Official Church Web Sites

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsors many Web sites for the benefit of Church members, news media professionals, and all others who are interested in learning more about the Church. The following is an alphabetical list of the major Church Web sites.

A Brand New Year (ABrandNewYear.lds.org) This site for youth was created at the time of the new year celebration in December 2008. It has links to text, audio, MP3 music downloads, video, ringtones, links to the New Era magazine, and scripture mastery games for youth of the Church.
Adoption. See “It’s About Love” below.
American Sign Language (asl.lds.org) this page provides a listing of materials available in American Sign Language (ASL).
Answers to Questions (answers.lds.org) This page allows you to search for words and phrases to find answers in the Gospel Topics section. See Gospel Topics below for a description of the section of LDS.org.
Around the Church (news.lds.org or AroundTheChurch.lds.org) This site provides inspiring and informative news about Church members around the world.
Audio.lds.org this page provides a list of downloadable audio MP3 files.
Braille.lds.org this page provides a list of downloadable audio MP3 files.
Broadcasts (broadcast.lds.org) This site provides information about upcoming broadcast events, as well as text, audio, and video archives of past broadcasts. Addresses given by general authorities in other venues can be found in the Additional Addresses section of the Gospel Library.
Calendar (calendar.lds.org) This site provides a calendar and information about events in the United States. Includes events on Temple Square facilities (including the Bountiful Regional Center) and those of general Church sponsorship. (See ward.lds.org for your ward calendar.)
CES (ces.lds.org) This site is for teachers and administrators at Seminaries and Institutes of Religion and requires an authorized log-in. For public access to seminary and institute information see “Seminaries and Institutes” below. For information about education and Church schools, see “Education” below.
Church Directory of Organizations and Leaders (cdol.lds.org) This site allows authorized leaders to search for stakes, districts, missions, wards, and branches to find names and contact information for leaders.
Church History (churchhistory.lds.org) This site is the central location for online materials related to the history of the Church. Resources include information about historic Church sites, online displays of Church art and artifacts, information on the Church History Library and archives, links to materials available through Brigham Young University, and access to introductory materials on Church history.
Church History Museum (churchhistorymuseum.org) Official site of the Church History Museum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Provides information about exhibits, galleries, tours, hours, admission, location, and parking. Also provides information about the International Art Competition.
Clerk and Technology Support (clerk.lds.org and staketech.lds.org) This site provides help for those who serve in the Church as clerks or as stake technology specialists. The site includes troubleshooting articles, a rotating tip of the week, a discussion forum, MLS software downloads, and more.
Combating Pornography (CombatingPornography.lds.org) This site provides resources for avoiding pornography or overcoming the effects of its use. Upcoming plans include a major upgrade of the site.
Country Web Sites (countries.lds.org) This site provides a linked list of all the Church’s country Web sites. Under the direction of Area Presidencies, many country Web sites have been created as an official Internet presence of the Church in various places around the world. The content of country Web sites varies but may include such information as reports of official Church activities, messages from the Area Presidency, announcements and reports of special events, and local Church history, news, and calendar items.
Deseret Industries (deseretindustries.org) This site provides information about the Deseret Industries program, including volunteering, donating, rehabilitation services, helps for Church leaders, and the Community Partnership Program. You can also find store locations and hours.
Disabilities (disabilities.lds.org) This site provides information and resources for Church leaders, teachers, and families of those who have disabilities. The site describes the characteristics of many disabilities and provides information on how to help in both Church and family settings. Also included are references to related scriptures and quotations from Church leaders that offer comfort and counsel.
Education (education.lds.org) This page provides information about educational resources, such as the need for education and literacy, Seminary and Institute of Religion programs, Perpetual Education Fund, and information about Church schools (BYU, BYU Hawaii, BYU Idaho, and LDS Business College).
Employment (employment.lds.org) This page provides links to various Church resources about employment. You can also reference the LDS Employment Resources Services Web Site directly at jobs.lds.org.
Ensign Magazine (ensign.lds.org) This site contains archives of the Ensign magazine for English-speaking adults in text, audio, and PDF formats, as well as new features that supplement the print magazine.
