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Over the past 25 years, the number of Latter-day Saints increased in 49 of 50 states.

Ready to grab you backpacks and hit the books as another year of school starts?

A few weeks ago, the state of Utah passed two bills that simultaneously protect religious freedom and ban discrimination against LGBT people in the areas of housing and employment. “Fairness for all” was the call around which all parties rallied. This compromise demonstrated that opposing viewpoints can come together to achieve agreeable ends. While the specifics of the Utah law may not translate into every locality around the country, it was the approach that was significant. The Utah Legislature demonstrated that the tension between religious freedom and gay rights does not have to be a battle in which the victor takes all and the defeated get nothing. Instead, we can live together with our deepest differences.

From New Zealand to California and Brazil to South Africa, learn more about the new mission presidents recently called by the First Presidency.

I have been a little apprehensive about writing on this topic, but I feel its important to share my experiences with the messed-up side of Instagram. I am not writing this to scare anyone. I just wish that I would have been more educated before I had to learn the hard way.

There are so many ways to do online missionary work no matter how much time you have. This is a LONG post that isn’t intended to be a post so much as it is intended to be a resource to give people ideas of HOW to do online missionary work. I have been in a few wards where the leadership really wants to know what they can do to get the ward going missionary work. Well, here is my answer. Over 100 things you can do right now to hasten the work of salvation using the internet. If you need to know why online missionary work is important, click here. Also, click here to make sure you know what to avoid while doing online missionary work. Now get to it!

Many members who have seen the devastation caused by the recent earthquake and typhoon in the Philippines have contacted the Church wanting to know how they can help. Some have inquired about whether the Church could ship goods that they have collected or purchased. Others want to travel to the affected areas and offer their services to help those affected. While these desires are commendable and demonstrate the willingness of people to sacrifice to help others, the Church has learned that the best way to respond to disasters is to work locally, purchasing needed supplies in country as near to the disaster as possible. This not only ensures that the goods are appropriate for the area but it helps build up impaired, local economies. By working with and supporting local, reliable relief agencies, the Church can build bridges, create friendships and establish relationships that can extend far beyond the immediate crisis.

This past weekend, general conference was held virtually for the third time in a row as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But while Latter-day Saints may not have gathered in person on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, millions around the world gathered in their homes with their families to hear the words of prophets, seers, and revelators. Here’s a look back at the proceedings of last weekend's general conference through photos.

Three weeks ago, the Church completed a series on the topic of plural marriage (polygamy), which has recently been the subject of a large number of media stories. Below is additional context for those essays.