2025 Statistical Report of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
During the April general conference, the Church published the statistical report for 2025. At the end of the year, the total membership was 17,887,212, with 91,835 new children of record during 2025, and 385,490 converts baptized. This is the highest number of...
Changes to the Sunday Class Meeting Schedule
Beginning the first week of September 2026, the class schedule during Church Sunday worship meetings will change. The two-hour block of meetings will continue with sacrament meeting and Primary as they are currently. However, for adults and youth, rather than...
Download an Updated March 2026 Chart of General Authorities and General Officers
An updated chart of General Authorities and General Officers is now available to download. The chart includes the new First Presidency, two recently called Apostles, and the Presiding Bishopric. An updated chart will also appear in the May 2025 Liahona magazine...
Utah Area YSA Conference, August 14-16, 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...
Caring For Those In Need Humanitarian Report 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:...
New Book: “Rise Up and Speak: Selected Discourses of Eliza R. Snow”
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...
Elder Clark G. Gilbert 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 Dallin H. Oaks and the other members...
New Presiding Bishopric Announced
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...
Church of Jesus Christ Announces 55 New Missions in 2026
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...
Who Is President Dallin H. Oaks?
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...
New First Presidency Announced for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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...
Security Resources and Safety Guidelines at Church
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...
Schedule of Events Honoring President Russell M. Nelson
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...
President Russell M. Nelson Dies at Age 101
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...Follow on social media