Events. See “Temple Square Events” below.
Facebook The official Church pages on Facebook are the following: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Facebook, LDS Newsroom (facebook.com/LDSNewsroom), Liahona magazine (facebook.com/liahona.magazine), Ensign magazine facebook.com/ensign.magazine), New Era magazine (facebook.com/newera.magazine), Friend magazine (facebook.com/friend.magazine), Mormon Channel (facebook.com/mormonchannel), and Mormon Messages (facebook.com/mormonmessages).
Family. See “Home and Family” below.
Family Proclamation (familyproclamation.org) This short-cut URL takes you directly to The Family: A Proclamation to the World.
FamilySearch (FamilySearch.org) This is the official genealogy (or family history) site for the Church and constitutes one of the largest genealogical resources in the world. For both the experienced and novice family history researcher, this site provides access to census indexes, vital records, user-submitted pedigree charts, and much more. The site is connected to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and provides locations of family history centers of the Church across the globe.
Friend Magazine (friend.lds.org) This site contains archives of the Friend magazine for English-speaking children in text and PDF formats, as well as new features and games that supplement the print magazine.
Gems. See “LDS Gems” below.
General Conference (GeneralConference.lds.org) This site contains archives in text, audio, and video of the general conferences of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in many languages. The site also provides information on upcoming conferences, as well as links to access the live audio and videos streams of conferences.
Gospel Art (gospelart.lds.org) This takes you to the online version of the Gospel Art Book, where you can view, print, or download many great Church pictures. See also “Gospel Library” and “Images” below for references to more great gospel art.
Gospel Library (GospelLibrary.lds.org) This site provides in multiple formats all the official Church materials that have been published for gospel study and teaching. Resources include the scriptures, Church magazines from 1971 to the present, teaching manuals for all quorums and auxiliary organizations, worldwide leadership training, and additional support materials for leaders, teachers, and parents.
Gospel Topics (GospelTopics.lds.org) This site provides an alphabetical list of topics related to the doctrine, policies, history, and practices of the Church. Most entries include a brief summary, a more in-depth explanation, related scriptures, related articles from Church magazines, and additional online resources related to the topic. Answers.lds.org takes you to a search page to search for words and phrases in this Gospel Topics section.
Handhelds (lds.org/handheld) is a page in the Gospel Library that lists major Church publications available in formats that can be downloaded to handheld devices, such as Palm and PocketPC.
Hinckley, Gordon B. (GordonBHinckley.org) This is a mini-site in tribute to President Gordon B. Hinckley. Biographies of other general authorities can be found on the Newsroom site.
Home and Family (family.lds.org) This site provides official Church resources to strengthen homes and families. Along with information and helps for family home evening and other family activities, the site provides links to resources on education, employment, and home storage. Family Home Evening resources can be accessed directly at fhe.lds.org. The Family Proclamation can be accessed directly at familyproclamation.org
Humanitarian Services (humanitarian.lds.org) This site provides information about the Church’s various worldwide humanitarian initiatives, including emergency response, measles vaccinations, neonatal resuscitation training, clean water projects, and more. The site also provides answers to frequently asked questions and gives information on how others can help.
Images (images.lds.org) This page in the Gospel Library has links to various image libraries.
Institute - see “Seminaries and Institutes” below.
It’s About Love (ItsAboutLove.org) This site provides resources and information about adoption for birth parents and adoptive couples.
JesusChrist.lds.org (JesusChrist.lds.org) This multimedia Web site features articles, video clips, artwork, an interactive music page, and other sections—all focused on the life, ministry, and divinity of Jesus Christ. The site is intended for Church members and all others with an interest in Jesus Christ. The document The Living Christ can be accessed directly at livingchrist.lds.org.
Joseph Smith (JosephSmith.lds.org) The site is the central location for online historical information about the Prophet Joseph Smith. Resources include chapter-by-chapter accounts of his life, descriptions and slide shows of related historic sites, images of historical documents, a multimedia resource center, and much more.
