Chapter 38: Family Organization and Family History
The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave.
Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the
presence of God and for families to be united eternally.
—The Family: A Proclamation to the World
Church Websites
Compile Family History from the Church's website on Family Home Evenings
· "Your Family History: Getting Started" by President Boyd K. Packer from the Aug. 2003 Ensign
FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service
Church Articles
"A Report of my Stewardship" by President Spencer W. Kimball from the May 1981 Ensign
"Bridges and Eternal Keepsakes" by Elder Dennis B. Neuenschwander from the May 1999 Ensign
"Coming Together Through Family History" by Lisa B. Hawkins, J.D., and Cynthia Doxey, Ph.D., from the BYU School of Family Life Marriage and Families Aug. 2001 magazine
"Discover Yourself: Keep a Journal" by Janet Brigham from the Dec. 1980 Ensign
"Family Councils: A Conversation with Elder and Sister Ballard" from the June 2003 Ensign
"Family History: In Wisdom and Order" by Elder Dallin H. Oaks from the June 1989 Ensign
"Getting-and Keeping-the Family Together" by Elder Marvin K. Gardner from the October 1978 Ensign
"The Heritage of Royal Families" by Elder Royden G. Derrick from the May 1979 Ensign
"Ocean Currents and Family Influences" by President Spencer W. Kimball from the November 1974 Ensign
"Our Kindred Family: Expression of Eternal Love" by Elder J. Richard Clarke from the May 1989 Ensign
"Our Priceless Heritage" by President Ezra Taft Benson from the Nov. 1976 Ensign
President Kimball Speaks Out on Personal Journals from the Dec. 1980 Ensign
"The True Way of Life and Salvation" by President Spencer W. Kimball from the May 1978 Ensign
"To the Elderly in the Church" by President Ezra Taft Benson from the November 1989 Ensign
Uniting Families through Temple and Family History from the Teachings of the Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant
"Why Write It?" by Brad Wilcox from the Sep. 1999 Ensign
"Worthy of All Acceptation" by President Ezra Taft Benson from the November 1978 Ensign
"Writing Your Personal and Family History" by Elder John H. Groberg from the May 1980 Ensign
Other Websites/Articles (Note: Not sponsored by BYU or the Church)
Ancestry.com genealogy and family history records
Vitalrec.com United States Vital Records Information