LDS Church News
Mormon Tabernacle principal organist Richard Elliott premieres 'Rhapsody'
Richard Elliott performed the newly commissioned organ piece "Rhapsody."
Family history and genealogy conference at BYU: 'The ties that bind'
Tools and updates are opportunities to improve the process of family history work, Steve Rockwood, president and CEO of FamilySearch, said during the 48th annual conference on Family History and... Read more »
California Anaheim Mission celebrates 50th anniversary
The California Anaheim Mission recently celebrated its 50th anniversary Read more »
JustServe featured during Mormon Night with the San Diego Padres
JustServe partners lined the first and third base lines in the Mormon Night at the pregame ceremony, Saturday, July 16, as the San Diego Padres recognized JustServe and those who have partnered... Read more »
Milestones
Notices of members who are celebrating 70 years of marriage or more. Read more »
Teaching Moment: We are all teachers
A young Primary child reminded Larry Nielsen that every member is a teacher and a learner. Read more »
Elder Per G. Malm dies at age 67
Elder Per G. Malm, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died of cancer this morning at his home in home in GÖteborg, Sweden. Elder Malm was 67. Read more »
Days of '47 Parade: 'Pioneers: Inspiring today's generation!'
With 130 entries from LDS stakes, high schools, churches and other organizations, this year's Days of '47 Parade showed how community members from all over the state of Utah are proud to share how... Read more »
Elder LeGrand R. Curtis Jr. addresses 'A Legacy of Faith' during Days of '47 Sunrise Service
Elder LeGrand R. Curtis Jr., counsels descendants of all pioneers to embrace the legacy and determination of their ancestors. Read more »
President Uchtdorf visits refugees in Athens, Greece
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf — himself a former refugee —visited refugee camps in Athens on July 22 — reaching out to those forced to leave their country in order to escape war,... Read more »
Famed British sextet highlights Pioneer Day concert of choir and orchestra
The world-acclaimed King’s Singers, longtime friends of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, highlighted this year’s Pioneer Day Commemoration Concert of the choir and Orchestra at Temple... Read more »
President Uchtdorf presents $3 million to combat world hunger
In an effort to help combat hunger across the globe, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the First Presidency, presented a $3 million donation from the Church to the World Food... Read more »
President and Sister Uchtdorf visit site of Rome Italy Temple: 'It is impressive to see'
During a recent trip to Italy, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the First Presidency, and his wife, Sister Harriet R. Uchtdorf, visited the Rome Italy Temple site on July 17. Read more »
Thousands of youth participate in the Days of '47 youth parade
More than 5,000 children gathered on July 23 for the annual Union Pacific Youth Parade as part of the Days of '47 celebration. Stakes from around the state were invited to participate in one of the... Read more »
Brother Devin G. Durrant speaks to BYU-I graduates about 'the right voice'
“Lift up your voice to oppose wrong,” Brother Devin G. Durrant, second counselor in the Sunday School general presidency told graduates during commencement exercises at Brigham Young... Read more »
Updated printed version of Spanish scriptures now available
The Church has announced the availability of the updated printed edition of the Latter-day Saint edition of the scriptures in Spanish. Read more »
Church gives statement on attack in Nice, France
Elder Patrick Kearon, General Authority Seventy and president of the Europe Area, expresses condolences after terrorist attack in Nice, France, on July 14. Read more »
Pure religion moment: A gift from my grandmother
A question from her grandmother caused a woman to reflect on her life and change it Read more »
Young men challenged to "Aspire Higher"
Backcountry encampment allows hundreds to step away from the day's distractions on recommit themselves to the blessings and duties of the Aaronic Priesthood. Read more »
Church News Viewpoint: Small acts, big service
Citizens of a small Nebraska town and surrounding communities shared food, friendship and faith with millions of military personnel on troop trains that made brief stops at their local depot during... Read more »
New stake presidents
Notices of new and reorganized stakes throughout the world. Read more »
Choir, orchestra wrap up European tour with recreated Paris photo shoot
Recreating a historic 1955 photo in front of the Eiffel Tower, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square on July 15 wrapped up a three-week tour of central Europe two days after... Read more »
Elder Francis Marion Gibbons, a lifetime of service
Elder Francis "Frank" Marion Gibbons, emeritus General Authority Seventy, died on July 16, 2016. Read more »
New auxiliary leader learned 'you can do anything' with the help of the Lord
Sister Bonnie H. Cordon, newly called as the second counselor in the Primary general presidency, learned from the example of her parents that, with the help of the Lord, she could do hard things. Read more »
Milestones
Notices of members who are celebrating 70 years of marriage or more. Read more »
Ogden Days Devotional: 'We honor our pioneer ancestors by the lives we live,' says Brother Tad Callister.
