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...
New YouTube Channel “Inspiration from The Church of Jesus Christ”
The Church has created a new YouTube channel called "Inspiration from The Church of Jesus Christ," where you can find: Churchwide events such as worldwide devotionals, Friend to Friend events, Christmas and Easter events, and past Face to Face events. Inspirational...
2024 Youth Theme: “I Am a Disciple of Jesus Christ”
The Church has announced that the 2024 youth theme is “I am a disciple of Jesus Christ” (3 Nephi 5:13). The theme song, posters, banner, and downloadable artwork are available now at youth.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Additional resources will be available in the...
Download Chart of General Authorities & General Officers Updated October 2023
An updated chart of General Authorities and General Officers of the Church is now available to download. The chart reflects leadership changes announced during the October 2023 general conference. The chart appears in the November 2023 issue of the Liahona magazine...
2024 Schedule of Churchwide Broadcast Events
The Church has published the schedule of Churchwide broadcast events for 2024. This information may be helpful as you plan your calendars for 2024. Churchwide Broadcasts January 28: Worldwide Event for Youth: “I Am a Disciple of Jesus Christ” February 4: Worldwide...
MySeminary and MyInstitute Apps
Editor's note (January 28, 2026): The myinstitute and myseminary apps have been discontinued. Please use the websites institute.ChurchofJesusChrist.org and seminary.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. The Church provides the MySeminary and the MyInstitute apps to help parents...
Get Free Access to Ancestry®, MyHeritage, Findmypast, American Ancestors, Filae, Geneanet
FamilySearch has arranged to provide free access to Church members for the following services: Ancestry®, MyHeritage, Findmypast, American Ancestors, Filae, and Geneanet. The vast records and services available can help you learn more about your ancestors and build...
Special Issue of Friend Magazine on Baptism and Confirmation
To help children better understand the covenant of baptism and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, a special Baptism and Confirmation issue of the Friend magazine is now available. This new resource was created for parents, children, leaders, Primary teachers, and...
Youth and Young Adults Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Can Register for ASL Classes
As Seminaries and Institutes of Religion (S&I) classes begin in the United States and Canada, please be aware that classes taught using American Sign Language (ASL) are available for youth and young adults who are deaf or hard of hearing. These students will: Be...










