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Welcome back to the Hall! This week, we’ve got legal scholar Nathan Oman hanging out with us to talk about his new book, Welding Another Link (out now from Kofford Books).
Instead of one long, heavy academic argument, Nate’s book is a great collection of shorter essays. We get into his own life experiences and chat about what it actually means to live as a person of faith today. We talk about what it was like growing up right here in Salt Lake City, and how he balances those local roots with the wider world.
One of my favorite parts of this episode is a great story about Nathan’s friendship with an Orthodox Jewish professor. Nathan actually buys his friend’s alcohol every Passover to help him keep his religious commitments—it’s a fascinating look at how we can bond with people of other faiths. We also get into the story behind the book’s title and why he chose it.
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And of course, we wrap things up with the traditional three questions! You’ll get to hear about his current calling teaching early morning seminary, his absolute dream calling, and what he loves most about being a Latter-day Saint.
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Link to Nathan’s Previous Episode 864
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It’s time for another episode of The Cultural Hall! This week, we’re sitting down with Chad Nielsen. Trent over at Kofford Books pitched him to us as a “true Renaissance man,” and honestly, the shoe fits. By day, Chad works at a biotech research company in Salt Lake, but his real passion is geeking out over Latter-day Saint history.
We’re talking about his new book, A Barn Full of Angels, a project that was 13 years in the making. It’s a deep dive into the life of his ancestor, Zerah Pulsipher. Even if you don’t immediately recognize the name, you know his impact: Zera is the guy who chopped through river ice in New York in the dead of winter to baptize Wilford Woodruff.
Chad walks us through Zerah’s wild life, from his time leading the Kirtland Camp to trying to run a cattle operation out in the harsh, unpredictable terrain of Southern Utah’s Shoal Creek. We also don’t shy away from the messy stuff—we get into Zerah’s ecclesiastical trial with Brigham Young over an unauthorized plural marriage that ultimately led to his release from the First Quorum of the Seventy.
Links & Resources:
- Grab your copy of A Barn Full of Angels by Chad Nielsen over at Kofford Books.
- Got a guest idea or a story we need to hear? Shoot us an email: contact@theculturalhall.com.
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In this episode, we explore a wide range of topics from cookie science and church news to community initiatives and personal stories, providing insights and inspiration for everyday life.* Cookie making as chemistry and science * Church news and community initiatives * Mental health awareness and suicide prevention * Leadership in faith and community service * Innovative church programs and events The post Crumbl – The Savior of Cookies? AoN 1057 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
Having Carol Lynn Pearson in The Cultural Hall for Episode 229 was one of those experiences that sticks with you long after the microphones are turned off. She is a poet, a playwright, and a pioneer in so many ways.
- True love means showing up when it’s hardest One of the most moving parts of our conversation was Carol Lynn detailing her 12-year marriage to Gerald Pearson. When he came out to her as gay, they navigated an amicable divorce, but their story didn’t end there. When Gerald contracted AIDS in the early 1980s, Carol Lynn brought him into her home and cared for him until he passed away. She taught me that true, Christlike love isn’t bound by traditional expectations. It’s about recognizing that “the same heart beats in every human breast” and showing up for the people we care about, no matter what.
- Bet on your own voice Before she was a household name in our culture, she was a young writer whose poetry couldn’t get traction with traditional publishers. Instead of giving up, she and Gerald borrowed $2,000 from a credit union, self-published her first book of poems, and convinced the BYU bookstore to sell it on consignment. It ended up selling hundreds of copies a month. Her story is a powerful reminder that if you feel a calling to create, you shouldn’t wait for a gatekeeper to give you permission.
- We desperately need the arts to keep our humanity intact Carol Lynn made a beautiful point about the balance between the sciences and the humanities. While we absolutely need the sciences to run the world, she emphasized that the human family desperately needs the arts and creativity to survive emotionally. When we dismiss the arts as “impractical,” we lose the very things that bring stability, empathy, and balance to our heads and our hearts.
- We have to be brave enough to confront our cultural “ghosts” Her latest book, The Ghost of Eternal Polygamy, tackles an incredibly painful and often ignored subject. Carol Lynn didn’t write it to tear people down; she wrote it because she saw the very real, modern-day pain this lingering doctrine causes women and men today. She taught me that we cannot heal if we refuse to look at the things causing us pain. It takes immense courage to look at a cultural “ghost” and say, “We need to do better.”
- You can advocate for change without walking away Through all of the friction, the heartbreak, and the difficult conversations she has sparked regarding the LGBTQ+ community and women’s inequality, Carol Lynn has maintained her faith and her place in the community. She didn’t let the pain drive her away. Instead, she chose to use her voice to carve out a safer, more compassionate space for the marginalized people sitting in the pews right next to us.
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- Temple Visitors Center Dedicated
- Nauvoo Illinois Temple
- Dedicated June 27, presided by Gerrett Gong
- Map of property owners (2020)
- Nauvoo Illinois Temple
- Groundbreaking scheduled
- Tulsa Oklahoma Temple
- August 22, 2026, presided by Pedro X. Larreal
- Coeur d’Alene Idaho Temple
- August 29, 2026, presided by Hutch U. Fale
- Maceió Brazil Temple
- October 10, 2026, presided by B. Corey Cuvelier
- Victoria British Columbia Temple
- August 22, 2026, presided by James E. Evanson
- Site Announced:
- 4.7-acre site located on Mantle Heights Road in Langford
- Rendering Released:
- Single-story temple of approximately 11,400 square feet
- Originally published in the local press when it went up for approval.
- Tulsa Oklahoma Temple
- Rendering Released
- Spanish Fork Utah Temple
- 80,000 square feet, three story, granite colored temple with dual spires
- Spanish Fork Utah Temple
- Temple Sites Revealed
- Campo Grande Brazil Temple
- 5.6-acre property located northeast of the intersection of Avenida Nelly Martins and Rua Cigana in the Carandá Bosque neighborhood of Campo Grande.
- 11,300-square-foot, single-story temple
- Goiânia Brazil Temple
- 5.54-acre property located northwest of the intersection of Avenida Rio Verde and Rua Capitão Breno in the Loteamento Faicalville neighborhood of Goiânia.
- 18,850-square-foot, single-story temple
- Medellín Colombia Temple
- 3.05-acre property located at Carrera 52 #4-96 in the Guayabal neighborhood of Medellín
- single-story temple of 10,471 square feet and an accompanying ancillary building.
- Campo Grande Brazil Temple
- Temple Leaders Called
- Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple
- Peresia Mark Peteru and Ruta Luafatasaga Peteru,
- Popondetta Ward, Sydney Australia Hebersham Stake
- Peresia Mark Peteru and Ruta Luafatasaga Peteru,
- Port Vila Vanuatu Temple
- Robert Harry Simpson and Jinny Atele Beatrice Poutoa Simpson,
- Wattle Grove Ward, Liverpool Australia Stake
- Robert Harry Simpson and Jinny Atele Beatrice Poutoa Simpson,
- Fort Worth Texas Temple
- Tommy Lawrence Hamilton and Debra Diane Prather Hamilton,
- North Richland Hills Ward, Hurst Texas Stake
- Tommy Lawrence Hamilton and Debra Diane Prather Hamilton,
- Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple
- Construction Updates
- Bengaluru India Temple
- Possible end of construction delay, which started 18+ months ago
- Initial Site work for new temples:
- Cincinnati Ohio Temple
- Colorado Springs Colorado Temple
- Osaka Japan Temple
- Lone Mountain Nevada Temple
- “Big Bird” name given to the crane
- Salt Lake Temple
- Base isolation system fully in place
- Finishing touches and additional Interior photos released
- Historic exterior doors re-installed
- Recommend desk skylight
- Carpet in Celestial Room.
- New benches in the Assembly Hall
- Mural-less endowment rooms
- “Celebration” Resources for congregations
- Bengaluru India Temple
- Calendar of temple events
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“Joseph’s story is a profound masterclass in patience, faith, and trusting in God’s timing, even when the immediate circumstances don’t make sense to the outside world.”
In this powerful episode, Richie T sits down with Joseph Freeman Jr., a historic figure in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Following the June 1978 revelation announcing that all worthy male members could receive the priesthood regardless of race or color, Brother Freeman became the first man of black African descent to be ordained an elder in the Melchizedek priesthood. He shares his incredible life journey, his conversion story, and what it was like to live through a monumental moment in Latter-day Saint history.
Episode Timeline & Chapters
Early Life and Family An introduction to Joseph’s upbringing, his family roots, and the foundation of his faith prior to discovering the restoration.
The 1978 Revelation & Receiving the Priesthood Joseph recounts his personal, firsthand experience when the 1978 priesthood revelation was announced, and what it felt like to be ordained shortly thereafter.
Conversion, the Army, and Finding Love How his path crossed with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while serving in the military, meeting his wife, his decision to be baptized, and the opposition he faced from loved ones.
Joining the Church Under the Restriction Joseph deeply reflects on his mindset when he originally chose to join the Church, knowing at the time that he would not be able to hold the priesthood or enter the temple.
Reading the Book of Mormon The spiritual impact of reading the Book of Mormon for the first time and how it solidified his testimony.
Baptism and Early Church Experiences What it was like navigating his early days as a Black member of the Church in the 1970s prior to the revelation.
Temple Sealing by Thomas S. Monson The beautiful experience of being sealed to his family in the temple by then-Apostle (and future Church President) Thomas S. Monson.
In the Lord’s Due Time A brief look into Joseph Freeman’s published book documenting his life, faith, and historic ordination.
The Cultural Hall Ending Questions Richie puts Joseph through the traditional final questions asked of every guest in the Hall.
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Episode 13 & 14: Mitch Mayne (The Combined Interview)In this newly combined episode from the archives, we’re putting parts 1 and 2 of my interview with Mitch Mayne into one single episode.
If you’ve been around the Hall for a while, you know this is the exact interview that completely shifted what The Cultural Hall is all about. Mitch made national headlines when he was called to serve as the executive secretary in his local ward bishopric in San Francisco while living openly as a gay man.
We skip the mainstream news soundbites and get into the real, messy, and beautiful human story. We talk about what it actually looks like to navigate Latter-day Saint culture, deep personal faith, and LGBTQ+ identity from inside a local ward.
We talk about:
- The Call to Serve: How his bishop approached him, the internal wrestling Mitch went through before saying yes, and how local leadership supported the decision.
- Living Authentically: Mitch’s personal journey of coming out, deciding not to hide who he is, and finding a way to still give his talents to his faith community.
- The Ward’s Reaction: What happened in the hallways after he was sustained, and how the “Mo-dar” (Mormon Radar) handles cultural expectations.
- Changing the Conversation: How we can move past polarized internet arguments and focus on Christ-centered empathy at the local level.
- The Turning Point for the Show: Why this specific interview opened the doors for us to tackle the nuanced, complicated, and historically quiet topics in the LDS world.
Links & Resources:
- Check out Mitch’s work and advocacy at MitchMayne.com.
A quick note from Richie: Pardon our dust on this one! This is from the early days when the podcast was still finding its footing. Thanks for rolling with the early audio quirks and technical growing pains—the message and the conversation are absolutely worth it.
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The Cultural Hall | Episode 54: Richie T. SteadmanOriginal Release Date: August 17, 2012
Host/Guest: Richie T. Steadman/Britty Marie/Rob Ferre
Episode OverviewRichard Thomas Steadman. Or is it Rick Steadman? Or Richie T. Steadman? Or just plain Richie T.?
If you are a “lifer” (a loyal, long-time listener of The Cultural Hall), you probably feel like you know a little bit about the man behind the microphone. But in this special episode, the tables turn. Richie steps out from the host’s chair to share his own story, uncovering parts of his life and journey that may completely surprise you.
From his roots being “born of goodly parents” to the deep-seated motivation behind creating The Cultural Hall, Richie opens up about his life, his mission, and the navigating of his own dark times.
In This Episode: The Many Names of Richie T.: A look at the different identities and chapters of Richard Thomas Steadman’s life, and how he became the person he is today. * The Origin Story: What truly makes Richie tick? He shares his upbringing, his background, and his foundational experiences in the LDS community. * Mission Memories: Richie reflects on his time as a missionary, with a few laughs and insights into being remembered by companions as one of the funniest elders in the field. * The Vision for The Cultural Hall: Why build this community in the first place? Richie discusses the passion, the drive, and the purpose behind launching the podcast. * Navigating the Dark Times:* A vulnerable, unfiltered look at the personal struggles and difficult seasons Richie has faced along the way, proving that behind the humor and high energy is a deeply human story.
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- HEART OF THE MATTER1A. Record-Breaking Missionary Numbers — Pres. Oaks at New Mission Leader SeminarAt the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders (June 18–21, Provo MTC), President Dallin H. Oaks announced that the Church will soon have the largest number of full-time missionaries in its history, surpassing the current 87,000+ serving worldwide. The surge is driven by the first wave of 18-year-old sister missionaries (following the November policy change lowering the minimum age from 19) and the addition of 55 new missions in July, bringing the global total to 506.
President Oaks outlined three characteristics defining the restored Church: (1) the fulness of doctrine (including eternal marriage between a man and a woman); (2) priesthood authority and keys; and (3) a unique testimony of Christ grounded in modern revelation and the First Vision. Sister Kristin Oaks also spoke, sharing six core truths missionaries teach.
- Source: Church Newsroom, June 20, 2026
- Note: Strong potential for discussion on what ‘only true and living church’ means in a pluralistic world — Richie angle?
1B. New Hymn ‘Welcome Home’ — The Story Behind ItComposer Andrea Brett explains how a 2017 encounter with Demetrius O’Neal — a recent convert serving as a greeter at a Spokane ward on a snowy Sunday morning — inspired her hymn ‘Welcome Home,’ now published in the new Hymns for Home and Church. Brett submitted 10 pieces when the global hymnbook was announced in 2018; this was the only one she’d written before the call. She received confirmation of its selection in February 2025, then had a full-circle moment when she and O’Neal sat near each other at the April 2025 General Conference as the Tabernacle Choir performed it. O’Neal’s name appears in the hymn’s tune name as a tribute. The hymn is now translated and sung globally.
- Source: Church Newsroom / Richie’s document
1C. Family History Records Are a ‘Sacred Thread’ — Elder Bragg at International Archivists CongressElder Mark A. Bragg, General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Church’s Family History Department and FamilySearch International, was a keynote speaker at the III Congress of Archivists: Digital Archive Expo (DA-EXPO), held June 8–12 in Astana, Kazakhstan. He called family history records ‘the thin but sacred thread’ tying people together across generations, and argued that records are ‘in a very real sense, witnesses.’
Elder Bragg framed the digital revolution in genealogy in moral terms: for most of history, access to records was shaped by ‘proximity, resources and specialized knowledge,’ but today a record created in one place can be preserved in another, indexed in a third, and discovered by someone on the other side of the world. ‘The reach is astonishing. The speed is breathtaking. The possibilities are almost beyond measure.’ He also said that ‘access is an act of kindness’ — records only fulfill their divine purpose when they are found, understood, and used. His core message: preserving memory is an act of hope. ‘It says that the past is not dead to us and that the future deserves more than fragments.’
- Source: Church News, June 17, 2026
- Angle: Great ‘quiet but meaningful’ story — LDS family history going global and leveling the playing field for genealogy worldwide.
1D. America Gives — All 50 States Receive Food DonationsThe Church completed a milestone in its ‘America Gives’ initiative by delivering a shipping container of food to Hilo, Hawaii — marking all 50 states reached. The initiative aims to deliver 250 truckloads of food nationwide in 2026 to celebrate the U.S. 250th anniversary. In Hawaii, the food went to The Food Basket, distributed to 10 local nonprofits. Notably, 42% of residents on the island of Hawaii face food insecurity — the state’s highest rate. Rosie Rios, chair of America 250 and former U.S. Treasurer, praised the milestone. Local Methodist pastor Ted Lesnett said recipients will know ‘when they were hungry, someone cared.’
- Source: Church Newsroom / Richie’s document
1E. Church Donates $250,000 NZD to Christchurch Anglican Cathedral RebuildThe Church announced a NZ$250,000 donation (June 19, 2026) toward the restoration of Christchurch’s iconic Anglican Cathedral — damaged in the February 2011 earthquake. Elder Peter F. Meurs (Pacific Area President) and Anglican Bishop Peter Carrell presided at the announcement. The donation comes as the project faces a $45M funding shortfall and an overall $219M budget. The Christchurch City Council has offered $15M contingent on government and Anglican Church matches. Notably, a New Zealand Buddhist community made a similar gift in 2023 — the LDS donation continues a cross-faith pattern of support for the heritage project.
- Source: Richie’s document
- Angle: Rare and heartwarming — LDS funds an Anglican cathedral. Good interfaith story.
1F. Central America Humanitarian Blitz — 5 Projects, 500,000+ PeopleIn late May and early June 2026, the Church announced five humanitarian projects across Central America (with Sister J. Anette Dennis, First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, representing the Church). Projects include: the ‘Windows of Light’ eyecare program in El Salvador (350,000+ screenings to date); safe water access for 250,000+ in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua (with UNICEF); nearly 750 computers/tablets donated to 66 educational institutions in Guatemala; and medical equipment for the ‘La Mascota’ children’s hospital in Nicaragua.
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Source: Church Newsroom, June 2026
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FAITH & DOCTRINE2A. President Christofferson in Philadelphia & TorontoA busy week of ministry for President D. Todd Christofferson: He offered the invocation at Becket’s Canterbury Medal Gala in Philadelphia (multifaith event celebrating religious liberty), alongside Elder Gary E. Stevenson and others. The group also visited the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall — fitting, ahead of America’s 250th. Christofferson reflected on D&C 101 and the Constitution’s purpose to protect ‘all flesh.’ From Philadelphia, he and Sister Christofferson traveled to Toronto, meeting 250+ missionaries in the Canada Toronto Mission weeks before it divides into three missions (Toronto West, Toronto East, and Montreal). He also spoke to hundreds of LDS youth, with one — Amelia Fischer — saying ‘no amount of words can describe how I felt tonight.’
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Source: Richie’s document / Church Newsroom
2B. BYU Scholar Study: Religion Adds 7.6 Years to LifeThe BYU Wheatley Institute is releasing three reports analyzing 3,000 of the most scientifically rigorous studies (culled from 60,000+ papers by Duke University) on religion and health. Key findings: 33/34 studies show improved social health; 10/11 show improved mental health; 7/8 show improved physical health. Regular worshippers live an average of 7.6 years longer (up to 13.7 years longer for African Americans). A ‘landmark finding’: 256 studies show religion prevents/aids recovery from substance abuse (vs. 6 showing negative impact). Author Loren Marks recommends public health frameworks treat religious involvement like exercise recommendations.
- Source: Richie’s document
2C. Elder Soares Testifies in the PhilippinesElder Ulisses Soares completed a two-week ministry in the Philippines (mid-May 2026), meeting with 600+ young single adults in Cebu, 450+ in Quezon City, and 340+ missionaries at the Philippines MTC. His recurring message: ‘His arms are extended to all of us.’ The Philippines has more than 905,000 Latter-day Saints — the Church’s fourth-largest national membership. Two new temples were also dedicated in the Philippines this month: the Davao Philippines Temple (Elder Renlund, May 3) and the Bacolod Philippines Temple (Elder Andersen, May 31).
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Source: Church Newsroom, June 17, 2026
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CULTURE & CURIOSITIES3A. LDS Author in Everyman’s Library — A FirstBYU biology and bioethics professor Steven L. Peck has reportedly become the first Latter-day Saint author included in the prestigious Everyman’s Library series (publishing canonical English fiction since 1906). His 2012 novella A Short Stay in Hell — a philosophical horror story about a Mormon man condemned to an afterlife library containing every possible book — went viral on BookTok and found a new audience. A literature historian noted: ‘No Mormon or Mormon-adjacent writer that I know of has ever been featured in this prestigious series.’ The Salt Lake Tribune covered the story, noting the irony that a theological horror story marks one of the most significant moments in LDS literary history.
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Source: Salt Lake Tribune / Richie’s document
3B. The Sasine Family — 40 Countries Before Age 1Keith and Chelsea Sasine, an LDS couple stationed in Germany (Keith is an Army oral surgeon), made history in November 2025 by taking their youngest daughter Mia to 40 countries before her first birthday (March–November 2025), using a Honda Odyssey for European road trips. The family of six (including Izzy, 10; Abby, 9; and John, 4) attends local wards wherever they travel — a faith anchor the couple says strengthened their testimony and taught their kids the importance of the Sabbath globally. They’re planning a move to Colorado Springs in 2026.
- Source: Richie’s document
3C. Jen Affleck (Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) Expecting Baby #4Jen Affleck, 27-year-old star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Dancing with the Stars alum, announced June 18 that she and husband Zac Affleck are expecting their fourth child. She shared the news on Instagram captioned ‘Chapter Four. 🤍’
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Source: Richie’s document
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CONTROVERSY CORNER4A. Mormon Stories vs. The Church — Counterclaim FiledBig development: On June 22, 2026, John Dehlin and the Open Stories Foundation filed their legal response and counterclaim to the Church’s April 17 trademark/copyright lawsuit. Dehlin argues the Church doesn’t own the word ‘Mormon’ and is weaponizing IP law to silence critics. Core arguments: (1) ‘Mormon’ belongs to the public and covers 400+ sects tracing to Joseph Smith; (2) the Church may have legally abandoned the trademark by publicly disavowing the word in 2018 (President Nelson called its use ‘a victory for Satan’). Dehlin notes he made substantial concessions in mediation (orange logo, removed imagery, added disclaimers) but refused to drop ‘Mormon’ from the show name or issue a verbal disclaimer on every episode. First Amendment implications are significant if the Church prevails.
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Source: Mormon Stories press release, June 22, 2026; Slate, Axios, Deseret News
- Note: The church’s position is nuanced — they say it’s about branding confusion, not content. Dehlin says it’s about silencing criticism. Good panel topic.
4B. Former Bishop Charged with Molesting Boys — Released on $920,000 BailMichael Delar Morris, 76, a former Latter-day Saint bishop from the Livermore, California area, was released from jail on $920,000 bail (May 28) — eight days after charges were filed. He faces 18 felony counts including lewd acts on a child, with allegations covering four boys abused in the early 1990s–2000 during church youth group activities. Locations include his home, victims’ homes, vehicles, and the church building. Morris pleaded not guilty June 10; next court date is August 6.
- Source: Richie’s document
4C. Op-Ed: ‘The LDS Church Must Do More to Protect Children’Survivor Karla Forest published an op-ed in the Salt Lake Tribune (June 17) calling on the Church to adopt a worldwide policy requiring mandatory background checks for all callings involving children and youth — Primary, nursery, Young Women, Young Men, etc. The author notes the UK already implements safeguarding requirements including background screening, and asks why that standard isn’t global. The piece cites FLOODLIT investigations showing individuals with known abuse histories were allowed continued access to children. Key ask: members petition bishops and stake presidents directly, and push for mandatory reporting laws.
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Source: Salt Lake Tribune, June 17, 2026 (op-ed by Karla Forest)
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SPORTS5A. AJ Dybantsa — TONIGHT is the NightTonight is the 2026 NBA Draft (Round 1 at Barclays Center, Brooklyn). BYU’s AJ Dybantsa — the 19-year-old freshman phenom who led the nation in scoring (25.5 PPG) — is the projected #1 overall pick. The Washington Wizards hold the top pick. Dybantsa averaged 25.5 pts, 6.8 reb, 3.7 ast on 51% shooting in 35 games, earning consensus First-Team All-American and Big 12 Freshman of the Year honors. He plans to finish his BYU mass communications degree online while in the NBA. If drafted #1, he’d sign a four-year, $67.1 million rookie deal — and become the first #1 overall pick in BYU history.
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Source: Deseret News, NBA.com, CBS Sports, June 22–23, 2026
- LIVE TONIGHT — may want to reference on air since draft is June 23
5B. BYU Football Recruiting — Jaxson Rex CommitsThree-star LDS athlete and legacy recruit Jaxson Rex (6’1′, WR/athlete) committed to BYU football June 21, choosing the Cougars over UCLA. Rex is a member of a prominent BYU football family: his uncle Byron Rex was a BYU All-American TE, cousin Isaac was the starting TE in 2020–21, and cousin Preson Rex is a current BYU running back. Rex is ranked 89th in the 2027 class (per 247Sports composite). He plans to serve a mission before enrolling.
- Source: Deseret News / Lawless Republic, June 21, 2026
5C. BYU Track — National ChampionsBYU had a strong showing at the NCAA Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon (June 10–11): Carter Cutting opened the meet with a strong performance for BYU, and Ben Barton claimed the national title in the men’s decathlon on Day 2.
- Source: BYU Daily Universe, June 10–11, 2026
5D. Parker Kingston Rape Case Dismissed — State Plans to RefileOn June 18, Judge Jay Winward dismissed the first-degree felony rape case against former BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston — without prejudice, meaning charges can be refiled. Background: Kingston, BYU’s leading receiver last season (66 rec, 924 yds, 5 TDs), was charged in February 2026 following a year-long investigation. He has maintained his innocence and pleaded not guilty. BYU removed him from the team and university at the time of the charges.
The dismissal came after prosecutors requested a continuance to September, citing the alleged victim’s documented medical condition preventing her from participating in trial proceedings. The judge denied the continuance, noting concerns the victim may not be ready even by September, and cited Kingston’s right to a speedy trial. The Washington County Attorney’s Office stated it intends to refile. The alleged victim’s family said the ruling “shattered” her trust in the justice system: “The fight for justice for our daughter will continue.” Adding controversy: a video posted on X appeared to show Kingston training with BYU wide receivers days before the dismissal — BYU Athletics said it was not an official team activity and that they “responded appropriately” upon learning of it.
- Source: ESPN, ABC4, KUTV, Deseret News, June 18–19, 2026
- Note: Prosecutors had also previously sought to disqualify Judge Winward, arguing he gave Kingston preferential treatment by factoring in his athletic career when setting trial dates.
5E. Texas Tech QB Controversy Puts LDS Player Will Hammond in the SpotlightThe messy Brendan Sorsby gambling saga at Texas Tech has an unexpected LDS subplot. Sorsby — the high-profile transfer QB who was set to earn $5M+ this season — was found to have placed thousands of online bets over four years, including wagers on his own Indiana team. The NCAA declared him permanently ineligible, but a Texas judge granted him an injunction to play. After weeks of legal chaos (the Big 12 sued Texas Tech, Texas AG Ken Paxton got involved, the NCAA appealed), Sorsby ultimately decided to enter the 2026 NFL Supplemental Draft and exit the program.
That clears the way for Will Hammond — a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Austin, Texas — as the likely starting quarterback for the defending Big 12 champion Red Raiders. Hammond is recovering from a torn ACL suffered in October 2025 and is projected to return around Week 3. He had a standout performance last September when he stepped in for the injured Behren Morton and led Texas Tech to a 34-10 win over Utah. Hammond has said he plans to serve a mission “when I’m old and retired” — for now, he has a Big 12 title to chase. Coach Joey McGuire on his two recovering QBs: “Will Hammond is coming back from an ACL. He is recovering from an injury. Brendan Sorsby is recovering from an addiction.”
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- Temple Dedications
- Bacolod Philippines Temple – #217
- Dedicated May 31st, by Neil Andersen
- 6th Temple in the Philippines (3rd this year)
- Dedicatory Prayer
- Temple District: 14 stakes, 7 districts (another temple in Iloilo planned)
- Willamette Valley Oregon Temple – #218
- Dedicated June 7th, by Dieter Uchtdorf
- Landscape of Oregon reminds him of Germany
- 3rd temple in Oregon
- Dedicatory Prayer
- Temple District: 9 Stakes
- Dedicated June 7th, by Dieter Uchtdorf
- Yorba Linda California Temple – #219
- Dedicated June 7th, by D Todd Christofferson
- 9th temple in California
- Dedicatory Prayer
- Temple District: 9 Stakes
- Bacolod Philippines Temple – #217
- Temple Open Houses
- Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple
- Media day on June 10th, guided by Mathias D Held
- First temple in the state of Minas Gerais
- Interior Photos:
- Designs draw inspiration from local Portuguese tile patterns, with geometric and floral motifs reflecting regional cultural influences.
- On the ceiling and friezes, decorative painting features circular mandala patterns.
- Art-glass windows, inspired by traditional Portuguese tile patterns common in Minas Gerais, display white, yellow and various shades of blue.
- Cleveland Ohio
- Media Day on June 15th, lead by Elder Mathias Held
- Reflections of the Kirtland Temple
- Painting in Foyer featuring Kirtland Temple
- Interior Photos:
- featured is the design of Ohio’s state wildflower, the white trillium, which has three-petaled white blossoms.
- Hues of blue, green, red, coral and gold reflect the hillside of Lake Erie at sunrise and the buildings along East 4th Street.
- Art-glass windows incorporate diamond patterns and botanical motifs that reflect Cleveland’s architectural heritage.
- San Diego Temple
- Neil Anderson and I. Raymond Egbo attends Media day on June 15th
- Located prominently on the I-5 corridor, originally dedicated in 1993 by Gordan Hinkley during Ezra Benson administration.
- Renovations focused on replacing art glass windows that were suffering from heat damage and cracking. Stains removed from the “Marble-crete” exterior to help it shine.
- Cafeteria and dining room converted to worker breakroom and marriage waiting area. Two smaller sealing rooms combined into one.
- Interior Photos:
- Eight pointed star, (double square) throughout the building (not intended for any specific religious symbol)
- Octogonal center staircase, Baptistry room, and Brides room
- Wood Lattice ceiling and chandelier in lobby
- Atrium in Center of Building, makes spire and Moroni visible
- Spiral Staircase with center star motif
- Two story celestial room with vaulted ceilings
- Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple
- Temple Renovation announced
- Apia Samoa Temple
- Closing for extensive renovations on December 23rd
- Burned down and rebuilt in 2005
- Apia Samoa Temple
- Temple Opening announced
- Modesto California Temple
- Media Day: October 13th
- Open house: October 16-31
- Dedication: November 22nd, presided by Quentin Cook
- Modesto California Temple
- Groundbreakings
- Springfield Missouri Temple
- Held June 6th, presided by Aroldo B Cavalcante
- Missoula Montana Temple
- Held June 6th, presided by Jose A Teixiera
- Huntsville Alabama Temple
- Announced for August 15th, presided by John D Amos
- Naga Philippines Temple
- Announced for August 8th, presided by Steven D Shumway
- Springfield Missouri Temple
- Temple Renderings released (late)
- Santos Brazil Temple
- Two-story, white art deco style with curved spire
- Greenville South Carolina Temple
- White, Colonial style building with a silver spire
- Santos Brazil Temple
- Temple Site Announced
- Hamburg Germany Temple
- 1.4-acre site where the meetinghouse for the Hamburg Ward is located at Wartenau 20, Hamburg, Germany
- Hamburg Germany Temple
- Temple Leaders
- Modesto California Temple
- David Lewis White and Cynthia Lee Hansen White, Orchard Park Ward, Modesto California Stake
- Knoxville Tennessee Temple
- Richard G. Youngblood and Katherine Youngblood, Lafayette Branch, Chattanooga Tennessee Stake
- Modesto California Temple
- Updates
- Price Utah Temple
- Possible Temple Site?
- Utah State University Board approves sale of property to Church
- Block with two soccer fields
- Rosario Argentina Temple
- Elder Bednar meets with mayor of Rosario
- Rexburg Idaho Temple
- Closed briefly for HVAC issues
- Fairview Texas Temple
- Town launches “pressure campaign” against the church
- SLtrib piece
- Salt Lake Temple
- More tickets released for “inside a temple” experience
- Volunteer Applications available
- Price Utah Temple
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- emple Announcement
- Otavalo Ecuador Temple – #385
- Announced in a Thursday meeting by Juan Pablo Villar with Elder Renlund presiding on the stand
- Audience audible reaction
- Long history of church in Otalavo, since the 1960s
- Around 10% of the population is on the church roles
- 3rd Temple in Ecuador, Otalavo isn’t even in the top 35 cities
- 3 stakes in a town pop of 41k or 115k in canton area
- Additional stakes in Ibarra, Esmeraldes, and Pasto (Colombia)
- Otavalo Ecuador Temple – #385
- Temple Dedications
- Davao Philippines Temple – #215
- Dedicated May 3rd, presided by Dale Renlund
- Fifth Temple in the Philippines (14 planned)
- Dedicatory Prayer
- 19 stakes, 10 districts in temple district
- Lindon Utah Temple – #216
- Dedicated May 3rd, presided by Henry B Eyring
- 7th in Utah County, 23rd in Utah. (32 planned)
- Dedicatory Prayer
- 17 Stakes in temple district
- Davao Philippines Temple – #215
- Temple Open Houses and Dedications Scheduled
- Yorba Linda California Temple
- D Todd Christofferson will dedicate the temple on June 7th
- Montpelier Idaho Temple
- Media Day: September 8th
- Open House: September 10-26
- Dedication: October 18th by???
- Caribbean of the rockies
- Cody Wyoming Temple
- Media Day: August 21st
- Open House: August 27-September 12th
- Dedication: October 25th by???
- Wichita Kansas Temple
- Media Day: September 21st
- Open House: September 24-October 10
- Dedication: November 1 by Patrick Kearon
- San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple
- Media Day: September 21st
- Open House: September 24-October 10
- Dedication: November 1 by Dale Renlund
- Yorba Linda California Temple
- Temple Groundbreaking scheduled
- Santos Brazil Temple
- August 1st by Ronald M Barcellos
- Santos Brazil Temple
- Temple rendering released
- Rapid City South Dakota Temple
- 11,800 sq foot temple
- Brown brick exterior with steeple similar to the Fort Collins CO Temple
- Rapid City South Dakota Temple
- Temple Site announced
- Rosario Argentina Temple
- 1.59-acre property located on the city block bordered by Güemes, Santiago bis, and Alvear bis streets
- Downtown site near the Paraná River, appears to be the site of a former food truck park.
- Caldwell Idaho Temple
- 19.2-acre parcel located southwest of the intersection of West Orchard Avenue and South Florida Avenue in Canyon County
- Large farm field located just outside of Caldwell
- Site originally reported a year ago
- Multi-story, 82,000 sq ft temple
- 19.2-acre parcel located southwest of the intersection of West Orchard Avenue and South Florida Avenue in Canyon County
- Greenville South Carolina Temple
- 8.8-acre property located south of the intersection of Independence Boulevard/Ponders Road and Roper Mountain Road in Greenville
- Green field with a fence
- Single-story, 18.850 sq ft temple
- 8.8-acre property located south of the intersection of Independence Boulevard/Ponders Road and Roper Mountain Road in Greenville
- Rosario Argentina Temple
- Temple Leaders Called
- Wichita Kansas Temple
- Brian Lee Rawson and Linda Christine Glines Rawson of the Derby Kansas Stake
- Wichita Kansas Temple
- Construction Updates
- Coeur d’Alene Idaho Temple
- Preliminary Site work underway
- More approvals granted
- Bakersfield California Temple
- Environmental report draft submitted
- Residents submit comments
- Fairview Texas Temple
- Fairview Mayor asks church to reconsider temple height as construction begins.
- Kevin G Brown holds an interfaith devotional in Duncanville
- Buenos Aires Argentina City Center Temple
- Legal injunction overturned
- Vice President of Argentina weighs in
- Salt Lake Temple
- First Presidency tours the Salt Lake Temple
- First colored photo of the Holy of Holies published
- President Oaks recovering from hip replacement surgery on April 15th
- More art glass installed
- Deseret Voices Podcast with Mckay Coppins
- New Visitors Center opens to the public
- Open house tickets available September 1st
- Coeur d’Alene Idaho Temple
- Other
- Lehi Tabernacle
- City Building
- Plaque commemoration
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The Church’s Expanding Global Identity & $25M UNICEF Donation
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated $25 million to UNICEF’s Child Nutrition Fund (CNF), a global initiative aimed at preventing and treating childhood malnutrition.
• Doubled Impact: Thanks to a matching challenge announced in 2025, the Church’s donation will generate an additional $25 million, bringing the total financial impact to $50 million.
• Target & Scope: The contribution is part of an ongoing partnership with UNICEF that began in 2013. The funds will support nutritional programs for mothers and young children—specifically targeting areas like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, the Philippines, and Sierra Leone—with the broader goal of helping the fund reach 320 million women and children annually by 2030.
