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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 to...
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 City....
Infographic: How the Church Is Building Self-Reliance
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...
First Presidency Christmas Devotional, December 8, 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...
Single Senior Men May Now Serve Full-Time Missions
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...
Dates for 2025 Churchwide Broadcast Events
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...
October 2024 Church World Report
At general conference every six months, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issues an official World Report of Church news and events around the world. You can watch it in English below. The program is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French....
Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with Elder David A. Bednar and Sister Susan K. Bednar, November 3, 2024
Young adults are invited to attend a worldwide devotional for young adults on November 3, 2024, in the Americas, and on November 10 in other areas. Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Susan, will share messages specifically for...
President Nelson’s 100th Birthday Celebration Tonight at 4:00pm
President Russell M. Nelson turns 100 years old today. All are invited to commemorate his milestone birthday by gathering for a special home evening with family or friends to watch President Nelson's 100th birthday celebration. The 75-minute broadcast on September 9...
Growth of the Church from 1924 to 2024
When President Russell M. Nelson, 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was born on September 9, 1924, the Church was within the first 100 years of its 1830 organization. Today, as members of the Church prepare to commemorate the...
August 2024 Updates to Church’s General Handbook
The biannual updates to the Church’s General Handbook have been published online. The August 2024 updates are summarized below. Counseling Together in Elders Quorum and Relief Society Meetings. Added instruction that elders quorum and Relief Society members counsel...
President Nelson’s 100th Birthday Celebration on September 9, 2024
President Russell M. Nelson will turn 100 years old on Monday, September 9. All are invited to commemorate his milestone birthday by gathering for a special home evening with family or friends to watch President Nelson's 100th birthday celebration. The 75-minute...
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