Friends of Herndon Ward - LDS

10/04/2025

The worldwide church conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is today and tomorrow, October 4 and 5, 2025. Over two days, senior church leadership provides inspired guidance and encouragement as we strive to be better disciples of Jesus Christ. This conference will be unique. Our new prophet will speak and there may be some mention about the four church members killed last Sunday during church services in Grand Blanc, Michigan. There are three sessions today and two sessions tomorrow. Type "LDS general conference schedule" for audio and video details and links.

*Saturday, April 5
Morning session: noon to 2 p.m.
Afternoon session: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Evening session: 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

*Sunday, April 6
Morning session: noon to 2 p.m.
Afternoon session: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

*Times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

10/05/2024

Worldwide conference of the Church of Jesus Christ is today (10/5/2024) and tomorrow. Times are 10am, 2pm mountain time both days. Hear what the church teaches from its prophet and apostles not from detractors. YouTube, BYUtv, and ChurchofJesusChrist.org are broadcasting the four
sessions

09/30/2023

Today and tomorrow (September 30, October 1, 2023) is the worldwide church conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I invite you to hear what we believe directly from our church leaders. Sessions start at 12:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sep 30, and 12:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Oct 1. All times are U.S. Eastern Daylight Time. You will find that many of the talks are about Jesus Christ and our relationship with him. Those who are spiritually in tuned will feel peace and belonging and will recognize the truths that are taught. Go to www.churchofjesuschrist.org for the links.

Discover a service-oriented, globally-connected Christian church that is led by a prophet of God and seeks to follow Jesus Christ and His restored gospel.

01/06/2022

Tickets are now available to visit the Washington D.C. Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kensington, Maryland, this spring.

01/06/2022

One of the most beautiful architectural landmarks in the Washington DC area is the Washington DC temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Kensington, MD. For the last couple of years, the Washington DC temple has undergone major interior upgrades. Before the temple is re-dedicated, there is going to be a public open house so that anyone can take a tour through it. It was almost 50 years ago when the public last had a chance to see the inside of this magnificent temple. It is almost a once in a lifetime experience! For many, these temple open houses are a very spiritual experience.

A lot of people are expected to tour the temple during the open house. Because of the expected high turnout and the need for parking, the Church is providing free parking.

Free parking tickets will be available beginning January 5, 2022.

Below are the links for additional information about the temple open house, free parking tickets, and the purpose of temples in the Church of Jesus Christ.


January 5, 2022: Free parking tickets issuance begins

April 28 - June 4 (except Sundays). 9am to 9pm: Public open house.

Free parking tickets are available beginning January 5, 2022 starting at 10am. Go to www.dctemple.org for details on the parking and the open house.
Please note: Temples and chapels/meetinghouses are different in the Church of Jesus Christ. Our local chapels are open almost every Sunday for worship services and visitors are always welcome. Once dedicated, temples are only available to members in good standing.

For the first time in nearly 50 years, the Washington D.C. Temple will be open for public tours in Spring 2022. This is a rare opportunity to COME INSIDE this important landmark that has stood as a beloved place of worship for millions of people in the Washington, D.C. area and around the world. 

01/02/2022

200th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF JANE MANNING JAMES
It is believed that Jane Manning James was born circa 1822. Regardless of the exact date, 2022 is as good as any date or year to celebrate the 200 year anniversary of the birth and life of this remarkable and faithful Latter-day Saint woman. May her story inspire us to strengthen our testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Jane Elizabeth Manning James

01/02/2022

A new year invite from the President and Prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Estoy seguro de que muchos de ustedes están dedicando tiempo el día de hoy para anotar sus buenos propósitos para el año entrante. Permítanme ofrecerles algunas sugerencias:

Primero, tomen la determinación de fortalecer su fundamento espiritual. Esto podría implicar fijar un tiempo y un lugar específicos para estudiar las Escrituras, orar con más frecuencia, hacer que la adoración en el templo sea una mayor prioridad y dejar que Dios prevalezca en todos los aspectos de su vida.

