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President Nelson addresses members in Oklahoma and Kansas via virtual devotional.
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In Midwest, President Nelson addresses Saints, Church donates $2 million to First Americans Museum
By Emily Linder
Sunday, October 17, was an exciting day for Latter-day Saints in Oklahoma and Kansas—the Church announced its donation of two million dollars to the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City and President Russell M. Nelson spoke to members in a virtual devotional.
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Latter-day Saint Life
Highly Religious People Are Happier Overall, New Study Finds
Highly religious Americans are happier and more involved with family but are no more likely to exercise, recycle, or make socially conscious consumer choices.
African American Convert Stars in New 'Saints and Soldiers' Film
Danor Gerald decided to become an actor after being hit with a tennis ball.
Historic Visit by LDS Apostles to American Jewish Committee Headquarters
Two apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) visited AJC in New York today. The extraordinary visit marked the first time that LDS church apostles have come to AJC's global headquarters, and follows upon a series of meetings at the LDS world headquarters in Salt Lake City last November.
BYU Professor makes controversial statements about Blacks & LDS Church
Comments made by a BYU Theology professor opening up old wounds about the LDS church’s policy on African Americans and priesthood. It was June 9th, 1978 when LDS President Spencer Kimball announced the church was opening its priesthood ranks to all worthy men. Some 30 years later the question why the church denied African Americans priesthood once again taking center stage because a Mormon is running for President.
The Red Cross, LDS Church partnership blesses lives worldwide
If there's one thing I've learned from working at the American Red Cross, it's that Americans are very generous. Our lifesaving work could not be done without donations and volunteers, like those from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Our 25-year relationship has changed lives all over the world, and I'm delighted to report that we recently signed a new agreement to strengthen our partnership.
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Latter-day Saint Life
New Website Focuses on History of Blacks in the Church & Celebrates Their Contributions
By Dr. Quintard Taylor
African Americans have been members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints almost since its founding in 1830. Their numbers were initially small, but their role was significant. Green Flake, for example, Brigham Young’s driver and scout, was one of the first Mormon pioneers to reach the Salt Lake Valley in 1847.
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Mormon Tabernacle Choir Inducted Into Hall of Fame
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir was inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame last night in a surprise announcement prior to its concert for the American Choral Directors Association national conference.
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Latter-day Saint Life
The One Temple Announced in Conference That Was First Announced 42 Years Ago
By Danielle B. Wagner
Latter-day Saints across Polynesia rejoiced (albeit reverently) Sunday afternoon when President Russell M. Nelson announced the first temple to be built in American Samoa.
Why Mormons Love the World Cup (More than Some Americans)
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Do Mormons Love the World Cup More than Most Americans?
By Jenny Spencer Hunt
Before my mission, I never watched soccer—let alone the World Cup. I knew that the world at large loved it, but I just didn’t see the appeal. I never grew up watching it, and so I didn’t bother learning about the sport. I was happy with my basketball and my American football, thank you very much.