/) - The Church has produced many new resources to help us better understand early Latter-day Saints as they lived the Restoration. The gospel was restored nearly 200 years ago—in a time when life was different in many ways. Yet the challenges of early Church members were also like ours in many ways. We can learn from - [New LDS First Vision Video Now Online](https://lds365.com/2017/03/04/new-lds-first-vision-video-now-online/) - The Church has published online a new film Ask of God—Joseph Smith’s First Vision, a stunning portrayal of Joseph Smith's First Vision. The film was originally released in the Church History Museum in October 2015, where it is shown in a 240-degree surround format for an immersive experience. Now it has been remastered to fit traditional - [LDS Study Doctrine & Covenants and Church History in 2017](https://lds365.com/2016/12/30/studying-the-doctrine-covenants-and-church-history-in-2017/) - Editor's Note: See an updated list of resources to study the Doctrine and Covenants. In Sunday School in 2017, Latter-day Saints will be studying the Doctrine and Covenants and Church history. This article reviews the extensive resources that have been created by the Church to help in your study. Doctrine and Covenants and Church History: - [Major Update of LDS Gospel Library Mobile App](https://lds365.com/2016/12/15/major-update-of-lds-gospel-library-mobile-app/) - The Church has released a major update to the Gospel Library mobile app for both Apple iOS and Android, as well as a beta version for Windows 10. Version 4 of the app is available from the Apple app store and Google Play. If you already have the app on your device, it should update - [Young Women Can Now Serve Missions for the Church of Jesus Christ at Age 18](https://lds365.com/2025/11/21/young-women-can-now-serve-missions-for-the-church-of-jesus-christ-at-age-18/) - From the Church Newsroom: The First Presidency is pleased to announce that effective immediately, young women who choose to serve a full-time mission may begin their service at age 18 following graduation from high school or its equivalent. While the Lord asks every worthy, able young man as part of his priesthood responsibility to - [First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional, December 7, 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/11/21/first-presidencys-christmas-devotional-december-7-2025/) - The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites individuals, families, and friends to watch the First Presidency’s annual Christmas devotional broadcast on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 6:00pm MST. The Christ-centered devotional will include messages from Church leaders and music performed by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. This - [Elder Gong Invites Faith and Ethics Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence Models](https://lds365.com/2025/10/25/elder-gong-invites-faith-and-ethics-evaluation-of-artificial-intelligence-models/) - As AI impacts society on a scale not seen since the Industrial Revolution, faith leaders are stepping up to call for faith and ethics considerations. Elder Gerrit W. Gong spoke at a summit of faith, thought, and technology leaders on AI ethics at the Vatican City, on October 21, 2025, where he reaffirmed the need - [Joseph Smith Prophet of the Restoration Movie Now on Netflix](https://lds365.com/2014/10/21/joseph-smith-prophet-of-the-restoration-movie-now-on-netflix/) - The movie Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration is now available on Netflix. The movie was first shown in the Legacy Theater in Salt Lake City, then released on DVD, and now on Hulu, Amazon, and Netflix. This movie was the first full-length motion picture the Church released on the Internet. The movie is about Joseph - [Joseph Smith Prophet of the Restoration Movie Now on Amazon](https://lds365.com/2014/08/11/joseph-smith-prophet-of-the-restoration-movie-now-on-amazon/) - The movie Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration is now available on Amazon Instant Video. This movie was the first full-length motion picture the Church released on the Internet. The movie is about Joseph Smith, the founding prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Here are all the ways you can watch the movie: Netflix - [Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration Movie](https://lds365.com/2013/12/23/joseph-smith-prophet-of-the-restoration-movie/) - The movie Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration was the first full-length motion picture the Church released on the Internet. The movie is about Joseph Smith, the founding prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Here are all the ways you can watch the movie: Netflix Hulu Amazon Instant Video Roku Mormon Channel MormonChannel.org (you - [Joseph Smith Film as High Definition Download](https://lds365.com/2011/04/01/joseph-smith-film-as-high-definition-download/) - We recently reported that the motion picture "Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration" about the life and legacy of Joseph Smith, is now available online at MormonChannel.org. Today, a high-definition version of the film was added as a free download option. This is the first full-length motion picture the Church has released on the Internet. It - [Joseph Smith Film Now Available Online](https://lds365.com/2011/03/28/joseph-smith-film-now-available-online/) - A motion picture about the life and legacy of Joseph Smith, the founding prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is now available online at MormonChannel.org. This is the first full-length motion picture the Church has released on the Internet. It is also the first full-length Church movie available as a free download in several low-definition and - [2020 is Bicentennial of the First Vision](https://lds365.com/2019/11/25/2020-is-bicentennial-of-the-first-vision/) - The year 2020 will be one of the most exciting in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It marks 200 years since the First Vision. Last month, President Russell M. Nelson invited us to prepare for the April conference that will commemorate the bicentennial of the First Vision. This article - [Emma Smith: My Story Movie](https://lds365.com/2013/11/16/emma-smith-my-story-movie/) - Emma Smith: My Story is a great family movie based on the life of Emma Hale Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Below is a trailer of the movie. It appeared in theaters in 2008 and is now available at Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Instant Video I encourage you to watch family-friendly movies like this - [Video: Who was Joseph Smith?](https://lds365.com/2021/03/11/video-who-was-joseph-smith/) - Joseph Smith was the first prophet and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a young teenager, he was visited by God and Jesus Christ. He dedicated the rest of his life to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, and his legacy continues to influence the world for good. Watch the - [Joseph Smith Papers Web Site](https://lds365.com/2009/06/30/joseph-smith-papers-web-site/) - The Joseph Smith Papers website is the official site of The Joseph Smith Papers, a comprehensive edition of extant Joseph Smith documents featuring complete and accurate transcription with both textual and contextual annotation. When completed, The Joseph Smith Papers will consist of more than 30 published volumes within six series (journals, documents, revelations and translations, - [New Church History Library](https://lds365.com/2009/06/22/new-church-history-library/) - After 15 years of planning, 4 years of construction, and a million artifacts moved, the new Church History Library was dedicated Saturday, June 20, and opens to the public today. The impressive granite and glass structure sits at the intersection of North Temple and Main Street in Salt Lake City, sharing intersection with the Conference Center, Temple Square, - [Joseph Smith: Seeker of Truth](https://lds365.com/2013/01/22/joseph-smith-seeker-of-truth/) - In the short video "Seeker of Truth," Mormons describe in their own words Joseph Smith's search for truth. If you like the video, click the YouTube logo in the bottom right of the video so you can go to YouTube and click Like. Then you can also leave a comment. These actions make videos more - [Good Domain Names and URLs](https://lds365.com/2007/12/07/good-domain-names-and-urls/) - How usable and memorable is your site's web address (URL)? When you tell people about your URL to get them to go to your website, it is typically a small space at the end of a brochure, a single line in a magazine article, or a few words on screen for a few seconds. You - [Ways to Celebrate Pioneer Day, July 24](https://lds365.com/2024/07/19/ways-to-celebrate-pioneer-day-july-24-2/) - Pioneer Day, July 24th, is a day when members of the Church remember the ancestors who sacrificed to make a better life for their descendants. Visit the Pioneers in Every Land website, where you'll find: Unforgettable stories from around the world (like the man who joined the Church after driving the prophet in a taxi). - [Unique Paintings of Latter-day Saint Temples](https://lds365.com/2025/11/25/unique-paintings-of-latter-day-saint-temples/) - Looking for a Christmas gift? The LDS365 store on Zazzle has dozens of unique paintings of Latter-day Saint temples. Here is a sampling of what is available: You can choose from various sizes and frames. If you don't want the high-end print on canvas (around $75), choose the Transfer Design to a Product option to - [Joseph Smith's 220th Birthday, December 23, 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/12/23/joseph-smiths-220th-birthday-december-23-2025/) - In commemoration of Joseph Smith's 220th birthday, I asked AI to create photorealistic versions of several popular paintings of Joseph Smith. If the paintings below represent what Joseph looked like, then these photorealistic versions may give you a better idea of what he looked like in real life. You can download these photorealistic versions or - [Ways to Celebrate Pioneer Day, July 24](https://lds365.com/2023/07/21/ways-to-celebrate-pioneer-day-july-24/) - July 24th is Pioneer Day—a day when members of the Church remember the ancestors who sacrificed to make a better life for their descendants. Here’s something you could do to celebrate: visit the Pioneers in Every Land website! Here’s a taste of what you’ll find: Unforgettable stories from around the world (like the man who joined - [Beginning In April 2026, General Conference Will No Longer Include a Saturday Evening Session](https://lds365.com/2025/11/19/beginning-in-april-2026-general-conference-will-no-longer-include-a-saturday-evening-session/) - The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has decided that beginning in April 2026, general conference will no longer include a Saturday evening session. See press release. - [How To Create Playlists in Gospel Library App](https://lds365.com/2025/11/18/how-to-create-playlists-in-gospel-library-app/) - With the latest release of the Gospel Library app (version 7.5), you can now create and share playlists. It playlist feature is the final unique music feature integrated from the Sacred Music app, which The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is retiring in January 2026. If you already have playlists in the Sacred - [North Star LDS Conference: Understanding Same-Sex Attraction & Gender Identity, June 11-13, 2021](https://lds365.com/2021/05/13/north-star-lds-conference-understanding-same-sex-attraction-gender-identity-june-11-13-2021/) - The 2021 North Star Conference, June 11-13, 2021, is a faith-affirming resource for Latter-day Saints who experience same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria and wish to live a Christ-centered life. Hear firsthand accounts of LGBT individuals and families as they navigate the complex journey of reconciling faith with sexual orientation and gender identity. This conference is - [Merry Christmas 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/12/25/merry-christmas-2025/) - Jesus Christ is the gift of Christmas. