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RootsTech 2021 will be free and virtual, allowing for worldwide attendance

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

FamilySearch has announced that RootsTech 2021 will be held in February as a free, virtual event.

Sponsored: 9 cute pieces to add to your fall wardrobe

By Sweet Salt Clothing, Advertiser

Fall Wardrobe 2020

Groundbreakings announced for the Cobán Guatemala and the Okinawa Japan Temples

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

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the dates of groundbreaking ceremonies for the Cobán Guatemala Temple and the Okinawa Japan Temple.

It wasn’t the angel that converted Alma the Younger—but what did?

In the newly released book The Spiritual Physics of Light, Aaron D. Franklin, a professor of electrical and computer engineering and chemistry at Duke University, discusses the power of spiritual light and its role in conversion. Specifically, he explores the example of Alma the Younger who saw an angel, but whose account does not seem to attribute his change of heart to seeing an angel. In Alma 5:45–46, Alma relates his conversion,

These Church historic sites are offering virtual tours

By Lindsey Williams

Though Church historic sites have been closed to physical visitors due to COVID-19, many missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are finding ways to connect people to the spirit of the historic sites—and you don’t even have to leave your living room.

Elder Gong explains the Lord's definition of perfection and why it's attainable

By Danielle Christensen

Becoming perfect in Christ isn’t unattainable, said Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles—otherwise, the invitation wouldn’t be extended in the first place.

Sponsored: Classical piano for the Sabbath Day

By Garth Smith

2019 “Inspirational Artist of the Year”* pianist/arranger Garth Smith is pleased to announce the release of his fifth studio album “Classical Piano for the Sabbath Day”. The album release date is 24 July, 2020, and will be available for digital download on all major platforms, including iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, and Spotify. CD’s will be available for ordering from Garth’s official website www.GarthSmithMusic.com. Shane Mickelsen (Mickelsen Music Services) served as Recording Engineer, with all tracks mastered by James S. Anderson (The Bit Farm).

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Some missionaries called to Europe and Asia are beginning to return to their original assignments

By Lindsey Williams

Sister Kendra DeLange arrived at the Provo Missionary Training Center on March 4, 2020, with the next 18 months of her life laid out: she would spend five weeks in Provo learning Danish and then fly across the Atlantic to the Denmark Copenhagen Mission.

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What did Brigham Young actually say? Church History series examines shorthand discrepancies

By Lindsey Williams

Chances are you have heard of Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Who you may have not heard of is George D. Watt—the transcriber who was present for and recorded many of President Young’s teachings and published them as the Journal of Discourses.

Sheri Dew on gratitude and grieving after the loss of her mother

By Danielle Christensen

Sheri Dew recently shared her thoughts on grief following the loss of her mother earlier this summer. Dew is a former member of the Relief Society General Presidency who now serves as the executive vice president of Deseret Management Corporation and the CEO of Deseret Book Company.