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From the Church

The 2026 youth theme has been announced

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

September 08, 2025 01:57 PM MDT

Additional resources will be available in the January issue of the “For the Strength of Youth” magazine.

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Temple Worship

This sacred panel outside the Salt Lake Temple is now restored

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

August 28, 2025 02:20 PM MDT

The artist said the experience was holy.

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From the Church

How the Church is saving half a billion gallons of water

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

August 15, 2025 10:20 AM MDT

Read about the Church’s ongoing efforts to conserve water on meetinghouse properties in the Intermountain West in the US.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Church donation provides more accessible water to community in Ghana

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

August 07, 2025 10:43 AM MDT

In the past, community members have drawn water from small nearby streams. Occasionally, hot, dry weather caused those streams to dry up.

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A rendering of the exterior of the Brazzaville Republic of the Congo Temple

From the Church

Groundbreaking announced for first temple in this African country

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

July 31, 2025 01:52 PM MDT

Members in this country currently have to cross the Congo River to get to a temple.

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From the Church

Church reopens historic chapel after 18-month restoration project

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

July 30, 2025 02:06 PM MDT

It is one of the first buildings in the western United States constructed for the deaf community.

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Latter-day Saint Life

President of the Navajo Nation tours Farmington New Mexico Temple

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

July 18, 2025 01:55 PM MDT

Elder Neil L. Andersen will dedicate the temple on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

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Four sister missionaries smile after a meeting in Lima, Peru, on October 20, 2018.

From the Church

Church reports record global growth in last 12 months

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

July 10, 2025 02:01 PM MDT

In 2024, 308,000 people joined the Church—the highest number of converts in a quarter century.

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Trees emerge from flood waters along the Guadalupe River on July 4, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas.

From the Church

Church shares statement of comfort following Texas floods

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

July 08, 2025 03:52 PM MDT

“There is hope amid the darkness as those of all faiths prepare to rebuild communities and continually encircle those who grieve with arms of love.”

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Local members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints break ground for the Singapore Temple in southern Singapore on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

From the Church

Ground broken for Singapore’s first temple

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

July 02, 2025 02:29 PM MDT

More than 500 attendees commemorated this significant milestone.

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From the Church

Church announces new hymnbook will have about 375 hymns

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

June 04, 2025 01:45 PM MDT

“Each hymn has been approved by the First Presidency and the Twelve, and these approvals have not been taken lightly,” Elder Renlund says.

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A group of people talk in front of the “Book of Mormon Experience” exhibit at the Buenos Aires International Book Fair.

Latter-day Saint Life

Book of Mormon exhibit draws visitors in popular Buenos Aires book fair

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

May 07, 2025 02:10 PM MDT

After its success in North America and Europe, the display arrived in South America for the first time this year.

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From the Church

The First Presidency expresses condolences after the death of Pope Francis

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

April 21, 2025 10:07 AM MDT

“We join the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. His courageous and compassionate leadership has blessed countless lives.”

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Follow the Prophets

Elder Uchtdorf shares powerful, unexpected lesson from the Savior’s final week

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

April 16, 2025 01:59 PM MDT

Christ’s followers may have felt confused that their deliverer ended up on a cross, but His true mission became clear with the bigger picture.

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From the Church

President Nelson announces 15 new temples

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

April 06, 2025 03:51 PM MDT

Today’s announcement brings the total number of temples—operating, under construction, or announced—to 382.

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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

Deseret Peak Temple open house and dedication dates announced

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

June 17, 2024 03:11 PM MDT

The Church has released the open house and dedication dates for the Deseret Peak Utah Temple, an artistic rendering for the Wellington New Zealand Temple, and the site location for the Brussels Belgium Temple.

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From the Church

Read highlights from the Layton Utah Temple dedication

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

June 17, 2024 11:41 AM MDT

Elder David A. Bednar dedicated the Layton Utah Temple on Sunday, June 16. Read more about his counsel for building a “covenant connection” with Heavenly Father.

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From the Church

Tabernacle Choir announces southern US tour this September

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

June 12, 2024 11:43 AM MDT

A Grammy winner and lauded Mexican performer will be performing with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square on its “Hope” tour this fall.

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From the Church

Updates for 3 new temples in Central and South America

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

June 10, 2024 04:13 PM MDT

Over the last few days, three new temples in South and Central America have hit important construction milestones.

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From the Church

The new Taylorsville Utah Temple has been dedicated. Read a recap here

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

June 04, 2024 08:51 AM MDT

Elder Gerrit W. Gong dedicated the Taylorsville Utah Temple on Sunday, June 2, and invited Church members to “come to the Lord in the house of the Lord.”

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From the Church

Read highlights from groundbreaking ceremonies for 2 new US temples

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

June 03, 2024 04:49 PM MDT

Ground has been broken in Cleveland, Ohio, and in Rexburg, Idaho, for two new temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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