The First Presidency Tours the New Humanitarian Center Ahead of Dedication
This facility is part of the Church’s effort to follow the second great commandment: “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
On Friday, May 22, 2026, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints toured the Church’s new Humanitarian Center in Salt Lake City, ahead of its upcoming dedication.
Purpose: Built to support the commandment to “love thy neighbour,” the center serves a dual purpose: providing job training, language courses, and employment counseling to help individuals overcome employment barriers, while also preparing and distributing global humanitarian supplies.
Public Open House: Runs from June 1 through July 23, 2026 (Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.). Visitors can participate in hands-on service, such as assembling kits or sorting clothes.
Attendance: Visitors are encouraged to schedule a time via the Temple Square app or by calling 801-240-5954, though walk-ins are welcome.
Harvard Global Flourishing Study Compares Latter-day Saints Internationally
The recently released Harvard Global Human Flourishing Study, which surveyed over 200,000 people across 22 countries, reveals that religious service attendance is globally linked to higher levels of overall well-being—and Latter-day Saints are no exception. When analyzing the U.S. data, the study found that Latter-day Saints scored highly on the overall “flourishing index” (which measures happiness, health, meaning, character, relationships, and financial stability), while those with no religious affiliation scored the lowest.
• Highest Church Attendance: Latter-day Saints reported the highest rate of weekly religious service attendance at 65%, outperforming Evangelicals (59%) and Pentecostals (53%).
• Mental Health and Happiness: The group demonstrated remarkably low levels of depression (8.5%) compared to atheists and agnostics (19%). Additionally, 30% of Latter-day Saints reported being “highly happy,” which is roughly double the rate of those distant from faith.
• Family and Spiritual Support: Latter-day Saints reported the highest rates of feeling loved by their mother (94%) and father (90%) while growing up. Furthermore, 89% reported finding immense strength and comfort from their religion.
• The Challenge of Community Criticism: On the flip side, 11% of Latter-day Saints reported feeling that their religious community was critical of them. While this number is statistically identical to other high-expectation faiths (like Baptists and Evangelicals), the article notes it highlights an ongoing need for the culture to shift from judgment to Christlike love, a priority recently emphasized by Church leadership.
Diplomatic Relations: Elder Bednar Meets With the President of Chile
Elder David A. Bednar, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held an official meeting with Chilean President José Antonio Kast at the La Moneda Presidential Palace on Monday, May 18, 2026.
• Core Topics: The discussion centered on strengthening families, supporting youth, protecting religious freedom, and fostering cooperation between governments and faith communities.
• Church Initiatives: Elder Bednar highlighted several Church programs designed to help the rising generation develop faith, purpose, and practical skills. These included the For the Strength of Youth program, various youth service and leadership experiences, and the BYU–Pathway Worldwide educational program.
Women Leaders Discuss Discipleship and Service at Annual Luncheon
On Monday, May 11, 2026, roughly 200 current and former women leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered for their annual emeritus luncheon at the Church Office Building in Salt Lake City. The meeting brought together past and present general presidencies and advisory councils from the Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society organizations to discuss discipleship, service, and organizational updates.
• Young Women Age-Group Names: Leaders discussed the spiritual meaning behind the newly introduced Young Women age-group names. Former Young Women General President Elaine S. Dalton praised the change, noting that the titles—Builders of Faith (ages 12–13), Messengers of Hope (ages 14–15), and Gatherers of Light (ages 16–17)—give young women a strong identity rooted directly in Jesus Christ.
• Enduring Sisterhood: Attendees, including 93-year-old Joy Sansom (who served on the Young Women general board from 1961 to 1972), celebrated the lifelong bonds, shared memories, and enduring sense of community fostered by their years of joint church service.
Bishops and Youth: One-on-One Ministering Supports Better Relationships
During a recent Instagram Live broadcast, the Young Men General Presidency addressed the common question of whether ward-level Young Men presidencies—discontinued in 2020—will ever return. Led by General President Timothy L. Farnes and his counselors, Brother David J. Wunderli and Brother Sean R. Dixon, the presidency clarified that the change is permanent and explained the spiritual and structural reasons behind keeping the responsibility on local bishoprics.
Church Communications Releases Inside Look Video of Provo MTC
With the rise in full-time missionary applications and the creation of more missions worldwide, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has produced a video offering prospective missionaries and their families an inside look at how missionaries are trained. The 21-minute video, titled “What It’s Really Like at the Missionary Training Center,” was released on YouTube on May 17.short, fun, and heartfelt interviews with missionaries.
Volunteers and Performers Needed for Salt Lake Temple Celebration
SALT LAKE CITY— Temple Square volunteer applications are opening ahead of the highly anticipated Salt Lake Temple Celebration and the LDS Church Visitors’ Center opening, where the SLC Temple open house reservation date will be announced. Temple Square is seeking “exceptional volunteers who want to help guests feel welcomed, supported, and inspired throughout the celebration.”
• When to Apply: Volunteer applications will be available starting in June 2026. When the application window opens, Temple Square will share the link and additional details for the application process..
• Eligibility & Shifts: Volunteer roles are open to anyone 16 years old and older from all backgrounds and experience levels, with some assignments requiring specific skills. Some roles are able to accommodate accessibility needs. Volunteers are asked to serve for a minimum of eight weeks. Most roles require standing for many hours. Shifts will last between three and four hours. A variety of shifts are available for people to choose from, but specific roles and requirements will be announced in June.
• Performers Needed: In addition to general assignments, Temple Square is in need of specialized performers for the celebration. Some experiences will include opportunities for young musicians, vocalists, or cultural performers. Details will be shared as plans develop.
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God’s children are searching in greater numbers for answers and hoping for miracles as they look to Jesus Christ for relief. On ‘Temple Bound,’ hosted by Will Humphreys, explore how temples offer not just solace but also powerful tools for navigating these turbulent times through faith in Jesus Christ. Tune in every Monday to hear Will Humphreys engage with guests who bring inspiring stories, profound teachings, and insights into accessing divine guidance through temple service. Each episode promises to enrich your understanding and strengthen your connection to the Savior in unique and transformative ways. Whether you’re seeking answers, yearning for peace, or in need of a miracle, ‘Temple Bound’ is your weekly spiritual refuge, helping you anchor your soul to the Savior. Join us on this sacred journey to deepen your faith and discover the blessings of temple worship.
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- New Temple Announcement
- Marysville Washington Temple
- Announced by Hugo E Martinez at a devotional at the Marrysville stake center (in Lake Stevens) on Sunday April 19th)
- More candid reaction Photos
- Located 40 miles north of the temple in Bellvue
- Seventh Temple in Washington
- 7-8 stakes in north Washington
- Meanwhile, the church is consolidating meetinghouses in the area
- Kirkland Temple?
- Announced by Hugo E Martinez at a devotional at the Marrysville stake center (in Lake Stevens) on Sunday April 19th)
- Marysville Washington Temple
- Temple open house begins
- Willamette Valley Oregon Temple
- Media day on April 20th
- Interior Photos Released
- Design motifs draw inspiration from the lush Pacific Northwest landscape and features the mountain laurel and repeating prism patterns. Art-glass windows highlight the green vegetation and blue water of the nearby McKenzie and Willamette rivers.
- Open through May 9th
- Yorba Linda California Temple
- Media day on April 27th
- Interior Photos Released
- Art-glass patterns use palm elements and rondels inspired by Spanish Mission architecture, along with custom jewels and hues of green, blue, soft white, orange and yellow.
- Open through May 23rd
- Willamette Valley Oregon Temple
- Temple dedications and open houses announced
- Lindon Utah Temple
- Dedication: May 3rd, presided by Henry B Eyring
- Ephraim Utah Temple
- Media Day: August 31st
- Open House: September 2nd to 19th
- Dedication: October 11th, presided by Ronald Rasband
- Lindon Utah Temple
- Temple groundbreakings
- Teresina Brazil Temple
- April 18th, presided by Ciro Schmeil
- First in the state of Piauí, serving 9 stakes or districts in Piauí and Maranhão.
- Springfield Missouri Temple
- Scheduled for June 6th, presided by Aroldo B. Cavalcante
- Teresina Brazil Temple
- Temple rendering released
- Buenos Aires City Center Argentina Temple
- Updated Rendering
- Previous design had a taller steeple
- Church Involved in a Legal dispute
- Updated Rendering
- Buenos Aires City Center Argentina Temple
- New Temple Leaders Called
- Cody Wyoming Temple
- Jerry Michael Snyder and Clarlyn Ellen Workman Snyder, Worland 1st Ward, Worland Wyoming Stake
- Montpelier Idaho Temple
- Bart Orr Christensen and Cherie Lynn Bullock Christensen, Grace 3rd Ward, Grace Idaho Stake
- Cody Wyoming Temple
- Temple visitors center dedication announced
- Nauvoo Illinois Temple
- Dedication on June 27th, presided by Gerrit Gong
- Nauvoo Illinois Temple
- Construction Updates
- Wichita Kansas Temple
- Anticipated to Open Later this Year
- Cincinnati Ohio Temple
- Groundbreaking coming soon?
- Cleveland Ohio Temple
- First full-service temple in the area.
- Wichita Kansas Temple
- Statistics
- Updated list of the countries without temples and the most church members
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Torn: Why People We Love Are Leaving the Church and What We Can Learn From Them, featuring a compelling foreword by Steve Young. The book will be available on Amazon in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats. When the official website, tornbyjeffstrong.com, goes live on release day, it will be your main hub to learn more about Jeff, access bonus content, read testimonials from trusted Latter-day Saints, and score special discounts available only during the first 30 days. You can actually head to the site to get a head start by reading the introduction and first two chapters completely free. Be sure to follow @tornbyjeffstrong on Instagram and check out the Facebook page for the latest research insights, endorsements, and updates on the book.
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- Salt Lake Temple Renovation Updates
- New Temple Visitors Center to Open to the public
- West Wing: Christus Statue
- East Wing: Temple Cutout model with moving walls
- Basement: Temples around the world and “Inside a Temple”
- Press Conference with Dieter Uchtorf and Emily Belle Freeman
- To Open to Guests on May 18th
- Now full through July
- More to open up on June 1st
- Inside the temple tour requires a reservation
- Download the Temple Square app
- To Open to Guests on May 18th
- New Art Glass
- New Statues
- New Children’s exhibit
- 7-day a week Open house
- Official Dates: April 5, 2027 – October 1, 2027
- Being called a “celebration” instead of an open house
- New Temple Visitors Center to Open to the public
- Open house begins
- Davao Philippines Temple
- Media day on March 23rd
- Attended by nearly 100 press members
- Local Coverage
- Interior Photos Released
- “Traditional Filipino piña embroidery — a textile woven from fibers of the pineapple plant and often accompanied by local flora and geometric artisan designs”
- Through April 10th
- Media day on March 23rd
- Bacolod Philippines Temples
- Media day on April 13th
- General Authority seventies address media
- Local Coverage
- Interior Photos Released
- “Exterior and interior patterns draw inspiration from Filipino barong shirt designs, with colors from local flora, like the bird of paradise and native lilies.”
- Through May 2nd
- Media day on April 13th
- Davao Philippines Temple
- Open House and Dedications scheduled
- Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple
- Media Day: June 10th
- Open House: June 13th to 27th
- Dedication: August 16th, presided by TBA
- Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple
- Media Day: August 24th
- Open House: August 27th to September 12th
- Dedication: October 11th, presided by Gerritt Gong
- Managua Nicaragua Temple
- Media Day: September 7th
- Open House: September 10th to 26th
- Dedication: October 18th, presided by Ronald Rasband
- Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple
- Groundbreaking
- Huehuetenango Guatemala Temple
- March 14th, presided by Patricio M. Giuffra
- Missoula Montana Temple
- Announced for June 6th, to be presided by José Teixeira
- Huehuetenango Guatemala Temple
- Temple Exterior Renderings
- Vienna Austria Temple
- Two-Story building of 15,300 sq ft
- Rectangular floorplan without a steeple or spire
- Culiacán Mexico Temple
- Single-Story building of 10,000 sq ft
- Square floorplan, spanish colonial style, terracotta cupula
- Vienna Austria Temple
- Temple Sites
- Charlotte North Carolina Temple
- Site RELOCATED to 7.7 acres located at 5926 Mathews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina.
- Previous site in Weddington (25 minutes south)
- Site RELOCATED to 7.7 acres located at 5926 Mathews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina.
- Charlotte North Carolina Temple
- New Temple Leaders
- Smithfield Utah Temple
- Michael Lee Staheli and Linda Ann Gardner Staheli
- Neiafu Tonga Temple
- Tukia-’I-Vava’U Havea and Linita Fekitoa Havea
- Smithfield Utah Temple
- Construction Updates
- Cody Wyoming
- Man arrested for threatening to kill construction workers
- Temple night light neighborhood drama
- Coeur d’Alene Idaho Temple
- Design Review Commission meeting
- Viña del Mar Chile Temple
- Viña del Mar Ward commemorates last Sunday’s service in the current meetinghouse. Which is being prepared for demolition to prepare the temple site.
- Lubumbashi DRC Temple
- Christus statue placed outside temple
- Freetown Sierra Leone Temple
- Will have a children’s playground equitment
- Cody Wyoming
- Church Units in 2026
- Stakes
- 22 Opened or formed from Districts
- 9 Discontinued (all in Utah)
- Districts
- 6 Opened
- 1 discontinued
- Stakes
- 2025 Statistical Report Highlights
- Most convert baptisms ever (passing 1990)
- New Children of Record continues to flat line or decline
- Teaching missionaries at a high (except for the age drop years) – 78,569
- 4.9 converts per teaching missionary (highest since 2011 (5.1))
- 94 new stakes, 7 discontinued
- Net increase of 370 congregations
- Countries with biggest gains and losses
- 44 countries with at least a 10% annual growth rate
- First ever year of membership decline in the United States
- Net decrease of 186 (rounds to -0.00% rate)
- This is despite a 17% growth in converts
- Membership records don’t take in the full picture
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Emily Susan Pack is a singer-songwriter, comedian, and social media personality known for her humorous and faith-focused music, particularly within the Latter-Day Saint (LDS) community. Based in Mesa, AZ, she creates relatable, often comedic, songs that blend storytelling with heartfelt themes. She has a large following on platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
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John C. Giles (born 1960) is an American attorney and Republican politician who served as the 40th Mayor of Mesa, Arizona, from 2014 until 2025. A Mesa native, Giles earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Brigham Young University and his Juris Doctor from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. In addition to his political career, he is a practicing lawyer at Giles & Dickson and an adjunct law professor.
Giles first entered local politics as a member of the Mesa City Council from 1996 to 2000, which included a stint as Vice Mayor. He was elected Mayor in a 2014 special election and served two full terms before reaching his term limit in 2025. During his tenure, Giles focused heavily on community and infrastructure improvements. His key achievements include leading the “Off the Streets” program to combat homelessness, championing the Mesa College Promise to provide free community college to residents, and securing federal grants to expand electric vehicle infrastructure and public transit.
Though a member of the Republican Party, Giles gained national attention for his willingness to cross party lines. He endorsed Democrat Mark Kelly for the U.S. Senate in 2022 and served as co-chair of the Arizona chapter of Republicans for Harris during the 2024 presidential election, even speaking at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Outside of politics and law, Giles is a dedicated athlete who has completed multiple Ironman competitions and Boston Marathons. He also hosts It’s Always Cool in Mesa, a podcast highlighting the city’s culture and history. He and his wife, Dawn, have five children and eight grandchildren.
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A Viral LDS Love StoryTikTok creator Kami Skolmoski recently captured the internet’s attention with a ten-part video series detailing how she fell in love with, and eventually married, her Mormon mission companion. The article highlights both the romance of her story and the complex realities of being a queer person raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS).
Key Highlights of Kami’s Journey: Meeting on a Mission: Kami and her now-wife, Heysell, met in 2018 during their LDS mission in California, where Kami was actually assigned to be Heysell’s trainer. * Personal Struggles: Kami openly shared the hardships of her mission, which included battling an eating disorder, struggling with her mental health, figuring out her sexuality, and eventually being sent home early. * From Roommates to Wives: The two later reconnected as roommates at Brigham Young University in 2020. They eventually realized they were in love, proposed to each other in the summer of 2024, and eloped in Cannon Beach, Oregon in early 2025. * A Nuanced Relationship with Faith: Despite the LDS church’s anti-LGBTQ+ policies, Kami still considers herself Christian and occasionally attends church. She credits this to a deeply supportive local community that never turned its back on her. * Advocacy Over Institution:* Kami maintains that she answers to God, not the church. She chooses to stay somewhat connected to her faith roots so she can act as an ally and advocate for other queer members navigating similar paths.
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- Temple Dedication
- Harare Zimbabwe Temple – #214
- March 1st, presided by Gerrit Gong
- Elder Dube left in Salt Lake
- Former Cultural Hall Guest (780) Sean Connolly profiled by Church News
- First Temple in Zimbabwe, 9th in Africa – Last Monson Temple!
- Temple District: 23 stakes, 6 districts in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, and Zambia
- Dedicatory Prayer
- Harare Zimbabwe Temple – #214
- Temple Open House Begins
- Lindon Utah Temple
- Media day on March 9th. Led by Jorge T Bacerra
- Open House through April 11th (except general conference)
- Interior Photos Released
- Two baptistries
- Linden Tree motifs throughout
- Green, white and pink, with complementary blue, yellow and gold
- Lindon Utah Temple
- Temple Dedications and Open Houses Announced
- San Diego California Temple
- Media Day: June 15th
- Open House: June 18th to July 11th
- First Time open to the public in 33 years
- Rededication: August 23, 2026 by TBD
- Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple
- Media Day: August 12th
- Open House: August 15th to 22nd
- Dedication: August 30, 2026 by Patrick Kearon
- Healthcare Facilities with church donations open
- Cleveland Ohio Temple
- Media Day: June 15th
- Open House: June 18th to July 3rd
- Dedication: August 16, 2026 by David Bednar
- Cupula at Last!
- Torreon Mexico as well.
- San Diego California Temple
- Temple Groundgreakings
- Fairview Texas Temple
- Stealth groundbreaking on February 21, 2026
- Presided by Jonathan S. Schmitt of area presidency
- not announced due to the “sensitive” nature of the temple.
- Teresina Brazil Temple
- To be held on April 18, 2026, presided by Ciro Schmeil
- Fairview Texas Temple
- Temple Site Announcements
- Norfolk Virginia Temple
- 23 acre site at Harbour View Boulevard and Bridge Road in Suffolk, VA
- Temple Rendering Released
- Naga Philippines Temple
- 9.11-acre site located in the Concepcion Grande neighborhood of Naga
- Temple Rendering Released
- Santiago Philippines Temple
- 14.47-acre site located east of Camella Isabella Main Road in the Malvar neighborhood of Santiago
- Temple Rendering Released
- Iloilo Philippines Temple
- 7.7-acre site located along Circumferential Road 1 at its intersection with Green Meadows Avenue in the Tacas neighborhood of the Jaro district of Iloilo City
- Temple Rendering Released
- Rapid City South Dakota Temple
- 4.86-acre site at the northeast corner of Mount Rushmore Road and Moon Meadows Drive in Rapid City, SD
- Norfolk Virginia Temple
- Temple Name Announcement
- Houston Texas South Temple
- Be known on the records of the church as the Fort Bend Texas Temple
- Name of the county as well as the address in Missouri City, TX
- Be known on the records of the church as the Fort Bend Texas Temple
- Houston Texas South Temple
- New Temple Leaders
- Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple
- César Augusto Hernández Galindo and Marie Judith Peñate Escobar
- Monte María Ward, Guatemala City Mariscal Stake
- César Augusto Hernández Galindo and Marie Judith Peñate Escobar
- Managua Nicaragua Temple
- Johnny Cristobal Andino Delgado and Lucia del Carmen Tiffer Ramírez
- Rene Polanco Ward, Managua Nicaragua Villa Flor Stake
- Johnny Cristobal Andino Delgado and Lucia del Carmen Tiffer Ramírez
- Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple
- Construction Status
- Heber Valley Utah Temple
- Drilling of 20 wells
- Colorado Springs Colorado Temple
- City Council approves temple in (8-0) vote, denying a citizen’s appeal
- The church considered a 2-story temple, but chose a 1-story out of respect to the community.
- Most comments were in favor, while only a few were opposed
- Springfield Missouri Temple
- Preliminary Construction occuring
- Manhattan New York Temple
- Catholic media outlet covers story of Italian travertine quarry being used for temple renovation
- Temple Square
- Conference Center Closure beginning March 1st
- Exception for general conference, TABCATS concerts and Luz de las Naciones
- “This operational pause is essential to allow project teams to execute a significantly expanded scope of work”
- Temple Scaffolding continues to come down
- Interior photos of Baptistry and chapel area released
- App to be launched in August or September to reserve open house reservations
- Free UTA Tickets and an additional parking lot at South Temple & Redwood Road with a Shuttle Service
- Tour to start at Conference Center followed by a 60-80 minute tour of temple
- Conference Center Closure beginning March 1st
- Heber Valley Utah Temple
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Picturing Christ tells the story of how Latter-day Saints and other Christians have imagined Jesus and portrayed him in art throughout history, as well as what the archaeological evidence suggests about what he might have looked like. Though what Jesus did is more important than how he looked, how we see him shapes us. Our assumptions about what Jesus would have looked like can have a significant impact on our relationships with Deity, ourselves, and one another.
Co-written by three professors of ancient scripture and an art historian, Picturing Christ walks us through the developments in art of Jesus throughout the centuries to help us begin to see him in new and transformative ways. By studying Jesus’s appearance and the long tradition of artistic efforts to reflect and appreciate his likeness, you will better understand the nature of our Savior and come closer to him.
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Richard Benjamin Crosby earned his PhD in communication with an emphasis in rhetoric and critical studies at the University of Washington. He is a professor of rhetoric in the Department of English at Brigham Young University. His research focuses on the intersections of rhetoric, religion, and politics. His work has been published in his field’s top journals, and his first major book, American Kairos: Washington National Cathedral and the New Civil Religion, was published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2023.
Isaac James Richards is a PhD student and University Graduate Fellowship recipient at the Pennsylvania State University. His work has appeared in the Western Journal of Communication, The Journal for the History of Rhetoric, and The Journal of American Culture. His honors include the Kenneth Burke Prize in Rhetoric from the Center for Democratic Deliberation and the James L. Golden Outstanding Student Essay in Rhetoric Award from the National Communication Association.
Latter-day Eloquence: Two Centuries of Mormon Oratory
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Jennifer Champoux is a teacher, scholar of Latter-day Saint visual art, and the director of the
Book of Mormon Art Catalog. She authored C. C. A. Christensen: A Mormon Visionary,
coauthored Picturing Christ: Understanding Depictions of Jesus in History and Art, and coedited
Approaching the Tree: Interpreting 1 Nephi 8. She hosted the limited-series podcasts Latter-day
Saint Art and Behold: Conversations on Book of Mormon Art. Jenny earned a BA in international
politics from Brigham Young University (2004) and an MA in art history from Boston
University (2006). She lives in Colorado with her husband and three children.
C. C. A. Christensen: A Mormon Visionary (University of Illinois Press; Amazon)
Related work I’ve published: “‘In Their Promised Canaan Stand:’ Outlawry, Landscape, and
Memory in C. C. A. Christensen’s Mormon Panorama,” BYU Studies Quarterly 60, no. 2 (2021).
Highlights about C. C. A. Christensen:
1. C. C. A. Christensen was born to a poor family in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1831. As a
youth, he lived and studied at a poor house boarding school, before taking classes at the
Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.
2. While he was an art student, the first Latter-day Saint missionaries arrived in
Copenhagen. C. C. A. joined the Church in 1850. He threw himself into the work of
learning the Gospel, reading the Book of Mormon, helping with Danish translations of
hymns, helping his mother and brothers immigrate to Utah, and then serving a mission in
Scandinavia before immigrating himself. His art training and career took a back seat to
his religious commitments.
3. C. C. A. served three missions in Scandinavia. The first, in Norway, was from 1853 to
1857. He faced religious persecution and was jailed. Christensen returned from Utah to
serve a second mission in Scandinavia from 1865 to 1868. He returned again to serve in
Denmark from 1887 to 1889.
4. C. C. A. married Elise Haarby on the ship as they set off for Utah in 1857. They traveled
across the plains as handcart pioneers. He later took a second wife, Maren Pettersen, in
1868. He had a total of 14 children, 12 of which lived to adulthood.
5. C. C. A. was the most prolific 19 th -century artist of Latter-day Saint history and scripture.
He combined his European art training with Latter-day Saint beliefs and subjects. He also
wrote extensively. He published poetry, essays, and letters to the editor. He helped write a
history of the Scandinavian Mission. And yet, his work is not well known today.
6. The Mormon Panorama was a massive painted scroll detailing 23 scenes of early
Mormon history. In the last quarter of the 19 th century, CCA and some of his family
traveled around Utah cities in the winters giving presentations of the Mormon Panorama.
It helped solidify the Saints’ understanding of their history.
- In 1886, Church leaders hired CCA to paint the creation room mural in the Manti
Temple. It was recently restored and is still there today. - In 1890, C. C. A. won a contest to illustrate a Church flipchart on the life of Nephi. These
10 images were distributed by the Deseret Sunday School Union. - Christensen was fully dedicated to living his beliefs, often at great personal cost.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints requires that adult members wear garments under their clothes day and night. Though a central practice, the wearing of garments exists behind a wall of silence, as Church authorities and LDS culture discourage discussion of such a sacred matter.
Nancy Ross, Jessica Finnigan, and Larissa Kanno Kindred draw on a survey of over 4,500 Church members and their own backgrounds to explore the multifaceted meanings and experiences of Mormon garments. As the authors show, garments also function as a tool of social control that shapes behavior and reinforces conformity around sexuality. The diverse lived experiences of Latter-day Saints reveal how belief and gender intersect with feelings of secrecy, shame, and obedience while creating complexities for LDS members as they navigate questions of faith, identity, and agency. In addition, the authors call for greater understanding of the people grappling with tensions between personal customs and religious expectation.
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Insightful and rich with detail, Mormon Garments sheds light on an intimate practice in the lives of Latter-day Saints.
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6:56 Taking the call to be President Clark
10:39 The Value of #HearingHim
14:58 This silly little thing called the web
22:55 Getting the call back to BYUI
27:48 Here’s an idea
30:27 Presidents in their own right
33:27 Rexburb – The Boston of Idaho
37:34 What is BYU Pathway
43:24 Three forms of Education
51:56 How is the Church changing
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Sacred Scar is a luminous, unflinching collection of poems that moves effortlessly between the sacred and the everyday. Drawing on the lives of saints, pioneers, ancestors, and the poet’s own family, Scott Hales explores the way faith, memory, and suffering shape a human life. These poems travel from ancient deserts to modern suburbs, from battlefield soil to baptismal fonts, revealing how holiness can emerge from pain, curiosity, humor, and the fragile work of living. With a storyteller’s eye and a historian’s care, Hales invites readers into a space where past and present speak to each other in striking, unforgettable ways.
At once intimate and expansive, Sacred Scar is a meditation on belief-how it breaks, heals, transforms, and returns. Whether confronting grief, wrestling with doubt, or celebrating the strange grace of ordinary days, Hales writes with compassion, wit, and a deep reverence for the human impulse to remember.
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Loved Ones is a luminous collection of forty poems that trace the arc of human devotion through the Christian virtues of faith, hope, charity, and love. With a voice both reverent and playful, Kevin Klein explores the everyday sacred—chapel cleaning and youth soccer, midwinter pruning and middle-school band concerts, pioneer grit and parental tenderness. Each poem invites readers to notice grace in unexpected places, discovering how holiness often hides in humor, hardship, and the humble rituals that bind us to one another.
Rooted in scripture yet grounded in modern life, Klein’s work is rich with vivid imagery, spiritual introspection, and disarming warmth. Whether he is contemplating the nature of prayer, celebrating family, or mourning with those that mourn, his poems open the heart to deeper compassion and connection. Loved Ones is a gentle but profound reminder that the divine is found not only in miracles, but also in the people who teach us to believe, endure, give, and love.
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- Temple Dedication
- Alabang Philippines Temple – #213
- January 18, 2026 – presided by David Bednar (Husband of Susan)
- The dress stole the show
- Dedicatory Prayer
- 15 Stakes and 1 District assigned to temple district
- Second Manila Metro Area Temple, a third is planned in Northern Manila
- 4th temple of 14 temples planned in the Philippines
- Second to last temple announced by President Monson dedicated (last is below)
- January 18, 2026 – presided by David Bednar (Husband of Susan)
- Alabang Philippines Temple – #213
- Temple Open House Begins
- Harare Zimbabwe Temple
- Temple Media day on January 19th
- President of Zimbabwe tours the temple
- Open House Through February 7th
- Interior Photos Released
- Design features: the flame lily, aloe ballii, Yoruba bologi, African lettuce, terracotta gazania, aspilia mossambicensis and wentzel’s sugarbush.
- Harare Zimbabwe Temple
- Temple Groundbreakings
- João Pessoa Brazil Temple
- January 24th, presided by Joni L. Koch
- Jacksonville Florida Temple
- January 24th, presided by Massimo De Feo
- João Pessoa Brazil Temple
- Temple Site Locations Announced
- Kahului Arizona Temple
- 7.6 acre site: Maui Lani Parkway, Kahului, Hawaii
- Next to existing meetinghouse
- Single Story, 19,000 sq. ft. building
- Renovations continue in Kona, No site announced in Honolulu.
- 7.6 acre site: Maui Lani Parkway, Kahului, Hawaii
- Flagstaff Arizona Temple
- 10.43 Acre Site: southwest corner of Butler Ave. and South Fourth St., in Flagstaff
- Single Story, 18,850 sq. ft. building
- Puerto Montt Chile Temple
- 5.8 Acre Site: Avenida Chamiza, in eastern Puerto Montt
- Single Story, 18,500 sq. ft. building
- Kahului Arizona Temple
- Construction Update
- Tarawa Kiribati Temple
- Modules installed on foundation
- Heber Valley Utah Temple
- Utah Supreme Court will allow temple construction to continue
- Church is assuming the risk of tearing down progress if they lose an appeal
- Plaintiff failed to prove irreparable harm, only inconvenience
- Utah Supreme Court will allow temple construction to continue
- Salt Lake Temple
- Removal of scaffolding begins and will continue until mid-March
- Featured video from the B1M engineering youtube channel
- Original Moroni Trumpet on display at BYU HBLL
- Communications director gives a lecture at BYU
- Proposal to close North Temple and West Temple and parts of South Temple to vehicles adjacent to the temple during the extent of the open house
- Reportably, the church would need to pay $2.3M to lease the roads.
- Tarawa Kiribati Temple
- Interesting
- Does temple construction boost property values?
- No discernable effect…
- Does temple construction boost property values?
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Justin Pack’s Grace or Money: Rediscovering the Gift of Grace in an Age of Greed is a provocative and timely exploration of two fundamentally different ways of understanding the world: the divine “order of grace” and the human-made “order of money.” Drawing from scripture, anthropology, and philosophy, Pack challenges the modern assumption that scarcity is natural, arguing instead that God created a world of abundance meant to be shared. Through engaging analysis of ancient societies, biblical teachings, and contemporary economic systems, he reveals how our obsession with meritocracy and wealth distorts relationships, erodes integrity, and blinds us to the generosity woven into creation. With wit and clarity, Pack exposes how money—far from being a neutral tool—breeds thoughtlessness and even “BS,” turning life into a game of status and calculation.
At once a celebration of grace and a critique of capitalism’s spiritual emptiness, Grace or Money calls readers to rediscover a more life-giving order rooted in gift and community. Whether reflecting on his own Latter-day Saint upbringing, unmasking the myths of progress, or examining the moral hazards of meritocracy, Pack offers a compelling vision of how rejecting the logic of money can heal our societies and souls. For anyone seeking a deeper understanding of faith, justice, and what it means to truly flourish, this book is a bracing, hopeful invitation to choose grace over gain.
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In Covenant Power, teacher Sharla Goettl uses captivating storytelling to bring key endowment principles to life, presented in the imagined voices of the scriptural figures who taught each principle best, such as Peter, Eve, Nephi, & Mormon. Through these stories, you’ll gain an understanding of how the endowment prepares us to receive Christ’s covenant power. They also highlight connections between the scriptures and the endowment. God designed temple covenants to enable lasting success, calm deep fears, and build steady confidence.
This book teaches how each covenant you make helps you to connect with Christ’s power:
– Law of Obedience: The action of seeing Christ’s power
– Law of Sacrifice: Embrace the process to gain Christ’s power
– Law of the Gospel: Learn how to retain Christ’s power
– Law of Chastity: Discover the key to increase in Christ’s power
– Law of Consecration: An opportunity to share Christ’s power
Be inspired by the endowment through this unique reading experience—one that will testify of Christ’s firm foundation built upon covenant guarantees. Whether you are preparing for the endowment or eager to learn more, Covenant Power will empower your love and knowledge of the temple.
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Part history, part annotated bibliography, and wholly enlightening, this book also provides an extensive catalog of the office’s diverse publications—from Sunday School cards to bound catechisms and spiritual treatises. Ideal for historians, bibliophiles, and anyone interested in the intersection of faith, media, and regional identity, The Juvenile Instructor Office offers fresh insights into how one press helped define the literary voice of a people. It’s a vital addition to the study of both American religious publishing and Utah’s cultural development during a pivotal era.
Craig S. Smith is a retired archaeologist living in the Salt Lake Valley. He is an avid book collector mainly focused on Utah and the Mormons, and especially interested in nineteenth-century printing in Utah. He has collected items published by the Juvenile Instructor Office for the past twenty-five years.
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You’re trying to figure out what you should do next. How can you make sense of a heartbreaking loss? How can you look ahead after things end unexpectedly? With every unanswered question, you lose yourself a little more. Author Ganel-Lyn Condie was facing a myriad of tough situations like these when she decided to learn how to make sourdough bread—and in the process gained a deeper love and trust of the Savior. Sourdough and the Savior: The Breads of Life is much more than a primer on how to make sourdough bread. It is a conversation about identity, faith, loss, transitions, and a powerful testimony of how the Savior meets us where we’re at. The reader will learn: – How to recognize when the Lord succors us – How to share our unique spiritual gifts to bless those around us – How to grow closer to the Savior The insights and wisdom Ganel-Lyn offers are for every heart and soul, not just those in the kitchen. Each chapter blends helpful baking tips with a delightful narrative of her journey, creating a riveting and relatable story readers will enjoy.
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More of Mormonism’s canonized revelations originated in or near Kirtland than any other place. Yet many of the events connected with those revelations and their 1830s historical context have faded over time. Barely twenty-five years after the first of these Ohio revelations, Brigham Young lamented in 1856: “These revelations, after a lapse of years, become mystified [sic] to those who were not personally acquainted with the circumstances at the time they were given.” He gloomily predicted that eventually the revelations “may be as mysterious to our children . . . as the revelations contained in the Old and New Testaments are to this generation.” Now, more than 150 years later, the distance between what Brigham Young and his Kirtland contemporaries considered common knowledge and our understanding of the same material today has widened into a sometimes daunting gap.
Mark Staker narrows the chasm in Hearken, O Ye People by reconstructing the cultural experiences by which Kirtland’s Latter-day Saints made sense of the revelations Joseph Smith pronounced. This volume rebuilds that exciting decade using clues from numerous archives, privately held records, museum collections, and even the soil where early members planted corn and homes. From this vast array of sources he shapes a detailed narrative of weather, religious backgrounds, dialect differences, race relations, theological discussions, food preparation, frontier violence, astronomical phenomena, and myriad daily customs of nineteenth-century life. The result is a “from the ground up” experience that today’s Latter-day Saints can all but walk into and touch.
Mark Lyman Staker was a senior researcher in the Church History Department of the LDS Church when this was written. He received his PhD in cultural anthropology from University of Florida. For more than fifteen years, Mark has been involved in historic sites restoration and nineteenth-century expressions of the Latter-day Saint experience. He received the J. Talmage Jones Award of Excellence for an Outstanding Article on Mormon History from the Mormon History Association, and he has been involved in numerous museum exhibits. He and his wife, Kimberly, are the parents of seven children and live in West Bountiful, Utah.
