Pioneers

“Following the Pioneers” ( Friend or Liahona, Jul. 2020).Part of the “From the First Presidency” series. President Dallin H. Oaks talks about how we can be pioneers today.

“A Different Kind of Pioneer” (Friend, Jul. 2018).Gabby doesn’t have any ancestors who crossed the plains to share about at Activity Day, but she does get to share about her great-grandmother, who was a pioneer in other ways.

“Jane’s Choice” ( Friend or Liahona, Sept. 2017).A servant girl in Connecticut in 1842 listens to a missionary and decides to join the Church. Part 1 of a series.

“Family Night Fun: Pioneers” (Friend, Jul. 2017).Have your own pioneer family night! Try one of these activities to help celebrate the pioneers. Includes a recipe for marshmallow covered wagons.

“Mary’s Promise” ( Friend, Jun. 2017 or Liahona, Jul. 2017).In 1862, Mary promises her stepmother that she will get their family to Zion. Part 1 of “The Way to Zion” series.

“Journey of Miracles” (Friend, Jul. 2017).Mary leads her siblings and sick father across the plains to Utah. Part 2 of “The Way to Zion” series.

“Pioneer Night” (Friend, Jul. 2017).Benjamin and his family learn about some of their pioneer ancestors, do pioneer activities, and eat pioneer-themed food for their family night.

“A Priceless Heritage” (Friend, Jul. 2016).Part of the “From the First Presidency” series. President Henry B. Eyring shares a story about one of his ancestors who joined the Church in 1855. Includes a simple activity.

“The Ducks’ New Clothes” (Friend, Jul. 2016).A funny story about a pioneer family who made clothes for their ducks after their feathers were plucked.

“Anna’s Journey” ( Friend or Liahona, Jul. 2015).Anna traveled from Sweden to Utah as an early pioneer.