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Adorable LDS Couple Recreates "UP" Opening Duet to Celebrate 60th Anniversary

Remember that first 15 minutes from Pixar’s UP, of Carl and Ellie’s married life together? Well, be prepared to laugh and cry again as this adorable LDS couple, well into their 80s, play the theme from UP as a piano duet for their 60th anniversary.

Watch ‘Jane and Emma’ for free this weekend in honor of Black History Month

By Haley Lundberg

In honor of Black History Month, the groundbreaking Latter-day Saint feature film, Jane and Emma, will be free to watch this weekend only.

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Haka Performed in Memory of LDS Player and Rugby's First Global Superstar

Latter-day Saint and legendary rugby player Jonah Lomu died recently at the age of 40 after a lengthy battle with nephrotic syndrome. Watch mourners perform the haka in his memory.

Latter-day Saint Life

Disputed Poll's Surprising Results Show How Mormons Feel About Women Getting the Priesthood

Regardless of the outcome of this poll , one thing is clear and encouraging: most Church members believe in continuing revelation and sustain our Church leaders, no matter what.

Washington Post: How the Mormon church teaches priesthood holders to lead

This piece is part of a joint On Faith - On Leadership series exploring the Mormon experiences that have helped shaped Mitt Romney’s leadership style, with pieces contributed by promiment Mormon writers and academics. Every Sunday in chapels across the world, the Lord’s Supper is administered by teenage boys of the congregation, nervous or bored, in sometimes ill-fitting white shirts and poorly knotted ties in youthful imitation of their dark-suited fathers. They kneel before trays of bread and water, recite formal prayers and solemnly pass the communion to the congregation. Then they return to their families in the pews.

“Priesthood Power of Women” Events to Be Hosted by Emily Belle Freeman

By LDS Living

EVENT UPDATE: Due to popular demand, we have added an additional session of the event on Thursday, November 14 at 5 p.m. Reserve your free tickets here.

What the 9 women in the General Presidencies had to say about their role in the priesthood

By Emily Linder

During the women’s session of the October 2019 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson made this powerful statement to the sisters of the Church: “How I yearn for you to understand that the restoration of the priesthood is just as relevant to you as a woman as it is to any man.” He then entreated the women of the Church “to study prayerfully all the truths you can find about priesthood power.”

Latter-day Saint Life

Church Announces 2018 Curriculum for Children, Youth, and Adults

The Church has announced the 2018 curriculum for children, youth, and adults, which includes the new Come, Follow Me curriculum for Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society beginning in January.

Latter-day Saint Life

An Ironic Story That Perfectly Illustrates the Blessings and Priesthood Power Available to Every Member

By Barbara Morgan Gardner

I recently sat with a number of members of the Community of Christ, previously known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, as part of an interfaith dialogue. I have great love and respect for these people, those I consider brothers and sisters in the faith. We talked openly and in a friendly manner about similarities and differences between our two churches and landed squarely on the topic of women and the priesthood. One of the women in the room who had been ordained to the priesthood described her responsibilities and shared her feelings regarding the blessing it was for her to be able to perform priesthood ordinances.

April LDS Living Book Club: Revisiting ‘Women and the Priesthood’ by Sheri Dew

For some people, the fact that women are not ordained to the priesthood in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a sticking point, a hot topic, and even a potential media controversy. Others aren't troubled by the issue at all. But wherever you fall on that spectrum, you'll be fascinated by this doctrinal exploration of a topic that is crucial for both women and men to understand.