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Church opens ward Sunday School presidencies to women
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that both women and men may be called to serve as a ward Sunday School president.
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President Nelson announces Salt Lake Temple open house
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on social media on Feb.14 the Church will host an open house for the Salt Lake Temple from April to October 2027.
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Life Preparation lessons deepen gospel learning for seminary students and teachers
Life Preparation seminary lessons offer a Christ-centered perspective to challenges — big and small — that church members of all ages struggle with.
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The Church redesigns temple garments for hot and humid areas
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released new styles for the garment of the holy priesthood for hot and humid climates.
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BYU alum Sarah Jane Weaver becomes first female editor-in-chief at Deseret News
It is possible that when Sarah Jane Weaver was at BYU, she was unaware that she would make history in the news industry and in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. What she did know was that she wanted to make her ancestors proud, and BYU was the beginning of that journey for her.
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Religious artist Brian Kershisnik visits Museum of Art, answers questions about his painting 'Nativity'
Brian Kershisnik, a professional artist and BYU alumnus, visited the BYU Museum of Art on Monday, Dec. 4 to showcase and answer questions about his painting, “Nativity.”
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Church announces 36 new missions
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the opening of 36 new missions.
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Sister Kathleen J. Eyring passes away following a lifetime of service and faith
Sister Kathleen J. Eyring, wife of President Henry B. Eyring of the Quorum of the Twelve, passed away in her home in Bountiful on Sunday, Oct. 15, following a life of service and faith to the gospel of Jesus Christ. She was 82 years old.
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New hymnbook to roll out beginning 2024
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a new, consolidated collection of sacred music, which will begin rolling out in print and digital formats in the first half of 2024.
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Elder Holland hospitalized for treatment of ongoing health problems
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, of the Quorum of the Twelve, has been hospitalized for “observation and treatment of ongoing health complications,” according to a statement released by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Aug. 3.
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BYU responds to religion professor's comments on race
BYU responded on Tuesday to comments made by Brother Brad Wilcox, second counselor in the Young Men General Presidency and BYU religion professor, about race and the priesthood.
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Church announces gradual reopening of temples
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the phased reopening of 17 temples, including the Provo and Provo City Center temples, starting May 11.
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Church announces sites for Orem, Taylorsville and McAllen temples
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the site locations for three temples on Wednesday, Dec. 11. These temples, which will be built in Orem, Utah; Taylorsville, Utah and McAllen, Texas, were first announced 10 weeks ago during an October General Conference session.
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First Presidency announces Saturday evening session of General Conference
The Priesthood session of the upcoming April General Conference will be replaced with a general session for all youth and adult members, the First Presidency announced in a letter to leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Nov. 22.
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Welcome back: Here's what you should know about what happened this summer
From campus construction and Church news to the Honor Code and sports, here is some of the news you might have missed while you were gone this summer.
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Church releases two new statements
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released two new statements this week.
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Couples can now be sealed in temple immediately after civil marriage
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that couples no longer need to wait a year after a civil marriage to be sealed in one of the Church's temples. (Church Newsroom)
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