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Concern Over Changes to Home Storage Centers Unnecessary

2013-06-17

Salt Lake City | Monday, 17 June 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

Over the past several weeks, misinformation and unnecessary concern has been circulating on blogs, over social media channels and by email regarding changes in operations at the Church’s home storage centers, which are located in the U.S. and Canada.

Social Media Gives New Twist to Tabernacle Choir’s 2013 Tour

2013-06-17

Salt Lake City | Monday, 17 June 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

Even though the roots of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir go back 165 years, the world-famous group is keeping up with 21st century technology. The choir and Orchestra at Temple Square are currently in the middle of a 10-day tour of the Midwest United States, and for the first time ever, the audience gets to choose the show’s encore by texting or tweeting. The contest is just one aspect of the venerable institution’s effort to connect with a younger generation through social media.

Mormonism in Pictures: Temple Square Attracts Millions of Visitors | 14 June 2013

2013-06-14

Salt Lake City | Friday, 14 June 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

“Mormonism in Pictures” is a photo essay feature from Mormonnewsroom.org depicting The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members around the world. Today we feature photos related to Temple Square and the Church campus in downtown Salt Lake City.

Father's Day Video: Remember What It Takes to Be a Good Father

2013-06-12

Salt Lake City | Wednesday, 12 June 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

This nondenominational video, which celebrates a father's influence in a child's life, invites viewers to "remember the men who've taught you what it takes to be a good father."

Church Providing Relief After Most Recent Oklahoma Tornadoes

2013-06-06

Salt Lake City | Thursday, 6 June 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is providing relief supplies and volunteers to support communities in Oklahoma affected by five tornadoes that struck near Oklahoma City on Friday, 31 May.

VIDEO: Moore, Oklahoma, Woman Leaves For Mormon Mission in Wake of Tornado

2013-06-06

Salt Lake City | Thursday, 6 June 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

The Orr Family Farm, a farm-themed amusement park and horse stables, attracted thousands of visitors each year from Oklahoma and beyond. But when a powerful tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma, the Orr Family Farm was decimated. Amid the chaos and cleanup, family member Shelby Orr is leaving for 18 months of missionary service.

Mormons Around the World: Country Newsroom Websites | 5 June

2013-06-05

Salt Lake City | Wednesday, 5 June 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

Mormonnewsroom.org pulls stories from the international Newsroom websites to show what leaders and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints around the world are doing to better the communities in which they live.

Mormon Tabernacle Choir to Donate Wisconsin Historical Marker

2013-06-05

Salt Lake City | Wednesday, 5 June 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

As part of its upcoming tour, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir will stop in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, on 19 June to honor the history of Mormon loggers in the area. Choir members donated the funds to erect a commemorative historical marker.

"On Faith" Column: Scouts Policy Should Be Seen for What It Is: A Reaffirmation of Core Values

2013-05-31

Salt Lake City | Friday, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

Writing in the Washington Post "On Faith" column this week, Michael Otterson, managing director of Public Affairs for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, explained how the Church viewed the Boy Scouts of America decision.

Mormonism in the News: Getting It Right | 30 May 2013

2013-05-30

Salt Lake City | Thursday, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

Today's "Mormonism in the News: Getting It Right" features stories about the Church's statement on the Boy Scouts of America policy decision; an article about one missionary finding comfort in faith following a stroke; and a report that fails to fully explain the core purpose of the Church's Deseret Industries.

Mormon Tabernacle Choir Announces James Taylor, Lindsey Stirling and Nathan Pacheco for Summer Concerts

2013-05-30

Salt Lake City | Thursday, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

Music lovers have much to anticipate this summer, as the Mormon Tabernacle Choir partners with three very diverse artists for two remarkable concerts.

Mormon Actions Driven by Foundational Beliefs, Student Tells New York Times Magazine

2013-05-29

Salt Lake City | Wednesday, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

Describing the excellent work that has come from BYU’s computer-animation program, New York Times Magazine reporter Jon Mooallem points out some of the reasons behind that great work, including the moral lives BYU students seek to lead. One comment toward the end of the article deserves amplification. Morgan Strong, a senior in the program, tells Mooallem that “a really strong message” of Mormonism “is that everyone’s a child of God — that they’re a sacred individual."

