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Church Dedicates Last Major Church History Site

Over 180 years ago, on May 15, 1829, the priesthood of God was restored in a quiet and remote corner of what used to be Harmony, Pennsylvania. This past Saturday, September 19, President Russell M. Nelson traveled back to this sacred spot to dedicate the Church's newly developed site and visitor's center, making the surrounding areas the last of the major historic Church sites to be developed.

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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.

Latter-day Saint Life

As Our Parents Age: 10 Ways to Make Each Moment Count

By Rachelle J. Christensen

The following article originally ran on LDS Living in 2015.

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Watch: Civil Rights activist explains what ‘Come, Come Ye Saints’ symbolizes for the NAACP

“It can be well in this nation when we lock arms ... Not as black and white. Not as Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Baptist. But as children of God who are about loving everybody and bringing hope, happiness and health to all of God’s children.”

Weekend Craft: It's a Bling Thing

By Oh My Crafts

Glue on a few knobs, cut some vinyl to match your décor and before you know it, you have a designer jewelry frame.

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Touching advice and stories apostles have shared about fatherhood

Here are a few select stories and quotes—sweet, funny, and poignant—from and about the current Church leaders on fatherhood.

Lesson Helps

Young Men Lesson 21: The Role of the Quorum

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

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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.

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.”