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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

Church announces new updates to the General Handbook

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

May 31, 2024 02:58 PM MDT

Several updates to the Church's General Handbook were published today, May 31, 2024, including adjustments to sections on Primary, “My Covenant Path,” and young service missionaries.

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From the Church

Honduras’ second temple will be dedicated later this year

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

May 28, 2024 05:51 PM MDT

The open house and dedication dates for the San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple will take place this fall. Learn more about the status of temples throughout Central America and around the world:

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From the Church

The first portion of the new hymnbook is coming this week. Here’s what we know

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

May 28, 2024 09:45 AM MDT

Twelve hymns of the Church’s new global hymnbook—including “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”—will be available on May 30, 2024.

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From the Church

Mexico’s 14th temple was just dedicated. Read what Elder Gong had to say

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

May 20, 2024 10:56 AM MDT

Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Puebla Mexico Temple on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

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From the Church

Groundbreakings and renderings released for new temples in Brazil and Guatemala

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

May 13, 2024 03:47 PM MDT

The Church has announced a groundbreaking date for the Ribeirão Prêto Brazil Temple and renderings for the Maceió Brazil and Huehuetenango Guatemala Temples.

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From the Church

Salvador Brazil Temple dedication announced + groundbreaking dates for temples in Texas and Bolivia

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

May 06, 2024 02:50 PM MDT

Later this year, the Salvador Brazil Temple will be dedicated and ground will be broken for temples in Bolivia and Texas.

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