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All Rights Reserved.Thursday, 162 June 2026 06:49:51 -0700Thursday, 162 June 2026 06:49:51 -0700Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Latter_Day_Saints/Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints5http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/assets/images/logo.pngnewsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org2026-06-11http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-makes-humanitarian-donations-in-central-americahttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-makes-humanitarian-donations-in-central-americaSALT LAKE CITY | Thursday, 11 June 2026 | <p>In late May and early June 2026, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced five humanitarian projects that will help more than half a million people throughout Central America.</p><img src='//news-bz.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/960x540/14NIC.JPG'/>2026-06-11http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-guide-to-help-implement-september-6-class-schedule-changeshttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-guide-to-help-implement-september-6-class-schedule-changesSALT LAKE CITY | Thursday, 11 June 2026 | <p>Instructions for implementing the new Sunday class schedule on September 6 are found in a newly released implementation guide. Videos and other resources will be available in August at Sunday.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.</p><img src='/media/960x540/9d5991f7b99611eea075eeeeac1e761d094ce1e5.jpeg'/>2026-06-10http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/open-house-begins-for-the-belo-horizonte-brazil-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/open-house-begins-for-the-belo-horizonte-brazil-templeBELO HORIZONTE | Wednesday, 10 June 2026 | <p>The open house for the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began with a media day on June 10, 2026.</p><img src='//noticias-br.aigrejadejesuscristo.org/media/500x281/rzvpxr74tpgakrpk4yxsnqfdjlxkghoy9fo8jytd_w1920.png'/>2026-06-08http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-date-announced-for-the-huntsville-alabama-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-date-announced-for-the-huntsville-alabama-templeSALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 08 June 2026 | <p>The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the groundbreaking date for the Huntsville Alabama Temple.</p><img src='/media/960x720/Huntsville-AL-Temple-Rendering.jpg'/>2026-06-08http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-news-house-of-the-lord-2026http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-news-house-of-the-lord-2026SALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 08 June 2026 | <p>This page summarizes recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.</p><img src='//news-ph.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/960x540/260126_220857_HUYSMANS_DJI_0436.jpg'/>2026-06-08http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-jesus-christ-mexico-environmental-sustainabilityhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-jesus-christ-mexico-environmental-sustainabilityMexico City | Monday, 08 June 2026 | <p><p>The Church in Mexico is implementing sustainability efforts, including solar energy, water conservation, reforestation and permeable infrastructure, to reduce environmental impact and improve resource efficiency.</p></p><img src='//noticias-mx.laiglesiadejesucristo.org/media/960x540/Jardin-Acapulco4.jpeg'/>2026-06-07http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-christofferson-dedicates-yorba-linda-california-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-christofferson-dedicates-yorba-linda-california-templeYORBA LINDA | Sunday, 07 June 2026 | <p><p>President D. Todd Christofferson of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated the Yorba Linda California Temple on Sunday, June 7, 2026.</p></p><img src='/media/500x281/20260607_103839_CPowell_CEP_2934.jpg'/>2026-06-07http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-uchtdorf-dedicates-the-willamette-valley-oregon-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-uchtdorf-dedicates-the-willamette-valley-oregon-templeSPRINGFIELD | Sunday, 07 June 2026 | <p>“Jesus Christ is at the center of this house of the Lord, and so we’re grateful to be here, be part of this dedication,” said President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, who dedicated the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Springfield, Oregon, on Sunday, June 7, 2026.</p><img src='/media/960x540/20260607_1032_CSmith_8490.jpg'/>2026-06-07http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/ai-can-further-not-replace-human-relationships-elder-gong-teaches-in-new-videohttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/ai-can-further-not-replace-human-relationships-elder-gong-teaches-in-new-videoSALT LAKE CITY | Sunday, 07 June 2026 | <p>In a new Church video about AI, Elder Geritt W. Gong explores “how to hear God’s voice clearly in an age of artificial intelligence, and why that distinction matters more now than ever.”</p><img src='/media/500x500/Gong-AI-ukoh1fhrsuyh16tgzmcjawxmlgjvfbfjyfoozqfa.jpeg'/>2026-06-06http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-held-for-the-missoula-montana-temple-and-the-springfield-missouri-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-held-for-the-missoula-montana-temple-and-the-springfield-missouri-templeSALT LAKE CITY | Saturday, 06 June 2026 | <p>On Saturday, June 6, 2026, groundbreaking ceremonies took place for the Springfield Missouri and Missoula Montana Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.</p><img src='/media/960x540/untitled-5931.jpeg'/>2026-06-05http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-johnson-invites-religious-educators-examplify-teach-peacemakinghttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-johnson-invites-religious-educators-examplify-teach-peacemakingPROVO, Utah | Friday, 05 June 2026 | <p>During a time of contention in the media, classroom, politics and workplaces, Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson reiterated a call for love and peace during the Religious Educator’s Conference on Thursday evening, in Provo, Utah.</p><img src='/media/500x500/20260604_183730_BNicholson_Religious_Educators_Conference_0372.JPG'/>2026-06-05http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/tabernacle-choir-to-mark-us-250th-anniversaryhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/tabernacle-choir-to-mark-us-250th-anniversarySALT LAKE CITY | Friday, 05 June 2026 | <p>The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will mark the 250th anniversary of the United States with a special broadcast of “Music and the Spoken Word” on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid will join the Choir as guest narrator for the historic program. </p><img src='/media/960x720/2025-04-13_KT_199A2606_2000.jpg'/>2026-06-04http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-gong-in-southern-africa-every-day-we-need-the-lords-blessingshttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-gong-in-southern-africa-every-day-we-need-the-lords-blessingsJohannesburg | Thursday, 04 June 2026 | <p>Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently concluded a nine-day visit to the Africa South Area, where he met with members of the Church, local leaders and government officials in South Africa, Mozambique, Angola and Madagascar at the end of May.