Updated Gospel Principles Manual
The Gospel Principles manual contains information on 47 core principles of the gospel for personal study and teaching. In 2010 and 2011, this manual will be used in Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society classes, as well as the Gospel Principles class for investigators and new members. The manual is available online in multiple media formats. To order this book in the U.S. and Canada, visit the online catalog; in other countries, please contact your distribution center.
Featured 10/30/09
CES Fireside for Young Adults
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf was the speaker at a CES fireside for young adults on Sunday, November 1. Video archives are available from the broadcast event page.
Featured 10/26/09
Participate in 2010 Church Productions
Families and individuals of all ages are needed as volunteer cast members, work crew, and backstage support to participate in LDS Church pageants and other productions during the spring and summer of 2010. Learn more about how to apply.
Featured 10/14/09
Apostle Says Religious Freedom Is Being Threatened
In an October 13 address to BYU–Idaho students, Elder Dallin H. Oaks spoke on the importance of preserving the religious freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution against societal forces that threaten those freedoms.
Featured 10/14/09
Old Testament Visual Resource DVDs
Enhance your study of the Old Testament with this new set of three DVDs that includes 56 videos, over 300 visual resources (such as interactive charts, quotations, and paintings), and ideas for family home evening study activities. The Old Testament Visual Resource DVDs are designed for use in homes and Church classes. Watch an introductory video to learn more.
Featured 10/7/09
Finding Hope
"What is hope and how can it help me?" "What do I need to do to have hope?" Visit the new Finding Hope topic page for videos, inspirational stories, and other resources that answer these questions.
Featured 9/25/09
General Conference
General conference was held on Saturday and Sunday, October 3-4, 2009. Audio and video archives of the conference are available. Online text is available in English. Archives of the general Relief Society meeting are available.
Featured 9/18/09
LDS Edition of the Spanish Bible
The Latter-day Saint edition of the Holy Bible in Spanish is now available. More information about the available formats, pricing, and ordering of the LDS Edition of the Spanish Bible is available in English and Spanish (Biblia). A special 30-minute orientation video will be broadcast between the upcoming general conference sessions.
Featured 9/17/09
The Friend Web Site
The Friend Web site includes fun activities for children as well as teaching helps for parents and teachers. The site features interactive games, videos, printable activities, coloring pages, scripture stories, digital copies of the magazine, and more.
Featured 9/11/09
CES Fireside for Young Adults
Sister Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women general president, spoke at a CES fireside for young adults on Sunday, September 13. Video and audio of this fireside are now available in multiple languages.
Featured 9/10/09
Recent Addresses from Apostles
Elder Russell M. Nelson emphasized the importance of children and families at an international conference on families. Also, in a recent commencement address, Elder M. Russell Ballard urged Church members to speak up without being defensive.
Featured 8/21/09
Job Search Tips on ProvidentLiving.org
Job Search Tips, highlighting the most effective techniques for finding a job, are now available to help you succeed in finding employment.
Featured 8/19/09
Crisis Pregnancy Help
If you think that LDS Family Services is only an adoption agency, you'll be surprised by what we have to offer. Visit our newly designed Web site, ItsAboutLove.org, to learn what options are available in a crisis pregnancy, to hear clients' real-life stories, and to connect with our agency counselors.
Featured 7/29/09
2009 Pageants
Pageant season continues with the Nauvoo Pageant and the Clarkston Pageant being performed in July and August. For more information, visit pageants.lds.org.
Featured 7/16/09
Mormon Channel
Listen to Mormon Channel, the Church’s new 24-hour-a-day audio station featuring gospel-oriented programs, music, interviews, and much more. You can access the station through live Internet streaming, podcasts, and iPhone applications, as well as on HD radio.
Featured 7/13/09
Pioneer Day Concert
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square performed their annual Pioneer Day Commemoration Concert on Friday, July 17, 2009, in the Conference Center.
Featured 7/10/09
Mormon Channel iPhone Application
A free Mormon Channel iPhone application is now available that allows iPhone and iPod Touch users to listen to Mormon Channel broadcasts, general conference addresses, magazine articles, and audio recordings of the scriptures.