Joseph Smith Papers (JosephSmithPapers.org) The official site of The Joseph Smith Papers, a comprehensive edition of extant Joseph Smith documents featuring complete and accurate transcription with both textual and contextual annotation. When completed, The Joseph Smith Papers will consist of more than 30 published volumes within six series (journals, documents, revelations and translations, history, legal and business records, and administrative records). They will present the earliest handwritten and published texts of the foundational documents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including Joseph Smith’s revelations and translations.
Languages (language.lds.org) This provides a list of languages, with links to online resources in those languages.
LDS.org The content on this site is intended primarily for Church members. The site’s home page provides features on new content, as well as links to all other Church sites. From the LDS.org home page, people can access scriptures, lesson materials, Church magazines, senior leadership talks, ideas to strengthen families, information on chapel locations and meeting times, local congregation Web pages, and much more. This site serves as an umbrella site for many other Church sites.
LDS Account (LDSAccount.lds.org) Use this screen to set up your LDS Account username and password. This allows you to sign in to many Church resources. This will eventually be a single sign-on for all Church sites and applications. If you haven’t yet registered, sign up with your birth date and membership number (found on your temple recommend or available from your ward clerk).
LDS Catalog (LDSCatalog.com) This site is the online catalog for ordering Church materials such as books, manuals, magazines, forms, audiovisual materials, clothing, and more. The site is equipped with a shopping-cart that allows visitors to select multiple items to purchase. Along with pricing information, the site includes a picture and description of each item. This site is primarily for people ordering from the United States and Canada. The site also lists distribution centers worldwide. The Australian online ordering system is available at ldscatalogue.com.au.
LDS Family Services (familyservices.lds.org) This site provides information about services provided by LDS Family Services, including resources for birth parents and adoptive couples (ItsAboutLove.org), counseling, and addiction recovery programs for addictions with substance abuse, pornography, gambling, etc.
LDS Gems (gems.lds.org) LDS Gems offers periodic inspirational quotes in the following categories: Church History Gems, Daily Gems, Family Gems, Young Single Adult Gems, and Youth Gems. An archive of these quotes can be accessed in this section in the LDS.org Gospel Library. You can subscribe by e-mail or RSS subscriptions.
LDS Maps (maps.lds.org) This site provides a visual map and allows a person to enter an address or simply point to a location on a map anywhere in the world and find the nearest LDS meetinghouse (place of worship) and information about the local ward or branch. Formerly known as the Meetinghouse Locator.
LDS Philanthropies (LDSPhilanthropies.org) LDS Philanthropies (formerly known as LDS Foundation), a department of the Church, oversees philanthropic donations to the Church’s educational institutions, as well as other initiatives such as Church history, humanitarian aid, missionary work, the Perpetual Education Fund, and temple construction. This site describes the needs being addressed and how donations can be made.
LDS Public Affairs Video Channel (youtube.com/LDSPublicAffairs) Official video channel on YouTube of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This site features video clips posted by the Public Affairs office of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. See also Newsroom below.
LDS Technology (tech.lds.org) This site provides information about the technologies being used or considered by the Church. The site also describes how those who are interested can help by contributing their time and talents.
Leadership Training. See “Worldwide Leadership Training” below.
Letters – See “Official Communication Library” below.
Liahona Magazine (liahona.lds.org) This site contains archives of the Liahona magazine for adults, youth, and children in text and PDF formats, as well as new features that supplement the print magazine. The Liahona is published in 51 languages, all of which will eventually be provided online.
Magazines (magazines.lds.org) This site provides access to the Church magazines (Liahona, Ensign, New Era, and the Friend), as well as links to subscribe to the magazines. Note that there are also direct links to each of the magazines: liahona.lds.org, ensign.lds.org, NewEra.lds.org, and friend.lds.org
Maps. See “LDS Maps” above.
Meetinghouse Locator. See “LDS Maps” above.
Member and Leader Services (MLS.lds.org) Authorized leaders can log in and download the latest version of MLS (the Church membership software) and other system-related software and documentation.
