The Church’s website ChurchofJesusChrist.org now offers a personalized “My Home” page.

When you log in to ChurchofJesusChrist.org, you will now have resources personalized just for you, including your calling, inspirational content, and quick access to your Come, Follow Me lesson

• Click Sign In on the ChurchofJesusChrist.org home page.
• Click the person icon at the top right and click My Home.
• You can also save the page in your browser’s favorites or set it as your browser’s home page.

There are three main pages personalized just for you: Dashboard, My Calling, and My Favorites. You can access these three pages in the top right of the screen.

Dashboard

On the dashboard you’ll find an inspirational content feed, a Newsroom feed, this week’s Come, Follow Me lesson, personalized quick links for your calling, and upcoming events. You can also take names to the temple with a single click.

Features:

• Inspiration Feed: The top section of the page has content to help you with your personal gospel journey.
• Newsroom Feed: This section features the latest happenings of the Church and its members around the world. It shows information from your local country newsroom. You can change which country displays by updating your settings.
• This Week’s Come, Follow Me Lesson: You can access this week’s lesson with a single click.
• Quick Links: Find links that are tailored to you based on your calling, as well as links to the most-used tools and resources.
• Upcoming Events: View a calendar of upcoming ward/branch and Church-sponsored events. You can subscribe or unsubscribe to certain calendars in your ward/branch so that you only see what matters to you. Learn how to use the Church calendar.
• Take a Name to the Temple: Choose a temple ordinance you would like to participate in, and with a single click you will be taken to FamilySearch with a list of names to print and take to the temple.
• Account Settings: Improve your experience by choosing topics based on your needs and interests so you can control what displays on your dashboard.

My Calling

Access this page by selecting My Calling at the top right of the screen. This page includes instructions for your current calling and lets you know where to find helpful resources. New updates and tools will be released in the future.

My Favorites

Access this page by selecting My Favorites at the top right of the screen. This page is where you can store articles that you want to refer to later from the Inspiration feed. My Favorites will be extended to other areas of the Church website in the future. To save an article while browsing the Inspiration feed, click the little heart by the article to make it a favorite.

Circles (Coming Soon)

The Church is actively working to bring Circles from the Gospel Living mobile app to the web. This is a virtual conversation experience that will help you stay connected with your family, Sunday School class, quorum, Young Women class, or presidency as applicable.

Give Feedback

Sign in at ChurchofJesusChrist.org and while on any of the My Home pages, click the blue Feedback button on the right side of the page.

Adapted from the article “My Home Web Experience” in the Gospel Living app.

Following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has updated its topic page on abortion.
 

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes in the sanctity of human life. Therefore, the Church opposes elective abortion for personal or social convenience, and counsels its members not to submit to, perform, encourage, pay for, or arrange for such abortions.
 
The Church allows for possible exceptions for its members when:
 

• Pregnancy results from rape or incest, or
• A competent physician determines that the life or health of the mother is in serious jeopardy, or
• A competent physician determines that the fetus has severe defects that will not allow the baby to survive beyond birth.

Even these exceptions do not automatically justify abortion. Abortion is a most serious matter. It should be considered only after the persons responsible have received confirmation through prayer. Members may counsel with their bishops as part of this process.
 
The Church’s position on this matter remains unchanged. As states work to enact laws related to abortion, Church members may appropriately choose to participate in efforts to protect life and to preserve religious liberty.

The Church has published a topic on “Organic Evolution” in the Church History Topics.

The topic gives an overview of the modern science of evolution and recounts statements by leaders of the Church regarding evolution.

The Church “has no official position on the theory of evolution” and characterizes it as a “matter for scientific study.” Countless statements from Church leaders affirm God’s role in creation and our relationship to our Heavenly Father as His children.

The Church History Topics section online and in the Gospel Library is regularly updated with interesting topics.

Read the article “Organic Evolution.”

RootsTech, the world’s largest family history gathering, is back in 2023 with an in-person event in Salt Lake City to complement its massive online conference. Mark your calendars for March 2–4, 2023, to join millions of virtual and in-person attendees for inspiring keynote addresses, instructive classes, innovative technologies, and most of all, the ability to connect people to their family—past, present, and future.