Featured 6/24/09
Trusting in the Lord
Watch and share a new Mormon Messages video, "Trusting in the Lord," in which a woman shares her journey of faith, hope, and trust as her family goes through the process of adoption. To share this video, go to the YouTube page, click “Share” below the video, and then select how you would like to share it. (This video is also available in Spanish on YouTube.)
Featured 6/8/09
O Remember, Remember
Watch and share a new Mormon Messages video, "O Remember, Remember," in which President Henry B. Eyring shares his daily practice of recognizing the Lord's hand in his life and invites us to do the same. To share this video, go to the YouTube page, click “Share” below the video, and then select how you would like to share it. (This video is also available in Spanish on YouTube.)
Featured 5/29/09
"Hope Ya Know, We Had a Hard Time"
Watch and share a new Mormon Messages video, "Hope Ya Know, We Had a Hard Time," in which Elder Quentin L. Cook speaks of the many trials that can occur in life and offers his assurance of the Lord's love and concern for each of us. To share this video, go to the YouTube page, click “Share” below the video, and then select how you would like to share it. (This video is also available in Spanish on YouTube.)
Featured 5/22/09
The Blessings of the Priesthood
Watch and share a new Mormon Messages video, "Blessings of the Priesthood," in which Elder Robert D. Hales testifies of the power of the priesthood and describes how it has blessed God's children from the Creation to our day. To share this video, go to the YouTube page, click “Share” below the video, and then select how you would like to share it. (This video is also available in Spanish on YouTube.)
Featured 5/15/09
Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple Open House
The general public is invited to tour the new Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple during the open house, which will be held Mondays through Saturdays from June 1 to August 1 (excluding July 4 and July 24). Reservations are required and are available free of charge. Group reservations can be accommodated by calling 1-800-521-5105 or 801-240-7645.
Featured 5/12/09
A Tribute to Mothers
To celebrate Mother's Day, we have created a special Mormon Messages video, "Happy Mother's Day, Mom!" We hope you enjoy the video, and we invite you to share it with your family and friends. To share this video, go to the YouTube page, click “Share” below the video, and then select how you would like to share it. (This video is also available in Spanish on YouTube.)
Featured 5/7/09
How Can I Find Happiness?
Watch and share the Mormon Messages video, "How Can I Find Happiness?" in which Elder Richard G. Scott teaches that by following the Lord's plan, we can be happy, regardless of what is happening around us. To share this video, go to the YouTube page, click “Share” below the video, and then select how you would like to share it.
Featured 4/29/09
CES Fireside for Young Adults
A CES fireside for young adults was held on Sunday, May 3, 2009, with Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as the speaker. See the Broadcast page for audio and video archives, as well as a transcript of the talk.
Featured 4/27/09
The Miracle of the Holy Bible
Watch and share the Mormon Messages video, "The Miracle of the Holy Bible," in which Elder M. Russell Ballard testifies that as Church members we believe, follow, and teach the Bible’s message inviting all to worship Jesus Christ. To share this video, go to the YouTube page, click “Share” below the video, and then select how you would like to share it.
Featured 4/21/09
First Presidency Easter Message
Visit the Newsroom to read the First Presidency Easter Message testifying of the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ and of the peace and blessings available to all because of this everlasting gift.
Featured 4/10/09
New Easter Video
Watch and share the Mormon Messages video, "Easter Message—None Were with Him," in which Elder Jeffrey R. Holland describes the Savior’s solitary journey to overcome sin and death and testifies of the resulting blessings to all mankind. To share this video, go to the YouTube page, click “Share” below the video, and then select how you would like to share it. (This video is also available in Spanish on YouTube.)
Featured 4/10/09
Mormon Messages on YouTube
If you are looking for a simple way to watch and share brief, gospel-centered videos, visit Mormon Messages, a Church-sponsored YouTube channel that is updated each week with teachings of our basic beliefs, stories of hope and inspiration, and more.
Featured 4/3/09
179th Annual General Conference
General conference was held on Saturday and Sunday, April 4–5, 2009. Audio and video archives of the conference are available in many languages. Online text and a conference highlights video are available in English. Visit the Newsroom to read about Elder Neil L. Andersen, newly sustained member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Featured 3/25/09
General Young Women Meeting
The general Young Women meeting was held on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. Audio and video archives, as well as transcripts of each talk, are available on the Broadcast Event page.
