We once again share the call for papers for the 2022 Church History Symposium! The deadline for submissions is September 15, 2021. For more information, visit https://rsc.byu.edu/sites/default/files/conference/call/2022_Church_History_Symposium_Call.pdf.

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“Come, Follow Me” exclusively focuses on Doctrine and Covenants section 84 this week. Check out the RSC’s supplementary reading, “The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood (D&C 84),” by S. Brent Farley. https://rsc.byu.edu/sperry-symposium-classics-doctrine-covenants/oath-covenant-priesthood-dc-84 Image: “Restoration,” by Liz Lemon Swindle

Happy Pioneer Day! In honor of the holiday in Utah, we spotlight “Remembering the Pioneer Legacy,” by Timothy G. Merrill. We are grateful for the sacrifices made by the pioneers to travel westward and further establish the Church. https://rsc.byu.edu/vol-11-no-2-2010/remembering-pioneer-legacy Photo by Ilse Orsel on Unsplash

We have a great collection of Roundtable Scripture Discussions on the Book of Mormon on our YouTube channel! Subscribe to Religious Education on YouTube for more content like this! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUAC5dlZGiQuykU1JGdpEGA

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Check out our supplementary resource for “Come, Follow Me” this week! It’s titled “Sharing Authority: Developing the First Presidency in Ohio,” by Mark L. Staker. Find it by going to https://rsc.byu.edu/firm-foundation/sharing-authority-developing-first-presidency-ohio Image: The First Presidency: Sidney Rigdon, Joseph Smith, Frederick G. Williams

“My God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Over the years, that spiritual cry has been felt internally and uttered verbally by many believers in their most pressing trials, including by Jesus upon the cross. But does it mean what we think? BYU religion professor Shon Hopkin has published on the background and significance of that phrase. In this episode he analyzes and applies messianic verses from its origin in Psalm 22, strengthening our hope in our trials through Christ’s suffering and redemptive triumph.

We have another “Come, Follow Me” video resource for this week’s reading! Check it out by going to https://youtu.be/mydbrzSfvDw

BYU Religious Education Leadership Changes Scott Esplin, dean of Religious Education, recently announced the appointments of Gaye Strathearn and Tyler Jay Griffin as associate deans and JB Haws as the new department chair for Church history and doctrine. “Drs. Strathearn, Griffin and Haws bring significant talent and expertise to their respective appointments," Esplin said. "We are excited about their leadership within Religious Education.” Additionally, Esplin expressed deep gratitude to his colleagues being replaced. “Andrew Hedges and Dr. Haws have served Religious Education admirably as associates to retiring dean Daniel K Judd, while Alex Baugh has led his department with wisdom and love. Thousands of students across the campus community have been blessed by their labors.

BYU Religious Education Leadership Changes Scott Esplin, dean of BYU Religious Education, recently announced the appointments of Gaye Strathearn and Tyler Jay Griffin as associate deans and JB Haws as the new department chair for Church history and doctrine. “Drs. Strathearn, Griffin and Haws bring significant talent and expertise to their respective appointments," Esplin said. "We are excited about their leadership within Religious Education.” Additionally, Esplin expressed deep gratitude to his colleagues being replaced. "Dr. Hedges and Dr. Haws have served Religious Education admirably as associates to retiring dean Daniel K Judd, while Alex Baugh has led his department with wisdom and love. Thousands of students across the campus community have been blessed by their labors.