Sister Donna Edith Smith Packer, the wife of the late President Boyd K. Packer, who served as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, died Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 10:25 p.m. from causes incident to age. She was 94. Sister Packer will be remembered for her love of family history work, her treasured role […]
See How one missionary’s insane jump roping is helping share the gospel in Hungary
The year 2019 was a big one for Latter-day Saint Porter Ballard. He left home in Idaho to compete in the World Jump Rope Competition in Norway and joined an international jump rope team that competed on Britain’s Got Talent. After such an exciting year, 2020 brought a time of decision for the young athlete. “When it came […]
This Is How The Church Is Helping Refugees in Eastern Europe
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following statement about the humanitarian crisis unfolding from armed conflict: Many are asking how The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been helping with the developing humanitarian crisis resulting from the current armed conflict. From the earliest hours, the Church began contacting friends […]
Temple Square Sister Missionary Shares Her Testimony Through Dance
There have been many unique ways to share a testimony of Jesus Christ. Sister Audrey Carter, a missionary serving on Temple Square for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shared her testimony through dance. Sister Carter choreographed and performed the piece to the song “Rebel Heart” by Lauren Daigle.
Church meetinghouses getting solar panels in Australia
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is installing solar panels in selected meetinghouses in Australia and some of the islands of the South Pacific reported Pacific Newsroom. Church officials said using renewable energy is part of the Church’s efforts to be good environmental stewards and to cut energy costs. “God has given us […]
BYU Students Perform “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” in Ukrainian
Members of multiple choirs at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, performed the hymn “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” in Ukrainian as an act of solidarity with the war-torn country. The video was posted on the BYU Singer’s Facebook page and the group said, “Please send this to anyone you know who is connected to Ukraine […]
The Bednars’ powerful marriage advice
“I often emphasize the truth that you do not simply ‘find’ the marriage you hope to have. Rather, you create it,” Elder David A. Bednar recently posted on Instagram. He continues: “If you believe you can find a ‘perfect companion,’ you will spend a lot of time searching for a person who does not exist. You […]
Latter-day Saint flees Ukraine shares harrowing story of being separated from husband
Read the First Presidency statement on the armed conflict here. “Dima, are you sleeping? The war has started. We are being bombed.” These were the words that rang through the phone and into the ears of Dimasik (Dima) Reshetchenko at 6 a.m. on Thursday, February 24. The caller was Dima’s mother, Tamara, warning of the chaos that […]
First Presidency Issue Statement on Armed Conflict in Ukraine
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued a statement on armed conflict, pleading that “peace will prevail among nations and within our own hearts.” The statement reads: “We are heartbroken and deeply concerned by the armed conflict now raging. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has […]