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16) Enjoy the following message from the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — We rejoice in remembering our Savior, - [How to Merge Names in the FamilySearch Family Tree](https://lds365.com/2025/04/10/how-to-merge-names-in-the-familysearch-family-tree/) - FamilySearch has a new tool that will improve your experience with merging names in the collaborative FamilySearch Family Tree. Because merging names affects the names, dates, places, sources, and relationships for two profiles, reviewing and fixing merges can be complex. The new merge analysis view allows you to better understand the before and after of - [How To Post Hymns and Lesson Schedules in the Gospel Library App](https://lds365.com/2026/01/06/how-to-post-hymns-and-lesson-schedules-in-the-gospel-library-app/) - Digital Hymn Board The Gospel Library app provides a digital hymn board, which helps congregations easily see and access the hymns selected for sacrament meeting. Music coordinators simply need to click the pencil icon to enter which songs will be sung in sacrament meeting each week, as shown in the left image above. Lesson Schedules - [Current Church Leader Information Added to Church History Biographical Database](https://lds365.com/2025/11/19/current-church-leader-information-added-to-church-history-biographical-database/) - The Church History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has added information about general Church leaders to the Church History Biographical Database. This database now has searchable information, photos, and timelines about historical and present-day leaders, beginning with Joseph Smith to today. The Church History Biographical Database contains information about the - [New Presiding Bishopric Announced](https://lds365.com/2025/11/14/new-presiding-bishopric-announced/) - The First Presidency has named W. Christopher Waddell the new Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Todd Budge will serve as First Counselor, and Sean Douglas will serve as Second Counselor. This announcement fills the gap left by Elder Gérald Caussé, who was called to the Quorum of the Twelve - [Resource on Same-Sex Attraction Added to Life Help Section of Church Website](https://lds365.com/2020/02/21/same-sex-attraction-added-to-life-help-section-of-church-website/) - The Church has published a website on same-sex attraction in the Life Help section of the Church website. It provides a gospel context for understanding gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals. You can use this resource to gain hope or help for your own needs, or to support those you care about. This website has the same - [Ministering Resources on Same-Sex Attraction Updated for LDS Leaders](https://lds365.com/2017/02/03/ministering-resources-on-same-sex-attraction-updated-for-lds-leaders/) - Editors note (June 4, 2018): Ministering Resources has been renamed Counseling Resources. The Ministering Resource on Same-Sex Attraction has been updated with additional helps for leaders. This resource is available to members of ward and stake councils at CounselingResources.lds.org or through the Leader and Clerk Resources section of LDS.org. A notice to leaders suggested that - [Resources to Help Us Counsel with Others](https://lds365.com/2021/03/08/resources-to-help-us-counsel-with-others/) - Many members face a variety of challenges. Parents, leaders, ministering brothers and sisters, and friends have the opportunity to provide help. As you minister to the needs of others, you can help them experience joy and fulfillment. As people seek solutions to their personal problems, they can find help and healing through Jesus Christ and His - [Resources to Help Youth Facing Emotional Issues](https://lds365.com/2018/01/22/resources-to-help-youth-facing-emotional-issues/) - Parents and leaders can use the resources on LDS.org to better minister to youth who face emotional and mental issues. Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson, Young Women General President, explained, Because of our constant connection to social media we are much more aware of the many tragedies and natural disasters in the world, which contributes to - [LDS Church Resources About Same-Sex Attraction in 38 Languages](https://lds365.com/2017/01/31/lds-church-resources-about-same-sex-attraction-in-38-languages/) - Last October, the Church updated its official resources on same-sex attraction, including the website MormonandGay.lds.org (in English only) and the entry on Same-Sex Attraction in Gospel Topics (in 10 languages). To make this important information available in more languages, the following documents have been translated into 38 languages: "Same-Sex Attraction" entry from Gospel Topics. “Church Teachings,” a 4-page document - [HopeandHelp.lds.org](https://lds365.com/2017/07/19/hopeandhelp-lds-org/) - Did you know that LDS.org has a section HopeandHelp.lds.org that provides a number of topic pages to support you or those you love in dealing with challenges of life? Life brings many challenges for every member of the human family. Some challenges are the result of unwise choices that all of us make from time to - [#TrueToHim: Videos of LDS with Same-Sex Attraction and Gender Identity Issues](https://lds365.com/2017/05/19/truetohim-videos-of-lds-with-same-sex-attraction-or-gender-identity/) - Shortly after the Church updated their website MormonandGay.lds.org, North Star launched a website #TrueToHim. The site contains personal stories of Latter-day Saints explaining how they strive to find congruence and peace with gender identify and sexual orientation within the context of faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ. There is power in stories. Each of us has a - [Weekend Movie Pick: Witnesses](https://lds365.com/2026/01/08/weekend-movie-pick-witnesses/) - This week's movie pick is Witnesses. (See other "Weekend Movie Picks.") For nearly 200 years, skeptics and critics have attempted to explain what many Book of Mormon witnesses claimed to have seen—angels and golden metal plates containing ancient inscriptions. This film explores how Martin Harris, Oliver Cowdery, and David Whitmer became known as the Three - [Weekend Movie Pick: Uncharted](https://lds365.com/2025/11/13/weekend-movie-pick-uncharted/) - This week's movie pick is Uncharted. (See other "Weekend Movie Picks.") In this movie, a young street-smart kid (played by Tom Holland) and his wisecracking partner (played by Mark Wahlberg) embark on a dangerous pursuit of “the greatest treasure never found” while also tracking clues that may lead to his long-lost brother. The movie has - [WITNESSES: New Movie About The Three Witnesses to The Book of Mormon](https://lds365.com/2021/06/03/witnesses-new-movie-about-the-three-witnesses-to-the-book-of-mormon/) - WITNESSES is a new Latter-day Saint movie that tells the powerful true story of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon. For nearly 200 years, skeptics and critics have been tried to explain away what the witnesses stated—that they saw angels and held the golden plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated. - [Undaunted: Witnesses of the Book of Mormon](https://lds365.com/2022/06/14/undaunted-witnesses-of-the-book-of-mormon/) - UNDAUNTED: Witnesses of the Book of Mormon is a companion docudrama to the movie WITNESSES that was released in June 2021 by the Interpreter Foundation. WITNESSES tells the powerful true story of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon. Now, UNDAUNTED provides a deep-dive into the lives of those who saw and handled the - [THE OATH: New Book of Mormon Movie About Moroni](https://lds365.com/2023/12/07/the-oath-new-book-of-mormon-movie-about-moroni/) - A new movie, The Oath, releases in theaters tomorrow. It is a partially fictional depiction of the end of the Book of Mormon depicting Moroni, the last person to write in the Book of Mormon. The movie takes place in 400 A.D. in ancient America, where Moroni, a lone Hebrew fugitive, must preserve the history - [Movie "Escape From Germany" in Theaters April 11](https://lds365.com/2024/04/08/movie-escape-from-germany-in-theaters-april-11/) - Master storyteller T.C. Christensen has created a movie that tells a story from Church history that is fascinating and faith affirming. The film Escape from Germany takes place in Germany, days before the outbreak of World War II. It tells the true story of the dangers and challenges involved in evacuating Latter-day Saint missionaries from - [Movie "Sharing Aloha:" A Backstage Look At The People Behind The Polynesian Cultural Center](https://lds365.com/2025/02/18/movie-sharing-aloha-a-backstage-look-at-the-people-behind-the-polynesian-cultural-center/) - The new movie Sharing Aloha provides a sneak peek into the lives of the students who perform at the Polynesian Cultural Center, Hawaii's most popular attraction. This feature-length documentary dives behind the scenes for a rare look into one of Hawaii’s most popular (and least understood) tourist attractions. It is a backstage, unscripted exploration of - [Movie: Six Days in August](https://lds365.com/2024/07/26/movie-six-days-in-august/) - Editor's Note: The venues for watching Six Days in August are listed at JustWatch. The new film Six Days in August will be released in theatres October 10, 2024. This movie chronicles the important period in August 1844 following the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, when Sidney Rigdon and the Quorum of the Twelve - [Movie: Faith of Angels Opens September 13](https://lds365.com/2024/08/28/movie-faith-of-angels-opens-september-13/) - The movie Faith of Angels is the inspiring true story about a man who receives promptings that compel him to search for a boy lost in an abandoned mine. The film opens in theaters September 13, 2024. About a month ago, I attended an advanced screening of the film. Not only is the film well - ["Six Days in August" Movie Opens in Theatres October 10](https://lds365.com/2024/10/07/six-days-in-august-movie-opens-in-theatres-october-10/) - Editor's Note: The venues for watching Six Days in August are listed at JustWatch. The movie Six Days in August will be released in theatres this weekend—October 10, 2024. This film chronicles the important period in August 1844 following the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, when Sidney Rigdon and the Quorum of the Twelve - [Original Family Content on VidAngel](https://lds365.com/2025/09/09/original-family-content-on-vidangel/) - I have written about VidAngel, which filters movies and TV shows on your streaming services to cut out things your family doesn't want to see, such as profanity, sex, nudity, and immodesty. In 2016, VidAngel announced the launch of Angel Studios to begin creating original content and they kicked it off with specials from Dry - [Watch "Undaunted: Witnesses of the Book of Mormon" Free This Month](https://lds365.com/2025/01/31/watch-undaunted-witnesses-of-the-book-of-mormon-free-this-month/) - Just in time for your Come, Follow Me discussion of the witnesses to the Book of Mormon, you can watch the film Undaunted: Witnesses of the Book of Mormon for free from February 2 through March 1, 2025. Were the eleven official witnesses—twelve if you include Joseph Smith himself—of the Book of Mormon reliable? What - [Watch "Witnesses" Movie Free in February](https://lds365.com/2025/02/18/watch-witnesses-movie-free-in-february/) - To supplement your Come, Follow Me study in February, you can watch the film Witnesses for free at WitnessesFilm.com until March 1, 2025. Its accompanying 2022 docudrama, Undaunted: Witnesses of the Book of Mormon, is now permanently available for free streaming. Learn more about the movies Witnesses and Undaunted: Witnesses of the Book of Mormon. - [Help Those in Need With Light the World Giving Machines](https://lds365.com/2025/11/12/help-those-in-need-with-light-the-world-giving-machines/) - Celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ this Christmas season by helping those in need around the world. This year, Light the World giving machine kiosks will be in more locations than ever—126 cities across 21 countries and on six continents. Each customized machine is stocked with tangible items and services to help people in need - [How to Use the Unit History Tool to Submit Annual Ward and Stake Histories](https://lds365.com/2025/11/24/how-to-use-the-unit-history-tool-to-submit-annual-ward-and-stake-histories/) - Every year, wards, stakes, and missions are requested to submit an annual history of important events to fulfill the Lord’s mandate for the Church to keep a record and a history. The Church has modernized the whole process to encourage leaders to submit stories throughout the year into the Unit History tool. Stories can be - [Video: Inside the Church's Massive Giving Operation](https://lds365.com/2025/11/12/video-inside-the-churchs-massive-giving-operation/) - The video "Inside the Church's Massive Giving Operation" gives a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s largest humanitarian efforts, operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Learn how food is grown, packaged, and distributed to care for those in need. From fields and orchards to canneries and storehouses, see how donations - [Weekend Movie Pick: Tuttle Twins](https://lds365.com/2026/01/01/weekend-movie-pick-tuttle-twins/) - This week's movie pick is Tuttle Twins. (See other "Weekend Movie Picks.") The show is produced by Angel Studios and is based on the best-selling books by Connor Boyack. It is the first of its kind cartoon series that aims to instruct while entertaining. The show follows 11-year-old twin siblings Ethan and Emily Tuttle and their - [Weekend Movie Pick: Jurassic World](https://lds365.com/2025/11/20/weekend-movie-pick-jurassic-world/) - This week's movie pick is Jurassic World. (See other "Weekend Movie Picks.") Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. It is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of science-fiction violence and peril and mild profanity, which you - [Video: President Oaks and President Holland Discuss 150 Years of Brigham Young University](https://lds365.com/2025/11/14/video-president-oaks-and-president-holland-discuss-150-years-of-brigham-young-university/) - President Dallin H. Oaks and President Jeffrey R. Holland, two former presidents of Brigham Young University sat, down to reflect on BYU's influence and history to mark 150 years since its founding in October 1875. From a recording studio on Temple Square, they talked about BYU’s influence on them as students and leaders, the university’s - [Prophet Radio: 50 Years of Prophetic Addresses](https://lds365.com/2025/06/10/prophet-radio-50-years-of-prophetic-addresses/) - A friend of mine put together a database of general conference talks from all the prophets over the past 50 years at Prophet Radio. In two clicks, you can listen to talks by President Russell M. Nelson or any other prophet since 1971. It has 750 talks total in the database. Select a prophet. Select - [Elder Gérald Caussé Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles](https://lds365.com/2025/11/06/elder-gerald-causse-called-to-the-quorum-of-the-twelve-apostles/) - Elder Gérald Caussé is the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called on Thursday, November 6, 2025, and ordained the same day by President Dallin H. Oaks and the other members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve - [EFY Medley: I am a Child of God & Called to Serve](https://lds365.com/2014/01/14/efy-medley-i-am-a-child-of-god-called-to-serve/) - Here's an inspiring video "I am a Child of God - Called to Serve - 2012 EFY Medley." In it, the youth at an Especially For Youth (EFY) conference sing the 2012 EFY Medley, I am a Child of God and Called to Serve. Here is a list of other member-created videos I have shared. If you find - [BYU Education Week Talks About Church Digital Resources](https://lds365.com/2014/09/01/byu-education-week-talks-about-church-digital-resources/) - The last week of August, Fernando Camilo presented two series of classes at the BYU Education Week. The first series was about the Church's digital offerings and the second was about the Church’s social and mobile presence. Fernando's presentations are now available through SlideShare, a website that lets you share PowerPoint presentations. You can view - [Sacred Music App To Be Discontinued](https://lds365.com/2025/11/04/sacred-music-app-to-be-discontinued/) - The Sacred Music app has long provided a wide selection of hymns and contemporary music in various formats, including sheet music, audio and video. After December 2025, the Sacred Music app will no longer be available because all these functions are now available in the Gospel Library app. This will make it more convenient to - [How To Use Multiple Windows in Gospel Library](https://lds365.com/2025/11/05/how-to-use-multiple-windows-in-gospel-library/) - Yesterday, I wrote about the Sacred Music app being discontinued because hymns are now available in the Gospel Library app in various formats, including sheet music, audio and video. Rather than using the Sacred Music app for hymns and the Gospel Library app to read scriptures and conference talks in church, you can do now - [BYU Education Week Talks About Church Resources](https://lds365.com/2013/08/27/byu-education-week-talks-about-church-resources/) - Last week, Fernando Camilo presented two series of classes at BYU’s Education Week. The first was called The Digital Church–Tools, Treasures, What’s New and You and was presented in four separate classes. In this series, Fernando discussed many of the resources available to members of the Church on LDS.org, including calendar, maps, and the music - [2025 Church Music Festival, November 15](https://lds365.com/2025/11/03/2025-church-music-festival-november-15/) - This year's Church Music Festival will highlight sacred music. "Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise" will be held Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. MST at the Tabernacle on Temple Square in Salt Lake City. No tickets are required to attend the concert. The songs will also be recorded for on-demand viewing and - [Dates for 2026 Churchwide Broadcast Events](https://lds365.com/2025/11/01/dates-for-2026-churchwide-broadcast-events/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released its 2026 schedule of Churchwide broadcasts and other recorded resources, which are listed below. This list includes Church broadcast events, dates of when Church videos and resources for youth and children will become available, and other reminders to help leaders in planning local activities and - [Weekend Movie Pick: Saints and Soldiers](https://lds365.com/2025/10/30/weekend-movie-pick-saints-and-soldiers/) - This week's movie pick is Saints and Soldiers. (See other "Weekend Movie Picks.") The movie is about five American soldiers fighting in Europe during World War II who struggle to return to Allied territory after being separated from U.S. forces during the historic Malmedy Massacre. Below is the movie trailer:  Saints and Soldiers is not - [Free Family History Course: 12-Week Step-by-Step](https://lds365.com/2018/08/27/free-family-history-course-12-week-step-by-step/) - A 12-week step-by-step course to guide you through FamilySearch and other helpful websites is now available for free. This course will get you up and unlocking the history of your ancestors in no time. It also includes a supportive community on their Facebook group, “Live” Facebook Q&A, and inspiration to help you discover your ancestors. - [Church History Museum Artwork Available Online](https://lds365.com/2007/10/02/church-history-museum-artwork-available-online/) - Artwork from the Museum of Church History and Art is now available for purchase online. In the past, you could only get it at the museum store in Salt Lake City or place an order over the phone. Now you can get prints at ldscatalog.com. The offering includes approximately 70 paintings by well-known artists such - [2026 Youth Theme Website, Logo, Music Album Now Available](https://lds365.com/2025/10/31/2026-youth-theme-website-logo-music-album-now-available/) - Resources for the 2026 youth theme are now available on the 2026 youth theme website. Resources include the theme song, additional music, sheet music, and downloadable artwork of the theme logo to use on t-shirts, posters, and stickers. Additional resources will be available in the January 2026 issue of the For the Strength of Youth magazine. Learn - [Updated Process for Convert Membership Records](https://lds365.com/2025/11/26/updated-process-for-convert-membership-records/) - The process for creating membership records for new converts has changed. Previously, missionaries submitted information via the Preach My Gospel app, generating a “pending” record in Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR) for clerks to finalize. Now, the system creates a membership record directly from the missionary-submitted data. Clerks no longer need to process pending records - [2026 Youth Theme: “Walk with Me”](https://lds365.com/2025/09/08/2026-youth-theme-walk-with-me/) - The Church has announced that the youth theme for 2026 is “Walk with Me” (see Moses 6:34). Corresponding resources (including the theme song, additional music, sheet music, and downloadable artwork) will begin publishing at youth.ChurchofJesusChrist.org in some languages on October 28, 2025. Additional languages will become available after October 28. Additional resources will be available - [LDS Study Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley in 2017](https://lds365.com/2016/12/28/lds-study-teachings-of-gordon-b-hinckley-in-2017/) - In 2017, Latter-day Saints will be studying the teachings of President Gordon B. Hinckley in Relief Society and Melchizedek Priesthood classes. Below is a list of resources you can use to study from his teachings: Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Gordon B. Hinckley This is the key resource manual that is available in the following - [Church of Jesus Christ Announces 55 New Missions in 2026](https://lds365.com/2025/10/27/church-of-jesus-christ-announces-55-new-missions-in-2026/) - As increasing numbers of young members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints choose to serve full-time missions, the Church announced the creation of 55 additional missions, beginning July 1, 2026. The 55 new missions will be created by adjusting the boundaries of existing missions. This will bring the number of Church missions around - [Weekend Movie Pick: Escape From Germany](https://lds365.com/2025/11/06/weekend-movie-pick-escape-from-germany/) - This week's movie pick is Escape From Germany. (See other "Weekend Movie Picks.") This movie from master storyteller T.C. Christensen tells a story from Church history that is fascinating and faith affirming. The film takes place in Germany, days before the outbreak of World War II. It tells the true story of the dangers and - [Minor Adjustments to Study Helps in Doctrine and Covenants & Book of Mormon](https://lds365.com/2025/10/29/minor-adjustments-to-study-helps-in-doctrine-and-covenants-book-of-mormon/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published minor adjustments to section introductions to two of the Church’s four canonized scriptures—the Doctrine and Covenants and the Book of Mormon. Changes to the Doctrine and Covenants section introductions are informed by recent historical research from the Joseph Smith Papers Project and involve clarifications or - [LDSface2face with Lindsey Stirling Nov. 25](https://lds365.com/2014/10/25/ldsface2face-with-lindsey-stirling-nov-25/) - Lindsey Stirling will be the next featured guest in the LDS Face-to-Face series on November 25, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. MST. You can watch the event on Facebook, the Youth Activities page, and on the Mormon Channel. The first #LDSface2face event was with David Archuleta in June. Lindsey Stirling is a returned missionary and a world-famous violinist and dancer. - [Music Video: Change The World by Jordan James](https://lds365.com/2018/02/21/music-video-change-the-world-by-jordan-james/) - LDS musician Jordan James created a music video for his original song, "Change The World." Jordan explains that he wrote this song "to help inspire you to Change YOUR World." His message of doing something in your own way to change the world has given him the opportunity to perform at charity events. As part of the LDS - [Thanks to Loyal LDS365 Readers 2014](https://lds365.com/2014/12/31/thanks-to-loyal-lds-media-talk-readers-2014/) - Thanks to all you loyal readers of LDS365.com for a great year! You are one of nearly a quarter of a million unique visitors to this site in the past year. Although most of you live in the USA (83%), some of you have visited this site from 204 different countries. The following is a - [Ideas for sharing the Gospel Online](https://lds365.com/2013/11/12/ideas-for-sharing-the-gospel-online/) - Read the blog Ideas for sharing the LDS Mormon Gospel Online to see creative ideas for Latter-day Saints to use in sharing the gospel. Here are a few of the ideas: Read the Deseret News article "Entering the world of LDS blogging." Try volunteer.lds.org Post your favorite scripture. Write a review about a TV show or movie - [The "Good List" of Movies](https://lds365.com/2013/08/13/the-good-list-of-movies/) - Steven K. Jones has compiled The Good List: Choosing and Using Movies from the Lord’s Side of the Line (PDF or Word) based on the following counsel from George Albert Smith: “All safety, all righteousness, all happiness are on the Lord’s side of the line . . . All that enriches our lives and prepares us for - [Using Movies From the Lord's Side of the Line](https://lds365.com/2010/02/05/using-movies-from-the-lords-side-of-the-line/) - A friend of mine, Steven K. Jones, has compiled The Good List: Using Movies From the Lord's Side of the Line (download in Word or PDF) and has agreed to share it with others. The list was compiled considering the following counsel from George Albert Smith: “All safety, all righteousness, all happiness are on the Lord’s - [Ward Financial and Membership Audits and Video “Sacred Funds, Sacred Responsibilities”](https://lds365.com/2025/10/22/ward-financial-and-membership-audits-and-video-sacred-funds-sacred-responsibilities/) - Twice each year, stakes and wards conduct a financial audit and an audit of membership records. Ward and Stake Financial Audits Stake auditors audit financial records of the stake, wards, and FamilySearch centers twice each year. They also audit the financial records of recreational properties once each year. These are opportunities to encourage, support, and - [Interview With The New First Presidency of The Church](https://lds365.com/2025/10/20/interview-with-the-new-first-presidency-of-the-church/) - The new First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sat down for an interview to discuss a wide range of issues facing the Church and the world. Jane Clayson Johnson, former journalist with CBS News and ABC News, asked the Church leaders about the role of women in the faith, the Church’s - [Lifey.org Publishes Its 15,000th Latter-day Saint Mission Video](https://lds365.com/2025/10/24/lifey-org-publishes-its-15000th-latter-day-saint-mission-video/) - Lifey, the world's largest collection of virtual video interviews for real-life advice and support, has just published its 15,000th video about Latter-day Saint missions! This milestone marks an exciting step forward in Lifey’s ongoing effort to preserve and share the real-life experiences of returned missionaries from around the world. Lifey.org is a free, family-friendly video interview library - [Lifey: Video Interviews for Real-Life Advice and Support](https://lds365.com/2025/04/24/lifey-video-interviews-for-real-life-advice-and-support/) - Lifey is the world's largest collection of virtual video interviews for real-life advice and support. It's a one-of-a-kind social app where real people share their stories and insights. Whether you're looking for guidance on life’s big decisions or seeking advice on everyday challenges, Lifey connects you to a vast library of authentic, helpful content. For - [Weekend Movie Pick: Unbroken](https://lds365.com/2025/10/23/weekend-movie-pick-unbroken/) - This week's movie pick is Unbroken. (See other "Weekend Movie Picks.") The movie Unbroken recounts the incredible life of Olympian and war hero Louie Zamperini, whose plane was shot down in WWII, survived in a raft for 47 days, and then was brutally abused in a prisoner-of-war camp for years. Through it all, his spirit could not be broken. - [Online Video becomes HOTTER as Broadband Grows](https://lds365.com/2006/08/11/online-video-becomes-hotter-as-broadband-grows/) - 13 million households viewed online content in 2005. The technology research firm In-Stat believes that will grow to 131 million households by the year 2010. One of the drivers behind this growth is the widespread adoption of broadband. In-stat predicts broadband will grow from 13 million households in 2005 to 413 million by 2010. Many - [Who Is President Dallin H. Oaks?](https://lds365.com/2025/10/15/who-is-president-dallin-h-oaks/) - President Dallin H. Oaks was named yesterday as the 18th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a prophet chosen by God to lead the world today. He is a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who strives to strengthen families around the world. As a prophet, apostle, and former attorney, law - [New First Presidency Announced for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints](https://lds365.com/2025/10/14/new-first-presidency-announced-for-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints/) - President Dallin Harris Oaks was announced today as the 18th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has chosen President Henry B. Eyring and President D. Todd Christofferson to serve with him as First and Second Counselors in the First Presidency. President Jeffrey R. Holland was set apart as - [How Many Moms Are Online?](https://lds365.com/2008/06/12/how-many-moms-are-online/) - Being a parent means that using the Internet is becoming increasingly helpful. According to three separate studies, over 85% of parents are now online. (Sources: Pew Internet & American Life Project survey in late 2006, US Department of Commerce study in October 2007, and Experian Consumer Research consumer survey in spring 2007.) Percent who went - [Security Resources and Safety Guidelines at Church](https://lds365.com/2025/10/13/security-resources-and-safety-guidelines-at-church/) - The Church has issued to leaders the following instructions regarding security and safety at church: Our meetinghouses are sacred spaces where all should feel welcome and safe to connect with our Savior Jesus Christ and with each other. Following the recent tragic events in Michigan, as well as the changing security climate globally, we reiterate - [A Visitor's Guide to Church History Sites in Missouri](https://lds365.com/2025/02/07/a-visitors-guide-to-church-history-sites-in-missouri/) - As you study the Doctrine and Covenants in Come, Follow Me this year, you can deepen your understanding by exploring the stories and viewing photos of places where sacred events occurred. This is one in a series of articles about key Church history sites. Several historic Church history sites in Missouri have been preserved by - [Seniority and Succession of Latter-day Saint Apostles and Prophets](https://lds365.com/2025/09/30/seniority-succesion-latter-day-saint-apostles-prophets/) - President Russell M. Nelson, the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints passed away on September 27, 2025. At 101 years of age, he was the world’s oldest leader of a global faith organization. How is a new president of the Church selected? The Church has an organizational structure that provides a - [Text of October 2025 General Conference Now Available](https://lds365.com/2025/10/07/text-of-october-2025-general-conference-now-available/) - The official English text of the general conference talks is now available at conference.ChurchofJesusChrist.org and in the Gospel Library app. Text in many more languages will be posted over the next several days. Each page provides the video and text of the conference talk. Click the three dots at the top right of any talk - [Christlike Parenting: New Resources From the Church](https://lds365.com/2025/10/09/christlike-parenting-new-resources-from-the-church/) - The Church provides resources, useful information, and practical ideas for parents in a new section, “Christlike Parenting” in the Life Help section of Gospel Library, or by going to parents.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. The resource outlines ways to create loving relationships, nurture learning and growth, and build unity and strength. Create Loving Family Relationships Good parenting starts with loving - [Family Entertainment From Living Scriptures](https://lds365.com/2025/10/07/family-entertainment-from-living-scriptures/) - Looking for wholesome entertainment for your family? Try Living Scriptures, which offers much more than animated scriptures. They have over 5,000 titles, including popular family films, children’s programming, nature and historical documentaries, inspiring Christian movies, comedy, drama, and LDS cinema. And they are all clean. Watch popular movies like Faith of Angels, 17 Miracles, Six Days - [10 Apps to Keep Kids Learning During Summer](https://lds365.com/2015/07/14/10-apps-to-keep-kids-learning-during-summer/) - For most kids, summer is a break from the mundane — a chance to enjoy time away from school on family trips, barbecues, and activities with friends. But it's also the time of year many young students lose a grip on what they learned the previous school year. In a few months away from the classroom, - [New Era Survey](https://lds365.com/2008/08/21/new-era-survey/) - Tell the New Era magazine what you think of their most recent covers by filling out an online survey. - [Ensign Survey](https://lds365.com/2008/08/21/ensign-survey/) - The Church's Ensign magazine has just posted on online survey to gather information to help make the Ensign even better. Please take a moment to take the survey. - [New Era Survey: Teens and the Internet](https://lds365.com/2009/02/17/new-era-survey-teens-and-the-internet/) - Mormonmagmeister just mentioned: The New Era has posted a survey for teens, asking them to select from a list of possible online features those items that would be most important to them. For instance, do they want more photos, videos, or stories by teens? Or do they want a mobile Web version of Church Web - [Artwork for the New Era Magazine](https://lds365.com/2010/08/27/artwork-for-the-new-era-magazine/) - The New Era magazine wants to know your opinion. Take a survey to show which style of artwork you prefer for a New Era article and to give them any other comments you may have about the artwork in the New Era. - [Updates to Member Tools App](https://lds365.com/2025/10/06/updates-to-member-tools-app/) - The recent version 5.4 of the Member Tools app provides the following: Family Section on Profile. Members can now see a list of their parents and children, even those not living with them, on the new Family tab in their profiles. Selecting a Unit to Introduce a Friend. Members can now choose from specific units for their friend’s - [Maps Showing 382 Latter-day Saint Temples](https://lds365.com/2025/10/04/maps-showing-382-latter-day-saint-temples/) - The Church News has published six maps showing the worldwide locations of the Church’s 382 temples. Read the article "See 6 maps showing the worldwide locations of the Church’s 382 temples" to learn about recent temple dedications and additional dedications that have been scheduled for new temples. - [Free Courses to Overcome Pornography](https://lds365.com/2025/10/14/free-courses-to-overcome-pornography/) - Covenant Eyes has published free Learning and Growing courses to help you overcome pornography use: Restored Vows Shame's Hidden Power Next Steps After Your Wife Learns About Your Porn Aftershock: A 25-Day Study for a Wife's Recovery Rebuilding Trust Through Boundaries You may also find these articles helpful: How Long Does It Take To Recover From - [Download Chart of General Authorities & General Officers for October 2025 General Conference](https://lds365.com/2025/10/04/download-chart-of-general-authorities-general-officers-for-october-2025-general-conference/) - This is an updated chart of General Authorities and General Officers. It includes the 14-member Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Upon President Russell M. Nelson's death on September 27, at the age of 101, the First Presidency was dissolved, and counselors in the First Presidency returned to their positions in the Quorum of the Twelve - [Top Sites for Women: Online Communities](https://lds365.com/2009/03/11/top-sites-for-women-online-communities/) - In February 2008, it was reported that comScore ranked Women's Communities as the fastest growing category of sites on the Internet, growing 35% from Dec 06 to Dec 07. Below is a list of the top Web sites, at that time, in that category: comScore MediaMetrix Oct. 2007 Page Views Visits Minutes per Visit CAFEMOM.COM - [October 2025 Church World Report](https://lds365.com/2025/10/03/october-2025-church-world-report/) - At general conference every six months, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issues an official World Report of Church news and events around the world. You can watch it in English below. The video will become available in following languages on October 8, 2025: Cantonese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. - [Schedule of Events Honoring President Russell M. Nelson](https://lds365.com/2025/09/29/schedule-of-events-honoring-president-russell-m-nelson/) - The Church has announced the events related to the passing of President Russell M. Nelson. When he passed away on September 27, 2025, he was, at 101 years of age, the world’s oldest leader of a global faith organization. Editor's Note (October 2, 2025): Tickets to attend the funeral in person have sold out. There - [North Star LDS Conference 2026: INSPIRE](https://lds365.com/2025/10/01/north-star-lds-conference-2026-inspire/) - North Star's Annual Conference, INSPIRE 2026, is the premier conference for Latter-day Saints experiencing same-sex attraction and gender dysphoria who desire to live in harmony with the teachings of Jesus Christ and the doctrine and values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The conference is for individuals, parents, families, and church leaders. - [Gospel Voice: Listen to General Conference on Smart Speakers (Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant)](https://lds365.com/2025/10/03/gospel-voice-listen-to-general-conference-on-smart-speakers-amazon-alexa-or-google-assistant-12/) - Did you know that you can listen to general conference using smart speakers? Just ask your Amazon Alexa device or your Google Assistant device to play conference to you using the Church's Gospel Voice. Audio of all sessions will be streamed live in English and Spanish. Below are the instructions on how to use each device. - [Hashtags and URLs for General Conference](https://lds365.com/2025/10/04/hashtags-and-urls-for-general-conference-13/) - Hashtags Many social media sites let you categorize your posts by using hashtags. Hashtags consist of a pound sign (#) followed by a key word(s). These subject tags can be searched on sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Flickr, and Tumblr to find information about a given topic. Here are suggested hashtags you - [Resources to Enhance Your Gospel Study in 2024](https://lds365.com/2023/12/28/resources-to-enhance-your-gospel-study-in-2024/) - Come, Follow Me in 2024 will focus on the Book of Mormon. Studying the doctrine, principles, and stories of the Book of Mormon can strengthen your covenant relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. You can find each week’s lesson in Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Book of Mormon 2024. You may also want to - [President Nelson Is Now the Oldest President of the Church](https://lds365.com/2022/04/18/president-nelson-is-now-the-oldest-president-of-the-church/) - President Russell M. Nelson is now the oldest President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Russell Marion Nelson was born September 9, 1924, in Salt Lake City, the son of Marion C. and Edna Anderson Nelson. On Thursday, April 14, 2022, President Nelson is 97 years, seven months and six days old - [Latin Sitcom "Retornados" Highlights Life After LDS Missions](https://lds365.com/2016/07/19/latin-sitcom-retornados-highlights-life-after-lds-missions/) - The YouTube series “Retornados,” or "returnees" in English, is a Spanish web series that features four friends experiencing life after their LDS missions. Below is the pilot video: The sketches cover the different challenges and triumphs that returned missionaries face upon returning home. Producer and director Hugo Dantés explains that he created the series in direct response - [Mormon SUD Websites in Spanish and Portuguese](https://lds365.com/2016/06/30/mormon-sud-websites-in-spanish-and-portuguese/) - MormonSUD is a website where members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can learn about the latest news, announcements, and inspirational stories of faith in Latin America and in the world. The site also teaches members how to share their beliefs in social media. MormonSUD is not run by the Church, - [LDS-Themed Movies on Netflix](https://lds365.com/2015/09/29/lds-themed-movies-on-netflix-2/) - The website FamousMormons has a 12-page list of LDS-themed movies on Netflix. These are movies with Mormon actors, directors, or producers. LDS Movies are sometimes hard to find because of the large number of movies available on Netflix. These are movies and television programs available through streaming or on DVD. Some of the more popular titles include Granite Flats, The - [The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles](https://lds365.com/2017/04/04/the-living-christ-the-testimony-of-the-apostles/) - There were several mentions of the document The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles in this weekend's LDS general conference. On January 1, 2000, the prophets, seers, and revelators of our day publicly declared their testimony in the document The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles. In a letter to priesthood leaders introducing this publication, Presidents Gordon B. - [First Presidency Christmas Devotional, December 8, 2024](https://lds365.com/2024/11/18/first-presidency-christmas-devotional-december-8-2024/) - The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites individuals, families and friends to participate in the First Presidency’s annual Christmas devotional on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. The devotional will include messages from Church leaders and music performed by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple - [First Presidency Christmas Devotional, December 6, 2023](https://lds365.com/2023/11/28/first-presidency-christmas-devotional-december-6-2023/) - The First Presidency’s Christmas devotional will be broadcast on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. MST. The program, originating