by Larry Richman | Feb 21, 2022
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent the following letter to leaders worldwide updating guidelines regarding COVID-19. They encourage local leaders to determine needs for masks and other protocols. Dear Brothers and Sisters:...
by Larry Richman | Feb 17, 2022
The Church will offer instruction for leaders about temple and family history as part of RootsTech 2022 on March 3, 2022. The theme of this instruction is “Joyfully Bound to the Savior with Ordinances and Covenants: The Blessings of Power and Protection.” Messages...
by Larry Richman | Jan 20, 2022
A new 35-page pamphlet, Muslims and Latter-day Saints: Beliefs, Values, and Lifestyles, introduces Muslims (followers of Islam) and Latter-day Saints (members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) to each other. The pamphlet is available at...
by Larry Richman | Dec 31, 2021
This year, the Old Testament and Pearl of Great Price are the focus of our Come, Follow Me study. The Church resources include the following: For individuals and families: manual, videos, and Old Testament Stories Throughout the manual, look for a new section titled...
by Larry Richman | Dec 28, 2021
The Church’s Newsroom has published the following “2021 Year in Review: A look back at the past year of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:” In 2021, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continued to carry out Jesus’s commands...
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 14, 2021
In a new video from the Church, “Shine Your Light So Others May See,” Sister Cordon shares a childhood experience when Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was hosted by her family on their farm in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Read Sister...
by Larry Richman | Nov 29, 2021
Sharing the gospel is easier than ever before! With the help of technology we have the ability to share the beautiful message of the restoration to the world in a matter of a few taps. A new video from the New York Syracuse Mission gives five easy ways to share the...
by Larry Richman | Nov 26, 2021
Becoming a disciple of Christ includes accepting and including all—even, and maybe especially, when they are different from you. “We value the kaleidoscope of others’ characteristics, perspectives, and talents. … We can bring our heritage, culture, and...
by Larry Richman | Nov 11, 2021
In some countries, November 11 is a day to honor those who have served their county in the military. November 11 marks the anniversary of the end of World War I, and is commonly referred to as Armistice, Remembrance, or Veterans Day, depending on where you live. It is...
by Larry Richman | Nov 5, 2021
The First Presidency Christmas devotional will be broadcast on December 5, 2021. It will include Christmas messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church and music by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. There will be no public...
by Larry Richman | Oct 14, 2021
At the October 2021 general conference, Sister Sharon Eubank reported on the many ways the Church is responding to the divine mandate to care for the needy. As the first counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency and director of Latter-day Saint Charities,...
by Larry Richman | Oct 2, 2021
Hashtags Many social media sites let you categorize your posts by using hashtags. Hashtags consist of a pound sign (#) followed by a key word(s). These subject tags can be searched on sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Flickr, and Tumblr...
by Larry Richman | Sep 23, 2021
Every April and October, we have the privilege of hearing messages of inspiration and guidance at general conference. It is intended to be a revelatory experience as we learn from living prophets and apostles through the influence of the Holy Ghost. Proper preparation...
by Larry Richman | Sep 20, 2021
In the video “The Fruit that is Most Desirable,” Elder Neil L. Andersen compares fruit with things of eternal worth. The fruit in Lehi’s dream symbolizes the blessings of the Savior’s Atonement, describing the fruit as “most desirable.” Watch the video...