by Larry Richman | May 4, 2020
During this temporary time when Church meetings aren’t being held regularly, it is important for ward leaders to stay in touch with their members. Here are three ways that Church tools can help you stay in touch. Send a Message in Leader and Clerk Resources...
by Larry Richman | Mar 31, 2020
Over the past decade, Church leaders have increasingly focused on strengthening faith in Heavenly Father and in His Son Jesus Christ. In retrospect, we can see the evidence of many ways that God has prepared His Church for the COVID-19 pandemic—and other calamities...
by Larry Richman | Mar 29, 2020
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites people around the world to participate in general conference twice a year. In these meetings, the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and General Officers...
by Larry Richman | Jan 27, 2020
The January issue of the Ensign and Liahona magazines contains articles to help parents and youth leaders begin implementing the new Children and Youth program. In the article “Children and Youth: Starting Strong,” the General Organization Presidents share...
by Larry Richman | Nov 18, 2019
Summarized from “Leaders Outline Church’s New Children and Youth Program” on the Church’s Newsroom: The Children and Youth program goes into effect worldwide in January 2020, replacing the Church’s existing children and youth programs. It focuses on...
by Larry Richman | Nov 17, 2019
This article lists the latest information about the Children and Youth effort that replaces all existing Church activity and achievement programs for children and youth in January 2020. Watch the Face to Face Broadcast of November 17 Elder Gerrit W. Gong and several...
by Church Newsroom | Jul 18, 2019
The following is from the article “Church Leaders Receive Information on New Global Youth Initiative” in the Church’s Newsroom: A notice has been sent to leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints providing information on the...
by Larry Richman | Feb 13, 2018
The Church provides many resources that can help strengthen youth. Parents, leaders, teachers, grandparents, fellow ward members, and friends should be aware of these resources so we can use them in our homes and at church. Most of these resources are available in...
by Larry Richman | Oct 8, 2014
Meet the Mormons is a full-length documentary commissioned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It will be released exclusively in nearly 300 theaters nationwide October 10. I’ve had the chance to watch Meet the Mormons twice because of my role...
by Larry Richman | Jan 10, 2012
Below is a list of the mobile applications provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Find links to these apps at mobile.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Become. It guides you through simple spiritual exercises to grow closer to Jesus Christ. See...
by Larry Richman | Sep 27, 2025
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. If you prepare,...
by Larry Richman | Sep 1, 2025
Last year, the Church began publishing online an updated edition of the illustrated Doctrine and Covenants Stories to support the Come, Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants and Church history in 2025. The printed version in English is now available to...
by Larry Richman | Aug 8, 2025
This article is available as a free downloadable PDF. See other how-to guides on LDS365. This article explains how to plan and hold a funeral for a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When a member of the Church dies, family members should...
by Larry Richman | Aug 7, 2025
As we come unto Christ and help others do the same, we participate in God’s work of salvation and exaltation. The Church’s General Handbook explains that God’s work of salvation and exaltation focuses on four divinely appointed responsibilities. Some people...
by Larry Richman | Jul 14, 2025
Tickets are required for admission to sessions of general conference in the Conference Center. Music and the Spoken Word is part of the Sunday morning session, and tickets are required. United States and Canada Members of the Church who live in the United States and...