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New Bishops' Central Storehouse Ready to Serve the Needy

2012-01-27

Salt Lake City | Friday, 27 January 2012 00:00:00 -0700 |

A new state-of-the-art storage facility is helping The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) more efficiently serve the needs of people who are struggling to feed their families.

Actors Share Nativity Experiences With Life of Jesus Christ Bible Videos

2011-12-08

Salt Lake City | Thursday, 8 December 2011 00:00:00 -0700 |

What would it be like to witness firsthand the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ? Actors who took part in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' (Mormon) Life of Jesus Christ Bible Videos project had this opportunity, if only in a vicarious way.

First Standardized International Church Newsroom Website Launched

2011-08-30

Salt Lake City | Tuesday, 30 August 2011 00:00:00 -0700 |

This week, Newsroom took another step forward in its Web outreach with the launch of its Mexico Newsroom website, saladeprensamormona.org.mx.

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell Compliments Church’s Welfare Program

2011-08-15

Salt Lake City | Monday, 15 August 2011 00:00:00 -0700 |

One government leader recently complimented The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' welfare program while issuing a day of service proclamation.

Apostles Visit Church Members in India, Hong Kong and Mongolia

2011-05-27

Salt Lake City | Friday, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700 |

Two apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently visited Church members in India, Hong Kong and Mongolia to extend their love and blessings. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland visited Latter-day Saints in India and Mongolia on 22 May 2011 and 28 May 2011 respectively, and Elder Holland was accompanied by Elder David A. Bednar on a visit to Hong Kong on 25 May 2011.

Church President Thomas S. Monson Rededicates Atlanta Georgia Temple After Renovation

2011-05-01

Salt Lake City | Sunday, 1 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700 |

President Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, rededicated the Atlanta Georgia Temple in two sessions Sunday after an extensive closure for renovation.

Seven Anchors to Religiousness of Youth

2011-04-28

Salt Lake City | Thursday, 28 April 2011 00:00:00 -0700 |

A new study from Brigham Young University shows that teen religious commitment goes deeper than prayer and church attendance.

Latter-day Saints Across the Globe Watch, Listen to General Conference

2011-04-03

Salt Lake City | Sunday, 3 April 2011 00:00:00 -0700 |

Tens of thousands attended the Church’s annual General Conference in Salt Lake City this weekend, but millions more watched and listened worldwide. They gathered in chapels and around computer screens, television sets and radios to listen in.

Mormons in Africa: A Bright Land of Hope

2011-02-22

Salt Lake City | Tuesday, 22 February 2011 00:00:00 -0700 |

“Africa has been held in reserve by the Lord in the spirit of "the last shall be first;" Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, said in an October 2010 visit to Burundi. “Africa will someday be seen as a bright land full of gospel hope and happiness,” he said.

New Conference Encourages Innovation in Genealogy Technology

2011-02-10

Salt Lake City | Thursday, 10 February 2011 00:00:00 -0700 |

FamilySearch has been helping people find their ancestors for over 100 years, but the nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has never participated in anything quite like this before. FamilySearch is hosting a new annual conference called RootsTech that begins in Salt Lake City today.

Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for the San Salvador El Salvador Temple

2011-02-09

Salt Lake City | Wednesday, 9 February 2011 00:00:00 -0700 |

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced open house and dedication dates for the San Salvador El Salvador Temple.

Church Helps Fund Relief for Brazilians Suffering From Floods and Landslides

2011-01-14

Salt Lake City | Friday, 14 January 2011 00:00:00 -0700 |

Incessant rain over the past two weeks has triggered fatal landslides and flooding in areas around Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. In what is already being referred to as Brazil’s worst natural disaster in half a century, 640 people have perished across the cities of Nova Friburgo, Teresópolis and Petrópolis, and scores of others are missing.

David Archuleta and Michael York Join With Mormon Tabernacle Choir for Annual Christmas Concert

2010-12-17

SALT LAKE CITY | Friday, 17 December 2010 00:00:00 -0700 |

Pop singer David Archuleta and actor Michael York took center stage Thursday night to kick off the annual Christmas With the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square concerts.

Leaders From Diverse Faiths Express Commitment to Protect Marriage

2010-12-06

WASHINGTON | Monday, 6 December 2010 00:00:00 -0700 |

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined with other faiths today in signing “The Protection of Marriage: A Shared Commitment,” an open letter to express commitment toward the preserving of marriage as the union between one man and one woman.

Church Makes Significant Donation to Operation Smile

2010-10-27

Salt Lake City | Wednesday, 27 October 2010 00:00:00 -0700 |

Operation Smile, an international children’s medical charity, joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a news conference to thank the Church for its recent $927,000 donation.

Search Engine Expert: “We Could Learn From the Church”

2010-10-25

Salt Lake City | Monday, 25 October 2010 00:00:00 -0700 |

During his keynote at SES Chicago 2010, Avinash Kaushik, a website analytics evangelist and author said The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has “done a marvelous job…of doing great SEO (search engine optimization)."

Industry Applauds Utah’s Urban Planning

2010-10-22

Salt Lake City | Friday, 22 October 2010 00:00:00 -0700 |

The American Planning Association highlighted Utah cities and towns in the October issue of their monthly trade magazine.

Scottish Parliament's Andrew Welsh Receives 2010 Family Values Award

2010-10-08

Salt Lake City | Friday, 8 October 2010 00:00:00 -0700 |

The Scottish Parliament’s Andrew Welsh recently received the 2010 Scottish Family Values Award at a ceremony inside the Scottish Parliament.

Thousands to Participate Mormon Helping Hands Project in Idaho

2010-09-07

Salt Lake City | Tuesday, 7 September 2010 00:00:00 -0700 |

Over 10,000 Church members and other community volunteers are expected to participate in Mormon Helping Hands service projects across southern Idaho. Local Church leaders, partnering with county, city, school district and other community leaders, have planned to beautify city streets, parks, schools and other areas in local Idaho communities on Saturday, 11 September 2010.

Using the Term "Mormon"

2010-04-19

Salt Lake City | Monday, 19 April 2010 00:00:00 -0700 |

The most common way for the public to identify members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is by the term "Mormons." How the Church feels about that term and its appropriateness in classifying members or aspects of the Church is a common topic of conversation

Attending General Conference in Salt Lake City

2010-04-04

Salt Lake City | Sunday, 4 April 2010 00:00:00 -0700 |

The Conference Center in Salt Lake City seats 21,000 people during each of the five sessions of general conference, while thousands more gather on Temple Square and other buildings at Church headquarters

Heritage Foundation: The Price of Prop 8

2009-10-23

Salt Lake City | Friday, 23 October 2009 00:00:00 -0700 |

The ongoing public debate about California's Proposition 8 has received extensive coverage in the media. A policy research paper posted on the Heritage Foundation Web site provides background on the issue.

"Each Individual Has a Story to Tell"

2009-10-22

Salt Lake City | Thursday, 22 October 2009 00:00:00 -0700 |

Darius Gray, a leading black Mormon genealogist, recently spoke at multiple locations in Tennessee, including the National Civil Rights Museum, about African-American genealogy and the importance of preserving and researching family histories. A recent article in the Jackson Sun covered one of the events.

Mormons Making a Difference in Texas

2008-06-26

Salt Lake City | Thursday, 26 June 2008 00:00:00 -0700 |

President Packer Interview Transcript from PBS Documentary

2007-07-20

Salt Lake City | Friday, 20 July 2007 00:00:00 -0700 |

The following is an edited transcript from the interview President Boyd K. Packer, acting president the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles — the second highest governing body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — gave for the PBS documentary The Mormons .