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Ala. newspaper features local missionaries

Not quite 200 years old, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a relative newcomer to the ranks of organized religion -- a mere infant when compared with many other Christian denominations or with other religions like Judaism, Islam, Buddhism or Hinduism.

Mormon choir's shows sells out

More than 700 musicians from the Mormon Choral Organizations of America poured into Salt Lake City over the Memorial Day weekend for a weeklong recording and now sold-out performances of a new work, “Messiah in America.” MCOAmerica is an independent nonprofit organization comprised of two sister organizations: the East Valley Mormon Choral Organization based in the East Valley of Arizona, and the Orange County Mormon Choral Organization based in Orange County, Calif. It originated four years ago in Orange County before spreading to Arizona two years ago.

Lesson Helps

FHE: Integrity

By Shauna Gibby

Conference Talk: The small matters accumulate to shape the direction of our lives (Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Personal Integrity," Ensign, May 1990, 30).

Imagine Dragons’ Success Reaches Lead Singer's Missionary Brother in El Salvador

Two years ago in El Salvador, BYU student Coulter Reynolds heard an Imagine Dragons song on the radio at a local Wendy’s. He was serving a mission at the time and figured his zone leader, who shared his hometown of Las Vegas, was playing a trick on him. There was no way that Imagine Dragons, an up-and-coming band headed by his older brother, Dan Reynolds, would be playing on the radio — especially in El Salvador.

School District Bans "Amazing Grace"—Until Parents Get Involved

There's no doubt these parents understand what is most important in their children's lives.

Latter-day Saint Life

Making the Transition from Seminary to Institute

As an 18-year-old freshman at Utah State University, Bradon Capener registered for classes at the Logan Institute of Religion for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but he admits he didn’t see the value and rarely attended.

77 Years of Marriage and Kisses Goodnight

Asked how his marriage has lasted 77 years, Chester Memmott turns to his bride, Esther, and says, "It's my wife's fault. You took too good care of me."

Elder Holland Shares Special Counsel with Latinos in Boston

“Buenos noches, mis amandos hermanos Latinos. Tengo gozo en mi alma hoy. Esta es una noche perfecta. La Iglesia es verdadera.”

From the Church

Church Releases First Look Inside the Cedar City Utah Temple

By LDS Living

Drawing upon the rich colors and textures of southern Utah, the Cedar City Utah Temple features native flowers, art glass, and juniper berries as well as African mahogany and sapele woodwork. (Learn more about the design of the temple here.)

I Walked Today Where Nephi Walked in Central America

By John L. Lund

Central America, Guatemala is situated north of the isthmus of Darian and once embraced several hundred miles of territory from north to south. The City of Zarahemla, burned at the crucifixion of the Savior and rebuilt afterwards stood upon this land.