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As John Connolly served in the leadership of the Preston England Temple for three years, he would write poems to express his deep feelings for the sacred edifice.

Approximately 6,500 Latter-day Saint youth in the Caribbean are in the midst of a virtual For the Strength of Youth conference. From June 22–26, youth from the Dominican Republic and 27 other islands will be engaged in musical programs, talks, and discussions on gospel topics relevant to their lives.

The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square are celebrating that their latest album, When You Believe: A Night at the Movies, took the No. 1 spot on Billboard®’s Classical Crossover chart for two consecutive weeks. This marks the 14th time that an album from “America’s Choir” has earned the No. 1 ranking on a Billboard Classical Chart.

Editor's note: The following is excerpted from Fathers of the Prophets and shares a story of President Russell M. Nelson, his wife Dantzel, and his parents, Marion Clavar and Edna Nelson.

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?

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?

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:

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.

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.”