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Changes to social media of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsors many websites for the benefit of Church members, news media, and others who are interested in learning more about the Church. You can tell if a site is from the Church because it will have the Church logo. Individuals and Church units (wards, stakes, missions, etc.) are not authorized to use the logo on anything they create.

In an effort to reflect the full name of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and better convey the faith’s commitment to follow Jesus Christ, LDS.org, Mormon.org, and other Church communication channels have made changes to reflect the full name of the Church. In the letter titled, "Using the correct name of the Church," the First Presidency wrote, "Jesus Christ is at the center of His Church and we will be blessed as we strive to make Him the center of our lives."

The following are the websites owned and managed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often referred to as "the Mormon Church." This list was updated on 10 March 2019.

• ChurchofJesusChrist.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 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 websites, and much more. This site serves as an umbrella site for many other Church sites. To find materials in your language, go to language.churchofjesuschrist.org.

• ComeUntoChrist.org: This is the Church’s outreach site, 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.

• Jesus Christ: This multimedia website 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 anyone who wants to learn more about Jesus Christ. The document The Living Christ can be accessed directly at livingchrist.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

Other Church websites offering information, news, and services:

• Abuse: Help, Healing, and Protection: Help for those who have been abused is available here.

• Addiction Recovery: for alcohol, drugs, tobacco, coffee, tea, pornography, inappropriate sexual behavior, gambling, codependency, and eating disorders. The program is an LDS adaptation of traditional 12-step programs that have been used successfully for years. Family Services runs these groups to assist individuals who desire freedom from addiction and a better life through gospel fellowship.

• Adoption Services: Part of LDS Family Services, this website provides information for couples seeking to adopt and individuals considering placing a child.

• Web Braille for Church Content: A list of Church publications in digital braille format. They are downloadable and printable.

• Latter-day Saint Charities: The purpose of the humanitarian arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is to relieve suffering, foster self-reliance and provide opportunities for service.

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in China: This website offers basic information for Chinese Church members living outside China and those returning to China. Links to online Church resources in simplified Chinese are also provided.

• Church History Library: This website is the central location for online materials related to the history of the Church.

• Church History Museum: In addition to information about exhibits and art competition, links are included to other related sites, such as Church History Library, Church History Sites, The Joseph Smith Papers, Church Historian's Press, Early Mormon Missionaries database, Church History catalog, and the Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel database.

• Historic Sites: Provides a list of Church History Sites and includes information about the site, maps, and how to plan a trip to the site.

• Church-Service Missionary: Information about opportunities for serving a Church-Service mission is available here.

• Country websites: Links to all the Church’s country websites. Under the direction of Area Presidencies, many country or area websites have been created as an internet presence of the Church in various places around the world. The content of country websites varies but may include such information as reports of Church activities, messages from the Area Presidency, announcements and reports of special events, and local church history, news, and calendar items.

• Create and Share Your Media Talents: A place to share your photos, video, music, and other media with the Church and other members.

• Daily Inspirational Messages: The site gives information on how to subscribe through channels that provide daily inspirational messages.

• Daughters in My Kingdom: Access to text and PDF versions of the book Daughters in My Kingdom: The History and Work of Relief Society.

• Deseret Industries Deseret Industries 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.

• 80th Anniversary of Deseret Industries: Home to information about the history and work of Deseret Industries.

• Disability Resources: This website has been created to answer questions individuals may have regarding how to offer support, comfort, and an increased understanding and acceptance toward persons with disabilities. The site also contains information on general disabilities and some of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, families, and Church leaders.

• Education: 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 Ensign College (formerly LDS Business College).

• Ensign Magazine: This site features the current issue of the magazine as well as archives of previous issues in text, audio, and PDF formats. It also contains additional features that supplement the print magazine.

• Family Home Evening: Resources for Family Home Evening are found on this website.

• Family Search: This is the 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.

• Family Services: This site provides information about services provided by Family Services, including counseling and addiction recovery programs for addictions with substance abuse, pornography, gambling, etc. LDS Family Services helps Church leaders care for individuals with social and emotional challenges by providing resources that are in harmony with gospel principles.

• Friend Magazine: This site features the current issue of the magazine as well as archives of previous issues in text and PDF formats. It also contains additional features that supplement the print magazine, such as new features and games.

