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Experience behind-the-scenes stories and interviews relating to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles ...
General Conference - Church News
By. Aimee Cobabe. Published 8 days ago. Lesson resources on Elder Karl D. Hirst’s October 2024 general conference message to prepare for elders quorum or Relief Society. See More Stories. The Church News’s mission is to record the news and growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the ministry of its leaders. Learn more.
Latest Stories - Church News
Here are nine stories from the Church News the week of Nov. 3-9. The Church advances health services in Chile and Paraguay. By. Emerson Manning. Published 11 hours ago. The Church has equipped hospitals in Paraguay and Chile with technology to enhance healthcare delivery, improve outcomes and expand vital services access.
What was Bethlehem like when Jesus was born? – Church News
Dec 19, 2022 · Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem, then, literally occurred in the shadow of Herod’s reign — within sight of Herodion — while at the same time posing a divine challenge to it by bringing forth the ultimate royal messiah born in the village of David. The monument and tomb of Herod the Great at Herodion, an artificial mountain and fortified ...
Podcast - Church News
The Church News podcast features President Holland and guest host Sheri Dew talking about his responsibilities as acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the joy of temple worship and Latter-day Saint youth. The Church News’s mission is to record the news and growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the ...
Timeline of President Russell M. Nelson’s life and ministry
Sep 5, 2024 · President Russell M. Nelson — who turns 100 on Sept. 9 — was set apart as the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 14, 2018, after serving 34 years in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He was a world-renowned heart surgeon and medical researcher before entering full-time Church service in 1984. Sylvia Webster, one of President Nelson’s nine daughters ...
Get to know Church’s new 36 new missions – Church News
Nov 8, 2023 · On Wednesday, Nov. 1, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced it would add 36 new missions worldwide, because of the increase of its missionary force to more than 72,000.. The 36 new missions will give the Church 450 missions worldwide — its highest-ever total.. To help its readers have a better sense of the new missions, the Church News is providing a little background of ...
Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ...
Feb 8, 2010 · This chronology gives a selected listing of important dates in Church history. Spring — In Joseph Smith's First Vision, in answer to his prayer that was motivated by his reading of James 1:5, Joseph was visited by the Father and the Son in what is now known as the Sacred Grove near his home in upstate New York.Jesus answered his question about which church to join, opening the door to the ...
States with the highest Latter-day Saint population – Church News
Jun 11, 2021 · By Church News Staff. Utah, American Samoa, Idaho and Wyoming are the U.S. states and territories with the largest percentages of their populations that are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Alberta is …
Utah temples: A look at the 28 Latter-day Saint temples - Church …
Mar 31, 2023 · A look at Latter-day Saint temples in Utah — 28 total, and going strong. In a state of 2.16 million members, the Church has 14 temples operating and another 14 under construction, under renovation or awaiting dedication. The St. George Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is shown Friday, March 24, 2023 in St. George, Utah.