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Standout tells the inspiring story of Ben Kjar, born with Crouzon Syndrome, a rare craniofacial disorder. From birth, doctors warned that his life would be dominated by limitations, bullying and harsh scrutiny. Despite that prognosis, Ben yearned for an ordinary life free from judgment and harassment.
However, each experience of adversity, including relentless bullying and a series of painful surgeries, ignited a fire within him. Wrestling became his proving ground, a place where he learned to transform his facial difference into a source of power. Determined to succeed, he pushed himself relentlessly, breaking through physical, social, and even romantic barriers that once seemed insurmountable.But as unexpected challenges arose and ridicule resurfaced, Ben found himself at a defining crossroads: fade into the background of a “normal” life, or fully embrace his difference and boldly stand out.The post Standout – Ben Kjar – Tanner Christensen – 1005 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
- Temple Dedications
- Burley Idaho Temple – #212
- January 11, 2026, Presided by Dallin Oaks
- Oaks lived in Twin Falls for 5 years after the death of his father
- President Nelson passed a list around to sign up for temple dedications
- Included an interview in the lobby of the temple
- “It has occurred to me for a long time” to make local announcements by the “file leader”
- “That was a strong impression that came to me early in my knowledge that President Nelson had transferred to heaven”
- Local temple announcements will occur “as long as I have influence in determining those things”
- Hopes marriage ages of returned missionaries will reduce
- Dedicatory Prayer
- 8 Stakes from the Mini-Cassia region assigned to the temple district
- 7th of 11 temples in Idaho
- Burley Idaho Temple – #212
- Temple Dedication announced
- Yorba Linda California Temple
- June 7, 2026 by an unannounced presiding authority
- Same day and time as Willamette Valley Oregon Temple
- Open House: April 30 to May 23rd
- Media Day on April 27
- June 7, 2026 by an unannounced presiding authority
- Yorba Linda California Temple
- Temple Groundbreaking announced
- Huehuetenango Guatemala Temple
- March 14, 2026, presided by Patricio M. Giuffra
- 5th of 6 planned temples in Guatemala
- March 14, 2026, presided by Patricio M. Giuffra
- Huehuetenango Guatemala Temple
- Temple Sites Announced
- Beira Mozambique Temple
- 2.5-acre site located at Avenida 24 de Julho, Beira
- Near a historic landmark
- single-story temple of approximately 10,000 square feet along with patron housing and arrival facilities.
- Next to existing Meetinghouse
- 2.5-acre site located at Avenida 24 de Julho, Beira
- Spanish Fork Utah Temple
- 8.7 acres 100 South and 2550 East in Spanish Fork
- Located on a site next to two meetinghouses
- Across the street from Maple Mountain High School and Seminary
- multistory building of approximately 80,000 square feet
- 8.7 acres 100 South and 2550 East in Spanish Fork
- Beira Mozambique Temple
- Matrons and Presidents of New Temples
- Pago Pago American Samoa Temple
- Tuputausi May Asayo Hirata Hunt and Kalilimoku Sola August Hunt
- Auto Ward, Pago Pago Samoa Stake
- Tuputausi May Asayo Hirata Hunt and Kalilimoku Sola August Hunt
- Bacolod Philippines Temple
- Maria Luisa Arnaiz Nain Lagaña and Gregorio Horlador Lagaña
- Roxas 4th Ward, Roxas Capiz Philippines Stake
- Maria Luisa Arnaiz Nain Lagaña and Gregorio Horlador Lagaña
- Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple
- Marcia Maria Ferreira de Salles and Victor Pereira de Salles
- Sousas Ward, Campinas Brazil Flamboyant Stake
- Marcia Maria Ferreira de Salles and Victor Pereira de Salles
- Pago Pago American Samoa Temple
- Construction Updates
- Colorado Springs Colorado Temple
- City Council to consider restrictions on proposed LDS temple
- Salt Lake Temple
- First Presidency Tours Temple Construction
- Demolition of the WOB (West office building)
- New Elijah statue
- New Temple Model in new Visitors Center
- Congressman Mike Kennedy invites congress to the 2027 Open House
- Temple Square Mission to be discontinued
- More candid reaction shots by photographer
- Colorado Springs Colorado Temple
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00:00Introduction and Musical Nostalgia00:59First Concert Experience: Cheap Trick05:14Skipping Church: Personal Stories07:53Caffeine and Conference Adventures10:17Faith and Fellowship at Conferences12:54Sports Talk: BYU Basketball and Rivalries16:47Wrap-Up and Transition to Articles of News18:37Boating Accident and Legal Implications23:19Missionary’s Sudden Death27:31Security Concerns in Rexburg40:20The Dark Side of Wellness Gurus42:35The Controversial Mormon Doctor45:30Dora Young: A Life of Rebellion49:49Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Through Service54:14The Church’s Lease with Utah Valley University58:11MrBeast and the Church: A Partnership Under Scrutiny01:01:08Remembering Dean Jesse and His LegacyThe post When did you first ditch out on church AoN 1003 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
A 1,200-year-old piece of history has finally returned home. In a significant act of cultural repatriation, a 2,500-pound boulder bearing ancient Fremont petroglyphs was restored to its original mountainside location near the Utah-Idaho border this past December.
The artifact, created by ancestors of the Shoshone people, had spent nearly 80 years sitting in the yard of a chapel belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tremonton. Church members originally removed the rock from its natural setting in the 1940s, a decision attributed to a lack of understanding regarding its sacred nature at the time.
Its return marks the culmination of a multi-year collaborative effort between the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, the Utah State Historic Preservation Office, and the Church. Tribal leaders view the restoration as a vital step toward historical accuracy and cultural healing.
A Delicate Restoration Before the rock could be returned, it underwent a careful preservation process. Conservators worked to remove decades of lichen growth using a gentle combination of soap, water, bamboo, and steam, successfully revealing the intricate ancient engravings beneath.
Once cleaned, the massive stone was airlifted by helicopter to an undisclosed location in the mountains. There, members of the tribe gathered for a private, sacred ceremony to welcome the ancestor rock back to the land where it was originally carved.
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- Fatal Shooting at Salt Lake City Meetinghouse
- The Story: A tragic shooting occurred in the parking lot of a meetinghouse on Redwood Road during a funeral, leaving two men dead and six wounded.
- Why it’s first: It is a violent event on church property involving the death of members. It touches on issues of safety at houses of worship.
- Key Detail: The victims were part of Utah’s Tongan community. The Tongan population in Utah is significant; per the 2020 Census, Utah has the largest Tongan population of any state, with over 18,000 residents identifying as Tongan alone or in combination with other races.
- Angle: Focus on the tragedy of violence interrupting a “celebration of life” and the community response.
- Funeral of President Jeffrey R. Holland & Leadership Changes
- The Story: Following President Holland’s passing in late 2025, his funeral is set, and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf has been named Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve.
- Why it’s important: This is a major shift in the “ecclesiastical org chart.” With President Oaks now President of the Church and Holland passing, the leadership dynamic changes significantly.
- Visual Aid: Because the hierarchy has shifted rapidly (Nelson passing, then Holland passing), a visual aid helps the audience visualize the new seniority.
- “The Next Apostle” Speculation
- The Story: With the vacancy left by President Holland, there is speculation on who President Oaks will call next.
- Angle: Discuss the Op-Ed suggesting “history making” picks like a Black apostle or someone from a non-traditional background (like a sports coach, though that is unlikely). This is great engagement fodder for listeners.
- Dissolving the Temple Square Mission
- The Story: After 30 years, the all-female Temple Square Mission is ending. Sisters from surrounding missions will now rotate in.
- Why it matters: This is the end of a specific cultural era. The Temple Square sisters were a unique fixture of Church headquarters.
- Angle: The shift toward “hybrid” missionary work (tours + traditional proselytizing) and the hiring of paid guides to assist.
- 2026 Mission Leadership Assignments
- The Story: 188 new mission presidents and companions called; 55 newly created missions.
- Angle: The sheer volume of new missions indicates the growth or reorganization efforts previously announced by the late President Nelson.
- Love is Blind Villain “Disowned”
- The Story: Kacie McIntosh, a cast member on Season 9, claims her LDS family “shunned” her due to her appearance and discussion of sex on the show.
- Why it matters: This hits the intersection of pop culture and “faith crisis/family dynamics” that resonates with many listeners.
- Angle: The tension between reality TV fame and conservative religious family values.
- The “Mysterious” Youth Vote (Data Heavy)
- The Story: Young Latter-day Saints are identifying less as Republicans, though they still lean conservative on social issues.
- The Stats:
- 40% of LDS voters aged 18-29 identify as Republican.
- 35% identify as Democrat.
- 25% identify as Independent.
- Despite the shift in labels, 56% of older Gen Z/Young Millennial members still supported the Republican presidential candidate in 2024.
- BYU “Hot Mic” Moment
- The Story: BYU player Therrian Alexander III was caught swearing on a hot mic during the Pop-Tarts Bowl.
- Angle: A lighthearted but debated topic—the pressure on BYU athletes to represent the “Honor Code” perfectly on national TV versus the reality of high-stakes sports.
- Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt Update
- The Story: An update on the aftermath of the abuse case. Kevin Franke has remarried; Ruby is still in prison; Shari Franke has written a memoir.
- Why it matters: This story gripped the Mormon internet (and the world). The update provides closure on the family’s attempt to heal.
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Stories of encounters with the Three Nephites, immortal saint-like figures, dominate the folklore of the Latter-day Saint tradition. The authors of this volume use hundreds of legends collected by the renowned folklorist William A. Wilson from across a lifetime of research, study, and interviews to focus on the different themes exhibited by the Three Nephites and show that LDS culture, beliefs, and values are embodied by and through the Three Nephites. Each chapter focuses on a different theme from Three Nephites lore. “Vanishing Hitchhiker Nephites” addresses stories of the Nephites’ travels. “The Worldwide End of the World” considers the Nephites as harbingers of the Second Coming. “Proclaiming-the-Gospel Stories” examines the interactions of the Three Nephites with missionaries. “Mix-ups, High Jinks, and Jokes” explores Nephite stories aimed at getting laughs. “That Your Joy Might Be Full” analyzes the types of service the Three Nephites render and reflects on the connection to the Church’s injunction to serve others. A one-of-a-kind collection, The Three Nephites allows readers to see the extent that this supernatural legend has played in Latter-day Saint lore.
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The Hebrew Bible is hard for modern Latter-day Saints to read and understand. Not only was it written thousands of years ago in a world foreign to the modernity we live in, but we also read it through two thousand years of accumulated Christian understanding and two hundred years of LDS understanding. But even if we can’t read it as it was originally written, in Hope and Healing in the Hebrew Bible: What Ancient Texts Can Teach Modern Readers, Michael Huston shows us how to capture and understand the power and awe of the Hebrew Bible. After reading this book, I’m excited to reread the Bible. I have new tools for seeing the parts I’m familiar with with new eyes and finding value in the parts I’m less familiar with.
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From the game’s early days, college football and a strain of muscular Christianity built a mutually reinforcing culture that taught lessons in America’s dominant religious, gendered, and racial belief systems. Christians of many denominations embraced the game to shape and reshape their faith to meet the changing social demands of the twentieth century. Hunter M. Hampton analyzes the impact of football on Christian college campuses. Baptists and Latter-day Saints, Evangelicals and Roman Catholics sought spiritual and personal meaning on the gridiron. Fans watched the action to find God’s lessons for them. Wins and losses expressed the divine will while the game’s popularity offered a potent way to evangelize non-believers. Hampton also investigates the sport’s place in providing a stage for fostering Christian manhood, male community, gender dominance, and on-the-field displays of heroic savagery that served a higher purpose. Provocative and engaging, The Gridiron Gospel looks at the All-American fusion of physical and spiritual muscle.
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Old Testament Study Resources
The Scriptures are Real Podcast
Kerry received his B.S. from BYU in Psychology with a Hebrew minor. As an undergraduate he spent time at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies in the intensive Hebrew program. He received an M.A. in Ancient Near Eastern Studies from BYU and his Ph.D. from UCLA in Egyptology, where in his final year he was named the UCLA Affiliates Graduate Student of the Year. He taught courses in Hebrew and Religion part time at BYU and the UVSC extension center, as well as in history at Cal Poly Pomona and UCLA. He also taught early morning seminary and at the Westwood (UCLA) Institute of Religion.
His first full time appointment was a joint position in Religion and History at BYU-Hawaii. He is the director of the BYU Egypt Excavation Project. He was selected by the Princeton Review in 2012 as one of the best 300 professors in the nation (the top .02% of those considered). He was also a Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford for the 2016-17 academic year. He has published 13 books, over 60 peer reviewed articles, and has done over 75 academic presentations. He and his wife, Julianne, are the parents of six children and one grandchild, and together they have lived in Jerusalem while Kerry has taught there on multiple occasions. He has served as the chairman of a national committee for the American Research Center in Egypt and serves on their Research Supporting Member Council and on the Board of Governors. He has also served on committees for the Society for the Study of Egyptian Antiquities, and has served on their Board of Trustees and as Senior Vice President of the organization, with a brief stint as interim president.
He has been the co-chair for the Egyptian Archaeology Session of the American Schools of Oriental Research. He is also a Senior Fellow of the William F. Albright Institute for Archaeological Research. He serves on the BYU Studies Quarterly Editorial Board. He is involved with the International Association of Egyptologists, and has worked with Educational Testing Services on their AP World History exam.
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Scott D. Marianno is a historian and writer for the Church History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He received an MA in history from Utah State University in 2015 and a BA in history from Brigham Young University in 2011. He writes on race and religion in the American West and on twentieth-century Mormonism.
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The Evolution Project, founded by Bryan J. Hurd, is a men’s personal growth initiative focused on intentional living, vulnerability, and authentic masculinity through transformative experiences, retreats, and community, helping men break through societal masks, confront inner shadows, and build deeper connections, not a therapy replacement but a space for support and sharing life’s challenges. Hurd uses his own journey, including challenges with mental health, to guide other men in finding self-awareness, brotherhood, and purpose, emphasizing experience over just discipline.
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- Temple Announcement
- Portland Maine Temple
- Announced at a Stake Christmas Devotional, live reaction from members
- Allen D. Haynie read a letter by the first presidency
- “in a recent meeting of the First Presidency of the Church, a decision was made that, when directed by the First Presidency, the announcement of the construction of a new temple should be made on location by a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles or a member of an Area Presidency.”
- “such an announcement by a member of an Area Presidency has never occurred before. Tonight will be the first.”
- 383rd announced temple
- Three Stakes in Maine (Portland, Augusta, Bangor)
- First Temple in Maine
- 6 states left without a temple
- Currently a two hour drive to Belmont MA
- First Temple in Maine
- Devotional held at a meetinghouse in North Yarmouth – Temple Site?
- Portland Maine Temple
- Temple Dedications and Open House Announced
- Davao Philippines Temple
- Media day on March 23, 2026
- Open House: March 26th to April 10th
- Dedication: May 3, 2026 presided by Dale Renlund
- Bacolod Philippines Temple
- Media day on April 13, 2026
- Open House: April 16th to May 2
- Dedication May 31, 2026 presided by Neil Andersen
- Davao Philippines Temple
- Temple Groundbreaking announced
- João Pessoa Brazil Temple
- To be held January 24, 2026
- Presided by Joni L. Koch
- João Pessoa Brazil Temple
- Temple Rendering Released
- Jakarta Indonesia Temple
- Multi-story (4?), 50,000 sq. ft. temple
- White stone topped with a central spire surrounded by 4 smaller spires
- Similar pattern to the Bangkok Thailand and Bengaluru India Temple designs
- Plus ancillary building with meetinghouse, patron housing, and arrival facilities.
- Located across the street from the T Tower, the SMESCO Indonesia Exhibition Hall, and Pancoran Bank rail station.
- The UN now considers Jakarta as the world’s most populous city
- Jakarta Indonesia Temple
- Temple Renamed
- Sunnyvale California Temple
- San Jose California Temple remamed
- Located on meetinghouse site in Sunnyvale
- Unclear impetus behind the change
- Sunnyvale California Temple
- New Temple Matrons and Presidents Called
- Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple
- Sovan Chan and Sophon Sam of the Mean Chey 1st Ward
- Former district president
- Ephraim Utah Temple
- Michelle and Thomas Bailey of the Ephraim 8th Ward
- Former mission leaders in Nebraska Omaha Mission
- Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple
- Temple Construction Updates
- Fairview Texas Temple
- Plans submitted to the to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
- Estimated cost of $9,359,081
- Church confirms preliminary site work and thanks the cooperation of the town of Fairview with the permitting on the project.
- Heber Valley Utah Temple
- Utah Supreme Court hears oral arguments about the temple construction
- A Church lawyer says the church is willing to risk the chance that the temple construction would need to be demolished: “Buildings get torn down all the time.”
- Residents asked to put forward a $10K bond but church responded that stalling the project for 12 months would cost the church $7.8M or $11.4M for 18 months delays
- Utah Supreme Court hears oral arguments about the temple construction
- Freetown Sierra Leone Temple
- Community event held to share information about the future temple
- Attended by Elder Kenneth Pambu, Area Seventy
- Gift presented to community chief who is supporting community during construction
- Londrina Brazil Temple
- Local Stake President interviewed by publication Folha de Londrina
- Lethbridge Alberta Temple
- Temporary visitors center trailer opens at construction site
- Coeur d’Alene Idaho Temple
- Coeur d’Alene City Council changes zoning on the temple site from “Urban Townhomes” to “Religious Assembly.”
- West Jordan Utah Temple
- Preliminary earthwork on site underway
- Ephraim Utah Temple
- Moving furniture into the temple
- Grand Rapids Michigan Temple
- Local TV station notes 1 year anniversary of groundbreaking
- Cleveland Ohio Temple
- Landscape work finishes up at temple site
- Still no cupula installed!
- Fairview Texas Temple
- Year in Review
- 9 Dedications
- 1 Rededication
- 20 groundbreakings
- 16 announcements
- 2026
- 7 scheduled dedications
- 15-20 additional dedications?
- San Diego Rededication
- Maybe Anchorage?
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What if the key to unlocking the Bible’s deepest truths lies in a language spoken millennia ago? In The Language of Heaven: Hebrew Words Every Latter-day Saint Should Know to Better Understand the Bible, Covenants, and God, you’ll learn the sacred words of Hebrew that illuminate the scriptures like never before. Focusing on a new Hebrew word for every week of the year, the book contains entries that include the word’s definition, various scripture references, and spiritual insights to deepen your knowledge of the Savior and God’s covenants.
Each chapter also features:
A story in the Bible that illustrates the selected Hebrew concept The unique connection to Latter-day Saint doctrine A quote from a Church leader that provides deeper understanding of the Hebrew word Jewish fun facts that add additional insights Questions for personal reflection and family discussion
Reading this book will not only increase your knowledge of the ancient Bible language, but it will help you to fully grasp Bible history and gain a richer understanding of the stories within. Knowing the Hebrew language provides greater insight into God’s plan, the role of the Savior, and what our covenants really mean. Readers will deepen their relationship with their Savior, Jesus Christ, and better understand His love for them, all through the power of words. So, grab your Bible and this inspirational book for an exciting, deep dive into the scriptures that will strengthen your faith in new ways!
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Temple worship has always been difficult for Latter-day Saints to discuss. A culture of privacy governs how they talk about it. Holiness to the Lord is a path breaking study of what church members have experienced in their temples, from the 1830s to the present. Now available for preorder, Holiness to the Lord:
- Elucidates the religious work of LDS temples.
- Documents the generational shift in temple practices over time.
- Incorporates a never-before-seen body of archival records.
- Provides new insight into the relationships between Latter-day Saint conceptions of priesthood, gender, and race.
- Offers pioneering information about LDS temple practices outside of devotional and generalized material.
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Buy the BookWakara’s America: A Historical PerspectiveMax discussed his new book, “Wakara’s America,” which explores the life and significance of Wakara, a prominent Ute leader in the 1840s. He explained that Wakara was known by different names in various regions, reflecting his extensive travels and interactions with diverse communities. Max, a historian of American religion at the University of Nebraska, shared his fascination with Latter-day Saint history and culture, which led him to research Wakara’s role in the American West and his interactions with early Mormons. He highlighted the need to tell Wakara’s story from his perspective, offering a more nuanced understanding of their complex relationship.
Wakara: The Forgotten West’s ThiefMax discussed Wakara, a Native American figure from the 1840s who was known as the greatest horse thief of the American West. He enslaved thousands of Paiutes and used his knowledge of the West to create maps that were later used by John C. Fremont and the Latter-day Saints. Max highlighted the importance of Wakara’s contributions to the American West, despite his being largely unknown due to his Native American heritage. Richie expressed surprise at learning about Wakara’s actions and the historical context, emphasizing the need to acknowledge and understand such figures’ roles in shaping history.
Understanding Historical Narratives ComplexityMax and Richie discussed the complexity of historical narratives, emphasizing the importance of a more nuanced understanding of historical figures and events. Max highlighted the need to recognize the implications of one’s own family history and suggested that acknowledging past actions can lead to better future decisions. They agreed to continue their discussion about the interactions between the Latter-day Saints and Native Americans in the Great Basin and Salt Lake Valley in the next segment. Richie also reminded listeners to contact the Cultural Hall with feedback or suggestions for future guests and discussions.
Brigham Young’s Utah Journey MythsMax and Richie discussed the complexities of human beings and the challenges of categorizing individuals as purely good or bad. They explored the origins of the Latter-day Saints’ journey to Utah, focusing on Brigham Young’s Vanguard Company and the mythology surrounding their entry into the Salt Lake Valley. Max explained that while the story of Brigham Young declaring the area to be the “right place” is part of the origin myth, there is no concrete evidence to support this claim. They also discussed Brigham Young’s meeting with Jim Bridger, where Bridger warned about the Utes’ presence in the area, leading to a change in the Mormons’ planned route.
Wakara and Brigham Young’s Complex RelationshipMax discussed the complex relationship between Wakara, a Native American leader, and Brigham Young, the leader of the Mormons. Wakara helped Brigham settle in the Salt Lake Valley and was invited to the first Pioneer Day celebration in 1849. However, Wakara also used the Mormons to displace his rivals, leading to the extermination of the Timpanogos people in 1850. Max explained that Wakara’s slavery practices were different from the chattel slavery in the American South, as they were more about re-establishing bonds of peoplehood and connection to the land. Despite this, Wakara was baptized a Latter-day Saint in 1850 and led his followers into baptism.
Wakara’s Mormon Conversion and AlliancesMax discussed Wakara, a Native American leader who was baptized and later ordained as a Mormon priest, which the Mormons viewed as a conversion. Richie questioned whether Wakara’s involvement with the Mormons was a strategic move for power or a genuine conversion. Max explained that Wakara’s adoption of Mormonism was more about forming kinship networks and alliances rather than a complete conversion, and he placed his daughters in Mormon households to strengthen these bonds. Max also highlighted that Wakara’s descendants, including some who may not be aware of their Native American heritage, have been identified through DNA and genealogical research.
Brigham Young’s Native American PoliciesMax discussed the historical relationship between Brigham Young and Wakara, a Native American leader who was among the first Native American priesthood holders in Utah in 1851. He explained how Wacara, despite being illiterate, was given a traveling paper by George A. Smith to trade with Mormon settlers, though this was part of a broader context of Native American slavery and indentured servitude in early Utah. Max argued that Brigham Young’s policies led to conflicts with Native Americans, which he referred to as “Brigham’s War,” rather than the traditionally named “Walker War,” and traced Brigham’s ancestry back to participants in the King Philip’s War, highlighting a pattern of settlers taking Native American land and controlling the narrative of their conflicts.
Understanding the Walker War NarrativeMax discussed the historical narrative surrounding the Walker War, emphasizing how conflicts are often named after Native Americans despite being initiated by settlers. He highlighted Brigham Young’s role in naming the war and the subsequent peace parlay with Walker, which ended with Walker’s death under mysterious circumstances. Max also touched on the broader themes of American expansionism, the mistreatment of Native American remains, and the potential for a more sustainable and balanced relationship with the land. He expressed hope for a return to indigenous ways of understanding and interacting with the environment, citing recent developments around the Great Salt Lake.
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- Temple Dedication
- Bahia Blanca Argentina Temple – #211
- Dedicated November 23, 2025 by Ulisses Soares
- Dedicatory Prayer
- 5th Temple in Argentina, furthest south
- 12 Stakes and 4 Districts assigned to temple district
- Bahia Blanca Argentina Temple – #211
- Temple Open Houses
- Burley Idaho Temple
- Interior Photos Released
- Motifs include sugar beet and potato blossoms, trembling blue skies and farm fields
- Attended by Idaho Governor Brad Little
- Interior Photos Released
- Alabang Philippines Temple
- Interior Photos Released
- Motif of the white jasmine flower, or sampaguita, the national flower of the Philippines
- Why Photoshop the high rise buildings out?
- Compare
- Media Tour on November 17th
- 2nd Temple in the Manila Metro area, located in Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
- Announced by President Monson in 2017
- Interior Photos Released
- Burley Idaho Temple
- Temple Dedication and Open House Scheduled
- Willamette Valley Oregon Temple
- Open House schedules for April 23, 2026 to May 9th
- Dedication on June 7th presided by Dieter Uchtdorf
- 5th dedication scheduled for 2026
- Willamette Valley Oregon Temple
- Temple Groundbreakings
- Brussels Belgium Temple
- “Site Dedication” held on November 22nd
- Presided by Jack N Gerard
- Golden Shovels?
- Why not Golden Sledge Hammers?
- At Least they didn’t bring in dirt
- Appears to be an updated Rendering
- Embossed on the Shovels
- Possibly replacing the World Trade Center wishbone grilles
- Jacksonville Florida Temple
- Announced for January 24, 2025
- To be presided by Massimo De Feo
- Brussels Belgium Temple
- Temple Sites Announced, Rendering Released
- Coeur d’Alene Idaho Temple
- 11 acres located on the corner of Hanley Avenue and Coeur Terre Boulevard on the western side of Coeur d’Alene
- Single Story, 29,630 sq ft temple
- White Granite, copper roof and spire
- Inspired by the St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans?
- Calabar Nigeria Temple
- 7 acres along Atekong Drive in central Calabar
- Single story, 26,000 sq ft temple
- White concrete, sky blue spire
- Yuma Arizona Temple
- 7 acres located at the corner of East 36th Street and South 8 East Avenue in the City of Yuma
- Single story, 18,500 sq ft temple
- Sand colored, topped by a Cupula
- Similar cupola to temples in San Juan, Praia, Coban
- Coeur d’Alene Idaho Temple
- Construction Updates
- Salt Lake Temple
- Hanging Chandeliers in Sealing rooms and Assembly Hall
- Plaza Hotel Prepares for demolition
- The Roof fine dining restaurant reopening
- Adalaide Australia Temple
- Extended Maintenance Closure
- To reopen in May 2026
- Construction Visitors Centers set up
- Austin Texas Temple
- Vancouver Washington Temple
- Tacloban Philippines Temple
- Deseret Peak Utah Temple
- Wins construction award of merit
- Salt Lake Temple
- Christmas Season
- Manila Philippines Temple
- Mesa Arizona Temple
- St George Visitors Center home to a “Believe in Him” art exhibit
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In this episode, Richie T Steadman and Taylor Westbrook discuss a variety of topics including their experiences at a recent live show, aspirations for podcasting and stand-up comedy, and the dynamics of dating. They also delve into church experiences, the appointment of a new apostle, and the implications of artificial intelligence within the church. The conversation touches on declining birth rates, workplace culture, and the balance of religious expression in professional settings, emphasizing the need for community and awareness in these discussions.
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Orson F. Whitney’s Elias—An Epic of the Ages stands as Mormonism’s most ambitious literary achievement, a sweeping poetic retelling of the plan of salvation and the Restoration. First published in 1904 and refined in Whitney’s 1914 edition, the ten-canto epic draws upon scripture, history, and inspired imagination to place the life and mission of Jesus Christ at the center of a cosmic narrative that spans premortality, the Savior’s mortal ministry, the apostasy, and the dispensation of the fulness of times. In the tradition of Milton’s Paradise Lost and Dante’s Divine Comedy, Whitney sought to give his faith a literary monument equal to its spiritual grandeur—an epic in which doctrine, history, and prophecy meet in verse.
This new critical edition, edited by Reid L. Neilson, presents the definitive text of Whitney’s 1914 revision alongside rich historical context, literary analysis, and contemporary responses that situate Elias in the cultural and religious landscape of turn-of-the-century Mormonism. Both a devotional masterpiece and a literary artifact, Elias—An Epic of the Ages invites modern readers to encounter Whitney’s soaring vision anew.
Dr. Neilson joined the BYU faculty in August 2022, when he began leading as the assistant academic vice president for religious scholarly publications, a newly created position at the university. He oversees three organizations on campus: the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, the Religious Studies Center, and BYU Studies.
Prior to rejoining the faculty at BYU, Dr. Neilson and his wife, Shelly, served as the leaders of the Washington DC North Mission. Before his mission presidency, Neilson was appointed Assistant Church Historian and Recorder of the Church in 2015. He also worked as the managing director of the Church History Department from 2010 to 2019.
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While there is peace and simplicity in Latter-day Saint doctrine, there are also many complexities that leave many with thought-provoking questions. Infinite Contingencies invites all to explore these complexities, and it shows that gospel discussions can spark discovery, challenge assumptions, and deepen faith.
Through rigorous scholarship and deeply personal insights, Michael Hawkins, PhD, takes you on a journey through some of the most thought-provoking topics in Latter-day Saint theology and practice.
Infinite Contingencies will guide readers through:
- The Problem of Perfection – Why our understanding of righteousness may need a paradigm shift
- Charity Isn’t Fair – The radical implications of Christ’s love
- The Transgression Test – How the Fall of Adam and Eve reshapes our understanding of agency
- Theory of Translation – What the mechanics of revelation mean for scripture and prophecy
- Achievement as Spiritual Practice – How Aristotle, Indiana Jones, and gospel living intersect
This book will challenge your perspective, expand your faith, and ignite new gospel discussions. Whether you are a lifelong scholar or a curious seeker, Infinite Contingencies will equip you with new tools for exploring the mysteries of eternity.
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In Imagining and Reimagining the Restoration, Robert A. Rees embarks on an imaginative and profound exploration of Latter-day Saint theology and culture. Through essays, poems, and midrashic interpretations, Rees sheds new light on foundational doctrines, the roles of prophetic imagination, and the divine narratives within the Restoration. He reexamines figures like Joseph Smith and Heavenly Mother, urging readers to embrace a creative and expansive faith perspective that transcends mere tradition.
This captivating work brings readers into a visionary discourse that emphasizes the power of imagination as a spiritual gift. With poetic interludes and scholarly insight, this volume is a transformative invitation to both imagine and reimagine faith, theology, and cultural belonging.
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- 55 New missions to be organized in 2026
- Total of 506 missions for 84,000 missionaries in 2025 (1 per 166
- Previous high of 89,000 in 2014
- 84,000 missionaries and 416 missions in 2015 (1 per 202)
- New Missions in Nations without one previously
- Senegal Dakar
- Malawi Lilongwe
- Togo Lomé
- Solomon Islands Honiara
- Countries with second Mission despite small church presence
- Mongolia Ulaanbaatar West
- Angola Luanda North
- Uganda Kampala East
- Liberia Monrovia West
- New Missions outside large urban areas, and less reached by the church
- DR Congo Mwene-Ditu
- Kenya Kisumu
- Mozambique Nampula
- Cote d’Ivoire Daloa
- Ghana Sunyani
- South Africa East London
- Cape Verde Mindelo
- Papua New Guinea Daru
- Papua New Guinea Madang
- Philippines Lingayen
- Philippines Lipa
- Philippines Ormoc
- Philippines Ozamiz
- Philippines Puerto Princesa
- Perú Tacna
- Uruguay Salto
- Additional Missions in Cities with well established church presence
- DR Congo Kinshasa North (4th)
- Cote d’Ivoire Abidjan South (4th)
- Ghana Accra South (4th)
- Zimbabwe Harare West (2nd)
- Perú Lima Northwest (8th)
- Brazil Guarulhos (6th)
- Brazil São Bernardo (7th)
- Brazil Sorocaba (split from São Paulo North (8th) )
- México Tula (Split from Mexico City North – (8th) )
- Paraguay Asunción South (3rd)
- Australia Brisbane South (2nd)
- Samoa Apia East (2nd)
- Reopening of old missions discontinued
- Greece Athens
- Spain Madrid East (Málaga)
- France Paris South (Toulouse)
- Canada Halifax
- Canada Toronto East
- United States
- Large Metro Areas
- Texas Dallas North (5th)
- Texas Houston North (4th)
- Texas San Antonio South (2nd)
- Missouri Kansas City (2nd)
- Discontinued or relocated missions reopening
- Mississippi Jackson
- Virginia Norfolk (Chesapeake)
- Arizona Phoenix East (Scottsdale)
- Oklahoma Tulsa (moved to Bentonville)
- California Ontario (Rancho Cuchamonga)
- California Oceanside (Carlsbad)
- First time mission headquarters
- California Victorville
- Indiana Fort Wayne
- Idaho Coeur d’Alene
- Wyoming Cheyenne
- Large Metro Areas
- Total of 506 missions for 84,000 missionaries in 2025 (1 per 166
- Temple Dedication
- Grand Junction Colorado Temple – #210
- Dedicated October 19th by Jeffery Holland (1st dedication)
- Members previously traveled to Denver, Vernal, or Monticello
- 5 Stakes assigned to temple district
- Dedicatory Prayer
- Grand Junction Colorado Temple – #210
- Temple Dedication announced
- Lindon Utah Temple
- Dedication on May 3, 2026
- Will D. Todd dedicate this temple?
- Open House: March 12th to April 11th
- Media Day on March 9th
- Dedication on May 3, 2026
- Lindon Utah Temple
- Groundbreaking Ceremonies
- Kumasi Ghana Temple
- October 18th, presided by Isaac K. Morrison
- Cape Town South Africa Temple
- October 25th, presided by Carlos A Godoy
- Brussels Belgium Temple
- Announced for November 22nd by Jack N Gerard
- Being called a site dedication, not groundbreaking, because no dirt will be turned over and the temple will be constructed within the structure.
- Kumasi Ghana Temple
- Temple Sites Announced
- Houston Texas South Temple
- 15.7 site at located along Fort Bend Parkway, just north of Sienna Parkway (perhaps other way around) in Missouri City
- Rendering Released: 46,000 sq ft single story white/granite building with obelisk shaped spire
- 2nd temple to use this floorplan – after Colorado Springs
- Piura Peru Temple
- 2.6 Acre Site at northwest corner of Ave. Tallanes and Ave. Prolongacion
- Located adjacent to a university campus and a luxury apartment
- Rendering released: 18,850 sq ft single story structure topped with a bronze cupola
- 2.6 Acre Site at northwest corner of Ave. Tallanes and Ave. Prolongacion
- Houston Texas South Temple
- Temple Renderings released
- Tulsa Oklahoma Temple
- 30K sq ft temple (similar to Jacksonville temple)
- Dreamcatchers in stained glass?
- Savi’i Samoa Temple
- 30K sq ft temple, modern design
- Reminiscent of the Apia Samoa Temple
- Tulsa Oklahoma Temple
- Temple Matrons and Presidents of new and renovated temples called
- Torreón México Temple
- Hipólita Landeros Viveros Castillo and Gustavo Castillo Ibarra
- La Rosa Ward, Torreón México Jardín Stake
- San Luis Potosí México Temple
- Leticia Escobarete Aranda de Romero and Javier Romero Cuellar
- Aviación Ward, San Luis Potosí México Stake
- Willamette Valley Oregon Temple
- Christina Lynne Demery Stevens and Gregory Lee Stevens
- High Desert Ward, Bend Oregon Stake
- San Diego California Temple
- Stephanie Lou Hansen Whittier and Richard Gayne Whittier
- Oso Oro Ward, Murrieta California Stake
- Torreón México Temple
- Construction Updates
- Osaka Japan Temple
- Demolition of university campus underway at temple site
- Preston England Temple
- Construction of a faith and learning centre approved by the Chorley Council.
- Visitor’s Centre, auditorium (754 seats) cafeteria, classrooms, recreation and sleeping areas (554 beds)
- Future host of FSY Programmes
- Construction of a faith and learning centre approved by the Chorley Council.
