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The Major Role Religion Will Play at the 2016 Olympic Games

Should religion play a role in the Olympics? Well this year it is in a surprising way.

LDS Artist Creates Moving Rendition of "America the Beautiful"

Set to inspiring and patriotic images, this touching rendition of "America the Beautiful" reminds us of all the reasons America truly is beautiful and the men and women who have sacrificed to keep it that way. With the music arranged and performed by Monica Scott and the video created by Tyler Farr, this inspiring video is "dedicated to the brave men and women who fought and continue to fight for our country."

Your Chance to Sing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Fans of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir will have a chance to sing with the choir in the coming months as the choir gets ready to go on its summer tour. It’s actually a virtual experience in front of a green screen that was tested on attendees at the American Choral Directors Association conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 24–28, 2015.

Lesson Helps

Daughters in my Kingdom: Blessings of the Priesthood for All

"While we sometimes refer to priesthood holders as ‘the priesthood,’ we must never forget that the priesthood is not owned by or embodied in those who hold it. It is held in a sacred trust to be used for the benefit of men, women, and children alike." -Dallin H. Oaks How is the priesthood different from priesthood holders? Why would it be important to differentiate between the priesthood and priesthood holders?

NY Times features LDS pageant

In an auburn wig and skull earrings, Bryn Clark is a banner carrier in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ lavish annual pageant — a 750-actor, special-effects-filled portrayal of the Book of Mormon held for a week here at the religion’s birthplace.But each night before the pageant begins, she has another role to play, bringing her faith into the crowd.

Lesson Helps

LDS World: Lessons from the missionary stories of Ammon, Aaron

Is there a young child in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today who is not familiar with the story of Ammon confronting the Lamanites who come to scatter King Lamoni’s sheep? Truth be told, the story has it all. Intrigue, suspense, blood and gore! For good measure, throw in a hero who saves the day and is grandly rewarded for his efforts, in this case the conversion of King Lamoni, his queen and many throughout the kingdom.

Fun

4 Interactive Ways to Teach Your Kids About Temples

Raising kids so they understand the importance of the temple is tough. They might be impressed by its size and beauty, the pretty dresses of the brides taking pictures out front, and the gorgeous, colorful landscaping, but do they know how much more there is to the temple?

NPR Praises MTC Language Program

On a sunny Wednesday in Provo, Utah, a long line of cars spits out about 300 new arrivals to the Missionary Training Center. The facility, known as MTC, is the largest language training school for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Mormon Parenting: Answering questions about the church

Most LDS Church members are getting more questions these days, because the church is in the news like never before. With two presidential candidates (one just departed), with Broadway musicals parodying the church, with the "I Am a Mormon" campaign getting ever more visibility and attention, the curiosity about the church is at an all-time high. And if we think curiosity is high now, just imagine what it will be if Mitt Romney becomes the nominee, something that could happen.

From the Church

Saints in Botswana rejoice at creation of first stake

On Saturday, November 3, Saints from several local wards were busily washing windows, emptying trash, and setting up chairs in the Broadhurst chapel in Botswana, Africa, in preparation for a momentous event that would take place the following day—the creation of the country’s first stake. On Sunday, an atmosphere of reverent excitement pervaded the spotless meetinghouse as 881 members witnessed the organization of the new Gaborone Botswana Stake and the division of the Roodepoort South Africa Stake.