A Growing and Evolving Event

FamilySearch is thrilled to continue the legacy of hosting RootsTech in the effort of uniting families. The 2023 event marks the 13th year of this global gathering. In 2022, over 3 million people participated online. Since the beginning, innovation has been a guiding principle for RootsTech. Each year, the event organizers adapt the content to appeal to people worldwide and to stay current. The 2023 event will be no different.

“We feel compelled to keep learning and evolving,” said Jen Allen, RootsTech event director. “We are constantly seeking new ideas to help expand reach outside the industry and create engaging and educational experiences for RootsTech attendees.”

Will RootsTech 2023 Be Free?

There are many announcements yet to come about RootsTech 2023, but the virtual experience will remain free and open to everyone all over the world. It will welcome speakers from all over the world covering a host of genealogy-related subjects. The in-person event will have a cost (to be determined) associated with registration and will feature exclusive classes with enhanced features like live Q&As or in-depth workshops and case studies. In addition, the in-person event will have unique connection experiences and of course, the energetic expo hall, which is a favorite of past RootsTech attendees.

Allen said that all participants will be able to enjoy invaluable experiences and make family connections, regardless if they attend virtually or in-person. “We are excited to continue to serve the millions of people who attend virtually each year and look forward to welcoming those who will attend in-person in Salt Lake City.”

For more information or to sign up for updates, visit RootsTech.org.

From the FamilySearch blog.

To simplify the donation process, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has simplified the donation categories.

• General Offerings. This new donation category is now available when donating online and on the printed donation slip. It replaces the previous categories “Book of Mormon,” “Temple Construction,” “Perpetual Education,” and “Temple Patron Assistance.” This change allows members to contribute to a general donation category that will be used under prophetic direction to meet a variety of ever-changing needs as they emerge.
• Local. The “Other” category has been renamed “Local.” All current amounts in discontinued “Other” categories will be mapped to approved categories.
• Authorized Member-Financed Activities. This category, currently under “Other,” will be discontinued. Instructions will be sent to clerks.

These changes are intended to simplify the donation process for members as well as streamline the recording of donations by ward clerks.

Covenant Eyes provides a free ebook titled Allied, which teaches how to quit pornography through accountability.

The book equips people with the tools they need to cultivate strong accountability relationships. It helps you discover proven methods to building strong accountability relationships and explains how to apply accountability in the fight to overcome pornography.

• Accountability. Learn what biblical accountability is and how to cultivate it.
• Allies. Learn why it is important to have allies in the fight against pornography.
• Common Pitfalls. Understand common pitfalls in accountability relationships and how to avoid them.
• Discussion Guide. A step-by-step plan and discussion guide to get started.

Covenant Eyes is a Christian-based company that offers free resources, such as the one mentioned above, and also a paid program that combines internet filtering with a system of accountability. You can try the filtering and accountability program free for 30 days using the promo code SAINTS.

• Learn about other free resources from Covenant Eyes, such as their blog articles and ebooks for families.
• On the Covenant Eyes site, click “Why Am I Here?” to get information specific to your purpose, whether you are seeking help for yourself or to learn how to help others.
• See a list of the best-of-the-best resources about pornography.

Covenant Eyes is a Christian-based program to help your family stay clear of pornography. The strength of the program is that it combines filtering with a system of accountability. This program helps families escape the temptation by removing the secrecy of the Internet. Accountability software monitors and reports all web activity to an Accountability Partner of your choice. The reports score websites to easily identify mature web addresses, searches, and links. The full-featured filter may be used with the accountability service or by itself. You can choose which services are used by each person in your family: accountability, filtering, or both. They also offer Internet Accountability for the iPhone, iPod touch®, and iPad® and are developing applications for other mobile devices. For about $17 a month, I think this is one of the strongest programs of its kind. I believe in their system so much that I’ve set up an affiliate relationship with them to help spread the word. This page contains affiliate links for which we may receive compensation for referring customers.

The “Book of Mormon Videos” project is nearing completion with its fifth and final season currently in production.

This Church project brings to life scriptural accounts found in the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. In total, 45 episodes are spread over the five seasons, with 11 episodes in season 5.

• Season 4 will be released in the fall of 2022. It depicts Jesus’ ministry on the American continent as told in Third Nephi.
• Season 5 will be released in late 2023, ahead of the Church’s study of the Book of Mormon in 2024.

