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Researching Family History: Gathering the genealogy records in Germany that survived World War II

Near the end of World War II in a salt mine near Strassfurt, Germany, Elder Rudolph K. Poecker, a missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, put on a miner’s outfit. He accompanied the mine engineer all the way down to the floor some 1,312 feet or 400 meter, as is told in "Hearts Turned to the Fathers," Vol. 34, No. 2, by James B. Allen, Jessie L. Embrey and Kahlile B. Mehr and published by BYU Studies. There was a large cache of books containing genealogical records waiting for them, according to Kahlie Mehr's article in June 1981 Ensign article titled "The Langheinrich Legacy: Record-Gathering in Post-War Germany."

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Michael McLean & Neon Trees' Tyler Glenn to Speak at Mormon LGBT Conference

MR says: Many popular LDS authors and artists are set to present this month at an annual conference for LGBT Mormons, among them Terryl and Fiona Givens, Michael McLean, Neon Trees' lead singer Tyler Glenn.

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These RMs Struggle to Speak the Language After 15+ Years—but Still Do One Thing Flawlessly

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From Asia to South America, these returned missionaries spent a year and a half to two years teaching the gospel in foreign countries—and each learned a foreign language to do so.

Washington Post: Mormon religion a non-issue during the 2012 presidential election

John G. Turner teaches religious studies at George Mason University, is the author of "Brigham Young: Pioneer Prophet,” recently published by Harvard University Press, and a contributor to The Washington Post’s local faith leader network. On the one hand, Mitt Romney has further kindled American interest in its most famous homegrown religion. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) has not been in the crosshairs of this much sustained media interest for at least 100 years. At the same time, Mormonism has yet to emerge as a live political issue during the 2012 campaign.

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The 10 Commandments of Sacrament Talks

Preparing a sacrament meeting talk can be nerve-racking, so here are a few cardinal rules you should follow to help you give the best talk possible.

Kathie Lee Gifford Shares Touching Testimony of Christ on 'Today' Show

Famous TV personality Kathie Lee Gifford shared her faith and a touching testimony of the divinity of Christ on her return to the Today show after her husband Frank's passing.

Church Suspends Self-Pack Services at Canneries

Wondering why you haven't received a cannery assignment lately? This month, the last of the 12 locations that provided self-canning services suspended these services.

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15 Stunning Mack Wilberg Arrangements

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s director, Mack Wilberg, is known around the world for his soul-stirring arrangements, which bring a renewed energy to well-known melodies. The 15 videos below are just a sampling of the hundreds of songs that have been arranged by Wilberg.

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Church Responds to Russia's Law Restricting Missionary Work

The LDS Church is studying the impact of a new Russian law that restricts missionary work outside of churches and requires permits for missionaries, but the faith's missionaries will remain in place and abide by the law.

Rock star Brandon Flowers defends Mormon faith against famous atheist

After performing his 11th concert this month in Europe as a part of the iTunes Download 2012 festival, Killers lead singer Brandon Flowers appeared on “Skavlan,” a Norwegian TV show, to wrap up a European trip before the Sept. 17 release of the band's new album "Battle Born." The show started out as a normal celebrity guest appearance, but host Fredrik Skavlan soon began inquiring about Flowers' Mormon faith. Skavlan asked Flowers to describe the "beauty of faith," and the international rock star spoke positively about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.