Patricia Terry Holland, the wife of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and a former counselor in the Young Women General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023, after a brief hospitalization. She was 81. Born Feb. 16, 1942, in […]
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New Edition of ‘Preach My Gospel’ Is Now Available
Nearly two decades after the first publication of “Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Service,” the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have issued a second edition. This book is a guide for sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. President Russell M. Nelson […]
What the Apostles are Saying About Missionary Work on Social Media
Following the announcement of the new Preach My Gospel and the New Mission President Seminar, we have been privileged to see many posts on social media about missionary work. Here is a recap of what you may have missed. On Thursday, President Russell M. Nelson shared a video talking about the new Preach My Gospel manual that […]
Latter-day Saint Earns Degree After Recovering From Auto-Ped Accident on Mission
Like many others, Kendal Levine graduated from Utah Valley University this past spring. For her and her family, this is a huge accomplishment to be celebrated. Latter-day Saint Earns Degree After Recovering From Auto-Ped Accident on Mission Kendal began her college experience 11 years ago. She played basketball in Wyoming for a year before deciding […]
First Presidency Announces Dedication Date for Orem Utah Temple and Closure Date for Provo Utah Temple
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the dedication and open house dates for the Orem Utah Temple along with the closure date for the Provo Utah Temple. First Presidency announces dedication, open house dates for Orem Utah and dedication will and when the Provo Utah Temple will close. The Orem Utah Temple will be dedicated on Sunday, […]
President Nelson confirms speculation regarding his health
In a recent statement, President Russell M. Nelson, the esteemed leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, candidly addressed rumors surrounding his health. Confirming the speculations, President Nelson acknowledged that he has occasionally faced challenges with balance, leading to the use of a walker or wheelchair on certain occasions. However, he approached […]
Mormon crickets wreak havoc in Nevada town
Millions of ‘Mormon Crickets’ Wreaking Havoc in Nevada Towns. Parts of Nevada are being overrun by an explosion of flightless, ground-dwelling cannibalistic insects creating nightmares of Biblical proportions. Business and residents said they are battling millions of Mormon crickets that descended on the state this week in an effort save land and morale. Mormon crickets are very […]
The 5 Covenants We Make in the Temple Endowment
Members of the faith establish sacred covenants with God in Latter-day Saint temples through symbolic ordinances. The endowment is the name of one of the temple’s rituals. The temple endowment is referred to by the Church as “a gift from God whereby He bestows sacred blessings upon you.” Just as God promises to bestow these […]
Young missionary dies in Brazil bus accident
Sam Penrod, spokesman with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, released this statement to media on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Bus Accident in Brazil Claims Life of Young Missionary A tragic traffic accident in Brazil has claimed the life of a young missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Izaak […]
Two Men Charged with Hate Crime After Attacking Latter-day Saint Missionary
More than three years after a missionary with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was assaulted in Payson, two men have been charged with federal hate crime offenses. In January 2020, two men attacked a black Panamanian missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in Payson, Utah. The missionary […]
Church Seeking Members Worldwide With Music Skills for Paid and Volunteer Opportunities
Wherever you live, if you are a Latter-day-Saint with music skills and want to be considered for projects, events and productions produced by the Church of Jesus Christ, add your information to the Churchwide talent database. What Is the Talent Database? The talent database is a list of professionals and volunteers with acting, music and other […]
Latter-day Saint teen wins ‘American Idol’
From a viral audition that moved the judges to tears to a triumphant victory on Season 21 of American Idol, 20-year-old William “Iam” Tongi brought a warm and passionate attitude to each performance that reflected both his birthplace of Kahuku, Hawaii, and his personal religion. Tongi, an 18-year-old Latter-day Saint, wanted to pay tribute to […]