• Mormon and Gay: "Love One Another: A Discussion on Same-Sex Attraction" contains text and videos about same-sex attraction. Additional policy and doctrinal statements about the subject can be found on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

• [1] Latter-day Saints Channel: is the media channel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It publishes inspirational videos, live video events, podcasts, and blog posts. It is available online, mobile app, connected TV devices, and radio.

• General Conference: 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. Find audio and video in English back to 1971 and music from conferences back to 2006. Also, find information on upcoming conferences and links to access the live audio and video streams of conferences.

• Gospel Topics: Brief overviews about various gospel topics and links to resources that will help you learn more about the topic are available at this website.

• Hastening the Work of Salvation: Information, pertinent messages, and videos help members participate in the unified Church effort of conversion, retention, and activation.

• Humanitarian Services: Find out what the Church of Jesus Christ is doing and what you can do.

• Indexing: Volunteer to help digitize and index Church family history resource records. Available in multiple languages.

• Joseph Smith Prophet of God: This website includes information about Joseph Smith's mission and life as well as witnesses of the Prophet. Quotations and an image gallery is included.

• The Joseph Smith Papers Project: This is the digital home to thousands of documents, journals, administrative records, revelations, translations, histories, legal, financial, and business papers of Joseph Smith. Videos, images, and other media are included.

• JustServe: As an online hub for posting projects, the Just Serve website will become a portal for anyone who has a willingness and desire to serve . . . and help in building the kingdom of God.

• LDSJobs: For LDS members to search for jobs, find information about schools, connect with job seekers, and learn how to help those in your ward or branch who are looking for employment. Available in several languages.

• Languages: Each language has a list of the translated material available on LDS.org. Most sites offer general conference talks and manuals online. Some offer additional resources.

• Liahona Magazine: Find current issues, other issues, and information.

• Media Library: Download gospel art images, Church history pictures, photos of temples, and more.

• Mental Health: Find resources and help on this website.

• Mormon Channel: Mormon Channel is the media channel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Watch short audiovisual presentations about gospel principles.

• Music: Listen to and print hymns and other music. Available in several languages. (At music.lds.org, click on Music, then Hymns, and then choose a language.)

• New Era Magazine: Find current issues, other issues, and information.

• Newsroom: The official resource for news of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

• Newsrooms of Members of the Church Around the World: Contains news stories from the Newsroom's 80 international Newsroom websites and from around the United States.

• LDS Philanthropies: Donate to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, its affiliated charities, and its educational institutions.

• Addressing Pornography: Get answers to common questions, find hope through others’ experiences, and receive guidance.

• Overcoming Pornography through the Atonement of Jesus Christ: This is a website speaking about the power of Jesus Christ and His Atonement while discovering practical guidance and resources for individuals, families, and leaders seeking healing, forgiveness, protection, and power in overcoming pornography.

• Preach My Gospel: The entire manual of Preach My Gospel is available here.

• Provident Living: Learn about self-reliance topics such as food storage, employment, and Church humanitarian efforts.

• Scriptures: Full texts and options for apps and downloads are available at this website.

• Senior Missionaries: Explore mission opportunities for senior missionaries.

• Self-Reliance Services: Provides information about what's available through Self-Reliance Services, including the Perpetual Education Fund.

• Store for LDS products and materials: Search the online catalog of books, manuals, clothing, media, art, music, and videos.

• Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square: This site contains information and news about the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, the Orchestra at Temple Square, Bells on Temple Square, and the organs and organists on Temple Square. For information about Music and the Spoken Word, the longest running, uninterrupted radio broadcast of inspirational messages and music, go to Music and the Spoken Word.

• Temples: View information about and pictures of temples around the world. Available in several languages.

• Youth: Watch, read, and share inspiring messages and stories for youth from Church leaders and others.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Facebook

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First Presidency on Facebook:

• President Russell M. Nelson

• President Dallin H. Oaks

• President Henry B. Eyring

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Facebook:

• Elder M. Russell Ballard

• Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

• Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

• Elder David A. Bednar

• Elder Quentin L. Cook

• Elder D. Todd Christofferson

• Elder Neil L. Anderson

• Elder Ronald A. Rasband

• Elder Gary E. Stevenson

• Elder Dale G. Renlund

• Elder Gerrit W. Gong

• Elder Ulisses Soares

First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Google+

• President Russell M. Nelson

• President Dallin H. Oaks

• President Henry B. Eyring