- Yorba Linda California Temple
- Temple Cake!
- Construction wrapping up soon
- Las Vegas Nevada Temple
- New gilded angel moroni statue
- Heber Valley Utah Temple
- Utah Supreme Court to hear case in December
- Bakersfield California Temple
- Scoping meeting held
- Lehi Utah Temple
- Excavation for retaining wall
- Salt Lake Temple
- Removal of north tower crane
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- New accessible entrance for Relief Society Building
- Removal of north tower crane
- Osaka Japan Temple
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Jesus Christ is the Master Teacher, and we have been commanded to follow His example, acquiring not only His attributes but also His teaching skills. As we do so, we invite the Spirit into our lives in the fullest measure possible. In Teaching with Power, beloved author Tad R. Callister and his wife, Kathy, explain that the goal of every gospel teacher is much more than giving a masterful lesson or an entertaining, never-to-beforgotten presentation; it is to make our students better—to inspire them to become more like Christ. When we understand this purpose, then the questions we ask, the discussions we lead, and the invitations we extend will all be designed to further this objective. This book will help you more effectively meet the true goal of teaching: helping those we teach become converted disciples of Jesus Christ.
Tad R. Callister was serving in the Presidency of the Seventy and as a member of the Second Quorum of the Seventy in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he was called as Sunday School General President in April 2014. Brother Callister received a BS in accounting from Brigham Young University, a JD from the University of California-Los Angeles, and an MS in tax law from New York University Law School. He spent most of his professional career practicing tax law. He is the author of the best-selling books The Infinite Atonement, The Inevitable Apostasy, and The Blueprint of Christ’s Church He and his wife, Kathryn Louise Saporiti, are the parents of six children.
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Through His Life and Example (The Model)Jesus’s life, as recorded in the Gospels, provides a perfect, living model for Christian conduct, character, and priorities. He modeled:
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Servant Leadership: By washing His disciples’ feet, He taught that true greatness comes through humble service (John 13:1-17).
- Integrity and Action: He matched His words with His deeds, demonstrating honesty, courage, and faithfulness in every situation.
- Prayer and Devotion: He consistently withdrew to pray, showing the necessity of a constant, personal relationship with God the Father.
- Compassion and Love: His interactions with all people—the poor, the sick, the outcast, and His followers—demonstrated unconditional love and grace.
Christians are called to “put on the Lord Jesus Christ” and to be “imitators of God, as beloved children” (Romans 13:14; Ephesians 5:1).
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Through His Teachings (The Instruction)Jesus’s teachings provide the foundational wisdom, principles, and vision for Christian life and maturity.
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The Scriptures: His words, recorded in the New Testament (especially the Gospels), and the rest of the Bible (which He affirmed), serve as the primary source of instruction and guidance. The Bible is used for “teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
- Casting Vision: He cast the vision of the Kingdom of God, inspiring His followers with a greater possibility for their lives (e.g., the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7).
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Deliberate Coaching: He challenged and held His disciples accountable, providing specific coaching on their behavior and beliefs.
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Through the Holy Spirit (The Presence)After His ascension, Christ sent the Holy Spirit, who acts as the believer’s immediate, ever-present guide and coach.
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The “Helper” or “Comforter”: Jesus promised the Holy Spirit would “teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you” (John 14:26).
- Spiritual Transformation: The Spirit conforms believers to the likeness of Christ (sanctification), continually working to develop Christlike character.
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Guidance and Conviction: The Spirit guides Christians in daily decisions and convicts them of sin, prompting a return to righteous living.
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Through the Church (The Community)Christ established the Church (the Body of Christ) to continue His work and facilitate growth.
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Delegated Authority: Jesus commissioned His followers to “go and make disciples,” which is the essence of mentoring (Matthew 28:19-20).
- Spiritual Gifts and Leaders: Christ gave gifts to the church (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers) “to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ” (Ephesians 4:11-13).
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Name of the Church Emphasis on the Full Name: A sustained and formal effort was launched to encourage members, media, and the public to use the full, correct name of the Church: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and to avoid using unofficial nicknames like “Mormon” and “LDS.” This included changing the names of Church entities like the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square*.
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New Church Symbol: A new symbol was introduced to visually emphasize Jesus Christ, showing a representation of the Christus statue beneath the name of the Church.
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Temple and Ordinance Changes Temple Building Acceleration:* President Nelson announced an unprecedented number of new temples across the globe (over 168 new temples as of his 100th birthday in 2024), more than any other Church president in history.
- Civil Marriage and Sealing Waiting Period Eliminated: The requirement for couples in the United States and Canada to wait one year between their civil marriage and their temple sealing was discontinued.
- Witnesses for Ordinances: Policies were changed to allow:
- Any endowed member with a temple recommend (men or women) to serve as a witness for temple sealings (marriages).
- Any baptized Church member (including women, youth, and children) to serve as a witness for baptisms in and out of the temple.
- Temple Ceremony Adjustments: Changes were made to the temple endowment ceremony to simplify the language, clarify the doctrine, and emphasize the equal partnership between men and women in the covenant relationship with God.
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Temple Recommend Questions: The interview questions for a temple recommend were revised to clarify understanding of temple covenants and prepare members more fully.
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Organizational and Program Changes Two-Hour Sunday Meeting Block:* The standard Sunday meeting schedule was reduced from three hours to two hours to emphasize “home-centered, Church-supported” gospel learning.
- Come, Follow Me Curriculum: A new, unified curriculum, Come, Follow Me, was introduced for home study and coordinated with Sunday classes, reinforcing the home-centered approach to gospel learning.
- Ministering Program: The Home Teaching and Visiting Teaching programs were retired and replaced with Ministering, a new, flexible, and more personalized approach to caring for Church members and their families.
- Priesthood Quorum Restructuring: The high priests quorum in each ward was discontinued. High priests (except those serving in a Stake Presidency or Bishopric) were combined with the Elders Quorum, with the goal of strengthening the Elders Quorum as the presiding quorum in the ward.
- Children and Youth Program: The Church discontinued its century-long affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and replaced all existing youth programs (Scouting, Personal Progress, Duty to God) with a new, globally consistent Children and Youth program focused on personal goal-setting, gospel learning, and service.
- Ward Young Women Class Names: The use of class names (Beehives, Mia Maids, Laurels) was discontinued, and class organization became flexible, often based on age.
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Bishop as Young Men President: The Bishop and his counselors now serve as the Young Men presidency in the ward; the separate ward Young Men presidency was discontinued.
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Policy Adjustments (LGBTQ+ Focus) Reversal of the 2015 Policy: The 2015 policy that had designated same-sex marriage as apostasy and barred baptism for children living with same-sex parents (without First Presidency approval) was reversed* in April 2019. The new policy allows for the baptism of children of same-sex parents without First Presidency approval and removes the designation of apostasy for same-sex couples.
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Guidelines on Transgender Members: Church leaders issued updated guidelines clarifying that gender transition is considered a serious matter that may result in Church discipline, while affirming love and respect for all individuals.
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Missionary Program Weekly Communication:* Full-time missionaries were granted permission to communicate with their families weekly (via text, phone, or video chat), instead of only on Christmas and Mother’s Day.
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Service Mission Option: The option for young people to serve as “service missionaries” (living at home and serving locally) was expanded.
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General and Administrative New General Authority Seventy and Apostle Appointments:* Continued to diversify the general leadership by calling Apostles and General Authority Seventies from increasingly diverse international backgrounds.
- Partnership with the NAACP: An ongoing, formal working relationship was established with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to promote education, humanitarian aid, and service.
- Global Church Handbook: A fully revised and simplified Church Handbook (for leaders) was released, emphasizing principles and doctrine over rigid procedures.
- COVID-19 Pandemic Response: Led the Church through the global pandemic, including suspending meetings, closing and then reopening temples, and encouraging vaccination and public health measures.
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- Temple Open Houses
- Elko Nevada Temple
- Media Day for Open House on August 27th
- Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo special guest
- Open house through September 13th
- Interior Photos Released
- Use of Desert Globemallow flower and Orange, Yellow, and Green accents from Paiute and Shonone patterns
- Media Day for Open House on August 27th
- Grand Junction Colorado Temple
- Media Day for Open House on September 8th
- Open house through September 27th
- Interior Photos Released
- Use of claret cup cactus flower as well as Indian paintbrush, cliffrose blossoms and peach blossoms with crimson, amber, green and pale pink hues found in desert canyon landscapes
- Media Day for Open House on September 8th
- Elko Nevada Temple
- Temple Groundbreakings – 5th instance of 3 on the same day
- Brazzaville Republic of the Congo Temple
- August 23rd, presided by Thierry K. Mutombo
- The Temple Patron Assistance fund has helped members take the journey from ROC to DRC.
- Tampa Florida Temple
- August 23rd, presided by Neil Andersen
- Vancouver Washington Temple
- August 23rd, presided by Mark A Bragg
- Brazzaville Republic of the Congo Temple
- Temple Groundbreakings Scheduled
- Cape Town South Africa
- October 25, 2025, presided by Carlos A Godoy
- Temple site and rendering was announced in December 2021
- Kumasi Ghana Temple
- October 18, 2025, presided by Isaac K Morrison
- Rendering was also released in the Africa Newsroom, but not the main.
- Two-story, 22,750 sq. ft. temple, similar the the Alabang Temple
- Cape Town South Africa
- Temple Site Announced
- Ulaanbaatar Mongolia Temple
- 11 acres along Naadamchid Road
- Site map, rendering released for Mongolia’s first temple – Church NewsMain road that leads the the airport, former industrial area with some apartment buildings
- Rendering Released
- Single story, 18,850 sq. ft. building
- Octagonal spire with pagoda shaped accents on corners
- Elder Andersen shared additional renderings with Mongolian saints and citizens.
- “It will take four or five years to build.”
- 11 acres along Naadamchid Road
- Ulaanbaatar Mongolia Temple
- Temple Rendering Released
- Osaka Japan Temple
- Two-story, 34,320 square foot building
- White exterior, obviously Japanese.
- Counterpart for the Mexico City Benemerito Temple
- Osaka Japan Temple
- Construction Updates
- Lehi Utah Temple
- Press release about preliminary site and utility work
- Cincinnati Ohio Temple
- No press release, but activity on site
- Heber Valley Utah Temple
- Church News story about construction beginning
- But, a couple of weeks later, the same judge that ruled in favor the the construction ordered a halt in construction until there is a ruling from Utah Supreme Court
- Willamette Valley Oregon Temple
- Listener question about completion and open house speculation
- Stockholm Sweden Temple
- Topping out of the structure was celebrated with a wreath.
- Salt Lake Temple
- Restored inscription plaque
- Kona Hawaii Temple
- New temple walls rises
- Honolulu Hawaii Temple
- Church Buys 11 acres of former Kamehameha Drive-In and Swap Meet site in Aiea for $60M.
- Development at this site failed in 2023
- Fairview Texas Temple
- Final platt approved, lawsuit threat if construction permits get issued
- New Temple in Southlake Texas?
- Sale of Olerio Homes property to the church
- “The property will become the site of a new temple for the church, marking a significant addition to the Southlake community”
- Lehi Utah Temple
- New Temple Predictions
- Africa
- Bo Sierra Leone
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- Bulawayo Zimbabwe
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- Tirana Albania
- Asia-Pacific
- Taichung Taiwan
- Hobart Australia
- Christchurch New Zealand
- Latin America
- Machala Ecuador
- Tacna Peru
- Sorocaba Brazil
- Poza Rica Mexico
- Kingston Jamaica
- United States-Canada
- Little Rock Arkansas
- Longview Texas
- Augusta Maine
- Charleston West Virginia
- Hattiesburg or Jackson Mississippi
- Evanston or Rock Springs Wyoming
- Africa
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A Light in the DarknessImagine standing in complete darkness. No moon, no stars, no lamps. Just silence and shadows pressing in around you. Then, someone lights a single candle. It is small, flickering, fragile—but suddenly the darkness is not absolute anymore. You can see. You can breathe. You can hope.
That simple image captures the enduring power of the hymn This Little Light of Mine. On the surface, it’s a children’s song with a playful melody. But its story is deeply tied to America’s long struggle with slavery, freedom, and equality. This little song of light has carried generations through both private devotion and public protest.
For me, that image of light has always been more than symbolic. I’ve had moments in my life—times of anxiety, discouragement, or uncertainty—when I felt like I was standing in that same heavy darkness. And while I never heard a literal candle strike in those moments, I have felt the power of even the smallest bit of light: a kind word from a friend, a scripture that surfaced in my mind, a hymn that reminded me that Christ is near. It never takes much. Just a spark is enough to remind me that the darkness isn’t final.
And let’s be honest—This Little Light of Mine is one of those songs almost everyone knows. Chances are you sang it in school, at church, or in some group where the words came out half-shouted, half-sung, but always with a kind of joyful abandon. Because it’s so familiar, we’re tempted to think of it as just a children’s tune—simple, lighthearted, and nothing more. But that’s where we’d be wrong. Beneath that playful melody lies a story rooted in resilience and hope, one that reaches far beyond the circle of childhood sing-alongs.
That’s why This Little Light of Mine resonates so deeply with me. It’s not just a children’s song—it’s a declaration that I still have a flame to carry. Even if it’s small, even if it feels fragile, it matters. And maybe that’s the point. The smallest light can still push back the deepest dark.
Born in Hardship, Preserved in MemoryThe hymn arose out of African American oral traditions before slavery was abolished in 1865. For families held in bondage, songs carried hope, memory, and faith when little else could.
Francis A. Clark later recalled:
“From earliest childhood I heard [this and other] songs, sung by my elders (who had all their lives been held in slavery …) as they gathered, almost nightly, in our home and in the homes of our kindred and friends.”
In 1937, Clark published some of these songs from memory, including an early version of This Little Light of Mine. What began in the shadows of slavery was preserved and handed down as a testimony of resilience.
A Freedom Song for a NationIn the decades after Clark’s publication, the song grew in popularity. By the 1960s, it became one of the anthems of the Civil Rights Movement. Protesters sang it in marches, rallies, and even jail cells. Verses were often adapted to reflect personal trials or community struggles, making it what came to be called a “freedom song.”
The simple call to let one’s light shine became a collective declaration: even when faced with hatred or violence, the light of justice and dignity would not be extinguished.
This was not just a children’s hymn anymore. It was a national hymn of endurance, tying the story of faith to the wider American story of liberty for all.
The Gospel of LightThe spiritual depth of this hymn is inseparable from scripture. Christ Himself said:
- Matthew 5:14–16 – “Ye are the light of the world… let your light so shine before men.”
- 3 Nephi 18:24 – “Hold up your light that it may shine unto the world.”
- Doctrine and Covenants 50:24 – “That which is of God is light.”
The hymn testifies of three eternal truths:
- Jesus Christ brings light to everyone in the world.
- When we follow Him, His light grows brighter in us.
- We can share His light through kindness, love, and justice.
In scripture and in history, light is more than a metaphor—it is liberation, clarity, and courage.
Music That Multiplies LightPart of what makes This Little Light of Mine powerful is its musical simplicity. Its melody is accessible, easy to sing for children and adults alike. Its flexible structure allows endless variations. That openness made it both a teaching song in homes and churches, and an anthem that could be carried into the streets.
One voice singing about light is powerful. A whole congregation—or a whole march—singing together multiplies that light until it cannot be ignored.
Why It Still MattersEven today, This Little Light of Mine calls us to action. Its message is not only personal (“I will let my light shine”) but also communal (“We will let our light shine”). It reminds us that faith is not hidden; it is meant to make a difference in the world.
In our own lives, that might look like:
- Showing kindness in small, unnoticed ways.
- Choosing honesty in difficult moments.
- Standing up for those who cannot stand up for themselves.
- Singing together in faith and hope.
The hymn invites us to ask: Where am I shining light today? Where can I bring Christ’s brightness into someone else’s darkness?
Questions to Consider* How does knowing this hymn’s roots in slavery and the Civil Rights Movement change how you hear it? * Why is light such a universal symbol for both spiritual and social freedom? * In what ways can we “let our light shine” on behalf of others in need? * What role does music play in sustaining us through struggle?
Sources & Further Reading* This Little Light of Mine – Lyrics, sheet music, and recordings (ChurchofJesusChrist.org) * Related Gospel Study Guides: Jesus Christ, Charity
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I’ve shared before that I struggle with anxiety. Like many, it’s been a constant part of my life, and when I don’t handle it well, it can severely hinder my growth.
Picture yourself on a small boat, waves swelling around you, wind tearing at the sails. Fear creeps in—until suddenly, the storm stills. The quiet after the chaos is unforgettable. I’ve felt something like that after long, exhausting weeks on the road for work—when the meetings are finally over, the airports fade behind me, and I step back into the quiet of home. In that stillness, I’m reminded how the Savior calms not just seas, but hearts.
There’s a line from today’s hymn that captures that feeling perfectly:
“Because He calmed the storm, I’m not afraid.”
This line from Shawna Edwards’s hymn Because reminds us that even though storms still rise in our lives, we are not alone. The One who spoke peace to the sea speaks peace to us.
When Shawna Edwards returned to college at age forty-five to finish her music degree, she didn’t expect her first songwriting assignment to produce a hymn that would reach so many. But when asked to write a song on any subject, her choice was immediate and clear: she wanted to write about Jesus Christ. The result was Because—a hymn that testifies of the blessings that flow from the Savior’s life, His atoning sacrifice, and His love.
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Author Sketch: Shawna EdwardsShawna Belt Edwards is a Christian songwriter whose music has become beloved across the Latter-day Saint community and beyond. A wife, mother, and grandmother from Orem, Utah, she returned to Brigham Young University in her mid-forties to complete a degree in Commercial Music, graduating in 2009.
Her hymns and gospel songs—including Because—have reached millions worldwide. Her YouTube channel, Shawna Edwards Music, features lyric videos and performances that together have earned more than 60 million views. With a strong following online and thousands of monthly listeners on streaming platforms, her songs are sung in churches, schools, and homes across the globe.
Edwards describes herself simply as a disciple of Jesus Christ. She writes music to share her faith and to help others feel closer to Him. Whether through Easter anthems, Christmas carols, or hymns of gratitude, her work consistently points to the Savior as the source of hope, love, and life.
A Song Born in the ClassroomThe verses of Because came to Edwards quickly. Each one draws a parallel between something the Savior did and the comfort or guidance we receive in our lives:
- “Because He walked the path, I know the way.”
- “Because He calmed the storm, I’m not afraid.”
The chorus becomes an expression of everlasting gratitude: He gave us “ev’rything He had to give.” Yet when it came time to close the song, Edwards found herself struggling. How could she summarize the all-encompassing blessings that come through Jesus Christ?
The solution was found in the simplest of phrases:
“I breathe, I see, I hope, I love, I live.”
Because He walked the path, I know the way.
Because He calmed the storm, I’m not afraid.
Because He made the lame to walk and caused the blind to see
And blessed the children one by one, I feel His love for me.
And I will praise forever
The Savior of the world,
And I will sing together
With all the Saints on earth.
Because He gave to me ev’rything
He had to give,
I breathe, I see, I hope, I love, I live.
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Because He died for me, I’ll live again.
Because He is my Friend, I’ll follow Him.
Because He fills the world with light, I’m filled with hope and peace.
And when He comes to earth again, I’ll kneel before His feet.
And I will praise forever
The Savior of the world,
And I will sing together
With all the Saints on earth.
Because He gave to me ev’rything
He had to give,
I breathe, I see, I hope, I love, I live.
Theological Themes in the TextAt its core, Because is a hymn of testimony. It proclaims that our strength, our hope, and even the most ordinary aspects of life are gifts that come because of Him.
Three principles are highlighted alongside the hymn:
- Jesus Christ loves each of us.
- Our faith in Him grows as we learn of His life and teachings.
- We show our love by following Him.
The structure of the hymn reinforces these truths. Each verse begins with “Because,” reminding us that everything we are and everything we have ties back to the Savior’s acts of love.
Musical and Poetic FeaturesWhile the music is not analyzed in technical terms in the provided account, the literary qualities of the text stand out. The repetition of “Because” sets a rhythm that feels like testimony bearing. The progression from specific scriptural events—walking the path, calming the storm—to the elemental blessings of life itself creates a sweeping movement from story to eternity.
The hymn ends with a striking simplicity: not abstract doctrine, but the physical and emotional realities of being alive. Breath, sight, hope, love, life—every gift is traced to Him.
Anchored in ScriptureThe message of Because resonates deeply with scripture:
- 1 John 4:19 — “We love him, because he first loved us.”
- Alma 38:9 — “There is no other way nor means whereby man can be saved, only in and through Christ.”
- Mosiah 3:5–7, 10–11 — A prophecy of the Savior’s suffering and triumph.
- Romans 8:38–39 — Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ.
- 2 Nephi 33:6 — Nephi’s rejoicing in Christ.
These passages reflect the same conviction Edwards captured in her song: every blessing in mortality and eternity comes because of Jesus Christ.
Modern ReflectionWhat makes Because powerful is not just its origin story but its application in daily life. The hymn encourages us to connect our everyday experiences—walking, breathing, hoping, loving—with the Savior’s sustaining presence.
It also points outward. If our faith and love are grounded in Him, then discipleship means helping others to learn of Jesus Christ. Sharing His love, much like sharing a song, becomes a natural expression of gratitude.
“Because He walked the path, I know the way.”
That line invites us to consider our own path and how we might walk it more faithfully by following Him.
Resources [Hymn page: Because] (please provide URL for linking) * Related Gospel Study Guides in Gospel Library: + Jesus Christ + Mortal Ministry of Jesus Christ + Faith in Jesus Christ*
Sources & Further Reading* Hymn background text provided (“Because,” Shawna Edwards, ChurchofJesusChrist.org hymn page). * Scriptures as listed with the hymn.
Outline – Hear Hymn: Because1. Opening Hook* Edwards’s return to college and her first songwriting assignment. * Immediate decision to write about Jesus.
2. Hymn Context* Composer: Shawna Edwards. * Origin: college songwriting class. * Central idea: blessings that come because of Jesus.
3. Doctrinal Themes* Parallel verses connecting Christ’s acts with our blessings. * Chorus of gratitude: “ev’rything He had to give.” * Culmination in elemental gifts of life. * Principles: Christ’s love, growing faith, discipleship.
4. Musical & Literary Features* Repetition of “Because.” * Verses move from scriptural events to universal blessings. * Simplicity of the final line.
5. Scriptural Resonances 1 John 4:19, Alma 38:9, Mosiah 3:5–7, 10–11, Romans 8:38–39, 2 Nephi 33:6*.
6. Modern Application & Reflection* Seeing daily blessings as evidence of Christ’s love. * Invitation to follow Him more fully. * Sharing His love with others.
7. Links & Resources* Hymn page (URL). * Related Gospel Study Guides.
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Hear Hymn – The Lord’s My Shepherd
A Scripture for Life and DeathAs I write, my heart is with my own family. My sister-in-law and my brother are grieving the loss of her sister, who passed away just yesterday. Their sorrow is fresh, and I find myself turning again to words that have comforted countless mourners across the centuries.
If there is a single scripture that seems to appear in nearly every film or television scene of a funeral, it is Psalm 23. The moment is almost familiar: mourners gathered, heads bowed, and the words spoken in the timeless cadence of the King James Bible.
It has become almost a cultural shorthand for grief, but rightly so. Psalm 23 may be one of the most read and recited passages in all of scripture. It speaks to the living as well as the dying, offering assurance of God’s presence in every valley.
Here it is in full, from the King James Version:
Psalm 23 (KJV)
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
These verses hold together both sides of human experience: the still waters of peace and the shadow of death, the paths of righteousness and the presence of enemies. In every setting, the Good Shepherd remains close.
https://youtu.be/mGoxVDUlH7E?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rssA Psalm That Has Comforted GenerationsFew passages of scripture are as beloved or as widely recognized as Psalm 23. Its opening words—“The Lord is my shepherd”—have carried peace to worshipers for centuries. Set to song in countless traditions, this psalm has been both a private prayer and a public hymn of faith.
In The Lord’s My Shepherd, the words of Psalm 23 are joined to a tune of quiet assurance, creating a hymn that links seventeenth-century Scotland with modern worshipers across the world.
Origins in the Scottish Psalter (1650)The text of this hymn comes from the Scottish Psalter of 1650, a landmark collection that sought to translate the psalms faithfully from Hebrew while making them singable in English. Accuracy mattered more than poetic flourish, yet the translators still needed to shape the language into rhyming, metrical lines.
Sometimes that required unusual word order. For instance, verse 3 of this hymn reads “me comfort still” instead of the more familiar “still comfort me,” chosen to rhyme with the previous phrase “fear no ill.” These adjustments kept the psalms close to their original meaning without layering on extra commentary.
The result was a text that is direct, spare, and faithful—a psalm in song form, ready for congregational voices.
What Is the Scottish Psalter?
The Scottish Psalter of 1650 is a collection of the 150 Biblical Psalms translated into metrical, rhyming English verse for congregational singing. It was the result of a prolonged process of revision initiated by the Westminster Assembly and refined by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, with the goal of aligning the text as closely as possible to the original Hebrew. Shaftesbury Sq RPC+14The 1650 Psalter+14gracechapeltn.com+14
In essence: the Scottish Psalter is a historically rooted, singable version of the Psalms designed for fidelity to the Bible and ease of corporate worship—and it continues to be valued across centuries for both its accuracy and accessibility.
James Leith Macbeth Bain and World War I (1915)Two and a half centuries later, as World War I spread across Europe, Scottish minister and composer James Leith Macbeth Bain turned again to Psalm 23. Having grown up singing from the Scottish Psalter, he found its message of calm and safety especially poignant in a time of conflict and suffering.
In 1915, Bain composed a new melody for the familiar words. The tune, soon known as Brother James’s Air, matched the psalm’s gentle assurance with flowing, peaceful lines. It offered comfort in an age shadowed by loss and uncertainty.
This tune has since carried the words of Psalm 23 into new generations, reminding listeners of divine guidance even in the darkest valleys.
A New Home in Hymns—For Home and ChurchThe Lord’s My Shepherd now appears for the first time in a Church-published hymnal, Hymns—For Home and Church. Its inclusion signals both the enduring strength of Psalm 23 and the lasting value of Bain’s musical setting.
Doctrinal Themes in the TextThe hymn teaches eternal truths with clarity:
- Christ as the Good Shepherd. Like the sheep of Psalm 23, we are led, protected, and gathered by Him (John 10:14).
- God’s divine plan. The Shepherd’s care is purposeful, guiding us back to the Father (1 Nephi 22:25).
- Healing and mercy. In Christ’s presence, fear is replaced with comfort, and wounds with restoration.
“If we follow our Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ, He will lead us back to the Father.”
Musical and Worship SignificanceBrother James’s Air is gentle and lyrical, its rising and falling lines suggesting both movement and rest. The melody never overwhelms; instead, it underscores the psalm’s assurance of safety. In congregational singing, it carries the text in a way that feels both intimate and communal—an invitation to trust.
Cultural Echoes of Psalm 23The words of Psalm 23 extend far beyond one hymn tune. They have become woven into the fabric of Western culture:
- Royal occasions. Another setting of this psalm, the Crimond tune, was sung at the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip in 1947 and at Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral in 2022.
- Popular music. Phrases from the psalm echo through unexpected places—Coolio’s Gangsta’s Paradise (“as I walk through the valley”), Pink Floyd’s Sheep, and even heavy-metal tracks by Megadeth.
- Classical and choral works. Composers such as John Rutter (The Lord Is My Shepherd, part of his Requiem) and Leonard Bernstein (Chichester Psalms) have reimagined its text for choir and orchestra.
- Funerals and film. The psalm is one of the most frequently read passages at Christian funerals and often appears in film portrayals of grief or hope. It is also integral to Jewish prayer, sung during Shabbat meals and recited at times of mourning.
This wide embrace shows how Psalm 23 transcends time, genre, and even faith tradition, offering language of comfort that resonates far beyond its original setting.
Modern Application and ReflectionToday, singing The Lord’s My Shepherd can bring the same peace it offered to worshipers in 1650 and to those enduring the trenches of 1915. In our own valleys—whether of grief, anxiety, or uncertainty—the Good Shepherd’s presence is steady.
As you listen or sing this hymn, consider:
- When have you felt Jesus Christ extending love and guidance as your Shepherd?
- Why can you trust Him to lead you, even when the way ahead is unclear?
- How might you help others hear His voice of comfort?
Resources & Further Reading* The Lord’s My Shepherd – Hymn Page (lyrics, sheet music, recordings) * Psalm 23; 1 Nephi 22:25; John 10:14
Outline: Hear Hymn – The Lord’s My Shepherd1. Opening Hook * Introduce the timeless comfort of Psalm 23. * Note how this hymn connects centuries of worshipers—from 1650 Scotland to modern congregations. 2. Origins in the Scottish Psalter (1650) * Background on the psalter’s purpose: faithful Hebrew translation + singable English. * Example of inverted word order (“me comfort still” vs. “still comfort me”) to preserve rhyme. * Emphasis on accuracy over embellishment. 3. James Leith Macbeth Bain and World War I (1915) * Brief sketch of Bain as Scottish composer and minister. * His choice to set Psalm 23 to a new melody amid wartime suffering. * The birth of Brother James’s Air and its legacy as a tune of hope. 4. Publication in Hymns—For Home and Church * Note this is the first time the hymn appears in a Church-published hymnal. * What that signals about its enduring message and musical worth. 5. Doctrinal Themes in the Text * Christ as the Good Shepherd leading us safely home. * God’s divine plan for our lives. * Healing, comfort, and mercy through faith and repentance. * Tie directly to the cited scriptures: Psalm 23, 1 Nephi 22:25, John 10:14. 6. Musical and Worship Significance * The gentle character of Brother James’s Air. * How the tune reinforces the psalm’s themes of peace and assurance. 7. Cultural Echoes of Psalm 23 * Contrast with the Crimond tune, used at royal occasions (e.g., Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral). * Appearances in pop and secular music: Coolio’s Gangsta’s Paradise, Pink Floyd, Megadeth. * Choral and classical adaptations: John Rutter’s The Lord Is My Shepherd, Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms. * Frequent presence in film, funerals, and Jewish worship—showing its broad cultural reach. 8. Modern Application and Reflection * How believers today can draw strength from this hymn in times of trial. * Questions for reflection/podcast tie-in. 9. Resources & Further Reading * Link to hymn page (lyrics, sheet music, recordings).
Scripture references provided.
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- Temple Dedication
- Farmington New Mexico Temple – #208
- August 17th, Presided by Neil Andersen
- Special attention to Navajo and Zuni Heritage
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- Dedicatory Prayer
- Farmington New Mexico Temple – #208
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- Open House: November 21st to December 13th
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- Open House: January 22nd to February 7th
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- August 7th presided by Taniela B Wakolo
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- August 9th, presided by Robert M Davies
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- Temple Location and Rendering Released
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- 3.3 mile crow fly distance from Kinshasa temple
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- Announced for August 23rd
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- Construction Updates
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- Temple Dedications
- Antofagasta Chile Temple – #207
- Dedicated on June 15th, presided by Gary Stevenson
- Dedicatory Prayer
- 3rd temple in Chile
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- Antofagasta Chile Temple – #207
- Temple Open House
- Farmington New Mexico Temple
- Media day on July 14th
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- Groundbreaking ceremony held on June 21st
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- Groundbreaking ceremony held on June 28th
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- Groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for August 9th
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- Groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for September 27th
- To be presided by Elder Peter M. Johnson
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- Groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for August 23rd
- To be presided by Elder Neil Anderson
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For Latter-day Saints, the temple is the pinnacle experience on the “Covenant Path”, or road to salvation in the Celestial Kingdom. Dozens of new temples are being announced each year, and members around the world are gaining access to these holy structures, and yet a shroud of secrecy still hangs over the details of the ceremonies that occur therein. The oft heard idiom repeated whenever questions are posed about the temple is that it is “sacred, not secret.” This stigma has unfortunately led to many members feeling confusion, discomfort, lack of connection, or even not being adequately prepared to make the covenants they are there to make, as they were not aware of the terms of the covenants beforehand. We can do more to prepare our members for the temple experience, and we can start by talking about it.
In this book, Derek Hutchins endeavors to clearly prepare readers for and walk them through temple ceremonies, step by step, without using direct quotes from temple ceremonies and avoiding those few key words which members covenant not to reveal. The other covenants of salvation are explored as well, for example many male church members make the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood — but do they truly understand what they have committed to do? The book also delves into the history of temple ordinances and how they have evolved over time, helping those preparing to go through the temple understand the ancient context from which these ceremonies were born. With this unofficial temple preparation text, Latter-day Saints can learn what to expect within temple walls and build a foundation of temple service that will last the rest of their lives — and beyond.
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- Temple Dedications
- Nairobi Kenya Temple – #204
- May 18th, presided by Ulisses Soares
- Dedicatory Prayer
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- Announced one week prior
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- June 8th, presided by Russell Nelson
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- 5.87-acre site located at the intersection of Avenida de la Cantera and Avenida Real Escondido in the Reserva Territorial la Hacienda neighborhood of Chihuahua (edge of the city)
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- Temple Rendering Released
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Alan B Collier is a 7th-8th generation Latter-day Saint who grew up in Western North Carolina as the fifth of ten children. He served a mission in Arizona and Mexico. Alan graduated BYU-Provo in Construction Management. In his career, Alan worked almost 20 years for one of the Intermountain West’s largest contractors and then equally as long as the owner of a general contracting firm. His first exposure to church construction began as a deacon listening to a brother talk about building the first branch meetinghouse in western NC. Alan has since been associated with hundreds of new builds, remodels, and maintenance projects for The Church across North America, including projects as large as the Conference Center and as simple as repairing a carpet run in a local meetinghouse. He has contracted with Church Meetinghouse Facilities, Special Projects, Seminaries, Welfare, Priesthood, as well as with private equity divisions of The Church.
Alan also serves on a various non-profit boards, manager at several running events, and is vice president of his homeowner association. He was a chaplain for The Church at the 2010 and 2013 National Jamborees. Alan currently serves on the Mesa Temple Events Committee and in his spare time is a hiker, kayaker and cyclist.
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Cynthia Collier grew up in Salt Lake City in a family that enjoyed the performing arts. She studied philosophy, English, and music at Brigham Young University, and has taught music and theater in schools. Over the past 25 years she has been involved in writing and directing live productions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including Savior of the World at the Conference Center Theater in Salt Lake City, and the Nauvoo and British pageants in Nauvoo, Illinois. She has served in the Church as a teacher, in various music callings, and in presidencies in wards and stakes. She most recently served with her husband as a branch minister at the University of Utah and Huntsman Hospitals in Salt Lake City. She is married to Eric Collier and is a mother and grandmother.
The Pageants Celebrate a Great Legacy of FaithThe pageants are filled with authentic hymns and folksongs, lively dances, and tender moments that share the joy these early Church members found in living Christ’s gospel. Through words taken from journals, sermons, and historic records of the period, the pageants invite all to feel the powerful testimonies of these faithful Christians.
The Nauvoo Pageant is Narrated by Parley P. Pratt and emphasizes the prophetic mission of Joseph Smith and honors the sacrifice, faith and courage of the Saints who gave their all to build a city and a temple to their God. See a video Glimpse of the Nauvoo Pageant.
The British Pageant is Narrated by a character named Arthur Ashton and it explores events surrounding the beginning of the Church in the British Isles and the impact of the British members’ abiding faith and deep love for one another and the Savior. See a video Glimpse of the British Pageant.
