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iPad LDS Gospel Library app is free, great

For many people, smartphones and tablets have completely changed how and where they consume media of all types, including music, movies, books and magazines. And going to church is no exception. The LDS Gospel Library app produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints makes available for download nearly all of the gospel library text that’s available online at lds.org. All of the standard works, study aids, general conference talks, hymn lyrics, Sunday School manuals and study guides and priesthood and Relief Society manuals and even current and past issues of church magazines are made available.

Elder Holland, Elder Callister Testify of Christ in the Philippines

On October 14, 2011, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Elder Tad R. Callister of the Presidency of the Seventy arrived in the Philippines, where they conducted a series of leadership trainings and devotionals, as well as an area audit. Three days after arriving, Elder Holland presided over a special priesthood leadership meeting in San Fernando La Union. Also present were Elder Callister; Elder Michael John U. Teh, Philippines Area President; Elder Abenir Pajaro and Elder Miguel Valdez, Area Seventies, and Manila Temple president Moises Mabunga.

Rapidly growing Mormon community in Harlem looks to reach out

As Mitt Romney’s status as the Republican presidential nominee is becoming more and more certain, Mormonism—Romney’s declared faith—is facing new scrutiny. Last month, a comment in the Washington Post by a Brigham Young University professor prompted an official Mormon Church statement clarifying its position on the historical priesthood ban on African-Americans, which was lifted in 1978. “We condemn racism, including any and all past racism by individuals both inside and outside the Church,” the statement read.

From the Church

Adults to study Lorenzo Snow in 2013

After studying the teachings of George Albert Smith in 2012, adult members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will study President Lorenzo Snow’s life and teachings in 2013. Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow is the latest manual to be added to the Teachings of Presidents of the Church series, which is made up of manuals that focus on the teachings and sermons of a single prophet of the Church. It is studied during Relief Society and Melchizedek Priesthood meetings.

Latter-day Saints Take Over Social Media at General Conference

Members flocked to social media during general conference to share their testimonies, favorite talks, announcements, and quotes. The Church facilitated the sharing of those messages by posting quotes, memes, and video highlights in real time during the conference sessions on the Church’s Facebook page, Twitter, and Google+ accounts. Here is a summary of those updates from each session: Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, Priesthood session, Sunday morning, and Sunday afternoon

Elder Nelson visits Central America

In January, as part of an assignment from the First Presidency, Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles traveled to El Salvador to train priesthood leaders and instruct local members. On Saturday, January 14, Elder Nelson met with bishops, branch presidents, district presidents, and stake presidents from around the country in a meetinghouse on the grounds of the San Salvador El Salvador Temple. He was accompanied by Elder L. Whitney Clayton of the Presidency of the Seventy; Elder Enrique Falabella, President of the Central America Area; Elder Carlos Rivas, Area Seventy; Walter Ray Petersen, temple president; and David L. Glazier, El Salvador San Salvador Mission president.

Decision Pending for Activist in Conflict with LDS Church

Faith, doctrine and how questions are raised by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are all part of a mainstream and social media conversation that culminated in vigils in Salt Lake City and Virginia Sunday.

Elder Christofferson teaches members in Salta, Argentina

On Saturday, November 12, 2011, Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Elder Jay E. Jensen of the Presidency of the Seventy addressed youth, priesthood leaders, missionaries, and general members in Salta, Argentina. Also present were Elder Mervyn B. Arnold, President of the South America South Area, and his wife, Devonna, and Elder Ruben Spitale, Area Seventy. Elder Christofferson’s wife, Kathy, and Elder Jensen’s wife, Lona, also attended.

Showing their light: Taking up challenge of the 2012 Mutual theme

Youth across the globe are meeting the challenge of the 2012 Mutual theme — "Arise and shine forth that thy light may be a standard for the nations" (Doctrine and Covenants 115:5) — by offering service to those in need. Such service also helps members of the Aaronic Priesthood realize the goals in the Duty to God Program.Below are a few examples of young men and young women who are giving of themselves and "shining their light" to care for others.

30: Where "Much Is Given Much Is Required" (Doctrine and Covenants 81–83)

“The key to happiness,” “Keys to success,” “The key to your heart”—let’s face it, keys are an important part of a lot of metaphors. In fact, they are used so often, we may not even really think about what they represent. But what if we paused to consider why the Lord uses the word "keys" when describing the keys of the kingdom or the keys of the priesthood? This week as we study Doctrine and Covenants 81–83 we’ll dig into what these keys represent, who can use them, and what they mean for us.