by Larry Richman | Nov 8, 2022
In 2022, Light the World giving machines will be available in 17 states in the United States and in five other countries—Australia, Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, and the Philippines. Plus, the giving machines are now available online at LightTheWorld.org/give. The annual...
by Larry Richman | Oct 1, 2022
In General Conference today, President Dallin H. Oaks reported that in the year 2022, the Church donated over $906 million to humanitarian causes, plus six million hours of labor donated by members, plus untold donations of money, time, and goods individually by...
by Larry Richman | Aug 26, 2022
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...
by Larry Richman | Aug 13, 2022
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...
by Larry Richman | Jun 22, 2022
To simplify the donation process, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has simplified the donation categories. General Offerings. This new donation category is now available when donating online and on the printed donation slip. It replaces the previous...
by Larry Richman | Dec 28, 2021
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...
by Larry Richman | Dec 16, 2021
The last round of updates to the English version of the General Handbook: Serving in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was published December 15, 2021. Although future updates to the handbook will be published as needed, this is the final major release...
by Larry Richman | Oct 12, 2021
Many families are fleeing to other countries, and some have nothing but the clothes on their backs. It is a scriptural commandment to love one another and to bear one another’s burdens. Church leaders have encouraged us to help refugees. See the conference talk...
by Larry Richman | Oct 8, 2021
From October 15 until December 31, bishops and branch presidents are asked to meet with members of the Church for tithing settlement. This is a chance to meet with the bishop once each year, settle their tithing, and report that what they have paid in contributions...
by Larry Richman | Oct 12, 2020
From October 15 until December 31, bishops and branch presidents are asked to meet with members of the Church in a tithing settlement. This is a chance to meet with the bishop once each year, settle their tithing, and report that what they have paid in contributions...
by Larry Richman | Mar 31, 2020
Over the past decade, Church leaders have increasingly focused on strengthening faith in Heavenly Father and in His Son Jesus Christ. In retrospect, we can see the evidence of many ways that God has prepared His Church for the COVID-19 pandemic—and other calamities...
by Larry Richman | Mar 15, 2020
Much has happened in the last few days regarding temporary changes related to the COVID-19 virus. We have prepared for your reference this summary of changes that impact Latter-day Saints. Updated March 25, 2020 at 7:21 p.m. Crisis Management In areas where Family...
by Larry Richman | Jan 22, 2020
Latter-day Saint Charities is the humanitarian arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Since 1984, it has provided more than two billion dollars in aid to assist those in need throughout the world. This assistance is offered to recipients regardless of...
by Church Newsroom | Nov 7, 2019
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...
by Larry Richman | Oct 10, 2019
President James E. Faust said, “One of the great blessings the people of this Church have is to meet with the bishop once each year, settle their tithing, and report that what they had paid in contributions constitutes a tithe.” (James E. Faust, “Opening the...
