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Audio Recordings of Church Materials

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MST

An English MP3 audio recording of Preach My Gospel is available on LDS.org. For audio files of many other Church publications, visit the LDS.org audio page.

Heeding the Voice of the Prophets

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MST

Sharing the Gospel Online

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MST

In "Sharing the Gospel Using the Internet," Elder M. Russell Ballard offers counsel and encouragement for joining the online conversation about the Church. You can also read more on this topic in the Newsroom.

Church Addresses Public Confusion over Texas Polygamy Group

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MST

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has taken steps to better inform the public about differences between the Salt Lake City-based church and the polygamous group in Texas that calls itself the FLDS.

Internet Safety

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MST

For help with using the Internet safely and wisely, see the Internet entry in Gospel Topics. And for resources on a variety of gospel-related subjects, visit the Gospel Topics home page.

2008 Pageants

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MST

Pageant season continues with the Hill Cumorah, Nauvoo, and Castle Valley Pageants in July and August. For more information, visit pageants.lds.org.

Disability Resources Online

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MST

Disabilities.lds.org is provided to help members with disabilities and their families participate more fully in Church meetings and activities. In addition to giving information on various disabilities, this section includes suggestions and resources for leaders, teachers, caregivers, and Church members.

Web Site about the Savior

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MST

Using the teachings and testimonies of apostles and prophets, JesusChrist.lds.org affirms our faith in the Son of God. (For a permanently visible link to this site, look under "Faith in Christ" on the left side of this page.) Also learn about the Savior in a special issue of the Ensign and Liahona.

Special Issues of Church Magazines

Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 MST

Occasionally, the Church magazines create issues on special topics like preparing for a mission (March 2007 New Era), making the transition as a new Church member (October 2006 Ensign and multiple-language Liahona), and learning more about Jesus Christ (March 2008 Ensign and multiple-language Liahona). To order copies to reread, enjoy for the first time, or share with others, visit LDSCatalog.com for the 2006, 2007, and 2008 special issues.

General Conference and Other Recent Events

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 MST

For audio and video archives and English transcripts of general conference and the general Young Women meeting, visit the archives page. Visit the Newsroom for information about Elder D. Todd Christofferson and President Thomas S. Monson. You can also access audio and video of the new First Presidency's February press conference, as well as the most recent worldwide leadership training.

Church Responding to Multiple Emergencies

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 MST

Through the generosity of members and friends, the Church is helping people suffering from major disasters, including the earthquake in central China, the cyclone in Myanmar, and tornadoes in multiple locations in the United States. To donate, visit the LDS Philanthropies Web site.

CES Fireside for Young Adults

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MST

The Church Educational System (CES) presented a fireside for young adults on May 4, 2008, with Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve as the speaker. Audio streams will be available on the Broadcast page.

Eighth International Art Competition

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MST

Church members ages 18 and older are invited to submit their original artwork around the theme "Remembering the Great Things of God." Winning entries will be displayed in the Museum of Church History and Art in 2009. For complete information, visit www.lds.org/artcompetition.

Spanish, Portuguese, and French Music Items

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MST

Various music resources are now available online in Spanish, Portuguese, and French. See Hymns, the Children's Songbook, the Conducting Course, and the Keyboard Course.

Additional Family Home Storage Products Available Online

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 MST

You can now purchase cases of wheat, white rice, beans, and oats online through ldscatalog.com for your longer-term supply of family home storage. These items are in addition to the Family Home Storage Starter Kit that was introduced in December 2007. Order today and have them shipped directly to your home.

CES Fireside for Young Adults

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 MST

On March 2, Sister Julie B. Beck, general president of the Relief Society, spoke at a CES fireside for young adults. Archives will be available from the broadcast page.

Thomas S. Monson Named 16th Church President

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 MST

Thomas S. Monson is the new President of the Church, with Henry B. Eyring as First Counselor and Dieter F. Uchtdorf as Second Counselor. English archives of the news conference announcing the new First Presidency are available in audio and video. For the latest official information, visit the Newsroom.

Feeding His Lambs

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 MST

Funeral Services for President Gordon B. Hinckley

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 MST

Funeral services for President Gordon B. Hinckley were held Saturday, February 2. Audio archives are available on the broadcast page. For the latest official information, visit the Newsroom.

Teachings of Joseph Smith

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 MST

In 2008 and 2009, adults in the Church will study from Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, which is available online in multiple media formats.

Online Archives of Recent Events

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 MST

For the February worldwide leadership training meeting, online archives are available in text, audio, and video formats. You can also still access archives of the funeral services for President Gordon B. Hinckley, Newsroom coverage of President Thomas S. Monson, and audio and video of the press conference for the new First Presidency.

CES Fireside for Young Adults

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 MST

The Church Educational System (CES) presented a fireside for young adults on Sunday, January 13, 2008, with Elder Earl C. Tingey of the Presidency of the Seventy as the speaker. Audio and video archives will be available from the Broadcast event page.

Elder Ballard Urges Students to Use New Media

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 MST

At a commencement address on December 15, 2007, Elder M. Russell Ballard urged graduating students at Brigham Young University-Hawaii to use blogs and other forms of “new media” to contribute to a national conversation about the Church. See the Newsroom for more information.

Participate in the 2008 Nauvoo Pageant

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 MST

Families and individuals are needed to participate as volunteer cast members, work crew, and backstage support for the Nauvoo Pageant for one to six weeks during July and August, 2008. Participants will share their testimonies with visitors through performance and pre-show activities. Visit www.nauvoopageant.org for further information. Applications are due by December 15, 2007.

