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A drawing of a man by a window in a video from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about emotional resilience.
Developing emotional resilience can make it easier to perceive the Lord’s guidance
By Mary Richards
Presiding Bishop Gérald Caussé offers encouragement and resources in a new “Hear Him” video from the Church.
Wayne and Bernice Ursenbach stand outside the Laie Hawaii Temple.
Latter-day Saint who fought in WWII’s Battle of the Bulge set to celebrate his 100th birthday
By Trent Toone
Latter-day Saint Wayne Ursenbach is a veteran of World War II. He will turn 100 years old in less than a month.
Two former stake presidents walk on the Okinawa Japan Temple grounds.
Both lost family in WWII, now former stake presidents in Okinawa share their journey from sorrow to peace — and a temple
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Former leaders in Okinawa lost their fathers in World War II and now rejoice that a temple — the Okinawa Japan Temple — will grace their land.
Jake Eichorn is an offensive lineman for the BYU Cougars.
How prayer, good friends and ‘divine design’ led this BYU football player to baptism
By Trent Toone
BYU offensive lineman Jake Eichorn tells about his recent decision to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Two young men make wigs at a table as part of a JustServe Magic Yarn Project at the Saratoga California Stake Center.
JustServe volunteers help Magic Yarn Project make wigs for children with cancer
By Mary Richards
A young man who received a wig in his own cancer journey joins in project to help in California’s Bay Area.
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Early branch president in Okinawa, now 93, returns to Japan for dedication of the Okinawa temple
By Sarah Jane Weaver
“The Church [in Okinawa] has come 360 degrees since then — from nothing to a temple,” he said.
A man speaks during a Church council meeting. Several other adults look at him while listening.
What to know about teacher council meetings for parents
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
Church News sat down with the Sunday School general presidency to learn what teacher council meetings for parents are, how wards should conduct them and how these councils can bless parents.
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Elder Andersen visits Mongolia, where pioneering members continue to help the Church grow, prosper after 30 years
By Sarah Jane Weaver
President Russell M. Nelson announced a temple for Mongolia in October general conference. “We feel the Lord’s love for His people,” a local leader said.
A screenshot of FamilySearch’s North American website homepage.
FamilySearch launches changes to its North American website
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
FamilySearch implemented record search changes a year ago but those changes are now feature prominently on the website’s homepage.
Kristen Gardner is from Richmond, Virginia. She shares how she got help from a Family Services counselor.
How Family Services counseling helped this single mother
By Mary Richards
“I’m so excited to start a life as a bigger, happier family.” said Kristen Gardner.
A young girl and boy play outside.
Why people are talking about this 13-year-old BYU study on sibling relationships
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
Conducted in 2010, millions of Instagram users are learning about the study in 2023.
A Jack-o’-lantern sits on a hay bale.
A BYU professor is hunting ghosts this Halloween — but not the spooky kind
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
BYU business professor Jeff Bednar recently helped research the impact of “organizational ghosts.”
Hannah Speirs participates in a media interview.
Latter-day Saint with Down syndrome has become a ‘dancing’ usher at Texas Rangers home games
By Trent Toone
Hannah Speirs is a Latter-day Saint with Down Syndrome who likes to dance while working as an usher at Texas Rangers’ home baseball games.
Delia Rochon, right, and Camille Fronk Olson stand at a new pioneer memorial in the Murray City Cemetery in Murray, Utah, Oct. 28, 2023.
New memorial honors pioneers, reunites 2 family branches
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
Delia Rochon’s research led her to family she didn’t know she had. On Oct. 28, the cousins honored their shared ancestors with a new pioneer memorial.
A family in Paraguay having home evening together.
What this BYU study found about how religious hope strengthens families
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
David Dollahite, a professor in BYU’s School of Family Life, is a co-author of a new study exploring connections between religious practices and hope.
Four teenagers sit together outside while holding Children and Youth program booklets.
Young Women and Young Men general presidencies announce 2024 youth theme
By Mary Richards
Parents and youth leaders are encouraged to teach principles from the theme, found in 3 Nephi 5:13, at home and at church throughout the year.
Members of the BYU men’s cross country team start a cross country race in the rain.
BYU cross-country athletes ready for ‘championship season’ and first Big 12 conference race
By Trent Toone
The BYU men’s and women’s cross-country teams are ready to compete in the school’s first-ever Big 12 championships.
People in the balcony stand and throughout the Conference Center sing during general conference.
Church announces dates for 2024 Churchwide broadcasts
By Christine Rappleye
Additional information about each broadcast will be published before the event.
Issac and Rebecca Goeckeritz pose for a photo outdoors.
Episode 159: Issac and Rebecca Goeckeritz on dealing with disappointment, using talents to bring people to Christ
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Issac and Rebecca Goeckeritz join the Church News podcast to share what they have learned while working with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.
Philadelphia’s Britain Covey reacts after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots.
Latter-day Saint Britain Covey and family featured in Philadelphia Eagles ‘Unscripted’ video
By Trent Toone
Philadelphia Eagles’ punt returner Britain Covey, a Latter-day Saint returned missionary, was featured in a team video with his young family.
The Orem Utah Temple.
How the Orem Utah Temple will bless local students, young adults, community members
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
With nearby Utah Valley University and Brigham Young University boasting a collective 80,000 students, young adults are particularly excited about the new Orem Utah Temple.
A collage of pictures of youth gathering around the world during and after Church meetings and activities.
Want to be featured in the Church News? Send us a photo of your worldwide youth testimony gathering
By Mary Richards
The Church News wants to share your photos of how you gathered for the Worldwide Day of Testimony.
A Primary teacher teaches a class.
How to prepare Primary lessons for a fifth Sunday
By Mary Richards
A multitude of resources help Primary teachers, leaders and parents teach children about the covenant path.
Youth Sunday School students listen to a lesson at Church.
Preparing for the Worldwide Day of Testimony for youth
By Mary Richards
Youth are invited to participate in a testimony meeting that will last 24 hours around the world.
Boxes of food donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wait for distribution at the Rowan County Service Building in September 2023.
Church donates 33,000 pounds of food to 20 Kentucky organizations
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
The donations “are bringing the name of the Church... out of obscurity here in eastern Kentucky,” said JustServe specialist Samone Ratcliff.
Morehouse College Glee Club and Spelman College Glee Club sing at an award ceremony in front of a large pipe organ at Morehouse College.
Morehouse College and Spelman College glee clubs to perform with the Tabernacle Choir in ‘Music & the Spoken Word’
By Sydney Walker
“We believe this collaboration is and will be a testament to the power of music to bridge diverse cultures and communities,” says Morehouse College Glee Club president.
A campus sign at the entrance of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
Today is BYU’s 148th birthday. Here are 9 quotes from Church leaders about its prophetic destiny
By Rachel Sterzer Gibson
Brigham Young University, originally known as Brigham Young Academy, was founded Oct. 16, 1875.
A young family walks together outside with the father holding a child.
Family research: What this BYU study found about which parent a school is more likely to call
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
BYU economics professor Olga Stoddard and researchers from two other universities conducted the study.
People sit in church pews and sing as a congregation.
What is the Latter-day Saint Sunday meeting schedule for Christmas Eve 2023?
By Trent Toone
See what the Church’s First Presidency has said about the Sunday meeting schedule for Latter-day Saints on Christmas Eve.
The Paul and Emily Schumann family takes a photo.
How one Latter-day Saint chaplain’s family found comfort and hope after their son’s tragic death
By Trent Toone
Navy Chaplain Paul Schumann spoke to Church-endorsed chaplains about coming to know the ‘God of all comfort’ at the Chaplain Training Seminar.