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James Taylor: Singing with Mormon Tabernacle Choir 'Worth the Wait'

The collaboration between James Taylor and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir — two iconic figures of American music — was many years in the making, Taylor revealed at a press conference Friday afternoon at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. “It just took us a long time to find the date, and this was worth the wait,” said Taylor, who has been practicing with the choir and the Utah Symphony since he arrived in town Wednesday afternoon. “The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is a national treasure and a great gift to the world.”

Latter-day Saint Life

What the Church has actually said about the Holy of Holies

By Yvonne Liu

Editor's note: This article is part of a series on what the Church has actually taught about various topics. To read more about the Church’s teachings on cremation, garments, beards, and more, click here.

Assessing Jon Huntsman Jr. and the Republican Party: Is 2020 his year?

Former presidential candidate and Utah governor Jon Huntsman Jr.'s best shot at the White House may not come until 2020, a political scholar at a conservative Washington, D.C., think tank said. For now, Norm Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute told the Deseret News, Huntsman, 52, needs to continue speaking out against the Republican Party's sharp shift to the right and hope the GOP takes the criticism to heart.

From the Church

Church Announces 2017 Mutual Theme

By Danielle B. Wagner

In the spring of 1820, a young man read a scripture that would forever change his life and the life of millions across the world.

Latter-day Saint Life

BYU Students' Viral Spotify Breakup Is Taking the Media by Storm

By Katie Lambert

Bringham Young University students Kirsten Titus, 19, and Wyatt Hall, 20, are taking Twitter and national media outlets by storm with their unusually creative breakup.

Latter-day Saint Life

Angelina Jolie on Motherhood & the Need to Help Refugees

By Miranda Remington

Though from November 2013, I've seen this video circulating Facebook quite a bit recently. Every time I scroll through my feed, another friend has uploaded it. I guess I don't always get the messages God is trying to put into my life the first time around.

Fun

11 Completely Random & Fun Facts About President Monson You Didn't Know

By LDS Living

In this short two minute video created by LDS S.M.I.L.E., they share random facts and adorable stories from President Thomas S. Monson's autobiography To the Rescue to give us a better glimpse into the life and sense of humor of our beloved prophet.

SPONSORED: New Youth Camp--BASEcamp

By BASEcamp

Introducing a new 5-day LDS youth program called BASEcamp. BASE is an acronym for Believe, Act, Serve, Endure.

Romney: Religion not 'the most important issue' in presidential campaign

Mitt Romney said Friday he does not expect his Mormon faith to become a challenge in this election, and added that he thinks most voters prioritize other issues over religion.

Latter-day Saint Life

LDS Members Make 500 Hats and 100 Quilts for Refugees... and That's Just the Beginning

By Katie Lambert

It's hard to imagine wearing anything more than short sleeves and shorts during the middle of summer in Utah. But the Centerville South Stake is already gathering winter coats, sweaters, and hats for refugees who may not have any for when the weather gets colder.