Missionary Application (lds.org/mss) Leaders and missionary candidates use this program to sumit online applications for full-time missionary service.
Missionary Service Opportunities (servicemission.ldschurch.org) This section lists the current part-time mission service and volunteer opportunities that are available in the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Mormon.org This site is dedicated to helping the general public understand the basic beliefs and practices of the Church. Information is provided in a simple format, avoiding the use of words that may only be familiar to members of the Church. Features include summaries of basic beliefs, a link to find a nearby Church meetinghouse or congregation, and the ability to ask questions in a live chat with a Church member.
Mormon Channel (radio.lds.org) Use this site to access the official radio channel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, broadcasts 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from Temple Square in Salt Lake City. This audio service features content from the vast Church archives, including classic talks and other programming. New programming includes news of the Church, interviews with general authorities, interactive programming for youth, dramatic radio productions, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, interviews with Church members around the globe, stories from Church and family history, and general conference addresses. Listen on HD radio, via iPhone, or streamed on the Internet. Downloads and podcasts also available. The channel is also available via HD Radio in every Bonneville International radio market, such as Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago, Phoenix, and Seattle.
Mormon Messages (MormonMessages.org) Official video channel on YouTube of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This site provides a simple way to watch and share brief, gospel-centered videos. The channel is updated each week with new videos that teach basic beliefs of the LDS (”Mormon”) Church, including stories of hope and inspiration.
Mormon New Era Messages (youtube.com/MormonNewEraMessages) Official video channel on YouTube of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, featuring videos from the New Era, a magazine for Mormon teens. Some are videos based on New Era MormonAds.
Mormon Tabernacle Choir (MormonTabernacleChoir.org) This site contains all the latest information on events, tickets, and recordings related to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Site visitors will also find links to frequently asked questions, broadcast text from Music and the Spoken Word, background information about the choir, and a sign-up screen for a free newsletter. The site is also the ideal place to learn more about the Temple Square Chorale and the Orchestra at Temple Square.
Monson, Thomas S. (ThomasSMonson.org) This is a mini-site of information about President Thomas S. Monson. Biographies of other general authorities can be found on the Newsroom site.
Music (music.lds.org) This site contains links to all the music and music-related resources that the Church has placed online. Along with sheet music, resources include an interactive music player to play, read, or transpose hymns and children’s songs. Access learning materials on conducting music, accompanying others, teaching songs to children, adding variety to singing, and learning music symbols and terms. Site visitors can search for songs with a variety of keywords, and songs can be downloaded as MP3 files.
New Era Magazine (NewEra.lds.org) This site contains archives of the New Era magazine for English-speaking youth in text and PDF formats, as well as new features that supplement the print magazine.
News (news.lds.org or AroundTheChurch.lds.org) See Around the Church above for a description of this site.
Newsroom (newsroom.lds.org) This site is the Church’s official news resource for media professionals, opinion leaders, and the public. The site provides news stories and editorials that are updated two or three times a week, along with official Church statements on public issues or responses to news reports about the Church. Short biographies of senior Church leaders are provided, as well as concise reference material on Church beliefs and practices. The Newsroom site also identifies Church spokespersons and explains how to contact them. See also LDS Public Affairs Video Channel above.
Official Communication Library (letters.lds.org) This is an archive of the letters and notices sent to Church leaders. Currently, only English-speaking stake presidents are allowed access to the library. It will eventually be expanded to bishops and in multiple languages.
PDF.lds.org is a page in the Gospel Library that lists major Church publications available in PDF format.
Perpetual Education Fund (pef.lds.org) This resource is for faithful young members of the Church who wish to improve their education, find a good job, and better serve their family, the Church, and their community.
Places to Visit (PlacesToVisit.lds.org) This site lists the Church’s historic sites, visitors’ centers, and pageants. Each listing includes a description of the place or event, as well as contact information, schedules, and driving directions.
Podcasts.lds.org and RSS.lds.org provide a list of all the podcasts and RSS feeds offered by the Church.