</p><img src='//news-africa.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/960x720/DSC_8287.jpg'/>2026-06-04http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/historic-locket-donation-restoration-joseph-smithhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/historic-locket-donation-restoration-joseph-smithSALT LAKE CITY | Thursday, 04 June 2026 | <p>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has accepted, by donation, a locket containing a daguerreotype reported to be from the 1840s. Some believe it may be an image of Joseph Smith.</p><img src='/media/960x540/20260527_101004_HWinterton_0504.jpg'/>2026-06-02http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/14600-us-congregations-sunday-meetings-discuss-constitution-religious-freedomhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/14600-us-congregations-sunday-meetings-discuss-constitution-religious-freedomSALT LAKE CITY | Tuesday, 02 June 2026 | <p>In congregations across the United States, Latter-day Saints discussed the importance and principles of freedom and moral agency found in the US Constitution, Declaration of Independence and other documents on Sunday, May 31, 2026.</p><img src='/media/500x500/Christofferson-Cook-Constitution.jpg'/>2026-06-01http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-square-visitors-center-inside-temple-ticketshttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-square-visitors-center-inside-temple-ticketsSALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 01 June 2026 | <p>The new Temple Square Visitors’ Center opened to the public in May. Beginning June 1, 2026, tickets for the facility’s “Inside a Temple” tour will be released in batches every other Monday, with reservations available up to 75 days in advance.</p><img src='/media/500x500/20260318_165212_BNicholson_NewVisitorCenter_1865.JPG'/>2026-06-01http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-date-announced-for-the-naga-philippines-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-date-announced-for-the-naga-philippines-templeSALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 01 June 2026 | <p>The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Naga Philippines Temple will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Elder Steven D. Shumway of the Philippines Area Presidency will preside at the event.</p><img src='/media/960x720/2025-12-4-Naga-Philippines-Exterior.jpg'/>2026-06-01http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/onward-conference-united-states-northeast-areahttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/onward-conference-united-states-northeast-areaNEW YORK CITY | Monday, 01 June 2026 | <p>At a women’s conference at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square on Saturday, May 30, 2026, some 2,000 Latter-day Saint women gathered to discuss their influence in homes, the Church, the workplace and the community.</p><img src='/media/960x540/USWomenConferenceNYC05302026-1969.jpg'/>2026-05-31http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-gong-to-address-hearing-god-s-voice-in-an-age-of-ai-in-new-videohttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-gong-to-address-hearing-god-s-voice-in-an-age-of-ai-in-new-videoSALT LAKE CITY | Sunday, 31 May 2026 | <p>Elder Gerrit W. Gong will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in a new gospel workshop video titled “Faith, Dignity and Human Flourishing: Hearing God’s Voice in an Age of Artificial Intelligence, available on June 7.</p><img src='/media/960x1280/Gong-AI-ogxjmjhnjrfap1nt1ueveyzfr845unvuor5gwvjg.jpeg'/>2026-05-31http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-andersen-dedicates-bacolod-philippines-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-andersen-dedicates-bacolod-philippines-templeBACOLOD CITY, Bacolod | Sunday, 31 May 2026 | <p>Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Bacolod Philippines Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, May 31, 2026.</p><img src='/media/500x500/AndersenDedication.chn_ja_3953.jpg'/>2026-05-29http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saints-around-the-world-may-2026http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saints-around-the-world-may-2026SALT LAKE CITY | Friday, 29 May 2026 | <p><p>Newsroom features stories from its dozens of websites worldwide to show what members and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are doing to serve their communities. Today, we feature news from Chile, Guatemala, Mongolia, Peru, the Philippines, Rwanda, South Korea and Taiwan.</p></p><img src='/media/960x540/CM7_3475[1].JPG'/>2026-05-29http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/tabernacle-choir-announces-benefit-concert-hollywood-bowl-2026http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/tabernacle-choir-announces-benefit-concert-hollywood-bowl-2026SALT LAKE CITY | Friday, 29 May 2026 | <p>The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square and the O.C. Tanner Gift of Music Trust have announced guest artists for the “Songs of Hope Benefit Concert” at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California, on June 24–25, 2026.</p><img src='/media/960x540/p3h7uz02g2vilxmg9yenlhhnokep10s1bo7ni0zu.jpeg'/>2026-05-28http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/the-church-of-jesus-christ-makes-food-donations-in-utah-for-america250http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/the-church-of-jesus-christ-makes-food-donations-in-utah-for-america250SALT LAKE CITY | Thursday, 28 May 2026 | <p>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated 40,000 pounds of food to both the Utah Food Bank and Switchpoint as part of the America250 initiative.</p><img src='/media/960x720/20260528_144449_CPowell_DJI_0739.jpg'/>2026-05-28http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-resource-highlights-stories-of-northwestern-shoshone-latter-day-saintshttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-resource-highlights-stories-of-northwestern-shoshone-latter-day-saintsSALT LAKE CITY | Thursday, 28 May 2026 | <p>Working with the <strong> </strong> Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published a new digital history resource, “Native Saints: The Washakie Ward” from the Church Historian’s Press, which highlights stories from one of the first Indigenous congregations in the Church’s history.</p><img src='/media/500x500/TowengeTimbimboo.jpg'/>2026-05-27http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/media-preview-new-humanitarian-centerhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/media-preview-new-humanitarian-centerSALT LAKE CITY | Wednesday, 27 May 2026 | <p><p>The Church of Jesus Christ previewed its new Humanitarian Center in Salt Lake City, where job training and donated goods support people worldwide. A public open house begins June 1, 2026.</p></p><img src='/media/960x540/humanitarain-center-bins.JPG'/>