by Church Newsroom | Dec 18, 2018
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...
by Larry Richman | Nov 19, 2018
For many years, young Latter-day Saints with a desire to serve a mission but who are unable to do so for health reasons have served the Lord valiantly in various community and Church organizations. The Church has now announced increased opportunities for young...
by Larry Richman | Jun 6, 2018
In 2017, the LDS Church worked with more than 1,800 partners on over 2,500 projects to help people in need. LDS Charities has published its 2017 annual report that describes what member donations have accomplished around the world. The following are some of the...
by Larry Richman | Dec 11, 2017
“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...
by Larry Richman | Nov 3, 2017
The Volunteer page on ChurchofJesusChrist.org is a handy place to find service opportunities that work well with your time, talents, and capabilities. You can find opportunities in the following categories: Full-Time Senior Missionaries Church-Service Missionaries...
by Larry Richman | Jan 23, 2017
175 years ago this year, Joseph Smith organized the Relief Society for female church members in Nauvoo in 1842. His wife, Emma Smith, was named as president. The society’s mission was to look after the poor. This article highlights Church resources you may wish to...
by Larry Richman | Dec 17, 2016
Enjoy this beautiful Christmas video “December Song by Nadia Khristean” as she helps to #LIGHTtheWORLD. She reminds us, “Don’t let the kindness stop after December.” Nadia Khristean is a singer/songwriter who has created music videos for...
by Larry Richman | Sep 17, 2016
Watch this Mormon Message video “Refuge from the Storm.” Tens of millions of people have been displaced from their homes due to conflict and famine—half of these individuals are children. In the April 2016 general conference, Elder Patrick Kearon spoke...
by Larry Richman | Mar 30, 2016
Video and audio archives of the LDS General Women’s Session of general conference are available online. Hundreds of thousands of women watched the meeting live, but now you can watch again, study, and share it with your family and friends. Audio and Video Audio...
by Larry Richman | Mar 28, 2016
At Saturday’s General Women’s Session of conference, the general presidencies of the Relief Society, Young Women, and Primary invited women of all ages to help refugees in their local communities through a relief effort entitled “I Was a Stranger.” Sister Linda...
by Larry Richman | Jan 5, 2016
Just Serve (JustServe.org) is a new website from the Church that promotes community service. The site is being tested in several regions throughout the United States. Here’s how it works: Members of a steering committee in your region build relationships with...
by Larry Richman | Mar 5, 2015
Last night, I attended the premiere of Freetown, which opens this year’s LDS Film Festival. Freetown tells the true story of native LDS missionaries in Liberia who find themselves stuck in the middle of a civil war. Their only chance of survival is a dangerous...
by Larry Richman | Jul 21, 2009
Your 99 cents could help Alex Boyé buy a home for a refugee family. Alex just sent me this message: “I am a member of the Tab choir living in SLC. I am also a musician, and am donating 100% all the proceeds from my first single release to buy a home for a...
