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Dieter F. Uchtdorf Before He was an Apostle
Dieter F. Uchtdorf serves as the Second Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. We all know President Uchtdorf has a cool accent and really, really likes airplanes, but did you know the stories of his family’s escapes from danger, their conversion, and the small miracles in his life? In this biography of Dieter F. Uchtdorf, read about the ordinary and extraordinary stories from his early years.
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Henry B. Eyring Before He Was Called
Henry B. Eyring is the First Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. But to his family and friends, he is known as Hal and enjoys woodcarving, painting with water colors, and baking bread (Ensign article “President Henry B. Eyring: Called of God”). In this biography of Henry B. Eyring, learn how his life experiences helped him grow into the teacher, leader, and stalwart example of faith he is today.
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.
Free Subscriptions to Ancestry.com, MyHeritage, Findmypast Becoming Available to More Church Members
In an ongoing effort to make genealogical records available to Church members, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made an agreement with three major partners — Ancestry.com, MyHeritage and findmypast — to provide premium subscriptions free of charge to all Church members.
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7 Steps to a Successfully Noisy Sunday School Class
For the last two years I have had the wonderful pleasure of teaching a Sunday School designed specifically for parents of toddlers. The class is open to everyone, and there is a handful of individuals and couples without kids, but it is structured specifically for those who have active children too young to attend nursery or primary.
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One Common Thing That Kills Marriages—And Why Nobody Talks About It
I have always had a thing for once-in-a-lifetime romance.
First LDS temple in Connecticut moving forward (+sketch)
Plans for Connecticut’s first temple of the Church of Latter-day Saints in Farmington are moving forward with site preparation expected to commence this summer. The site is just off Route 4 in Farmington, directly opposite the entrance to Devonwood and the Winding Trails Recreation Center. Last year, the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved the application and zone change for a 35,000-square-foot, white granite temple, topped by a tall steeple on 11 acres, at the corner of Melrose Drive and Farmington Avenue.
Mormons in Africa: The Perpetual Education Fund
You might not think it to look at him, but Tyson Kemege believes he is one of the luckiest men alive. The native Kenyan was orphaned soon after birth and contracted polio as an infant. He spent his first two years in a bed in an orphanage and could only move around on his hands and knees until he got braces on his legs at age 22. He lives in a 120-square-foot room with three other young men. So, why does Kemege feel so lucky? Because he is able to attend college, thanks to the Perpetual Education Fund.
Youth Build Beautiful, Mini Nauvoo Temple in a Unique Twist on Trek
More than 340 youth and 75 adults in the Cedar Hills Utah West Stake spent the first day of their pioneer trek building a 16-foot-by-24-foot replica of the Nauvoo Temple out of wood, muslin and dense foam.
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'The Mormon Glow'? Study Found that People Really Can Identify Mormons in a Crowd
Researchers from Canada have proven that something is different about Mormons, and even those who do not subscribe to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can see it.