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Lita and Kevin Giddins: Christ and His People Will Ever Be One

As teenagers, both Lita and Kevin were drawn to the restored gospel because of the arts. Both former BYU Young Ambassadors, Lita and Kevin believe representation in the arts is just one way we gather Israel. Later this month, Lita and Kevin will combine their love for the arts and their desire for all to be gathered in with a special event in the Conference Center Theater—an event to help Christ and His People to ever be one.

10 Countries with the Highest Percentage of Mormons (+ the Country in Each Region with the Most Mormons)

By LDS Living

On April 6, 1830, the Church was organized with just six members in Fayette, New York. More than 187 years later, the Church has grown to over 16 million members around the world.

Famous Latter-day Saints

21 famous people who have been given a Book of Mormon

By Danielle B. Wagner

From presidents and popes to rappers and authors, the Book of Mormon has come into the hands of some incredible public figures.

Latter-day Saint Life

3 Common Questions About the Religious Freedom Debate (+ Answers from Experts)

By Jeff Hampton

Perhaps not since the 19th century has religious freedom been more of an issue for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A socio-cultural shift away from religiosity, combined with the recent Supreme Court decision regarding same-sex marriage, has prompted renewed conversation over the place religious freedoms should have in the courts and in the country at large. These discussions have tremendous potential to impact the Church for good or ill in the months and years ahead. This week’s 2015 Religious Freedom Annual Review at Brigham Young University explored the issue as a means of continuing productive and civil dialogue.

Latter-day Saint Life

How the Church’s ‘Be One’ celebration served as a springboard for Mauli Bonner’s ‘Green Flake’ film

Mauli Junior Bonner says when he first learned about enslaved pioneers, it strengthened him—he wanted to learn more about them, why they stayed, and what their experience had been like.

Fun

5 RMs Become Philippines Stars for "Hey Joe Show"

LDS missionaries often return to their missions to visit converts, wards and families. But few return to visit tens of thousands of screaming fans.

Why a 2002 gold-medal Olympian calls the Tabernacle Choir’s Opening Ceremony performance his ‘most memorable moment’

Derek Parra experienced a thrill most of us never will—he earned not one but two Olympic medals in the 2002 Salt Lake City Games. Yet for this speed skater, having the medals draped around his neck wasn’t the most memorable moment of his Olympic experience. What was? Carrying an American flag that had flown above the World Trade Center on 9/11 into the Opening Ceremonies.

Latter-day Saint Life

President Nelson’s Remarkable First Year as Prophet Filled with Milestones, Travel, and Promises for More

In the past 12 months, President Russell M. Nelson and the senior leadership have changed the way Church members worship on Sundays, how they minister to one another, how priesthood quorums are organized, how missionaries begin their service and interact with their families, and how the Church’s name should be used. They’ve also introduced changes that affect every auxiliary organization in the Church.

Latter-day Saint Life

"Deadline" Features Incredible Trailer for Movie About Emma Smith and Jane Manning James

By LDS Living

The first-look trailer for the upcoming movie Jane and Emma is making waves, and Deadline is taking notice.

From the Church

"It Is as Though He Has Been Unleashed": Sister Nelson on President Nelson's Role as Prophet

By Katie Lambert

While traveling with President Russell M. Nelson on his South American tour, Sister Wendy Watson Nelson says in a Newsroom video that the prophet's work so far "Is as though he has been unleashed."