by Larry Richman | Dec 11, 2020
Looking for service ideas for your family this Christmas? Here are two good sources for ideas: See Latter-day Saint Charities for ideas on how to volunteer for local and international efforts to serve people of all nationalities and religions. Look for ways to serve...
by Larry Richman | Dec 9, 2020
ChurchofJesusChrist.org has a page with Christmas resources, such as articles, scriptures, stories, videos, and music. Please consider sharing this page with your family and friends this Christmas. You can also find great references for Christmas at...
by Larry Richman | Oct 5, 2020
Find out where your ancestors are from—and where you are from—using FamilySearch’s new “Where Am I From?” activity. See your family’s movement on a map, discover the countries your ancestors lived in, and explore the heritage and traditions of those...
by Larry Richman | Aug 31, 2020
Several Church history sites offer virtual tours because they are temporarily closed physically due to COVID-19. LDS Living offers a list of the historic sites that offer virtual tours. Here’s the updated link for the Joseph Smith Birthplace. ...
by Larry Richman | Jun 16, 2020
It pays to know your family history. Wheel of Family Fortune is the classic party game that tests how well you know your ancestor’s names. Play alone, or add other players to create a fun game for the whole family! This game was created by the BYU Family History...
by Larry Richman | May 12, 2020
Geneopardy is the game that tests your knowledge of your family tree. If you think you know your family tree, try this fun game and prove your knowledge to your friends and family. Enjoy hours of entertainment in home evenings, at family reunions, or just on your own....
by Larry Richman | Apr 23, 2020
The BYU Family History Technology Lab offers the game Record Quest that you and your family may enjoy. Record Quest is an engaging adventure game designed to teach kids family history research skills. Next time your kids want to play a video game, give them something...
by Larry Richman | Apr 20, 2020
FamilySearch has developed a number of fun and interesting ways to help us connect and deal with this difficult period of home confinements and social distancing. FamilySearch.org/Together is a new, growing collection of free, fun, and family activities to...
by Larry Richman | Apr 15, 2020
FamilySearch has been holding dynamic livestreams on its social media (FamilySearch Facebook and FamilySearch Instagram). If you’ve missed any of the past events, you can catch up by watching them on the FamilySearch YouTube playlist. FamilySearch livestreams helps us...
by Larry Richman | Feb 29, 2020
The BYU Family History Technology Lab offers some awesome Ancestor Games that you and your family can enjoy. Matching Game. Click on a card to reveal a photograph of a person from your FamilySearch Family Tree. Click on a second card to try and find a match to the...
by Larry Richman | Feb 6, 2020
The Family History Guide offers an extensive list of family history activities for individuals, youth, and children. With a bit of planning and a list of ideas, family history activities can become part of your everyday lives and unite your family in remarkable ways....
by Larry Richman | Nov 5, 2019
Stumped on how to write your personal history? Some people get overwhelmed when they sit down and start to write. Where should you begin? Do you write a chronological history of everything you’ve ever done? Do you write chapters based on topics, such as family,...
by Larry Richman | Aug 14, 2019
See a list of exciting in-home and online activities designed for the whole family. It’s family history in a whole new way!
by Family Search | Jul 12, 2019
From the FamilySearch Blog: Outside of the temple, the home is the most holy sanctuary there is—a place where families are counseled to maintain the spirit and to strengthen familial bonds. Committing to a family-focused Sabbath will sanctify its restorative power and...
by Larry Richman | Jul 5, 2019
The Family History Library in Salt Lake City is now open on Sunday afternoons and Monday evenings. The addition of Sunday hours and extended Monday hours will allow more individuals and families to take advantage of the library’s rich, fun, and interactive discovery...
