Music & the Spoken Word: The great power in every human heart 10 Apr 2021 The world’s need for peace hasn’t changed, and neither has the solution: it lies in the human heart that beats inside us all, Lloyd Newell shares in this week's Spoken Word.
Elder Stevenson tells BYU–Idaho graduates how to ‘extinguish all your fears’ By Rachel Sterzer Gibson 9 Apr 2021 “Strive to overcome the natural gravity that fear of failure or rejection causes. It stops you from pressing forward to find opportunities," Elder Stevenson told BYU-Idaho graduates.
This week on social: Easter, new callings and general conference By Megan McKellar 9 Apr 2021 Here is a gallery of what each member of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, as well as several women leaders, shared on social media following each session of general conference last weekend.
Elder Cook shares 6 foundational principles with Ensign College graduates By Sarah Jane Weaver 9 Apr 2021 Elder Quentin L. Cook addressed the 134th commencement exercises of Ensign College, asking graduates to live a life based on virtue.
The bicentennial proclamation of the Restoration was issued one year ago. Look back at the historic moment By Megan McKellar 8 Apr 2021 During April 2020 general conference, President Nelson presented a proclamation in honor of the 200th anniversary of the First Vision.
Utah Area Presidency asks local leaders to develop a plan to return to in-person Church meetings By Sarah Jane Weaver 8 Apr 2021 The April 8 letter highlights three key directions to local leaders, who will develop the plan to return to in-person meetings and activities.
Young Women general leaders: Enlist the ‘noble youth’ in the work of salvation and exaltation By the Young Women general presidency and advisory council 8 Apr 2021 "Enlisting the youth is the Lord’s pattern of moving the work of salvation and exaltation forward. We can expect miracles," writes the Young Women general presidency and advisory council.
Video: Elder Cook talks about revelation ‘to guide the whole Church in this critical time’ By Sarah Jane Weaver 8 Apr 2021 New initiatives and directives in the Church now form “an interlocking pattern of strength" during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
How to heal painful legacies of racism, according to this BYU sociology professor By Megan McKellar 8 Apr 2021 "Despite not being originally responsible for these problems, we are the inherited owners of what is right and wrong," BYU professor Ryan Gabriel said.
What Elder Holland and Rev. Teal — clerics and friends — say about gathering light and truth By Jason Swensen 8 Apr 2021 BYU's annual International Society Conference is highlighted by an insightful discussion on discovering truth with Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and his friend, Anglican cleric Rev. Andrew Teal.
New area organization advisers — a new calling for women in international areas — participate in first virtual meeting By Sydney Walker 7 Apr 2021 Before general conference last week, 50 area organization advisers from around the world met virtually with general women officers.
Learn more about the 8 new General Authority Seventies sustained during April 2021 general conference Church News staff 7 Apr 2021 Learn something about each of the 8 new General Authorities sustained during the Church's 191st Annual General Conference on April 3.
Watch: Bishop Caussé and UNICEF’s executive director express thanks for COVID-19 relief By Scott Taylor 7 Apr 2021 UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore recently expressed gratitude to Latter-day Saint Charities for its $20 million donation to help ensure access to COVID-19 vaccines.
Episode 25: General conference highlights include counsel, direction from Church leaders By Sarah Jane Weaver 6 Apr 2021 Listen to highlights from the April 2021 general conference, including themes, invitations and promised blessings by Church leaders.
Meet the new Primary general presidency called during April 2021 general conference By Sarah Jane Weaver and Sydney Walker 6 Apr 2021 Learn more about each member of the new Primary general presidency called during the April 2021 general conference.
Download a PDF of summaries from April 2021 general conference By Church News Staff 5 Apr 2021 As a service to our readers, the Church News has created a downloadable PDF summarizing each talk offered during the conference:
Church leaders testify of the Savior’s Atonement and Resurrection on Easter weekend By Rachel Sterzer Gibson 4 Apr 2021 During general conference on Easter weekend, leaders of the Church shared feelings of love and gratitude and poignant personal experiences to testify of the Savior's Atonement and Resurrection.
The word that defines counsel and direction from President Nelson during general conference — ‘faith’ By Sarah Jane Weaver 4 Apr 2021 Faith in Jesus Christ is the greatest power available in this life, said President Russell M. Nelson, speaking to Latter-day Saints across the world on Easter weekend.
Sunday afternoon session: See photos and read summaries of April 2021 conference By Rachel Sterzer Gibson 4 Apr 2021 The Sunday afternoon session included President Nelson's announcement of 20 new temples as well as messages from President Oaks, three Apostles and two General Authorities.
President Russell M. Nelson: ‘COVID-19 and Temples’ By Church News Staff 4 Apr 2021 President Nelson announced plans to build 20 temples, even as temples around the world continue to reopen as circumstances allow.
President Nelson announces 20 new temples during April 2021 general conference By Jason Swensen 4 Apr 2021 President Russell M. Nelson announces 20 new temples during the closing moments of April 2021 general conference.
Elder David A. Bednar: ‘The Principles of My Gospel’ By Church News Staff 4 Apr 2021 Latter-day Saints are to learn, live and love principles of righteousness in pressing forward along the covenant path, Elder David A. Bednar taught.
Elder Alan R. Walker: ‘The Gospel Light of Truth and Love’ By Church News Staff 4 Apr 2021 The ongoing Restoration includes an increase in the number of temples as the work of gathering Israel continues, Elder Walker shares.
Elder D. Todd Christofferson: ‘Why the Covenant Path’ By Church News Staff 4 Apr 2021 Following the covenant path leads to heaven, happy living and the comforting companionship of the Holy Ghost and fellow Latter-day Saints, Elder D. Todd Christofferson said.
Elder Timothy J. Dyches: ‘Light Cleaveth Unto Light’ By Church News Staff 4 Apr 2021 “As we intensify our faith in Christ, we receive light in intensifying measure until it dispels all darkness that might gather around us,” Elder Dyches said.