LDS Leaders Active on Social Media
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have joined the online conversation in recent years and are embracing the church's challenge to "share goodness" by posting messages and photos to social media. LDS.org announced in 2013 that the church had...
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...
LDS Missionaries in Some Countries No Longer Required to Purchase Suit Coats
Mormon male missionaries, or “elders,” are recognized in many parts of the world by their suits and black name tags. However, in some parts of world with hot climates, suit coats are impractical. To reduce the financial burden on missionaries and their families,...
#73days of Summer
Families last forever. Summer won’t. In fact we’re already 17 days in! What have you done so far to make the most of your #73days of Summer? Need some ideas? For the remaining 56 days, Mormon.org we'll give you a fun idea that can help you make memories that last...
CTR Rings in 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...
Improve Your Technology Skills for Free at Upcoming LDSTech Conference
The 2015 LDSTech Conference will be held October 15, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah. It will be a day of information-packed sessions about Church technology, sharing your technical ideas with the Church, and opportunities to interact with other technology-minded...
LDS Church Leaders Call for Better Observance of Sabbath Day
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are urging members around the world to improve their observance of the Sabbath day. In training meetings this year, leaders are receiving instruction on the topic of strengthening faith in God by observing the...
Preparing to Receive the Melchizedek Priesthood
The topic of study for LDS Young Men, Young Women, and youth Sunday School classes in July is Ordinances and Covenants. The July issue of the New Era magazine has a great article "Ready to Receive the Melchizedek Priesthood?" It discusses the oath of the Melchizedek...
President Boyd K. Packer Dies At Age 90
Boyd K. Packer, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at home Friday, July 3, 2015, at about 2 p.m. MDT from causes incident to age. He was 90 years old. Funeral services for President Packer will be...
Online Donations Now Active for Many LDS Areas
On April 30, I wrote that the Church had approved an electronic method for members in the United States to pay tithing and submit other charitable donations. The Online Donations website is already available in some areas, and is being rolled out to congregations in...
LDS Video “This Life”
The Church recently released the video "This Life." What are we doing with this life? Are we spending it on things that make us better, brighter, and more able to help our friends do the same? Do we treasure every moment? You can find the video on the LDS Youth...
LDS Leaders Counsel Members After Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Decision
From MormonNewsroom.org: The following letter from the Council of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is being read in Church meetings across the United States and Canada beginning Sunday, July 5. (The Church issued this brief public statement...
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