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LDS Church now offering sleeveless garments for members in warmer climates

This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission –  SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is now offering sleeveless garments for members in hot and humid climates, according to a…

Harmonizing Sacred Past and Future: A Look at the Salt Lake Temple’s Interior Renovation

• The renovation project honors history and better accommodates sacred worship for generations When visitors enter the newly renovated Salt Lake Temple, they will step into a holy space that honors the pioneer past and better accommodates the worship of…

Wyoming’s second temple opening in Casper

  •Temple to be dedicated Nov. 24 by Elder Cook of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles. By Jan Moody, SVI Media   The Open House for the Casper Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will come to…

Judge rules in favor of LDS temple

  By Buzzy Hassrick Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints won its lawsuits to build a proposed controversial temple in Cody, according to a judge’s decision issued Monday. The opponents…

Angel Moroni statue replaced on Star Valley LDS Temple 

  The Angel Moroni statue that sits atop the Star Valley Wyoming Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Afton was replaced early Tuesday morning after being struck by lightning this spring. Crews operated two cranes…

LDS Church announces new medical school for BYU

• Medical School will draw students from U.S. and around the world and seek collaborative relationships with various institutions in Utah The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following announcement: Brigham Young University…

Tragic Accident Claims Two Missionaries in North Dakota

The following statement was released on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, by Sam Penrod, a spokesperson for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the tragic deaths of two missionaries…

LDS Church announces 15 new temples

In concluding the Sunday afternoon and final session of the April 2024 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced 15 new temples to be built around the world. He said, “Here…

Responsibility and Ownership of Sacred Sites and Historic Documents Transfer to Church of Jesus Christ

• Acquisitions include Kirtland Temple, historic buildings in Nauvoo and manuscripts of Joseph Smith’s translation of the Bible A joint statement from Community of Christ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A Frequently Asked Questions and Appendix has been released….

Missionary from Sugar City dies suddenly while serving in New Jersey

This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – SUGAR CITY — A Sugar City young man serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Jersey died suddenly Saturday morning. Elder…