RootsTech Goes Virtual in 2021 and Expects to Attract Global Audience
FamilySearch has announced that RootsTech 2021 will be held in February as a free, virtual event. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual family history…
The First Presidency Announces Update on Three U.S. Temples
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced groundbreakings for the Bentonville Arkansas Temple and the McAllen Texas…
First Presidency Announces New Online System for Temple Prayer Rolls
It is a common practice among many people of faith to pray for loved ones when they face illness, afflictions or other challenges. In…
Elder Cook Defends Brigham Young and Calls for Righteous Repentance
Elder Quentin L. Cook, an Apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, encouraged faculty and staff at Brigham Young University (BYU)…
First Presidency Announces Limited Reopening of Temples
Update on August 24, 2020: Phased temple reopenings are announced each week. Beginning August 31, 2020, one more temple temples will enter Phase 1 and 20 temples…
Church Consolidates Cannery Operations in US – Murray Utah Facility to Close in January 2021
Plans have been announced to consolidate two Utah cannery operations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in response to changing processing…
Ensign Magazine Title Will Be Retired With Changes Coming to Church Magazines in 2021
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that, beginning in January 2021, the Church will replace its four current magazines…
First Presidency Announces Limited Reopening of Temples
Update on August 10, 2020: Phased temple reopenings are announced each week. Several temples are beginning to enter Phase 2 of reopening.
How We Can Access the Power of the Temple during COVID-19
Several years ago my wife, Ruth, and I were serving in the Africa Southeast Area when we learned, sadly, that the Church’s registration with…
Significant Updates Made to Five Chapters of the General Handbook
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints published updates today, July 31, 2020, to 15 chapters of its General Handbook: Serving in The Church…
Salt Lake Temple Time Capsule Is Opened 128 Years Later
The laying of the Salt Lake Temple capstone was a seminal event in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints….
‘Gospel Voice’ Brings Church Content to Amazon and Google Smart Speakers
A few simple words directed at your Amazon or Google smart speaker will, beginning July 22, 2020, bring scripture, music, general conference talks and…
How I Hear Him in Still and Quiet Moments
President M. Russell Ballard released the following video and blog post this past week, detailing how he hears the voice of the Lord. Since…
A Message from the First Presidency on Changes to the Temple Endowment
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following message on Monday, July 20, 2020, about changes to…
The Church Creates a New Website, “The Discourses of Eliza R. Snow.”
The complete discourses of Eliza R. Snow, a prominent pioneer and women’s leader in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
First Presidency Approves Name Change for Washington County Utah Temple
Update: On June 19, 2020, the First Presidency approved that the name of the Washington County Utah Temple be changed to the Red Cliffs…
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf: Don’t Mask Your Heart
During this time of uncertainties because of COVID-19, Harriet and I greatly miss meeting in person with people around the world. This summer, we…
The Tabernacle Choir Commemorates 90 Years of Broadcasting
The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square are commemorating 90 years of the weekly broadcast, “Music & the Spoken Word,” with a special…
Latter-day Saints Around the World: Country Newsroom Websites
Newsroom features stories from its more than 80 international Newsroom websites, as well as from the United States, to share what members and leaders…
Church Members in New Zealand Index 956,000 Genealogical Records During Pandemic Lockdown
With a lot of time on their hands, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hastings, New Zealand got busy…