Feast or funeral? A compelling way to think about the sacrament

Are we meant to be happy and joyful during the sacrament? Or sad and mournful?
Once the temple is complete, members in the Ulaanbaatar Mongolia District will no longer have to travel 1,800 miles to attend the temple.
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“I wrote the words to that song as my prayerful feelings for our Father in Heaven,” President Russell M. Nelson has said.
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Four youth taught other campers about the gospel by serving, sharing testimony, and keeping their standards.
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The MTC will remain fully operational throughout the multiyear project.
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September 19, 2025 02:10 PM MDT
“There is something really powerful about incremental growth,” Sheri says. “I think in the Lord’s mercy, He understood this.”
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September 19, 2025 01:37 PM MDT
You can watch videos on the accounts now.
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September 16, 2025 09:43 AM MDT
“Life-changing revelation is not reserved for prophets,” Dale G. Renlund writes in his new book.
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Podcasts

Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
A Come, Follow Me study group podcast
Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
Connect with Latter-day Saint thought leaders in a personal way
September 15, 2025 02:11 PM MDT
“Far from cursing them, the Eden story cites God blessing both Adam and Eve with ‘sorrow.’”
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September 15, 2025 01:53 PM MDT
Her YouTube channel, “Love Is Literacy,” features phonics-based instruction tailored for both younger and older learners.
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September 12, 2025 02:14 PM MDT
This counsel can help us move forward with confidence.
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June 20, 2020 11:00 AM MDT
We often speak, as Latter-day Saints, of pioneers. But do we appreciate the faithfulness and sacrifice of those who have come before us in our own families? And do we appreciate the faith of those around us?
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June 19, 2020 07:53 PM MDT
Have you ever wondered why the Lord doesn’t make reaching our righteous desires easier? Or why spiritual growth can feel slow even when you choosing the right?
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June 19, 2020 07:39 PM MDT
Eric Hawkins, spokesperson for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, released the following statement today about the health of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland:
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June 19, 2020 06:20 PM MDT
This week’s bonus Father’s Day episode of This is the Gospel celebrates stories from faithful men who are braving the wilderness of fatherhood. John admits he's not very handy as his attempts to create the perfect swing set fall short and, as a result, he allows comparison to take over. John isn't sure he's got what it takes for fatherhood to begin with but when infertility makes that even harder, he learns that “what it takes” might be different than he imagined.
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June 19, 2020 02:22 PM MDT
A young Latter-day Saint, US Air Force 1st Lt. Kenneth “Kage” Allen, died Monday when his F-15C Eagle fighter jet crashed off the coast of northern England. The tragic crash took place during a routine training mission. Church News reports, “A native Utahn, Allen served a full-time mission to Chile and was a 2017 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. He is remembered as a treasured husband, son, brother, and friend.”
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June 19, 2020 12:19 PM MDT
Editor's note: "This week from the pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.
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June 19, 2020 12:18 PM MDT
Editor's note: Our bi-weekly Friday column, “Found in the footnotes,” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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June 18, 2020 07:00 PM MDT
Youth who were signed up for Especially For Youth may have been wondering how to fill their time this summer when the event was canceled because of COVID-19. But now, they don’t have to.
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June 18, 2020 06:34 PM MDT
Andrew Unsworth and the four other organists for The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square have experienced a lull in their usual performance schedule due to COVID-19 restrictions. Unsworth took advantage of the extra time to learn new music and work on other projects. But he found that he missed not having any performances to practice for.
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