“We honor our pioneer ancestors by the lives we live,” said Brother Tad R. Callister, Sunday School general president, during the annual Ogden Pioneer Days devotional held in the Dee... Read more »
Elder Stevenson throws first pitch at Angels game
Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Stadium on Friday, July 15. Read more »
Meet the Mormons: New faces, new stories
Only two years after the "Meet the Mormons" first debuted, three new vignettes have been created in an effort to tell the stories of faithful Church members around the world. Read more »
Sapporo Japan Temple open house begins
The open house for the Sapporo Japan Temple began Friday, July 8, and will continue through Saturday, July 23, 2016, excluding Sundays. Read more »
'Music for a Summer Evening'
The King's Singers will join the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square for the annual Pioneer Day concert held on July 22 and 23 at 8 p.m. Read more »
Performers, audiences have found warm connections during choir and orchestra tour
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square have made warm connections with audiences on their three-week tour of central Europe. Some performers have associations with the countries... Read more »
Stake leaders and families attend the Priesthood Leadership Conference on Scouting
Some 390 priesthood leaders from 121 stakes participated in an annual conference, held under the direction of the Young Men and Primary general presidencies at the Philmont Training Center in New... Read more »
Missionary moment: Sixty pages of names
Brother Carl Ollerton, who had little success as a missionary, has been able to take names he found on his mission to the temple. Read more »
Sister Jean B. Bingham: Finding opportunities to help and serve others
Sister Jean B. Bingham's recent call as first counselor in the Primary general presidency is another opportunity for her to serve the Lord and help others feel the love of their Heavenly Father. Read more »
Protecting religious freedom is a divine obligation says the Church's general counsel at the Religious Freedom Annual Review at BYU
It's vital to protect core elements of religious freedom while leaving room for compromise in areas of less importance, said Elder Lance B. Wickman, emeritus General Authority Seventy, at BYU... Read more »
Service missionaries shuttle 'the world' to Temple Square
Travelers with a layover of two hours or more at the Salt Lake International Airport can take a tour of the Temple Square by hopping on a shuttle operated by Church service missionaries. Read more »
FamilySearch sponsors worldwide indexing event
FamilySearch is sponsoring a worldwide indexing event July 15-17 and are hoping for 72,000 volunteers in 72 hours. Read more »
Church News viewpoint: A most sacred record
More than 186 years after the first printing of the Book of Mormon in March of 1830, it continues to stand as a witness of the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Read more »
Russia passes law affecting missionary work
The Church released a statement that addressed the change in Russia’s laws which will affect missionary work in the country. Read more »
Elder Brent H. Nielson at 2016 Seminar for New Mission Presidents: how to measure success
Elder Brent H. Nielson told new mission presidents and their wives that they will play an important role in helping missionaries understand how to measure their success in the mission field. Read more »
Elder Rasband addresses repentance during 2016 Seminar for New Mission Presidents
Exactly 20 years after he and his wife began their own missionary service, Elder Ronald A. Rasband spoke to new mission presidents about repentance. Read more »
Seminar for New Mission Presidents: Auxiliary general presidents discuss coping with stress
During the 2016 Seminar for New Mission Presidents, the women general auxiliary presidents discuss the booklet "Adjusting to Missionary Life," which offers strategies to help missionaries cope with... Read more »
Bishop Waddell: Building on a strong foundation
“This is how we teach repentance. We teach and testify of Jesus Christ and his atoning sacrifice. We help investigators develop faith unto repentance,” said Bishop W. Christopher... Read more »
Choir, orchestra have had 'unifying effect' in Europe, leaders say
Performing to enthusiastic audiences in four European cities so far, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square have had “a tremendous unifying effect upon the people who... Read more »
Applause for choir and orchestra long and loud on European tour; proceeds in Vienna go to charity
A sold-out concert July 2 at the prestigious Musikverein in Vienna capped the first week of a 20-day tour of western Europe by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. Read more »
New stake presidents
Notices of new and reorganized stakes throughout the world. Read more »
Milestones
Notices of members who are celebrating 70 years of marriage or more. Read more »
Sister Linda K. Burton: Serving in class presidencies prepares young women to be visiting teachers
As Young Women class presidencies and visiting teachers prepare spiritually, counsel together, minister to others and teach the gospel of Jesus Christ, they will “build up the kingdom.” Read more »
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