Elder Kyle S. McKay, Church historian and recorder, said the histories are meant to bring members closer to Jesus Christ, not just to connect them with the past.

The Wilford Woodruff Papers are being gifted to the Church for long-term preservation and public access through the Church Historian’s Press website.

Edward T. Grigware’s mural depicts scenes from Church history.

Elder Kyle S. McKay, who serves as Church historian and recorder, spoke at the 2026 Church History Symposium about how remembering people and events can help people recognize the Lord’s hand and draw closer to the Savior.

Elder Kyle S. McKay, a General Authority Seventy who serves as Church historian and recorder, will speak at the Church History Symposium, a two-day event that will focus on how Latter-day Saints remember their past.

A new Joseph Smith Papers e-book offers context for nearly 2,000 financial records and provides insight into the Prophet’s personal finances and the early Church’s temporal affairs.

"Carry On" and "At the Pulpit," two books that highlight the history and voices of Latter-day Saint women and young women, are now available as audiobooks.

Elder Heber J. Grant arrived in Japan with three other missionaries in 1901 — 125 years ago. See how the Church has grown in the Asian island nation.

Number of Latter-day Saints increased in 49 of 50 states.

A new website offers historical resources for those interested in visiting or learning about the Church's Missouri historic sites.