Salt Lake Temple Time Capsule Is Opened 128 Years Later
————— The laying of the Salt Lake Temple capstone was a seminal event in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One newspaper account describes “the crush, the enthusiasm, and the widespread interest” occurring on Temple…
Lawton appointed Thayne Municipal Judge
————- ◆ Legal career includes, California, Wyoming and Asia. The Town of Thayne has appointed Larry Lawton to serve as the municipal judge. The appointment covers a legal career that has included private and government assignments over 50 years. “What…
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Admitted to Hospital
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has confirmed that Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in the church, has been admitted to the hospital. Church Spokesman Eric Hawkins said Holland was…
LDS October Conference to be held virtually
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a letter from the First Presidency on Thursday June 4 stating that the semi-annual conference of the church would be held virtually once again as it was in April. The letter…
LDS Church to release some missionaries from service due to virus concerns
With nine different buildings from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Star Valley area and dozens of missionaries contributing to the organization throughout the world, the LDS Church has released new information regarding missionary service in…
(Video) New Renderings Released for Salt Lake Temple Renovation
Beginning on December 29, the Salt Lake City Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be closed for extensive renovations which are expected to day approximately five years. In advance of the temple’s closure at the…
Missionary Passes Away in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the following statement from spokesman Daniel Woodruff on the passing of a missionary in Central Africa: “We are saddened to share news of the passing of a young missionary. Elder Hermann Keredjim…
LDS Church announces changes to baptism procedure
In a letter preceding the semi-annual conference which will take place later this month, the leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints noted a few changes to the baptism procedure. “I testify of the importance of the…
LDS missionaries now have more options to communicate with families
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced an update to guidelines regarding communication between full-time missionaries and their families. The announcement was made on Friday, February 15, 2019. Effective immediately, missionaries may communicate with their families on…
LDS missionaries will now receive mission calls online rather than in the mail
The following is a news release from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Young men, young women and senior couples preparing to serve as full-time missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of…