Funeral services for President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will be held in the Tabernacle on Temple Square on Friday, November 17, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MST. President Ballard died on November 12 in Salt Lake […]
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President M. Russell Ballard Passes Away
36 new missions to be created in 2024
More missionaries are serving now than the 69,000 who were sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ just before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase is thanks in large part to Church President and Prophet Russell M. Nelson’s April 2022 call for more missionaries. “We are incredibly grateful for the response we have seen […]
Young Women and Young Men general presidencies announce 2024 youth theme
The Young Women and Young Men General Presidencies of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have announced that the 2024 youth theme is “I am a disciple of Jesus Christ” (3 Nephi 5:13). Parents and youth leaders are encouraged to teach principles from the theme, found in 3 Nephi 5:13, at home and at church throughout the […]
Kathleen Johnson Eyring Passes Away
Israel declares war after deadliest Hamas air and ground attack in 50 years
Over 232 Palestinians and 300 Israelis have tragically lost their lives, with more than 900 Israelis and at least 1,610 Palestinians sustaining injuries in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Additionally, up to 50 Israelis were held hostage by militants, according to the Israeli Command. While some were freed on Saturday evening, an unknown […]
BYU Jerusalem Center students safe as war is declared in Israel
Overlooking the Mount of Olives, the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies is described as “Brigham Young University’s home base for study in the Holy Land.” As violence escalates in Israel, the Center has posted regular security updates. On Saturday, Hamas militants launched a coordinated surprise attack on Israel, but the fighting remained far from […]
More than 20 Latter-Day Saint churches burglarized in Utah
Cody Wyoming LDS Temple Finally Permitted
Sister Missionary Serving in the Philippines Passes Away
New Biography of Prophet Joseph Smith Commissioned by the First Presidency
Want to Attend the Temple as a Group? Now You Can Schedule Group Appointments Online
Latter-day Saints may now schedule group appointments for all proxy ordinances using the online system for temple appointments. The system previously only allowed group appointments for proxy baptism and sealing ordinances. This new feature will be a welcome addition for family and friends wanting to attend the temple together. Larger groups such as wards and […]