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LDS Church hosts African American genealogical conference

“I want to start with the common belief we have that African-American personal histories are unknown and unknowable. Indeed, this is a common idea both among professional historians and among those of us who do genealogies,” stated Dr. Leslie Harris, keynote speaker at the 9th annual African-American Genealogy Conference held March 9 at the Harlem LDS meetinghouse. Sponsored by the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society and the Church, the conference drew many attendees from the greater New York metropolitan area.

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Stolen 800-Pound Statue of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young Found

By Katie Lambert

The roughly 800-pound stolen statue of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young that went missing in Salt Lake earlier this week was found Tuesday evening.

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Church Calls First LDS Missionary Couple Assigned to Refugees in Italy

"Their needs are so great," said Sister Herway. "They literally have nothing. They have left it all behind in reaching for a better life. Their gratitude for the smallest kindnesses shown them is wonderful. I wish everyone could have this experience. Their worlds will never be the same."

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Keeping a Book of Mormon 'Precepts' Journal

As I read, I kept a precept journal, which contains the scriptural citation such as 1 Nephi 1:1 and my written commentary on that particular verse. I discovered a phrase that had a great impact on me. As I pondered it, I received a strong impression that I must act upon it. The phrase is: "I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhat in all of the learning of my father."

LDS Church News: Obituaries

David H. Yarn Jr., 91, who served as president of the Atlanta Georgia Temple from 1986-89, died Feb. 29, 2012, in Provo, Utah.

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7 Financial Mistakes Every Latter-day Saint Family Should Avoid

At a time when concerns about family finances are widely believed to be a leading cause of marital discord and divorce, our efforts to manage our finances wisely are perhaps more important than ever. During my adult life in the Church, I have observed a number of common financial mistakes individuals and families make that, if avoided, will lead to greater peace and financial security. Below, I summarize seven of these mistakes:

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First Presidency Calls 8 New Mission Presidents to Serve in Philippines, U.S., and More

From Oregon to Brazil and the Philippines to Nevada, learn more about these eight newly called mission presidents and their wives.

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Prince Hans from Disney's "Frozen" Shares What It's Like Singing with the Tabernacle Choir

Santino Fontana, the voice of Prince Hans from Disney's hit Frozen, shared what it was like performing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Muppets from Sesame Street® last year during the 2014 Christmas concert.

Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert Guests Number 6&7 Announced

Our next two lovable guests, Bert and Ernie, have been living in the basement apartment of 123 Sesame Street since 1969 and prove that opposite personalities can get along. They will join Frozen’s Santino Fontana, and many of their Sesame Street friends for the upcoming concerts, which will be held December 11-14, 2014.

LDS Cowboy Hailed as "Father of Modern Rodeo"

Earl W. Bascom was inducted into the Canada Sports Hall of Fame earlier this year.