Keynote speaker for Called to Learn Conference

Hannah Stoddard was invited to give the keynote presentation for the Called to Learn of Christ Curriculum Conference (August 25-September 1, 2018): “Two of Joseph Smith’s Principles for a Successful Education for the Whole Family” Keynote Description: Joseph Smith has been called “America’s greatest educator” and yet the Prophet’s principles for successful education have largely […]

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The CES Letter & Faith Crisis (Hannah Stoddard Latter-day Radio Interview: Polygamy, the translation of the Book of Mormon & more!)

Are you or someone you know experiencing a faith crisis? Are you struggling with LDS Church History? On June 22, 2018, Hannah Stoddard joined Greg Jarrard on Latter-day Radio to discuss the CES Letter, Joseph Smith’s polygamy, the translation of the Book of Mormon and more!

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The Government of God

THE GOVERNMENT OF GOD The Government of God., Times and Seasons, vol. 3 (November 1841-October 1842), Vol.. 3 No. 18 July 15, 1842 855 – 856 The government of the Almighty, has always been very dissimilar to the government of men; whether we refer to his religious government, or to the government of nations. The […]

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Statement by President David O. McKay on the position of the Church on Communism, April 1966

Statement concerning the position of the Church on Communism, made by President David O. McKay at the general priesthood session of the 136th Annual Conference of the Church held in the Salt Lake Tabernacle, Saturday, April 9, 1966, at 7:00 pm, read by Robert R. McKay. In order that there may be no misunderstanding by […]

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First Presidency Message on the Family 1999

Associated Locations: Church Office Building, Salt Lake City, Utah THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS OFFICE OF THE FIRST PRESIDENCY 47 EAST SOUTH TEMPLE STHEET. SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH 84150-1000 February 11, 1999 To: Members of the Church Throughout the World (To Be Read in Sacrament Meeting and Delivered by Home Teachers) Dear […]

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The Origin of Man: 1909 First Presidency Message

In the early 1900s, questions concerning the Creation of the earth and the theories of evolution became the subject of much public discussion. In the midst of these controversies, the First Presidency issued the following in 1909, which expresses the Church’s doctrinal position on these matters. Inquiries arise from time to time respecting the attitude […]

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The Wentworth Letter

March 1, 1842.—At the request of Mr. John Wentworth, editor and proprietor of the Chicago Democrat, I have written the following sketch of the rise, progress, persecution, and faith of the Latter-day Saints, of which I have the honor, under God, of being the founder. Mr. Wentworth says that he wishes to furnish Mr. Bastow […]

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The King Follett Sermon

Joseph Smith Beloved Saints: I will call [for] the attention of this congregation while I address you on the subject of the dead. The decease of our beloved brother, Elder King Follett, who was crushed in a well by the falling of a tub of rock has more immediately led me to this subject. I […]

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The Family: A Proclamation to the World

Associated Locations: Church Office Building, Salt Lake City, Utah Associated Dates: September 23, 1995 – First Presidency Message The First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day […]

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