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Delys Waite Snyder poses for a picture during a visit to the Cotswolds in England in 2009.
Stories of Faith
The touching story behind the new hymn written in a small countryside inn
By  Church News
May 21, 2026 11:57 AM MDT
The song began in a small inn in the Cotswolds in England.
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President Camille N. Johnson in Uganda serving with the LDS Church and UNICEF
Latter-day Saint Life
The Church just donated $25M to this life-saving global cause
By  Church News
May 21, 2026 10:59 AM MDT
This effort will provide nutrition to millions of children and mothers around the world.
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Sunday School General President Paul V. Johnson, center, speaks with his counselors, Brother Chad H Webb, left, and Brother Gabriel W. Reid, right, after filming the Church News podcast episode airing Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Latter-day Saint Life
Are we losing Sunday School time? Church leaders explain math behind 25-minute classes
By  Church News
May 20, 2026 11:07 AM MDT
The Sunday School general presidency addresses common concerns they’ve heard from members in the weeks since the announcement.
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Temple Worship
Sneak peek: See the Salt Lake Temple’s new copper roof and chandeliers
By  Church News
May 19, 2026 10:53 AM MDT
In about a year, the copper roof will darken to a brownish color then gradually develop a natural green patina.
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Missionaries point to their assigned mission on a world map during the filming of a new video at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, in November 2025.
Latter-day Saint Life
See the Provo MTC like never before in new video from the Church
By  Church News
May 18, 2026 12:00 PM MDT
The video is hosted by Danor Gerald, an actor and Latter-day Saint convert.
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From the Church
Church announces first temple outside the US since Pres. Oaks became the prophet
By  Church News
May 15, 2026 10:05 AM MDT
“This is a reason for all of us to rejoice and express gratitude for such a significant blessing.”
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Latter-day Saint Life
What 200 past and present female Church leaders discussed in Salt Lake this week
By  Church News
May 14, 2026 12:59 PM MDT
The annual gathering includes current and emeritus members of the Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society presidencies and councils.
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Stories of Faith
The beautiful story behind why this temple construction worker joined the Church
By  Church News
May 13, 2026 10:47 AM MDT
“It felt like I was not just entering a holy place but a place that I had helped prepare for the Lord.”
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Latter-day Saint Life
See Donny Osmond, Katherine McPhee, and more perform with the Tabernacle Choir this summer
By  Church News
May 12, 2026 11:01 AM MDT
The Church will match and donate concert ticket revenue to trusted charities.
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Felicitas Espinosa smiles during the Davao Philippines Temple dedication in Davao, Philippines, on Sunday, May 3, 2026
Temple Worship
Heartwarming photos from the dedication of the Philippines’ newest temple
By  Church News
May 07, 2026 11:36 AM MDT
“What we do in the temple gives us strength outside the temple,” taught Elder Dale G. Renlund.
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An original copy of the Declaration of Independence was on display at the Utah State Capitol on Aug. 15, 2008.
From the Church
Church announces special 5th Sunday lesson on religious freedom
By  Church News
May 06, 2026 10:48 AM MDT
The lesson focuses on moral agency and how the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence support religious liberty.
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Temple Worship
Beautiful photos from the Lindon Utah Temple dedication
By  Church News
May 04, 2026 12:13 PM MDT
This weekend, President Henry B. Eyring dedicated Utah’s 25th temple.
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Sister Tamara W. Runia speaking at a pulpit.
Latter-day Saint Life
Sister Runia shares 3 things that block us from reflecting divine light—and how to overcome them
By  Church News
May 01, 2026 10:44 AM MDT
“When we turn towards Jesus Christ, we begin to reflect His light.”
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Siblings dressed in Sunday best hold up copies of the Book of Mormon in different languages, in front of an LDS temple's doors.
Latter-day Saint Life
4 siblings from Idaho to serve missions at the same time
By  Church News
April 29, 2026 10:26 AM MDT
All four older siblings have desires to serve the Lord.
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Elder Neil L. Andersen speaks on a podcast with his son
Follow the Prophets
What Elder Andersen told his son about the ‘hardest part’ of being an Apostle
By  Church News
April 27, 2026 10:03 AM MDT
Elder Neil L. Andersen recently joined his youngest son for a podcast interview. He shared what he’s learned from serving as an Apostle for over 17 years.
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Elder Dale G. Renlund and his wife, Sister Ruth L. Renlund shake hands with young adults inside an LDS Institute building.
Follow the Prophets
What Elder Renlund taught about the concept of infinity within eternity
By  Church News
April 23, 2026 10:34 AM MDT
Elder Dale G. Renlund taught about the limitless power that Jesus Christ has as the Savior.
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A group of LDS missionaries singing, with Elder G. Michael Ortiz, Area Seventy looking on.
Latter-day Saint Life
Photos: 150 missionaries sing US national anthem at Kansas City Royals Game
By  Church News
April 22, 2026 10:45 AM MDT
Before the game, young Church service missionaries, local members, and friends put bags together for Kansas City Heroes to distribute.
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People view classic cars in the parking lot of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse.
Latter-day Saint Life
Hundreds attend monthly ‘Cars and Christ’ event in Texas
By  Church News
April 17, 2026 11:20 AM MDT
“I feel like it’s brought the Church to the forefront in Texas, in one of the most normal and natural ways.”
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Stories of Faith
Friends of 79 years to serve as missionary companions in Guam
By  Church News
January 15, 2026 09:45 AM MST
Both women hope to use their individual backgrounds to serve.
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From the Church
Church adjusts how sister missionaries serve at Temple Square
By  Church News
January 12, 2026 11:22 AM MST
Adjustments are intended to enhance the guest experience and increase missionary opportunities.
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Temple Worship
What Church leaders have taught about temples
By  Church News
January 08, 2026 10:16 AM MST
“In these Houses of the Lord, we are taught the most important things we can learn in mortality, the knowledge of eternity.”
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Latter-day Saint Life
Keynote speakers for RootsTech 2026
By  Church News
January 07, 2026 11:52 AM MST
RootsTech 2026 has announced seven keynote speakers, three to speak at the in-person event and four to speak virtually.
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Stories of Faith
Missionary work highlights from 2025
By  Church News
January 05, 2026 09:57 AM MST
Every region in the world experienced at least a 20 percent increase in convert baptisms.
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Latter-day Saint Life
Lyrics updated in song ‘When I Am Baptized’
By  Church News
December 22, 2025 05:51 PM MST
The refreshed song was published in the January 2026 issue of the Friend magazine.
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