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Kaitlyn Bancroft
Kaitlyn Bancroft

Kaitlyn Bancroft is a reporter with Church News. Previously, she’s written for KSL.com, The Salt Lake Tribune, The Spectrum & Daily News (part of the USA TODAY NETWORK), The Denver Post, Deseret News and The Davis Clipper. She's a 2019 graduate of Brigham Young University's journalism program, where she worked at The Daily Universe for four years. Follow her work on Twitter @katbancroft or on Instagram @katbancroftreports, and email her at kbancroft@deseretnews.com.


October is Family History Month in the United States. See suggestions from FamilySearch for celebrating family, from simple and individual activities to those that require more people and planning.

This week’s study guide includes descriptions of the Savior such as "a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief."

See photos and read a summary of the Sunday afternoon session of October 2026 general conference.

“When we help people rather than judge them … we are preparing the world for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ,” said Elder Paul H. Sinclair.

“We must choose language that strengthens confidence and preserves relationships,” said Elder Alfred Kyungu.

“Turn over to Jesus Christ your despair for those wayward souls,” said Elder Ronald A. Rasband.

“Foundational doctrine … can increase our understanding of the temple and personal temple culture,” said Elder Gerrit W. Gong.

Projects benefited migrants, vulnerable families and others.

The 2026 Faithful & Loved Women’s Conference included devotionals from current and former Church leaders.

This week’s study guide includes the Lord’s assurance that He has “graven thee upon the palms of [His] hands.”

All young adults ages 18 to 35 are invited to watch the broadcasts.

The Apostle spoke during the third annual United States Northeast Area Young Single Adult Cities of Light conference in New York City and themed "Anchored in Christ."

Registration is now open for the annual genealogy conference, scheduled for March 4-6, 2027.

This week’s study guide includes the Lord’s promise that He will do a "marvellous work and a wonder."

Latter-day Saint young adults gathered July 28-Aug. 1 in Finland for the 60th annual Festinord conference, themed "Use the gems of His happiness."

This week’s study guide includes the Lord’s promise that "though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow."

The Apostle also emphasized the importance of leadership development and education.

This week’s study guide includes the admonition to “trust in the Lord with all thine heart" (Proverbs 3:5).

This week’s study guide includes a description of the Savior’s teachings as “a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”

Family records help Latter-day Saints “minister to members of God’s family one by one, name by name,” the General Authority Seventy said.

Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles met with local Christian and Jewish leaders on Aug. 21.

This week’s study guide includes writings about redemption through Jesus Christ.

The General Authority Seventy spoke about the vital role of family records in completing temple ordinances.

"Our souls are filled with gratitude to be in such close proximity to the places where foundational revelations were received."

The devotional is scheduled for Sept. 13, just under a month after the main conference.

This week's study guide includes the admonition to "wait on the Lord."

Gayle and Tom Holdman see gospel lessons in their craft, they said during their 2026 Utah Area YSA Conference keynote.

The second counselor in the Young Women general presidency gave the Friday morning keynote address at the 2026 Utah YSA conference.