Watch the video below “Filming Begins for Final Season of ‘Book of Mormon Videos’ Series:”

Take a first look at season 4:

The Book of Mormon Videos series is available free of charge on the Church’s Book of Mormon app, YouTube, the Church’s website, and the Gospel Library. It has been translated in more than 15 languages, including Cantonese, Cebuano, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Samoan, Spanish, Tagalog, and Tongan.

Subscribe here to be notified when new videos are published on YouTube.

Learn more in the article “Filming Begins for Final Season of ‘Book of Mormon Videos’ Series.”

Father’s Day is a special day every year to celebrate the fathers in your life. It can look different for everyone, whether you’re celebrating your father, spouse, step-father, brother, or a role model. Father’s Day is celebrated in 40 countries.

Enjoy this collection of Father’s Day video:

Here are some additional collections of Father’s Day videos:

• Father’s Day videos on LDS365
• Father’s Day playlist on the Church’s YouTube channel
• Father’s Day videos on ChurchofJesusChrist.org
• Favorite Mormon commercials about dads at LDS Daily
• Five Videos About Fatherhood in Honor of Father’s Day

Related articles:

• 20 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day
• Fathers: A God-Given Role

Church activities bring Church members together to provide fun and entertainment, as well as build testimonies, strengthen families, and foster unity and personal growth. Activities also help members participate in the work of salvation and exaltation.

Church leaders oversee the planning of Church-sponsored activities. Leaders should use good judgment and approve activities that are well planned and follow the Church’s safety guidelines that are reinforced each year. The guidelines can be found at safety.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

UNDAUNTED: Witnesses of the Book of Mormon is a companion docudrama to the movie WITNESSES that was released in June 2021 by the Interpreter Foundation.

WITNESSES tells the powerful true story of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon. Now, UNDAUNTED provides a deep-dive into the lives of those who saw and handled the gold plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated.

Visit WitnessesUndaunted.com to order a DVD and watch 18 bonus episodes.

Watch a trailer of UNDAUNTED below.

In yesterday’s Teaching in the Savior’s Way broadcast, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf announced that an updated booklet Teaching in the Savior’s Way is now available in the Gospel Library in English and many other languages. A total of 70 languages will be available by the end of June. It can be used by parents, ministering brothers and sisters, seminary and institute teachers, and anyone whose Church calling gives them opportunities to teach.

You can study this resource on your own or use it to guide discussions with others about how to become a better teacher. For example, this resource could be used in home evenings, presidency meetings, ward or stake council meetings, seminary and institute in-service meetings, and teacher council meetings.

In the broadcast, Elder Uchtdorf shared five ways to teach more like Jesus Christ and find joy and success in teaching the gospel. Read a summary of the broadcast and watch the broadcast below.

Everyone who who teaches, either in their calling or in their home, is invited to a special broadcast this Sunday with Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf about “Teaching in the Savior’s Way.”

Learn more in the article “Teaching in the Savior’s Way Broadcast with Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, June 12, 2022.”

What can you say when someone you love comes out as gay? Although we may have the best of intentions, some of the words and phrases we use may marginalize rather than be helpful to someone who is LGBTQ.

The article “What can you say when a family member comes out as gay? 7 ideas from a Latter-day Saint mom” from LDS Living provides helpful, practical advice, based on information from the Church’s Same-Sex Attraction website.

A Strive to Be Concert, “Trust in the Lord,” was broadcast live on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 7 p.m. MDT.

The concert featured live performances of songs on this year’s youth theme album, including the 2022 theme song, “Trust in the Lord.” The album is available for free download and features a variety of uplifting, modern songs for youth. The recorded concert is one of several resources that support the 2022 youth theme, including the website, album and video.

Watch the Strive to Be Concert in the video below:

How to Watch

• StriveToBe YouTube channel
• Instagram page
• Gospel Media
• Gospel Library

Youth Theme Album

The full youth theme album can be streamed on 35 streaming platforms, including the 2022 youth theme website, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Gospel Library, and the Sacred Music app. Language versions of the album will be added to these platforms as they become available.

Learn more in the article “Youth Encouraged to ‘Trust in the Lord’ at Strive to Be Concert.”

Want to sing in The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square? The once-a-year audition period is now open.

2022 applications must be submitted online by August 15, 2022.

Visit TheTabernacleChoir.org for more information.

As temples around the world continue to return to full operation, Church leaders have announced another step forward in helping members participate in regular worship in temples. Soon, Latter-day Saints who would like to attend the temple to perform proxy ordinances will have the option to either reserve an appointment or attend without an appointment, where space is available.

