by Larry Richman | Feb 6, 2018
This article was also published in Meridian Magazine. Our thanks to Mormon Life Hacker for this information: Your Official Tax Summary Statement is now available. Go to donations.lds.org. (Or navigate to it on LDS.org by clicking My Account and Ward in the upper...
by Larry Richman | Nov 28, 2017
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Giving Tuesday, or the National Day of Giving, is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in...
by Larry Richman | Aug 10, 2017
From the July 2017 issue of the Ensign: Freedom to choose. That’s what the War in Heaven was all about. We couldn’t afford to lose agency then, and we can’t afford to lose it now. And that includes the freedom to “worship how, where, or what [we] may” (Articles of...
by Larry Richman | Dec 14, 2016
Today’s theme for the #LightTheWorld Christmas initiative is “Jesus Taught Us to Clothe the Naked and You Can Help.” Our family decided that rather than exchanging Christmas gifts among the siblings, we would instead buy gifts of toys and clothes and...
by Larry Richman | Oct 7, 2016
LDS wards and branches will hold tithing settlement from October 15 to December 31. In preparation, you can access a history of your donations online at lds.org/donations. On that page, you can see all your donations over the past 10 years, regardless of whether you...
by Larry Richman | Sep 7, 2016
To improve communications, the Church is consolidating the number of email addresses used by Church systems that communicate with members and leaders. The goal is to have only one email address for each individual. Headquarters systems that send communications to...
by Larry Richman | May 30, 2016
In two separate articles, LDSDaily.com has named 10 LDS websites that are great resources. Some are provided by the Church and others are provided by members. The article “5 Awesome LDS Websites You Really Need to Know About” names the sites listed below....
by Larry Richman | Mar 3, 2016
Initial finance features are now available for clerks, bishoprics, and stake presidencies in the online Leader and Clerk Resources at lds.org/lcr. This new release provides access to financial reports and view-only information related to budgets, expenses, donations,...
by Larry Richman | Oct 29, 2015
How can you help the millions of people around the world who have fled their homes seeking relief from civil conflict and other hardships? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is providing assistance to migrants and refugees in several countries. You can...
by Larry Richman | Oct 28, 2015
Below is the text from a flyer we distributed in our ward this week. You can download a PDF of the flyer if you want to use it. The Church offers a lot of information and services online, much of which can be personalized to your identity and Church calling if you...
by Larry Richman | Oct 23, 2015
Today, FamilySearch’s Family History Library in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, celebrates its 30th anniversary. When the new facility was completed in 1985, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was already considered the foremost authority on family history...
by Larry Richman | Jun 1, 2015
“Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.” —Jane Howard, Families We are all invited to the Global Family Reunion slated to be held in New York on June 6, 2015. Because not everyone can...
by Larry Richman | Oct 20, 2014
Below is a list of short URLs that are quick web addresses you can type to reach many of the sections of Church websites. Also see a list of all the major websites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Type this… To...
by Larry Richman | Mar 28, 2014
What does Sasquatch have to do with Deseret Industries? You’ll never know unless you watch one of these new commercials. The message of the commercials is that donations to the Deseret Industries bring a new life to people in need. Follow the Deseret Industries...
by Larry Richman | Mar 7, 2014
Ever thought of setting up a charitable giving fund for your family? With a minimum of $5,000 (including tithing or other church donations), you can set up a Donor Advised Fund. This whiteboard video “One Minute Guide to Donor Advised Fund” summarizes the...