The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will launch its 2026 Light the World initiative with a 30-minute global event on Tuesday, Nov. 17, according to a November 12 report by Gephardt Daily.
The event will mark 10 years of inviting communities to celebrate the holiday through service, kindness, and charitable giving.
The 9 a.m. live stream will originate from the Church Office Building in Salt Lake City. It is scheduled to highlight the worldwide impact of Light the World Giving Machine kiosks and announce where kiosks will be available during the upcoming Christmas season. The broadcast will also feature stories of giving and service from around the world.
Since 2016, Light the World has encouraged people to share their faith through acts of kindness and service. A centerpiece of the initiative is the Light the World Giving Machine kiosks, which allow donors to select specific items and services, such as education, medical care, meals, and other necessities, to benefit individuals and families through donations to local and global nonprofits.
In 2025, Giving Machine kiosks were available in 126 cities across 21 countries and six continents. During that time, nearly 1 million people visited the kiosks and purchased approximately 4.8 million items to assist people in need.
