LDS Church is nonpartisan, but top Mormon leaders tilt to GOP

MR says: The church stresses that "good can be found in the platforms of various political parties". The LDS Church has taken great pains to stress its political neutrality, particularly after Republican Mitt Romney became the first Mormon to head a major-party ticket. But that doesn’t mean the faith’s...

Church partners with Piano Guys to produce Christmas video

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has collaborated with the musical group The Piano Guys to produce a video celebrating the birth and life of Jesus Christ. The video was filmed at the Church’s Jerusalem set in Goshen, Utah, and features portions of Bible videos previously produced...

Two congregations of different faiths forge friendship in the wake of devastation

MR says: The Community of Christ church reached out to the LDS ward that lost their meetinghouse in the Joplin tornado and a great friendship resulted. As government agencies, churches and other nonprofit organizations work to help residents recover from Hurricane Sandy, an interfaith bond forged in the...

Church History Museum: Creches from variety of cultures

Once again, Nativity scenes from around the world are on display at the Church History Museum's annual Christmas creche exhibit. "Who Is the Child in the Swaddling Clothes" will be on display through Jan....

Church history: online at last

MR says: A quick feature on the numerous materials are now available to view and download. Manager of public services in the Church History Library, Sister Cox said, "Many items have been digitized and posted for people to enjoy right from the comfort of their own homes. You can even print images of...

LDS youth dating standards made clearer in 'For the Strength of Youth'

MR says: The message was a little unclear before the 2012 change of the FSOY. Now youth and teachers are on the same page when it comes to dating. Some of the most difficult counsel the LDS Church gives to youth just got a whole lot easier to follow. For years prophets have taught our youth to wait until...

Video Tour: Christmas in the Holy Land

MR says: From Jerusalem, Dr. Eric Huntsman, associate professor of ancient scripture at BYU's Jerusalem Center, gives a video tour and scriptural account of Christ's birth.

Bloggernacle Back Bench: Countdowns to Christmas

MR says: Eight different countdowns from LDS.org and bloggers.

For even more, check out our 12 Days of Christmas to Christ and our 25 Days of Christmas Memories.

How to sign up for an LDS account

MR says: There are even picture instructions to make it easier. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers a lot of online information and services, much of which can be personalized to your identity and Church calling. For example, on LDS.org you can sign in and view your ward directory and...

Romney back on board of Mormon-owned Marriott International

Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has rejoined the board of directors of Marriott International, the parent company of one of the world's largest hospitality, hotel chains, and food services companies, owned by a devout Mormon family. "We are delighted that Gov. Romney has agreed...

The other half of heaven: Debunking myths about Heavenly Mother

MR says: The article lists three myths and then works to debunk them using doctrine. When Elder Neal A. Maxwell of the Twelve spoke some years ago in General Conference about the heavenly home-coming that the obedient can look forward to, he noted that our Mother in Heaven would surely have a role[i]. Yet,...

Missionaries find $25K in safe in Sandy cleanup

MR says: I'm glad honest LDS missionaries found the money. A group of missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints helping with post-Sandy storm cleanup on Staten Island were surprised to open a safe meant for the dump and find more than $25,000 in cash. The group had been serving in...

Full-time service in Sandy's wake coming to an end for Mormon Helping Hands

MR says: After a solid month of daily service to victims of Hurricane Sandy, LDS missionaries in NYC are finishing up their cleanup efforts. After a solid month of daily service to victims of Hurricane Sandy’s fury, missionaries in the New York New York City South and New York New York City North missions...

We're Still a Family - Plan of Salvation

MR says: Grab a tissue. This is a good one.