Provident Living (ProvidentLiving.lds.org) This site contains information regarding self-reliance, emergency preparedness, and humanitarian efforts. Resources range from information on family budgets and food storage to updates on ongoing global initiatives and emergency disaster response. Many of the welfare tools were designed for Church members, but much of the information is useful to the general public.
Relief Society (ReliefSociety.lds.org) This site provides training and information for leaders and members of the Church’s Relief Society organiztization, as well as access to many Relief Society materials online.
RSS.lds.org and Podcasts.lds.org provide a list of all the podcasts and RSS feeds offered by the Church.
Scripture Stories (ScriptureStories.lds.org) This site provides access to the online illustrated stories from the scriptures.
Scriptures (scriptures.lds.org) This site provides the online text and audio of the scriptures: the King James Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price. Study helps such as the Bible Dictionary, Guide to the Scriptures, Joseph Smith Translation, and maps are also included. The site has a search tool with multiple options. The site also allows users to mark/bookmark and save favorite scriptures. SantaBiblia.lds.org provides information on the new LDS edition of the Holy Bible in Spanish.
Seminaries and Institutes (also seminary.lds.org and institute.lds.org) This site is designed for both instructors and students in the Church’s seminaries and institutes program. The site provides online versions of the manuals and study guides, as well as links to upcoming events such as firesides. The site also includes an Institute of Religion Locator to enable people to find institute classes around the world.
Serving in the Church This site provides information to support members in their various Church callings. Site sections include resources for Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthood leaders and instructors, as well as leaders and teachers in Primary, Sunday School, Young Women (yw.lds.org or YoungWomen.LDS.org), and Relief Society (ReliefSociety.lds.org). Various other callings are also addressed individually.
Stake and Ward Web Sites (stake.lds.org or ward.lds.org) Stake and ward Web sites, also known as local unit Web sites, can be accessed only by Church members residing within the local unit. These sites contain location-specific content, such as member and leadership directories, contact information, meeting times, and news about local activities. I have prepared a handout about how to use the ward Web site that you are welcomed to use with your ward or friends. You’ll need an LDSAccount (see above) to sign in.
Stake Technology Support. See “Clerk and Technology Support” above.
Technology Support. See “LDS Technology” above.
Temples (temples.lds.org) This site provides a list of all the temples of the Church. Each listing includes an image of the temple, its schedule, its address, and driving directions. This site also includes answers to frequently asked questions and an explanation of the purpose of temples and family history work. See tickets.lds.org to reserve tickets for temple open houses.
Temple Square Events (events.lds.org) This site provides information and tickets for events on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Tickets (tickets.lds.org) The site to reserve tickets for temple open houses.
Twitter (twitter.com) The only official Church Twitter account is LDSNewsroom. Many Twitter users use the keywords #lds and #mormon to flag tweets about the Church and #ldsconf when following LDS General Conference.
Videos.lds.org this page provides a list of video files.
Worldwide Leadership Training (LeadershipTraining.lds.org) This site provides text, audio, and video access to the Church’s Worldwide Leadership Training meetings.
Young Women (youngwomen.lds.org) This site provides training and information for Young Women leaders, as well as access to many Young Women materials online.
Youth.lds.org This site designed especially for youth (ages 12-18) provides a unique place on the Web where youth can uplift and strengthen one another and receive messages from the prophet and other Church leaders. Provides information about standards (from For the Strength of Youth), A Brand New Year materials, annual Mutual theme, testimonies from youth from around the world, messages from Church leaders, audio files, videos, photos, and more.

The following are not official Church sites, but are of related organizations:

Be Smart (BeSmart.com). Provides information about higher education with links to Church school sites.
BYU (BYU.edu)
BYU Broadcasting (BYUBroadcasting.org)
BYU Hawaii (BYUH.edu)
BYU Idaho (BYUI.edu)
BYU TV (BYU.tv)
Encyclopedia of Mormonism (eom.byu.edu)
LDS Business College (LDSBC.edu)
LDS.net. A social network to connect with members and others to share photos, videos, blogs, and forums.
Mormon Wikipedia (mormonwiki.com)