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Religion

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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Featured

The First Presidency urges against "straight ticket voting"

By Joel Leighton
June 16, 2023 12:00 AM
A letter issued by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites U.S. members to assess political candidates' integrity and avoid voting 'straight ticket.'
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Campus

Church leaders share Christmas messages at 2022 First Presidency Christmas Devotional

By Claire Ricks
December 05, 2022 12:00 AM
Church leaders shared messages of Christ and the meaning of Christmas during the 2022 First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional.
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Religion

Temples will gradually return to full operation

By Emma Gadeski
March 15, 2022 12:00 AM
Temples around the world will gradually return to normal operation now that more people are immunized. Face mask requirements and capacity restrictions will be eliminated.
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Nation

Supreme Court blocks Biden’s vaccine mandate for large private companies, BYU still enforces

By Sadey Rose Nevin
January 21, 2022 12:00 AM
Starting Jan. 20 BYU is requiring attendees of indoor public events on campus to present proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to gain access to the event venue, despite the Supreme Court's recent block of President Biden's nationwide vaccine mandate.
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Religion

Church releases Temple Square renovation update, completion now set for 2025

By Emma Gadeski
December 13, 2021 12:00 AM
The First Presidency anticipates the Salt Lake Temple and Temple Square renovations will be completed in 2025, according to an update released on Dec. 13. The previous expected completion year was 2024.
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Religion

Church members respond to urging from the First Presidency to get the COVID-19 vaccine

By Ally O'Rullian
October 13, 2021 12:00 AM
Editor’s Note: This story was part Universe Live’s October magazine show forThe Daily Universe Magazine.
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Religion

First Presidency asks members to wear masks in temples

By Lindsey Reese
September 22, 2021 12:00 AM
A new statement released by the First Presidency is asking members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to wear masks while doing temple work.
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Campus

Masks will be required on campus for fall semester

By Ingrid Sagers
August 20, 2021 12:00 AM
BYU announced that faculty and students will be required to wear face masks on campus in classrooms, any indoor space and other areas when directed beginning in the fall semester.
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Religion

First Presidency again urges members to protect themselves from COVID-19

By Jeff Salcedo
August 12, 2021 12:00 AM
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints once again urged members to take necessary measures to protect themselves from COVID-19 in a news release on Thursday.
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Religion

First Presidency announces return of Saturday evening General Conference sessions

By Jeff Salcedo
July 27, 2021 12:00 AM
The First Presidency announced the return of Saturday evening General conference sessions in a new format through a news release on Tuesday, July 27.
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Featured

Temple Square renovations in full swing as Conference approaches

By Kristine Kim
April 01, 2021 12:00 AM
Leer en español: Continúan renovaciones en la Manzana del Templo mientras se acerca la Conferencia General
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Religion

October General Conference to be held virtually

By Karina Andrew
June 04, 2020 12:00 AM
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced in a letter on June 4 that the upcoming October General Conference will be online-only, following April's virtual format.
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Religion

Church cancels 2020 youth camps and conferences, pageants

By Emma Benson
April 30, 2020 12:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the cancellation of youth camps, conferences and pageants worldwide due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Religion

Church releases instructions for administering ordinances during pandemic

By Alicia Matsuura
April 17, 2020 12:00 AM
The First Presidency released information on April 17 to provide guidance and resources in administering Church ordinances in a time of global disruption.
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Local

General Conference to be held 'via technology' after COVID-19 outbreak

By Jenny Goldsberry
March 11, 2020 12:00 AM
All sessions of the April 2020 General Conference will be held without the usual crowds in attendance at the Conference Center, according to a letter from the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles released Wednesday morning.
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Religion

Some missionaries will not report to MTC amid COVID-19 outbreak

By Karina Andrew
March 11, 2020 12:00 AM
Missionaries assigned to report to the Provo or Preston, England, Missionary Training Centers on or after March 16 will be trained remotely by video conference, the First Presidency announced in a Church news release Wednesday morning.
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Religion

Church takes precautions against Coronavirus

By Sadey Rose Nevin
February 29, 2020 12:00 AM
The Church is taking cautionary steps against the Coronavirus, including discouraging international travel to the April 2020 General Conference, postponing or reassigning missionaries to certain countries and adjusting Sunday and temple worship schedules in high-risk areas.
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