Political Neutrality

The Church’s mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, not to elect politicians. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is neutral in matters of party politics. This applies in all of the many nations in which it is established. The Church does not: Endorse, promote or oppose political parties, candidates or […]

January 2017 Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults

A worldwide devotional for young adults will be transmitted over the Church broadcast system on Sunday, January 8, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. mountain standard time. All young single adults (ages 18–30) and students finishing high school or the equivalent are invited to attend. Married institute and university students are also welcome to attend. The broadcast […]

2016 First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional DECEMBER 4, 2016

The First Presidency invites Church members and their friends to participate in the First Presidency’s Christmas devotional broadcast on Sunday, December 4, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time). The program, originating from the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, will include Christmas messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church. The […]

Worldwide Teacher Council Meeting Discusses “Teaching in the Savior’s Way”

In a worldwide teacher training council meeting emanating from Salt Lake City, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland declared to teachers everywhere, “You can do this!” Elder Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles presided over the event conducted by Brother Tad R. Callister, Sunday School General President, with participation from the other four general auxiliary […]

Teaching in the Savior’s way

The goal of every gospel teacher—every parent, every formally called teacher, every home teacher and visiting teacher, and every follower of Christ—is to teach the pure doctrine of the gospel, by the Spirit, in order to help God’s children build their faith in the Savior and become more like Him. You can download the manual […]

April 2016 General Conference News and Announcements

During the Sunday morning session of conference, President Thomas S. Monson announced plans to build new temples in Harare, Zimbabwe; Quito, Ecuador; Belém, Brazil; and Lima, Peru (the Church’s second temple in that city). Earlier this month, the Church reached the milestone of 150 operating temples with the dedication of the Provo City Center Temple […]