by Larry Richman | Sep 3, 2023
The Church has updated several sections of the General Handbook and also published Selections from the General Handbook in 23 additional languages. Some of the updates included in the latest release of the handbook are listed below. Throughout the handbook, the...
by Larry Richman | Jul 14, 2023
The Church has published a new Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church manual that replaces multiple gospel study manuals. In 2024, Latter-day Saints of all ages will study the Book of Mormon from a single manual, replacing the separate manuals that have been used in...
by Larry Richman | Feb 8, 2023
The For the Strength of Youth guide was written to help youth make inspired choices, based on gospel principles. The section “Make Inspired Choices” helps youth learn that Jesus Christ is the way to eternal joy, that they are beloved spirit children of God, and that...
by Larry Richman | Dec 20, 2022
To help youth progress on the covenant path, bishoprics should do the following early in the year, preferably in January: Ordain all worthy young men turning 12, 14, and 16 to the appropriate priesthood office (see General Handbook, 38.2.9). Review the organization of...
by Larry Richman | Oct 11, 2022
What changed in the new update of For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices? In short, the new guide is based on gospel principles, agency, and inspiration. Rather than an endless list of dos and don’ts, it teaches the principles upon which we should...
by Larry Richman | Oct 2, 2022
The Church has updated the guide for youth, For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. The new guide is based on gospel principles, agency, and inspiration. Rather than an endless list of dos and don’ts, it teaches the principles upon which we should...
by Larry Richman | Sep 8, 2022
The Church has announced the youth theme for 2023: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13). Learn more about this scripture on this page on the Church website. Parents and youth leaders are encouraged to teach principles from the...
by Larry Richman | Jul 19, 2022
The Church History Catalog has an extensive archive of Church magazines, newspapers, and other periodicals. The following is a list of what is available online in digital format. If what you want isn’t listed below, select “Church Periodicals” from the drop-down...
by Larry Richman | Jul 14, 2022
The Church has published a series of five articles to help parents prepare their children to participate in temple baptisms and confirmations. Young women and ordained young men can receive temple recommends beginning January of the year they turn 12. Don’t wait...
by Larry Richman | Apr 22, 2022
President Russell M. Nelson offered the following promise to youth who attend For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences: “I bless you to learn more about who you are and what your purpose really is, during this conference.” What are FSY Conferences? For the Strength...
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 | Dec 7, 2021
Looking for youth music from the Church? Here is a list of where to find youth music on various platforms: Church Apps Gospel Library app. Tap Music, and then Youth Music to find the following collections of music for youth: Youth Music Festivals from 2021 and 2020...
by Larry Richman | Oct 22, 2021
Are you looking for music for your family or church choir? The Church publishes a free collection of hymn arrangements for choirs, soloists, and instrumentalists as well as choir anthems. The music that is submitted annually as part of the Church Music Submission...
by Larry Richman | Oct 15, 2021
Children with divorced parents often attend Church meetings in both parents’ wards or branches. While only one unit may keep and update a child’s official membership record, an out-of-unit member record may be created in the secondary ward or branch he or she attends....
by Larry Richman | Aug 4, 2021
The latest round of updates to the English version of the General Handbook: Serving in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was published today. It includes one new chapter, two rewritten chapters, one expanded chapter, and many updated administrative...
