Teacher Council Meetings for Parents
In a recent update to the Church's General Handbook, additional information was added about teacher council meetings for parents. Section 17.5 now reads as follows: Teacher Council Meetings for Parents The ward council may organize teacher council meetings for parents...
Applications Open to be in the Tabernacle Choir
The application and audition process for the 360-voice Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square opened this year on Saturday June 1, and will close Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. The application guide and link are available on the choir’s website at TheTabernacleChoir.org. The...
“If You Believe” Music Video
A new music video "If You Believe" was released on the Church’s Strive to Be youth channel. Filmed in Costa Rica, the three-minute music video features scenes of beaches, mountains, waterfalls, forests, and sunsets. Two dancers join Patch Crowe in performing...
Safety in Church Activities
On June 4, 2024, the First Presidency sent a letter to Church leaders reaffirming the guidelines for safety in Church activities. Ward and stake leaders, along with supporting councils and committees, are responsible to oversee the planning of Church-sponsored...
To Celebrate His 100th Birthday, President Nelson Invites Us to Reach Out To “The One”
In about 100 days, on September 9, President Russell M. Nelson will celebrate his 100th birthday. In a social media post, he invited us to reach out to "the one."
May 2024 Updates to Church General Handbook
The Church's General Handbook continues to be updated periodically. Some of the updates in the latest release are listed below. Chapter 12 (“Primary”) has been updated and reorganized. Additional information about teacher council meetings for parents has been included...
Which Famous Person Shares Your Personality?
Discover your celebrity soulmate with FamilySearch's new Personality Match Quiz. Take a quick quiz, answer a few simple questions, and unveil which renowned personality matches you best.
How to Browse the Internet Safely
Entire websites can be set up as scams meant to infect the security of your computer and access your personal information. Remember to double-check every site that you visit. Here are tips to help identify if a website is fake: Make sure the site’s URL doesn’t have...
Portions of the New Church Hymnbook Now Available
The first batch of 13 new hymns for the new Church hymnbook, Hymns—for Home and Church, has now been published digitally in the Sacred Music app, the Gospel Library app, and in the online music library as part of a gradual advance release. They are published in...
What Are Priesthood Keys?
The keys of the priesthood are the rights of presidency, or the power God gives to man to govern and direct the kingdom of God on the earth (see Matthew 16:15–19). Priesthood keys are necessary to direct the preaching of the gospel and the administration of the...
How the Church of Jesus Christ Helps Build Emotional Resilience
For years, a self-reliance group offered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been helping people strengthen emotional resilience through a stronger connection to Jesus Christ. The manual Finding Strength in the Lord: Emotional Resilience is...
How to Shop Online Safely
Online shopping is common and generally safe—as long as you buy from reputable vendors. For example, Amazon provides a buyers guarantee even for purchases from third-party merchants. However, if you purchase directly from a merchant through a social media ad, you may...