from the Conference Center, will include Christmas messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church. The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will provide the music. The devotional will include messages from - [Request Tickets TODAY for First Presidency Christmas Devotional, December 4, 2022](https://lds365.com/2022/11/07/first-presidency-christmas-devotional-december-4-2022/) - Beginning today, you may request tickets for the First Presidency’s annual Christmas devotional that will be held Sunday, December 4, 2022. The First Presidency invites you, your family, and your friends to attend or watch the broadcast. The program will include Christmas messages from General Authorities and General Officers of the Church. Music will be - [Children Invited to Friend to Friend Event February 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/01/29/children-invited-to-friend-to-friend-event-february-2025/) - The February 2025 episode of Friend to Friend features Elder Bednar and his wife, Susan. It will be hosted by the Primary General Presidency and will include stories from children around the world about sharing the love of Jesus through service. This 15-minute episode is fun, engaging content made just for kids and can be - [Video: Behind the Scenes of General Conference: Magazines](https://lds365.com/2025/09/29/video-behind-the-scenes-of-general-conference-magazines/) - The Church has released a new video to its “Behind the Scenes of General Conference” series that highlights the magazine team. In this video, we see all the labor and miraculous work of the team that produces the print and digital magazines after General Conference: the Liahona, Friend, YA Weekly, and For the Strength of - [President Russell M. Nelson Dies at Age 101](https://lds365.com/2025/09/28/president-russell-m-nelson-dies-at-age-101/) - The Church has issued the following statement: "With sorrow we announce that Russell M. Nelson, beloved President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away peacefully shortly after 10 p.m. MDT today [September 27] at his home in Salt Lake City. He was 101 — the oldest president in the history of - [BYUtv Provides Family-Friendly Entertainment](https://lds365.com/2013/09/15/byutv-provides-family-friendly-entertainment/) - In January 2000, BYU launched its own TV channel, BYUtv, with a vision to provide uplifting and entertaining programming to help people see the good in the world. Today, BYUtv is carried by DirecTV, DISH Network, and almost 877 cable television providers nationwide. It won 11 Emmy Awards last year alone. BYUtv is growing but - [Healing from Depression Through Jesus Christ](https://lds365.com/2010/03/13/healing-from-depression-through-jesus-christ/) - This is an informative video about depression. The video is based on a 55-minute talk by Carrie Wrigley from the 2005 BYU Education Week. We encourage you to view it, rate it, and share it with your friends and family. The popularity and success of this video may determine how many other videos like this - [Video Watching: Live TV Still King](https://lds365.com/2009/04/01/video-watching-live-tv-still-king/) - I read an eye-opening study over the weekend on video consumption conducted by the Nielsen company's Council for Research Excellence (CRE). The study was shocking to me because of the strong position traditional television still has, even among the youngest demographics. According to Nielsen, 99% of the video people watch is on TV, the other - [BYU TV Celebrates 10 Years of Broadcasting](https://lds365.com/2010/01/11/byu-tv-celebrates-10-years-of-broadcasting/) - BYU Television is celebrating 10 years of success and in 2010 will be expanding their vision. BYU Television, a service provided by BYU Broadcasting, is often confused with KBYU TV. While KBYU TV is a public service limited to Utah, BYU Television reaches audiences across the world on 650 cable systems--reaching more than 50 million - [FamilySearch’s RootsTech 2026 Registration Is Now Open](https://lds365.com/2025/09/24/familysearchs-rootstech-2026-registration-is-now-open/) - Registration for RootsTech 2026, the world’s largest family discovery event, is now open. The event will be held March 5–7, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and online at RootsTech.org. Select content will be available in multiple languages. Register now for the in-person or online experience and plan to enjoy this one-of-a-kind global family connection - [How to Prepare for General Conference Coming Next Weekend](https://lds365.com/2025/09/27/how-to-prepare-for-general-conference-coming-next-weekend-4/) - Every April and October, we have the privilege of hearing messages of inspiration and guidance at general conference. It is intended to be a revelatory experience as we learn from living prophets and apostles through the influence of the Holy Ghost. If you prepare, you will get more out of your conference experience. Here are - [Family History Games: Wheel of Family Fortune and Geneopardy](https://lds365.com/2023/03/13/family-history-games-wheel-of-family-fortune-and-geneopardy/) - Your family may enjoy playing these family history games from BYU's Family History Technology Lab. These apps use information in FamilySearch's Family Tree to create games your family can play together to learn more about your ancestors. Wheel of Family Fortune is a take-off of the popular TV game show Wheel of Fortune. You guess - [Pedigree Pie Shows International Heritage in a Pie Chart](https://lds365.com/2020/02/25/pedigree-pie-shows-international-heritage-in-a-pie-chart/) - 25% American. 75% Irish. 100% You. Pedigree Pie shows your international heritage in a single, easy-to-read chart. Click on the chart to view details about where and when your ancestors lived. Trace back your family's path through history. This program was created by the BYU Family History Technology Lab. - [What Countries Do My Ancestors Come From? Find Out With Pedigree Pie](https://lds365.com/2023/03/15/what-countries-do-my-ancestors-come-from/) - Pedigree Pie is a free app created by the BYU Family History Technology Lab. It uses your information in the FamilySearch Family Tree to show where your ancestors came from. Below is my Pedigree Pie. As you can see, the majority of my ancestors came from England on both my maternal and paternal side. Below - [Video: Behind the Scenes of General Conference: Broadcast Team](https://lds365.com/2025/09/23/video-behind-the-scenes-of-general-conference-broadcast-team/) - The Church has released a new video to its “Behind the Scenes of General Conference” series that highlights the broadcast team. They perform some of of the countless tasks that thousands of employees and volunteers on various teams perform every six months to ensure the worldwide general conference is executed successfully. Watch the video below - [EnglishConnect Expands Program to 50+ Languages](https://lds365.com/2025/09/24/englishconnect-expands-program-to-50-languages/) - EnglishConnect is an English language learning program offered by the Church and is available to anyone who wants to improve their English skills. EnglishConnect materials are now available in over 50 languages and are used in more than 180 countries. Visit EnglishConnect.org to join a group, invite a friend, or learn how to start a - [Unbroken: A Movie About Forgiveness](https://lds365.com/2015/01/06/unbroken-a-movie-about-forgiveness/) - The movie Unbroken recounts the incredible life of Olympian and war hero Louie Zamperini, whose plane was shot down in WWII, survived in a raft for 47 days, and then was brutally abused in a prisoner-of-war camp for years. Through it all, his spirit could not be broken. He survived against incredible odds. Below is the movie trailer: It - [Weekend Movie Pick: Homestead](https://lds365.com/2025/10/10/weekend-movie-pick-homestead/) - This week's movie pick is Homestead, which is an original production by Angel Studios. (See other "Weekend Movie Picks.") In the movie, a nuclear bomb detonates and residents flee to the mountains to escape the blast. One family has prepared and have a homestead, which runs off the grid with its own supply of energy, - [12 More Hymns, Including One From President Nelson](https://lds365.com/2025/09/19/12-more-hymns-including-one-from-president-nelson/) - The Church has released 12 more hymns and songs as part of the process for the publication of the new global hymnbook, Hymns—For Home and Church. They are now available in the Gospel Library, on the Sacred Music app, and at music.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. These hymns and songs have been approved by the First Presidency and the - [Mormon Channel Is Now Latter-day Saints Channel](https://lds365.com/2019/09/18/mormon-channel-is-now-latter-day-saints-channel/) - Editors Note (September 2025): Gospel Stream has replaced the Mormon Channel, Saints Channel, and Gospel Media apps, which are no longer available for download and won’t be supported on devices where they have been downloaded previously. The Mormon Channel has changed its name to Saints Channel (ChurchofJesusChrist.org/media/collection/saints-channel-studio). This adjustment mirrors the correct name of those - [Saints Channel Studios Features Latter-day Saint Musicians](https://lds365.com/2021/05/20/saints-channel-studios-features-latter-day-saint-musicians/) - Editors Note (September 2025): Gospel Stream has replaced the Mormon Channel, Saints Channel, and Gospel Media apps, which are no longer available for download and won’t be supported on devices where they have been downloaded previously. The Church's Saints Channel Studios is producing a series of videos featuring Latter-day Saint musical artists. In the videos, - [Gospel Stream: The Church's New TV & Mobile Streaming App Allows Safe Viewing of Church Videos & Broadcasts](https://lds365.com/2023/09/18/gospel-stream-the-churchs-new-tv-mobile-streaming-app-allows-safe-viewing-of-church-videos-broadcasts/) - The Church's new Gospel Stream mobile and TV streaming (OTT) app makes it simpler and safer to view videos and broadcasts. This ad-free, safe environment will make it easier to access resources to teach the gospel at home, in Sunday meetings, and in seminary or other non-Sunday activities. Gospel Stream is now available for download - [First Presidency Christmas Devotional, December 8, 2019](https://lds365.com/2019/12/04/first-presidency-christmas-devotional-december-8-2019/) - The First Presidency’s Christmas devotional will be broadcast on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. MST. The program, originating from the Conference Center, will include Christmas messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church. The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will provide the music. View Live View a live stream of the - [Gospel Topics: Patriarchal Blessings](https://lds365.com/2013/08/12/gospel-topics-patriarchal-blessings/) - Have you received your patriarchal blessing? Every worthy, baptized member is entitled to and should receive a patriarchal blessing. Learn about patriarchal blessings in the Gospel Topics section of the Church website. For instructions on how to access a digital copy of your patriarchal blessing, see How to Access Your Patriarchal Blessing. Learn more about - [Digital Copies of LDS Patriarchal Blessings](https://lds365.com/2016/01/25/digital-copies-of-lds-patriarchal-blessings/) - For current instructions on accessing a digital copy of your patriarchal blessing, see How to Access Your Patriarchal Blessing. Did you know that you can request an electronic copy of your patriarchal blessing that you can view online or download to your computer or smart phone? You can also get copies of blessings for deceased direct-line ancestors, deceased - [How to Prepare for and Use a Patriarchal Blessing](https://lds365.com/2022/05/09/how-to-prepare-for-and-use-a-patriarchal-blessing/) - Every worthy, baptized member of the Church is entitled to and should receive a patriarchal blessing, which provides inspired direction from the Lord. Patriarchal blessings include a declaration of a person’s lineage in the house of Israel and contain personal counsel from the Lord. Prepare to Receive a Patriarchal Blessing Strive for personal worthiness. There - [How to Understand Your Patriarchal Blessing](https://lds365.com/2022/01/06/how-to-understand-your-patriarchal-blessing/) - When was the last time you read your patriarchal blessing? In a world full of important decisions, your patriarchal blessing serves as a personal compass to help guide you through the challenges of mortality. A patriarchal blessing is a revelation to the recipient … to protect, inspire, and motivate activity and righteousness. A patriarchal blessing - [Top 5 Questions about Patriarchal Blessings](https://lds365.com/2020/09/10/top-5-questions-about-patriarchal-blessings/) - Consultants from the Church History Library have compiled a list of the most common questions they have received about patriarchal blessings. Below are the top five questions and answers on patriarchal blessings from the article "Ask Us: Top Five Reference Questions about Patriarchal Blessings." 