Elder Ballard: We Need to Be Better at Answering Difficult Questions
When we come across something in Church history or when we struggle with a point of the Church's doctrine, Elder M. Russell Ballard reminds us that "There is absolutely nothing wrong with asking questions or investigating our history, doctrine, and practices. The...
Worldwide FamilySearch Indexing Event Oct. 20-22
FamilySearch invites you to participate in the annual Worldwide Indexing Event, October 20–22, 2017. Indexing is the process of viewing historical documents that FamilySearch has scanned and entering text information into a searchable database. People around the world...
How to Download LDS General Conference Video, Audio, Music
This article describes how to download video, audio, and music from the LDS general conference page at conference.lds.org (or gc.lds.org for short). In addition to the ways to download described in this article, you can access video, audio, and music from the...
LDS Church to Translate Scriptures in 34 More Languages, Releasing Online in Portions
The Church has announced translation projects for LDS scriptures, plus a new process to publish them online a portion at a time rather than waiting for the entire book to be completed. New Languages The following are the scripture translation projects approved over...
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...
“My 180” Video Series
My180 is a video series of true stories of people turning their lives around—180°—told in 180 seconds. The site has 5 videos so far. One of the stories is about a fascinating Latter-day Saint in San Francisco. The 3-part series is about the San Francisco Spider-Man,...
New Sunday Experience for LDS Adults Beginning January 2018
In August, the Church announced changes to the schedule and content of Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society meetings beginning in January, 2018. A wrapper on the October issue of the Ensign and Liahona magazines gives more information about this new Sunday...
#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...
Music Video: Who You Are – I Am a Child of God
LDS singer Monica Moore Smith just released a music video "Who You Are - I Am a Child of God." She spent months coordinating with women of all different backgrounds. You may recognize Al Fox Carraway, Jenn Blossil, Bri Ray, Maddie Wilson, and others. She asked them if...
Text of LDS General Conference, October 2017
The official English text for all the conference talks is now available at conference.lds.org and will appear in the Gospel Library app in the morning. Text in many languages will be posted over the next several days. At conference.lds.org, click the title of the talk...
Funeral Plans for LDS Apostle Elder Robert D. Hales
Funeral services for Elder Robert D Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be held in the Tabernacle on Temple Square Friday, October 6, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. MDT. The funeral will be open to the public ages 8...
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...
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