Segundo, tomen la determinación de ser bondadosos con los demás. Cuando el Salvador Jesucristo visitó las Américas, tal como está registrado en el Libro de Mormón, una de las primeras cosas que enseñó fue la necesidad de eliminar la contención en nuestra vida. Así que, por favor, sean compasivos, comprensivos, lentos en juzgar y prestos para perdonar.

Tercero, tomen la determinación de actuar con decisión. Al Señor le encanta el esfuerzo; al Señor le encanta la constancia; al Señor le encanta la firmeza. Y aunque sin duda de vez en cuando no daremos la medida, nuestros esfuerzos persistentes por escucharlo y seguir la inspiración que Él nos da nos ayudarán a “fortalecer[nos] en el Espíritu” (Mosíah 18:26).

Que Dios los bendiga, mis queridos amigos, y que este sea un maravilloso año de propósito y posibilidades para todos nosotros.

12/30/2021

THE LORD LEADS HIS CHURCH
We believe Jesus Christ’s church has been “restored” or re-established on earth and that He actively guides the direction of the church through His prophet. His current prophet, Russell M. Nelson, has stated that the restoration is ongoing and there are many things yet to be revealed.

In Sunday School a couple of weeks ago, the teacher made two great observations. First, for some the church appears to be moving too slowly in changing policies, practices, and outdated traditions. The Lord could change or reveal things more quickly, but He has to be patient with us and help all of us move forward together. It is us that are holding the Lord back. We need to learn to love and help one another, eliminate our prejudices and some cultural traditions, and become more righteous. We need to become a Zion-like people with one heart and one mine and no poor among us.

Second, those that are advocating for change need to realize and accept that when changes from the Lord do come, those changes may be different from what they expected. The Lord has said, “for my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways” (Isaiah 55:8). We need to be careful that we do not tell the Lord what He should do and/or when He should do it. He loves us and will do what is best for us; we need to learn to trust Him, be humble, be patient, and accept His direction and timetable. When we do so, “all things [will] work together for [our] good” (Romans 8:28).

12/26/2021

COME WORSHIP WITH US!
2022 SUNDAY SERVICES SCHEDULE
10:30am - 11:30am Sacrament Service
11:40am - 12:30pm Second hour classes

Hello friends and neighbors. Beginning on Sunday, January 2, 2022, and through all of 2022, the Herndon Ward's Sacrament service begins at 10:30am on most Sundays.

Our services are open to the public, so please come and worship with us.

This is a typical Sacrament service agenda:
Opening hymn
Opening prayer
Announcements and congregational business.
Sacrament hymn.
Blessing and passing of the sacrament (bread and water)
Two or three prepared talks by members of the congregation.
Closing hymn
Closing prayer

If you have any questions, please let us know.

12/25/2021

While we read the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke, we find the true meaning of Christmas in the gospel of John. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

The first and greatest gift of Christmas was neither gold, nor frankincense, nor myrrh. It was the willing gift from a loving Heavenly Father of His Beloved, Only Begotten Son.

On that first Silent Night, I can only imagine the holy mixture of emotions that our Heavenly Father must have experienced, watching from heaven as His Beloved Son entered a fallen world in the lowliest and most indigent of circumstances.

God is not devoid of emotions. He looks after us with all the tender feeling of a loving parent. I imagine the joy He felt in knowing that this precious infant would eventually win a glorious triumph over sin and death—throwing open the doors of heavenly possibilities so that you and I could someday live again with our loved ones.

But I also believe His joy was tempered by the perfect knowledge of what awaited His Beloved Son. In a few short years from that holy night, this same Son would suffer as none had ever, nor could ever, suffer.

But because our Heavenly Father loves us so much, He allowed these joyful and painful events to take their proper course. Because the world needed saving, and because you and I need saving, He sent us a Savior.

This Christmas, let us accept God’s perfect and precious gift. Let us cast our burdens and sins at the Savior’s feet and experience the joy that comes from repentance and change. Let us follow Jesus Christ and emulate His life as we celebrate His birth.

I wish you, my dear friends, a very merry Christmas.