Featured 3/20/09
New Gospel Art Book
Enhance your gospel teaching and learning with this affordable spiral-bound book containing 137 color pictures. View a short introductory video about this book (Windows Media or QuickTime), download images from the book, or order online.
Featured 3/17/09
Church Statement on "Big Love"
Visit the Newsroom to read the Church’s official statement on a recent episode of HBO’s Big Love that is said to depict temple ceremonies. If you would like to learn more, watch a video about the blessings of the temple. To share this video, go to the YouTube page, click “Share” below the video, and then select how you would like to share it.
Featured 3/9/09
Draper Temple Open House
The general public is invited to tour the new Draper Utah Temple during the open house, which will be held Mondays through Saturdays from January 15 to March 14. Reservations are required and are available free of charge.
Featured 3/3/09
Elder Hales Addresses Young Adults
On Sunday, March 1, Elder Robert D. Hales spoke at a CES fireside for young adults. You can view this video online.
Featured 2/23/09
Upgraded LDS Maps Site
To find the nearest places of worship for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, try the newly upgraded, multi-language version of LDS Maps. With this new upgrade, more people around the world can search in their native language for nearby services of the Church.
Featured 2/10/09
LDS.org Unavailable Due to Site Maintenance
From Wednesday, January 28, at 11:00 p.m. MST to Thursday at 3:00 a.m. MST, LDS.org will be unavailable due to maintenance. Thanks for your patience during this time.
Featured 1/28/09
Teachings of Joseph Smith
In 2009, adults in the Church will continue studying Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, which is available online in multiple media formats (including audio) in English, Cantonese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
Featured 12/31/08
New Year's Celebration Web Site
A new youth-oriented Web site, www.ABrandNewYear.lds.org, was launched January 1, with music, video, testimonies, and other features from the Brand New Year youth celebration DVD. Youth, parents, and leaders are invited to enjoy the resources on this Web site.
Featured 12/23/08
CES Fireside for Young Adults
A CES fireside for young adults was held on Sunday, January 11, with President Thomas S. Monson as the speaker. See the broadcast page for information on audio and video archives, as well as worldwide broadcast times and options.
Featured 12/22/08
Resource Guides, 2009
The Aaronic Priesthood and Young Women resource guides for 2009 provide questions, prophetic teachings, teacher improvement tips, and other materials to supplement lessons for young men and young women. The guides are available online in interactive PDF and HTML text formats.
Featured 12/19/08
The True Meaning of Christmas
At this joyous season we invite you to learn more about the birth and life of our Savior Jesus Christ. These scriptures, articles, hymns, and messages will be helpful to anyone who is preparing a talk or lesson or would simply like to be reminded of the true meaning of Christmas.
Featured 12/15/08
Funeral Services for Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin
Funeral services for Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin were held on Friday, December 5, at 12:00 noon in the Tabernacle. Archive video streams are available in English. For information and tributes about Elder Wirthlin, see the Newsroom.
Featured 12/2/08
Inaugural Volume of Joseph Smith Papers Released
The inaugural volume of the much-anticipated Joseph Smith Papers, released December 1, brings to light a project that has been under way for many years. Visit the Newsroom to learn more.
Featured 12/1/08
General Conference
General conference was held on Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5, 2008. Archives of the conference, including English transcripts, are available. A new media player is available to watch conference sessions on the Internet. Also, a "general conference highlights" video has been prepared for Windows Media and QuickTime.
Featured 11/26/08
Background, Context on Proposition 8
Church Public Affairs has published several statements and resources that will help Church members better understand the news media coverage and public reaction to California's Proposition 8.
Featured 11/25/08
Web Site about the Savior
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.)
Featured 11/20/08
First Presidency Christmas Devotional
The First Presidency Christmas Devotional was held Sunday, December 7, 2008. Audio and video archives are available in many languages and formats.
Featured 11/13/08
CES Fireside for Young Adults
A CES fireside for young adults was held on Sunday, November 2, 2008, with Bishop H. David Burton as the speaker. For more information, including access to audio and video streams, visit the Broadcast event page.
