The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites Latter-day Saints, their families, and friends to participate in the First Presidency’s annual Christmas devotional on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 6 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.
“The Savior’s infinite and perfect love moved Him to atone for all of God’s children. That gift—the Atonement of Jesus Christ—allows all of His other gifts to be ours.”
The Toluca Mexico Temple, the João Pessoa Brazil Temple, and the Barcelona Spain Temple all recently received exciting announcements from the First Presidency.
At his funeral on Friday, November 17, President M. Russell Ballard was remembered by friends and family as a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ and a man fervently focused on his family.
Elder Holland received the official appointment and was set apart by President Russell M. Nelson on November 15, succeeding the late Acting President M. Russell Ballard.
“President Ballard was never indecisive,” President Russell M. Nelson said. “He knew exactly what the Lord taught and how it could be applied in one’s personal life and bring joy and happiness.”
This year the number of Light the World Giving Machines around the world will more than double any previous year. The previous record was set in 2022 with 28 cities.
The Church has released the location of the temple coming to Viña del Mar, Chile, and an artist's rendering of what the new temple in Grand Rapids, Michigan will look like.
Church leaders have also adjusted a policy: Prospective missionaries can submit their missionary recommendations up to 150 days prior to their availability date instead of 120 days.
