The audio edition of the new hymnbook, which will be a key element for merging the new music of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, needs Latter-day Saint vocalists of all ages. The deadline for applications is September 17, 2023. This paid project will produce two final resources for members of the Church: […]
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Latter-day Saint Becomes South Korea Supreme Court Justice
A South Korean Latter-day Saint has been confirmed as a justice on the country’s Supreme Court. Youngjoon Kwon was nominated on June 9 and confirmed on July 19, 2023. The Seoul native will serve for six years on the 14-member court. Kwon, an Area Seventy since 2020, said his faith has been a major influence in […]
Church responding with relief after Hawaii wildfires
How the Church is helping evacuees of the Maui wildfires. Five Latter-day Saints died in the fires; meanwhile, the Church is responding with relief as early stages of recovery begin Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are joining with the rest of the community to mourn, assess damage and provide relief […]
WATCH: Three Apostles Share Their Thoughts on ‘Preach My Gospel’
After the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles announced the release of a second edition of “Preach My Gospel” in June during the Seminar for New Mission Leaders, many of the leaders shared their thought on the new edition. Both missionaries and other saints have expressed great joy over this announcement. In […]
Background Checks Now Required for Church Leaders in U.K.
For years the members in the U.K. have recognized a problem and have been pushing for a change. They want more effective standards to prevent sexual abuse. Finally on June 20, 2023, the Europe North Area Presidency released a letter stating a new policy requiring background checks for many church leaders. The area presidency invites members and leaders to […]
Deadly Hawaii Fires Affect Latter-day Saints and Their Neighbors
Raging brush fires fueled by hurricane-force winds are devastating the state of Hawaii — with at least 36 people killed on the island of Maui and more than 11,000 people evacuated, according to news reports. Much of the town of Lahaina has been destroyed, and hundreds of families have been displaced. Members of The Church of […]
Church Begins Offering Its Magazines at No Cost
Missionary Dies in the Philippines
Sam Penrod, spokesman with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, released this statement to media on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of a young missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Papa Fe’iloaki, 22, passed away on Saturday, July […]
Future Missionary Dies Moments After Opening His Mission Call
Liam Mildenstein, a 19-year-old prospective missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away after receiving his mission call. According to the GoFundMe page set up by the family, “Gathered in front of all of his extended family and friends Liam read his call out loud, and when he read ‘Tokyo, Japan’ […]
Prospective Latter-day Saint Missionary Dies After Reading Mission Call
Liam Mildenstein, a 19-year-old prospective missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away after receiving his mission call. According to the GoFundMe page set up by the family, “Gathered in front of all of his extended family and friends Liam read his call out loud, and when he read ‘Tokyo, Japan’ […]
Tongan missionary dies of illness in Philippines
Sam Penrod, spokesman with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, released this statement to media on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of a young missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Papa Fe’iloaki, 22, passed away on Saturday, July […]
Senior Sister Missionary Passes Away in Car Accident in Vanuatu
Sam Penrod, spokesman with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, released this statement to media on Sunday, July 23, 2023. “A senior missionary couple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in the Vanuatu Port Vila Mission, was involved in a serious car accident on the island of Santo, Vanuatu, […]