When angels announced the birth of Jesus Christ 2,000 years ago, their message was one of goodness and joy (see Luke 2:10). Wherever you are this Christmas season, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encourages everyone to echo that message by bringing light and hope to those in need.
The invitation to Light the World begins today, December 1, 2024, with a special video now available on social media. It was filmed in London, New York City, Tokyo and Sydney, among other global locations. Participants from around the world collaborated on this project.
Below are several ways you can spread the joy of Christ.
- Choose from service ideas at LightTheWorld.org.
- Donate to local and global charities at a Giving Machine in more than 100 locations in 13 countries on five continents. For the first time, machines are in Africa and Asia. You can also find other ways to donate at GivingMachine.org.
- Text “light” to 71234 for ideas to serve others as Jesus did.
- Receive service ideas through WhatsApp.
- Celebrate Christ’s birth with free music from The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.
- Join us for a Christmas worship service on December 22, 2024.