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- If you have hat making skills, reach out to contact@theculturalhall.com
- What BYU officials said about the civil lawsuit against Jake Retzlaff
- What to know about Mormons shaking beds and ‘soaking’
- For the first time, you can go to concerts on the Conference Center rooftop
- Live performances at Temple Square schedule
- Brandon Flowers Ep. 241
- Big names in LDS art to stage big festival
- A Documentary about a doll
- New York Doll documentary
- Iam Tongi, of American Idol, has song in new mega-hit Lilo and Stitch movie
- Historic Paris (Idaho) Tabernacle to close for renovation starting this summer
- Wooden Tikis destroyed at Iosepa, Utah cemetery honoring LDS-Hawaiian ancestors
- Missouri man claiming to be prophet arrested
- Church helps new Weber-Morgan Children’s Justice Center bring healing from child abuse
- Young Men organization 150th anniversary broadcast July 13 to honor Aaronic Priesthood
- Charlie Vause, earner of Nike and Gatorade nation honors, uses faith in Christ to keep running
- Elder Soares meets the Republic of the Congo Prime Minister
- Marco Rubio says church will ‘absolutely’ be part of conversations about rebuilding foreign aid
- Church members turn to yoga for its physical and spiritual benefits
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- Is God Disappointed In Me? By Kurt Francom
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- BYU quarterback accused of sexual assault (Tribune)
- BYU quarterback accused of sexual assault (Deseret News)
- Popular YouTube show ‘Outdoor Boys’ says goodbye
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- Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 1 Ep. 933
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- Celebrate Email Debt Forgiveness Day!!
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- BYU announces location of new medical school
- Brian Santiago is the new BYU athletic director
- Behind Tom Holmoe’s amazing Halloween costumes
- Elder Matthew Holland attends Mass of Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV
- Call for multicultural choir applicants for October 2025 General Conference
- Church investments lost $4 billion in the first quarter of 2025 (don’t worry, we’re fine)
- Delta crew pays tribute to missionary and his family during his ‘final flight’ home
- Vigil held in honor of 17-year-old killed in motorcycle crash in American Fork Canyon
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- The Winningest Coach in the NCAA Anson Dorrance Ep. 927
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- Check out our “viral” episode, Personal Scripture Study For the Win Ep. 913
- The Osmonds: A New Musical coming to Utah 2026
- Church agrees to ‘settlement in principle’ of more than 100 sex abuse lawsuits in California
- How Britain Covey brings faith into his NFL locker room
- Purple Pantry at East Carolina University
- Secret Lives of Mormon Wives coming soon!!
- 11 Conferences for young single adults coming across North America
- We finally have the Swig orders of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives!!!
- Conan O’Brian tribute on Netflix
- Church helps Westwater (Navajo Nation) finish utility work including running water!
- Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG) make 57 quilts representing peace for members of Congress
- Mormon Women for Ethical Government Ep. 449
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- Church donates CT scanner to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Barbados
- Catholic church celebrates new Pope Leo XIV
- The First Presidency offers a message of goodwill to Pope Leo XIV
- How Latter-day Saints changed lives in honor of Global Youth Service Day
- President Camille Johnson encourages Young Adults to be righteous stewards of the earth
- Bonner Family, moving back to Flint Michigan to give back
- Be one-a celebration of the revelation on the Priesthood
- Utah becomes first state to ban LGBTQ+ flags in government buildings and schools
- Rainbow flags are disappearing in an atmosphere of fear surrounding LGBTQ+ support
- Clifford Wallace, BYU’s most recent honorary doctorate recipient
- How young Catholics could model LDS missionary service
- Monastery Mornings Ep. 556
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- Mormon Wives Whiteny Leavitt and husband Conner address lavender marriage rumors
- Church of Jesus Christ and same-sex attraction
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The only woman mentioned by name in the Doctrine and Covenants besides Emma Smith, Vienna lived a simple yet extraordinary life. From her conversion in Boston to her role in the first baptisms for the dead and on into the settlement of Salt Lake City, Vienna played an important part in the growth of the Church during the nineteenth century witnessing many significant moments in church history. Historian Brent M. Rogers shows through meticulous research Vienna’s journey as a single woman within the early Church, detailing the unsung life of this little-known but remarkable woman.
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Brent M. Rogers is a historian and documentary editor for The Joseph Smith Papers. He earned a BA with honors in history from San Diego State University, an MA in public history from California State University, Sacramento, and a PhD with emphasis in nineteenth-century United States history from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Brent is the author of “A ‘distinction between Mormons and Americans’: Mormon Indian Missionaries, Federal Indian Policy, and the Utah War,” Utah Historical Quarterly, 82.4(Fall 2014): 250-271, which won the Western History Association’s 2015 Arrington-Prucha Prize for Best Article on the History of Religion in the West.
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- Check out One-chains travel agent Instagram account at com/wanderwestbrook
- Dear Prudence: Help! I bought my Mormon friend a….
- Marijuana and the Members of the Church Ep. 420
- Lori Daybell found guilty in murder conspiracy trial
- Does Lori Daybell’s brother remember her famous enchiladas?
- The Pacific Northwest tries Utah’s dirty soda trend
- Mormon dirty soda trend lands in Australia
- Tragic accident claims life of young missionary in North Carolina
- Church provides relief after 7,7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar
- Man charged after breaking into Lancaster County church completely nude
- The ‘Book of Mormon Experience’ comes to the 2025 Buenos Aires Book Fair
- Bear, Tiger Bachmeier transferring to BYU football
- Bishop Causse highlights the power of service to world leaders
- Logan Castleton—how one service missionary is using music and social media to spread the message of the Gospel
- Check out the Come Back podcast
- Timpanogos Hiking Co. gives out patches!!
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He was the head coach of the women’s soccer program at the University of North Carolina from 1979 to 2024. He has one of the most successful coaching records in the history of athletics. Under Dorrance’s leadership, the Tar Heels have won 21 of the 41 NCAA Women’s Soccer Championships. The Tar Heels’ record under Dorrance stood at 809-67-36 (.887 winning percentage) over 33 seasons at the end of the 2017 season. He has led his team to a 101-game unbeaten streak and coached 13 different women to a total of 20 National Player of the Year awards.
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- Donny Osmond steals the show with surprise songs, testimony of Christ at BYU Women’s Conference
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- Ammon Bundy Ep. 137
- Ammon Bundy settles in Utah as a wanted man.
- Church files appeal after court sides with opposition in sex abuse lawsuit settlement
- Church rocked by child sexual abuse allegations in California
- Mormon sexual abuse database at org
- If you are in need of help, visit org or call 800 422 4453
- Thousands of dollars in damage caused at church in Provo
- Sister Browning joins National Day of Prayer Observance at White House
- Afterglow or the story of how Kevin and Joel built a life together Ep. 925
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- Afterglow or the story of how Joel and Kevin built a life together Ep. 925
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- Peter Breinholt Ep. 6 and 252
- Shedeur Sanders unprecedented fall in the 2025 NFL draft finally ends
- What Utah ties have signed as free agents after going undrafted
- Utah State Jaylen Royals drafted by Kansas City Chiefs
- Southern Virginia University wins school’s first NCAA Division III men’s volleyball national title
- Former BYU runner Conner Mantz finishes 4th in Boston Marathon
- The Episode of the Beast Ep. 666
- Interview with Dan McClellan at fromthedesk.org
- The Bible Says So by Dan McClellan
- Data Over Dogma podcast with Dan McClellan and Daniel Beecher
- Bishops get guidance from top leaders regarding immigration crackdown
- Rexburg man acquires sword owned by man who was the leader of the mob that killed Joseph Smith
- Vibrant faith communities still in Wyoming as Christianity declines
- Church sells vacant Far Rockaway site for $8 million
- University of Utah to give college credit for missionary, military, or humanitarian service
- CES religious educators invited to second annual conference in June
- View the CES conference and others at ChurchofJesusChrist.org
- Church History Museum showcases 13th International Art Competition
- Ammon Bundy settles in Utah as a wanted man. “They can find my anytime they want”
- Ammon Bundy Ep. 137
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- Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 trailer
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- Hannah Neeleman (Ballerina Farm) insists her husband does a lot – just months after being attacked for her lifestyle
- The symbolism of the Five Wise Virgins sculpture on Temple Square
- BYU Alumna creates product to encourage language and gospel learning
- New York Mets Spanish language producer credits self-reliance class
- Self-Reliance courses on the church website
- Church receives award for reconstruction, preservation of Ohio historic site
- Former branch president charged with raping 14-year-old congregant
- The House of My Mother by Shari Franke
- Huckabee calls Mormons, Christians, Jews, ‘people of the book’ at Senate hearing
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- Check out Book of Mormon Heroes at com
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- New Gospel Library resources answer questions on race, women, and science
- Sharon Eubank speaks on ‘waging peace’ at 2025 MWEG conference
- At WFP headquarters, Bishop Causse reinforces commitment to help the hungry
- Elder Christofferson dedicates stunning new BYU music building
- Church honors Young Women organization with new scholarly history, ‘Carry On’
- Two General Officers and Elder Cook to speak at BYU Women’s Conference
- Young people are driving increase in faith, church attendance report says
- America wants a God according to New York Times
- New shifts in church engagement trends
- Canadian Latter-day Saint gives away 400 copies of the Book of Mormon, and counting
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- Check out the most recent Temple Ticker (and subscribe) on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@TheCulturalHall?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Visa is reinstated for BYU student from Japan who had a fishing citation and speeding violation
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- Former BYU star Jimmer Fredette retires from playing basketball
- Brandon Davies, former BYU player
- Here’s what to know about the church’s cancelled plans for seminary building at AZ school
- How religious leaders feel about climate change, politics, and being a pastor
- Church offers new AI tool, works to protect members’ data
- How social media is redefining LDS men’s views on masculinity
- Church strengthens education in Panama with donation for classrooms in remote communities
- Church to complete water conservation project in 2025
- Salt Lake City bus tour uncovers lesser-known Black history in Utah
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- Perfectionism in perspective; Latter-day Saints’ unique outlook
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- Temple Dedication
- Auckland New Zealand Temple – #203
- Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025 presided by Patrick Kearon
- Dedicatory Prayer
- 15 stakes in New Zealand assigned to Temple District
- Auckland New Zealand Temple – #203
- Temple Open House Begins
- Nairobi Kenya Temple
- Open house through May 3rd
- Media day on April 14 lead by Elder Thierry Mutombo
- Shared story of father’s dream of wanting to enter temple
- Interior Photos released
- Blues, Greens, Golds
- Stained Glass with traditional African plant motifs
- Traditional african rugs, Tall wood doors, Christus Statue
- Nairobi Kenya Temple
- Temple Dedications Announced
- Antofagasta Chile Temple
- Open house: May 14-24, media day on May 12
- Dedication: June 15, 2025, presided by Gary Stevenson
- Elko Nevada Temple
- Open house: August 30-September 13, media day on August 27
- Dedication: October 12, 2025, presided by Gary Stevenson
- Grand Junction Colorado Temple
- Open house: September 11-27, media day on September 8
- Dedication: October 19, 2025, presided by Jeffery Holland
- Bahia Blanca Argentina Temple
- Open house: October 16-November 1, media day on October 14
- Dedication: October 23, 2025, presided by Ulisses Soares
- Antofagasta Chile Temple
- Temple Rendering Released
- West Jordan Utah Temple
- 3-story, 85,000 sq. ft. building
- White stone with one simple gray steeple
- Similar floor plan to Lindon, Smithfield temples
- Likely two baptistries
- Huntsville Alabama Temple
- One-story, 30,000 sq. ft. building
- White stone, bronze cupula
- Similar to Fort Worth, Austin, or Bakersfield
- West Jordan Utah Temple
- Construction updates
- Lone Mountain Nevada Temple
- Residents appeal approval decision to Nevada Supreme Court
- Jacksonville Florida Temple
- Permit filed for $7.5M
- Lone Mountain Nevada Temple
- Temple Site Announced
- Eket Nigeria Temple
- 7 acre site on Eket/Oron Road
- One-story, 18,850 sq. ft. building
- Area in Nigeria with the most dense concentration of congregrations
- Eket Nigeria Temple
- Addition to temple site
- Preston England Temple
- Plans for new building with visitors center and FSY Facility
- Preston England Temple
- Reactions for Temple Announcements
- Number breakdown of the 200 temples announced by Russell Nelson
- Two New Secretive Temples in Australia
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- Book Recommendations (or not):
- I’m glad my Mom Died by Jeannette McCurdy
- When the Moon Turns to Blood by Leah Sottile
- Motorhome Prophecies by Carrie Sheffield
- Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
- The House of My Mother by Shari Franke
- Dr Christina Littlefield Ep. 909
- Lori Vallow Daybell messages reveal plans before Charles Vallow’s death prosecutors say
- Arizona jury find Lori Vallow Daybell guilty in trial of conspiracy to kill Charles Vallow
- Visions of Glory by John Pontius
- First Presidency offers condolences on the passing of Pope Francis, noting his courageous, compassionate leadership
- Where can you watch Conclave?
- Visa reinstated for BYU student from Japan who had a fishing violation and speeding tickets
- U honors renowned chemist Henry Eyring for his love of God, love of people, love of chemistry
- K.’s Ministry of Defence welcomes Latter-day Saints as endorsed chaplains for British Armed Forces
- Sierra Larson Chaplain in the Army Reserves Ep. 892
- Chaplain Jenna Carson Ep. 841
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- Mesa Easter Pageant—join Richie next year!
- Best DJ in Utah wins Best of SLC award!! Again!!
- BYU PhD student’s international student visa revoked for fishing violation
- Visa is reinstated for BYU student from Japan who had a fishing citation and speeding tickets
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- Students, faith groups, and Utah’s first lady join forces for women in crisis
- Mormon studies loses a giant—a Methodist historian who knew the LDS church inside and out
- Lion House Rolls with return this year, and other renovations will wrap up sooner than you think
- Fasting: A sign of discipline and devotion
- Federal judge throws out class-action lawsuit regarding tithing
- Religion, research among the 5 goals of First Presidency set for BYU’s School of Medicine
- The ‘pioneering’ journey for first missionary called after the church allows single males to serve
- Kyle Ep. 352
- Utah adds protections for children of influencers after conviction of YouTuber Ruby Franke
- Bad Influence: the Dark Side of Kidfluencing
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- Celebrating the Peru temple in Peru with One-chain Ep. 916
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- Mesa Easter pageant celebrates the ‘Greater Love’ of Jesus Christ
- Mormon History Association’s annual conference set to return to Ogden in June
- BYU-Pathway Worldwide may become Latter-Day Saints’ ‘biggest gift to the world’
- First district of the church created in Guinea, West Africa
- Saints in Slovenia rejoice with first TV broadcast of General Conference
- Coffee shop leans into General Conference traffic
- Minne”SOTA” Chad Taylor Ep. 914
- Church buys more land in Australia
- Gay man dresses up as Jesus for PRIDE each year to help people confront their religious trauma
- What Wikipedia says about ‘All Dogs Go To Heaven’
- “Return Unto Me…That I May Heal You” Elder S. Mark Palmer, General Conference April 2025
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- Check out One-chain’s LDS Living video
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- What church and others are doing under a new Utah law to protect kids from sexual abuse
- Upcoming seminary building on Cienega HS campus brings mixed reactions
- New documentary follows young adults during Latter-day Saint and NAACP fellowship to Ghana
- Click HERE to watch the documentary on YouTube
- Church to preserve pioneer baptism site in Nigeria
- Rare footage of first baptisms in West Africa (Circa 1978)
- Church must address its demon problem, or more children will suffer
- Man allegedly assaults juvenile after volleyball tournament in church meetinghouse
- Mississippi man indicted for federal civil rights and arson charges for setting fire to Mormon church
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- Minne ‘SOTA’ Ep. 914
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- PDF of General Conference April 2025 talk summaries
- 25 years in the Conference Center
- Learn more about the incoming Young Men’s General Presidency
- Church leaders commit to assist those suffering after earthquakes in Myanmar, Thailand
- Want free yard service in Topeka, Kansas? Your too late, but here’s how it was done
- First church missionaries hailing from the Central African Republic
- The Chosen television series will return to Utah for season 6
- Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Jen Affleck revisits Chippendales, with husband
- Mormon Wives stars Whitney Leavitt and Demi Engemann form unlikely alliance
- Miranda McWhorter joins cast of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives for season 2
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At sota we work every day to give you the best. drink. ever. every. time. Why? Because you deserve it.
Whether it’s time to celebrate (end of soccer season, big moment at work, hanging with friends),
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Sota is a family-run business started right here in Minnesota, because if anyone knows anything about ‘Ice Cold’, it’s Minnesota, right?
We’re a bunch of goofballs who are just as serious about having fun as we are about making delicious drinks.
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Justin Dyer is a Professor of Religious Education at Brigham Young University. He received his Ph.D. in human and community development from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and was a postdoctoral fellow at Auburn University. He teaches classes on religion and family as well as graduate statistics. He has conducted research on incarcerated fathers and their families and he currently researches how religion, family, and mental health influence each other. He is particularly interested in Latter-day Saint mental health and how being LGBTQ+ and a Latter-day Saint influences mental health. He has published over 60 academic studies. His research has won several awards including BYU’s Young Scholar Award. He holds the college of Religious Education’s Moral Education Professorship and is a Fellow with the Wheatley Institute at BYU.Michael A. Goodman is a Professor of Religious Education at Brigham Young University. He also serves as the RSC’s Associate Publications Director and the Editor of the Religious Educator journal. He has worked for the Church Educational System since 1989 and was the manager of CES College Curriculum before joining the Department of Church History and Doctrine in 2007. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a public relations, a master’s degree in information technology, and a PhD in marriage, family, and human development. He is a coinvestigator on the Family Foundations of Youth Development longitudinal research project. His research focus is on adolescent and family faith development and mental health outcomes with a special emphasis on suicidality. He has been married to Tiina Anita Goodman from Lahti, Finland, since 1985.
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- New Temple Locations – 200 for President Nelson
- Reynosa, Mexico
- Border city across from McAllen Texas
- Either attending Monterrey or McAllen Temples
- Second temple in Tamaulipas (Tampico)
- 27th in Mexico
- Chorrillos, Peru
- Neighborhood district in Lima, Peru
- Lima Peru South Area (3rd temple)
- 10th in Peru
- Rivera, Uruguay
- City on the northern border with Brazil
- Joint urban area with Santana do Livramento
- Free movement of people, separated by only a street
- Peace Park
- No border checkpoints unless you leave the city
- Portuñol is spoken near the border
- 2nd in Uruguay
- Campo Grande, Brazil
- First in Mato Grosso de Sol, near Paraguay
- In the Brazil Cuiabá Mission
- 24th in Brazil
- First in Mato Grosso de Sol, near Paraguay
- Porto, Portugal (AI prediction)
- Northern Portugal
- Elder Soares president of mission
- 2nd Portugal
- Uyo, Nigeria
- About 1.5 hours away from Aba Nigeria Temple
- 80 stakes, 0.25 million members, 850 congregations
- 7th in Nigeria
- About 1.5 hours away from Aba Nigeria Temple
- San Jose del Monte, Philippines
- Northern Manila Metro Area (north of Quezon City) (3rd temple)
- 14th in Philippines
- Nouméa, New Caledonia
- Nation in Melanesia, south of Vanuatu (same mission)
- First in New Caledonia
- Liverpool, Australia
- Suburb in southwest Sydney (2nd temple)
- 7th in Australia
- Caldwell, Idaho
- Northwest of Boise/Meridian
- 11th in Idaho
- Flagstaff, Arizona
- Northern Arizona, in the Ponderosa Pine Forests next to Humphries Peak
- 9th in Arizona
- Rapid City, South Dakota
- Near the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore
- 1st in South Dakota (7 temples states)
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Northwest South Carolina (close to Charlotte and Asheville NC)
- 2nd in South Carolina
- Norfolk, Virginia
- Hampton Roads Metro area / Chesapeake Bay
- 4th in Virginia
- Spanish Fork, Utah
- South of Provo, settled in 1851
- 9th temple in Utah County, 32nd in Utah
- Temple to serve members in Spanish Fork, Mapelton, and Springville
- 45 Acres in Spanish Fork across from Maple Mountain High shool at 100 South and 2550 East.
- Between Two church meetinghouses.
- Reynosa, Mexico
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- Temple Predictions
- April 2025 Bracket
- LDS Growth Blog Predictions
- Temple Matrix
- 185 temples announced by president Nelson
- 367 total temples
- Top 10 Predictions
- Flagstaff Arizona
- Spanish Fork / Mapelton Utah
- Machala Ecuador
- Santa Maria Brazil
- Christchurch New Zealand
- Taichung Taiwan
- Port Harcourt Nigeria
- Bo Sierra Leone
- Lome Togo
- Tirana Albania
- Honorable Mentions
- States without temples:
- Rapid City South Dakota
- Jackson Mississippi
- Augusta Maine
- Charleston West Virginia
- 2nd or 3rd Temples in Large Metro areas
- Lima Peru
- Santiago Chile
- São Paulo Brazil
- Kinshasa DRC
- Central London England
- Riverside County California
- Ventura County California
- Caldwell/ Nampa Idaho
- Dark Horses
- Kingston Jamaica
- Port of Spain Trinidad
- Lilongwe Malawi
- Bulawayo Zimbabwe
- Hobart Australia
- Sharon Vermont
- Longview or Gilmer, TX
- Rigby Idaho
- States without temples:
- Temple Rededication
- Toronto Ontario Temple – #44
- March 23rd, presided by Jeffery Holland
- Dedicatory Prayer
- Toronto Ontario Temple – #44
- Dedication Announced
- Farmington New Mexico Temple
- Dedication: August 17, 2025, presided by Neil Andersen
- Open house: July 17th to August 2nd, Media day July 14th
- Farmington New Mexico Temple
- Temple Groundbreakings
- Cali Colombia Temple
- March 1st, presided by Jorge T Becerra
- Antananarivo Madagascar Temple
- March 15th, presided by Denelson Silva
- Birmingham England Temple
- March 22nd, presided by Scott D Whiting
- Cali Colombia Temple
- Temple Groundbreakings Announced
- Lagos Nigeria Temple
- May 10th, presided by Alfred Kyungu
- Rendering Released
- Single Story, 20k sq.ft with elongated cupola
- Benin City Nigeria Temple
- May 24th, presided by Adeyinka A. Ojediran
- Rendering Released
- Two-story, 30k sq. ft with obelisk shaped spire
- Natal Brazil Temple
- May 17th, presided by Mark D Eddy
- Budapest Hungary Temple
- June 21st, presided by Rubén V. Alliaud
- Lagos Nigeria Temple
- Temple Site Announced
- Retalhuleu Guatemala Temple
- 5.5 acre site on the main highway, close to the town of San Sebastián
- Rendering Released
- Retalhuleu Guatemala Temple
- Temple Matrons and Presidents called
- Alabang Philippines Temple
- Jocelyn Sinoy Dumaup Elisan and Romeo Sindingan Elisan Jr.
- Las Piñas Philippines Stake
- Jocelyn Sinoy Dumaup Elisan and Romeo Sindingan Elisan Jr.
- Davao Philippines Temple
- Jocelyn Dulos Saromines Cabrera and Edgar Cocon Cabrera
- Tagum Philippines Stake
- Jocelyn Dulos Saromines Cabrera and Edgar Cocon Cabrera
- Alabang Philippines Temple
- Construction Updates
- Salt Lake Temple
- Southwest quadrant near Assembly Hall Opens
- New Statues!
- 3 Million Visitors?
- 22,000 Daily Visitors?
- 5 virgins statue
- Vancouver Washington Temple
- Preliminary Constructions begins after preliminary approvals are granted
- Heber Valley Utah Temple
- Lawsuit to be heard in June for Summary Judgement
- Cody Wyoming Temple
- Residents of Cody react to temple construction
- Confirmation about land
- Mckinney Texas Temple
- Mayor willing to come to Utah to settle
- Church Leaders send letter to town and mayor
- Ask to reaffirm the negotiated settlement
- Mayor responds that the letter has serious inaccuracies
- New Application submitted by the church
- New Rendering Released
- Salt Lake Temple
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The myth of a Christian America fuels a powerful political force sure of its moral superiority and intent on implementing a Christian nationalist agenda. Richard T. Hughes and Christina Littlefield draw on discussions of civil religion and forms of nationalism to explore the complex legal and cultural arguments for a Christian America. The authors also provide an in-depth examination of the Bible’s words on the “chosen nation” and “kingdom of God” that Christian nationalists quote to support the idea of the US as a Christian nation.
A timely new edition of the acclaimed work, Christian America and the Kingdom of God spotlights how the centuries-long pursuit of a Christian America has bred an aggressive white Christian nationalism that twists faith, unleashes unchristian behavior, and threatens the nation.
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Dr. Christina Littlefield (PhD, Divinity Faculty at the University of Cambridge, England) is an associate professor with a dual appointment in religion and journalism at Pepperdine University. Her first book, Chosen Nations: Pursuit of the Kingdom of God and its Influence on Democratic Values in Late-Nineteenth Century Britain and the United States (Fortress, 2013) examines the good, bad and ugly in American and British civil religion at the peak of Protestant dominance in both countries. Her second book, Christian America and the Kingdom of God: White Christian Nationalism from the Puritans through January 6, 2021, forthcoming in 2024 from University of Illinois, updates the work of Richard T. Hughes to show how often Christians have behaved in unChristian ways in their pursuit of a Christian America.
Specializing in church history, journalism history, sociology of religion and theology and ethics, Littlefield’s interdisciplinary work looks at the intersection of religion, politics, media and culture. Her current historical research focuses on the social gospel and muckraking era of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Littlefield’s former investigative work as a reporter for the Las Vegas Sun led to the indictment, conviction and jail time of a community college vice president who was using college materials, equipment and employees to build his ranch estate. Littlefield primarily covered higher education and religion during her four years at the Sun.
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- Steve Soelberg Ep. 179
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- Popular Mormon podcasters resign from church a step ahead of excommunication
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- Church adds new resources to Gospel Topics and Questions
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- Together by Family Search Ep. 906
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- First Presidency 2025 Easter message
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- Clark Gilbert Ep. 494
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- Lawrence Carter’s address on YouTube.com
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In a world of mass connectivity and social media, the core needs of genuine connection and identity are lost within the superficial landscape of current platforms — particularly for families. Capture the powerful, impactful experiences of your life and share them privately with your own family members. Create private family groups, share family stories and photos, connect to your ancestors, explore your family stories, and learn from the past to help strengthen the future. Together by FamilySearch is specifically designed to strengthen your family past, present and future. Strengthen family ties with Together by FamilySearch.
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Former Utah Congresswoman Mia Love’s Brain Cancer Is ‘No Longer Responding’ to Treatment, Daughter Says
Love, 49, the first Black female Republican elected to Congress, was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2022
Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, is no longer responding to treatment for an aggressive and malignant brain tumor known as glioblastoma, with which she was diagnosed in 2022.
But the prognosis recently took a different turn. Her daughter Abigale wrote in a March 1 post on Love’s account on X, “Many of you are aware that Mom has been fighting GBM brain cancer. Sadly her cancer is no longer responding to treatment and the cancer is progressing.”
“We have a shifted our focus from treatment to enjoying our remaining time with her. I am building an archive of special memories with Mia. Please send your pictures, videos and memories to me at MiaLoveMemories@gmail.com.
*From 2011*
Ludmya “Mia” B. Love is the first black woman to serve as a city mayor in Utah. (and future President of the United States of America) Mia’s parents were immigrants from Haiti and she first started investigating the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to get the inside track on what her sister was doing.
It’s all about Agency! You have the choice to listen to this episode or not. But I will make you this promise if you do, you will be inspired by Mia’s view of responsibility and agency.
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Blair Treu is a DGA director/producer with a global portfolio spanning feature films, TV, documentaries, and corporate projects. He’s worked with top talent, earning industry awards. His credits include Disney Channel films, “Chicken Soup for the Soul,” “Little Secrets,” “Power Rangers,” “Meet the Mormons” (a top-grossing documentary), and the Book of Mormon Series. His latest project is the documentary “Sharing Aloha,” set for release in 2025.
This 95-minute feature documentary dives behind the scenes for a rare look into one of Hawaii’s most popular (and least understood) tourist stops… It’s a backstage, unscripted exploration of what it means for young Pacific Islanders to preserve and pass on the culture of their ancestors even as the winds of tourism in Hawai’i (both over-tourism, and the pushback against it) shift and change, potentially threatening the foundation upon which they stand — and dance, chant and (sometimes nail-bitingly) perform.
It follows characters each standing at a crossroads: a young dancer struggling with his body image… another walking the razor-fine line between family obligations and performance expectations… a leader who shines onstage but is unsure of her place off it… and a star performer trying to prove to his parents that he’s not a failure after all.
“Sharing Aloha” explores what it means to seek out your place in the world when one audition determines the role you’ll play in determining how — and if — you and your culture are seen at all.
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- Secret Lives of Mormon Wives introduces new cast member Miranda Hope
- USA Today on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
- Mayci Neeley has a new memoir called ‘I told you so’
- Bad Mormon: A Memoir by Heather Gay
- Jen Afflek checks into treatment center while pregnant
- Benson Boone reveals he was always confused and frustrated when he didn’t connect with Mormonism the way others did
- Jodi Hildebrandt’s Utah home for sale
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- Is Litia Garr breaking Mormon dress code on The Bachelor?
- Relief Society worldwide devotional to celebrate covenant community
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- BYU Women’s basketball on the hunt for a new coach
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- Church releases statement following recent court ruling on the use of tithes and donations
- Sam Brunson Ep. 895
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- Light the World: 490,00 donations in 2024 bring hope to many worldwide
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- Jonathon Tavernari Ep. 898
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Shall I Have Pleasure? An Answer for Sarah explores the complex relationship between faith, desire, and the pursuit of joy through a spiritual and philosophical lens. Drawing from religious narratives, scriptural analysis, and theological insights, the book delves into how pleasure is perceived within Christian traditions, particularly among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Through reflective anecdotes, historical context, and doctrinal interpretations, the author challenges the tension between spiritual duty and sensory enjoyment, encouraging readers to reconcile divine purpose with the pursuit of happiness.
Rooted in scripture and enriched by personal storytelling, this thought-provoking work invites readers to reconsider long-held beliefs about pleasure and self-denial. By examining biblical stories like Sarah’s incredulous laughter at the promise of joy in old age, as well as Christ’s compassionate acceptance of human love and generosity, the book offers a fresh perspective on living a life of spiritual fulfillment that embraces joy as an essential part of divine intent. Through this lens, Shall I Have Pleasure? becomes a call to rediscover pleasure as a God-given gift intertwined with human purpose and eternal potential.
Zachary McLeod Hutchins is Professor of English at Colorado State University, where he teaches courses in early American literature and religion. As a native of New England, he spent many early summers in Sharon, Vermont, the birthplace of Joseph Smith, and developed an interest in early American history. After serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he completed a BA in English at Brigham Young University and received his MA and PhD degrees in early American literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the author or editor of a half dozen books, including The Best Gifts: Seeking Earnestly for Spiritual Power.
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- Mormon Bachelor contestant refuses to have sex in the fantasy suites
- ‘Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke’ on Hulu
- Leslie Jones calls out unnamed poopy SNL director, maybe Mormon?
- ‘I grew up Mormon…only had my first relationship in my 40s’
- Taylor Frankie Paul removed herself from social media for TWO WEEKS!!
- Taco Bell presents Live Mas Live 2025
- Taylor Frankie Paul’s Taco Bell order
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- Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd disappointed by offensive chants to BYU
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- Faith-affirming Book of Mormon musical, Messiah in America, coming to the stage
- Six: the Musical on Broadway
- Mormon Bachelor contestant refuses to have sex in fantasy suites, saying it would ‘hurt my feelings if he slept with other girls’
- Former chapel to play a major role in Utah’s quest to fight homelessness
- Family Name Assist tool simplifies temple and family history work
- Tabernacle choir performs first concert in Peru
- The coins and the scaffolding that unite 2 prophets atop the Salt Lake Temple 128 years apart
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- Arizona abuse victims say Mormon bishop neglected duty to report
- 5 San Diego County plaintiffs are among 91who recently alleged childhood sexual abuse by church leaders
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- Latter-day Saints among the most devout of any US religious group
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- Church in Malaysia denies members were proselyting to Muslims
- Church donated 7,000 Qurans to Muslims
- About Vikings (TV Series)
- How to help children with disabilities at church
- Katie Edna Steed, Disability Specialist Manager for the church Ep. 654
- Option B by Sheryl Sandberg
- Grandmother killed in New Orleans hit-and-run remembered
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Jonathan Tavernari is from São Paulo, Brazil. His mom is a legendary coach in Brazil & taught him to play basketball. JT grew up Catholic, but converted to the Church at 18. He was a McDonald’s All-American Honorable Mention at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas. Played 4 years at BYU & graduated as the winningest player & all time leader in 3pt shots made. He’s the 1st player in program history to play in 4 consecutive NCAA tournaments & to finish all 4 seasons ranked in the Top 25. Jonathan was awarded the Mountain West Freshman of The Year in 2007 & ESPN 6th Man of The Year in 2010, his senior year. After graduating from The Marriott School of Business, he played professionally for 10 years in Europe & also represented Brazil in World Championships, Olympic Games and International competition. He married his college sweetheart, Kiri Anne, in 2009 in the Salt Lake Temple and they have 2 sons, Xander 12 and Zion 4.
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- Temple Open House Announcement
- Salt Lake Temple
- Russell Nelson makes announced on Social media
- Announced on February 14th, 172nd anniversary of groundbreaking
- Temple will open for tours from April 2027 to October 2027
- Salt Lake Temple
- Temple Open Houses Begin
- Toronto Ontario Temple
- Open house through March 8th
- Interior Photos released
- Refreshed interior still remissant of early 90’s style
- Jesus mural in lobby
- Wood paneling and blue curtains in endowment rooms
- Rededication on March 23rd
- Auckland New Zealand Temple
- Open house through March 22nd
- Media Day on February 24th
- Interior Photos released
- Traditional Maori designs throughout the temple
- Gold oxen bapitismal font in art deco style
- Interesting shaped couches
- Dedication on April 13th
- Toronto Ontario Temple
- Temple Groundbreaking Announced
- Lethbridge Alberta Temple
- Scheduled for April 26th
- Magrath native Randle K Bennett will preside
- Lethbridge Alberta Temple
- Temple Sites Revealed and Renderings Released
- Culiacán Mexico Temple
- 5-acre site on Avenida Milenium in the Colonia Country Tres Rios
- Located near the Culiacan River and the Country club golf course
- Tuguegarao Philippines Temple
- 6.3-acre site south of Enrile Avenue in Tuguegarao
- Across the Street from the
- Rendering released of a single story 18,850 sq. ft building
- Lehi Utah Temple
- 3-story, 85,000(?) sq. ft. building
- Appears to be similar floor plan as Orem/Taylorsville/Tooele/Pocatello/Lone Mountain (70,000)
- Culiacán Mexico Temple
- Temple Matrons and Presidents Announced
- Bahia Blanca Argentina Temple
- Horacio Abel Paez and Sonia Adriana Sanchez Paez from Olavarría
- Elko Nevada Temple
- Kendle Bowler and Robin Lynn Howell Bowler from Elko
- Bahia Blanca Argentina Temple
- Temple Construction Updates
- Bengaluru India Temple
- Construction efforts have been stopped and windows are boarded up
- New laws in India preventing foreign funding of organizations may be preventing the church from sending funding for the construction.
- Wellington New Zealand Temple
- Approval for temple to be built in Porirua
- Cody Wyoming Temple
- Church Attorney says that bad advice lead to temple approval
- Land owner of lot adjacent to temple site applies to change zoning from rural residential to medium-low density residential zoning.
- Lone Mountain Nevada Temple
- Judge dismissed legal action from neighbors group
- Las Vegas looks to impose lightening limits on temple
- Bengaluru India Temple
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- LIST of 40 influential Saints Who Sport
- Why those anti-LDS chants at BYU games? Mormon Land Ep. 379
- Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd disappointed by offensive chants to BYU
- New Jersey man posed at Mormon Recruiter to meet girl for sex
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- Latest figures are out on the church’s investment portfolio
- Church changes its polygamy cartoons for children
- Church creates 15th Kinshasa stake in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- NBA Global Ambassador and Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passes away at 58
- Sean Donnelly-Church growth in Africa Ep. 780
- New branch of the church created in Senegal
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- Latter-day Saints commission BYU-Pathway education centre in Lagos
- Shari Franke-escaped abuse of evil momfluencer, the fell straight into the arms of a sick Mormon father figure
- Hulu slates docuseries “Devil in the Family” on mom vlogger child abuse scandal (Ruby Franke)
- Three Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars announce baby news
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The founding and development of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints run parallel to the rise of the modern tax system and administrative state. Samuel D. Brunson looks at the relationships between the Church and various federal, state, local, and international tax regimes.
