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Race, the Priesthood, and Temples: A History of the Priesthood Ban (and How It Ended)

The Church’s history with race is complex and controversial. Here is a look at the priesthood and temple bans, the “curses” associated with dark skin, and the evolution of LDS beliefs and doctrine.

Book of Mormon Lesson 16: "Ye Shall Be Called the Children of Christ"

By Ted L. Gibbons

Mosiah 4-6

Latter-day Saint Life

Profound Promises and Invitations President Nelson Gave in 2018

By Lindsey Miller

It hasn’t even been a year since President Nelson became President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but in this short time, we have seen numerous blessings and experienced massive changes in the Church.

Feature Stories

What was it like being an extra on set during the depiction of Christ’s visit to the Americas?

By Emily Linder

Editor’s note: The first episode of the new Book of Mormon Videos series was just released during the October 2022 general conference. You can read how to watch the episode in this press release. The following article ran originally ran on LDS Living in July 2021 after an LDS Living writer visited the set where the videos were being filmed.

Documentarian who made 'The Mormons' fascinated with Joseph Smith

Jane Barnes is not a household name among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For the record, she’s the woman who put together the documentary called “The Mormons” that played on PBS a couple of years ago.

Joseph Smith Movie Hits Amazon Instant Video

The movie Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration is now available on Amazon Instant Video. This movie was the first full-length motion picture the Church released on the Internet.

17 LDS Mothers Recognized as Mothers of the Year

Each year, American Mothers, Inc. selects women from each of the 50 states and Puerto Rico as the Mother of the Year and the Young Mother of the Year.

Fire damages barn at This is the Place Heritage Park

Fire burned a barn at This is the Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City early Tuesday morning. This isn't the first time fire has damaged the historic place.

From the Church

Colombia MTC to close in 2023

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

The Church will close the Colombia Missionary Training Center in Bogota, effective January 2023.

How a run honoring Parley P. Pratt's 1839 jailbreak became a Missouri community's First Amendment celebration

By Emily Linder

Editor's note: This article originally ran on LDS Living in July 2020. The Parley P. Pratt Freedom Run is being held again this year on July 3, 2021.