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World Wide Wed Features an LDS Temple Wedding, Mormon Beliefs About Garments, Eternal Marriage, More

World Wide Wed, a series that explores the customs of weddings around the world, featured an LDS couple, Melissa and Sergio, as they prepared to marry in the temple. The video focuses on the couple navigating difficult decisions, like how to include family members who are not part of the LDS faith, as well as their beliefs in everything relating to the temple—from garments to sealings to eternal marriage. As World Wide Wed says on Facebook, "witness what it takes to build a family that lasts beyond death."

From the Church

Are You on Twitter? Make Sure You Know About the Church's New Handle

By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The username of the official Twitter account of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is now @Ch_JesusChrist. This change better emphasizes the name of Jesus Christ, the Church’s central object of worship. The adjustment also helps Twitter users mention the Church more clearly in tweets and personal profiles. Those who already follow the Church’s official account (previously @ChurchNewsroom) do not need to re-subscribe.

Are Latter-day Saints learning to swim in the mainstream in this post-Mormon moment?

Utah Valley University President Matthew S. Holland said Tuesday that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are learning to swim in contemporary religion's mainstream during what he referred to as "the post-Mormon moment." "It's one thing to think about loving others and getting along with people from different faith perspectives when you are insular and existing outside the main body of faith," Holland told a classroom full of students and professors during his appearance as a guest lecturer for UVU's special "Mormonism in the American Experience" class.

Latter-day Saint Life

Why Revelations Can Be Confusing (and Even Get Misinterpreted)

What a fascinating insight into how God speaks with His children through revelation.

Archbishop to United Nations Speaks on Similarities to Mormonism

[Archbishop Bernardito] Auza spoke of the various persecutions both Catholics and Latter-day Saints have experienced throughout history and even noted that had there been no persecution of the saints he could be speaking from Palmyra, New York; or Kirtland, Ohio; or Far West, Missouri; or Nauvoo, Illinois. All places of persecution for the Mormons.

USA Today: Mormons may have last laugh at 'Book of Mormon' musical

South Park meets the Mormons in a new Broadway musical that's now in previews. Will this be a night of unholy humor at the expense of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints? Or might the faithful get the last laugh?

(Infographic) A Sacrificial People: How LDS Spend Their Time

While it’s true every member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gives of their time differently, what’s certain is that few Christians give of their time like us Mormons.

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Church announces new Hawaii Laie Mission

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

The Hawaii Laie Mission will include the Laie Hawaii Temple Visitors’ Center, three young single adult stakes near BYU–Hawaii, and two stakes in the Laie area.

100-year-old Woman Baptized into LDS Church

For those who know the story of Madeline Baldwin, a recent convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the message is clear.

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How to Tell If You've Reached a Spiritual Plateau--and How to Fix It

Reaching a plateau in any aspect of our life is better than never having done so. Think about it. Reaching a plateau means one has achieved something of worth. It could mean you’re at the pinnacle, the zenith of something meaningful. However, the word laurels and the phrase “don’t rest on your laurels” comes to mind.