The church and its members engage with the state as taxpayers and as members of a faith exempt from taxes. As Brunson shows, LDS members and the Church have at various times enacted, enforced, and collected taxes while also challenging taxes in the courts and politics. Brunson delves into the ways LDS members used their status as taxpayers to affirm themselves as citizens and how outsiders have attacked the Church’s tax-exempt status to delegitimize it. Throughout, Brunson uses the daily interactions between the Latter-day Saints and taxation to explain important and inevitable holes in the wall between church and state.
Enlightening and informed, Between the Temple and the Tax Collector provides general readers and experts alike with a new perspective on a fundamental issue.
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- President Nelson announces Salt Lake Temple open house celebration dates
- 15 new hymns available to use in church and at home
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- Church admits Cody Wyoming official gave bad advice that led to approval of temple
- Living the gospel in the South Pacific in environmentally sustainable ways
- Henderson mother claims man exposed himself to her daughter inside church building
- Sexual abuse of two Mormon girls in Bisbee, Arizona to be heard in court of appeals
- Colorado dentist charged in wife’s poisoning death tried to get inmate to kill detective on the case
- Church responds to New Zealand Royal Commission inquiry on abuse in care final report
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- Tabernacle Choir performed its first concert in Peru
- President Oak’s invites learning, teaching the Savior’s resurrection in year’s first Easter message
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- Funnel Hacker Russell Brunson Ep. 595
- Former General Relief Society president, Mary Ellen Smoot, dies at 91
- David Archuleta’s new memoir deals with leaving the church and his sexuality
- David Archuleta Ep. 467
- Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Jen Affleck does not want your sympathy
- BYU Jerusalem Center to resume academic programs spring 2025
- Find more information about the Jerusalem Center at ce.byu.edu
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- Amplifying BYU-Idaho’s message leads to increased enrollment
- Bill would prevent some Utah franchise locations from being forced to open on Sunday’s
- Former bishop charged with sexual assault of 16-year-old girl
- Woman files $25million lawsuit against church over abuse by adoptive Ridgefield dad
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Sierra Larson is a chaplain in the USAF, a Private Practice therapist, and is currently the Stake Relief Society President for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Brandon Stake.
She married her husband, Joe Larson, in the Saint Louis Temple in 2017, and together they have three children. Her connection to the Church began when her grandmother converted in 1979 in Chicago Heights, Illinois. She was baptized at the age of eight in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
Sierra is continually amazed at how the Lord has helped her develop talents and gain an education that enables her to serve. Her spiritual journey led her to serve a mission in Santiago, Dominican Republic, an experience that strengthened her dedication to Jesus Christ and deepened her commitment as His disciple. After her mission, she pursued a Master’s in Social Work and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She currently operates a Telehealth practice, specializing in treating trauma.
In 2024, Sierra became a chaplain in the United States Air Force, and in 2023, she earned a Master’s in Divinity with a focus on Spiritual Leadership. Beyond her professional and spiritual pursuits, she enjoys traveling, tacos, Audrey Hepburn movies, Christian rap music, and dancing.
Sierra cohosts the podcast Guiding Light with Jenna Carson, where they aim to empower and uplift people spiritually and mentally.
Sierra feels deeply grateful for these opportunities to serve. In every endeavor she has undertaken, she has relied on the Lord to lead and guide her. She firmly believes that as members focus on ensuring that people are seen and valued, our community of Christ will grow.
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The Revised and Expanded Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith: Compared with the Earliest Known Manuscripts offers readers not only a preservation of Joseph Fielding Smith’s original compilation but also a side-by-side comparison with the primary sources that it was based on. With modern scholarship shedding new light on these sources, the updated volume allows readers to explore both the Prophet Joseph Smith’s revelatory insights and the historical context in which his teachings were first shared. This balanced approach honors the enduring legacy of the original Teachings while encouraging deeper exploration and understanding of their origins.
Alonzo L. Gaskill is a professor of World Religions at Brigham Young University, where his research and writing has focused primarily on the many religious traditions of the world, temple ritual and symbolism, and various scriptural topics. Reared in Independence, Missouri (as a practicing member of the Greek Orthodox Church), Professor Gaskill converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during his college years. He served a full-time mission to Great Britian one year after his baptism. Upon his return, he earned degrees in Philosophy, Theology/World Religions, and Biblical Studies, and briefly taught Seminary and Institute, but has spent the majority of his nearly four-decade career as a professor of World Religions at Brigham Young University.
Richard G. Moore was raised in Salem, Utah. He served as a missionary in Japan. Rich received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Brigham Young University in American History and a doctorate in Education from the University of the Pacific. He taught seminary in Arizona and Utah, was an institute director in California. He also taught at the Utah Valley Institute and at BYU. He retired from the Church Educational System after teaching for 38 years. Rich is the author of several books and articles. He is married to Lani Mousley and they have three children and nine grandchildren.
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- Dedication Announced
- Syracuse Utah Temple
- Open House: May 10th to May 31st
- Media day: May 7th
- Dedication: June 8th
- 24th in Utah of 31 total
- Syracuse Utah Temple
- Groundbreaking Ceremonies
- Tacloban Philippines Temple
- January 18th, presided by Micheal B Strong
- First missionaries come to the area in 1968
- Today the Eastern Visayas have 5 stakes, 6 districts and 35,000 members
- Likely the 8th temple in the philippines
- Tacloban Philippines Temple
- Groundbreaking Announced
- Birmingham England Temple
- March 22nd, presided by Scott D Whiting
- First Nelson in Europe to start construction (since 2015 Lisbon)
- 11 temples announced by Nelson in Europe
- Antananarivo Madagascar
- March 15th, presided by Denelson Silva
- Appears to be located behind the existing stake center
- D Todd Christofferson visited the site in May 2024
- Rendering released as well
- Igualito a Kiribati and Vanuatu Temples, will it be modular?
- Birmingham England Temple
- Site Announcement
- Huntsville Alabama Temple
- Southeast corner of Gillespie and Browns Ferry roads in Madison, Alabama
- Single story temple of 30,000 square feet
- Don’t worry, Madison says it won’t disrupt traffic
- Florianópolis Brazil Temple
- 5.5-acre site located Rua Cassol, in São José (not Florianópolis)
- Located north of the São José stake center
- Separated by an actual stake center (restaurant)
- Huntsville Alabama Temple
- New Temple Matron and President announced
- Lindon Utah Temple
- Construction Updates
- Ephraim Utah Temple
- Baptismal Font Oxen Delivered
- Vancouver Washington Temple
- City of Camas SEPA environmental review finds no negative impact
- Lethbridge Alberta Temple
- Community meeting held for interested residents
- Mckinney Texas Temple
- Church says agreement with city of Fairview is unraveling and the church is likely to seek legal action
- Church attorney has sent a letter to the town claiming their religious freedom rights have been violated
- Heber City Utah Temple
- Lawsuit may be headed towards summary judgement instead of a tral and may end early
- Ephraim Utah Temple
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- Elder Anderson, General Conference October 2024 “Triumph of Hope”
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- Elder Gong and Elder Stevenson attend Trump’s 2nd inauguration
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- Richard E Turley and Barbara Jones Brown Ep. 702
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- Barbara Jones Brown on why American Primeval left her confused
- New missionary preparation curriculum released for youth and young adults worldwide
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- UDOT files eminent domain suit against church for road widening in Clinton, UT
- Hundreds attend first campus mass on BYU campus
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- Hulu slates docuseries “Devil in the Family” on Ruby Franke story
- Controversy surrounding TikTok influencer Hannah Hiatt shows potential consequences of ‘sharenting’ online
- The First Presidency welcomes ambassadors from Portugal and the Dominican Republic
- Church prepares to demolish Utah Woolen Mills building in downtown Salt Lake
- Historic Synagogue, older than the Salt Lake Temple, is about to become an art museum
- Ogden Cemetery offering $2000 reward for information about suspect who damaged sculpture
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- Temple Dedication Announced
- Nairobi Kenya Temple
- Open House: April 17th to May 3, 2025, Media day on April 14th
- Dedication: May 18, 2025 presided by Ulises Soares
- Christus statue recently installed on temple grounds.
- Nairobi Kenya Temple
- Temple Renderings Released – 37 released in 2024
- Cuernavaca Mexico Temple
- Cream Color, Spanish Mission Style, curvy lines, terracotta cupula, corinthian columns
- Toluca Mexico Temple
- Cream color, Spanish colonial style: stately design, sharp lines, doric columns
- Cincinnati Ohio Temple
- Sandstone color, English Colonial Style
- Des Moines Iowa Temple
- Sandstone color, tall spire, Romanesque style?
- Missoula Montana Temple
- White color, brown cupula, doric columns
- Tacoma Washington Temple
- Two story-gray color with bronze triangular steeple
- Brussels Belgium Temple
- 7+ Story built from existing building
- Includes a meetinghouse and arrival facilities
- 1970s Modern design with wishbone columns a lot of glass
- slender gold spire mostly on side of building
- Inspiration from the WTC Twin towers? Or
- Rooftop Garden!
- 12 congregations in Belgium with 2 stakes, close for the Lille France Stake as well.
- Temple Design Tracker SpreadSheet
- 10 different floor plans in use with a handful of unique designs
- Number of stakes correlates with the size of the building
- Cuernavaca Mexico Temple
- Construction Updates
- Salt Lake Temple
- Vertical Coring Completed
- Drilled 46 holes in the 6 towers from top to the base isolator foundation with diamond drill bits. Cables installed and tightened to attach walls to the foundation
- Machine shop trailer installed on the top of the temple
- North Addition progressing
- Picture of sealing room entrance
- 14 New Statues being installed on temple square
- 1 First Vision
- 2 Come Follow Me
- Others will follow in 2025 and 2026
- Vertical Coring Completed
- Provo Rock Canyon Temple
- Foundations for Two Baptistries
- Stockholm Sweden Temple
- Site Leveling work to get rid of slope on site
- San Diego Temple
- Landscaping work progressing
- Temple closed 18 months ago for an 18 month renovation
- Modesto California Temple
- Highest Steel beam installed on top of building
- Wichita Kansas Temple
- Modules being Installed in snowy weather
- Port Vila Vanuatu
- Modules installation after earthquake
- Los Angeles California Temple
- Pictures with fires burning circulating the socials
- Queen Creek Arizona Temple
- Possible Site location?
- News story taken since taken down
- Reported church ownership of a 4 acre site on Riggs road across from the Fat Cats.
- More likely the site of a future meetinghouse
- Possible Site location?
- Bakersfield California Temple
- Environmental review beings
- Neighborhood group still unhappy about steeple
- Pointed out examples of Yorba Linda and Fairview, Texas temples getting a shorter steeple.
- Cody Wyoming Temple
- Modules being installed, temple contractor responsive
- $41 million valuation on city permits
- Auckland New Zealand Temple
- What is the massive fortress in South Auckland?
- $36.9 Million government evaluation
- Salt Lake Temple
- Bonus
- 2024 Units Changes
- +59 Stakes Created (17 in Utah)
- -15 Stakes Discontinued (11 in Utah)
- 28 Districts Created
- -14 Districts Discontinued
- 2024 Units Changes
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- New rules have BYU professors running scared by Peggy Fletcher Stack
- Vanauatu quake recovery continues with faith and resilience
- 6 new chapters (in no particular order) of Teachings of the Presidents: Russell M. Nelson) released
- Wayne Osmond obituary
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- Merril C. Oaks, emeritus General Authority, passes away at age 88
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- Tanner McKee shows NFL what Eagles teammates already knew (spoiler, he’s really good)
- Life Preparation lessons training in seminary and institute
- Festival of lights at Kensington (Washington) temple brings huge crowds and traffic problems
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- Temple endowment session is shortened (August 2024)
- First Presidency authorizes garment changes for saints in hot, humid climates
- Secret Lives of Mormon Wives renewed for second season
- Heretic costars discuss ‘Modern Mormonism’
- Most listened to episode of 2024 is…Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Review Ep. 842
- Missouri man pleads guilty to Federal Civil Rights and Arson charges for setting fire to Mormon church
- Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Jen Affleck stepped away from social media to gain clarity
- Church donates $292 K toward upgrades Medicine Hat woman’s shelter
- First Presidency honors the life of President Jimmy Carter
- The First Presidency shares New Year’s message of faith and hope
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- I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jeanette McCurdy
- When the Moon Turns to Blood by Leah Sottile
- Leah Sottile Ep. 747
- Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
- Motorhome Prophecies by Carrie Sheffield
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- Peter Breinholt Ep. 252
- Man accused of stealing credit cards at the Orem Temple
- Topeka missionaries mock Chinese people on ring camera
- Why are some seminary teachers paying for their own printer paper?
- Congolese government donates to support a project of the church in the DRC
- From Jana Reese, “Dear Mormons, our history of worrying about impure blood doesn’t end well”
- Newly published Nazi archives reveal the regime’s disdain for the church
- New Zealand saints send pre-loved scriptures to youth in Papua New Guinea
- Statue of Martha Hughes Cannon installed in Washington, D. C.
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- Latter-Day Saint life at Notre Dame by Carson Feldman
- More than 500 charities involved in the church’s Light the World giving machine initiative
- BYU joins other religious schools asking the court to reverse a ruling on the selection of university leaders
- Woman arrested and accused of damaging a Tapa cloth at the Church History Museum
- “Cook of Mormon” apron on Etsy
- Controversy brews over plural marriage chapter in Official Church Storybook
- A Bunch of Richards Ep. 733
- Jesus models are in demand in Utah
- Del Parson Ep. 9
- Sister Christofferson’s gingerbread house is seriously impressive, and supports a beautiful cause
- Christmas In Kirtland nativity exhibit expands to second venue in celebration of the 20th anniversary
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- Temple Dedications
- Casper Wyoming – #201
- November 24th, presided by Quinton Cook
- Dedicatory Prayer
- Reminder of pioneer connection
- 5 Stakes assigned to temple district
- Tallahassee Florida – #202
- December 8th, Presided by Patrick Kearon
- Dedicatory Prayer
- Nearby First branch in Florida
- 8 stakes assigned to temple district
- Casper Wyoming – #201
- Temple Groundbreakings
- Grand Rapids Michigan
- Cali Colombia
- Tacloban Philippines
- Rendering also released
- Temple Sites & Renderings Released
- Fairbanks Alaska
- Snowy 7.56 acre site along Geist Road in Fairbanks
- 10,000 sq ft temple with meetinghouse and ancillary building
- Located next to Shanghai Thai to go and Sunrise bagel and expresso.
- North Pole Giving Machines
- Mexico City Benemerito Mexico
- Located on the Mexico MTC campus
- White, two-story temple with Aztec features
- “B” on the mountain hidden behind the palm tree
- Harrisburg Pennsylvania
- White, single story temple with gold cupula
- Looks like the original rendering of the Grand Rapids Temple
- Jacksonville Florida
- Sandstone color, single story temple with a pyramidal tower
- Larger version of the Casper temple spire
- Springfield Missouri
- White, single story temple with elongated triangular spire
- Looking similar to Londrina Brazil
- Winchester Virginia
- Granite Colored, Virginia Colonial style with gray roof tile steeple.
- Follows similar themes as the new Richmond Virginia Temple
- Buenos Aires City Center Argentina
- 1.56 acre site at Avenida Córdoba and Reconquista in Downtown Buenos Aires San Nicolás neighborhood
- A parking lot with a long and controversial history.
- Located behind the Santa Catalina de Siena Monastery, finished in 1745. Functions today as a community center.
- The lot belonged to the Catholic Church and was sold off. A hospital and cemetery was located here and archeological digs have produced many artifacts 300+ years old.
- Multiple attempts to developer the lot and passed from owner to owner
- Community group is pushing for a plaza and park here, successfully opposing a large tower development at the city.
- Fire at the church in April that destroyed an altar. Raising money for a repair
- Fairbanks Alaska
- Temple Construction Updates
- McKinney Texas Temple
- After mediation, the church has agreed to redesign the temple
- 35 ft from 65 ft, 30,000 sq feet from 43,000, 120 ft from 174 ft.
- Plans matching Fort Worth and Austin Temples under construction
- The Planning Commission will considered the application and then it will proceed to the town council again.
- Voices of opposition continued to voice discontent at a meeting
- Lone Mountain Nevada
- Can we have some more please?
- Jealous of Texas compromise, neighbors want to talk, but get a cold shoulder.
- Cody Wyoming
- Bird, not temple to blame for a power outage
- Birmingham England
- Approval of plans by Birmingham City Council
- Singapore
- Demolition of Meetinghouse at temple site
- McKinney Texas Temple
- New Temple Matrons and Presidents announced
- Nairobi Kenya
- Grand Junction Colorado
- Syracuse Utah
- Year in Review and Preview of 2025
- 16 dedications – 2nd highest year.
- 14 groundbreakings
- 32 announcements
- 2025 calendar
- 16+ dedications queued up
- Toronto and San Diego Rededications
- 54 temple sites have been announced and could have groundbreakings
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- Nathan Kitchen Ep. 873
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- RootsTech 2025 keynote speakers
- Lindi Marcusen—Paralympian Ep. 867
- Bronco Mendenhall named Utah State head football coach
- First Presidency creates the Canada Area of the church
- Beer all over church parking lot after truck crashes
- New website helps members discover, learn about, and visit Nauvoo
- Greene church branch changes name to honor its history
- More missionaries serving, and more people joining the church than ever before
- Church pushes to build temple in North Texas
- What is a Costco Door? And why isn’t it called a Mordor?
- Triple Combination of scriptures now in American Sign Language
- Providence athletic director apologizes for offensive chants directed at BYU during game
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- 24/7 Christmas stream now available
- Giving Machines spread Christmas Cheer at the North Pole
- Christmas lights return to temple grounds at St. George Temple
- Church lights up Manila temple for Christmas 2024
- Church no longer holding Temple Square Christmas lighting ceremony
- 2024 Temple Square Christmas activity offerings
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Dr. Tyler Johnson is is a medical oncologist, author, and a clinical assistant professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He also serves as a leader of the Stanford inpatient oncology services, including supervising the oncology housestaff service. Tyler has served as Bishop in the Stanford Ward and taught institute. He co-hosts The Doctor’s Art podcast and writes on the intersection of medicine, ethics, and spirituality. Tyler’s writings has been featured by Religion News Service, the Salt Lake Tribune, BYU Studies, Dialogue, and The San Jose Mercury News, where he is a regular contributor.
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As a bishop of a young single adult ward, Tyler Johnson once hosted a Q&A night in which ward members could submit any question anonymously. Many members’ questions echoed the thoughts of one person, who asked, “Growing up, the restored gospel meant so much to me. It was intuitively important. As time passes, however, the gospel simply doesn’t seem important. The irony is, I want it to matter. I want it to regain that intuitive importance in my life. Can you please help me understand why it matters?”
In When Church Is Hard, you’ll find empathy and understanding about challenges you may face as you navigate life in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the context of current-day issues. You’ll also discover how the decision to stay can be not only reasonable but a powerful commitment to furthering the common good—including the good of marginalized members. Find a new perspective on how committing your life to discipleship in the restored Church can be a daring, beautiful, even countercultural act that confirms the best of what’s within us and offers theological richness found nowhere else.
If you are struggling with questions and seeking to square your intuitive sense of the good found in the Church with questions about its history, doctrine, culture, or practices, this book is for you.
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Jason, a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Northern Ireland, concluded his remarkable athletic career this past March. Despite being legally blind due to Stargardt’s disease, he competed at the highest levels of Paralympic sport (T13 classification) and even in elite non-paralympic events. Known for his incredible speed, Jason was once dubbed “The Fastest Paralympian on the Planet,” a title earned by shattering world records at both the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Paralympics. He retires with an undefeated record, leaving behind an inspiring legacy of achievement.
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Nathan B. Oman is the Rita Anne Rollins Professor of Law at William & Mary Law School. He was educated at Brigham Young University and Harvard Law School. Oman has spent much of his career studying Latter-day Saint legal history and the place of law in the Restoration, publishing works for both a scholarly audience and for active Latter-day Saints. Within the Church, he has served in bishoprics, high councils, as a regional director of public affairs, a seminary teacher, and — most importantly — as ward librarian. He lives in Williamsburg, Virginia with his wife. They have two children and a dog.
Law and the Restoration: Law and Latter-day Saint Thought and Scripture is a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between legal principles and the doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Author Nathan B. Oman delves into the profound ways in which Mormon theology intersects with legal concepts, offering readers a detailed analysis of church doctrines, their authority, and their implications for members’ daily lives. In doing so, Oman addresses foundational questions about the nature of church authority, the role of personal judgment, and the dynamic interplay between divine law and secular legal systems. The book is not just an academic treatise but a thoughtful discourse aimed at elucidating how Mormons navigate complex moral and legal landscapes in their quest to reconcile faith with modern societal norms.
Each chapter in Law and Latter-day Saint Thought and Scripture serves as a deep dive into specific aspects of Mormon doctrine and its legal ramifications. From the examination of Nephi’s actions in the Book of Mormon to the contemporary debates surrounding same-sex marriage and civil disobedience, Oman provides a balanced and respectful analysis that seeks to understand rather than critique. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars, legal practitioners, and anyone interested in the intersection of religion and law, providing a rich narrative that underscores the ongoing dialogue between faith and jurisprudence within the Latter-day Saint tradition.
Law and the Restoration: Law and Latter-day Saint History is a profound exploration of the intricate legal history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this first of two volumes, Nathan B. Oman delves into the unique intersection of law and religion, uncovering how legal frameworks have shaped and been shaped by the experiences of Latter-day Saints. Through a series of meticulously researched essays, Oman reveals the profound impact of legal conflicts and developments on the growth and identity of the Church. From the early struggles for legal recognition and the battles over polygamy to the establishment of corporate entities and the role of religious courts, this book offers a comprehensive and enlightening narrative of the Church’s legal journey.
Oman’s scholarly work extends beyond mere historical recounting; it situates the Mormon legal experience within the broader context of American legal history. By examining the ways in which the Latter-day Saints navigated the legal challenges posed by a predominantly Protestant legal system, Oman provides invaluable insights into the broader themes of religious freedom, church-state relations, and legal pluralism. Each chapter is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the Church, highlighting pivotal moments and key figures who influenced its legal standing.
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- In the remote community of Mulga Bore, every resident is a Mormon
- Kim Coates shares how he prepared to play Brigham Young in American Primeval
- Saints Volume 4 NOW AVAILABLE
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- Happy 25th anniversary Orchestra at Temple Square!
- Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Whitney Leavitt welcomes new baby (and gender was a surprise!
- Utah resident creates 12 foot Halloween homage to secret lives of Mormon wives
- See the Halloween display on TikTok
- Those ‘Mormon Wives’ helped Hulu grow earned media value in September
- Secret Lives of Mormon Wives picked up for 20 additional episodes
- Man arrested after threatening LDS and Catholic church buildings in Cottonwood Heights
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- Anthony Idaho teen needs community support after returning from mission with tumor
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- Romney: A Reckoning by McKay Coppins Ep. 749
- The Comically Terrible Rollout of Latter-day Saints for Trump by McKay Coppins
- Latter-day Saints don’t want to talk politics at church, survey says
- Church statement on Political Neutrality and Participation
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An adopted viking orphan becomes a carpenter’s apprentice to Jesus. The orphan, Oren, fights as a side hustle. His experience training as a carpenter with Jesus as his mentor changes his lifestyle.
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Daz Crawford was born in Liverpool, England. Having a disrupted childhood with no mother or father to speak of. Coming from a broken family Daz turned something negative in his young life to a positive and successful career in sports. He joined the Royal Air Force and through his training he learned team work and sportsmanship. Crawford traveled extensively in the Royal Air Force including the Falkland Islands, Germany, Italy and the Desert Storm Campaign. He became successful playing National League Basketball (UK) and becoming ranked 10th in the world as an amateur boxer. He was then invited to join the Seoul Olympic Team representing England.
Daz spent years searching for his father and when found, began a personal and challenging journey reuniting with him. After only knowing him a few years his father passed away. He returned to London and started a modeling career. As an extra in a film he got the acting bug and took part in drama workshops challenging his emotions & vulnerability and found a new Daz Crawford. He studied at the “Madder Market Theatre” in Norwich England and then onto the “Actors Centre” in London and at the “LA Actors Centre” studying the “Meisner Technique”.
Garrett Batty is an independent film producer and director known primarily for his involvement in faith-based content. In 2013 Batty wrote, produced, directed and edited The Saratov Approach, about two American missionaries kidnapped in Russia. The award-winning thriller grossed 2.1 million at the domestic box office and made Batty an indie director to watch. In 2015 Batty wrote, produced, directed, and edited Freetown, filmed entirely in Africa. The film received domestic and international theatrical releases and was nominated for 11 Ghana Film awards – Ghana’s equivalent to the Academy Awards. Batty has since produced and directed pilots for See the Good (BYUtv), Let’s Get Epic (VidAngel), and directed the feature-length Vietnam doc The Journey Home, starring Jon Voight, produced by Go Films. He has produced and directed several successful commercial campaigns including “Stories of Change” for Mitsubishi Electric, and “Meet the Missionaries” for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 2019 Batty wrote, directed, and edited the period western, Out of Liberty, distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films. Batty has worked in over 30 countries but normally works from home so he can be near his wife and their four children.
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- Temple Dedications
- San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple – #198
- Dedicated October 13th, presided by Dale Renlund
- Sticking to tradition, Renlund spoke about flowing waters, which can come from rain and floods.
- Dedicatory Prayer
- Temple District: 15 Stakes, 1 district
- First stake in Honduras was created in 1977, missionary work started in 1954
- Dedicated October 13th, presided by Dale Renlund
- Salvador Brazil Temple – #199
- Dedicated October 20th by Neil Andersen
- “A temple in a city named for the Savior is less important than having the temple dedicated in a place where ‘so many wonderful people have the Savior — ‘Salvador’ — written in their hearts.’”
- Dedicatory Prayer
- Temple District: 14 Stakes, 3 district
- San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple – #198
- Dedications announced
- Simplification of Dedication procedures, starting with Deseret Peak
- One dedicatory session held at 4pm and broadcast to meetinghouses
- The session will be rebroadcast at 7pm.
- President Nelson will preside over the 200th temple dedication.
- Auckland New Zealand Temple
- Dedication: April 13, 2025, presided by Patrick Kearon (10 am)
- Media Day on February 24th
- Open House: February 27th to March 22nd
- NZ podcast uses the image of this temple
- Toronto Ontario Temple
- Rededication on March 23, 2025 presided by Jeffery Holland
- Media Day: February 12th
- Open House: February 13th to March 8th.
- Simplification of Dedication procedures, starting with Deseret Peak
- Temple Open House Begins
- Tallahassee Florida Temple
- After Hurricane Helene passed through as a Category 4, the Open house continues as planned starting November 4th to 23rd
- Kathy and Neil Andersen and other 70s lead a media day on October 28th
- Kathy Andersen is a native Floridian with church ancestors from 1898.
- Interior Photos Released
- Gold!, blue and greens
- Features live oak, two varieties of magnolias, and crape myrtles
- Historic geometric tile patterns from the mid-1800s, such as leaf lattice, palm fronds, magnolia flowers and interlocking key patterns.
- Sunrise patterns over doors and windows and arched glass transom in the celestial room.
- Tallahassee Florida Temple
- Temple Groundbreaking
- Cody Wyoming Temple
- Unannounced groundbreaking took place on September 27th.
- Cody Wyoming Temple
- Temple Construction updates
- Bakersfield California Temple
- Church Released several renderings
- Residents of the 55+ community hold opposition meeting
- Starry night
- McKinney Texas Temple
- Town of Fairview raising money for a defense fund in preparation of a anticipated lawsuit to defend zoning laws.
- The Church has not decided a course of action as of yet.
- Lethbridge Alberta Temple
- Preliminary Construction Begins
- No groundbreaking yet
- Cali Colombia Temple
- Demolition of a former French High School scheduled for January to August 2025.
- Rendering and site announcement made in 2021
- Farmington New Mexico Temple
- Temple President and Matron Called
- Construction finishing up
- Salt Lake Temple
- Descendants of stone mason, James Staples, gathered to commemorate work on temple
- Bakersfield California Temple
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- Meet the 9 new Sunday School general advisory council members
- Heaven’s Helpline podcast addresses Mormon sex abuse scandal
- YouTube video of Glenn Beck’s book trailer with baby Kurt Francom
- A look inside Glenn Beck’s rural Idaho ranch house
- Clark Gilber reflects on BYU’s mission as UCF game approaches
- Clark Gilbert Ep. 494
- The First Presidency welcomes Her Excellency Lianys Torres Rivera of Cuba
- Ruthie Ann Miles will perform at the Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert
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- There is a new movie called Mormon Mom Gone Wrong about the Ruby Franke story (her daughter doesn’t like it)
- Ruby Franke’s daughter breaks her silence on her abusive mom
- Giving Machine’s are coming to Kenya!!
- Elder Anderson dedicates the Salvador Brazil temple
- Deseret Peak temple to be dedicated November 10, 2024
- Save your missionary memories before the are deleted forever (thanks Bro. Zimbauer)
- Ensign College marks 6th consecutive semester of growth in enrollment
- BYU football’s global outreach through BYU-Pathway
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Laurie Lee Hall’s growing-up years were defined by the conflict between her physical condition as a boy and her inherent identity as a girl. Unable to explain or resolve her gender dysphoria, she committed to living her adult life as a male. She joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, eventually becoming chief architect of its temples and an ecclesiastical leader. In her church and community, rigid adherence to gender roles is not only the norm, but the defining issue of a faith that doctrinally declares one’s gender as an “eternal identity.” Against this traditional backdrop, Hall finally received spiritual confirmation and personally accepted that she was transgender and always had been. In this remarkable memoir, Laurie Lee details how she risked everything to live true to her long-suppressed gender identity.
Through the power of lived experience, Laurie Lee’s story affirms the reality of gender identity and the strength and joy of self-acceptance.
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- Check out Kid Rock’s Honky-tonk and Steakhouse
- The Truman Brothers, Ep. 533
- Who is Lucifer ‘Justin Case’ Everylove?
- AoN “You’re a Butt” Ep 855
- It’s Always Cool in Mesa, a podcast hosted by Mayor John Giles
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- First Presidency announces changes in garments for in hot, human climates
- Church issues updated Book of Mormon app
- John Hilton III Ep. 453
- BYU names Mark Ott inaugural Dean of medical school
- “I gave ‘dirty sodas’ to my children – what have I done”
- How Elder Uchtdorf defines a successful missionary
- Church reiterates positions on political neutrality, civil discourse, and abortion
- Mike Lee, Glenn Beck, and others join Donald Trump on webinar directed and Latter-day Saint voters
- Trump campaign sells Latter-day Saints for Trump coffee mugs and beer Koozies
- Church faces 91 new child sexual abuse lawsuits in California
- Having billions in reserves is not fraud, church argues
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This Abominable Slavery places these debates within the context of the nation’s growing sectional divide and contextualizes the meaning of these laws in the lives of Black enslaved people and Native American indentured servants. In doing so, it sheds new light on race, religion, slavery, and unfree labor in the antebellum period.
W. Paul Reeve is the chair of the History Department and Simmons Chair of Mormon Studies at the University of Utah where he teaches courses on Utah history, Mormon history, and the history of the U.S. West. His book, Religion of a Different Color: Race and the Mormon Struggle for Whiteness, (Oxford, 2015) received three best book awards. He is author of Let’s Talk About Race and Priesthood, published by Deseret Book in 2023 with a foreword by Darius Gray. He is Project Manager and General Editor of an award-winning digital database, Century of Black Mormons, designed to name and identify all known Black Latter-day Saints baptized into the faith between 1830 and 1930. The database is live at www.CenturyofBlackMormons.org.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss With Christopher Rich Jr., and LaJean Purcell Carruth, he is the author of This Abominable Slavery: Race, Religion, and the Battle over Human Bondage in Antebellum Utah. The primary source documents upon which the narrative history is based are publicly available at www.ThisAbominableSlavery.org.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
Christopher Rich is a PhD candidate at the University of Utah. He has a BA in history from Brigham Young University, a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law, and an LLM from the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School. He spent 11 years as a Judge Advocate in the United States Army and continues to serve as a Reservist. He lives in Cottonwood Heights, UT with his wife and two children.
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The Prophet Joseph Smith is dead, killed by a mob. Enemies of the young LDS Church think it will die with Joseph. In fact that danger is a real possibility. The crisis is undeniable, and the saints in Nauvoo are in chaos. Following in the successful wake of the feature film Witnesses (2021), The Interpreter Foundation announces “Six Days in August”. That title refers to the extraordinarily important period in August 1844 when Sidney Rigdon and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, led by Brigham Young, stated their respective claims for leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints following the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. The Saints had never before experienced the death of a president of the Church; this was uncharted territory. The film introduces a young, much lesser-known Brigham Young with gifts, fortitude and skill-sets as well as a history of hard work, sacrifice and service that uniquely prepared him to lead at that exact time. Opens October 10.
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- Bad Good Good Ep. 853
- Secret Lives of Mormon Wives renewed for Season 2
- Study finds church members most resilient to political division and polarization
- Kamala Harris reaches out to Mormon voters in Arizona
- Mesa mayor Giles endorses Kamala Harris, some others follow suit
- Registration now open for Rootstech 2025
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- Community shocked (SHOCKED), disheartened after vulgar vandalism on southern Utah church
- Gilgal Gardens and the Joseph Smith Sphinx
- Goosebumps upon goosebumps listening to Children’s Choir in General Conference
- Deadline for Nauvoo performing mission applications due October 18
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- How church is helping those affected by Hurricane Helene
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- New Temples – 367 total temples (185 for Nelson or 50.4% of all temples)
- Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico
- Will the name be shortened?
- 26th in Mexico, second in Oaxaca State
- Located on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec
- 3 stakes, 2-3 districts
- Santa Ana, El Salvador
- 2nd in El Salvador
- 9-10 stakes
- Medellín, Colombia
- 4th in Colombia
- 4 stakes, 1 district
- Santiago, Dominican Republic
- 2nd in Dominican Republic
- 7 stakes, 2-3 districts
- Puerto Montt, Chile
- 6th in Chile
- 8 stakes, 2 districts
- Dublin, Ireland
- First in Ireland
- 2 stakes
- Milan, Italy
- 2nd in Italy
- 5-6 stakes
- Abuja, Nigeria
- 6th in Nigeria
- 4 stakes, 2-3 districts
- Kampala, Uganda
- First in Uganda
- Previously most members in a country without a temple
- 3 stakes, 5-6 districts
- Maputo, Mozambique
- 2nd in Mozambique
- First time a second temple was announced in a country without the first being finished.
- 3 stakes, 2-3 districts
- Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
- 10th in Idaho
- 6 stakes
- Queen Creek, Arizona
- 8th in Arizona, 4th in “The Valley”
- About 10 stakes
- El Paso, Texas
- 10th in Texas
- 4 Stakes
- Huntsville, Alabama
- 2nd in Alabama
- BLOX Factory?
- 2-3 stakes
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- 1st in Wisconsin
- Inspiration from the former Milwaukee Branch Meetinghouse?
- 5-6 Stakes
- Summit, New Jersey
- 1st in New Jersey
- Church building just outside of Summit in Short Hills for Short Hills Ward
- 5 Stakes
- Price, Utah
- 31st in Utah, 150th in the U.S.
- Large Church property on west side of city at North Fairgrounds Road
- West of Carbon Canal
- 8 stakes
- Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico
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- Suit accuses church of facilitating St. Louis area bishop’s predations
- Doctor cared for generations of families, now dozens of women say he abused them
- ‘Nemo the Mormon’ says he’s been booted from the LDS church
- Secret Lives of Mormon Wives renewed for season 2!!
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- Malawi in South Africa gets first stake, then 2nd
- Hatching Hope project in Honduras lifts women through poultry production
- Politically correct 12 days of Christmas
- Project Hope helps migrants get mental health help
- Church donates to World Food Programme to support school meals program in Haiti
- Church History Museum’s new exhibit honors 200 years of Latter-day Saint art
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Behold the Wounds in Jesus’ Hands #1016Hymn Overview Title: Behold the Wounds in Jesus’ Hands * Composers: John V. Pearson (lyrics), David R. Naylor (music) * Year Written: 1997 (lyrics), 1998 (music) * Key Line: “Behold the wounds in Jesus’ hands, the marks upon His side.” * Historical Context: + Previous Hymnbook Editions: This hymn was not part of earlier hymnbooks and made its debut through the Church Music Submission program in 1998. + Original LDS Hymnbook: It wasn’t included in the original hymnbook compiled by Emma Smith. + Origin:* Written by two members of the LDS Church, the hymn reflects the tradition of personal compositions that deeply center on the Savior’s life and Atonement.
