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First Presidency COVID-19 Guidelines: Priesthood Blessings, Sacrament, and More

By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

How does one minister, give a priesthood blessing, or provide the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper during a global pandemic? These are among the issues addressed by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a letter and two documents sent to the faith’s global leadership as it continues to address the effects of COVID-19. Newsroom.ChurchofJesusChrist.org also has a third document (found below) that contains answers to many other questions not addressed in the First Presidency’s letter to leadership.

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.

Weekend Craft: Classy and Fabulous Cards

By Oh My Crafts

We think so too! This cute card kit can be made into several kinds of cards: birthday, best wishes, thinking of you, etc. Whether you use this kit or one of the many others, it is so easy to create a beautiful card in minutes. The kit comes with a separate sheet of printed card weight paper and several die cuts that can be used individually or layered for more effect. Add more embellishments, or not; it’s up to you.

Latter-day Saint Life

Over 100 artists from around the world contribute their depictions of Christ to new book

By Deseret News

“The whole vision of this book is that Christ is for everyone,” says Rose Datoc Dall.

Lesson Helps

Young Men Lesson 21: The Role of the Quorum

Manual 3; Supplement from "Revealed Quorum Principles" by Michael A. Neider

Latter-day Saint Life

Elder Bednar Shares the Tender Moment He Helped His Son Learn How to Give Priesthood Blessings

By David A. Bednar

One of our sons and I were assigned as home teaching companions. Together we taught a number of families, including a divorced sister with three young daughters. Over time we developed a close and trusting relationship with the woman and her children. We appreciated the opportunities we had to serve them spiritually and temporally.

How This Blind LDS Woman Ran the Boston Marathon

When Becky Andrews crossed the finish line of the Boston Marathon — one of the best-known races in the world — on April 20, her friends and family were there to greet her. As her daughter, Natalie, gave her “the best hug ever” she also whispered in her mother’s ear, “Thanks for showing me that we can do hard things.”

Latter-day Saint Life

LDS Family's Viral Photo Shows "Angelic" Figure in a Fire Near Their Cabin

While one LDS family watched a fire racing toward their property, they said a prayer that it would be protected. The answer they received was rather unexpected.

Latter-day Saint Life

Why Everyone Is Talking About Mormons This 2016 Election

Could the presidential race cause another rise in the popularity of Mormonism in popular culture and politics? Will the new political focus on Mormons bring more interest in who we are and what we stand for?

Famous Latter-day Saints

Insiders Say Romney Ready to Steal Presidential Nomination

MR says: There's not doubt that there is an opportunity for Mitt Romney to enter the presidential race, even at this late date. But will he? Or will he stick to his previous conviction not to run in 2016?