Featured 10/28/08
Scripture Stories Online
Now available online in downloadable text, audio, and video formats, these colorfully illustrated scripture stories are written on a basic reading level for children and are also a valuable resource for others who may not yet be familiar with the standard works. You can also purchase the video recordings as a new DVD set.
Featured 10/2/08
New Mormon.org
Visit the new mormon.org, where you can learn how the restored gospel of Jesus Christ provides answers to life's great questions. Visitors can chat online with missionaries, watch Church members' video testimonies, and request free media items.
Featured 10/1/08
Nursery Manual
Behold Your Little Ones is the new manual for nursery classes and also serves as a great resource to help parents teach basic gospel doctrines to young children at home. (View a short introductory video about this manual in Windows Media or QuickTime.)
Featured 9/30/08
CES Fireside for Young Adults
A CES fireside for young adults was held on Sunday, September 7, 2008, with Elder Jeffrey R. Holland as the speaker. Visit the broadcast page for audio and video archives.
Featured 8/14/08
New LDS Gems Web Site
Visit gems.lds.org to receive inspirational quotations from categories such as daily, family, youth, young single adult, and Church history. Both e-mail and RSS subscriptions are available.
Featured 8/6/08
Eighth International Art Competition
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.
Featured 7/31/08
Internet Safety
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.
Featured 7/25/08
Encyclopedia of Mormonism Online in Searchable Text
The Encyclopedia of Mormonism, now available online in searchable text format, can be an excellent source of information on a wide variety of subjects dealing with the beliefs, teachings, and practices of the Church. (Note: This encyclopedia is a joint product of Brigham Young University and Macmillan Publishing Company and does not necessarily represent the official position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.)
Featured 7/23/08
Additional Family Home Storage Products Available Online
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.
Featured 7/11/08
Audio Recordings of Church Materials
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.
Featured 7/3/08
Sharing the Gospel Online
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.
Featured 6/30/08
Church Addresses Public Confusion over Texas Polygamy Group
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.
Featured 6/26/08
2008 Pageants
Pageant season continues with the Hill Cumorah, Nauvoo, and Castle Valley Pageants in July and August. For more information, visit pageants.lds.org.
Featured 6/20/08
Disability Resources Online
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.
Featured 6/12/08
Special Issues of Church Magazines
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.
Featured 5/28/08
Church Responding to Multiple Emergencies
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.
Featured 5/7/08
CES Fireside for Young Adults
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.
Featured 4/30/08
Spanish, Portuguese, and French Music Items
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.
Featured 4/11/08
CES Fireside for Young Adults
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.
Featured 2/22/08
Thomas S. Monson Named 16th Church President
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.
Featured 2/4/08
Funeral Services for President Gordon B. Hinckley
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.
Featured 1/27/08
Online Archives of Recent Events
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.
Featured 1/7/08
CES Fireside for Young Adults
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.
Featured 1/4/08
Elder Ballard Urges Students to Use New Media
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.
Featured 12/14/07
Church Reemphasizes Political Neutrality
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.
Featured 12/6/07
Family Home Storage Products Available Online
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.
Featured 11/30/07
Special Issue about the Savior
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.
Featured 11/19/07
October 2007 General Conference
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.
Featured 11/1/07
Truth Restored Multimedia Campaign
Learn about the Church's new Truth Restored media campaign, featuring recent converts who share their conversion experiences in their own words.
Featured 10/26/07
CES Fireside for Young Adults
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.
Featured 10/25/07
Missionary Work
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.
Featured 10/17/07
New Counselor, Apostle Sustained
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.
Featured 10/3/07
New Resource for Stake Technology Specialists
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.
Featured 9/24/07
CES Fireside for Young Adults
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.
Featured 8/23/07
President James E. Faust Remembered
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.
Featured 8/10/07
Testaments DVD
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.
Featured 7/17/07
The Mountain Meadows Massacre
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.
Featured 6/19/07
Are Mormons Christians?
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.
Featured 5/14/07
CES Fireside for Young Adults
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.
Featured 5/4/07
Learn More about the Church
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.
Featured 4/24/07
Family Home Storage and Finances
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.
Featured 3/27/07
Worldwide Leadership Training: Teaching and Learning
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.
Featured 2/15/07
Finding Web Content