The Purpose

To better understand how we have been blessed by the sacrifices of the early Saints in the Salt Lake Valley and to try to follow the example of these faithful members.


Scriptures

Our Heritage, pages 81-86 and 93-96 ("The First Year in the Valley," "Explorations," "Callings to Colonize," "Missionaries Answer the Call" and "Missionary Work.")

Scripture Chain

D&C 64:34
D&C 89:18–21
D&C 93:1
D&C 130:19–21

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

“Ministry of Brigham Young: The Master Builder.”
Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Database

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