1. How can I get a copy of my patriarchal blessing? - [Helping Children Prepare for Patriarchal Blessings](https://lds365.com/2019/08/15/helping-children-prepare-for-patriarchal-blessings/) - Every worthy, baptized member is entitled to and should receive a patriarchal blessing, which provides inspired direction from the Lord. Patriarchal blessings include a declaration of a person’s lineage in the house of Israel and contain personal counsel from the Lord. As a person studies his or her patriarchal blessing and follows the counsel it - [Digital Copies of LDS Patriarchal Blessings](https://lds365.com/2017/06/14/digital-copies-of-lds-patriarchal-blessings-2/) - For current instructions on accessing a digital copy of your patriarchal blessing, see How to Access Your Patriarchal Blessing. Did you know that you can request an electronic copy of your patriarchal blessing that you can view online or download to your computer or smart phone? You can also get copies of blessings for deceased direct-line ancestors, deceased children, - [Request a Digital Copy of Your Patriarchal Blessing](https://lds365.com/2019/08/13/request-a-digital-copy-of-your-patriarchal-blessing/) - For current instructions on accessing a digital copy of your patriarchal blessing, see How to Access Your Patriarchal Blessing. Did you know that you can request an electronic copy of your patriarchal blessing that you can view online or download to your computer or smart phone? You can also get copies of blessings for deceased direct-line ancestors, deceased children, - [Patriarchal Blessing Request](https://lds365.com/2012/04/11/patriarchal-blessing-request/) - For current instructions on accessing a digital copy of your patriarchal blessing, see How to Access Your Patriarchal Blessing. Did you know that you can request online a copy of patriarchal blessings? You may request a copy of your own patriarchal blessing or that of a deceased, direct-line ancestor. Patriarchal blessings are given to worthy members - [At What Age Should You Receive a Patriarchal Blessing?](https://lds365.com/2025/02/28/at-what-age-should-you-receive-a-patriarchal-blessing/) - Every worthy, baptized member is entitled to receive a patriarchal blessing, which provides inspired direction from Heavenly Father. The Church has not set a specific minimum age for receiving a patriarchal blessing. The person should be young enough that many important decisions in life are still ahead. Older adults are also encouraged to receive their - [VidAngel: Watch Movies Without All The Bad Stuff](https://lds365.com/2025/08/26/vidangel-watch-movies-without-all-the-bad-stuff/) - With VidAngel, you can filter movies and TV shows from your streaming services to cut out things your family doesn't want to see. VidAngel was created by an LDS entrepreneur to help you filter out of movies and TV shows the violence, sex, and language that your family doesn't want to see. The company tags - [EnglishConnect for Missionaries Helps Missionaries Learn English](https://lds365.com/2022/02/03/englishconnect-for-missionaries-helps-missionaries-learn-english/) - Missions are now implementing a new program to help young, non-native-English-speaking missionaries learn English. EnglishConnect for Missionaries helps missionaries learn English to increase educational and employment opportunities as they prepare to lead and support families when they return home. Missionaries may be approved to study English using EnglishConnect for Missionaries for up to one hour every - [Ordinance Preparation Tool](https://lds365.com/2025/09/18/ordinance-preparation-tool/) - Ordinance Preparation is an online system to assist members and priesthood leaders as they complete the administrative and spiritual tasks related to receiving temple ordinances. This new tool guides priesthood leaders and members through the process of verifying membership and ordinance records. Priesthood leaders use this tool when issuing temple recommends to members to receive - [Friend to Friend Broadcast for Children, September 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/09/10/friend-to-friend-broadcast-for-children-september-2025/) - If you missed the Friend to Friend broadcast, “Sharing Jesus’s Love Through Service,” with Elder and Sister Kearon, it's not too late to watch it with your children. The broadcast contained messages from Elder Patrick Kearon and the Primary General Presidency, as well as music and stories from children around the world. The 15-minute Friend - [YouTube Accounts for First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve](https://lds365.com/2025/09/17/youtube-accounts-for-first-presidency-and-quorum-of-the-twelve/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has introduced YouTube Channels for each member of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. First Presidency @Russell_M_Nelson @Dallin_H_Oaks @HenryB.Eyring Quorum of the Twelve Apostles @JeffreyR.Holland @DieterF.Uchtdorf @DavidA.Bednar @Quentin_L_Cook @D.ToddChristofferson @NeilL.Andersen @RonaldA.Rasband @GaryE.Stevenson @DaleG.Renlund @Gerrit_W_Gong @Ulisses.Soares @Patrick.Kearon See a list of all the Church's YouTube - [What Pageants Are Offered By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?](https://lds365.com/2025/09/11/what-pageants-are-offered-by-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints/) - The following are the pageants sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Nauvoo and British Pageants The Nauvoo Pageant and the British Pageant are outdoor theatrical productions held in Nauvoo, Illinois, each July and August. The Nauvoo Pageant celebrates the faith, sacrifice, and community spirit of early members of the Church who - [Russell M. Nelson: We All Deserve Dignity and Respect](https://lds365.com/2025/09/05/russell-m-nelson-we-all-deserve-dignity-and-respect/) - As President Russell M. Nelson approaches his 101th birthday, he just published an op-ed article in TIME magazine titled "We All Deserve Dignity and Respect." It highlights not only his remarkable life and leadership, but also the spiritual insights that have helped so many navigate personal trials and find renewed faith in Jesus Christ. President - [Dry Bar Clean Standup Comedy](https://lds365.com/2025/09/15/dry-bar-clean-standup-comedy/) - I love to watch standup comedy and have written several articles about Studio C, Humor U, and various clean standup comedians. One of my favorites is Dry Bar Comedy, the only clean stand-up comedy venue in Utah. They keep comedy "safe for work" and funny for everyone. They hold live comedy shows at their venue in - [Worldwide Event for Youth “Look Unto Christ," October 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/09/05/worldwide-event-for-youth-look-unto-christ-october-2025/) - President Jeffrey R. Holland, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, has prepared a special message for youth. His message will be included in the October 2025 youth broadcast. President Emily Belle Freeman, Young Women General President, and President Timothy L. Farnes, Young Men General President, will also share messages inspired by the - [11 Questions and Answers About Mental Health](https://lds365.com/2025/09/04/11-questions-and-answers-about-mental-health/) - Finding joy in the gospel of Jesus Christ while balancing mental health challenges can sometimes feel impossible. Forces that are difficult to control can prevent us from feeling the influence of the Holy Ghost, perhaps making us question why we keep trying. Although the Lord has not revealed all the answers to our heartfelt pleadings, - [How to Plan a Latter-day Saint Wedding](https://lds365.com/2025/09/12/how-to-plan-a-latter-day-saint-wedding/) - LDS365 has prepared a guide to help you plan a Latter-day Saint wedding, with tips and resources to help couples, parents, and Church leaders make it a meaningful and memorable celebration. This guide can help you make decisions and plan details of your wedding so that your special day can be memorable and you can - [How To Plan a Latter-day Saint Funeral](https://lds365.com/2025/08/08/how-to-plan-a-latter-day-saint-funeral/) - This article is available as a free downloadable PDF. See other how-to guides on LDS365. This article explains how to plan and hold a funeral for a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When a member of the Church dies, family members should immediately contact the bishop or the Relief Society - [Happy 101th Birthday, President Russell M. Nelson](https://lds365.com/2025/09/01/happy-101th-birthday-president-russell-m-nelson/) - On September 9, 2025, President Russell M. Nelson turns 101 years old. He is the oldest living leader of a global church. President Nelson is well known as a peacemaker. He championed a partnership between the Church and the NAACP. He promotes interfaith dialogue. He led the Church’s support for compromises between LGBTQ rights and - [How to Print Your Church Donor Statement For Tithing Declaration 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/09/03/how-to-print-your-church-donor-statement-for-tithing-declaration-2025/) - Tithing declaration (formerly "tithing settlement") begins September 1 and continues through December 15. To prepare for meeting with the bishop in tithing declaration, here are instructions on how to print your donor statement. Go to donations.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. (Or navigate to it on ChurchofJesusChrist.org by logging in and clicking Resources in the upper right corner, and then - [LDS Church Releases Standard Missionary Interview Questions](https://lds365.com/2017/10/20/lds-church-releases-standard-missionary-interview-questions/) - Today, the First Presidency sent a letter to bishops and stake presidents with a list of standardized missionary recommendation interview questions for interviewing full-time missionary candidates. (See General Handbook, 24.4.2.) There are standard interview questions for baptism and temple recommends, but until now, there has not been a standard set of questions for prospective missionaries - [LDS Gospel Library Mobile Applications](https://lds365.com/2010/06/26/lds-gospel-library-mobile-applications/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released additional mobile applications for the Mormon Channel and Gospel Library. The Gospel Library application allows you to download and study materials published by the Church on your mobile device. It allows you to search, bookmark, annotate, link, and highlight content from the scriptures, general conference - [Sharing News About the Church Online](https://lds365.com/2010/03/13/sharing_news_church_online/) - A recent poll by the Pew Forum shows that the Internet is now the third-highest platform for receiving news coverage. So, what can members of the Church do to help shape public perceptions, conversations, and media-talk news about the LDS Church online? Here are some suggestions adapted from a blog by the More Good Foundation: Bookmark your local - [Learn About Church Education Options in LiveStreams Sept 9-10, 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/08/29/learn-about-church-education-options-in-livestreams-sept-9-10/) - Leaders, parents, and youth can learn more about various options in the Church Educational System (CES) through two livestream events in September, hosted by Brigham Young University, BYU–Hawaii, BYU–Idaho, BYU–Pathway Worldwide, Ensign College, and Seminaries and Institutes. Parent and Leader LiveStream The parent and leader livestream Go Beyond the Brochure is Tuesday, September 9, 7:00 p.m. - [Updated Version of Illustrated D&C Stories Now Available in Print](https://lds365.com/2025/09/01/updated-version-of-illustrated-dc-stories-now-available-in-print/) - Last year, the Church began publishing online an updated edition of the illustrated Doctrine and Covenants Stories to support the Come, Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants and Church history in 2025. The printed version in English is now available to purchase at distribution centers or online at store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Additional languages will be - [New Church Roku Channel Streams LDS Content to Your TV](https://lds365.com/2011/07/21/new-church-roku-channel-streams-lds-content-to-your-tv/) - Read an updated article on how to stream Internet TV into your home easily and at low cost. Editor's note (January 2, 2025): The Mormon Channel has been renamed Saints Channel. Today, there are various ways to stream movies, shows, news, radio, and other entertainment on your television using a high-speed Internet connection. Roku, Boxee, and - [Joseph Smith Papers: Histories, Vol. 2: Assigned Histories, 1831-1847](https://lds365.com/2012/09/25/joseph-smith-papers-histories-vol-2-assigned-histories-1831-1847/) - This afternoon, I attended a blogger event to celebrate the publication of the latest volume of The Joseph Smith Papers by the Church Historian’s Press. Joseph Smith Papers: Histories, Volume 2: Assigned Histories, 1831-1847 is the second in this two-volume series. Although the two volumes overlap in timeframe, they contain different kinds of histories: volume 1 - [Watch Out for Phishing Scams](https://lds365.com/2006/11/17/watch-out-for-phishing-scams/) - In 2004, 57 million U.S. adults received phishing e-mails. In 2006, that’s up to 109 million. I get several a day among the dozens of spam e-mails I receive. Why? Because phishing works! Financial losses from phishing attacks rose to more than $2.8 billion in 2006. Even though people are getting wiser to phishing scams, - [VidAngel: Watch Movies Without Violence and Swearing](https://lds365.com/2016/04/21/vidangel-watch-movies-without-violence-and-swearing/) - With VidAngel, you can filter movies from your streaming services to cut out things your family doesn't want to see. VidAngel was created by an LDS entrepreneur to help you filter out of movies and TV shows the violence, sex, and language that your family doesn't want to see. The company tags all the scenes - [Movie: Tim Timmerman, Hope of America](https://lds365.com/2017/02/16/movie-tim-timmerman-hope-of-america/) - The movie Tim Timmerman, Hope of America opens in theaters in Utah on March 2. In this movie, it’s 1994. Mount Vista High’s student body president Tim Timmerman has aspirations of attending Yale and becoming a famous politician. Tim realizes the quickest path to Washington is befriending Sydney and rubbing shoulders with her father, Senator Anderson. Nothing - [Organize a Community Project to Document Gravestones](https://lds365.com/2025/08/27/organize-a-community-project-to-document-gravestones/) - BillionGraves has published a guide on how to organize