3 things to try if you’re intimidated by family history work

“Give it a go, and see how you feel,” Elder Kearon advises.
Members recently gathered to tour the new building.
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Let these scriptural and prophetic reminders inspire you to strengthen your circles.
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The six-day event was promoted on JustServe.org, which helped generate more than 1,600 volunteers.
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“I haven’t thought about Heavenly Father’s ‘great plan of happiness’ in the same way since.”
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July 10, 2026 01:07 PM MDT
From meaningful books to gorgeous artwork, here are some of our favorite gifts for the newlyweds in your life.
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July 10, 2026 10:41 AM MDT
The upgrades will improve care for patients and working conditions for staff.
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July 07, 2026 10:48 AM MDT
The gatherings celebrated over 300 combined graduates across both countries.
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Podcasts

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July 06, 2026 10:23 AM MDT
The conference is returning for its fourth year, running August 14–15.
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July 02, 2026 08:28 PM MDT
The friends shared what they’ve learned after more than 600 meals together.
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July 02, 2026 10:29 AM MDT
“The system is unlike anywhere else in the world.”
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Fun
December 19, 2018 02:41 PM MST
Between the garland and holly, the cinnamon and turkey, there's something about Christmas that makes it more magical and memorable than any other time of the year. With family and friends gathered around, we share recollections of the past and create new stories to recount for years to come.
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December 19, 2018 02:33 PM MST
The public is invited to tour the newly renovated Oakland California Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The open house runs from Saturday, May 11, through Saturday, June 1, 2019, except for May 12, 19 and 26, 2019. Free reservations for tours can be made through templeopenhouse.lds.org in the coming weeks.
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By  LDS Living
December 19, 2018 02:21 PM MST
Latter-day Saint cancer survivor and seminary janitor Cheryl Stewart is always working. Whether she's working as a lunch lady for Teton High School in Driggs, Idaho, cleaning the school's seminary building, or cleaning the U.S. Forest Service Building, Stewart spends most of her time working.
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December 18, 2018 10:06 PM MST
Throughout his service in the Church, President Nelson has often spoken of our Savior and the sacred night of His birth. Here are a few of President Nelson's teachings on the topic, excerpted from the new book Teachings of Russell M. Nelson.
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By  LDS Living
December 18, 2018 04:28 PM MST
When Latter-day Saint teen Maggie Scott heard the song “He’ll Carry You” by Hilary Weeks, she had a strong feeling that someone needed to hear the beautiful message. Since that prompting, Scott has made it a point to share the song with as many people as she can.
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By  LDS Living
December 18, 2018 03:07 PM MST
Church spokesman Daniel Woodruff released the following statement on December 18, 2018:
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December 18, 2018 03:00 PM MST
"My mom said having me on Christmas definitely changed her view of the whole thing. She went into labor on Dec. 24 and delivered me on the 25th. She knew Mary had painful contractions. She knew that whatever Mary had worn was certainly not clean and beautiful. It surely was stained. Mom said I was in a sterile hospital delivery room; Mary was probably in a cave that served as a stable for animals. It surely smelled. I was blessed to have experienced doctors and nurses. Mary had Joseph.
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December 18, 2018 02:10 PM MST
Twenty-six years ago, in what Matt Nerdin terms "a moment of self-doubt and frustration," he ran away from the Provo Missionary Training Center in the early hours of the morning. After reaching the freeway, Nerdin had one "scary, prayer-filled" hitchhiking encounter before receiving a lift from a young Latter-day Saint father.
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Fun
By  LDS Living
December 18, 2018 02:01 PM MST
If you are looking to switch up your Christmas music mix, check out this upbeat version of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" by Utah Valley University's VoiceLine, which adds a fun twist to a classic Christmas carol.
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