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Church Announces Open House Dates for the First Temple in Portugal

The public is invited to tour the first temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Portugal. Church leaders announced the Lisbon Portugal Temple will be open for a free public open house from Saturday, August 17, 2019, to Saturday, August 31, 2019, excluding Sundays. A few weeks before the open house, the public can make reservations at templeopenhouse.lds.org.

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Photos: LDS Blogger Visits World's Longest Yard Sale to Decorate Habitat for Humanity Home

LDS blogger, mom, and Relief Society President Ashley Phipps recently traveled along a 690-mile yard sale spanning from Addison, Michigan, to Gadsen, Alabama, to put her designing skills to good use.

The Church in Brazil

By Briana Stewart

The history of the Church in Brazil actually began in Germany, danke very much. The first known member in the country was Max Richard Zapf, who was baptized in Germany in 1908 and immigrated to Brazil in 1913. After years passed with no Church contact, Zapf learned there was another German LDS family, the Lippelts, living in Brazil. These two families—who became fast friends—represented the beginning of the Church’s permanent presence in the South American country.

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Tabernacle Choir Announces Unique Christmas Concert Guests

This morning on KSL’s Doug Wright Show, Mormon Tabernacle Choir director Mack Wilberg gave listeners a sneak peek into some unique circumstances for this year’s Christmas performance. Traditionally there are two guest artists at the holiday concert, but one of those artists this year, Wilberg explained, is an entire neighborhood – Sesame Street Muppets. Elmo joined the announcement via phone, expressing excitement to be coming to Salt Lake as one of the special guests from Sesame Street. Some of Elmo’s friends who will also be joining the choir will soon be announced on the Mormon Tabernacle Choir social media outlets.

Latter-day Saint Life

Toss the Guilt and Catch the Joy: The Importance of Taking Time for Yourself

By Merrilee Boyack

I remember the day quite clearly. I had had a rough week caring for my four little boys. It was Saturday. And my sweet husband said to me, "Why don't you go have fun? I'll take care of the kids." I thought that was a stellar idea. I got in the van (which I lovingly call "The Mother Ship") and sat.

Reader Letter: Complainers About LDS Influence in Utah Can't Have It Both Ways

I am always bothered by letters to the editor that complain about the influence of the LDS Church in Utah with respect to Utah laws, politics and culture. I find it humorous that so many of my fellow Utahns are bothered by this since I don’t really believe LDS influence in Utah to be out of proportion to the LDS population in Utah.

Famous Latter-day Saints

8 famous people who became Latter-day Saints

By Jamie Armstrong

These celebrities found the gospel and happily became members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Latter-day Saint Life

Ask a Latter-day Saint Therapist: Does Following Jesus and Being Kind Mean Getting Walked On?

By Jonathan Decker, LMFT

Author's note: the advice in this article is not meant to imply that we should shun those who have hurt our feelings or with whom we disagree. That is unavoidable, even in healthy relationships. The discussion of boundaries refers specifically to those who are abusive or have repeatedly or majorly violated our trust without sincere repentance. Thank you.

New #HearHim video from Elder Stevenson, inspiring message from Elder Holland

By Emily Linder

Editor's note: "This week from the pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.

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Sponsored: Check out ‘I Can Do All Things Through Christ’ written for the 2023 youth theme

By Wayne Burton, Advertiser

Theme song for the 2023 Mutual theme written by Wayne Burton. Featuring Emma Murdock and Eliza Parry.