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CNN features Mormons, others helping with Sandy cleanup

Arriving by bus, train and plane, thousands of Mormons from across the country canceled their church plans one Sunday to help with Sandy relief. One of those volunteers, Joshua Brown, documented the day on video. The Manhattan wedding videographer heard stories of loss, devastation and even some of hope from the people of Rockaway, New York.

Highlights from the Past 6 Months in LDS Temples

With the announcement of two new temples, groundbreakings for two others and a number of interesting developments at still others, the establishment and reach of sacred temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continued to grow and expand around the world during the past six months.

LDS Pro Golfers Help Send Hundreds of Zimbabweans on Missions

When our daughter, Michaela, was in the MTC in Johannesburg, South Africa two months ago, we thought something was quite mysterious. Almost every other missionary with her was from Zimbabwe. Not only that, they seemed to know each other like high school friends who shared the same stories.

4 Mormon contestants advance on 'The Voice'

Four members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints advanced past the battle round on "The Voice" this week. Team Usher's Ryan Innes and Team Adam's Amy Whitcomb as well as Jon Peter Lewis and Ryan Hayes from the duo Midas Whale survived the battle round on NBC's talent show.

From the Church

LDS Church supports delay on admitting gay Scouts, leaders

Mormon church officials and Boy Scout leaders in Utah applauded the Boy Scouts of America for putting off a decision Wednesday on lifting its ban on gay members and leaders. The policy under consideration would let troop sponsors make their own decisions about leaders and youth members.

Latter-day Saint Life

LDS Pianist's Music Video Movingly Captures Child Loss, Miscarriages

What a moving video that speaks to a topic we so often ignore, but one that needs to be recognized.

From the Church

9 Years Since the Tsunami: How Long-term LDS Church Aid Has Grown

It has been almost a decade since a tsunami, triggered by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake, killed more than 220,000 people in a dozen nations in southeast Asia on Dec. 26, 2004. In the weeks, months and years after the disaster, the Church went to work in the nations. The efforts — fueled by the fast offerings from members who responded to a request from the First Presidency — marked the first time the Church offered long-term assistance after a disaster.

Mormon Church aid still reaches Haiti despite ongoing obstacles

Haiti's devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake in January 2010 and a deadly cholera outbreak last month has kept the Caribbean island country a central focal point for LDS Church humanitarian-relief efforts for a year. Similar to providing ongoing humanitarian assistance in other disaster areas such as Samoa and Indonesia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is committed to aiding Haiti and its people with long-term assistance.

26 Mormon-Themed Cakes Almost Too Cool to Eat

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26 Latter-day Saint–themed cakes almost too cool to eat

By Jamie Armstrong

From baptisms to mission calls to weddings, Latter-day Saints have plenty of reasons to celebrate. Check out these creative special-occasion cakes.

500 LDS missionaries help with Hurricane Sandy cleanup

Local missionaries and leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spent Wednesday giving aid to communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. Local Church leaders dispatched hundreds of missionaries, including more than 500 in the Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to storm-damaged neighborhoods to help residents.Mormon missionaries in the New York area helped to bail out flooded homes, remove trees from roofs and clear yards in the mission area, which includes Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island. They first aided those with special needs, including elderly residents and those who needed access to power for medical devices.