Members’ Help Needed to Create Gospel Messages Online
“More needs to be done to increase awareness of, access to and confidence in trusted resources by Latter-day Saints and seekers of truth,” said Elder Kevin W. Pearson of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he spoke today at the FairMormon Conference.
Church Announces 2019 Mutual Theme for Youth
The Church has announced that the Mutual theme for 2019 is “If ye love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15).
3 Compliments That Hurt Women More Than Help Them
One of the first things my best friend heard from her mother as she hugged her in the Salt Lake City airport, missionary pack still in hand and nametag still pinned to her sweater, was, “Honey, I am so proud of you. A year and a half surrounded by French dishes and all those crepes, and you stayed so thin!”
LDS Woman Taken for $1 Million by Online Dating Scam Speaks Out to Help Others Find Healing, Stay Safe
No one would have guessed that Debby Montgomery Johnson, a former paralegal, Air Force intelligence officer, and bank teller, would be taken for over a million dollars by a scammer on an online LDS dating site. In fact, no one would even know if she hadn’t spoken up about it. Debby could have continued to hide behind her smile, keeping her secret buried deep.
Sister Oaks feels ‘urgency’ for Primary Children’s Hospital help
MayLee Homer’s fingers traced around her ears where oxygen tubes typically hang.
Mesa Temple project could obliterate historic district
The Mormon church’s extensive redevelopment plan west of the iconic Mesa Temple arrived in a shroud of anger and mistrust among some residents over the demolition of seven small houses dating back to the 1940s in the Temple Historic District.
When Justin Bieber Received a Book of Mormon
Shortly after Justin Bieber released his first full-length album, which featured “Baby” and took the world by storm—debuting at or near number one in several countries—Bieber received an unexpected gift: a Book of Mormon with two testimonies written inside.
LDS Church’s Ronald A. Rasband throws first pitch at Angels game
Elder Ronald A. Rasband, member of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, has quite the arm.
Former Reedley High valedictorian suing district over religious discrimination
A former Reedley High School student is now suing the Kings Canyon Unified School District along with several other people over a First Amendment violation.
Draper Scout rescued from Wyoming mountains, reunited with family
A small group of people searching for a missing Draper teentold him it was “a miracle” they found him Sunday night, the teen recalled Monday.
The Heartbreaking Story Behind Dan Reynolds’s Rainbow Ring
Dan Reynolds wears two rainbow rings on his hands as reminders of the need to fight for LGBT equality.
How Mormon pop stars are using their music to support LGBT issues
Their hymnbook has more than 300 songs, singing is an integral part of their worship services from childhood on, and members of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir are ambassadors for the faith who’ve performed at presidential inaugurations and once won a Grammy for their rendition of “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” On Saturday, as another sign of their love of music, more than 30,000 people packed into the University of Utah’s Rice-Eccles Stadium for a festival put on by Imagine Dragon’s lead singer Dan Reynolds, the biggest Mormon pop star today.
Star sings more than Broadway at Provincetown’s Art House
Patrons expecting Broadway tunes Saturday night at a show starring actor/singer Will Swenson got some terrific renditions of those, but also much more.
Church Responds to Man Engaged in Hunger Strike to Protest Youth Bishop’s Interviews
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints responded to a former LDS bishop who launched a hunger strike over the weekend. Sam Young began the hunger strike Friday night to protest Church policies regarding interviews with children and youth.
What We Know About Joseph Smith’s Dog + How It Protected Him in Jail
It is a little-known fact that Joseph Smith owned a white English Mastiff named Old Major. Major was given to the prophet at Zion’s Camp by an 80-year-old member of the camp, Samuel Baker, who feared for Joseph’s safety.
Memorial Service held for Elizabeth Salgado, but family won’t have closure until her murder is solved
Dozens of loved ones and friends gathered at the Windsor Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Saturday to remember the life of Elizabeth Salgado.
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland rededicates St. George LDS Tabernacle
Community members and general authorities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered at the St. George Tabernacle on Saturday to celebrate its rededication after two years of renovations.
LDS Golfer Becomes Only Player in the World to Finish in the Top 10 at Masters, U.S. Open, and British Open
Mormon professional golfer Tony Finau became the only man to finish in the top 10 at the Masters, the U.S. Open, and the British Open this year, an incredible feat that was almost cut short by an unexpected injury.
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