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Everything you need to know about Latter-day Saints in the Tokyo Olympics

Athletes from around the globe are getting ready to compete in the dream of a lifetime in Tokyo over the coming weeks, and among them are a handful of Latter-day Saints.

Fun

15 Summer Mutual Ideas Your Youth Will Love

By Carly M. Springer

Are you in charge of planning your ward's Mutual activities this summer? Don't fret! We've found some great, easy activities for all your summertime Mutual needs.

From the Church

First Presidency Discontinues Annual Priesthood Leadership Conference on Scouting at Philmont Scout Ranch

On Friday, the First Presidency sent a letter to Area Seventies and stake and district presidents announcing the Church would discontinue its annual Priesthood Leadership Conference on Scouting at the Philmont Scout Ranch.

From the Church

First Presidency Statement: Priesthood, Questions & Apostasy

Office of the First Presidency: June 28, 2014

Latter-day Saint Life

Unseen, Exquisite Video Shows Inside Look at the Church's New Priesthood Restoration Site

In honor of the dedication of the Priesthood Restoration Site set for this Saturday, here's an inside look at the stunning scenery and historic homes that surround this important chapter in our Church history.

From the Church

Church Announces Major Changes for Youth Participating in Baptisms for the Dead

By LDS Living

The Church announced major changes for all priests holding the Aaronic priesthood and young women with limited-use temple recommends on Thursday, according to lds.org.

Mormons in the 2012 Paralympics, days 3 & 4: Blind sprinter takes gold; archer advances to semi-finals

Mormon sprinter Jason Smyth won gold and set another world record in the 100-meter race Saturday at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London this weekend. Smyth, of the Belfast Northern Ireland Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ran the race in 10.46 seconds on Saturday, breaking the 10.54-second world record he set the previous day in the preliminary heat of the T13 division.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Mitt Romney: My Family Wants Me to Run for President

Mitt Romney is getting pressure from his family to run for president, but is that still even a possibility for the former Massachusetts Governor?

Special needs Scouts enjoy the benefits of storied program

The 2010 U.S. National Jamboree was defined by its variety as Scouts from all corners of the country participated in high-adventure activities that ranged from rappelling to BMX racing.Counted among the tens of thousands of Scouts who enjoyed a week of summer adventure and camaraderie at Virginia's Fort A.P. Hill that year was a group of LDS Scouts who were eager for a full Jamboree experience. Boy Scout Troop 601, a Church-sponsored unit from Utah's Great Salt Lake Council, included several special needs Scouts that ranged in age from the mid-20s to late 40s. Their senior member was almost 50. Many were veterans of past National Jamborees. They spent that memorable week involved in almost all of the outdoor activities enjoyed by traditional Scouts — including merit badge classes, a 5K race and scuba instruction.

Two Arizona friends, wardmembers battle for Senate

Arizona’s Republican Senate primary is heating up—and it’s bound to make for some awkward church barbecues. That’s because the only two candidates currently in the nomination race come from the same, relatively small Mormon “ward” in north Mesa—a congregation now anxiously divided by a campaign that pits two longtime friends and neighbors against each other.