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Emma Smith, the first president of the Relief Society, was a foundational figure in early Mormon history. In 1842, she was appointed by Joseph Smith to organize the Relief Society in Nauvoo, Illinois... Read more on our Instagram and Facebook pages!

Today, we honor the lives and contributions of early LDS Black pioneers. Members like Green Flake, Edward Leggroan, and Samuel Chambers are some of the many whose lives and legacies have helped define the history of the Church. Read more on our Instagram page...

In 1846, almost 500 members of the LDS church enlisted in the United States Army during the Mexican-American War. The Mormon Battalion, led by Colonel James Allen, remains as the only religiously-based military unit in United States history... Read more on our Instagram!

Elijah Able was a pioneering figure in early Mormon history whose story is marked by significant contributions to the growth of the LDS Church as well as unjust hardship... Read more on our Instagram and Facebook!

Jane Manning James was one of the first Black women to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Born in 1821 in Connecticut, Jane joined the Church in 1842, making her one of the earliest Black converts...Learn more on our Instagram and Facebook!

In 1846, the Mormon migration to the Utah Territory began, marking the start of a journey filled with hardship and adversity. The first group of pioneers left Nauvoo, Illinois, with the goal of reaching the Salt Lake Valley...Read more on our Instagram and Facebook!

Albert Talmadge, the younger brother of apostle James Talmadge, played a pivotal role in making The Book of Mormon accessible to blind members of the church...Read more on our Instagram and Facebook pages!

Monday, March 17th, marked the anniversary of the first Relief Society meeting held in Nauvoo, Illinois, in 1842...Read more on our Facebook and Instagram pages!

This April marks the 195th anniversary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a significant milestone reached through a history of faith, growth, and perseverance...Read more on our Instagram and Facebook pages!

The first General Conference was held in 1830 in Fayette, New York, shortly after the church’s founding...Read more on our Instagram and Facebook pages!

The expansion of the LDS church across the Pacific Islands in the 19th and 20th centuries reveals a complex intersection of faith, colonial influence, and Indigenous resilience...Read more on our Instagram and Facebook pages!