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Kristin Chenoweth shares life story, power of family history

Amy Ortiz
By Amy Ortiz
March 06, 2024 12:00 AM
Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth shared her life story at RootsTech, the world’s largest family celebration and discovery event.
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Celebrating Black History Month with the Black 14

By Fernanda Arias
February 20, 2024 12:00 AM
Black 14 members reunited from Feb. 2-6 for several screenings of 'The Black 14: Healing Hearts and Feeding Souls,' a documentary made by BYU journalism students in 2022.
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Red Cliffs Utah Temple open house

By Lynnette Mcconkie
February 16, 2024 12:00 AM
”I just think we're ready. Our town is so excited and we're so thrilled to have it be here,” Aubrey Grossen, member of the Red Cliffs Utah Temple Open House Committee, said.
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Temple closing, impact on Provo

By Hassan El-Cheikh
February 07, 2024 12:00 AM
The Provo Utah Temple is set to close on Saturday, Feb. 24. Students are finding a new appreciation for the temple and its history.
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Church leaders, local members invite all to attend Red Cliffs Utah Temple open house in St. George

By Emma Butler Price
January 30, 2024 12:00 AM
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in St. George await the dedication of the city's second temple with excitement and joy, according to Church leaders and local members.
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Elder Christofferson calls Orem 'vital part' of Lord's vineyard at Orem Temple dedication

By Lauren Willardson
January 24, 2024 12:00 AM
Elder D. Todd Christofferson presided at the dedication of the Orem Utah Temple on Sunday, Jan. 21, making it the 28th temple in Utah and the 188th operating temple in the world.
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Elder Patrick Kearon of the Seventy called to Quorum of the Twelve

By Bryan Barba Salazar
December 08, 2023 12:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Elder Patrick Kearon as the newest apostle on Friday, Dec. 8.
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Diverse, inclusive winter holiday celebrations in Utah

By Lynnette Mcconkie
December 01, 2023 12:00 AM
Winter months in Utah offer many celebrations from a variety of cultures and religions. From concerts to presentations to markets and more, here are some of the public events happening along the Wasatch Front throughout December and January.
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Wasatch County Council votes in favor of plans for new temple

By Nathan Beitler
November 10, 2023 12:00 AM
The Wasatch County Council voted to approve plans for the new temple in Heber City on the evening of Nov. 8.
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Church announces 36 new missions

By Sydni Merrill
November 01, 2023 12:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the opening of 36 new missions.
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Introductory religion courses acquaint non-LDS students with the religious culture of BYU

Kylie Swann
By Kylie Swann
October 16, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU students who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are encouraged to enroll in BYU's religion courses geared specifically to those who may not be familiar with the Church.
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Hamas launches surprise attack on Israel

Belle Lewis
By Belle Lewis
October 10, 2023 12:00 AM
Pro-Palestinian Islamist group Hamas breached theGaza border on Saturdayto launch a surprise offensive against Israeli citizens and government.
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Church leaders uplift members in final conference sessions

By Annika Ohran
October 02, 2023 12:00 AM
Church leaders delivered their final messages at the Sunday sessions of the 193rd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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President Nelson gives special invitation at conclusion of general conference

By Bryan Barba Salazar
October 02, 2023 12:00 AM
President Russell M. Nelson urged conferencegoers to “think celestially” at the concluding session of the 193rd Semiannual General Conference.
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President Russell M. Nelson delivers pre-recorded general conference address, announces 20 new temples

By Trevor Myers
October 01, 2023 12:00 AM
On Sunday, Oct. 1, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints addressed members in a pre-recorded address.
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Leaders testify of unity and love during Saturday evening session of General Conference

Amy Ortiz
By Amy Ortiz
October 01, 2023 12:00 AM
Members from around the world strengthened their unity by gathering for the Saturday evening session of the 193rd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Chirst of Latter-day Saints.
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Conferencegoers reminded of divine worth during Saturday afternoon session of general conference

By Emma Everett Johnson
September 30, 2023 12:00 AM
Thousands attended the Saturday afternoon session of the 193rd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Uniting Diverse Faiths Through Temples

By Universe Contributor
September 27, 2023 12:00 AM
Alyssa Bradford and Trevor Myers
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