Gospel Topic: Missionary Preparation
In October, the Church lowered the age for missionary service. Shortly thereafter, the Church announced that the number of new missionary applications had increased significantly–from an average of 700 per week to 4,000 per week. Notably, more than half of the...How to use the Gospel Library Mobile App for Android
The LDS Gospel Library mobile app for Android allows you to study the scriptures, general conference, magazines, manuals, and other publications on your Android smartphone or tablet device. (Learn more about the LDS Gospel Library mobile app.) The Church has created 3...
Updates to LDS Music Website
Music.lds.org is one of the most visited sections within LDS.org, averaging more than 1.5 million page views a month and it has been updated with more music and more features. Here are some of the new or improved features you’ll love: Interactive music...
Accessing the New LDS Youth Lesson Outlines for 2013
The article “New LDS Youth Curriculum for 2013” explains the new teaching resources for Aaronic Priesthood, Young Women, and youth Sunday School classes beginning in January 2013. As explained in that article, there are no printed lesson manuals. Instead,...
LDS Website About Same-Sex Attraction
Editor’s Note: The website “Mormons and Gays” has been replaced by a new website “Same-Sex Attraction: Kindness, Inclusion, and Respect for All of God’s Children.” In an effort to encourage understanding and civil conversation about...
LDS Account
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers a lot of online information and services, much of which can be personalized to your identity and Church calling. For example, on LDS.org you can sign in and view your ward directory and calendar. You can access...
Requesting Your Priesthood Line of Authority
Editor’s note (June 19, 2025): For updated instructions, see “How to Request Your Priesthood Line of Authority.” Did you know you can request from the Church a listing of your priesthood line of authority? Tracing Priesthood Line of Authority...
Gratitude
Gratitude is a sincere appreciation for blessings or help we have received. On Thanksgiving, you may want to enjoy the Gratitude page on LDS.org with your family and friends. Additional references can be found at Gospel Topics: Gratitude...
LDS.org Calendar Video Tutorials
Editor’s note: For current information about using the Church calendar, see “How to Use the Church Calendar.” New video tutorials are available to explain how to use the LDS.org calendar. These video tutorials are 3-5 minutes each and show various...
Explaining Latter-day Saint Beliefs: Jesus Christ
This article is one in a series of articles about explaining our beliefs to our friends. See other articles in this series. Latter-day Saints believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord, our Redeemer, and our Advocate with the Father. He ransomed us with His blood. Below...
Explaining Mormon Beliefs: Resources to Answer Gospel Questions
This article is one in a series of articles about explaining our Mormon beliefs to our friends. See other articles in this series. The Church provides many online resources to help you understand and explain gospel topics to your family and friends. Gospel Topics on...
New Zealand/Pacific Islands Country Website
A newly-developed country website for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands has been launched. Its new look matches the format of the new LDS.org sites. It can be accessed directly at ldschurch.org.nz or if you’re on the main LDS.org page, click New...
Updates to Clerk Resources on LDS.org
Did you know that many of the functions that leaders and clerks could only get on MLS in the clerk’s office can now be done on LDS.org from any computer? I highlighted some of those functions in the article “Leader and Clerk Resources on LDS.org”...New LDS Youth Curriculum for 2013
The Church is providing new resources for Sunday lessons for Young Men, Young Women, and youth Sunday School classes beginning in January 2013. These new resources, titled Come, Follow Me: Learning Resources for Youth, are designed to change the way teachers teach and...Follow on social media