LDS church would get sacred site, Martin’s Cove, under proposed BLM land trade now gaining steam
• A quarter century after the church’s attempted purchase fell flat, a renewed plan that would trade LDS land has emerged — and it’s garnering broad support. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com NATRONA COUNTY—Driving eastbound toward Martin’s Cove, Lloyd…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Reaches New Missionary Record
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now has more full-time missionaries serving than at any other time in its history. Approximately 88,500 full-time missionaries are serving worldwide, surpassing the previous high of just over 88,000 in 2014. This…
New Nonprofit Forms to Advance Long-Term Stewardship of Martin’s Cove
The following is a release from Wyoming Friends for Martin’s Cove – • Wyoming Friends for Martin’s Cove will pursue a Wyoming-led land trade allowing for the permanent stewardship of Martin’s Cove in exchange for historically rich lands adjoining Independence…
Lincoln County food banks receive 40,000 pounds of donated items
Leaders and volunteers from seven organizations gathered Wednesday, May 27 at the National Guard Readiness Center in Afton to unload a semi-truck filled with staple food products donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to five…
Food banks to receive truckload of staple foods
• Food shipment to arrive from LDS Bishops Storehouse All three of Star Valley’s food banks are slated to receive a shipment of food products from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of the Church’s America…
Open house and dedication dates announced for Montpelier Idaho Temple
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Montpelier Idaho Temple. A media day will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, followed by private tours…
Media Gets First Look at New Temple Square Visitors’ Center
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints previewed its new Temple Square Visitors’ Center to the media on April 13, 2026. This Christ-centered space is designed to help visitors understand the purpose of temples and rejoice in the life…
The Tabernacle Choir’s ‘Music and the Spoken Word’ Expands Reach to Millions Across Africa
• Broadcast now extends to more than 17 countries The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will present a special broadcast of “Music and the Spoken Word” on Sunday, April 19, 2026, marking a significant expansion of the weekly…
Elder Clark G. Gilbert Is Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Elder Clark G. Gilbert is the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, and ordained on Thursday, February 12, by President…
Remembering the Life of President Jeffrey R. Holland
President Jeffrey R. Holland, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at approximately 3:15 a.m. MST from complications associated with kidney disease, while surrounded…