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First Presidency Urges Members to Vote Against Assisted Suicide & Recreational Marijuana

The First Presidency sent letters to Church members in four states on Wednesday, asking Saints to oppose physician-assisted suicide and recreational marijuana.

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LDS Mom Who Lost Son to Suicide Shares Her Story, Helps Parents Connect with Their Teens During a Crisis

LDS mother and blogger Heidi Swapp spoke to an audience of parents at a local fire station to address how they can help their teens when they experience a crisis in their personal lives.

How a Mormon Ghost Town Inspired Disney's Latest Movie, "Moana"

What does a Mormon ghost town in Utah have to do with Disney's latest hit, Moana, which is set in the Pacific Islands?

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Lunch and Learn Series with Deseret Book Artists and AuthorsEvery Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Downtown Deseret Book Store, SLC, Utah

Church to Discontinue Newsletter Tool on LDS.org

For all those who use the Newsletter tool on lds.org for their wards or stakes, you might want to start saving important information you don't want to lose.

Lesson Helps

New Testament Lesson 11: "He Spake Many Things Unto Them in Parables"

By Ted L. Gibbons

READING: Matthew 13

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LDS Mom Gives Birth to Twins, 11 Days Apart

"The whole time, it's been really peaceful," Lizzy Baird said. "The Lord has a plan, and this is his plan. … The whole journey, every step of the way, has been a miracle."

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David Osmond Sings Incredible, Heartwarming New Christmas Song

"The Star Still Shines," written by Shawna Edwards and performed by David Osmond, reminds us of the miracles that are in our lives today and how all of those small miracles point to the greatest miracle that has ever been, the birth, life, atonement, and resurrection of our Savior.

8 Memorable Mormon Movies: From ‘Johnny Lingo’ to ‘The Singles Ward’

For almost as long as there have been movies, there have been movies about Mormons. The LDS film genre — which is enough of a niche to have its own Wikipedia page — got its start in the early 1900s with two movies financed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1940, 20th Century Fox jumped on board, distributing a biographical romantic drama centered on Brigham Young’s life, complete with well-known writers and actors.

New Art Exhibit on Women at Church History Museum

The Church History Museum announced today the opening of a new art exhibit on womanhood titled Practicing Charity: Everyday Daughters of God. Opening on Friday, February 28, 2014, this seven-month exhibition features the works of three Latter-day Saint artists: Lee Bennion, Brian Kershisnik, and Kathy Peterson.