Mormons, Other Groups Work Together on Oklahoma Tornado Cleanup

2013-05-29

Moore, Oklahoma | Wednesday, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

An estimated 2,500 Mormon Helping Hands volunteers assisted their neighbors over the Memorial Day weekend, working an estimated 15,000 hours.

Mormonism in Pictures: Oklahoma Tornado Cleanup

2013-05-28

Moore, Oklahoma | Tuesday, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

In today's Mormonism in Pictures, we feature photos from Moore, Oklahoma, following last week's EF-5 tornado. Church volunteers are working with local agencies and other volunteer groups to assist in disaster relief efforts across the affected areas.

Family and Church Leaders Eulogize Frances J. Monson as One Who “Deeply Loved”

2013-05-23

Salt Lake City | Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

Describing Frances J. Monson as a woman who left a “legacy of humility, service, faithfulness and love,” Ann M. Dibb, daughter of Frances J. Monson and Church President Thomas S. Monson, eulogized her mother today at Sister Monson's funeral in the Salt Lake Tabernacle.

Church Responds to Boy Scouts Policy Vote

2013-05-23

Salt Lake City | Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints responded to the Boy Scouts of America vote on its membership policy.

Duty to God Is Fundamental to Scouting, Church Leader Says

2013-05-23

GRAPEVINE, Texas | Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

“Duty to God” is the heart of Scouting and is a foundational principle as old as the organization itself, Bishop Gary E. Stevenson, presiding bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, told over 1,500 Scout leaders this morning.

Bible Brought to Life on Ancient Jerusalem Set

2013-05-22

Salt Lake City | Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

This week marks the end of production for the New Testament series on the Church’s ancient Jerusalem set near Goshen. To date, the Church has produced 49 Bible videos focusing on the life and teachings of Christ in the New Testament, and will release more throughout this year.

Church Working With Oklahoma Officials to Provide Support in Wake of Tornadoes

2013-05-21

Salt Lake City | Tuesday, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expresses condolences to those affected by Monday’s destructive tornadoes that hit five states, the most devastating of which occurred in Moore, Oklahoma.

Funeral Services for Frances J. Monson Announced

2013-05-20

Salt Lake City | Monday, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

The funeral of Frances J. Monson, wife of Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will be held in the Salt Lake Tabernacle at noon on Thursday, 23 May. The public is invited to the funeral service. There will be no public viewing.

Frances J. Monson, Wife of President Thomas S. Monson, Passes Away

2013-05-17

Salt Lake City | Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

Frances J. Monson, wife of Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away at 6:35 a.m. this morning in a Salt Lake City hospital surrounded by family. She had been hospitalized for several weeks and passed away peacefully of causes incident to age. Sister Monson was 85 years old.

Elder Dallin H. Oaks Honored for Championing Religious Freedom

2013-05-16

New York City | Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

Speaking to what he termed the most influential audience he's ever addressed on the subject, Elder Dallin H. Oaks, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, encouraged people of all faiths to unite and “walk shoulder to shoulder on the same path” to strengthen and defend religious freedom.

Mormonism in the News: Getting It Right| 15 May 2013

2013-05-15

Salt Lake City | Wednesday, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

This edition of "Mormonism in the News: Getting It Right" features a column from an Episcopal priest who demonstrates the importance of speaking with Mormons to understand Mormons. We also include a blog post that discusses Mormon beliefs about grace and a story from Kansas about a returned Mormon missionary who describes the purposes of his service.

Rendering of Meridian Idaho Mormon Temple Now Public

2013-05-15

Salt Lake City | Wednesday, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |

The artist rendering of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Meridian Idaho Temple is now public.

Mormons Around the World: Country Newsroom Websites |14 May 2013

2013-05-14

Salt Lake City | Tuesday, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 |