BRING YOUR COMPUTER TO CHURCH DAY

Provo YSA 123rd Ward 15 September 2013

1. Introduction: The Church and Technology(Elder Dan Eliason, LDSTechChurch Service Missionary)

2. LDS Accounts(Nathan Phair)

3. LDS.org Calendar (Samuel Bradshaw)

4. LDS.org Directory (Nathan Phair)

5. Other tools (Samuel Bradshaw)

6. Concluding Remarks(Bro. Greg Wilde)

Overview

BRING YOUR

COMPUTER TO CHURCH

DAY

Introduction: The Church and Technology

Elder Dan Eliason, LDSTech Church Service Missionary

LDS Account

Single sign-in for LDS.org and all of the church's web sites and services.

Each member sees resources applicable to them, their ward, and their calling.

We'll take a few minutes for everyone to set up their LDS Account and log in to LDS.org. A few of us will be wandering around to help.

Creating an LDS Account

Go to LDS.org

Click "Sign In/Tools" and choose "Sign In"

Click "Register for an LDS Account"

Follow the instructions on the screen. Alfredo, Jesse, or a member of the bishopric can give you your membership record number.

Recovering your Account

Go to LDS.org

Click "Sign In/Tools" and choose "Sign In"

Click "Forgot your user name?" or "Forgot your password?"

Follow the instructions on the screen.

LDS.org Calendar

LDS.org Calendar

Open the Tools menu on LDS.org.

Click on "Calendar"

How can I use the LDS Calendar?

See up-to-date information about upcoming ward and stake events.

Only ward members can see events.

Each organization (Relief Society, Priesthood, Service, Home Evening, etc.) will be able to add and edit their events.

LDS Calendar For Advanced Users

Show or hide different calendars. Visibility vs. Subscription.

See events in other views, such as Agenda (list) view.

Print the calendar.

Sync the calendar with Google Calendar or the calendar on your computer or phone.

LIVE DEMO

LDS.org Directory

LDS.org Directory

Open the Tools menu on LDS.org.

Click on "Directory"

How can I use the LDS Directory?

Find contact info for a member of the ward or stake, or use the photos to learn people's names.

Find the phone number of someone with a specific calling, such as the Executive Secretary or the Sunday School President.

Only members in the area can see your information.

LDS Directory for Advanced Users

Make sure your email address and phone number is up-to-date.

Choose your privacy settings.

Print the directory.

Talk to one of the ward clerks if you want to change your address or your displayed name.

LIVE DEMO

"LDS Tools" Mobile App

iOSWindows PhoneAndroid

More LDS.org toolsNewsletter

Lesson Schedules (Sunday School)

Maps (Meetinghouse Locator, etc.)

Gospel Library and online study tools

Calling-specific resources

See our ward's LDS.org Newsletter for a list of 57 cool things you can do with an LDS Account!

Concluding RemarksBro. Greg Wilde