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…
LDS Church to significantly alter hymn book; asks for original submissions
SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will significantly revise its hymnbook and children’s songbook and is asking members and nonmembers to submit original music for consideration. “We recognize the power that sacred music has…
How the LDS Church manages its finances
Josh Furlong, KSL.com SALT LAKE CITY — Like many religions around the world, the LDS Church relies on donations from its members to support the day-to-day operations of a growing church — a principle it calls “the law of tithing.”…
LDS Church Transfers 169 Missionaries Out of Nicaragua
Church spokesman Daniel Woodruff released the following statement on May 22: “Due to growing political instability in Nicaragua, the Church is in the process of transferring 169 missionaries out of that country. This includes 37 missionaries from the Nicaragua Managua…