Saints Around the World Find Greater Love During Holy Week
As Holy Week approaches, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints around the world are coming together to serve their communities, strengthen their testimonies of the Saviour, and share the message of Easter with others. According to a report from the Church’s newsroom, the Church released a new Easter video titled "Greater Love" and announced this phrase as the theme for Easter 2025.
The Church’s Easter campaign, "Greater Love," has inspired Latter-day Saints to participate in various initiatives, from serving in their communities to connecting with those of other faiths. In Guatemala, local Latter-day Saints joined another faith tradition, the Bethania Institute in Guatemala City, in a classic Guatemalan Holy Week tradition: creating colourful street designs, referred to as "carpets." Using coloured sawdust and stencils, they shared the Church’s Easter theme of "Greater Love" with their community through these intricate works of art.
In Paraguay and Uruguay, youth of the Church took to the streets to share photos of Christ, pamphlets, and their personal testimonies of Jesus Christ. In addition to the efforts of young members, images and videos from the "Greater Love" campaign were displayed in public spaces across both countries. A young woman in Uruguay was quoted in the Church’s newsroom report as saying, "This is my second Easter as a Christian. After coming to know the Saviour and joining the Church, being able to share this with others has been a wonderful experience."
In Canada, Saints in Airdrie, Alberta, remembered the Saviour and shared His love by hosting a Christ-centred art show and evening concert. "The purpose of the event is to feel the spirit of our Saviour Jesus Christ … and allow others to express their love of the Saviour through their artistic talents," said Stake Relief Society president Danelle Richards. Over 400 people attended the art show, which featured prints of famous artwork depicting Christ and the events of Holy Week, as well as over 100 art submissions from local Church members and Christians.
The Church’s newsroom report also highlighted the efforts of the Church in Peru, which participated in a free eye care campaign to donate eyeglasses to seniors in the Ventanilla district. "As a Church, Holy Week — and especially Easter — helps us remember and follow the example of Jesus Christ, who dedicated His life to serving others," said Elder Oswaldo Soto, an Area Seventy in Peru. "On this occasion, with the free distribution of reading glasses to those most in need, we remember the miracle in which Jesus restored sight to the blind."
The Church’s Easter video, "Greater Love," can be viewed on the Church’s website or on YouTube. The video is part of a larger effort to share the message of Easter with others and to encourage people to worship in Church on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. As reported by the Church’s newsroom, Latter-day Saints around the world are coming together to make a positive impact in their communities and to share the love of Jesus Christ with others.
According to the Church, the "Greater Love" campaign is a call to action for all people to follow the example of Jesus Christ and to show love and kindness to those around them. As the Church’s newsroom report noted, "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released a new Easter video titled ‘Greater Love’ and announced this phrase as the theme for Easter 2025." The Church is encouraging all people to participate in the "Greater Love" campaign and to share the message of Easter with others.
The Church’s efforts to share the message of Easter with others have been widely reported. The Church’s newsroom report provided details on the various initiatives undertaken by Latter-day Saints around the world. As reported, the Church’s Easter campaign has inspired people to serve in their communities, to connect with those of other faiths, and to strengthen their testimonies of the Saviour.
A video showing the "Greater Love" initiatives can be viewed here:
The Church has a long history of community service and humanitarian efforts. The Church’s newsroom report highlighted the efforts of Latter-day Saints around the world to make a positive impact in their communities. As reported, the Church’s Easter campaign is part of a larger effort to share the message of Easter with others and to encourage people to worship in Church on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.
You can read more about the Church’s Easter campaign and the "Greater Love" initiatives on the Church’s newsroom website: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/saints-around-the-world-find-greater-love-during-holy-week.