Priority will be given to patrons with appointments. Those who attend the temple without a reservation may have to wait for an opportunity to participate. Appointments will still be necessary for members to receive their own endowment and sealing.

Members will receive an email informing them when the option to attend the temple nearest to them without an appointment will begin.

Due to the pandemic, it became necessary for patrons to attend the temple by appointment only. Temple appointments provided many advantages, including reduced wait times and ensuring members can participate in the ordinances as they choose. However, there are situations when members desire to attend a temple without having to set an appointment.

After a 3-year hiatus due to COVID, live performances of the Nauvoo and British Pageants are returning this summer in Nauvoo, Illinois, from July 5–31, 2022.

Performances this summer will be every Tuesday through Friday, with the two pageants alternating on the same stage each evening, beginning at 8:45 p.m. The Nauvoo pageant is Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The British pageant is on Wednesday and Friday.

Learn more about these two pageants in the article “Live Performances of Nauvoo and British Pageants Return in July 2022.”

Towards the end of May, people in the United States observe Memorial Day. Many people visit cemeteries or places that remind them of their loved ones. BBQs and picnics are also common ways to celebrate the holiday. But there is more to Memorial Day than gatherings and summer fun.

What Is Memorial Day, and Why Do We Celebrate It?

Memorial Day is a U.S. national holiday that honors the country’s military members who died in service. The holiday offers citizens a chance to reflect on the countless individuals who served and lost their lives and come together with the families and communities left behind.

Similarly, Veterans Day and Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day honor military members. Veterans Day honors all U.S. veterans, both dead and alive, while Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day commemorates individuals who died at Pearl Harbor.

When Is Memorial Day?

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May as a federal holiday in the United States. Originally, Memorial Day was held on May 30th, but the day was later changed to turn it into a 3-day weekend. To make the change, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which took effect in 1968.

Several other countries also celebrate their own versions of Memorial Day throughout the year. For example, Israel celebrates Yom HaZikaron at the beginning of May while some Canadians celebrate Memorial day alongside Canada Day in July. Remembrance Day is a similar holiday observed in the UK and Canada as well. Other countries have unique names for their holiday, such as Anzac Day in New Zealand, which is celebrated in April.

Read more in the article “Why Is Memorial Day Important?”

This Memorial Day, take the time to clean the gravestones of your ancestors. Cleaning can turn back time to make your loved one’s final resting place nearly as beautiful as the day their family members gathered there to wish them farewell.

Some weathering, erosion, neglect, and vandalism cannot be reversed. But preservation and prevention can make all the difference. And as more people become interested in genealogical research, there is a greater desire to preserve what is left of our ancestor’s legacies in stone.

Read guidelines and tools for cleaning your family headstones at BillionGraves.com.

Covenant Eyes provides free videos about overcoming pornography. Here are some examples:

• Quitting Porn (The Secret to Break Free for Good)
• 5 Myths About Porn Every Wife Should Reject
• Does Porn Ruin Your Brain?

Covenant Eyes is a Christian-based company that offers free resources, such as the one mentioned above, and also a paid program that combines internet filtering with a system of accountability. You can try the filtering and accountability program free for 30 days using the promo code SAINTS.

• Learn about other free resources from Covenant Eyes, such as their blog articles and ebooks for families.
• On the Covenant Eyes site, click “Why Am I Here?” to get information specific to your purpose, whether you are seeking help for yourself or to learn how to help others.
• See a list of the best-of-the-best resources about pornography.

Covenant Eyes is a Christian-based program to help your family stay clear of pornography. The strength of the program is that it combines filtering with a system of accountability. This program helps families escape the temptation by removing the secrecy of the Internet. Accountability software monitors and reports all web activity to an Accountability Partner of your choice. The reports score websites to easily identify mature web addresses, searches, and links. The full-featured filter may be used with the accountability service or by itself. You can choose which services are used by each person in your family: accountability, filtering, or both. They also offer Internet Accountability for the iPhone, iPod touch®, and iPad® and are developing applications for other mobile devices. For about $17 a month, I think this is one of the strongest programs of its kind. I believe in their system so much that I’ve set up an affiliate relationship with them to help spread the word. This page contains affiliate links for which we may receive compensation for referring customers.