Church Reemphasizes Political Neutrality

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 MST

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today reemphasized its long-standing position of party political neutrality in response to a large number of calls from the news media over the past few days. See the Newsroom for more information.

Family Home Storage Products Available Online

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 MST

A family home storage starter kit is now available for purchase online through ldscatalog.com. The starter kit is an ideal gift to teach the basics of family home storage and to get started building a supply of food and water and creating a financial reserve. Order online today and have it shipped directly to your home.

First Presidency Christmas Devotional

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 MST

The First Presidency Christmas Devotional was held Sunday, December 2, 2007, at the Conference Center. Archives of the broadcast are available on the Broadcast Event page.

Special Issue about the Savior

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 MST

The March 2008 Liahona and Ensign will focus entirely on the Lord Jesus Christ. In this issue, General Authorities teach vital doctrines about the Savior, and members from around the world share testimonies of the power of the Atonement in their lives. See the Liahona or Ensign home pages for more details.

October 2007 General Conference

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 MST

The general Relief Society meeting and the 177th Semiannual General Conference were held recently. Audio and video archives of both events are available. Online text is available in English. For additional information, read about when other conference materials will be available.

Truth Restored Multimedia Campaign

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 MST

Learn about the Church's new Truth Restored media campaign, featuring recent converts who share their conversion experiences in their own words.

CES Fireside for Young Adults

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 MST

The Church Educational System (CES) presented a fireside for young adults on Sunday, November 4, 2007. The speaker was Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Audio archives will be available on the Broadcast Event page.

Missionary Work

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 MST

Proclaiming the gospel is part of the mission of the Church. To learn about some simple ways you can share the gospel with a friend, visit the Missionary Work feature.

New Counselor, Apostle Sustained

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 MST

In the Saturday morning session of general conference, Elder Henry B. Eyring was sustained as Second Counselor in the First Presidency, and Elder Quentin L. Cook was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Visit the Newsroom for more information.

New Resource for Stake Technology Specialists

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 MST

For those called to oversee a stake's satellite receivers, computers, and other audiovisual equipment, the Stake Technology Specialist Web site provides troubleshooting articles, a glossary of terms, and other helpful resources.

CES Fireside for Young Adults

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 MST

The Church Educational System (CES) presented a fireside for young adults on September 9, 2007, at 6:00 p.m., mountain daylight time. The speaker was Sister Cheryl C. Lant, general president of the Primary. Audio archives are available on the Broadcast Event page.

President James E. Faust Remembered

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 MST

Thousands in Salt Lake City and across the world participated in funeral services last week for President James E. Faust. Read more in the Newsroom.

Testaments DVD

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 MST

The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd, a 65-minute epic film, depicts events from the life and ministry of Jesus Christ as recorded in the New Testament and the Book of Mormon. The DVD, which contains the film in 18 languages, can be ordered by phone (1-800-537-5971) or online. You can also watch a trailer of the film before ordering.

The Mountain Meadows Massacre

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 MST

September 11 marks the anniversary of the 1857 massacre of some 120 California-bound emigrants in southern Utah. An article by Richard E. Turley Jr., the managing director for the Family and Church History Department, will be printed in the September 2007 Ensign magazine, but you can read it online now.

Pioneer Day Commemoration Concert

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 MST

Echoes of the Tabernacle, a Pioneer Day commemoration concert by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, was held on Friday, July 20, 2007. Because of copyright restrictions, there are no online archives of the concert.

Are Mormons Christians?

Mon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 MST

See the Gospel Topics entry "Jesus Christ" for an extensive list of teachings and resources about our faith in and love for the Savior. The Gospel Topics feature also provides resources explaining other doctrines and practices of the Church.

CES Fireside for Young Adults

Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 MST

A CES Fireside for Young Adults was held on Sunday, May 6, 2007. President James E. Faust was the speaker. See the broadcast event page for audio and video archives, as well as a transcript of his address.

Learn More about the Church

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 MST

We invite you to review the test release of the Church's redesigned Web site at beta.mormon.org. The new site includes multimedia and the option for nonmembers to "chat live" with missionaries (Church members should not use the chat feature). While on the beta site, use the feedback option to tell us what you think.

Family Home Storage and Finances

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 MST

On the Provident Living Web site, the Family Home Storage channel and the Family Finances channel have been updated with resources to help you prepare for adversity. Among the available resources are two new pamphlets that teach the basics of home food storage and financial preparedness.

Worldwide Leadership Training: Teaching and Learning

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 MST

A worldwide leadership training meeting focusing on gospel teaching and learning was broadcast over the Church satellite system on February 10, 2007. Visit the worldwide leadership training resources page.

October 2006 General Conference

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 MST

A Perfect Brightness of Hope—to New Members of the Church

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 MST

In These Three I Believe

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:00:00 MST

"They [the members of the Godhead] are distinct beings, but They are one in purpose and effort. They are united as one in bringing to pass the grand, divine plan for the salvation and exaltation of the children of God."

Visiting Teaching Message

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:00 MST

Inspirational Thoughts

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 MST

"Believe in God. Believe in God the Eternal Father. He is the great Governor of the universe, but He is our Father and our God to whom we may go in prayer. We are His sons and daughters. Have you ever really thought that you were a child of God and that you have something of divinity within you?"

Refined in Our Trials

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:00:00 MST

"This message is to all, but especially to those who feel they have had more trials, sorrows, pricks, and thorns than they can bear and in their adversity are almost drowned in the waters of bitterness. It is intended as one of hope, strength, and deliverance."