Cultural and Religious Significance Commonality Outside LDS Culture: This hymn is primarily recognized within the LDS community and is not commonly found in other Christian hymn traditions. * Central Theme: The Atonement of Jesus Christ, inviting worshippers to reflect on His suffering and the love expressed through His sacrifice. * Doctrinal Content: It beautifully aligns with LDS doctrine, using vivid imagery to highlight the significance of the Savior’s Atonement. * Hymn Selection Criteria: + Increases faith in and worship of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ: The hymn encourages deep reverence for the Savior’s ultimate sacrifice. + Teaches core doctrine with power and clarity: The clear focus on the wounds of Christ emphasizes the core belief in His Atonement. + Invites joyful singing at home and at church: While contemplative, the hymn inspires heartfelt worship. + Comforts the weary and inspires faith: It offers solace by inviting believers to remember the Savior’s love and suffering. + Unifies Latter-day Saints:* Its inclusion in hymn collections helps unify members through shared expressions of devotion.
Inclusion Rationale New Inclusion:* Though it’s a newer addition to the hymnbook, it feels like it’s always belonged. Its powerful message about the Atonement and beautifully composed music make it a perfect fit for both personal and communal worship.
Impact and Reception Community Feedback: The hymn has been well-received in worship settings and has become a meaningful part of Church events, especially in meetings focused on the Savior’s Atonement. * Worship Impact:* Its profound lyrics and melody make it ideal for Sacrament meetings, Easter services, or any setting centered on the Savior’s Atonement.
Additional Notes Interesting Facts: The hymn emerged from the Church Music Submission program, emphasizing the Church’s commitment to encouraging member contributions to its musical heritage. * Personal Observations:* Although this hymn is new, there’s an undeniable sense of familiarity to it, especially in its musical setting. I can’t quite place where I’ve heard it before, but it feels like it’s been part of the hymn tradition for a long time. This sense of familiarity might be why it resonates so deeply with many listeners, making it feel instantly recognizable and comforting.
This exploration provides an insightful look at the hymn’s significance and why it resonates so powerfully, even for those hearing it for the first time.
Behold the wounds in Jesus’ hands,
The mark upon His side,
Then ponder whom He meant to save
When on the cross He died.
We cannot see the love of God,
Which saves us from the Fall,
Yet know that Christ from wood and nails
Built mansions for us all.
Behold the outstretched hands of Christ—
Our Lord, who came to save—
Whose love and grace redeem our souls
And lift us from the grave.
Though we are bruised whene’er we stray,
His guiding hands caress.
He washes and anoints with oil,
And in His arms we rest.
Behold the wounds in Jesus’ hands.
Look to your Lord and live.
He yearns to bless you with His love
And all your sins forgive.
Oh, empty is the heart of man
When it is filled with sin.
Come, open wide your broken heart
And let your Savior in!
Behold His wounded hands and feet!
Come touch, and see, and feel
The wounds and marks that you may know
His love for you is real.
Then as you fall to worship Him
And wash His feet with tears,
Your Savior takes you in His arms
And quiets all your fears.
The words “Christ from wood and nails built mansions for us all” are a poetic expression that reminds us of the Savior’s Crucifixion and His gift of eternal life. The Lord told His disciples: “In my Father’s house are many mansions. … I go to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2).
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Hymn Overview Title and Number: “Come, Lord Jesus,” Song Number 1018 from “Hymns—For Home and Church.” * First Line or Key Line: N/A (The specific lyrics aren’t provided here, but this hymn’s title suggests a theme of inviting the Savior’s presence.) * Historical Context:* + This hymn was first featured in the Church production “Savior of the World: His Birth and Resurrection” in 2000. + The music was composed by David A. Zabriskie in 2000.
Composers: The hymn was a collaborative effort, with contributions from David Warner, Cynthia Collier, Erik Orton, Dennis Packard, Sherry Wadham, Timothy Wadham, and David Zabriskie1.
Year Written: 2000
History and Inspiration
“Come, Lord Jesus” was written specifically for the Church’s musical drama production Savior of the World: His Birth and Resurrection, which premiered in November 2000 at the Conference Center Theater in Salt Lake City1. The production was created under the direction of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, aiming to depict the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ through music and drama.
Why It Was Written
The hymn was composed to capture the anticipation and longing for the Savior’s return, reflecting themes of hope, redemption, and the Second Coming. It serves as a poignant reminder of the Savior’s promise to return and reign, encouraging believers to prepare spiritually for His coming1.
Publication History
While “Come, Lord Jesus” was initially part of the Savior of the World production, it has since been included in various Church music collections and has been performed in numerous Church meetings and events1. However, it was not part of the traditional hymnbook until its recent inclusion in the new global hymnbook project2.
This hymn’s rich narrative and its connection to a significant Church production make it an excellent topic for your podcast. It offers a unique perspective on how the Church uses music and drama to convey important doctrinal themes.
Cultural and Religious Significance Is this hymn common outside the LDS culture? + Given its origins in a specific LDS Church production, “Come, Lord Jesus” is unique to LDS culture and not widely known outside of it. * Central Theme and Doctrine: + The theme likely centers on inviting Jesus Christ’s presence, reflecting on His role as Savior and Redeemer. * Fulfillment of Church’s Hymn Selection Criteria: + Increase faith in and worship of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ: The hymn directly calls for the presence of the Savior, fostering a sense of anticipation and devotion. + Teach core doctrine with power and clarity: It reinforces the doctrine of Christ’s role as Redeemer and the longing for His return. + Invite joyful singing at home and church: It originates from a musical production, suggesting it is both moving and joyful. + Comfort the weary and inspire endurance in faith: The hymn’s theme of inviting Christ’s presence could bring comfort and hope to listeners. + Unify Latter-day Saints and others worldwide:* As a part of a church-wide musical production, it has the potential to be a unifying piece.
Inclusion Rationale Why is it now included?* + The inclusion in the 2024 hymnal suggests that the hymn has gained importance in LDS worship, possibly due to its connection to the “Savior of the World” production, which highlights significant events in Christ’s life.
Impact and Reception* As it was part of the “Savior of the World” production, it has likely resonated with members familiar with that performance. Its impact on worship services could be significant, especially in settings focusing on themes of Christ’s return and redemption.
Additional Notes Interesting Facts: The hymn is unique in that it comes from an LDS Church production, adding a multimedia aspect to its history. * Copyright Information:* The hymn is © 2000, 2024 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc., and may be copied for incidental, noncommercial Church or home use.
This analysis aligns with the Hear Hymn segment framework. If additional insights, such as testimonies or multimedia renditions, become available, they could enrich this discussion further.
Come, Lord Jesus, to the manger.
May we see Thy tender face—
Great Creator, here a stranger,
Infant in this humble place.
Darkness scatter; morning swell.
Come, dear Lord Immanuel.
Come, Lord Jesus, to the manger.
Come, Lord Jesus, come!
Come, Lord Jesus, to the wounded—
Broken heart and bended knee.
Worthy Lamb, Thy love unbounded,
Bid our souls to rest in Thee.
Grant us mercy, Savior, King;
Come with healing in Thy wings.
Come, Lord Jesus, to the wounded.
Come, Lord Jesus, come!
Come, Lord Jesus, great Redeemer,
Light of Morning, Prince of Peace.
We will be Thy children ever.
Dry our tears; may weeping cease.
Come in glory; come again.
Come to us to rule and reign.
Ready us to kneel and greet Thee.
Come, Lord Jesus, come!
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Hymn Overview Title and Number: “God’s Gracious Love,” Hymn #1013 * Composer/Lyricist:* Sally DeFord, a renowned LDS composer
Sally DeFord is a prolific and beloved composer within the LDS community. Born in 1959 in Eugene, Oregon, she has made a significant impact on LDS music through her beautiful and inspiring compositions1. Much like Janice Kapp Perry, DeFord has become a household name among Church members due to her extensive catalog of choral, duet, solo, and instrumental music.
Key Points About Sally DeFord:
Prolific Composer: DeFord has written a wide range of music that is both creative and spiritually uplifting. Her works are known for their beauty and emotional depth.
Accessibility: One of the most remarkable aspects of DeFord’s contributions is that she offers her compositions and arrangements for free on her website. This generosity makes her music accessible for solos, small group numbers, and ward choirs, regardless of budget constraints.
“The Lord has placed me in circumstances that currently don’t demand extra income, he has inspired the creators of technology to produce programs that I can use to publish the music without the assistance of typesetters, and he has given me a gift that I did nothing to earn. Sharing seems logical.” -Sally Deford
Influence: Her music has proliferated throughout LDS culture, becoming a staple in many Church meetings and events. Her arrangements are often used in worship services, making her a significant figure in the Church’s musical life.
DeFord’s dedication to sharing her talents freely has endeared her to many, and her music continues to inspire and uplift members of the Church worldwide.
- Year Written: 2024
- First Line/Key Line: A notable line could be: “In mercy’s arms, I find my rest, embraced by God’s gracious love.”
Historical Context* This is a new addition to the LDS hymnbook and has not been part of any previous editions. Sally DeFord is well known for her sacred compositions, with many of her works reflecting deep themes of faith and devotion. * The hymn was specifically written to emphasize the boundless, unconditional love of God and aims to remind believers of His ever-present mercy and grace.
Cultural and Religious Significance While Sally DeFord’s compositions are recognized widely among LDS communities, this particular hymn is not as common outside LDS culture. However, it holds universal themes that many Christians might relate to, especially the concepts of divine love and grace. * Central Theme: God’s unconditional love, mercy, and grace. The hymn underscores the transformative power of divine love, resonating deeply with core Christian teachings. * Church Hymn Selection Criteria: + Increase faith in and worship of Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ: The hymn clearly speaks of God’s love, inviting worshipers to reflect on His divine grace. + Teach core doctrine with power and clarity: The message of God’s love is foundational in LDS teachings, and this hymn reinforces that doctrine. + Invite joyful singing at home and church: Its melody and lyrics lend themselves to uplifting, heartfelt singing, suitable for both personal worship and congregational settings. + Comfort the weary and inspire people to endure in faith: With its emphasis on God’s gracious love, it provides reassurance and comfort. + Unify Latter-day Saints and others throughout the world:* The hymn’s universal message of love can resonate with believers across different cultures and denominations.
Inclusion Rationale Why It Was Included:* Being one of the newer hymns, “God’s Gracious Love” brings a fresh perspective to worship while emphasizing timeless truths. Its focus on God’s love aligns with the ongoing effort to expand the hymn repertoire with music that speaks to contemporary faith experiences while reinforcing core doctrines.
Impact and Reception Initial Reactions: Though it’s a recent addition, the hymn has quickly gained popularity among members of the LDS Church, appreciated for its heartfelt message and beautiful melody. Its themes of divine love make it especially impactful in worship services and personal devotion. * Potential Impact:* This hymn is likely to be used in a variety of settings, from sacrament meetings to family home evenings, due to its comforting message and ease of learning.
Additional Notes* Sally DeFord’s work has long been celebrated in LDS music circles, and this hymn is no exception. Her inspiration stems from a deep desire to share the gospel, and “God’s Gracious Love” stands as a testament to that mission. * A potential multimedia element could include exploring performances of this hymn, which are likely to appear in the LDS Gospel Library or other platforms as its popularity continues to grow.
Day by day, God’s gracious love surrounds me
As a balm to soothe my troubled heart.
Countless cares and worries that confound me
Fade away or quietly depart,
For His heart is kind beyond all measure,
And He comforts us as He knows best.
Ev’ry day, with all its pain and pleasure,
Mingles tears with peace and rest.
Day by day, the Lord is ever near me,
Granting loving mercies for each hour,
And my care He gladly bears, and cheers me
With His counsel pure and holy pow’r.
I’ll not fear for what may come tomorrow,
Though the path ahead I cannot see.
He assures that in all joy or sorrow,
“As thy days, thy strength shall be.”
Help me rest in quiet consolation.
Help me trust Thy promises, O Lord.
When I’m faced with daily tribulation,
Help me find the strength to live Thy word.
Then, dear Lord, when toil and trouble find me,
Hold me steadfast in Thy pow’rful hand.
Day by day, Thy strength will bear me kindly
Till I reach the promised land.
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Hymn Overview This is the Christ – Hymn #1017 Title and Number: “This is the Christ,” Hymn #1017. * Composers and Lyricists: The lyrics were written by James E. Faust, a member of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the time, and Jan Underwood Pinborough, who collaborated to craft the words. The music was composed by Michael Finlinson Moody in 1995. * Key Lines: A notable line from the hymn is the repeated phrase, “This is the Christ,” which serves as a powerful affirmation of faith in Jesus Christ as the Savior. * Historical Context:* + This hymn was not included in previous LDS hymnbooks, making its appearance in the new hymnbook a significant addition. + Since it was composed in 1995, it wasn’t part of the original LDS hymnbook compiled by Emma Smith or earlier editions.
Cultural and Religious Significance Presence Outside LDS Culture: This hymn is relatively unique to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is not commonly found outside the LDS tradition. * Central Theme and Doctrine: The hymn centers on the testimony of Jesus Christ as the Savior. It portrays the story of Christ’s ministry, Atonement, and the witness that He is indeed the Messiah. It strongly emphasizes the core LDS doctrine of Jesus Christ as the Redeemer. * Fulfillment of Hymn Selection Criteria: + Increase faith in and worship of Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ: The hymn invites worshippers to reflect on and bear testimony of Jesus Christ. + Teach core doctrine with power and clarity: It clearly teaches the doctrine of Christ’s Atonement, divinity, and mission. + Invite joyful singing at home and church: With its powerful melody and lyrics, it inspires reverence and joy. + Comfort the weary and inspire endurance in faith: The message of Christ’s love and sacrifice offers comfort and strength. + Unify Latter-day Saints and others throughout the world:* It serves as a unifying testimony of Christ’s divinity.
Inclusion Rationale Why is it included in the new hymnbook?* + Given that it wasn’t part of previous hymnbooks, its inclusion likely reflects a desire to add more modern compositions that bear witness to Jesus Christ. As the Church emphasizes Christ-centered worship, “This is the Christ” fits well with this goal.
Impact and Reception Initial Reactions/Feedback: The hymn has often been praised for its deep, spiritual message and the powerful combination of lyrics and music. It is commonly performed in General Conferences and other church settings, and it has resonated deeply with many members of the Church. * Potential Impact on Worship Services and Personal Study:* This hymn is likely to enhance worship experiences by inviting deep reflection on Jesus Christ and His role as Savior. It can be used effectively in sacrament meetings, devotionals, and personal study to reinforce testimonies of Christ.
Additional Notes Interesting Fact:* James E. Faust, one of the lyricists, served as a member of the First Presidency, lending an added layer of spiritual significance to the hymn’s message. Michael Finlinson Moody, the composer, served for many years as a music chairman for the Church, contributing significantly to the development of LDS music.
“This is the Christ” is a hymn that holds a special place in the hearts of many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was written by James E. Faust, a member of the First Presidency, and Jan Underwood Pinborough, with music composed by Michael Finlinson Moody in 19951.
- The hymn was created to express a deep testimony of Jesus Christ and His divine mission. James E. Faust, who was deeply moved by the Savior’s sacrifice and love, wanted to convey these profound feelings through music. The lyrics reflect a personal witness of Christ’s divinity and His role as the Redeemer of mankind.
The primary purpose of “This is the Christ” was to provide a powerful, musical testimony of Jesus Christ that could be shared in worship services and personal devotion. The hymn aims to strengthen faith and provide comfort by focusing on the Savior’s atoning sacrifice and His love for all humanity1.
Since its creation, “This is the Christ” has been included in various Church publications, such as the Ensign magazine and the Church’s music library. It has been performed in numerous Church meetings and events, becoming a beloved hymn among members.
This hymn beautifully encapsulates the core belief in Christ’s divinity and His central role in the plan of salvation, making it a powerful addition to the new LDS hymnbook.
They heard a voice, a voice so mild.
It pierced them through and made their souls to quake.
They saw Him come, a man in white,
The Savior, who had suffered for their sake.
They felt the wounds in hands and side,
And each could testify: This is the Christ.
This is the Christ, the holy Son of God—
Our Savior, Lord, Redeemer of mankind.
This is the Christ, the Healer of our souls,
Who ransomed us with love divine.
I read His words, the words He prayed
While bearing sorrow in Gethsemane.
I feel His love, the price He paid.
How many drops of blood were spilled for me?
With Saints of old in joyful cry
I too can testify: This is the Christ.
This is the Christ, the holy Son of God—
Our Savior, Lord, Redeemer of mankind.
This is the Christ, the Healer of our souls,
Who ransomed us with love divine.
After His Resurrection, Jesus Christ visited a group of faithful people in the ancient Americas who were awaiting His prophesied appearance. Verse 1 refers to that sacred event (see 3 Nephi 11). Verse 2 describes how we feel today as we read about His great atoning sacrifice.
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Marion Duff Hanks (1921–2011) was one of the most beloved and influential leaders of The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the twentieth century, serving as a general authority (senior leader) for forty years. He was also a leader of national import. As a recognized expert on the needs of
youth, five US presidents appointed him to their President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Hanks also served as an executive leader of Rotary International and the Boy Scouts of America.
Author Richard Hanks draws on previously un-available primary sources—journals, correspondence, notebooks, and recordings—to share this first and only authorized biography of his father. Hanks traces his father’s influence as he advocated for numerous changes in the institutional church, including humanitarian efforts, refugee relief services, missionary community service, a focus on mercy for the sinner, and a churchwide emphasis on “coming unto Christ.” A Renaissance man, Duff Hanks felt comfortable mingling with presidents and world leaders and speaking from pulpits and podiums to huge audiences and on television. But he found his greatest joy in assisting the individual, encouraging each in their personal search for happiness. Once, when asked about his goals, he replied, “My strongest desire is to qualify to be a friend of Christ.”
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Richard D. Hanks is an author and retired senior business executive, having served at several of the
largest multinational companies in the world, including Marriott, PepsiCo, and Price Waterhouse.
Also a successful serial entrepreneur, he was named by Ernst & Young as Entrepreneur of the Year in
2010. Rich obtained his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and his MBA from
Northwestern University and taught as an adjunct professor at Cornell for ten years. He has served as a
board director of profit and nonprofit organizations and as an in-demand public speaker and well-
regarded lecturer at many universities.
Rich and his wife, Liz, raised their family in Texas, Maryland, and Utah, and now reside in Salt
Lake City. He is active in his faith, having served as a missionary in Scotland, a youth leader, a bishop, and a mission president in Alabama. Rich loves being with his family, and in his spare time enjoys sports
and woodworking. He adores his wife, Liz, loves their three terrific children and their spouses, and
spoils his eleven grandchildren.
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- Temple Dedications
- Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple – #196
- September 15th, presided by Dieter Uchtdorf
- Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple – #196
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- Theme of Bridges (as opposed to walls in McAllen) - Temple District includes 10 Stakes - Dedicatory Prayer
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- Mendoza Argentina Temple – #197
- September 22nd, presided by Gary Stevenson – phyc – Ronald Rasband (Kearon devotional switcheroo as well) Where is Gary?
- 4th of seven temples planned for Argentina
- 2025 will be the 100 year anniversary of Melvin J Ballard likening the church in Argentina and South America as an oak tree.
- Temple District includes 8 stakes and 2 districts
- Dedicatory Prayer
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- Temple Dedication Schedule Change
- Tallahassee Florida Temple (#202)
- Only One dedicatory session presided by Patrick Keaon on December 8th at 10 am
- Same change happened to Casper Wyoming (#201)
- Tallahassee Florida Temple (#202)
- Temple Open Houses Begin
- San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple
- Media day on September 9th with area presidency
- Open House through 28th
- Interior Photos Released
- Turquoise and Greens, Yellow, Orange, Reds.
- Deseret Peak Utah Temple
- Media day on September 23rd with Susan Porter and others
- Open House through October 19th
- Interior Photos released
- Compare to preliminary renderings initially released
- salt grass, lupine flower, and cliff rose
- San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple
- Temple Groundbreakings
- Wichita Kansas Temple
- September 7th, presided by Steven R. Bangeter
- Tarawa Kiribati
- Announced for November 2nd, presided by Jeremy R Jaggi
- Temple in front of Parliament building, church will bring in construction workers and ship modules and a crane to the island.
- Wichita Kansas Temple
- Temple Rendering Released
- Vancouver Washington Temple
- Another Burley/McKinney design!
- Environmental study for road realignment.
- Vancouver Washington Temple
- Temple Site Announced
- Tacoma Washington
- 11 acre site In Federal Way, along I-5 Freeway, across from the Wild Waves Theme/Water Park
- Multi-story temple of 45,000 sq. ft.
- Sound Transit recently purchased a Mega-church in the area and will demolish it for a maintenance facility. Tacoma Dome Link rail extension will likely run along I-5 by 2035.
- Tacoma Washington
Temple Construction Updates
- Salt Lake Temple
- New interior renderings and construction photos released
- Compare all the renderings previously released.
- Rooms that are mostly preserved and restored: Celestial room, two original sealing rooms, the large assembly room on the fifth floor, the four stone spiral staircases in each corner tower and most of the terrestrial room (veil room).
- Rooms with significant changes: Endowment rooms, Baptistry
- New North Annex will be over 100,000 sq ft, have two new baptistries, and 20 sealing rooms (total of 22, up from 13).
- FAQ
- Historic Preservationists lament the loss of many original elements of the temple.
- Photos of the interior renovation including the rarely photographed tiffany windows.
- Virtual Open House Job Posting – Senior Project Manager
- Kona Hawaii Temple
- Temple is nearly demolished
- Original rendering was altered because the local government denied higher steeple height.
- Cleveland Ohio Temple
- Modular Unit assembly begins
- Cody Wyoming – It’s happening.
- Preliminary construction work happening.
- Sam Penrod says a groundbreaking will be announced.
- Wellington New Zealand Temple
- Former Porirua mayor is supporting the temple while others are calling it an eyesore.
- The consent hearings will be held across three days in November
- Osaka Japan Temple
- Elder Cook visits future temple site
- General Conference Temple Predictions October 2024
- Temple Bracket
- Lds Growth Blog predictions
- Temple Matrix of most predicted
- Top 10
- Kampala Uganda
- Port Harcourt Nigeria
- Lome Togo
- Lima Peru (South)
- Santa Ana El Salvador
- Santiago Dominican Republic
- Southern Chile (Valdivia, Osorno, Puerto Montt, Punta Arenas)
- Flagstaff (or Prescott) Arizona
- New Jersey (Metro New York)
- Price Utah
- Honorable Mentions:
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- Tirana Albania * Abuja Nigeria * Lilongwe Malawi * Machala Ecuador * Sorocabo Brazil * Little Rock Arkansas * Evanston (Fort Bridger) Wyoming * North Ogden Utah * Spanish Fork Utah * Sharon Vermont
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The second wave of new hymns has been added to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ global hymnbook as part of a multi-year rollout. This batch of nine new hymns includes beloved Christian standards and original Latter-day Saint compositions. These hymns will soon be available in multiple languages, helping unify the Church worldwide. Here’s a quick overview of the new hymns::
1010. Amazing Grace Author: John Newton (1772) * Composer: William Walker (arranger of the modern version) * Scripture Reference: Moroni 10:32–33 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 2:11-12 – Themes of grace and redemption. * Overview: One of the most recognized Christian hymns globally, praising God’s grace and mercy. * Significance*: Bridges faiths and cultures, reflecting the transformative power of grace. A global Christian hymn now officially part of the LDS hymnbook.
1011. Holding Hands Around the World Author: Janice Kapp Perry (Lyrics by Bonnie Hart Murray) * Composer: Janice Kapp Perry * Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 – Unity in the body of Christ. * Overview: A modern Latter-day Saint hymn celebrating unity, service, and global brotherhood. * Significance*: Embodies the Church’s global mission and focus on bringing the Saints together, ideal for General Conference and worldwide devotionals.
1012. Anytime, Anywhere Author/Composer: Angie Killian * Scripture Reference: Matthew 28:19-20 – The Great Commission. * Overview: Encourages members to live their faith and serve wherever they are. * Significance*: A reminder of daily devotion and faith in action, fitting the Church’s focus on consistent discipleship.
1013. God’s Gracious LoveKnown in some Hymnbooks as “Day by Day” using the “Fist Lines rule.
- Author/Composer: Lina Sandell-Berg
- Scripture Reference: 1 John 4:9-11 – God’s love through His Son.
- Overview: Reflects on God’s love, inviting worshippers to feel His presence.
- Significance: Central to Christian teachings, offering comfort and faith, especially during personal trials.
Offer grace and quote this Hymn? In a movie?
1014. My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Author: Isaac Watts * Composer: Traditional American Folk Tune * Scripture Reference: Psalm 23 – “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” * Overview: A reflective piece based on Psalm 23, expressing trust in God’s guidance. * Significance*: Common across Christian denominations, providing comfort and fitting for moments of reflection and meditation.
1015. Oh, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus Author: Samuel Trevor Francis * Composer: Thomas John Williams * Scripture Reference: Romans 8:38-39 – Christ’s love that nothing can separate us from. * Overview: Explores the vastness of Christ’s love and sacrifice. * Significance*: Resonates deeply with LDS doctrine on Christ’s atonement, likely to be used in meditative settings.
1016. Behold the Wounds in Jesus’ Hands Author: David R. Naylor * Composer: David R. Naylor * Scripture Reference: Zechariah 13:6, 3 Nephi 11:14 – “Behold the wounds in my side.” * Overview: Focuses on Christ’s atonement and the symbols of His sacrifice. * Significance*: A deeply doctrinal hymn, encouraging contemplation of Christ’s love and suffering, suitable for sacrament and Easter services.
1017. This Is the Christ Authors: James E. Faust and Jan Pinborough * Composer: Michael F. Moody * Scripture Reference: John 1:29 – “Behold the Lamb of God.” * Overview: A personal testament of the divinity of Jesus Christ. * Significance*: Originally written for the LDS Church, highlighting Christ’s role as Redeemer. Frequently performed in General Conference, it is beloved for its doctrinal depth.
1018. Come, Lord Jesus Author/Composer: David A. Zabriskie, 2000 * Scripture Reference: Revelation 22:20 – “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” * Overview: Looks forward to Christ’s second coming and encourages spiritual preparation. * Significance*: Aligns with LDS teachings on preparing for the Second Coming, commonly used in special services or devotionals.
Text: From the Church production Savior of the World: His Birth and Resurrection, 2000; alt.
Music: David A. Zabriskie, 2000
Summary:This collection of hymns brings together globally recognized Christian standards like “Amazing Grace” and “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” with original LDS compositions such as “This Is the Christ” and “Behold the Wounds in Jesus’ Hands.” The Church’s decision to include both reflects a desire to connect with the broader Christian world while deepening its doctrinal hymns. Each hymn aligns with the Church’s five hymn selection criteria: increasing faith in Christ, teaching core doctrines, inviting joyful singing, providing comfort, and unifying members worldwide.
Tune in to our upcoming Hear Hymn segment for an in-depth discussion of each of these additions!
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- Check out the CCAI (Congressional Caucus on Adoption Institute)
- Find Retail Orphan Initiative at org
- Email Richie at contact@theculturalhall.com
- Join us on Patreon at com/theculturalhall
- Cast members of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives ask viewers to give the show a chance
- Woman at Church/Neylan McBaine Ep. ?
- Mormon Land interview with Neylan McBaine
- Nine new new hymns added (surprise!)
- The (same) schedule for General Conference is out
- Follow our live tweets of each session of General Conference on X at com/theculturalhall
- Watch the broadcast for President Nelson’s birthday
- 99+1, President Nelson invites all to extend a gift of love for his birthday
- Murder of two sister missionaries in 1979
- Are LDS cultural norms holding women back in Silicone Slopes?
- Susan Madsen Ep. 337
- Unleashing Sister Saints, podcast by Dr. Susan Madsen
- Refugee walks 728 miles to be baptized after reading the Book of Mormon
- Returned missionaries continue momentum in Ecuador, other countries in South America
- Fathers who served as companions in 1991 now have sons who are companions
- Lawsuit alleges to members of the church sexually abused child for years
- Woman promoted to chaplain in air force reserves (and she’s stake Relief Society president)
- Chaplain Jenna Carson Ep. 841
- Second-Class Saints: Black Mormons and the Struggle for Racial Equality by Mathew L. Harris
- Matt Harris Ep. 817
- LDS church repeats the mistakes of its Black priesthood and temple ban with its restrictions on women and LGBTQ+ members
- President Holland wept over musket speech
- Elder Holland’s speech at BYU August 2021
- Church News podcast Ep. 204 with Jeffrey R. Holland
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- Heretic, coming somewhere near you soon
- Evil Among Us: The Texas Mormon Missionary Murders by Ken Driggs
- Kirtland, Dinner invite ends in Missouri family cult killing
- Nine new new hymns released!
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- Happy Birthday Prophet/President Nelson!
- 100 facts about President Nelson
- 10 Infamous Latter-day Saint criminals
- Why are Mormon influencers so popular?
- The church buys a lot of farmland in Queensland, Australia
- You too can be an online institute teacher for the church
- BYU Medical School update
- Church builds playground for children with special needs in Micronesia
- Church holds potato derby, as we all should
- Man crashed through roof of Draper church building
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“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” is a reality TV series that follows a group of Mormon mom influencers in Utah as they navigate the aftermath of a swinging sex scandal that made national headlines.
The show explores:
- Faith and Community: How the scandal impacted the women’s relationship with their faith and the Mormon community
- Friendship: The strain the scandal put on the women’s friendships and how they rebuild their relationships
- Reputation: The challenges the women faced in repairing their public image and dealing with online scrutiny
- Family: How the scandal affected the women’s families and marriages
- Empowerment: The women finding their own voices and making choices that prioritize their own happiness and well-being
The show offers a glimpse into the lives of these women as they navigate complex issues of faith, family, and friendship in the wake of a very public scandal. It also highlights how social media has changed the landscape for Mormon women and mothers, offering them new opportunities for connection and self-expression, but also exposing them to new vulnerabilities.
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In this episode of the Cultural Hall we interview Jenna Carson, a chaplain endorsed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jenna shares her journey to becoming a chaplain, starting with her unexpected call to study religion at Harvard Divinity School. She openly discusses the challenges she faced, including imposter syndrome and the church’s initial refusal to endorse her due to her divorce. Jenna emphasizes her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ and her commitment to serving others, regardless of their beliefs. She also highlights the importance of recognizing the human element within the church and embracing the ongoing restoration. The interview concludes with Jenna expressing her deep love for Jesus and her desire to emulate Mother Teresa’s example of selfless service.
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- Open Houses Begin
- Salvador Brazil Temple
- Elder Soares Leads Media Day on August 19th
- Interior Photos Released
- Portuguese colonial architecture, unique for temples in Brazil
- Stained glass with red mandacaru flower
- Blue and Golds
- Beach Paintings
- Open house through September 7th, October 20nd dedication
- Mendoza Argentina Temple
- South America South Presidency Leads Media Day on August 19th
- Interior Photos Released
- Jarilla, a native five-petal flower
- Acquias, the water aqueducts and channels distinct to Mendoza
- Paintings of the Andes Mountains
- Local Media Coverage
- Open house through September 7th, September 22nd dedication
- Casper Wyoming Temple
- Camille Johnson and Randall Bennett Lead Media Day on August 26th
- Interior Photos Released
- Painting of Devils Gate in Entry, part of the Mormon Trail
- Indian Paintbrush motifs throughout
- Open House through September 14th
- Dedication Pushed Back to November 24th (from October 13th)
- Salvador Brazil Temple
- 200th temple dedication set
- Deseret Peak Utah Temple in Tooele
- Dedication on November 10th, presided by ???
- Open House reservations now available for Sept 26th to October 19th.
- Church News running a weekly series in lead up to 200 Temples
- Temple Groundbreakings
- Three groundbreakings on the same day (third time happening)
- Londrina Brazil Temple
- August 17th, presided by Elder Ciro Schmeil
- Word for London in Portuguese
- Santiago Chile West Temple
- August 17th, presided by Elder Alan R. Walker
- Austin Texas Temple
- August 17th, presided by Elder Micheal “Austin” Dunn
- Local leaders in Cedar Park attend the groundbreaking
- Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple
- August 31st, presided by Elder Carold G Revillo Jr.
- Grew up in Mindanao, in General Santos
- Announced 6 years ago, 6th temple for the longest announcement to groundbreaking time period.
- August 31st, presided by Elder Carold G Revillo Jr.
- Construction Updates
- Church Newsroom highlights Church Office Building Plaza at Temple Square
- Sponsored by Chick-Fil-A?
- Inspired by a prophetic vision of President Nelson
- Primary purpose of the renovation was to repair leaking membrane of parking garage
- Help of a robot saves a year’s worth of work
- Time Lapse Video
- Exterior renovation staring on the Manhattan New York Temple
- Closed in March 2024, for three years
- New Exterior and Ground Floor visitors center planned
- District Court Judge hands down decision in Cody, Wyoming
- Conditional use permit from the city council was upheld
- Judge cannot consider other aspects of the decision because the Preserve Our Cody Neighborhoods (POCN) did not file a petition within 30 days
- In the eyes of the law, it doesn’t matter if the council was confused about what they were doing
- Possibility of an appeal with the Wyoming Supreme Court
- Council considers updates to tighten height restrictions
- New Lawsuit in Las Vegas
- Alleges the city council misrepresented building restrictions from an interlocal agreement and was involved in a conflict of interest with the church’s law firm donating to their campaigns
- Residents protest on horseback!
- Brussels Belgium Office Approvals
- Belga News Agency reviewed documents submitted by the church
- 2021 application to convert office into religious centre and cultural centre
- Fresh application to convert office into religious centre with potential accommodations was denied on July 23rd.
- “Negotiations are progressing correctly”
- Elder Bednar Visits Peru
- Meets with city Leaders and discusses the planned “House of the Lord” (more accurate name) in Huancayo.
- Also visits Cusco and Valle Sagrado
- Behind the scenes of the Kirtland Temple Purchase
- Original letter of intent signed in 2019 signed by both churches and later faltered
- Talks started again in 2023 and lasted 7 months, agreement signed in December 2023
- Other purchases were negotiated until March
- Logan Tabernacle Rededicated by Elder Cook
- Follows 30 month renovation
- Historic Painting Moved
- 79 Tabernacles?
- Church Newsroom highlights Church Office Building Plaza at Temple Square
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Josh Dennis, a 10-year-old boy, got lost in a mine during a scouting trip. The search for him went on for five days, with hundreds of people involved. John Skinner, whose grandfather used to be the superintendent of the mine, felt compelled to help in the search, but was repeatedly turned away by the authorities. On the fifth day, he finally got into the mine and, with the help of a rescue team, found Josh alive. Josh later said that he felt protected and calm during his ordeal, and that he saw angels with him. His rescue was seen as a miracle by many, and it had a profound impact on the lives of those involved in the search, as well as on Josh’s family and community.
