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20 Things You Didn’t Know About Church History

By The Editors of the Joseph Smith Papers

Did you know that early Church leaders originally planned to have 24 temples in Jackson County, Missouri? Or that several brethren had a vision of Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father during a meeting of the School of the Prophets? Read on to learn more fascinating facts you might not have known about Church history.

Lesson Helps

New Testament Lesson 3: Unto You Is Born ... a Saviour

By Ted L. Gibbons

Luke 2; Matt 1; D&C 96:12-18; Matthew 3:24-26 JST

Making Christmas Count: An Advent Calendar

By Sarah Ashworth, of Making Christmas Count

One of my fondest memories of childhood Christmases was my mother's home-made advent. It was a green felt tree hot-glued onto a burlap background. The tree was covered with numbered, white, felt ornament-pockets containing a Christmas story and a mini-candy cane. After we read the story -- and ate the candy -- we turned the ornament over to display a related picture on the tree. I don't remember any of the stories, but I loved watching the tree fill up with pictures as I anticipated Christmas day. The anticipation!

Latter-day Saint Life

How Angel Moroni Statues Protected Temples During Lightning Strikes

By Alicia Soto

The angel Moroni statue that sits atop the Nauvoo Temple was replaced on Tuesday due to damage from a lightning strike that had occurred during the summer, according to a report from KSL. After the strike, much of the gold leafing from the statue was peeled away and a piece of the trumpet had been blown off. But that’s not the first time a temple has been struck by lightning.

From the Church

19 Church Finance Facts Shared in a Rare Interview with Presiding Bishopric

By Lindsey Williams

Last week, Deseret News and Church News interviewed the Presiding Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The interview gave insights into the Church's financial operations.

Tabernacle Choir to broadcast 9/11 anniversary special with journalist Jane Clayson Johnson. Here’s how to watch

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will stream a special 20th anniversary broadcast commemorating 9/11. The broadcast will feature award-winning journalist Jane Clayson Johnson, who will narrate the 30-minute special.

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What ‘prophetess’ means in scripture and why it matters for women today

By Camille Fronk Olson

Between the time the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness and the Savior's birth, the Bible refers to several women as prophetesses, a term that can be troubling to those who restrict the meaning of prophet to a man whom God authorizes to declare doctrine, relay His will to His people, and lead them back to Him.

Latter-day Saint Life

What "Washington Post," NPR + Other Media Outlets Are Saying About Our New Apostles

By LDS Living

The Church's announcement of two new members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles has been making headlines around the country. Here is what major media outlets have to say about these new Church leaders:

Lesson Helps

FHE: The Plan of Salvation

By Shauna Gibby

Conference Talk: "The Plan of Salvation: A Flight Plan for Life" by Duane B. Gerrard, October 1997 general conference.

From the Church

5 things you might not know about the 23 Church areas and the work of Area Presidencies

By Lindsey Williams

On an episode of the Church News podcast, Elder Craig C. Christensen shared five things you might not know about the Church areas and the work of Area Presidencies.