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One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple.
Psalm 27:4
Including Temple and Family History in the Work of Salvation
The following training videos are avaible from the Church, on the Church website.
Finding with Family History
Finding with Family History
Teaching their missionaries to be confident and converted to the role of family history as it relates to the work of salvation changed the Houston Texas mission for good.
Missionary and Family History Work Go Together
Missionary and Family History Work Go Together
Missionaries in Houston, Texas find success by combining missionary work with the temple and family history.
One Work of Salvation
One Work of Salvation
Watch the story of Zayna Chubbs, a recent convert, prepare to attend the temple by learning about her family history and finding names of deceased family members.
Power to Strengthen
Power to Strengthen
Tempe, Arizona Mission President advises returning missionaries to overcome challenges and keep covenants by being involved with temple and family history service.
Family History for Reactivation
Family History for Reactivation
When Brother Aguilar returned from his mission, he vowed to stay strong. It turns out he needed some help. A temple open house, a visit from a mission companion, and family history all lead to a family united and sealed for eternity in the temple.
FamilySearch Helps
FamilySearch Helps
These next ideas were featured in the November newsletter, but we thought that we should highlight them again just in case you missed it.
Has anyone had a chance to use the Come Follow Me / FamilySearch/ Ordinances Ready connection in a Sunday teaching setting? The first week in November was D&C 125-127. This week is D&C 137-138.
Lots of true doctrine and answers to life's great questions!
RootsTech Watch Party
As we continue to support members’ understanding and participation in RootsTech (March 5-7) —whether as leaders, families, or individuals—I wanted to share a resource that could benefit both members of The Church and those outside of it.
RootsTech, the world’s largest family history conference, offers a Watch Party experience that allows groups to gather, learn, and celebrate together. This is a wonderful way for communities to engage with inspiring content, deepen their understanding of family connections, and explore new tools and resources in genealogy. Plus the contnet is available all year long so the watch party can happen anytime!
If you work with or know individuals or organizations actively involved in genealogy—such as:
• Local FamilySearch Centers
• Genealogical societies
• Libraries with genealogy collections/programs
• Community groups with cultural or ancestral interests
• Educators or youth groups exploring family history
…they may find great value in hosting or attending a RootsTech Watch Party.
How to host a RootsTech Watch Party
FamilySearch Center Connect
Starting January 2026, the current Tech Talk and Center Chatter meetings will merge into one unified monthly meeting called FamilySearch Center Connect.
If you did not receive an email from Katie with this information, please let me know!
Meeting Reoccurring Time/Link?
US Central--2nd Thursday 7:00 PM MST
Teams Meeting Link:
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 279 496 665 845
Passcode: GG2tb2zU
Come Follow Me
The Come, Follow Me lessons for November 3–9 and December 1–7 provide a unique opportunity to emphasize the joy of coming closer to the Savior through temple attendance.
You are invited to use the attached resource to encourage members to explore Ordinances Ready. This attached resource can be shared with those in family history callings or with the general membership.
How you use this information is at the discretion of you and your local leadership.
Thank you for all you do to empower members to be a part of this work!
Ordinances Ready and Come follow Me PDF.pdfOrdinances Ready and Come follow me invitation Spanish.pdfOrdinances Ready
Ordinances Ready – A Simple Way to Gather Others to Christ
Please see attachment for a small poster that can be printed and placed on bulletin boards in meeting houses or used as a social media asset (let me know if a different format or language is needed).
Encourage members to use Ordinances Ready to bring those who are deceased to Christ through ordinances in the temple. It’s a powerful tool that helps all of us with being doers of the work . Let’s spread the spirit of, ‘Family History, I AM doing it!’, as they learn and actively use this tool and as they attend the temple and bring these family names.
2025_fhd_ordinances_ready_posters_update.pdfgycid5rotrspno5jyddmnn9penzzkvec5cpa2fi1.pdfRootsTech Registration
RootsTech 2026 Registration Is Open! Let’s spread the word!
See attached assets in different file formats making digital/social media sharing easier (something to share with your Coordinating Council Directors when you meet). Let me know if an alternative format or language would be helpful.
Be a part of the world’s largest family history gathering:
Online participation is FREE
In-person early bird pricing:
$99 for a 3-day pass
$69 for a 1-day pass
https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/
Highlights for Members:
Family Discovery Day (Saturday) – Hear a special message and insights from a General Authority.
Latter-day Saint specific sessions offered throughout the conference.
Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction-intended especially for any who have callings specifically influencing Temple and Family History but any can participate.
For All Attendees:
Inspiring Main Stage guests (past speakers include Sean Astin, Ndaba Mandela, LaVar Burton, Kristin Chenoweth, and more!)
Discover new technologies enhancing family history research from FamilySearch and partners like MyHeritage, Ancestry, and Find My Past.
In the scriptures, the spirits of the dead are sometimes referred to as being in darkness or in prison (Isa. 24:22; D&C 138:18–19). Contemplating God’s glorious plan for the redemption of these, His children, the Prophet Joseph Smith penned this psalm:
“Let your hearts rejoice, and be exceedingly glad. Let the earth break forth into singing. Let the dead speak forth anthems of eternal praise to the King Immanuel, who hath ordained, before the world was, that which would enable us to redeem them out of their prison; for the prisoners shall go free” (D&C 128:22).
Our charge extends as far and as deep as the love of God to encompass His children of every time and place. Our efforts on behalf of the dead bear eloquent witness that Jesus Christ is the divine Redeemer of all mankind. His grace and promises reach even those who in life do not find Him. Because of Him, the prisoners shall indeed go free.
D. Todd Christofferson, “The Redemption of the Dead and the Testimony of Jesus”, October 2000 General Conference
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