What Did the Pilgrims and Native Americans Eat at the First Thanksgiving?
What did the pilgrims and native Americans eat at the first Thanksgiving in 1621? Turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and rolls, right? Well, not exactly. So, what did the Pilgrims eat during that very first Thanksgiving? Read the article "What Did the Pilgrims...
FamilySearch Center Resources Now Accessible at All Church Meetinghouses
FamilySearch centers, available in over 6,000 Church meetinghouses and regional facilities around the world, provide access to premium genealogy resources and records. These genealogy resources include many subscription-based family history websites. Read the article...
Updates to the Perpetual Education Fund
Since 2001, more than 100,000 members have benefited from the Perpetual Education Fund (PEF), a program established to help Church members obtain an education and become more self-reliant. To enable even more members to gain access to educational opportunities through...
Light the World 2024 Participation Ideas
The Church has published ideas and resources for wards and stakes to participate in Light the World this year. During the Christmas season, the Church encourages members to participate in Light the World, a worldwide movement to touch hearts and change lives by doing...
Where You Can Donate to a Light the World Giving Machine in 2023
A great way you can spread the light and love of Jesus Christ this Christmas is through one of 61 Light the World giving machines. These vending machines are sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Instead of buying something for yourself, your...
President M. Russell Ballard Dies at Age 95
President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints passed away late Sunday night. He was 95. After a recent brief hospital stay, he returned to his home where he attended to duties as...
Update to Timing for Submitting Missionary Recommendations
Prospective missionaries may now submit missionary recommendations up to 150 days before their availability date. This is an increase from the previous limit of 120 days. This update is designed to: Reduce visa delays for missionaries assigned to serve outside their...
Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with Elder & Sister Quentin L. Cook, November 19, 2023
On Sunday, November 19, join other young adults ages 18-30, married or single, to view a worldwide devotional with Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Sister Mary Cook. Plan now to invite and gather with your friends to hear inspired...
Resources for LDS Missionary Preparation
This article reviews key materials that prospective missionaries can use to prepare for missionary service. Standard Works. It goes without saying that prospective missionaries should read all four books of scripture before their missions. Order printed scriptures....
How to Create a Family Emergency Communication Plan if Phones Are Down
If phones are down in an emergency, how will you communicate with your family? Preparing your family for how to communicate is one of the best tools you can give them in the event of an emergency. Immediately knowing where to go and whom to call can help you think...
Taking Charge of Technology for Youth
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published a short series of lessons and videos to help young people use technology more effectively and safely. In these lessons and videos, you will learn about “Purpose, Plan and Pause.” Purpose. Ask yourself, “Why...
October 2023 General Conference Leadership Meeting Now Available
Summaries and videos from selected presentations shared with general and area leaders at the October 2023 general conference leadership meeting are now available on the Gospel Library app. These materials can be accessed by stake and ward leaders. Go to Handbooks and...
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