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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.


A class focused on searching early pioneer records while another honored women pioneers.

This week’s study guide includes the story of Joseph’s brothers selling him into Egypt.

The National Geographic explorer, who dives for sunken slave ships, believes “profound healing” can occur through connection.

Marlee Matlin, Academy Award-winning actress, who is deaf, said at RootsTech 2026 that inclusion is a “historical responsibility.”

Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Elder Mark A. Bragg, a General Authority Seventy, spoke during the 2026 Temple and Family History Instruction. It is now available for on-demand streaming.

This week’s study guide includes Isaac’s marriage to Rebekah and the story of Jacob and Esau.

The global family history event, based in Salt Lake City, takes place this year March 5-7.

This week’s study guide includes the birth of Isaac.

This week’s study guide includes God’s promise to Abraham that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars.

This week’s study guide includes the story of Noah’s ark.

The Apostle and his wife spoke about how faith in Jesus Christ can eclipse doubts and fears.

This week’s study guide includes the establishment of Zion.

The international genealogy organization is collaborating with America250 on activities, guided research and more.

This week’s study guide includes the story of Enoch.

The first counselor in the Sunday School general presidency gave a keynote address that explored Isaiah’s writings.

They ask for prayers of strength and comfort, “reflecting the love and compassion that Jesus Christ taught us.”

This week’s study guide includes the Fall and the story of Cain and Abel.

“Let us be the legal professionals who are distinct and different,” said the Relief Society general president and former lawyer.

Both the Prophet and the late Apostle have testified of “good things to come,” made possible through Jesus Christ.

“As long as the scriptures are pointing us to Jesus ... they’re doing what they should do,” said Josh Sears, a professor of ancient scripture at BYU.

Elder Rasband and Sister Rasband will speak during RootsTech 2026 Family Discovery Day, and Elder Kearon will speak during the Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction.

The event will also commemorate the 100th anniversary of Institute of Religion.

“I invite you to let this season, this missionary experience, change your life,” said the Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson.

3 guests will speak in person while four will present virtually.

This week’s study guide includes the account of God speaking face-to-face with Moses.

This Church News video features funeral tributes to President Jeffrey R. Holland from his children and from President Dallin H. Oaks.

David Holland, Mary Alice McCann and Elder Matthew S. Holland shared how their father’s powerful testimony shaped their own faith.

This week’s study guide introduces the Old Testament, which Church members will read throughout 2026.

The late President Russell M. Nelson dedicated the Capitol Hill meetinghouse in November 2015.