From the Church

This project will address structural deficiencies, preservation of aging finishes, replacement of outdated mechanical systems, and updating the guest experience.

A new official Church notice reads, “Except for stake presidents and bishops, all married members called to YSA positions should be considered for release.”

A statuary hall in India has installed a statue of Joseph Smith, honored as one who promoted world peace.

On Wednesday, the Church announced that six new missions will be created in 2023—five of which will be on the same continent. Find out where they will all be located.

The First Presidency invites all of us “to find quiet moments to reflect on our Savior’s birth, life, and atoning sacrifice.”

Throughout November, 9 of the 15 apostles have had ministry assignments around the world. Find out where and what messages they’ve shared.

President Thomas S. Monson announced the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in April 2017, and construction began in October 2019.

With all the ongoing construction on Temple Square, will there be any publicly accessible holiday events or Christmas lights to see?

‘Music and the Spoken Word’ will soon be broadcast in new languages, and Latter-day Saints outside the US will be invited to sing with the Choir at general conference.

The First Presidency has announced adjustments to Sunday Church meetings for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, which both fall on Sunday this year.

This beautiful new video invites us to serve others as Christ would and reminds us that "the world needs your light."

The Church released the following statement with regards to the United States Congress Respect for Marriage Act.

The First Presidency has released dates for the open houses and dedications of two houses of the Lord in the United States: the Columbus Ohio Temple and the Richmond Virginia Temple.

In a devotional on Sunday, November 13, 2022, President Nelson shared his ABCs of personal preparation for worship in a temple.

More than 50 temples around the world are currently under construction or renovation. Check out the progress made over the last three weeks and which temples are nearing completion:

The new board includes representatives from the Deaf community and various Church departments.

A letter sent to Church members announced that the latest book in the Teachings of Presidents of the Church series is available now and includes the teachings of President Thomas S. Monson.

Elder Daniel Amako is the first full-time missionary called from his country. He has been called to serve in the Congo Brazzaville Mission.

The Church’s Christmas devotional is just around the corner, and Latter-day Saints, their families, and their friends are invited to participate.

From 1 city to 28 cities, here's how the Church's Light the World Giving Machine initiative has grown over the last 5 years.

The Church’s Light the World Giving Machines are going where they’ve never gone before—literally!

“We get an opportunity to recognize that children can be a part of the Church by being disciples of Jesus Christ in their family life and as they look around and serve others.”

Elder Carlos A. Godoy’s story comes to life with clever and nostalgic animations reminiscent of the aesthetic and pop culture of the 1970s.

Last month the Church saw a temple rededication plus several open houses, groundbreakings, and location announcements.

This year’s guest artist has been honored with Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Theatre World awards for her work on Broadway.

The Church’s youth theme website for 2023 now includes the new music album, posters, art, and videos.

After nearly nine months of being closed because of armed conflict in Eastern Europe, the Kyiv Ukraine Temple has reopened on a limited basis.

The new temples in Singapore and Modesto, California, now have future construction sites.

Mark your calendars: The next annual RootsTech conference will be taking place on March 2–4, 2023.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting its annual celebration of Latin American culture on Saturday, November 5.

“To have a more diverse and varied background makes the Military Advisory Committee stronger and better able to serve.”

Here’s a complete and up-to-date list of the 112 temples that are under construction, under renovation, awaiting dedication, or announced.

Here’s a recap of each of President Nelson’s addresses from April 2022 general conference.

The first in a new series of nine “Book of Mormon Videos” showing how Jesus Christ ministered in the ancient Americas is now available.

President Nelson has now announced 118 new temples since he became President of the Church in 2018.

To help you remember the spirit you felt, here is one quote from each October 2022 general conference talk.

Called by some “a missionary choir like no other,” this 364-voice ensemble featured many different types of missionaries.

As he addressed the audience as the final speaker of the Saturday morning session of general conference, President Russell M. Nelson leaned against a chair at the pulpit.

The new guide, “For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices,” is based on gospel principles, agency and inspiration.

Meet the six new Area Seventies called for areas in Africa, Europe, South America, North America, and the Pacific.

Take a look back at the last six months of news, projects, and messages from Church leaders since last general conference.

Find out more about the newly announced guest buildings and experience that will open to the public when the Salt Lake Temple renovation is complete in 2025.

Help has been provided to about 65,000 affected families in Guadeloupe, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.

Church members recently had a unique opportunity for a live Q&A with Elder Bednar as he ministered and answered questions one by one.

The Church has just announced details for two new temples including their locations and sizes.

The Church will close the Colombia Missionary Training Center in Bogota, effective January 2023.

During a worldwide devotional for young adults, Elder and Sister Renlund spoke about the newest volume of Saints and had some special artifacts with them to help share their message.

See how the Church’s multimillion-dollar donation will provide food assistance to over a million people in Africa.

Exactly 200 days after armed conflict erupted in Eastern Europe, Elder Quentin L. Cook promised Ukrainian Latter-day Saints that for those completely focused on the Savior, Jesus Christ, a brighter day will come.

“This history is our shared heritage, whether we descend from early pioneers, later pioneers, or if we are pioneers in the faith.”

The Stockholm Sweden Temple is going to nearly double in size.

The First Presidency released this statement on Thursday, September 8, 2022.

The Young Women and Young Men General Presidencies have announced that the 2023 Youth Theme comes from Philippians 4:13.

“The welfare program … stresses ... education, health, employment, family home production and storage, family finances, and spiritual strength.”