Bringing Church History to Life

Brent Ashworth’s time collecting writings of Wilford Woodruff and other Church leaders has taught him about the importance of record keeping. “Wilford knew that [importance], I’m sure, from the bottom of his feet to the top of his head. Not just to be remembered, but to remember his testimony, to remember what he lived for, what his children died for, what his family put up with, and all of our families, basically. He was writing for everybody. That’s what I like about Wilford, and his testimony is hard to beat.” 

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How to Use the NEW Come, Follow Me Page

Introducing NEW resources to enhance your Come, Follow Me study! Enjoy these insights into the history, people, places, events, and stories from the Restoration.

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Asking Big Questions: How Can I Gain a Testimony of Temple Ordinances?

By Michelle Pack

Wilford had a strong testimony of the power of covenants to unite his family for eternity. In a letter to his wife Phebe on July 16, 1840, he said . . .

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The Spirit of Elijah within the Wilford Woodruff Papers

By Carson Andersen

Wilford’s desire to share the gospel and connect with his ancestors is impossible to miss when reading his documents. Many volunteers and interns like myself have found a greater desire to work on their own family history because of the experiences they had while reading . . .

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“Mrs. Abigal Carver”

By Erin Hills

Enjoy a new experience from Wilford Woodruff's records captured in poetry.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Marcia Mashall

By Aubrey Barzee

Meet Marcia Marshall, a volunteer on the Research Team for the Wilford Woodruff Papers Foundation. She fulfills the important role of identifying people . . .

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Announcements

British Isles and Early Church History Cruise

Jennifer Mackley and Don Parry (co-founders of the Wilford Woodruff Papers Project) are pleased to announce a special cruise organized by Bountiful Travel that commemorates the 220th anniversary of Wilford Woodruff’s birth (March 1, 1807). Enjoy a two-day pre-cruise tour of sites significant to Elder Woodruff’s missionary service in London and presentations by Jennifer and Don during the 12-day cruise with insights into Church history from the Wilford Woodruff Papers.

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Virtual Zoom Fireside: Saturday, April 12, 8:00 p.m.

You are invited to a virtual Zoom fireside Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. mountain time. Our Executive Director, Jennifer Mackley, will be sharing some “new” Church history discovered over the past five years of the Wilford Woodruff Papers Project, as well as announcing the future of the Project.

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This Month's Discoveries in the Papers

Insights from the Journals

Wilford Woodruff was a powerful missionary in the hands of the Lord, and he was passionate about sharing the restored truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ with others. One inspiring missionary experience he had occurred in the village of Mesa Negra. . .

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