by Larry Richman | Mar 23, 2026
The Utah Area Young Single Adult (YSA) Conference (which ran in the summers of 2023, 2024, and 2025) is returning August 14-16, 2026. This year’s event will include Christ-centered devotionals, interactive workshops, service projects, and social events. Utah young...
by Larry Richman | Mar 10, 2026
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released its “Caring for Those in Need 2025 Report,” which details the Church’s welfare, self-reliance, humanitarian aid, emergency relief, and volunteer service during the year . Here is a brief summary:...
by Larry Richman | Mar 6, 2026
A new book from the Church Historian’s Press features 52 of Eliza R. Snow’s most powerful and timeless discourses. The book Rise Up and Speak: Selected Discourses of Eliza R. Snow shows the breadth of her service and leadership in The Church of Jesus Christ of...
by Larry Richman | Feb 12, 2026
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 Dallin H. Oaks and the other members...
by Larry Richman | Nov 14, 2025
The First Presidency has named W. Christopher Waddell the new Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Todd Budge will serve as First Counselor, and Sean Douglas will serve as Second Counselor. This announcement fills the gap left by Elder...
by Larry Richman | Oct 27, 2025
As increasing numbers of young members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints choose to serve full-time missions, the Church announced the creation of 55 additional missions, beginning July 1, 2026. The 55 new missions will be created by adjusting the...
by Larry Richman | Oct 15, 2025
President Dallin H. Oaks was named yesterday as the 18th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a prophet chosen by God to lead the world today. He is a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who strives to strengthen families...
by Larry Richman | Oct 14, 2025
President Dallin Harris Oaks was announced today as the 18th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has chosen President Henry B. Eyring and President D. Todd Christofferson to serve with him as First and Second Counselors in the...
by Larry Richman | Oct 13, 2025
The Church has issued to leaders the following instructions regarding security and safety at church: Our meetinghouses are sacred spaces where all should feel welcome and safe to connect with our Savior Jesus Christ and with each other. Following the recent tragic...
by Larry Richman | Sep 29, 2025
The Church has announced the events related to the passing of President Russell M. Nelson. When he passed away on September 27, 2025, he was, at 101 years of age, the world’s oldest leader of a global faith organization. Editor’s Note (October 2, 2025): Tickets...
by Larry Richman | Sep 28, 2025
The Church has issued the following statement: “With sorrow we announce that Russell M. Nelson, beloved President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away peacefully shortly after 10 p.m. MDT today [September 27] at his home in Salt Lake...
by Larry Richman | Mar 12, 2025
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints helps people build self-reliance in several ways, such as through free courses, lifelong learning, and projects and volunteer work. For example, the Church offers free self-reliance courses in more than 100 countries to...
by Larry Richman | Nov 18, 2024
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites individuals, families and friends to participate in the First Presidency’s annual Christmas devotional on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. The devotional will...
by Larry Richman | Nov 1, 2024
The Church has announced expanded missionary opportunities for single members of the Church age 40 and older. Single men 40 and older may be called as full-time senior missionaries if they do not have dependent children living at home. Those who serve in this capacity...
by Larry Richman | Oct 21, 2024
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released its 2025 schedule of Churchwide broadcasts and other recorded resources, which are listed in the table below. Stake and ward leaders should reference this schedule as they plan events for 2025. Details about...