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Church Handbook Updated to Include Social Media

Yesterday, visitors to Handbook 2 on lds.org may have noticed some adjustments and additions to the guidelines about the internet. Many of the changes reflect the church's recent push to use the internet, especially social media, as a missionary tool for sharing uplifting messages. Here's a quick glance at what changed and what stayed the same:

U.S. Presidents and Mormon Leaders: A History of Visits to Utah

Do you know which U.S. president was the first VIP at the Hotel Utah or which President offered Church leaders a tour of Air Force One? Find out the fascinating history of U.S. Presidents as they visited Mormon leaders in Utah.

Some Members Trapped in Their Homes as Cleanup Efforts Begin After Hurricane Michael

Homes were demolished and roads were flooded after Hurricane Michael made landfall on Wednesday, leaving some members trapped inside their homes by the debris. "We’re going to have faith that the Lord is going to give us clear roads to be able to help the people,” said Area Seventy Elder Douglas B. Carter about the cleanup efforts ahead.

Latter-day Saint Life

LDS Mom Reunited with Stolen Keepsakes, Notes Written by Her Son Before His Death

By LDS Living

Caylee Lewis told Fox 13 that she always kept her purse close, but for reasons other than what you might think.

Why were code names and code words used in early editions of the Doctrine and Covenants? Were sections added or removed in various editions?

If you look at an edition of the Doctrine and Covenants published prior to 1981, you would likely be very confused by the use of code names and code words. For example, Oliver Cowdery was called “Olihah” and Martin Harris? “Mehemson.”

From the Church

Did you know that the Church just opened an FSY facility in Asia?

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

Asia’s first “For the Strength of Youth Facility” has been specifically designed to host FSY conferences, helping Latter-day Saint youth have fun, strengthen their faith in Jesus Christ, and feel joy and belonging as they live the gospel.

From the Church

See the first interior photos of the Moses Lake Washington Temple

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

Public tours of the Moses Lake Washington Temple begin tomorrow, August 4, 2023.

Latter-day Saint Life

When My 1-Year-Old Brother Was Seriously Burned & What It Taught Me About Priesthood Blessings

By Seth Adam Smith

This is the miraculous, true story of my brother David, but it’s also a story about the strength and power of family during difficult times.

Elder Edward Dube: Can You Imagine?

"Can you imagine"—these three words, found in Alma 5, were used many times by Elder Edward Dube in this week’s podcast. But what do these words mean in our lives? From our approach in sharing the Book of Mormon to how we participate in family reunions, Elder Dube invites us to imagine how we, as disciples of Jesus Christ, could improve the little things and better appreciate the blessings of the gospel.

Healing from Generational Trauma (with Jalynne Geddes)

An indigenous teaching in many communities around the world is that in nature, poison is often located very near the antidote. For example, in Mayan legend, the Chechen trees have a toxic sap that causes rashes or burns when touched, but the Chaca trees grow nearby and provide an antidote. This idea of sting and relief can also be found in family histories. In this episode, artist Jalynne Geddes shares in her own life how generational trauma has been a sting and family history the relief.