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Children raise their hands during Primary.
From the Church
How the Church is simplifying the Children and Youth program in 2027
By  Church News
November 04, 2026 10:17 AM MST
The updated program will be structured around three pillars.
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Elder Patrick Kearon speaks at an Ensign College devotional in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Follow the Prophets
Elder Kearon’s 3-word counsel for social media use
By  Church News
November 02, 2026 09:42 AM MST
Rather than giving a specific list of things to change, Elder Kearon extended this invitation.
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Cooper Pratt #12 of the Milwaukee Brewers hits a double against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning in game four of the National League Division Series at Petco Park on October 7, 2026, in San Diego, California.
Stories of Faith
Before winning the World Series, this Latter-day Saint’s Fanta celebration went viral
By  Church News
October 29, 2026 10:55 AM MDT
Rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt was already making national headlines earlier in the postseason for his Latter-day Saint faith.
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Elder Ronald A. Rasband delivers a devotional address at the Marriott Center at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
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Why Elder Rasband just led 12,000 people in ‘Hurrah for Israel’ shout
By  Church News
October 28, 2026 01:36 PM MDT
In his remarks, the Apostle noted coming opportunities to celebrate the Restoration.
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The Friend magazine posted a social media video this summer about a Primary service activity in Lima, Peru, called the Hug-a-Grandparent project.
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Watch: Primary kids in Peru lead heartwarming ‘Hug-a-Grandparent’ project
By  Church News
October 27, 2026 10:41 AM MDT
Elderly members were sitting alone at church, so these Primary kids made a sweet plan to help.
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Youth attending Sunday School at a meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
From the Church
Latest ‘General Handbook’ updates clarify Sunday schedule, YW names, and more
By  Church News
October 23, 2026 10:57 AM MDT
The updates were announced in an Oct. 22 news release.
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Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles looks over the grounds prior to the Managua Nicaragua Temple dedication in Managua, Nicaragua, on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.
Temple Worship
‘An eternal impact’: Elder Rasband dedicates Nicaragua’s first house of the Lord
By  Church News
October 20, 2026 10:54 AM MDT
Elder Rasband and his wife met with Church leaders and all the missionaries serving in Nicaragua before the dedication.
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Sister Susan Bangerter, Elder Steven R. Bangerter, President Henry B. Eyring, Elder Ricardo P. Giménez, and Sister Catherine Giménez
Temple Worship
The comforting promise Pres. Eyring made during the Montpelier temple dedication
By  Church News
October 19, 2026 10:44 AM MDT
This Idaho temple is the Church’s 225th operating temple worldwide.
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President Camille N. Johnson shares a new resource in a video on the Relief Society Worldwide social media accounts on September 23, 2026.
From the Church
President Johnson shares ‘fabulous new resource’ for supporting members in need
By  Church News
October 15, 2026 10:45 AM MDT
The Relief Society General President introduced the tool in a video on social media.
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Temple Worship
Elder Rasband dedicates a temple where his pioneer ancestors settled
By  Church News
October 13, 2026 10:31 AM MDT
Elder Ronald A. Rasband dedicated the Ephraim Utah Temple on Sunday, Oct. 11.
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The front doors to the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple in Guatemala City on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.
Temple Worship
This city just made Church history with its second temple
By  Church News
October 12, 2026 11:39 AM MDT
Elder Gerrit W. Gong dedicated a temple in this Central American city on Sunday, October 11.
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A family looks through family history records together.
Latter-day Saint Life
Ways you can celebrate Family History Month this October
By  Church News
October 09, 2026 10:11 AM MDT
FamilySearch has plenty of ideas to get you started.
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Primary General President Rosemary K. Chibota hugs a child in Tacloban City, Philippines, Sept. 19, 2026.
Latter-day Saint Life
Pres. Chibota on how to help your kids know they are never alone
By  Church News
October 07, 2026 11:24 AM MDT
In her first international ministry assignment, President Rosemary K. Chibota ministered in the Church’s Philippines Area.
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The American Red Cross responds to the flooding in Central Texas in July 2025.
Latter-day Saint Life
How the Church’s $7 million donation to the American Red Cross will expand life-saving efforts
By  Church News
October 05, 2026 12:54 PM MDT
“As followers of Jesus Christ, we seek to care for our neighbors, lift burdens, and bring hope to individuals and families in times of need.”
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Latter-day Saint young adults gather in the ICCU Arena on the University of Idaho campus in Moscow, Idaho, to listen to a "100 years of institute" commemorative devotional on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
Latter-day Saint Life
Celebrating 100 years of institute: A look back at where it all started
By  Church News
October 01, 2026 10:11 AM MDT
Sessions held the first classes near the campus of the University of Idaho, with just 25 students.
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Jesus Christ with Mary and Martha statue at Temple Square
Latter-day Saint Life
Going to general conference? Here’s what’s new at Temple Square right now
By  Church News
September 28, 2026 10:44 AM MDT
A new statue of Christ with Mary and Martha was installed on September 15.
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Elder Gilbert speaks to Jose Coy in Schaumburg, Illinois
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Elder Gilbert testifies of God’s love during Spanish youth devotional in Chicago
By  Church News
September 25, 2026 10:08 AM MDT
“He knows you. He is already trying to do a marvelous work in your lives.”
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Jane Seymour and CeCe Moore, RootsTech 2027
Latter-day Saint Life
Golden Globe-winning actress and DNA expert to speak at RootsTech 2027
By  Church News
September 24, 2026 10:07 AM MDT
Additional keynote speakers will be announced at a later date.
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In the six-part video series “Dedicate,” to be released Oct. 4, 2026, seven young adults from different countries tour Salt Lake Temple renovations and testify of Christ, temples and temple covenants.
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New video series on temples will premiere after general conference
By  Church News
September 23, 2026 11:00 AM MDT
In two weeks, the Church will release a six-part video series called “Dedicate.”
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Two sister missionaries talking with a young man on a Hong Kong subway.
From the Church
The Church just reached 2 major missionary records
By  Church News
September 22, 2026 10:53 AM MDT
The milestone comes as the Church opened 55 new missions this summer.
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Ground broken for the Barcelona Spain Temple
By  Church News
September 21, 2026 11:09 AM MDT
With the ceremony livestreamed in Spanish, Catalan, French, and English, ground was broken for the Barcelona Spain Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, Sept. 19.
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Elder Neil L. Andersen shakes hands with attendees after speaking at a devotional at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.
Follow the Prophets
Elder Andersen’s counsel for choosing discipleship in a confusing world
By  Church News
September 18, 2026 11:14 AM MDT
“To make your faith in the Savior central to all your important motivations and decisions requires an unusual clarity of purpose.”
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David K. Beus, E. Brian Gentry, and Scott J. Harris, all first cousins in the Othello Washington Stake
Stories of Faith
These 3 cousins are serving as bishops in the exact same stake
By  Church News
September 15, 2026 10:55 AM MDT
“We like to go to lunch and just talk about what’s working, what’s not working.”
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LDS and Sikh food kit distribution ceremony in Dubai 2026
Latter-day Saint Life
How Sikhs in Dubai are honoring a late stake president
By  Church News
September 14, 2026 02:44 PM MDT
The chairman of a Sikh temple in Dubai met a former stake president at an interfaith conference in 2014.
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