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Romney's Mormonism may not be an issue

For Mitt Romney to make a successful run for president in 2012, he will most likely not have to defend his Mormon religion.

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Sheri Dew & Noelle Pikus-Pace Compete in Minute to Win It Challenge

The competition heated up in round one of a 3-part MINUTE TO WIN IT challenge between TOFW Presenters Sheri Dew and Noelle Pikus-Pace at our event in Boise, ID! Rumor has it Sheri has called for a rematch at the Time Out For Women event in Salt Lake City, November 21-22, 2104. BUY TICKETS HERE

CNN: Mormon influence in Nevada fading, but still a factor

In 1986, with control of the United States Senate up for grabs, The Economist dispatched a reporter to Nevada, an important battleground that year, to survey the race between then-Rep. Harry Reid and his Republican opponent, James Santini. "Mr. Reid's performance in Las Vegas could well turn on the Mormon vote," the correspondent noted, spotlighting Reid's religion. "Though only some 12% of Nevadans are Mormons, they punch more than their weight. Less than half the state's eligible voters bother to register, but Mormons almost always do, which gives them about a quarter of the likely turnout."

Mormons using the Web to control their own image

Try this. Type “church,” “Old Testament” or even “friend” into Google, and the Web site of the LDS church, the Mormons, pops up near the top of the list. In the age of the Internet, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has found a way to dominate what is arguably today’s most important information source: the search engine.

Church Announces General Conference Sessions Will Now Be Consolidated

In a message sent to Church leadership, the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles announced changes for future general conferences. The following letter is to be read in sacrament meetings throughout the world:

One year later, leaders call new Duty to God program 'ideal resource'

It's been a little over a year since Aaronic Priesthood quorums throughout the Church began utilizing the revised Duty to God program. For legions of deacons, teachers and priests across the globe, the program and its now familiar "learn, act and share" pattern have become a part of their daily lives as they serve, prayerfully study, learn and grow.In his worldwide duties as the Young Men general president, Brother David L. Beck has met with thousands of young men and their advisers, bishops and fathers. Such meetings have afforded him sacred moments to testify of the opportunities afforded by the Duty to God program. Already it has proven a priceless tool for earnest Aaronic Priesthood holders preparing for missions, future families and lives dedicated to learning and fulfilling their duty to the Lord.

From the Church

Apostles Visit Church Members in India and Hong Kong

Two apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints visited Church members in India and Hong Kong to extend their love and blessings. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland visited Latter-day Saints in India on 22 May 2011, and Elder Holland was accompanied by Elder David A. Bednar on a visit to Hong Kong on 25 May 2011. The goal of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is to train local priesthood leaders on every continent and become personally acquainted with the unique challenges and needs of members from dozens of cultures. The Church now has more than 14 million members, most of whom live outside of the United States.

Latter-day Saint Life

What the Church has actually said about suicide: Comforting answers from Church leaders

By Katie Lambert

Suicide—there are no words that describe the anguish that word brings to those affected by it. Unfortunately, some know that anguish all too well.

Elder Bednar Shares the Profound Lesson He Learned from His First Assignment as an Apostle

By David A. Bednar

The following is an excerpt from Elder David A. Bednar's new book, One by One.

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8 famous people who became Latter-day Saints

By Jamie Armstrong

These celebrities found the gospel and happily became members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.