a community project to document gravestones, ensuring vital historical records endure for future generations. "10 Steps to Planning a Group Cemetery Event" provides: Step-by-Step Guidance. Learn how to select a cemetery, coordinate volunteers, and capture GPS-linked gravestone photos efficiently. Community Impact. Unite your group in a meaningful service - [Media Multitasking Among American Youth](https://lds365.com/2007/01/11/media-multitasking-among-american-youth/) - A reader posted a comment on my About page about recent research by the Kaiser Foundation on the subject of media multitasking among American youth. Their report explores how pervasive media multitasking is among young people, potential cognitive and social development implications, and which teens are most likely to multitask. You can read the Key - [New LDS Facility Issue Reporting App (FIR)](https://lds365.com/2016/01/19/new-lds-facility-issue-reporting-app/) - Facilities Issue Reporting (FIR) is an application that allows Latter-day Saint unit leaders to report issues to local facilities management. A leaky faucet, a damaged wall, and a malfunctioning heating or cooling system are just a few examples of the maintenance work performed by local facilities management. FIR simplifies the interactions between facilities management offices - [LDS Church Employment Resources](https://lds365.com/2013/05/28/church-employment-resources/) - Ever wonder what LDS Employment Resources does? In 2012, they helped 106,165 people find a job. Impressive! Enjoy the infographic below, then check out Church employment resources. - [Book of Mormon Stories in 11 Languages](https://lds365.com/2012/01/17/book-of-mormon-stories-in-11-languages/) - The newest version of the Book of Mormon stories is now available in 10 additional languages. In September, we told you about this new version of the Book of Mormon Stories that features a method of animation called parallax, where images are cut into individual pieces and moved around to create a three-dimensional look. In some - [Don’t Wait for Retirement to Be a Senior Service Missionary](https://lds365.com/2025/08/22/dont-wait-for-retirement-to-be-a-senior-service-missionary/) - You and your spouse may have planned to serve a senior mission after you retire. But did you know you don’t have to wait for retirement, or for better health, or for the perfect family situation to serve a senior service mission? You can be called as a senior service missionary beginning at age 26. - [Video "Become"](https://lds365.com/2025/08/28/lds-video-become/) - In the Church video "Become," a young man struggles to discover his identity and his reason for being after the loss of both of his parents. Reaching adulthood, he fulfilled his dreams of attending college through hard work and perseverance. In the process, he learned how to allow the Spirit to guide his daily actions. - [Ideas for Leaders: Tithing Declaration 2025](https://lds365.com/2025/08/18/ideas-for-leaders-tithing-declaration-2025/) - From September 1 until December 15, bishops and branch presidents are asked to meet with members of the Church for a tithing declaration interview. This is a yearly opportunity for families to meet with the bishop to discuss their payment of tithing. This is primarily a learning experience for children, youth, and adults to focus - [New Ward Web Pages and Activity Sharing Resources](https://lds365.com/2025/08/14/new-ward-web-pages-and-activity-sharing-resources/) - New ward web pages and Activity Sharing resources help members invite their friends to activities and Sunday worship services, providing a simple way to "love, share and invite." Using the ward website and activity sharing features, friends who are searching online for local activities can find events and RSVP. Watch the video below, "Share: Ward Websites: - [What Happens to Your Facebook Account When You Die?](https://lds365.com/2025/08/21/what-happens-to-your-facebook-account-when-you-die/) - Facebook provides options you can select for what you want done with your Facebook account when you die. A Legacy Contact is a person you choose to manage your profile after you pass away. This person can post a memorial message, respond to friend requests, and manage tribute posts. They can also download a copy of - [Google Photos Adds AI-Powered Features](https://lds365.com/2025/08/12/google-photos-ai-features/) - Google Photos has released some new features powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Photo-to-Video The photo-to-video feature in Google photos can turn any photo into a six-second video animation. Today, there are two options: “Subtle movements” adds gentle, cinematic motion to your photo, like a slow pan or zoom effect. It is meant to preserve the - [Translation of the Book of Mormon](https://lds365.com/2025/08/20/translation-of-the-book-of-mormon/) - Did you know that Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon in 65 working days? With a total of 492 manuscript pages, that's a rate of 7.5 pages per day. Here are some resources to learn more about how the Book of Mormon was translated: "Book of Mormon Translation" in Gospel Topics "Book of Mormon - [Pause and Take a Break from Technology](https://lds365.com/2025/08/15/pause-and-take-a-break-from-technology/) - Knowing when to pause and step away from technology can be a powerful habit that helps us take charge of our technology use. Here are some thoughts to consider and discuss with your family. Pause and choose something better. Talk about situations when it’s helpful to turn off devices or silence notifications and find something - [Video: Living With an Eating Disorder](https://lds365.com/2025/08/19/lds-video-living-with-an-eating-disorder/) - As a young teen, Chaun wanted nothing more than to be loved and accepted. Years later, she realized that God's love and acceptance matters most and that it would always be there for her. Learn how Chaun gained a better perspective about her eating disorder in the Church video "Living With an Eating Disorder." Learn - [Planning Your Digital Afterlife: What Happens to Your Digital Information When You Die?](https://lds365.com/2023/08/16/planning-your-digital-afterlife-what-happens-to-your-digital-information-when-you-die/) - Article updated, August 11, 2025. In this increasingly digital age, much of our social and financial information lives in the cloud. Photos, social media accounts, financial accounts, Church records, and other digital files all have value. Since this digital information will outlive us, it is important to determine how you want that information handled after - [Additional Resources for 2025 Come, Follow Me](https://lds365.com/2025/01/08/additional-resources-for-2025-come-follow-me/) - Last week, I listed a number of Church-produced resources you can use in your study of the Doctrine and Covenants during the year 2025. This article contains references to podcasts and study resources created by members that you may find helpful. BOM Bites a weekday 10-minute podcast Come Follow Me resources by Scripture Central Come - [Video: LDS Missionaries Playing Basketball](https://lds365.com/2013/08/14/video-lds-missionaries-playing-basketball/) - A video of two LDS missionaries playing basketball in shirts and ties has gone viral. The missionaries first miss a few shots, but then as the game truly begins, they dominate, sinking layups and nailing two dunks. The video made headlines with the crowd's surprised reactions at their athletic abilities. NPR posted the video, pointing out the friendly - [Family Christmas Videos](https://lds365.com/2016/12/24/family-christmas-videos/) - Below are Christmas videos I think you will enjoy. After you watch these videos, click the YouTube logo in the bottom right of the videos so you can go to YouTube and click Like. That will make them more popular on YouTube so they will be more likely to be seen by others. If you see ## Pages - [Homepage](https://lds365.com/) - Learn about LDS resources from the Church and from members around the world. How to use social media and technology to share goodness and bless your family. - [Church LDS Websites](https://lds365.com/official-church-web-sites/) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsors many websites for the benefit of Church members, news media, and others who are interested in learning more about the Church. You can tell if a site is from the Church because it will have the Church logo. 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Learn about new or updated Church websites, videos, digital publications, training, music, - [Privacy Policy](https://lds365.com/privacy-policy/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Last Modified: July 16, 2018. This Privacy Policy is effective as of July 5, 2018 (“Effective Date”). The privacy of your personal information is important to us. You can visit most of our websites and use our applications without providing any personal information. When personal information is requested, we strive - [Church LDS YouTube Channels](https://lds365.com/official-lds-church-youtube-channels/) - YouTube is a video-sharing site created for uploading and sharing videos. These videos can be viewed worldwide by accessing YouTube.com. Read about Church social media pages. The following are the YouTube channels of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints YouTube account (youtube.com/ChurchofJesusChrist), formerly Mormon Channel, - [LDS Hashtags](https://lds365.com/lds-hashtags/) - Many social media sites let you categorize your posts by using hashtags. Hashtags consist of a pound sign (#) followed by a key word(s). These subject tags can be searched on sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Flickr, and Tumblr to find information about a given topic. For example, #ChurchofJesusChrist and #LatterDaySaints are common - [Church Accounts on X (formerly known as “Twitter”)](https://lds365.com/official-lds-church-twitter-accounts/) - X (formerly known as “Twitter”) is a social networking and microblogging website. It lets you “tweet” (broadcast) brief messages on your profile page. You can connect with others by following (subscribing to receive) their tweets. Read more about Church social media accounts. The following are the X accounts of The Church of Jesus Christ of - [Church LDS Facebook Pages](https://lds365.com/official-lds-church-pages-on-facebook/) - Facebook is one of the largest social networking sites on the internet, with more than three billion active monthly users worldwide. Users create a profile page and then connect it with the profile pages of their friends and family. They can share status updates, photos, videos, event invitations, and links to other websites. The following - [LDS Mobile Apps From the Church](https://lds365.com/official-lds-church-mobile-apps/) - Below is a list of the mobile applications provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Find links to these apps at mobile.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Become. It guides you through simple spiritual exercises to grow closer to Jesus Christ. See become.ComeUntoChrist.org. Bible Videos. The Life of Jesus Christ Bible Videos are available online at biblevideos.ChurchofJesusChrist.org, but are - [Church LDS Instagram Handles](https://lds365.com/lds-church-on-instagram/) - Instagram is a fun, fast, and simple way to share your life through photos and short videos. Take a picture, add a filter if you'd like, and instantly share it for all your Instagram followers to see. Instagram is a creative visual tool to help you stay connected with friends and family. The following - [Translations of the Book of Mormon](https://lds365.com/translations-of-the-book-of-mormon/) - The standard works of scripture recognized by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price. Printed versions of the scriptures are available in various sizes, bindings, and colors. Audio recordings are also available in many languages. 