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From the Church

Updated Church handbook now has an AI-powered search assistant

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

March 21, 2025 04:26 PM MDT

The new feature helps members quickly find answers to questions about Church policies.

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From the Church

New photos of hand-painted details in Salt Lake Temple sealing rooms

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

March 03, 2025 03:56 PM MST

Finish work is underway in the celestial room and adjoining original sealing rooms of the historic temple.

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From the Church

What the Lehi Utah Temple will look like

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

February 26, 2025 02:16 PM MST

Plans call for a multi-story temple and a new meetinghouse.

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From the Church

Breaking news: Salt Lake Temple open house announced

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

February 14, 2025 08:58 AM MST

Plus, see newly released photos of the interior of the temple.

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From the Church

15 more songs added to the Church hymnbook

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

February 13, 2025 09:40 AM MST

Do you recognize any of these songs?

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From the Church

Church releases statement on immigration

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

January 31, 2025 09:45 AM MST

Read the official statement from the Church.

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From the Church

Open house and dedication dates for a new Utah temple

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

January 28, 2025 04:35 PM MST

If you live in Utah, mark your calendars!

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From the Church

Church mourns with those affected by California fires, mobilizes resources

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

January 10, 2025 10:05 AM MST

“Our hearts go out to all affected by the fires that continue to cause destruction in Southern California.”

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From the Church

New statue of Christ at Temple Square + major renovation milestone reached

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

January 09, 2025 02:21 PM MST

Watch a new video about exciting construction updates on Salt Lake Temple.

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From the Church

Church donates a mental health facility in Ghana

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

January 02, 2025 10:39 AM MST

“This psychiatry unit is a tangible representation of the Church’s commitment to exemplify the Saviour’s love.”

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From the Church

Watch: New sculpture of First Vision unveiled at Temple Square

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

December 02, 2024 01:59 PM MST

These breathtaking statues are the first in an upcoming series.

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From the Church

Date for First Presidency’s Christmas devotional released

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

November 11, 2024 10:29 AM MST

Get excited to bring the Christmas spirit to your heart.

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From the Church

Ground broken for temple on tiny Pacific island

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

November 05, 2024 04:37 PM MST

See a rendering of this beautiful upcoming temple.

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From the Church

Pres. Nelson will be dedicating the Church’s 200th temple

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

October 25, 2024 01:18 PM MDT

Prophet and President Russell M. Nelson will dedicate the 200th temple on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

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Follow the Prophets

What Elder Rasband asked young adults to give the Lord

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

October 16, 2024 01:56 PM MDT

Elder Ronald A. Rasband offered a plea to roughly 10,000 youth and young adults on Sunday, October 13.

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The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square performs a Christmas concert in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

From the Church

Guest artist for The Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert is announced

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

October 11, 2024 12:24 PM MDT

Performances will be held in the Conference Center on December 19, 20, and 21. The online ticket sign-up form will open on October 15.

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From the Church

Pres. Nelson invites us to prepare for the Second Coming: ‘The best is yet to come’

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

October 06, 2024 04:24 PM MDT

“I call upon you to talk of Christ, testify of Christ, have faith in Christ and rejoice in Christ!” —President Russell M. Nelson

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From the Church

Pres. Nelson announces 17 new temples

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

October 06, 2024 03:40 PM MDT

Two countries (as well as two US states) will get their first temple.

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From the Church

The Church is helping those affected by Hurricane Helene—here’s how

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

October 01, 2024 04:46 PM MDT

Hurricane Helene was the deadliest to strike the US since Hurricane Katrina 2005.

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From the Church

Watch: Breathtaking video of the Church’s 200th temple

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

September 24, 2024 02:15 PM MDT

The new house of the Lord was announced in 2019 and is nearly 72,000 square feet.

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From the Church

See gorgeous new images of Salt Lake Temple renovations

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

September 23, 2024 03:11 PM MDT

The renovated Salt Lake Temple will add another baptistry and increase the number of sealing rooms from 13 to 22.

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From the Church

Here’s where the new Tacoma Washington Temple will be built

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

September 18, 2024 10:27 AM MDT

Washington State is home to more than 280,000 Latter-day Saints in over 480 congregations.

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From the Church

Nine new hymns released for the Church’s new hymnbook

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

September 12, 2024 08:42 AM MDT

Nine new hymns have been added to the “Hymns—For Home and Church” collection in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Fathers who served together in 1991 now have sons who are missionary companions

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

September 11, 2024 11:33 AM MDT

Elder Jonathan Scheible and Elder Steven Evans served as mission companions in 1991. Now their sons serve as companions in the French-speaking Republic of Congo Brazzaville Mission.

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