by Church Newsroom | Jun 12, 2020
The Church has announced exceptions to the dress standards for young men serving as missionaries. Under the updated guidelines, the standard missionary attire is reemphasized, which includes a white shirt and tie and, in some areas, a suit coat. In approved teaching...
by Church Newsroom | Apr 22, 2020
From Church Newsroom: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes “in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law” (Articles of Faith 1:12). For many governments around the world, one of these...
by Church Newsroom | Dec 31, 2019
The following recap of the year 2019 was published in the Newsroom for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints takes seriously Jesus Christ’s charge to take His good news to “all nations” (Matthew 28:19). In...
by Church Newsroom | Nov 15, 2019
Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus Christ replaces 2010 version. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released a new, updated handbook of instructions for missionaries serving around the world. The handbook, “Missionary Standards for Disciples...
by Church Newsroom | Nov 7, 2019
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will place Giving Machines in 10 locations across the world this Christmas season, further expanding its efforts to #LightTheWorld by encouraging people to perform instant acts of service that make a difference in...
by Church Newsroom | Oct 14, 2019
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has updated its guidelines to help its leaders and members remain safe while on Church property. “Changing conditions around the world” are the impetus of this update, the Church’s Presiding Bishopric wrote in a letter...
by Church Newsroom | Sep 30, 2019
The social media accounts of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continue to unify to improve usage of the correct name of the Church and simplify the Church’s social media presence. The Church Newsroom Facebook and Instagram accounts have merged with the...
by Church Newsroom | Jul 18, 2019
The following is from the article “Church Leaders Receive Information on New Global Youth Initiative” in the Church’s Newsroom: A notice has been sent to leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints providing information on the...
by Church Newsroom | May 6, 2019
New policy sets single global standard The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that a civil marriage between a man and a woman will no longer necessitate waiting a year for that couple to be to married (or sealed) in a...
by Church Newsroom | Mar 5, 2019
News release from the Church Newsroom “Changes to Emphasize the Correct Name of the Church of Jesus Christ” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the name of the Church Latter-day Saints believe came by revelation from the Lord Jesus Christ...
by Church Newsroom | Mar 4, 2019
A new Church policy now allows patrons to use cell phones and other electronic devices in the temple office for printing Family Ordinance Requests and family name cards. Otherwise, cell phones and other electronic devices should be turned off and placed in a locker...
by Church Newsroom | Feb 11, 2019
From the Church’s Newsroom series “2018 Year in Review”: According to the Pew Research Center, young adults worldwide are less religious by a number of measures. The same can be said, according to Barna, of the generation behind them, commonly known...
by Church Newsroom | Dec 18, 2018
Global effort offers opportunities to follow the Savior From “Service Emphasized in 2018 ‘Light the World’ Initiative” in the Church Newsroom. A global Christmas initiative launched by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encourages people...
by Church Newsroom | Oct 5, 2018
The world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir is changing its name to “The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.” The name modification follows an August 2018 statement by President Russell M. Nelson requesting the use of the full name of The Church of Jesus Christ of...