Download a PDF of Talk Summaries from October 2021 General Conference
As a service to readers, the Church News has created a downloadable PDF summarizing each talk offered during the conference. View and download the PDF here “We have been given our charge for the next six months. Now, the question is, how will we be different because...FamilySearch Microfilms Are Now All Available Digitally
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has completed the project to digitize all 2.4 million rolls of microfilm with the records of more than 11.5 billion people from around the world. These are now available to the public online. For 83 years, the Church has...Watch LDS Video: The Fruit that is Most Desirable
In His teachings, the Savior compared fruit with things of eternal worth, says Elder Neil L. Andersen. The fruit in Lehi’s dream symbolizes the blessings of the Savior’s Atonement, describing the fruit as “most desirable.” “ No wonder the angel described the fruit as...Watch LDS Video: There Is No Limit to God’s Love – His Grace
Despite her desire to repent, Carissa repeatedly fell victim to her addiction. Each time she messed up, she said she felt it set her back to the beginning of her repentance. “Why would I feel this way if God really loved me?” she asked herself. She earnestly desired...Watch LDS Video: If God Loved Me, He Wouldn’t Let This Happen – His Grace
After suffering four brain injuries in one year and enduring excruciating pain and memory loss, Emily Farmer felt God’s grace as she shared her talents. “We are never abandoned,” she exclaimed. “God is there for us.” “Every day was so hard,” she said, describing the...Watch LDS Video: Struggling with the History of Race and the Priesthood – His Grace
Danor acknowledges certain challenges of race and priesthood that young Black men face when joining the Church. In a private and personal way, he learned that not all past issues need justification if you know the reality of God. One day early in his investigation...Watch LDS Video: I Didn’t Feel Good Enough, But I Was Good Enough for God | His Grace
In his moment of greatest anguish, Drew felt heaven’s peace. He learned that God knew him. Drew was raised in a typical member home where he was taught to obey and serve. Despite separation anxiety as a child, he was strong and felt capable of serving a mission. But...First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ Issues Statement Urging Church Members To Wear Masks When Needed and Get Vaccinated
Many different opinions have been expressed in many forums for several months about the need to be vaccinated and wear masks to fight COVID. For those who have an interest in knowing the position of the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on...FULL LIST OF AREA SEVENTIES TO BE RELEASED IN THE NEXT GENERAL CONFERENCE (OCTOBER 2021)
For the first time, the releases of Area Seventies (regional leaders) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been publicly announced prior to general conference, which is scheduled for October. Area Seventies serve as “special witnesses” of Jesus...‘Love, Share, Invite’ Event Provides Simple Examples of Sharing the Gospel
Credit: Screenshot from ChurchofJesusChrist.org Senior leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints highlighted a pattern of sharing the gospel — “Love, Share, Invite” — during a special missionary broadcast on Saturday morning. “Sharing...Latter-day Saint Charities’ Welcome Centers Help Immigrants Live Better Lives
These volunteer-powered operations are found throughout North America When Dan and Lorrie Curriden look at the faces of the immigrants they serve in Las Vegas, they see the courage of their own immigrant grandparents.Whether one is a new immigrant or five generations...HOPE WORKS: I Told Myself I Would Never Become Depressed
Challenging experiences in life changed how Julie saw the world as either black or white, good or bad. She now views others in high-definition color, more as Jesus does, with possibilities for infinite potential. Growing up, Julie says her view of life was simply a...Elder Ulisses Soares: I “Hear Him” by Aligning My Mind with His Will
Ulisses Soares: Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Elder Ulisses Soares tells how the Lord directed him in a strong, firm voice what to teach the missionaries. He felt the Savior speak to them. After, they sat silently, reflecting on the instruction. I Hear Him by Teaching...FamilySearch Community’s Improvements And New Look
The FamilySearch Community is an online resource that helps people interested in family history connect with each other worldwide. In the community, you can learn research strategies, view genealogy events, join various groups that have the similar interests, and...Watch 2021 BYU Women’s Conference
The 2021 BYU Women’s Conference, cosponsored by Brigham Young University and the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will be available online beginning Thursday and Friday, April 29–30, 2021. The annual conference, which is celebrating...How I #HearHim video: Act Upon Impressions – President Dallin H. Oaks
President Dallin H. Oaks says that the Lord can bless us and bless others if we #HearHim.
Watch Video: What is Revelation? | Now You Know
Just as God revealed His will to ancient prophets now recorded in the Holy Bible, He reveals His will today to modern-day prophets. To those who seek Him, He inspires with personal revelation to know His plan for them. Do you wonder how we know about God? Does God...New Area Seventies Called at the April 2021 General Conference Leadership Meeting of The Church of Jesus Christ
77 new Area Seventies are named and receive a sustaining vote (From the Church Newsroom) At the April 2021 General Conference Leadership Meeting of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, prior to the messages from Church leaders, Elder D. Todd Christofferson...April 2021 Video World Report of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The latest edition of The World Report, a biannual compilation of news from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is now available. The April 2021 edition shows how Latter-day Saint Charities, the humanitarian arm of the global faith, is reaching people...5 Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Move to Phase 2 and Other Temple Updates
Press Release from Newsroom. Update: On March 29, 2021, five temples will begin Phase 2, 13 temples will start in Phase 2-B, and three temples will pause operations. Since May 2020, temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been reopening in a...Church of Jesus Christ Announces Phase 2-B for Temple Openings in Some Areas
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a new phase for temple reopening. Phase 2-B allows for a temple baptistry to open for small groups — particularly for members with a limited-use temple recommend.
“We are grateful for this opportunity for more members to participate in temple ordinances,” said President Russell M. Nelson.
Create Hope, Be a Mr. Jensen – Hope Works at Home
Clint tells how a single moment changed his life from being the fidgety classmate to discovering his talent because of one teacher who saw potential. Be the one to create moments of hope, he says. Other Hope Works Videos When God Delivers, He Comes with Arms Full |...More Keynote Speakers Announced for FamilySearch RootsTech Connect
RootsTech Connect, hosted by FamilySearch, will be entirely online and completely free for the first time this year. Registration is open for what is considered the world’s largest family celebration event.
Watch Video: 3-year Ministry of President Russell M. Nelson
A new Church News video, titled “The First Three Years,” highlights the ministry of President Russell M. Nelson, 96, who was set apart as the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on January 14, 2018.