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.
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.
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.
Let me begin by reminding you that we so blithely say in the Church that life is a school, a testing ground. It is true, even though it is trite. What we don’t accept are the implications of that true teaching—at least as fully as we should. One of the implications is that the tests that we face are real.
Updates emphasize the work of salvation and exaltation, as well as principles of flexibility, agency and personal revelation
“Over my nine and a half decades of life, I have concluded that counting our blessings is far better than recounting our problems.” – Russell M. Nelson
The First Presidency invites members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, their families, and friends to participate in the First Presidency’s Christmas devotional broadcast on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. mountain standard time.
Beginning December 7, 2020, two temples will begin Phase 1 of reopening, one temple will begin Phase 2 and five temples will move from Phase 2 to Phase 1. By that day, 29 of the Church’s 168 operating temples will be in Phase 1 and 115 will be in Phase 2.
The free genealogy website FamilySearch.org has added 20 new languages since August, becoming the world’s largest genealogical service available to anyone in 30 total languages.
When her mother became ill, Renu Singh needed answers and began seeking truth and understanding from various churches in India. She was introduced to the Church and met missionaries who helped her learn about God’s plan of salvation.
Russell M. Nelson, prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will share a special video message with the world on November 20, 2020, at 11 a.m. MST.
It started with 50 students a decade ago in Rexburg, Idaho, but it is now a global online learning program with over 50,000 students.
Each chooses to be victor or victim, says Ben, who suffers from a cranial face disorder. In this video, Ben tells his life story that includes being called a monster. He concludes that God delivers.
Jodi Orgill Brown was living her dream white-picket-fence life when doctors discovered a brain tumor. In her recovery, she learned that every interaction strengthens or weakens. You are divine by design, she says.
How do you #HearHim? Elder Dale G. Renlund says that when life gets busy, private acts of personal devotion allow him to better understand promptings of the Spirit.
As a service to readers, the Church News has created a downloadable PDF summarizing each talk offered during the historic conference:
The extensive renovation of the Salt Lake Temple, now in its ninth month, has laid bare much of the foundation stone first set by pioneering Latter-day Saints when the temple was in its infancy in 1853.
The Tabernacle Choir released the music video for “Duel of the Fates,” a song found on their new EP recording, When You Believe: A Night at the Movies, on September 10. The video release coincides with the 110th anniversary of the Tabernacle Choir’s first recording.
“When I’m grateful for what the Lord has given me, this love opens doors.” Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles says he can #HearHim thanks to the love he feels from the Savior.
In many cases, suicide prevention is a painful, long-term process. A young man talks about his struggle with depression and the persistent feelings of pain and emptiness that seemed overwhelming. He chose to stay alive for his family and his friends.
FamilySearch has announced that RootsTech 2021 will be held in February as a free, virtual event.
Several historic sites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are now offering virtual tours.
