CHAR MITTS

Char is the researcher and presenter for C&J Genealogical Services. A former Temple and Family History Consultant for over 30 years, she currently serves as a Senior Service Missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, specializing in research, profile improvement, and the creation of training materials for FamilySearch.org. Char leads the JCGS FamilySearch Users Group and co-leads the KC Area Legacy Family Tree Users Group, which are open to the public. She lectures locally and nationally and is dedicated to helping others discover their ancestry. Char is the proud mother of seven and grandmother of twenty-two. 

Beyond the Records: Capturing Family Stories with the FamilySearch Together App

This class introduces the FamilySearch Together app and explores how it helps families and genealogists preserve living stories alongside traditional records. Adults and youth connect with parents, grandparents, and other relatives through interactive activities and games. Participants can earn points while completing activities and can compete within their family group, making family history engaging and fun. This class will show how the app encourages storytelling, strengthens family relationships, and supports genealogy by capturing oral histories. The app is designed for all audiences and highlights practical ways to enrich family history work.