by Larry Richman | Mar 18, 2026
The March 2026 updates to the Church’s General Handbook have been published. A major update includes the ability for women to serve in ward Sunday School Presidencies. Ward Sunday School Presidencies Effective immediately, the bishop may call a man or a woman to...
by Larry Richman | Mar 3, 2026
As part of the process for the publication of the new global hymnbook, Hymns for Home and Church, small batches of new hymns have been released in the Gospel Library and at music.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. These hymns and songs have all been approved unitedly by the...
by Larry Richman | Dec 22, 2025
This article lists a number of resources you may want to use in your study of the Old Testament during the year 2026. Resources From the Church Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Old Testament This manual supports gospel learning and scripture study for individuals...
by Larry Richman | Dec 17, 2025
The latest updates to the Church’s General Handbook includes an adjustment to a section about editions and translations of the Holy Bible. The handbook notes that “generally, members should use a preferred or Church-published edition of the Bible in Church...
by Larry Richman | Dec 16, 2025
As directed by the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the Church’s General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to be updated as needed to provide ministerial guidance, clarity, and inspiration to local...
by Larry Richman | Oct 29, 2025
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published minor adjustments to section introductions to two of the Church’s four canonized scriptures—the Doctrine and Covenants and the Book of Mormon. Changes to the Doctrine and Covenants section introductions are...
by Larry Richman | Oct 7, 2025
The official English text of the general conference talks is now available at conference.ChurchofJesusChrist.org and in the Gospel Library app. Text in many more languages will be posted over the next several days. Each page provides the video and text of the...
by Larry Richman | Sep 26, 2025
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 | Sep 19, 2025
The Church has released 12 more hymns and songs as part of the process for the publication of the new global hymnbook, Hymns—For Home and Church. They are now available in the Gospel Library, on the Sacred Music app, and at music.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. These hymns...
by Larry Richman | Sep 15, 2025
Did you know that you can access an electronic copy of your patriarchal blessing that you can view online or download to your computer or smart phone? You can also get copies of blessings for deceased direct-line ancestors. How To Access Your Patriarchal Blessing On...
by Larry Richman | Aug 6, 2025
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers a number of free email subscriptions that can provide you information you desire. You can sign up for any or all of these subscriptions in your Church Account. My Calling. Helpful resources, information, training,...
by Larry Richman | Jul 31, 2025
The Topics and Questions, available on the Gospel Library app and ChurchofJesusChrist.org, has three new pages with details on the Book of Mormon translation, the character of Joseph Smith, and the practice of plural marriage. Each page provides information in an...
by Larry Richman | Jul 8, 2025
The main scripture study curriculum resource for 2026 is Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Old Testament. For most languages, curriculum resources are available digitally in the Gospel Library app and on ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Materials Sent at No Cost to Wards...
by Larry Richman | Apr 8, 2025
The official English text of the general conference talks is now available at conference.ChurchofJesusChrist.org and in the Gospel Library app. Text in many more languages will be posted over the next several days. Each page provides the video and text of the...
by Larry Richman | Mar 29, 2025
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...