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Intricate details of the doorknobs on the east doors of the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Photos: Historic doors reinstalled on the Salt Lake Temple

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

June 24, 2026 10:16 AM MDT

The installation symbolizes the literal opening of the doors to welcome the world to the Salt Lake Temple Celebration in 2027.

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President Dallin H. Oaks speaks at the Seminar for New Mission Leaders at the Provo Missionary Training Center.

Follow the Prophets

Pres. Oaks says record number of missionaries will soon be serving

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

June 22, 2026 10:19 AM MDT

The first wave of 18-year-old sister missionaries are now joining the mission field.

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A teacher instructs an adult Sunday School class of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

From the Church

‘More than a schedule change’: Church releases new guide about 25-minute Sunday classes

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

June 12, 2026 10:13 AM MDT

The resource will help members and leaders prepare for the updated Sunday class meeting schedule, which starts this September.

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Stories of Faith

Finding unity in religious freedom: One Florida branch’s inspiring 5th Sunday discussion

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

June 04, 2026 12:21 PM MDT

“Whatever is going on in the world or whatever politics are happening, the Savior unites us all together.”

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Sister Tracy Y. Browning poses with a participant at the “Onward, Ever Onward” United States Northeast Area Women’s Conference in New York City on May 30, 2026.

Latter-day Saint Life

‘Jesus trusted women’: Sister Browning’s empowering message to thousands in NYC

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

June 03, 2026 10:34 AM MDT

The conference, titled “Onward, Ever Onward,” was broadcast to 97 locations throughout the Church’s United States Northeast Area.

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Elder Gerrit W. Gong, an Apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the Athens Summit on AI Ethics in Athens, Greece, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Follow the Prophets

‘A gift of possibility’: Elder Gong shares timely counsel on the future of AI

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

May 28, 2026 10:15 AM MDT

“We will not fulfill AI’s full potential until we make it as morally good as we make it powerful.”

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President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints tours the celestial room of the Salt Lake Temple on Friday, May 8, 2026.

From the Church

Pres. Oaks shares health update, tours finished rooms in the Salt Lake Temple

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

May 11, 2026 10:24 AM MDT

President Oaks noted that this tour came as he recovers from a recent surgery.

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Temple Worship

This new temple is inspired by historic Spanish mission architecture

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

April 28, 2026 10:40 AM MDT

The temple features design elements that reflect the local landscape and communities.

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People sitting in the overflow of an LDS church building chapel.

Temple Worship

Church announces new US temple during stake devotional

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

April 21, 2026 10:47 AM MDT

“This is a reason for all of us to rejoice and express gratitude for such a significant blessing,” wrote the First Presidency.

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Young women smiling wearing red dresses.

From the Church

Church announces new names for Young Women age groups

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

April 20, 2026 11:07 AM MDT

One of the purposes of the new names is to “help young women understand their divine place in God’s work.”

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The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square stands for applause in the Tabernacle building in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Latter-day Saint Life

Tabernacle Choir returns to world-famous Hollywood Bowl for benefit concert

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

April 14, 2026 10:34 AM MDT

One hundred percent of ticket sale revenues from the concert will be donated to trusted charities.

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From the Church

Stunning look inside the new Temple Square Visitors’ Center

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

April 13, 2026 11:35 AM MDT

The new visitors’ center opens to the public on May 18, 2026.

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From the Church

Get to know the new Primary General Presidency

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

April 04, 2026 02:47 PM MDT

The new presidency members will begin service on August 1, 2026.

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An advertisement in a NYC subway station for the Lamb of God oratorio’s debut at The Metropolitan Opera House.

Latter-day Saint Life

Watch: Highlights from ‘Lamb of God’ debut at Met Opera

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

April 03, 2026 10:43 AM MDT

This sacred oratorio by Rob Gardner centers on Jesus Christ’s death, Atonement, and Resurrection.

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LDS ward sacrament meeting singing hymns

From the Church

First Presidency announces updates to Sunday meeting schedule

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

March 30, 2026 08:21 PM MDT

The adjustments will strengthen gospel learning in homes and congregations throughout the world.

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From the Church

1 million students worldwide are now enrolled in seminary and institute

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

March 30, 2026 10:55 AM MDT

The enrollment number marks an unprecedented milestone in the program’s more than 100-year history.

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A statue of Jesus Christ carrying a cross in front of the LDS Salt Lake temple.

From the Church

Temple Square unveils 2 breathtaking new statues of Christ

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

March 26, 2026 09:57 AM MDT

The two statues are visible to the public, but they are in an area of Temple Square still under construction.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Church members extend service and Christlike love following Hawaii floods

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

March 25, 2026 10:50 AM MDT

“From the earliest hours, individuals of all ages responded to help those in need.”

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From the Church

Open house, dedication dates announced for new temples in Arkansas and Brazil

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

February 13, 2023 03:18 PM MST

The Church has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Bentonville Arkansas and Brasília Brazil temples later this year.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Pres. Oaks expounds Church position on the Respect for Marriage Act

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

February 13, 2023 02:26 PM MST

The act’s “necessary protections for religious freedom” are “a big step forward,” President Oaks explained.

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From the Church

Helena Montana Temple open house and dedication dates announced

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

February 06, 2023 02:49 PM MST

The Helena Montana Temple was first announced in April 2021 general conference and is one of the fastest temple construction projects the Church has completed.

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From the Church

After 3 years of renovation, here’s what’s happening with the Salt Lake Temple

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

January 25, 2023 03:00 PM MST

Since the temple closed in December 2019, the whole of Temple Square looks vastly different.

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From the Church

The Church’s only temple in Alaska is going to be reconstructed

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

January 23, 2023 03:01 PM MST

The square footage of the temple will increase from 11,930 to approximately 30,000.

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From the Church

Elder and Sister Gong announced as keynote speakers for RootsTech 2023

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

January 19, 2023 11:26 AM MST

Elder Gerrit W. Gong and Sister Susan Gong will be the keynote speakers for Family Discovery Day on the final day of RootsTech 2023.

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