Policies Changed Regarding Temple Workers
The Church recently changed policies regarding temple workers. The following information was conveyed to stake and ward leaders in the notice "Temple Policy Adjustments," dated March 1, 2019: The First Presidency has approved adjustments to the following...
Temples Now Allow Cell Phones in Temple Office to Print Family Ordinance Requests
A new Church policy now allows patrons to use cell phones and other electronic devices in the temple office for printing Family Ordinance Requests and family name cards. Otherwise, cell phones and other electronic devices should be turned off and placed in a locker...
Ward Temple and Family History Work
On Thursday, February 28, Elder David A. Bednar, Elder Gary E. Stevenson, and Elder Dale G. Renlund spoke at a Temple and Family History Leadership Meeting. If you missed this inspirational, live-streamed event, you can view it online. Their messages were directed to...
Video “Love in Our Hearts” About Embracing Our Differences
In the video "Love in Our Hearts," Sister Christina B. Franco, second counselor in the Primary General Presidency discusses the importance of embracing our differences and understanding that we all have something unique to contribute in the world and in the Church....
Video: Migration: A Yearning for Home
A new Church video “Migration: A Yearning for Home” explains that the light of Christ motivates us to seek our heavenly home. What unseen force causes migrating species to return home? How do we know where to go in life? The video is narrated by Elder Dieter F....
Hymn Medley “Stay Thou Nearby”
Latter-day Saint musician Mary Hiett has composed what she calls a hymn-spirational medley of "I Stand All Amazed," "I Need Thee Every Hour," and "Abide with Me Tis' Eventide." The medley is called "Stay Thou Nearby" and it was arranged by Morgan Byer. Only a portion...
Video: Unity in Diversity: To Love Them All
In the video "To Love Them All," Elder Patrick Kearon speaks on inclusion and friendship in the Church. "One of the great lessons of the gospel is that we get so many fresh starts—that we can start again and again. And we’re here to help each other along the way." Can...
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...
Video: Journey Through Grief
From heartache to hope, take a journey through the grieving process. Watch the new Church video "Journey Through Grief," which explains that everyone processes grief differently and in their own time. The video is narrated by psychotherapist Denis Ashton and grief...
New Study Plans Feature in Gospel Library App Helps You Set Reading Goals
The new Study Plans feature in the Gospel Library app helps you set up a schedule and reminders for studying scriptures, conference talks, and lessons. If you like to make lists, set goals, and check off accomplishments, you’ll love the new Study Plans feature in the...
More Options for Missionaries to Communicate with Families
Effective immediately, full-time missionaries may communicate with their families on their weekly preparation day via text messages, online messaging, phone calls, and video chat in addition to letters and emails. The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of...
New Church Video “His Grace: Am I Beyond Saving?”
A new Church video "His Grace: Am I Beyond Saving?" helps us understand that Jesus Christ is real. Through His Atonement, we can not only change our lives, but He can change how we feel inside. Have you ever felt the burden of grief or shame? Or the feelings of...