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Church Calls for Legislation That Protects Religious Freedom, LGBT Rights

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is deeply concerned that the ongoing conflicts between religious liberty and LGBT rights is poisoning our civil discourse, eroding the free exercise of religion and preventing diverse Americans of good will from living together in respect and peace. Lawmakers across the nation, including members of Congress, are working to enact or strengthen laws that ensure LGBT persons fair access to important rights, such as nondiscrimination in areas like housing, employment and appropriate public accommodations. The Church is on record favoring reasonable measures that secure such rights.

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The Church in Iceland

By Fred E. Woods

Iceland: realm of the ancient Vikings, land of fire and ice, and home to an isolated but growing group of Latter-day Saints who can trace their country's gospel roots to just two Icelandic converts working in Denmark: Guðmundur Guðmundsson and Þórarinn Hafliðason.

How One LDS Woman's Work with Foster Kittens Is Reaching Thousands Around the World

By Danielle B. Wagner

Who doesn't love an adorable picture of a fuzzy little kitten? With cat memes all the rage online now, it seems like the internet has an endless supply to feed people's need for a little dose of playful, furry fun.

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You Are Absolutely Inspiring": Judges Praise Latter-day Saint Eliminated from "So You Think You Can Dance

By LDS Living

Latter-day Saint Ezra Sosa wiped away tears as he finished what would be one of his last performances on So You Think You Can Dance.

D&C Lesson 15: "Seek Ye Earnestly the Best Gifts"

By Ted L. Gibbons

INTRODUCTION: Consider this quote from Brigham Young on the necessity of the gifts of the Spirit in the Church.

The new monument at This is the Place Heritage Park will feature sculptures of early Black pioneers Jane Manning James, Green Flake, and brothers Hark Wales and Oscar Smith. The statues were sculpted by Stephanie and Roger Hunt.

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He had never written a screenplay, but his movie led to the first monument honoring Black pioneers

By Haley Lundberg

Mauli Bonner came away from the 2018 “Be One” celebration a changed man with an intense desire to learn more about Black pioneers and to teach others about them.

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How quarantine gave me a new perspective on solitude and Christ's love

By Don N. Markland

During the past months being separated from so many, I felt like the world placed me in an unwanted solitude with feelings of stress, anxiety, and above all loneliness. Taking into account the additional challenge of managing children, working from home has felt more like living at work rather than convenience. Being away from my friends, colleagues, and fellow church members has brought up feelings of loneliness and isolation that I simply wasn’t prepared to handle.

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Jewish Reporter Describes "Exciting" Experience in the Oakland Temple, Compares It to Ancient Temples in Jerusalem

By LDS Living

With renovations complete for the Oakland California Temple, this temple is open to the public for a limited time—from May 11 to June 1. The opportunity to enter the building typically restricted for those outside our faith prompted a press event which included Jewish journalist David A.M. Wilensky, among others. As part of the event, the group of journalists took a tour of the temple before its upcoming re-dedication on June 16.

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Race and the Priesthood

By Sherilyn Olsen

With the Church's special worldwide event on June 1to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1978 revelation on the priesthood, now is the perfect opportunity for parents to discuss the priesthood and temple ban with their children. We hope the following article will help facilitate this important discussion in LDS homes.

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ESPN Talks LDS Mission, Faith with One of the Best College Basketball Recruits in the Nation

Recently, ESPN featured LDS college basketball star Frank Jackson, sharing all about Mormon missions and how Jackson has decided to embark on a different kind of mission.