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A Day at the Ghana MTC
It’s a Monday morning and President Stephen L. Graham and his wife, Sister Vanessa Jane S. Graham, are getting ready for “intake day,” when they will welcome 83 missionaries.
LDS Church to break ground for Connecticut temple
Construction work will begin on Connecticut's first temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints following groundbreaking ceremonies for the Hartford Connecticut Temple on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m. local time. The new temple is actually located in Farmington, a suburb just west of Hartford, on the corner of Farmington Avenue and Melrose Drive. Because parking is limited on the temple site, attendance at the groundbreaking is by invitation only. However, church officials say the proceedings will be broadcast via satellite to LDS meetinghouses in the area for those who are interested.
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7 Fun Facts About 'The Female Relief Society of Nauvoo'
Relief Society, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ organization for women, began in Nauvoo after the women sought Joseph Smith’s approval to organize themselves into a women’s organization similar to others of the day. Joseph Smith said God had something better in mind.
Latter-day Saint Life
Helping Kids Love the Temple at Every Age
It is a time of unprecedented temple building, and Utah has more temples than any other state. Utah is home to 17 temples — 10 more than California, which has the second-most—and is home to the only two cities in the world with two temples (Provo and South Jordan). One open house is currently running with two more on the way. In short, it’s a great time to teach your kids about the temple.
New Mormon Message on Bullying Resonates With Global Audience
A new Mormon Messages video that focuses on bullying in the digital age is striking a chord with audiences on the Mormon Channel and on social media channels. The film, produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was posted on the Mormon Channel’s YouTube channel on Friday, 28 February 2014. On Tuesday morning, the views were close to 180,000 with hundreds of shares.
Brigham Young's winter home offers glimpse into life of the 'American Moses'
It is coincidental that the exterior wood trim of pioneer leader Brigham Young's winter home is painted in pleasing shades of green and red — colors we associate with Christmas, a time of year when the great Mormon colonizer took up residence in St. George in his later years.
LDS Church could see 80k missionaries
The reduction in age requirements has significantly impacted the Mormon missionary efforts states an article published yesterday in the Houston Chronicle. Applications to serve for the global church soared following the announcement. Previously, Church Headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, typically received 700 applications per week. Two weeks following the announcement, that number soared to over 4000. Although that number has since leveled off, Church leaders state that volume has not dipped below double the previous average since that time. New missionaries Hunstman and Ruiz are examples of what is happening in the nearly 15 million member church.
New Study: Mormon Pioneers Were Safer on Trek than Previously Thought, Especially Infants
From 1847 to 1868, Mormon pioneer babies traveling across the Plains were safer — yes, more likely to live — than infants in the general U.S. population, according to a dynamic new study.
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Special issue of New Era for September
The September issue of The New Era will be dedicated to the young women Personal Progress and young men Duty to God programs. This special issue contains examples of how these programs affect the lives of the youth and also offers suggestions on how to accomplish the goals set forth in these Church programs. "The youth of the Church have been given a great trust and mission," said Elder Shayne M. Bowen of the Seventy. "Their participation in Duty to God and Personal Progress will help them fulfill their responsibilities and reach their full potential. We hope this issue will assist them in these efforts. This issue shares examples of young men and young women who have created plans to meet the needs of their families and communities."
The 'Bachelorette' Mormon mystery
As Emily Maynard said “yes!” to her new soulmate and husband on The Bachelorette, even the most cynical viewer could not help but to shed a tear. And forgive her for the other time she got engaged on national TV.Sunday’s finale capped one of the most satisfying seasons of The Bachelorette. Although Emily had a natural chemistry with her three final guys, most viewers probably guessed who her future husband would be: Jef Holm, the 26-year-old bottled-water-company owner from Salt Lake City. He and Emily came across like that cute college couple everybody roots for, and his first encounter with her 6-year-old daughter, Ricky, was adorable. Internet spoilers broke news of their engagement in early July.