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Also see a list of all the major websites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Type this... To reach this... ap.ChurchofJesusChrist.org Aaronic Priesthood (ChurchofJesusChrist.org/callings/aaronic-priesthood) AdoptionServices. ChurchofJesusChrist.org Adoption - [Consejos para líderes sobre la atracción al miso sexo](https://lds365.com/consejos-para-lideres-sobre-la-atraccion-al-miso-sexo/) - por Jason Park Informacion para líderes de la iglesia sobre el apoyo a las personas que enfrentan el desafío de la atracción al mismo sexo Gracias por esta oportunidad de conversar sobre un tema tan importante. Su atención muestra su dedicación a su llamamiento y el amor por la gente que guían espiritualmente. Siempre estamos - [Bible, LDS Editions](https://lds365.com/bible-lds-editions/) - The standard works of scripture recognized by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price. Printed versions of the scriptures are available in various sizes, bindings, and colors. Audio recordings are also available in many languages, as indicated in - [Translations of the Triple Combination, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price](https://lds365.com/translations-of-the-triple-combination-and-dcpgp/) - The standard works of scripture recognized by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include the Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price. Printed versions of the scriptures are available in various sizes, bindings, and colors. Audio recordings are also available in many languages, as indicated in - [Learning Through Life's Trials](https://lds365.com/learning-through-lifes-trials/) - This article reviews the nature, origins, and purposes of adversity and includes suggestions on how to patiently trust in the Lord and His eternal plan and how to use these trials to learn and grow stronger. You can choose to see a trial as a roadblock or an expressway. If you see it as a roadblock, - [Rights and Use](https://lds365.com/rights-and-use/) - Rights and Use Information (Updated July 5, 2018) By using this site, you agree to the conditions set forth below (this "Agreement"). If you disagree with any of the conditions of this Agreement, do not use this site. We reserve the right to change this Agreement at any time, so please check for changes to - [Spanish (Español)](https://lds365.com/spanish-espanol/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”3.11.1″ meta=”off” featured_image=”off” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.11.1″]The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Spanish: Libros Cómo comprender problemas homosexuales de los hombres: Una introducción para los Santos de los Últimos Días por Jason Park. Un libro de 48 páinas que da resumen de las atracciones al mismo sexo - [Portuguese (Português)](https://lds365.com/portuguese-portugues/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Portuguese (Português): DEUS AMA SEUS FILHOS, [God Loveth His Children] booklet Ajudar Os Que Lutam Contra a Atração pelo Mesmo Sexo, Liahona, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Same-Gender Attraction by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Liahona, March 1996, pp. 14-25. Resources in Brazil: Exodus do Brasil - [Download ePub eBook of Learning Through Life's Trials](https://lds365.com/download-epub-ebook-of-learning-through-lifes-trials/) - Download free PDF of the e-book Learning Through Life's Trials. See more information. - [Life's Challenges](https://lds365.com/living-with-lifes-challenges-365-days-a-year/) - Living LDS 365 With Life’s Challenges Visit the following pages to find resources and encouragement on how to live with life’s challenges 365 days a year. Abuse Depression Disabilities Suicide Mental Health Pornography Same-Sex Attraction General Resources About Life’s Challenges Learning Through Life’s Trials by Larry Richman. Reviews the nature, origins, and purposes of adversity and - [Best LDS Resources to Help with Depression](https://lds365.com/best-lds-resources-to-help-with-depression/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”3.9″][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.6″]Our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships can be severely affected by mental health challenges or mental illness. The following is a curated list of the very best LDS resources that may help you learn about depression and find - [Best LDS Resources to Help with Abuse](https://lds365.com/best-lds-resources-to-help-with-abuse/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”3.11.1″][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″] Abuse is the neglect or mistreatment of others (such as a child or spouse, the elderly, the disabled, or anyone else) in such a way that causes physical, emotional, or sexual harm. It goes against the - [Best LDS Resources to Help with Suicide](https://lds365.com/suicide/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”3.9″][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″] The rising suicide rate is an issue of great concern. Life is a precious gift from God and each suicide is a tragedy. Our hearts and prayers go out to all who are affected - [Best LDS Resources to Help with Mental Health](https://lds365.com/best-lds-resources-to-help-with-mental-health/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”4.6.6″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.6.6″][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.6.6″][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.6″]Our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships can be severely affected by mental health challenges or mental illness. The following is a curated list of the very best LDS resources that may help you learn about mental health - [German (Deutsch)](https://lds365.com/german-deutsch/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in German (Deutsch): GOTT LIEBT SEINE KINDER, [God Loveth His Children] booklet in German Wie man jemandem hilft, der sich zum eigenen Geschlecht hingezogen fühlt, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Mitgefühl für jene, die zu kämpfen haben, Liahona, September 2004, Seiten 20-24 (My Battle - [Guide for Family, Friends, and Church Leaders on Same-Sex Attraction](https://lds365.com/guide-for-family-friends-and-church-leaders-on-same-sex-attraction/) - People who experience same-sex attraction often feel intense shame, worthlessness, and fear of rejection. They may feel conflicted about how to reconcile their experience with the principles of the gospel. Acknowledge the person's faith and courage in disclosing his or her same-sex attraction and help relieve the shame he or she may feel. Reassure the - [Atracción hacia personas del mismo sexo](https://lds365.com/atraccion-hacia-personas-del-mismo-sexo/) - Una entrevista realizada a los élder Dallin H. Oaks y al élder Lance B. Wickman. Fuente: newsroom.lds.org Entrevista se llevó a cabo en 2006 con el élder Dallin H. Oaks, miembro del Quórum de los Doce Apóstoles de la Iglesia, y el élder Lance B. Wickman, miembro de los Setenta. El continuo debate público sobre - [Polski (Polish)](https://lds365.com/polski-polish/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Polski (Polish): http://www.odwaga.oaza.pl/ http://www.pascha.pl/ These resources are not from the Church. - [Ukrainian (Українська)](https://lds365.com/ukrainian-українська/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Ukrainian (Українська): God Loveth His Children booklet - [Tongan (Lea Fakatonga)](https://lds365.com/tongan-lea-fakatonga/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Tongan (Lea Fakatonga): God Loveth His Children booklet Same-Gender Attraction by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Liahona, March 1996, pp. 14-25. - [Thai (Tภาษาไทย)](https://lds365.com/thai-tภาษาไทย/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Thai (Tภาษาไทย): God Loveth His Children booklet Same-Gender Attraction by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Liahona, March 1996, pp. 14-25. - [Tahitian](https://lds365.com/tahitian/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Tahitian: UA HERE TE ATUA I TA’NA MAU TAMARII [God Loveth His Children] booklet - [Tagalog](https://lds365.com/tagalog/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Tagalog: MAHAL NG DIYOS ANG KANYANG MGA ANAK [God Loveth His Children] booklet - [Swedish (Svenska)](https://lds365.com/swedish-svenska/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Swedish (Svenska): GUD ÄLSKAR SINA BARN [God Loveth His Children] booklet Hjälpa dem som kämpar med dragning till personer av samma kön, Liahona, October 2007, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Same-Gender Attraction by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Liahona, March 1996, pp. 14-25. - [Samoan (Gagana Samoa)](https://lds365.com/samoan-gagana-samoa/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Samoan (Gagana Samoa): E ALOFA LE ATUA I ANA FANAU, [God Loveth His Children] booklet Same-Gender Attraction by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Liahona, March 1996, pp. 14-25. - [Русский (Russian)](https://lds365.com/русский-russian/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Русский (Russian): God Loveth His Children booklet Liahona, October 2007, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland - [Română (Romanian)](https://lds365.com/romana-romanian/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Română (Romanian): We have identified a Romanian website that contains useful information: Sperantă si Vindecare Pentru Homosexuali. - [Japanese (日本人)](https://lds365.com/japanese-日本人/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Japanese (日本人): 神はその子供たちを愛す[God Loveth His Children] Same-Gender Attraction, by Elder Dallin H. Oaks,Liahona, March 1996, pp. 14-25. - [Norwegian (Norsk)](https://lds365.com/norwegian-norsk/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Norwegian (Norsk): GUD ELSKER SINE BARN booklet Hjelp for personer som tiltrekkes av samme kjønn, Liahona, October 2007, Av eldste Jeffrey R. Holland Tiltrukket Av Samme Kjonn Av eldste Dallin H. Oaks,Lys Over Norge, Mars 1996, pp. 14-25. - [Korean](https://lds365.com/korean/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Korean: Same-Gender Attraction by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Liahona, March 1996, pp. 14-25. 하나님께서는 그분의 자녀를 사랑하십니다 [God Loveth His Children] booklet - [Italian (Italiano)](https://lds365.com/italian-italiano/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Italian (Italiano): DIO AMA I SUOI FIGLIOLI IO AMA I SUOI FIGLIOLI, booklet Come aiutare coloro che hanno problemi con l’attrazione verso lo stesso sesso, Liahona, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland "L'Attrazione tra persone dello stesso sesso," per Anziano Dallin H. Oaks, Liahona, - [Íslenska (Icelandic)](https://lds365.com/islenska-icelandic/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Íslenska (Icelandic): Same-Gender Attraction by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Liahona, March 1996, pp. 14-25. - [Bahasa (Indonesia)](https://lds365.com/bahasa-indonesia/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Bahasa (Indonesia): ALLAH MENGASIHI ANAK-ANAK-NYA [God Loveth His Children] booklet Daya Tarik Sesama Jenis, [Same-Gender Attraction] by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Liahona, March 1996, pp. 14-25. - [Hungarian (Magyar)](https://lds365.com/hungarian-magyar/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Hungarian (Magyar): ISTEN SZERETI GYERMEKEIT [God Loveth His Children] booklet Same-Gender Attraction by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Liahona, March 1996, pp. 14-25. - [French (Français)](https://lds365.com/french-francais/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in French (Français): Liahona, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Same-Gender Attraction by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Liahona, March 1996, pp. 14-25. DIEU AIME SES ENFANTS, [God Loveth His Children] booklet in French L'Homosexualité: les myths et les faits (Homosexuality: the myths and the facts) - [Suomi (Finnish)](https://lds365.com/suomi-finnish/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”3.11.1″ meta=”off” featured_image=”off” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.11.1″]The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Suomi (Finnish): Kuinka auttaa niitä, jotka kamppailevat samaan sukupuoleen kohdistuvan viehtymyksen kanssa, Liahona, October 2007, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Same-Gender Attraction by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Liahona, March 1996, pp. 14-25. JUMALA RAKASTAA LAPSIAAN, [God Loveth His Children] - [Fijian (Vosa vakaviti)](https://lds365.com/fijian-vosa-vakaviti/) - The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Fijian (Vosa vakaviti): SA LOMANI IRA NA LUVENA NA KALOU [God Loveth His Children] booklet - [Dutch (Nederlands)](https://lds365.com/dutch-nederlands/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”3.11.1″ meta=”off” author=”off” featured_image=”off” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.11.1″]The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Dutch (Nederlands): Hulp bieden aan wie worstelen met aantrekking tot hetzelfde geslacht, Liahona, October 2007, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Same-Gender Attraction by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Liahona, March 1996, pp. 14-25. GOD HEEFT ZIJN - [Danish (Dansk)](https://lds365.com/danish-dansk/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”3.11.1″ meta=”off” featured_image=”off” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.11.1″]The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Danish (Dansk): Hjælp til dem, der kæmper med at være tiltrukket af deres eget køn, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Liahona Tiltrukket af sit eget kon, Dallin H. Oaks, Stjernen, Marts 1996, pp. 14-25. God Loveth His Children, booklet in - [Czech (Česky)](https://lds365.com/czech-cesky/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”3.11.1″ meta=”off” featured_image=”off” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.11.1″]The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Czech (Česky): Same-Gender Attraction by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Liahona, March 1996, pp. 14-25. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Chinese](https://lds365.com/chinese/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”3.11.1″ meta=”off” featured_image=”off” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.11.1″]The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Chinese: Same-Gender Attraction, by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Liahona, March 1996, pp. 14-25. God Loveth His Children, booklet in Chinese [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Cambodian](https://lds365.com/cambodian/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”3.11.1″ meta=”off” featured_image=”off” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.11.1″]The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Cambodian: “Helping Those Who Struggle with Same-Gender Attraction,” Liahona October 2007, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Български (Bulgarian)](https://lds365.com/български-bulgarian/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”3.11.1″ meta=”off” featured_image=”off” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.11.1″]The following are helpful resources about same-sex attraction (LGBT, gay, lesbian, transgender) in Български (Bulgarian): Same-Gender Attraction by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Liahona, March 1996, pp. 14-25. 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