The Church continues to grow with increasing members, missionaries, and temples worldwide.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
The Saints establish homes in the Salt Lake Valley. They build temples in the West. Many members from distant lands come to be with the Saints.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
The pioneers travel from Council Bluffs to the Salt Lake Valley. They set up Winter Quarters. The Lord tells Brigham Young to divide the people into companies.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Under the guidance of Brigham Young, the Saints postpone their trek west and establish Winter Quarters.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
The Lord chooses Brigham Young to be the leader after Joseph Smith's death. Mobs drive the Saints out of Nauvoo. The Saints travel in very difficult circumstances.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
The Saints dedicate portions of the Nauvoo Temple as they are completed and perform many ordinances. The Saints are so eager that the temple remains open day and night.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
The Apostles lead the Church until a new leader is chosen. Sidney Rigdon wants to be the leader and apostatizes.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Although innocent, Joseph, Hyrum, and others go to Carthage Jail. A mob kills Joseph and Hyrum. They give their lives for the gospel of Jesus Christ.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Mobs form and persecute the Saints. Enemies start a newspaper with lies about Mormons. Joseph says the Saints will eventually be forced to leave Nauvoo.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Joseph Smith receives a revelation about angels. Heavenly Father and Jesus have a body of flesh and bones. The Holy Ghost is a spirit.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
John C. Bennett, the mayor of Nauvoo, becomes wicked. Joseph Smith become mayor after conflict with Bennett. Joseph prophesies of future conflicts.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
The Relief Society, a women's organization, is formed to help and bless the lives of others. The sisters make clothes for the men working at the temple, take care of the sick, and learn about the gospel.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
The Saints receive a special blessing in the temple called the endowment. They make promises and covenants with God and learn how to return to live with Him.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Joseph Smith receives a revelation to build a temple in Nauvoo. The Lord calls Hyrum Smith to be the Patriarch. Brigham Young learns he is to stay at home with his family.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
The Lord sends missionaries to England and Palestine. They teach the gospel to many people.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Joseph Smith instructs the Saints to write down the crimes of those who were persecuting them. Joseph takes those letters to the president of the United States. The president does not help the Saints.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Brigham Young tells the Saints to leave Missouri while Joseph Smith is in jail. They go to Illinois in search of shelter, food, and jobs.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Joseph Smith and his friends suffer in Liberty Jail for more than four months. The Lord comforts him.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Mobs do terrible things to the Saints. They hurt and kill many people. Joseph and others are thrown into prison. Joseph silences the jail guards.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Joseph Smith sees a vision of the celestial kingdom. Many Saints come to the dedication of the Kirtland Temple, and angels appear.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
The Pearl of Great Price is a book of scripture written by prophets. It contains the Book of Moses, the Book of Abraham, Joseph Smith—Matthew, Joseph Smith—History, and the Articles of Faith.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
The governor and judges of Missouri refuse the help the Saints. Due to the persecution from mobs, the Saints leave Missouri.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
The Lord reveals to Joseph the Word of Wisdom, a health commandment requiring respect and honor for our bodies. The Lord promises many physical and spiritual blessings for complete obedience.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Heavenly Father reveals to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon the places where people go after they are resurrected, called the three kingdoms of glory.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
The Lord tells Joseph to publish the revelations of the Lord. This book is called the Doctrine and Covenants.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
The Saints arrive in Missouri and begin to build the city of Zion in Independence in Jackson County.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Some people persecute the Saints of God in the last days. There are many signs to help prepare people for the Second Coming. The Lord will come again as the prophets have testified.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
While in New York, Joseph Smith organizes The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Joseph receives a revelation about how to organize the true Church. He also learns more about Jesus Christ.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Joseph and Oliver have questions about baptism. John the Baptist appears and gives the Aaronic Priesthood to them. They are both baptized.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
The angel Moroni appears to Joseph Smith and tells him about the Book of Mormon written on gold plates in the Hill Cumorah.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Joseph prays to know which church to join. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appear to him and tell him that none of the churches are true.By La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días