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Rhea Maynes

Rhea Maynes was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. She holds a degree in neuroscience from Brigham Young University and is the director of BYU’s Black Alumni Association.

6 places to start as you seek to understand and navigate conversations of racial strife

What do you say when people’s hearts all over the world are hurting? What do you say to try to make up for the pain that has been felt over generations? Where do you start when you are determined to be better and do better? These are all questions we, at LDS Living, have asked ourselves over the past few weeks.

Democratic Senate Candidate Doug Jones Campaigns In Alabama

Latter-day Saint Life

‘He does not ask us to deny another’s pain but to know it’—awakening charity by facing history’s injustices

By Ryan Gabriel

“Knowledge that Christ suffers with us can provide solace to our hearts and minds while reflecting on the injustices done to our brothers and sisters.”

Lesson Helps

Young Men Lesson 23: Preparing for the Melchizedek Priesthood

Manual 3; Supplement from "Be Ready" by Henry B. Eyring

The Priesthood and the Disabled

Picture in your mind, and it shouldn’t take much imagination, a young boy participating in the priesthood function of the Sacrament. He lowers his head during the prayers and then gleefully hands out the water and bread to the congregation. Just like what happens every Sunday, he returns to the cloth covered table and sets down the silver trays he passed around the room. There is nothing unusual about the actions.

Latter-day Saint Life

Paralyzed Runner Finishes Berlin Marathon Thanks to a Prayer Answered in Unexpected Way

By Danielle B. Wagner

For LDS marathon runner Wendy Garrett, being able to walk a mile is a miracle, let alone run 26.2.

Latter-day Saint Life

LDS Mom on Track and Ready to Run 50 Marathons by Age 50

MR says: What an incredible story of perseverance and endurance! We wish this LDS mom all the best in reaching her goal.

BYU to form new Office of Belonging in hopes of creating a community of hearts 'knit together in love'

On Monday morning, President Kevin J Worthen announced that Brigham Young University will form a new Office of Belonging, which will aim to not only root out racism but also to combat “prejudice of any kind, including that based on race, ethnicity, nationality, tribe, gender, age, disability, socioeconomic status, religious belief, and sexual orientation.”

From the Church

General conference will no longer include a Saturday evening session

By Emily Linder

Here is a look back at the last 10 years of Saturday evening sessions.

“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.