The Purpose

To better understand how the pioneers’ journey to the Salt Lake Valley parallels our journey back to our Heavenly Father and to better appreciate the sacrifices made by the pioneers.


Scriptures

Doctrine and Covenants Doctrine and Covenants 136.
Our Heritage, pages 71-77. (Winter Quarters, The Brooklyn Saints, The Gathering Continues and This is the Right Place)

Scripture Chain

1 Nephi 2:19–20
1 Nephi 17:13–14
Ether 1:39–42
D&C 136:1–2
D&C 136:22

Lesson Resources

Teacher's Manual Link
Student Manual Link
Brother Beardall's Gospel Doctrine Outlines
James E. Neumann Institute
LDS Living
Meridian Magazine Link
BYU Studies Series

Additional Articles/Info

“This Shall Be Our Covenant.”
“Ministry of Brigham Young: A Visionary Leader.”
Saints at Devil’s Gate
Mormon Pioneers: 1847–Today
“‘In My Father’s House Are Many Mansions’: Green Flake’s Legacy of Faith”
Pioneer Day infographics

Doctrine and Covenants Resources

Seminary Manual Link
Institute Manual Link
Audio Doctrine & Covenants Downloads
BYU D&C Series
Our Heritage: A Brief History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints