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Our Favorite Photos from October 2019 General Conference

This past conference was full of many memorable moments. And to help you reflect on all that happened this past conference, here are a few photos from the Deseret News and Church News. To view the full galleries and talk summaries, visit the Church News.

Seminary offers a ‘haven’ for today’s students

The seminary program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrates its 100th birthday this year. What started as a response to the public school system that gradually replaced private, church-owned academies in Utah, the seminary program was designed to supplement a secular education with LDS religion class, according to the book, “A Miracle in Weekday Religious Education,” by William E. Barrett.

From the Church

Church Opens New Mission in Utah

For LDS faithful in Cache Valley, these are momentous times as the Utah Logan LDS Mission begins a new chapter in area church history. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced in January the formation of the Utah Logan Mission. Logan was formerly in the Ogden mission.

Utah Valley residents talk about being Mormon and Democrat

In a state where four out of its five congressional representatives are Republican, 62.6 percent voted Republican in the last presidential election and roughly 60 percent of its population were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as of 2009, many Utahns automatically equate being Mormon with being a Republican.

From the Church

Sister Barbara Ballard Passes Away at 86

Barbara Bowen Ballard, wife of President M. Russell Ballard, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on October 1, 2018. She was 86 years old. She faced a long battle with myriad health issues, including Alzheimer’s, with her characteristic grace and sense of humor.

Sponsored: A UK church history tour holds special meaning for Dr. Joseph Q. Jarvis

By Mo Joe Travel, Advertiser

In 1848, my great great grandfather, George Jarvis, was the caretaker for the most famous ship in the history of the British Royal Navy, the HMS Victory, which had been Admiral Nelson’s flagship at the naval victory of Trafalgar. He and his wife Ann Prior Jarvis were living on the ship, which was then moored on the Thames River downstream from London, and raising their family on a pension from the Royal Navy, which George had earned through years of service to her majesty, Queen Victoria.

Why Marriage Isn't for You

Having been married only a year and a half, I’ve recently come to the conclusion that marriage isn’t for me. Now before you start making assumptions, keep reading.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Check Out This Breathtaking Christmas Music Video by 13-Year-Old LDS Star Lexi Walker

Lexi Walker is an LDS singer who has taken the stage of Good Morning America, America's Got Talent, and The Queen Latifah Show. Besides Alex Boye, she's also performed alongside The Piano Guys, Lindsey Stirling, David Archuleta, and Kristen Chenoweth, and she recently opened for Broadway star Idina Menzel at a benefit concert.

Our Backs to the World

Last night as I got home from a performance all of my children were still up and bright eyed, including my youngest who is just seven. I sat on the couch, exhausted, and put my feet on my husbands lap. As I looked around the room that I had just finally decorated that morning, I remembered that I had not put the nativity set in it’s correct position. I told my youngest to go ahead and do it. ...I didn’t pay attention after this point. I kissed the boys goodnight and headed to my room. Today, as I sat on the couch and started in on sewing some Christmas gifts, I looked at the nativity.

Wall Street Journal: Mormon Missionaries Turn to Facebook, Twitter

A 200-year-old Mormon rite of passage is about to get a modern makeover: starting this year, missionary work will involve a lot more wall-to-wall than door-to-door proselytizing, as missionaries for the first time formally embrace Facebook asFB -0.36% part of their sacred duties.Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve officially announced this summer that missionaries will use Facebook, blogs, emails and text messages to spread the church’s message. Over time, missionaries will also begin to use digital devices like iPads to share the gospel.