FamilySearch 2019 Year in Review and What’s Coming in 2020
The year 2019 saw incredible advancements in all these areas. Here’s a quick look at what FamilySearch has been up to in 2019 and what’s coming in 2020
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Announces New Mission Presidents for 2020: See the Complete List
The First Presidency has called 130 new mission presidents and companions who will begin their service in July 2020. This includes eight new missions that go into effect in July 2020,
The First Vision: A Joseph Smith Papers Podcast
As Latter-day Saints will be studying the First Vision this year, the Joseph Smith Papers Project released “The First Vision: A Joseph Smith Papers Podcast,” in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the event, on Jan. 7.
How the Lord Prepared the World (and Me and You) for the Restoration of the Gospel
The Lord prepared the world for the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ long before the Father and the Son appeared to Joseph Smith in 1820. In fact, the Lord’s preparation to restore the fulness of His gospel in the last days began before the earth was created.
Bicentennial General Conference 2020 Trailer
In the springtime of the year 2020, it will be exactly 200 years since Joseph Smith experienced the theophany that we know as the First Vision.
Book of Mormon Videos (#15): Enos Prays Mightily, Enos 1
Enos, a Book of Mormon prophet, goes into the forest to hunt and prays mightily to God all through the day and into the night. He hears the voice of God and is forgiven of his sins because of his faith in Christ.
What do Latter-day Saints (Mormons) Believe about God?
Many of life’s fundamental questions are centered on the nature of God. Does He exist? Is He aware of us? What can He help us accomplish?
Jesus Christ, The Real Gift of Christmas
Jesus Christ is the real gift of Christmas from God to His Children. Knowing better His life and ministry will multiply exponentially the impact of this gift on our lives and the lives of our families.
How Wisely the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Uses Tithes and Donations
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints uses the sacred tithes and generous donations of its members in worldwide efforts to love God and neighbor. In light of recent media stories that have misrepresented the Church’s approach, the Church provides a summary.
Book of Mormon Videos (#14): Sherem Denies Christ, Jacob 7
Sherem preaches to the people against the doctrine of Christ found in the scriptures and contends with the prophet Jacob. Sherem demands to see a sign proving that Christ will come, and he is smitten by the power of God.
The Church of Jesus Christ under President Russell M. Nelson’s Leadership: 2018 and 2019 in Review
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has seen many changes, announcements, and historic events in the last two years, since President Russell M. Nelson was sustained as President of the Church.
The Church of Jesus Christ Responds to Allegations Made by Former Employee in IRS Complaint
Mr. Nielsen, who used to work for the investment arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, filed an IRS complaint last month alleging that the church should be forced to pay taxes on returns made from invested tithing funds and challenging the faith’s investment strategy, humanitarian efforts and tax-exemption status.
Elder Ulisses Soares Dedicates the Arequipa Peru Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Peru’s third temple was dedicated on December 15 by Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Book of Mormon Videos (#13): Jacob Teaches about Pride and Chastity, Jacob 2–3
Jacob, a Book of Mormon prophet, warns his people to stop being prideful and persecuting their brethren. He teaches his people to seek first the kingdom of God and calls the men of his people to repentance for seeking additional wives and concubines.
FamilySearch Family Tree Now Provides Ability to Include Same-Sex Family Relationships
FamilySearch, the family history organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced Tuesday that because of the growing diversity of family relationships, now provides “the ability for users to document same-sex family relationships.”
2019 First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional and Some History of the Event
Watch the First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional that was held today, Sunday, December 8, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. mountain standard time. Learn some of the history of the event.
Book of Mormon Videos (#12): Nephi Records His Final Testimony, 2 Nephi 33
Nephi, a Book of Mormon prophet, teaches that the scriptures contain the words of Christ, and they teach us to do good. Nephi invites those who do not believe in his words to believe in Christ.
2019 First Presidency Christmas Devotional – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The First Presidency invites Church members and their friends to participate in the First Presidency’s Christmas devotional broadcast on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. mountain standard time.
#LightTheWorld 2019: Use The Daily Service Calendar (Or Sign Up For Text Prompts)
Sometimes it’s easy to lose the true meaning of Christmas in the excitement over twinkling lights and holiday dinners. But Christmas is all about honoring Jesus Christ.
8 Ways to Participate in The #LightTheWorld 2019
#LightTheWorld is an invitation to transform Christmas into a season of service. It’s a worldwide movement to touch hearts and change lives by doing the things Jesus did: feeding the hungry, comforting the lonely, visiting the sick and afflicted, and showing kindness to everyone
Thanksgiving 2019: Being Grateful
For Thanksgiving you may want to enjoy some of these resources from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
2020 is the Bicentennial of the First Vision of the Prophet Joseph Smith
The year 2020 marks 200 years since the First Vision of the Prophet Joseph Smith, that heralded the dispensation of the Fullness of Times.
Watch The Christ Child: A Nativity Story by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
This new depiction of the Nativity story recounts in beautiful detail the sacred events found in the Bible about Jesus’s birth over 2,000 years ago. Journey with Joseph and Mary from Nazareth to Bethlehem.
FamilySearch Blog Country Pages Help You Learn About Your “Homeland”
With the new blog country heritage pages, FamilySearch wants to reach people wherever they are and provide fun, engaging experiences while they learn more about where they came from.
