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100 Changes in the Church in the Last 100 Years
By Tommy Johnson
Inside the rich history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, changes in policy, practice, and place are not unfamiliar. Updates from the First Presidency and other Church executives, through both revelation and evaluation, are frequently made, and while some changes are more impactful than others, all adjustments are felt by the members involved. Listed below are 100 changes the Church has made over the last 100 years. This list does not include every change the Church has made since 1919, nor does the list act as a ranking system in any way.
Lesson Helps
Book of Mormon Lesson 3: "Desirable Above All Other Fruit"
By Ted L. Gibbons
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Latter-day Saint Life
What We Can Learn from Early Latter-day Saints About Feeling Temple Power Without Temples in Operation
By Jannalee Sandau
Did you know that the first temple of this dispensation, the Kirtland Temple, was dedicated on March 27, 1836—183 years ago? In light of that anniversary and the recent announcement that all temples are temporarily closed because of COVID-19 concerns, here are a few things we learned from another time in history when life was uncertain and temple worship was not always an option.
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10 Things We Know About the Urim and Thummim
By Jay A. Parry and Larry E. Morris
The Urim and Thummim consists of two seer stones or interpreters used by selected prophets throughout the ages. In ancient Israel the stones were part of the breastplate worn by the high priest of the Aaronic Priesthood. According to lds.org, the Urim and Thummim is “an instrument prepared of God to assist man in obtaining revelation from the Lord and in translating languages.” The website also states that the name Urim and Thummim is Hebrew for “lights and perfections” and that “there is more than one Urim and Thummim, but we are informed that Joseph Smith had the one used by the brother of Jared” (See D&C 17:1).
Latter-day Saint Life
5 Second Coming Myths and the Truth Behind Them
By Robert L. Millet
In working as a religious educator for almost four decades, I have been delighted to witness a significant rise in what might be called scriptural literacy or gospel scholarship among the young people of the Church. This is a tribute to devoted mothers and fathers, advisers and teachers, seminary and institute instructors. Our members are simply more capable and adept at utilizing the standard works in finding answers to their questions, seeking divine guidance, and explaining or defending the teachings of the restored gospel to those not of our faith.
From the Church
First Presidency Announces Merger of 2 Missions in Russia
On Saturday, the Church announced the merger of two missions, the Russia Vladivostok Mission and the Russia Novosibirsk Mission, that will take effect July 1. According to a statement from the Church, the Europe East Area Presidency will supervise the merger, which will result in result in fewer volunteers to staff the combined mission.
From the Church
Hong Kong Temple to Close for Extensive Renovation
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the closure of the Hong Kong China Temple effective July 8, 2019.
From the Church
Church Releases First Pictures Inside the Renovated Fiji Temple
After over a year of renovations, the Suva Fiji Temple is finally complete and will open to the public beginning Monday, January 25 to Saturday, February 6. The over 35,000 Latter-day Saints from Fiji, Vanuatu, Kiribati, and the Solomon Islands who call the Suva Fiji Temple their own are excited for its rededication on Sunday, February 21.
Latter-day Saint Life
Nauvoo Temple Struck by Lightning, Angel Moroni Damaged
By LDS Living
While severe thunderstorms raged through Illinois, the Nauvoo temple was struck by lightning shortly after 2 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2019. The blast startled those in attendance at the temple, according to Nauvoo Mercantile.
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Berlin Wall Coming Down
November 9, 1989, the day the Berlin wall came down,holds a special place in the hearts of people all over the world. And it is a day that Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf celebrates each and every day, as a piece of the Berlin Wall sits in his office, according to a Facebook postfrom the member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Saturday. It is a day to remember something he calls a “great miracle.” This year, November 9 marks the 30thanniversary of the Berlin Wall coming down.