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Area Seventies issue statement regarding Indigenous tragedy in Canada

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The following statement was released June 1, 2021, by the Canadian leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Watch: Debra Bonner Unity Gospel Choir sings For King and Country’s ‘Together’ with soul

The matriarch of the Bonner Family, Debra Bonner, and her Unity Gospel Choir have released a new music video covering the song “Together” by For King and Country. The original song features artists Kirk Franklin and Tori Kelly.

Lesson Helps

FHE: Temples

By Shauna Gibby

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Latter-day Saint Life

The Royal Wedding: Powerful Insights on the Nature of God's Love Bishop Curry Can Teach Each of Us

By Danielle B. Wagner

With that quote, Bishop Michael Curry began his sermon at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and eyes and ears across the world were watching and listening to his message.

Fun

10 Things We Know About the Urim and Thummim

By Jay A. Parry and Larry E. Morris

The Urim and Thummim consists of two seer stones or interpreters used by selected prophets throughout the ages. In ancient Israel the stones were part of the breastplate worn by the high priest of the Aaronic Priesthood. According to lds.org, the Urim and Thummim is “an instrument prepared of God to assist man in obtaining revelation from the Lord and in translating languages.” The website also states that the name Urim and Thummim is Hebrew for “lights and perfections” and that “there is more than one Urim and Thummim, but we are informed that Joseph Smith had the one used by the brother of Jared” (See D&C 17:1).

Latter-day Saint Life

5 Miraculous Stories from the Journals of Handcart Pioneers

By Glenn Rawson

Nearly 70,000 Latter-day Saints traversed over 1,000 miles to arrive in a desert land far away from loved ones and civilization, but of those faithful pioneers, only about 3,000 came by handcart. Here are some unique and inspiring stories straight from their journals.

Podcasts

What happened to The Jets? How the Latter-day Saint family band fell apart and came back together

On this week’s All In podcast, the Jets’ youngest member explains that fame ate away at the very thing they wanted the world to know they cherished—their family.

Latter-day Saint Life

A glimpse into the final moments of Joseph Smith’s life from a witness to his martyrdom

By John Taylor (Edited by Mark H. Taylor)

In honor of the 175th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum, LDS Living is sharing a series of articles about early Church history. The following is an excerpt from the second edition of Witness to the Martyrdom: John Taylor’s Personal Account of the Last Days of the Prophet Joseph Smith. John Taylor’s narrative is the only eyewitness account of these events in Church history. After the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, John Taylor became “a living martyr” and wrote a personal account of the events. He served as the third president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

14: “He Shall Rise … with Healing in His Wings” (March 30–April 12)

What do you know about the Marys? That’s right, Marys. There are actually several Marys mentioned throughout the New Testament, and many had a personal connection to the Savior. In this week’s Sunday on Monday study group, we’re going to learn more about four of these Marys: Mary the mother of Jesus, Mary of Bethany, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the wife of Cleopas and their powerful testimonies of the Savior.

49: “The Vision of the Redemption of the Dead” (Doctrine and Covenants 137–138)

Have you ever wondered what happens to people who die without a knowledge of the gospel? Or what about those who didn’t get a chance to accept it because of mental illness, physical disability, or other life circumstances? If these questions and others about the spirit world have weighed on your mind, Doctrine and Covenants 137–138 can help. These verses are filled with hope and information about what happens to our loved ones after they die and how everyone will have the opportunity to receive the gospel. So grab your scriptures and let’s dig into these last two sections of the Doctrine and Covenants.