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100 Changes in the Church in the Last 100 Years

Inside the rich history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, changes in policy, practice, and place are not unfamiliar. Updates from the First Presidency and other Church executives, through both revelation and evaluation, are frequently made, and while some changes are more impactful than others, all adjustments are felt by the members involved. Listed below are 100 changes the Church has made over the last 100 years. This list does not include every change the Church has made since 1919, nor does the list act as a ranking system in any way.

Latter-day Saint Life

The Connection I Feel to the Unnamed Women in the Book of Mormon

By Ashley Mae Hoiland

Ashley Mae (Ashmae) Hoiland received a BFA in painting and an MFA in creative writing from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. She is the author of 100 Birds Taught Me to Fly and the illustrator of Mother’s Milk: Poems Searching for Heavenly Mother. A writer at the By Common Consent blog, she lives in Santa Cruz, California, with her three children and husband

From Adam and Eve to Nontraditional Families: 6 Takeaways from the New Church Handbook

By Lindsey Williams

Last week, the Church made its updated General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintspublic. With recent policy changes related to LGBT members and to ordinance witness guidelines, Church leadership felt the need to not only release a new handbook but to expedite the process, according to Church Newsroom.

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Feature Stories

The mistakes and miracles behind the massive new Second Coming painting in the DC Temple

By Jake Frandsen

His new ethnically diverse painting was bound for the DC Temple, but his toddlers had a last, unwanted addition to make.

Mini Feature

How an Autism diagnosis and becoming a Latter-day Saint has completely changed my life

By Jon Propper

In his early thirties, Jon made two important discoveries that helped him to no longer feel alone: he was Autistic, and he belonged in the gospel of Jesus Christ

Famous Latter-day Saints

From Broadway to West End: 5 Mormon Theater Stars and How They Stand for Their Faith

By Danielle B. Wagner

Learn a little more about a few Mormon theater stars and the remarkable ways they share their faith with the world.

Latter-day Saint Life

3 Truths You Must Understand for the Atonement to Work in Your Life

By Anthony Sweat

The following is an excerpt from Anthony Sweat's recently released book, Christ in Every Hour.

Lesson Helps

Old Testament Lesson 10: "Birthright Blessings; Marriage in the Covenant"

By Ted L. Gibbons

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Latter-day Saint Life

The Miracle That Made It Possible for This Argentinian Naval Cadet to Join the Church

By Morgan Pearson

Ed Marquez walked toward the main gate of his military school in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was late spring and he was dressed in white. While Marquez had been on guard duty the night before, a friend also on duty fell asleep. As a result, both young men were forbidden from leaving the school for two weeks. If the guards at the front gates permitted him to leave the campus, Marquez was on his way to be baptized. But if his name was on the list of those not permitted to leave, he could potentially face serious consequences.

Church on Friday + Other Unconventional Ways Members Are Living the Gospel Internationally

By Morgan Pearson

Expensive, 8-hour bus rides to the temple. Making do with different resources. Attending church meetings on Fridays. While the doctrine of the gospel does not change around the globe, the way Saints in different parts of the world experience and live the gospel can change dramatically. Take a peek inside the lives of four member families who have learned that there are many ways to live the gospel around the world.