by Larry Richman | Feb 20, 2023
As part of RootsTech 2023, Elder David A. Bednar and Elder Gerrit W. Gong will provide instruction to stake and ward leaders in the annual Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction. Additional instruction will be provided by Area Presidencies. The meeting will...
by Larry Richman | Feb 10, 2023
RootsTech is the biggest genealogy conference in the world. But if you can’t attend in 2023—or if you have missed sessions from previous years—you can find them in the RootsTech On-Demand Video Library. The library contains more than 1,500 sessions from...
by Larry Richman | Dec 23, 2022
FamilySearch is publishing a “Road to RootsTech” series to help you get ready for RootsTech 2023. This series of videos gives a behind-the-scenes peak and shares announcements about RootsTech 2023. So far, they have published the following three videos. A...
by Larry Richman | Mar 11, 2022
The Church offered instruction for ward and stake leaders about temple and family history as part of RootsTech 2022 on March 3, 2022. With the theme “Joyfully Bound to the Savior through Ordinances and Covenants: The Blessings of Power and Protection,” Elder David A....
by Larry Richman | Mar 9, 2022
A million-plus participants enjoyed more than 1,500 interactive experiences in at least 30 languages during RootsTech 2022 on March 3–5, 2022, with many more planning to access content on RootsTech.org throughout the coming year. If you missed out, you can still...
by Larry Richman | Mar 3, 2022
RootsTech 2022 begins today! During this free virtual conference, you can watch inspirational speakers on the main stage, enjoy great learning opportunities, and interact with vendors from around the globe. You can also chat with other attendees, discover the latest...
by Larry Richman | Mar 2, 2022
Experience Relatives at RootsTech to see if you are related to your friends. Relatives at RootsTech has been popular at the in-person RootsTech conferences in the past. When RootsTech became virtual worldwide in 2021, nearly 500,000 people used the app in just 4 days....
by Larry Richman | Feb 28, 2022
The RootsTech 2022 conference begins this Thursday. To take advantage of all that the conference will offer, what can you do to prepare for it? Here are some ideas: Create your FamilySearch account if you haven’t already done so. Make sure you are registered at...
by Larry Richman | Feb 23, 2022
Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Rosana, will be the featured keynote speakers on Saturday, March 5, during Family Discovery Day a free, all-virtual event held during RootsTech 2022. Register FREE at RootsTech.org to enjoy the...
by Larry Richman | Dec 2, 2021
Registration is now open for RootsTech 2022, the largest family history event in the world. The annual event, sponsored by FamilySearch, is being held online March 3–5, 2022. Register free at rootstech.org today. Learn more about RootsTech...
by Larry Richman | Oct 21, 2021
RootsTech is the world’s largest celebration of family. In February 2021, RootsTech went virtual, putting 1,500+ classes and keynote addresses online for free access for 11 months—until about January 2022. That only leaves a few more months to watch these incredibly...
by Larry Richman | Aug 17, 2021
Learn tips to family history research in the video, “The Genealogy Research Process: The WANDER Method,” from RootsTech 2021. Genealogy research isn’t a matter of just getting more and more records. Research isn’t usually a straight line. The drive...
by Larry Richman | Jul 15, 2021
FamilySearch has announced that RootsTech Connect 2022 will take place on March 3–5, 2022, as a fully virtual family history event. In 2021, RootsTech attracted more than 1 million visitors from over 240 countries, making it the largest in RootsTech history. Building...
by Larry Richman | Feb 15, 2021
RootsTech Connect is coming up soon—February 25–27, 2021— and it’s free and online this year. Here are 4 ways you can connect with your friends, family, and homelands from the comfort of your home. Inspirational learning sessions. Enjoy dozens of celebrity...
by Larry Richman | Jan 27, 2021
RootsTech Connect Is Almost Here! RootsTech Connect 2021 is 100% free and online February 25–27, 2021. Connect with your friends, family, and homelands from the comfort of your home. There will be content specifically for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of...
