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LDS Church distances itself from land referendum in Layton

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is distancing itself from any position on a land referendum on the ballot this November, even though the church owns the property on which a potential development would be located and teamed with the city to help hire a consultant for the project. Church Spokesman Scott Trotter issued a short statement on the West Layton Village property matter late Monday, after the church became part of the narrative on the issue, initiated by a group that forced the issues on the ballot. The group, Citizens for Responsible Growth, claims the church had unofficially apologized for appearing to be a force behind the potential development.

Top 10 States with the Most and the Least Mormons

Ever wondered where Mormons are and aren't in the world? Well, Utah Valley 360 put together this great series of lists, showing the states and countries with the most Mormons and missions as well as the states with the least Mormons.

Fun

Watch the Count from Sesame Street Count the "12 Days of Christmas" on Temple Square

Last year, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir joined the Muppets® from Sesame Street® and guest vocalist Santino Fontana (the voice of Prince Hans from Disney's Frozen) for their annual Christmas concert to celebrate the spirit of the holidays. One of the standout moments from this performance is the duet with the Count and the Choir's organist, Richard Elliott, to the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Check it out!

Who are those people in the LDS Church's 'Book of Mormon' ads?

The recent announcement that the LDS Church is buying advertising space to promote the actual Book of Mormon in the playbill for upcoming performances of "The Book of Mormon" musical in Los Angeles has spawned one consistent question: Who are those people in the church's ads? Each of the three ads features one attractive Mormon face along with copy that suggests play-goers should read the book from which the musical takes its name. "You've seen the play," says one, "now read the book." Another says, "The book is always better," and the other says, "I've read the book."

From the Church

Why the Church Renovates Temples + Insights Into the Jordan River Temple Reconstruction

By LDS Living

Mormon Newsroom released a fascinating video outlining the changes to the newly renovated Jordan River Utah Temple and explaining why the Church renovates old temples and plans to renovate many more in the coming years.

Latter-day Saint Life

Newly Reopened Mt. Timpanogos Temple Features Beautiful Glass Carving of 'Holiness to the Lord'

When the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple reopened this week, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who visited may have noticed a new piece of glass installed on the west side of the building near the entrance with the phrase “Holiness to the Lord, the House of the Lord” carved into it.