From the Church

April 18, 2024 01:44 PM MDT
What began as a basic ward directory app has now become a full-fledged toolbox to help individuals at home, in classes, and across wards and stakes.
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The public open house for the Layton Utah Temple begins this week and ends Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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Big news for temples coming to Mendoza, Argentina, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Cleveland, Ohio, and Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple.
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April 15, 2024 09:57 AM MDT
The temple recommend questions and statement on wearing the temple garment have been updated to help leaders and members better understand the importance of wearing the temple garment.
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The public open house for the Taylorsville Utah Temple begins later this week. Take a look inside this new temple’s stunning interior:
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Submissions for songs to be featured in “Come, Follow Me” this summer are being accepted until April 21, 2024.
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This brings the worldwide total to 350 houses of the Lord.
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April 06, 2024 12:02 PM MDT
To help you remember the spirit you felt, here is one quote from each April 2024 general conference talk.
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April 06, 2024 11:06 AM MDT
In 2023, the Church established 160 new wards, and more than 250,000 new converts were baptized around the world.
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April 06, 2024 10:37 AM MDT
At the opening session of general conference, President Dallin H. Oaks announced a new Sunday School General Presidency effective August 1, 2024.
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April 04, 2024 11:39 AM MDT
“You may see some of us during general conference speak while sitting down, or pre-record our message to be shared at the appropriate time, or even require a little assistance getting to and from our seats in the conference center.”
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The flags are one of several art installations on Temple Square symbolizing the global nature of the Church of Jesus Christ and its commitment to be a friend to all nations.
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The placement of the statue after a four-year absence is a notable milestone toward the completion of the Salt Lake Temple renovation project.
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April 01, 2024 04:00 PM MDT
Here’s a complete and up-to-date list of all the temples that are under construction, under renovation, awaiting dedication, or announced.
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April 01, 2024 02:29 PM MDT
Sister Ardeth Greene Kapp was beloved by young women worldwide for her example of faith and love.
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April 01, 2024 10:18 AM MDT
Here’s what you need to know about the schedule for the 194th Annual General Conference on April 6 and 7.
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Twelve hymns of the Church’s new global hymnbook—including “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”—will be available on May 30, 2024.
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March 29, 2024 01:49 PM MDT
President Holland’s apostolic witness of Christ serves as a powerful testament to the true reason we celebrate Easter and why we cherish our Savior Jesus Christ.
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The Puebla Mexico Temple will begin welcoming the public to come and participate in the open house beginning March 29, 2024.
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"Here [in the Kirtland Temple] … the Savior appeared on the breastplate of the pulpit, and after Him three heavenly messengers—Moses, Elias, and Elijah—restoring necessary keys for the kingdom to come back to the earth and to roll forward.”
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Tacloban is located on Leyte Island in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
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St. George, Utah, now holds the unique distinction of being home to the Church‘s oldest operating temple and newest operating temple.
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The Church has named Derrick Porter as the new executive producer, principal writer, and presenter of “Music & the Spoken Word,” replacing Lloyd Newell, who has served for the past 34 years.
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The public is invited to tour the new Urdaneta Philippines Temple from Monday, March 18, 2024, to Saturday, March 30, 2024.
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March 14, 2024 11:17 AM MDT
Elder Gong presented important guiding principles, which were all approved by the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
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Exciting progress is being made for the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple and the Savai'i Samoa Temple!
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Highly skilled art conservators meticulously restored historical murals throughout the temple.
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Stake or ward Relief Societies are encouraged to gather for the devotional and testimony meeting on the evening of Sunday, March 17, which will feature messages from President Nelson and the Relief Society General Presidency.
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March 05, 2024 03:58 PM MST
An FAQ page from the Church answers and lists other significant items in the transfer, including the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible.
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March 05, 2024 02:07 PM MST
The Church plans to reopen the Kirtland Temple on March 25, 2024, for public tours at no charge.
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There will be music, a visit from Louie the Toucan, and a fun craft! This 20-minute episode is made just for kids and can be used at home or in Primary.
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See what the new Budapest Hungary Temple will look like and locations for new temples in Osaka, Japan and Jakarta, Indonesia.
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The video, filmed before President Ballard’s death in November 2023, shows him bearing testimony at Carthage Jail where his great-great-grandfather Hyrum Smith and great-great uncle Joseph Smith lost their lives.
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Big news for the Vancouver Washington Temple, the Lone Mountain Nevada Temple, the McKinney Texas Temple, and the Birmingham England Temple!
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These improvements help prepare for the gradual release of newly selected music, which is expected to begin in four languages as early as May 2024.
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So long, paper roll sheets! A new feature in the Church’s Member Tools app makes it easier for adult class teachers and secretaries to record class attendance.
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As part of their world tour, The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will be making three stops in September after their concerts in Mexico and the Philippines.
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The Provo Utah Temple will close on February 24, 2024, for reconstruction and will be renamed when it reopens.
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The Church has released the date of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Teton River Idaho Temple and a rendering of what the Jacksonville Florida Temple will look like.
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“This Easter season, we invite you to ponder the Savior’s atoning sacrifice and glorious Resurrection, which bless all of us.”
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February 15, 2024 04:30 PM MST
Kristin Chenoweth, an Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer known for her work in musical theater, TV, and film, is coming to RootsTech 2024.
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February 14, 2024 12:13 PM MST
On Valentine’s Day, President Russell M. Nelson shared some inspiring thoughts about love.
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February 14, 2024 11:42 AM MST
An estimated 800 construction team members gathered for the building tradition of a “topping out” ceremony.
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The Church has released details about the upcoming closure and renovation of the Orlando Florida Temple and the rededication of the Manti Utah Temple.
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February 08, 2024 09:42 AM MST
Massive forest fires grew over the weekend in central and coastal Chile, killing at least 112 people and destroying thousands of homes.
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Construction on the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple will begin later this year.
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The Church will send printed copies of its three global magazines in 50 languages at no cost to households in most parts of the world.
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Last week’s letter also mentioned that local leaders can adjust start times for these sacrament meetings to best accommodate the needs of members.
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January 30, 2024 10:50 AM MST
This expansion to seminary curriculum will include new ‘life preparation lessons’ and will be implemented beginning this month in some areas of the United States and Canada.
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The Church has released the locations of new houses of the Lord in Cusco and Iquitos, Peru. Find out where
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The Knoxville Tennessee Temple was announced in April 2022 by President Nelson, and plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 30,000 square feet.
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The open house for the new Red Cliffs Utah Temple is underway in St. George, Utah, and runs through Saturday, March 2.
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January 25, 2024 10:05 AM MST
These events are the first of their kind and are meant to help “reset the culture of dating” in a “low-stakes, low-pressure way.”
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This will be Bolivia’s third house of the Lord, following temples in Cochabamba and Santa Cruz.
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Each month, “Come, Follow Me” will feature original covers of hymns and children’s songs submitted by Latter-day Saint musicians in the Church.
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The Church has released new renderings for three houses of the Lord: two in Brazil and one in California.
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People who are neurodiverse, people who are nonverbal, people with other cognitive delays, parents teaching at home, and people communicating in their non-native language are just some of the groups who might benefit from using the new library.
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Beginning Saturday, January 6, 2024, several plaza areas on Temple Square will begin reopening.
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December 21, 2023 12:13 PM MST
President Jeffrey R. Holland recently shared a beautiful thought about honoring mothers.
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The First Presidency has released the location of the Birmingham England Temple and the Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple.
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