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Familiar Christmas songs and new submissions from Latter-day Saint authors were included in this release of new hymns.
An October 2026 General Handbook update adds the wording that wards and stakes can hold Primary children's devotionals where children can plan, conduct, give talks, lead music and share testimonies.
See the dates to pre-register for FSY in 2027. Plus, a pilot conference in Utah will test allowing youth to check out at night and return in the morning.
Elder Gérald Caussé's ministry in the Africa Central Area included meetings with members, missionaries and Church leaders, as well as visits to government and interfaith leaders.
Primary children planned, invited and served in Peru, Canada, England, Japan, Togo and the U.S.
Promises of increased power and protection come with these two practices, writes Church News reporter Mary Richards.
The annual event highlights sacred music that inspires faith in Jesus Christ, teaches gospel doctrine, brings joy, offers comfort and fosters unity.
Composer Stephen M. Jones created a new tune to match the flowing words of the Christian hymn before it was added to "Hymns for Home and Church."
Revisions, updates and additions to the General Handbook include sections on the Sunday format, Young Women, teacher council meetings, sealings, disability specialists and military relations.
"I went to FSY expecting to make friends, but I ended up with a family," said one participant.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints amplified faith conversations around the BYU-Notre Dame football game.
The Lima North Institute of Religion organized a dance festival for Church members and the community to gather and celebrate together.
See the purpose and objectives of a service mission, plus examples.
Find the 2027 youth theme logo, artwork, stickers and how to stream the 2027 youth music album “Rejoice in Christ.”
Born Oct. 16, 1967, President Rosemary K. Chibota has served as Primary general president since Aug. 1 of this year.
Supporting self-reliance is one of the experiences supported by Relief Society.
Students can begin applying in the next few weeks to the Brigham Young University School of Medicine, announced BYU President C. Shane Reese.
“I wrote it for him in the hope that he will always remember that Heavenly Father is never far away," Sally DeFord said.
Written at a military academy, the energy and cadence of R. Kelso Carter’s hymn have been known by other faiths since 1886.
In a devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center, Sister Tamara W. Runia spoke about God’s love, prayer and Jesus Christ’s Atonement as things that might feel too good to be true but are true.
While in the Philippines in September, Primary General President Rosemary K. Chibota spoke in several meetings and devotionals and helped with the Church’s efforts to care for women and children.
"The members are glad to become a ward. I feel that the Lord did a lot to help us," said the bishop of the Hendersonville 2nd Ward (Pohnpeian) in the Asheville North Carolina Stake.
The Latin American culture celebration in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City is now in its 24th year.
This special conference edition of the Church News podcast features excerpts from each conference address, including President Dallin H. Oaks' invitation for all to come unto Jesus Christ.
Apostles and general authorities spoke of the law of the fast, tithing and offerings, gambling and leading a virtuous life.
“Jesus Christ has the power to change us, purify us and unite us,” said President Dieter F. Uchtdorf.
“I plead with you, as disciples of Jesus Christ, to pray to see others as He sees them and to treat them accordingly,” said Primary General President Rosemary K. Chibota.
Here are nine Church News stories from the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3.
“As we build our spiritual immunity, we develop the strength and courage to withstand the challenges of life,” said Elder Christian C. Chigbundu.
“Bearing witness is a foundational responsibility of discipleship,” said Elder Gérald Caussé.