Buy Tickets Even IF You Aren’t Going to Go
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Saints who Sport | 8/30/24
ParaOlympics | Paris, France
- https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/meet-the-latter-day-saints-competing-in-the-2024-paris-paralympics?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Started 8/28
- 8 athletes
- Wheelchair rugby
- Josh Wheeler
- Won Silver ‘21 and ‘16
- Mixed men and women
- Josh Wheeler
- Archery
- Eric Bennett
- Most experienced archer for team USA of all time
- Never medaled
- HS physics teacher
- Eric Bennett
- Wheelchair basketball
- Paul Schulte
- Two Bronze medals
- Gold in Tokyo
- Multiple world championship medals
- Spinal injury at 10
- In a bishopric now
- Paul Schulte
- Swimming
- Tupoue Neifu
- New Zealand
- Gold in Tokyo
- Hit and run left her brain bruised. Left side paralysis
- Alejandra Diaz
- Dominican Republic
- First swimmer from DR in Tokyo
- 4’3”
- Brittle bone disease
- Tupoue Neifu
- Track and Field
- David Blair
- Discus
- Eagle Mon UT
- Gold in Rio
- Olympic record
- Club foot
- Lindi Marcusen
- Spokane, WA
- 100m
- Amputated right leg after car accident
- David Blair
- Canoe
- Peter Cowan
- New Zealand
- Silver in world championships
- Hit by a car on his bike and had right leg amputated
- Peter Cowan
- Wheelchair rugby
- https://www.ldsliving.com/the-faith-of-irish-paralympic-sprinter-dancing-with-the-stars-winner-jason-smyth/s/12334?utm_source=ldsliving&utm_medium=email&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Jason Smyth
- Former paralympian as a runner
- 6x champion
- 9 world gold medals, 6 European titles
- 100m sprinter
- Blind
- Dancing with the Stars champion
- https://youtu.be/_B_DwCjn9ws?feature=shared&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Former paralympian as a runner
- Jason Smyth
NFL
- https://zonecoverage.com/2024/minnesota-vikings-news/jaren-hall-is-a-rock-whos-willing-to-roll/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Jaren Hall
- Minnesota Vikings
- Drafted in 23
- BYU grad
- Only played one full game with 50% completion
- Had a great 24 preseason
- Waived yesterday
- Jaren Hall
- https://deseretnews-deseretnews-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/sports/2024/08/28/utah-ties-nfl-active-rosters-2024-utah-byu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Utah or BYU: Who has more players on NFL active rosters after cutdown day?
- Utah-19
- BYU-16
- Both had 15 last year.
- 54 total from Utah schools
MLB
- https://www.deseret.com/faith/2024/08/15/see-the-list-of-latter-day-saint-apostles-who-have-thrown-baseballs-ceremonial-first-pitch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- 13 Apostles
- Bednar and Anderson are tied at 2
- First was L. Tom Perry who broke the Red Sox curse
Soccer
- https://www.deseret.com/faith/2024/08/25/how-olivia-moultries-lds-faith-religion-influences-her-nwsl-career/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Olivia Moultrie
- National Women’s Soccer
- Portland Thorns
- 18 years old
- 4th season
- Recvd scholarship from UNC at 11 years old
- Gave back scholarship and went pro at 13
- Due to regs, women couldn’t go pro till they were 18, unlike men
- She took it to court and won
- Signed with the Thorns thereafter
- Now 20 teens are pro
- She took it to court and won
- Didn’t make Olympic team due to injury
- I’ve had a lot of firsts and a lot of hard situations that I put myself into to get to where I am today, and I really think the backbone of all of that has been my ability to have my faith and just really believing everything happens for a reason and that the decisions I feel motivated to make and compelled to make, I feel like there is a reason behind those things…There may be expectations from other people, but they’re never expectations that I haven’t already put on myself. I’m a very ambitious person.”
- “With all the Sunday games that’s not always applicable, but just making any moments I can in my day to kind of like ground myself, I think that’s important…The nice part about it is, obviously, like my faith can, it’s always with me, and so it’s not something that like I feel I have to necessarily attend something to feel (it).”
- Gen Z do religion differently
- Olivia Moultrie
Karate
- https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2024/08/22/latter-day-saint-karate-champion-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-lds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Junior Omatoko
- 16year old pro
- Multiple championships across Africa
- African champion this year
- Receives a blessing from his father before each competition
- “Each time he does, I feel peace and assurance that nothing bad can happen to me and that God will bless my efforts.”
- Junior Omatoko
NCAA
- https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2024/08/22/meghan-hunter-ncaa-woman-of-the-year-nominee-byu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Meghan Hunter
- 800m
- NCAA Woman of the Year nominee
- Competed for Olympic spot but didn’t make it
- Meghan Hunter
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Stephanie “Steph” Rovetti, 32, played a pivotal role in securing USA’s historic bronze medal in rugby sevens at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Her contributions, including a crucial role in the winning try, helped elevate the team from previous Olympic finishes.
Rovetti’s journey from the basketball courts of BYU to the rugby pitch is a testament to her athleticism and determination. A scrumhalf on the U.S. team, she showcased her skills in every match, starting against formidable opponents like Brazil, France, and New Zealand.
This San Diego resident and Reno native made her Olympic debut in Paris, leaving an indelible mark on USA Rugby Sevens history.
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- Step in time, step in time…
- Taylorsville Share the Harvest Community Fair
- General Handbook Updates – along with the transgender updates there are some other interesting/cool updates, including sealing policies, young women ministering assignments, holiday worship services, streaming meetings, garments, sealing policies
- Tragic accident claims life of young missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Mission call openings like a Mormon Bar Mitzvah?
- Jana Riess and Michael Reed Ep. 110
- Annual Arrington Mormon History lecture to feature Jana Riess Thursday, 10/10/2024 at USU
- Huge annexation could mean two/thirds boost to city of Orlando
- Commentary: When entertainment media distorts faith
- Church speaks on portrayals in Hollywood
- “Big Love” network apologizes to Mormons
- UK Daily Mail article on Church’s response to ‘Heretic’
- BYU declined covid relief, other schools struggling as funds dry up
- Elder and Sister Renlund visit Festinord, a YSA conference in Sweden
- Deaf and hard-of-hearing saints increase faith and testimony visiting historic sites
- Church donates funds for ambulance stationed near Olympic surfing competition (PS no where near Paris)
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Church Participation of Individuals Who Identify as Transgender
Key Points:
- Guidance for Local Leaders: This document supplements the policy in General Handbook, 38.6.23, offering guidance to local leaders on supporting individuals who identify as transgender while upholding Church doctrine.
- General Guidelines: Leaders should seek spiritual guidance, treat individuals with love and respect, consider the needs of all involved, ensure Church doctrine is not undermined, and seek counsel from higher authorities when needed.
- Preferred Names and Pronouns: While official records reflect biological sex, preferred names and pronouns are a matter left to individuals, their families, and Church members. Local leaders should not dictate how members address each other.
- Gender-Specific Meetings and Activities: Individuals attend meetings and activities that align with their biological sex at birth. Exceptions, which should be rare, require approval from the Area Presidency.
- Overnight Activities: For gender-specific activities, individuals attend based on their biological sex. For non-gender-specific activities, individuals transitioning away from their biological sex leave at night and are released to the care of a parent or guardian.
- Callings and Assignments: Individuals transitioning away from their biological sex are not called to gender-specific roles, teaching positions, or work with children or youth. They may receive other callings that allow them to serve and progress.
- Restrooms: Restrooms should provide a private and safe environment. Individuals transitioning away from their biological sex should use single-occupancy restrooms when available. If not, leaders counsel with the individual to find a solution, such as using a restroom that aligns with their biological sex or their inner sense of gender with privacy ensured.
Remember: These show notes provide a summary of the key points in the document. It’s essential to refer to the original text for complete information and context.
PODCASTS | TRANSGENDER, NON-BINARY, GENDERQUEER
Stream Episode 768: Sarah and Jeff Case, Gather Conference, Gather For Youth by Richard Ostler | Listen online for free on SoundCloud
Stream Episode 631: Dave and Kimi Martin, Transgender Son Levi by Richard Ostler | Listen online for free on SoundCloud
Episode 664: Dr. Julia Bernards, BYU Dissertation on Transgender Latter-day Saints Families by Richard Ostler (soundcloud.com)
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- Embrace collaborative leadership models: To effectively connect with Gen Z, it’s essential to embrace shared leadership models. Gen Z, along with other young adults, craves inclusion and engagement through active participation, often expressing skepticism toward traditional hierarchies and favoring flexible organizational structures.
- Revitalize the church experience: Rather than being confined by tradition, churches should embark on a journey of reimagining to meet the evolving needs of congregants across generations.
- Embrace technology for outreach: In the digital age, technology stands as a powerful tool for connecting with Gen Z.
- Deliver authentic teaching and discipleship: Gen Z exhibits a genuine desire for spiritual growth and authenticity, seeking meaningful relationships and mentors on their faith journey.
- Cultivate a listening and learning culture: To connect with Gen Z, churches should become a listening and learning community, similar to how businesses understand and adapt to changing demographics.
- Organize meaningful community events: Recognizing Gen Z’s emphasis on lifestyle balance and enjoyment, churches have a unique opportunity to model a genuine, abundant life.
- Implement research initiatives: Measuring impact and staying attuned to the evolving needs of Gen Z is critical for the churches’ effectiveness.
Dr. Eric Kirby is an Assistant Professor at Southern Utah University, bringing 20+ years of leadership experience from various sectors. His expertise spans law, construction, higher education, and entrepreneurship. He has co-authored a book on retention in higher education and co-hosts a podcast on innovative leadership. His research interests include student success and leadership development. He is a recipient of numerous awards for his contributions to education and leadership.
Buy the Book – Leading Gen Z: Insights and Strategies for Managing, Parenting, and Teaching Generation Z
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- Temple approval processes
- Mckinney Texas Temple
- Town of Fairview Votes 7-0 to deny the conditional use permit
- Voted without prejudice (can resubmit a proposal any time)
- Harsh words from the mayor: “Shame on you” “Extreme Arrogance” “Stabbing us in the back.”
- Insists that the church comes back with another proposal
- Website launched to provide information
- Insists that there is a right to build at site with current design thanks to RLUIPA.
- A mosque in Mckinney is also being opposed by residents
- Lone Mountain Nevada Temple
- Approved by the Las Vegas City Council in a 7-0 Vote
- Agreement to lower temple to 196 feet from 216 feet to avoid FAA red blinking light requirement (unlike Heber Valley)
- New Clark County resolution seeks to preserve rural neighborhoods
- Cody Wyoming
- Still waiting…
- Bakersfield California
- Meeting held to get to know members and listen to concerns
- Wellington New Zealand
- Residents in the Aotea suburb are concerned about traffic and height around the proposed building.
- “37 metre temple, 74 car parks, three-storey building” (two?).
- Public submissions on the temple until Aug 20th
- 3rd temple for New Zealand
- 2nd temple in Auckland dominates the hillside landscape.
- Mckinney Texas Temple
- Temple Open House Begins
- Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple
- Open to Media on August 12th, tours led by Emily Belle Freeman
- Interior Photos Published
- Art Deco designs with Gold Accents
- Sick looking spire (Supervillain or Superhero?)
- Mountain Laurel motifs (State flower) and dogwood trees
- Greens, Golds, Purples
- Celestial room with 4 equally sized chandeliers with a large stained glass on the ceiling.
- Open house through August 31st, dedication on September 15th by Dieter Uchtdorf
- Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple
- Temple Dedication Announced
- Tallahassee Florida Temple
- Dedication: December 8, 2024 by Patrick Kearon
- Open House: November 4th to 23rd
- Media Day: October 28th
- Tallahassee Florida Temple
- Temple Groundbreaking Announced
- Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple
- August 31st presided by Carlos G. Revillo Jr
- Rendering Released: two-story 18,449 square feet
- Very similar to the temple in Davao
- Wichita Kansas Temple
- September 7th by Steven R. Bangerter
- Rendering Released: one-story 9,950 square feet
- Very similar to Casper Wyoming Temple
- Has granite exterior with bronze features
- Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple
- Temple Rendering Released
- João Pessoa Brazil Temple
- One-story 18,850 temple
- Art deco style common in Brazil
- It’s giving Redlands California Temple
- João Pessoa Brazil Temple
- Temple Site announced
- Tulsa Oklahoma Temple
- 25.7-acre site, northwest corner of 51st St. and 136th E Ave in Tulsa, close to the boundary with Broken Arrow
- Single-story temple of 29,600 sq. ft.
- Located next to an apartment complex and and the Tulsa Health Department
- Tulsa Oklahoma Temple
- Construction Updates Toronto Ontario Temple
- To Open in December 2024
- Closed in October 2023 for minor renovation
- No open house or rededication planned
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- Boise Idaho Temple - Installing new roof during extended closure - Expected to reopen by October
- Provo Rock Canyon Temple
- Foundation of new temple being excavated
- Cleveland Ohio Temple
- Foundation being prepared for modules
- Santiago Chile West Temple
- Meetinghouse on site demolished in preparation for the August 17th groundbreaking.
- Grand Rapids Michigan Temple
- Former Christ Community Church demolished.
- No groundbreaking announced yet
- Kona Hawaii Temple
- Construction Fence placed
- Closed nine months ago but no construction has appeared to take place
- Visible discoloration of the exterior, new exterior is planned
- Tokyo Japan Temple
- Reconditioning steeple and temple exterior with fresh sealant
- Opened two years ago from a major renovation
- Deseret Peak Utah Temple
- 2400 North will not be ready by the open houses
- No Excuses! Serve!
- Preston England Temple
- England MTC renovations
- Star Valley Wyoming
- New Angel Moroni after being struck by lightning
- Busy end of year calendar
- 7 open houses and dedication scheduled
- 5 groundbreakings
- Miscellaneous
- Church recognized in Azerbaijan
- Assigning missionaries in unlikely
- Neighboring Armenia has seen a steep decline in the past decade
- Salt Lake City University ward meetinghouse converted to apartments.
- Church recognized in Azerbaijan
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Olympics | Paris, France
26 July 2024 to 11 August 2024
Latter-day Saint Olympians talk about finding hope, strength in Jesus Christ
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- Mantz, Rooks, Young and Corrigan
- Attended church locally in Paris 8/4
- When asked about being an Olympian and his successes Mantz answers, “who am I? I am a child of God, a member of his church and a disciple of Jesus Christ.”
- Rooks
- Mosiah 4:27
- for it is not requisite that a man should run faster than he has strength. And again, it is expedient that he should be diligent, that thereby he might win the prize
- “With Jesus Christ we know that we can win or prevail”
- Mosiah 4:27
Jimmer Fredette Instagram Post
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- “Throughout my career, and especially over the past week, I’ve heard the phrase ‘everything happens for a reason’ more times than I can count. In the midst of struggle and adversity, it can be incredibly difficult to hear, let alone believe. Yet I do believe it. I am a child of heavenly parents who love and care for me deeply, not just in terms of my successes and failures, but in the essence of who I am. From a divine perspective, the significance of my family and my faith far surpasses any Olympic triumph or basketball game. Our worth—mine and everyone’s—remains constant. No victory or defeat can diminish it. We find strength in smiling through the challenges because these experiences shape and strengthen us. With God on our side, we can endure and persevere. Ultimately, when we stay focused on being disciples of Jesus Christ, the outcome is glorious.”
How the Book of Mormon inspired Kenneth Rooks to Olympic silver medal success
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- Found comfort in Alma 26. Don’t boast but find strength in the Lord instead.
- Ran at the back of the pack for much of the race. During the final lap, he pulled to first place until the final 80 m and was edged out by defending Olympic champion from Morocco.
- African runners dominate. Rooks served in Uganda.
- US has won two medals since 1984. He is now the third American. Former BYU runner Brian Diemer won the bronze medal in 1984.
Fijian Latter-day Saint Olympian Wins Silver Medal in Paris
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- Poni, Fiji rugby sevens player.
- Won silver
- Final results for church members
- Medals
- Gold-0
- Silver-2
- Bronze-1
- Events
- Marathon
- Conner Mantz
- Marathon
- 8th
- Clayton Young
- Marathon
- 9th
- Conner Mantz
- 800m
- Peter Bol, Australia
- Didn’t advance
- Peter Bol, Australia
- 5k
- Whittni Morgan
- 14th (PB)
- Whittni Morgan
- Steeplechase
- Courtney Waynent
- 12th
- James Corrigan
- Didn’t advance
- Kenneth Rooks
- Silver (PB)
- Courtney Waynent
- Soccer
- Taylor Booth
- Quarterfinals
- Taylor Booth
- Pistol shooting
- Didn’t advance
- Basketball
- Jimmer Fredette
- Didn’t advance
- Jimmer Fredette
- Rugby
- Poni
- Silver
- Stephanie Rovetti
- Bronze
- Poni
- Marathon
- Medals
Elder Stevenson Throws First Pitch at Kansas City Royals Game
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- Elder Stephenson throw his first pitch at Kansas City Royals game on his 69th birthday
- Just serve night
- Pitch was caught by former Royals, World Series, pitcher and member of the Church Jeremy Guthrie
- After the pitch 150 missionaries in the independence, Missouri mission saying the national anthem
Baseball blooper: Announcer misreads ‘Mormon’ as ‘moron’ on young fan’s T-shirt. Cue the viral video.
- Arizona Diamondbacks LDS family night
- 17yo Parker Mitchell
- “I can’t, I’m a Mormon”
- Announcer misread his shirt stating he loved it. Misread it as “I can’t. I’m a moron.”
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Saints who Sport
Olympics | SLC | 2034
- https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/first-presidency-statement-2034-winter-olympics?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- “We stand ready to support the 2034 Olympic Games in welcoming athletes, volunteers and visitors from around the world. The Church is committed to efforts that make Salt Lake a host city that embodies values of service, cooperation and mutual respect.”
- Previously
- Banners on buildings
- Donated space for medal ceremonies
- BYU two weeks off
- Conference center shows
Olympics | Paris, France
26 July 2024 to 11 August 2024
- https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/meet-latter-day-saints-competing-in-the-2024-paris-olympics?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 12 athletes
- Soccer
- Taylor Booth, 23, Utah
- First Men’s team to go since 2008
- Quarter finals now, 0-1
- Taylor Booth, 23, Utah
- Rugby
- Make Unufe, 32, Utah
- Men’s Team USA 9th in 2016, 6th in 2020, 8th in 2024
- Stephanie Rovetti, 32, Nevada
- Women’s Bronze
- https://www.outsports.com/2024/7/25/24098011/2024-paris-olympics-steph-rovetti-usa-rugby-gay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- “Going to the Olympics as an out athlete means a lot to me,” Rovetti told Outsports. “You go and represent all communities you are a part of and that representation on the world stage matters. Coming from a religious background, I hope to be a representation of courage to be your true authentic self”
- Make Unufe, 32, Utah
- Pistol Shooting
- Alexis Laga, 31, Colorado
- Second olympics
- Couldn’t find results
- Alexis Laga, 31, Colorado
- Basketball
- Jimmer Fredette, 35, Colorado
- 0-4, 2 more games today
- Jimmer Fredette, 35, Colorado
- Track and Field
- Whittni Morgan, 26, Utah
- 5k
- Courtney Wayment, 25, Utah
- Steeplechase
- Kenneth Rooks, 24, Washington
- Steeplechase
- https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2024/07/03/james-corrigan-kenneth-rooks-paris-olympics-byu-steeplechase/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Passed on final year at BYU to sign a contract with Nike and focus on the Olympics
- Steeplechase
- James Corrigan, 22, California
- Steeplechase
- https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2024/07/03/james-corrigan-kenneth-rooks-paris-olympics-byu-steeplechase/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Barely qualified 1 day before cut off after failing beforehand.
- “As I focus my life on Jesus Christ and continue to become like Him, I have been able to have a better perspective on why I run and why I choose to compete,” Corrigan said. “It’s that I want to get better and that’s my ultimate goal.”
- https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2024/07/03/james-corrigan-kenneth-rooks-paris-olympics-byu-steeplechase/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Steeplechase
- Peter Bol, 30 Australia
- 3rd Olympics
- 800m
- Conner Mantz, 27, Utah
- Marathon
- Clayton Young, 30, Utah
- Whittni Morgan, 26, Utah
- Soccer
- https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/two-us-olympic-marathoners-reflect-on-running-living-the-gospel-paris?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Clayton Young, “A marathon is very simple. It’s 42.2 kilometres (26.2 miles), one foot in front of the other. The gospel is also very simple. But at the end of the day, both can be very tough.”
- Conner and Clayton were trackmates at BYU
- Mantz served in Ghana
- Young served in NC
- “I love how running is essentially breaking down your body one day so you can change and become a better runner the next day,” reflected Young. “In this life, we’re here to learn and to grow. We’re here to stretch and break down our spiritual bodies almost every day in order to change and become better because of it. It’s not going to happen overnight. With running, it’s literally step by step. It’s the same thing with the gospel.”
- https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/paris-olympics-bishop-causse-peter-vidmar-jimmer-fredette-devotional?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Bishop Causse, Peter Vidmar (2x gold medalist in gymnastics and a third in 1984, YM Advisory Council) and Jimmer.
- 7/21
- “Only one person’s going to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games. I don’t know that Heavenly Father plays favorites in terms of who wins and who loses. He simply wants His children to discover their capacity. That’s what I learned in sport. The gospel gave me that perspective. I’m simply there to do the best that I can do.” –Vidmar
- “You’re going to deal with difficult things in your life,” Fredette said. “You have to decide which road you want to take. Sometimes the right road is the hard road. But if you have faith and pursue it, you will be able to receive the blessings that you are supposed to receive.”
- https://www.deseret.com/sports/2024/06/24/olympic-track-and-field-trials-day-4-takeaways-athletes-chari-hawkins/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- From Rexburg and Utah State
- Not likely a member of the church today
- Proponent of mental health after suffering many anxiety issues herself.
- Competing in Heptathlon (7 events: 100m hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200m, long jump, javelin, 800m)
- From Rexburg and Utah State
- https://www.ldsliving.com/thats-what-love-sounds-like-byu-coach-cheering-her-athlete-on-to-the-olympics-will-make-you-cry/s/12309?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Courtney Wayment
- “It doesn’t matter if you’re working a 9-to-5 job, or if you’re a stay-at-home mom, or if you’re an athlete winning a national championship—God cares about you. He knows you. He knows what’s important to you. And He genuinely cares. He wants you to have happiness and joy in your life.”
- Coach mic’d up. Prayers, cheering and worry.
- Courtney Wayment
NFL
- https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/2-latter-day-saints-prepare-to-open-nfl-season-in-south-america-where-they-served-missions?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Britain Covey and Tanner McKee
- Play for Philadelphia Eagles
- Both served missions in SA
- Rare for members in NFL, even rarer for 2 on the same team
MLB
- https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2024/07/25/missionaries-sing-us-national-anthem-at-colorado-rockies-baseball-game/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Local Stake Prez member with ties to the Rockies recommended them
- 180 missionaries
- Rockies win 20-7
BYU
- https://www.si.com/college/byu/recruiting/idaho-defensive-lineman-boyd-sorenson-commits-to-byu-after-mission?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- From Sugar City, Idaho
- Gray shirt this season
- To avoid injury, BYU prefers to grayshirt returned missions that get home in the Summer.
- 6’4” 250, plays defense
Soccer
- https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/gareth-southgate-read-self-help-book-by-mormon-professor-for-tips-on-coaching/ar-BB1pXUaI?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Coach for England
- Read Covey’s 7 Habits for Highly Effective People
- Applied it to his life
- 1 stop away from realizing that The Church practices those same principles and will be visited by missionaries soon.
- Applied it to his life
Rugby
- https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/06/30/a-mormon-missionary-chasing-dracula-in-romania-and-a-surprise-call-up-new-wallabys-incredible-rise-to-the-top/#ly4wfsmjkup0owptre?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- David Feliuai
- Started playing rugby professionally in Samoa. After mission he was recruited to Romania to play for 5 years. Now back in Australia playing for the Wallabies.
- Tried to get on the NFL radar but hadn’t played enough “footy” because of his mission.
- NFL is big in Australia
Ultimate Frisbee
- https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/us-ultimate-frisbee-team-includes-3-latter-day-saint-teens?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- 3 teens repping USA in world championships (not olympics)
- From TX and UT
- Sam goes on a mission to Peru soon
- Self reffed sport
- “You have to be super honest while you are playing. Integrity is a huge thing, and ‘spirit of the game’ is a huge part of the sport,” he said, which places the responsibility for fair play on every player.
Serving mission
- https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article290347189.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Collin Chandler just returned from a mission to Sierra Leone to play basketball for Kentucky
- Came because of Mark Pope (former BYU coach)
- Teammates with Jaxson Robinson (also from BYU)
- Collin Chandler just returned from a mission to Sierra Leone to play basketball for Kentucky
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- Utah could host the 2034 Olympics
- Sister Dennis to speak at BYUI Spring Commencement
- Former Mormon reveals shocking theory on why there are so many member influencers
- American Idol’s Kenedi Anderson serving mission in Hawaii
- Why Chappell Roan took online classes through BYU
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Hymn Overview – #1003 It Is Well with My Soul
Author: Horatio G. Spafford (1828-1888)
First Line/Chorus: “When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul.”
Historical Context:
- This hymn has not been a part of previous editions of the LDS hymnbook.
- The hymn was written in 1873 by Horatio G. Spafford, a Presbyterian layman.
- The tune, named “Ville du Havre” after the ship that sank, was composed by Philip Bliss, a well-known hymn writer and Gospel singer.
- The hymn is inspired by Spafford’s personal tragedies, including the loss of his fortune in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and the subsequent deaths of his four daughters in the sinking of the S.S. Ville du Havre.
Cultural and Religious Significance Commonality Outside LDS Culture: Yes, it is a widely known hymn in various Christian denominations and is often sung during times of distress and funerals. * Central Theme: The hymn deals with themes of peace and trust in God’s plan despite life’s difficulties. It reflects a deep personal faith and submission to God’s will, even in the face of profound grief. * Doctrine Taught: Trust in God, peace in Christ, resilience through faith, and the assurance of divine care. * Criteria for Hymn Selection: + Increase faith in and worship of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ: The hymn reflects deep faith in God’s providence. + Teach core doctrine with power and clarity: It teaches about finding peace and solace in Christ amidst trials. + Invite joyful singing at home and church: While the hymn is often associated with somber occasions, its message of peace can be comforting and uplifting. + Comfort the weary and inspire endurance in faith: The hymn is a source of comfort and inspiration, particularly in times of personal loss and hardship. + Unify Latter-day Saints and others worldwide:* Its universal message of faith and trust can resonate with a broad audience.
Inclusion Rationale Reason for Inclusion: While this hymn has not been in previous LDS hymnbooks, its powerful message and widespread recognition make it a valuable addition. Its themes align with the core values of comfort, faith, and resilience, which are central to the LDS faith. * Reintroduction:* Not applicable as this hymn has not been in previous versions.
Impact and Reception Community Reactions: As the hymn has not yet been included in the LDS hymnbook, there is no specific feedback from the LDS community. However, its universal message and familiarity in broader Christian contexts suggest it would be well received. * Potential Impact:* This hymn could have a significant impact on worship services, offering comfort and a sense of solidarity during times of personal and communal trials.
Additional Notes Interesting Facts: The hymn was penned during Spafford’s voyage to meet his grieving wife after the loss of their daughters. His ability to express such profound faith in the midst of personal tragedy has inspired countless others. * The melody was specifically composed by Phillip Paul Bliss for the lyrics and was named Ville du Havre, after the stricken vessel carrying the Spafford family. * Personal Stories:* Including testimonies from church members who have found solace in this hymn could enhance its relevance and emotional impact.
Multimedia Elements (Optional) Performances: Links to performances of “It Is Well with My Soul” from the LDS Gospel Library or other approved sources. * Visuals:* Images related to the hymn’s history, such as pictures of the S.S. Ville du Havre or portraits of Horatio G. Spafford.
Sources Kenneth W. Osbeck, Hymn Stories* (1982), for the historical context and details of the tragedies that inspired the hymn. * Additional information on the hymn’s background and Spafford’s biography from various hymnology sources.
It Is Well with My Soul: A Hymn of Unshakable FaithHoratio G. Spafford, a prosperous young lawyer from Chicago, seemed to have it all. His life was characterized by a thriving legal practice, a loving family, and a strong Christian faith. Among his friends were notable evangelists, including Dwight L. Moody, a fellow Chicagoan who would leave a lasting impact on the Christian world.
But Horatio’s life took a devastating turn. In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire consumed much of the city, and with it, Spafford’s substantial real estate investments along Lake Michigan’s shoreline. His fortune evaporated overnight. As if echoing the trials of Job, Spafford’s young son had died shortly before the fire, compounding his grief. But the most heart-wrenching chapter of his life was yet to unfold.
Seeking a respite for his weary family and intending to join Moody in his evangelistic campaigns in Great Britain, Horatio planned a European trip for his wife and four daughters in 1873. Unexpected business delays forced him to stay behind in Chicago, but he sent his family ahead, expecting to follow shortly.
Tragedy struck on November 22 when the S.S. Ville du Havre, the ship carrying his family, was struck by an English vessel and sank within twelve minutes. Days later, Spafford received a heart-wrenching telegram from his wife, Anna, which read, “Saved alone.” All four of their daughters had perished in the disaster.
Overwhelmed with grief, Horatio set sail to join his bereaved wife. As his ship passed near the spot where his daughters had died, Spafford was inspired to write the hymn that would resonate with millions: “It Is Well with My Soul.” The opening lines capture his profound faith amidst unimaginable sorrow:
“When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul.”
Despite his personal tragedies, Spafford’s faith remained unshaken. He and Anna had more children—another daughter, Bertha, born in 1878, and a son, Horatio, born in 1880, who tragically died of scarlet fever. After the birth of their daughter Grace in 1881, the Spaffords moved to Jerusalem, drawn by a deep spiritual connection to the Holy Land. There, they established the American Colony, a utopian society dedicated to philanthropy among Jews, Muslims, and Christians.
The Colony thrived for decades, engaging in benevolent activities and fostering a spirit of unity among different faiths. In the 1950s, it transformed into the American Colony Hotel, playing a significant role in the peace talks between Palestine and Israel, which led to the Oslo Peace Accords of 1983.
Cultural and Religious Significance“It Is Well with My Soul” transcends the boundaries of its origin, being a beloved hymn across various Christian denominations. Its themes of peace and trust in God’s plan resonate deeply, offering comfort and solace during times of distress and mourning. The hymn’s central message is one of unwavering faith and submission to God’s will, no matter the circumstances.
Inclusion in the LDS HymnbookWhile “It Is Well with My Soul” has not been included in previous editions of the LDS hymnbook, its powerful message and widespread recognition make it a valuable addition. The hymn aligns perfectly with the LDS Church’s criteria for hymn selection:
- Increasing faith in and worship of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ: The hymn reflects deep trust in God’s providence.
- Teaching core doctrine with power and clarity: It conveys the peace that comes from faith in Christ.
- Inviting joyful singing at home and church: While often associated with solemn occasions, its message can be uplifting and comforting.
- Comforting the weary and inspiring endurance in faith: It serves as a source of comfort and inspiration in times of personal loss and hardship.
- Unifying Latter-day Saints and others worldwide: Its universal message of faith and trust can resonate with a broad audience.
Impact and ReceptionThe hymn, with its universal appeal and profound message, is likely to be well-received within the LDS community. Its inclusion in worship services can provide comfort and a sense of solidarity, especially during challenging times.
This poignant story was featured by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square during their annual Christmas concert, with actor Hugh Bonneville narrating the tale of Spafford and his family’s trials. The powerful performance left audiences deeply moved, highlighting the enduring impact of Spafford’s faith and resilience.
https://youtu.be/ReApJymYSiw?si=NBj05KnCyEq_Bf-p&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
More than Just a Hymn“It Is Well with My Soul” is more than just a hymn; it is a story of faith triumphing over tragedy. Horatio Spafford’s legacy, encapsulated in this powerful hymn, continues to inspire and comfort millions around the world. Its inclusion in the LDS hymnbook will undoubtedly enrich worship experiences, offering a poignant reminder of the peace that faith in God can bring, even in the midst of life’s fiercest storms. The touching narrative shared by Hugh Bonneville at the Tabernacle Choir’s Christmas concert underscores the timeless relevance of this hymn’s message.
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Saints who SportNFLZach Wilson just got engaged to his longtime girlfriend
- Zach Wilson is engaged!
- Nicolette Dellanno (22yo)
- Competing for starting QB on the Denver Broncos against Jared Stidham and Bo Nix
NBAUtah Jazz: Why Jazz selected Kyle Filipowski in second round – Deseret News
- At 6-foot-11, Filipowski can dribble, pass, shoot, run either side of a pick-and-roll, he sets great screens, is a good cutter, reads the floor well and can pick-and-pop. He has a great NBA frame and as he fills it out, he has potential to become a strong player at the rim, but he does need to develop a bit to be able to play against stronger players in the post.
- In his second season with the Blue Devils, Filipowski averaged 16.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 34.8% from 3-point range — which was a big increase over his shooting numbers from his freshman season when he hit on just 28.2% of his treys.
The wild Kyle Filipowski ‘girlfriend’ saga, explained as best we can.
- Fiancee is about 7 years older
- Started dating Kyle when he was 16
- Converted to the Church shortly after dating??
MLBBYU student’s calculated defensive analysis helped Texas Rangers win 2023 World Series
- His stats formula contributed to the Rangers World Series win
NCAABYU Basketball
Kemery Martin explains why she chose to transfer to BYU Women’s Basketball
Kemery Martin
- From Alta to Utah State to Cal and now BYU
- Used Transfer Portal to land here
- Feels it’s a good fit for her skills and what the team and Coach Whitings needs now
2025 projected lottery pick Egor Demin reportedly commits to BYU
- Not LDS
- 6’9” Russian. Highly sought after.
- Top 10 prospect for 2025 NBA Draft
- Coach Young wants to build an NBA pipeline at BYU
- Previously played for Real Madrid (basketball
Latter-day Saint runner named as finalist for national award
- Competes in 400m and 800m
- Broke her neck in a car accident, told she couldn’t run again. So she did run.
- Competed for spots in the Olympics but fell short last week.
OlympicsPair of Utahns, BYU teammates are Olympics bound
- Conner Mantz and Clayton Young
- Utah natives, former BYU champs
- Mantz competed in 2021 and placed 5th in 5000m and 8th in 10000m
- Both competing in marathon on 8/10 in Paris
French Polynesian Latter-day Saint Athlete Honoured to Carry Olympic Torch
- 16yo from Tahiti
- Won Bronze in the 23 Pacific Games
- The church allowed the use of a chapel for hosting officials
- French Polynesia will host the Surfing competition for the Olympics this year
FUN FACT
Carl Diem and Joseph Goebbels came up with the torch relay for the olympics in 1936. Goebbels was the Minister of Propaganda for the Nazi party
U.S. Olympic track and field trials: Former Utah State star Chari Hawkins qualifies for Olympics; Whittni Morgan comes up short – Deseret News
- From Rexburg and Utah State
- Not likely a member of the church today
- Proponent of mental health after suffering many anxiety issues herself.
- Competing in Heptathlon (7 events: 100m hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200m, long jump, javelin, 800m)
Looking for 2024 Latter-day Saint Olympians and Paralympians – Church News (thechurchnews.com)
- From the United States, there are six Latter-day Saint athletes so far who are planning trips to Paris: marathoners Conner Mantz and Clayton Young; steeplechasers Kenneth Rooks, James Corrigan and Courtney Wayment; and Jimmer Fredette in 3-by-3 basketball.
- During the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, 15 athletes from eight countries with ties to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints competed in the Olympics with five winning medals.
- In the Paralympic Games, 12 athletes from seven countries competed and three athletes won medals.
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- Temple Dedications
- Cobán Guatemala Temple
- June 9th by Dale Renlund
- Really trying hard with Q’eqchi’
- Touting a fulfillment of prophecy
- Dedicatory Prayer
- 4 Stakes, 4 districts Temple district (including Belize)
- June 9th by Dale Renlund
- Salta Argentina Temple
- June 16th, presided by Todd Christofferson
- Dedicatory Prayer
- 8 Stakes, 5 districts temple district (Including southern Bolivia)
- Layton Utah Temple
- June 16th, presided by David Bednar
- Dedicatory Prayer
- Last gold Moroni
- Cobán Guatemala Temple
- Temple Dedication announced
- Deseret Peak Utah Temple
- Temple Groundbreakings
- Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple
- Amazing podium
- Ribeirão Preto Brazil Temple
- Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple
- Temple Groundbreaking announced
- Londrina Brazil Temple
- Santiago West Chile Temple
- August 17th by Allan R Walker
- Rendering Released
- Spanish Colonial Design – Similar to Cali and San Luis Potosí.
- 4th Temple in Chile, 2nd in the city of Santiago.
- Temple Site Announcement
- Brussels Belgium Temple
- Springfield Missouri Temple
- Temple Rendering Released
- Wellington New Zealand Temple
- Temple Construction Updates
- Salt Lake Temple
- Underneath Cables
- Lego Model at BYU
- Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple
- New Road
- Stockholm Sweden Temple
- Construction of new structure underway after demolition
- Wichita Kansas Temple
- Construction activity underway, no groundbreaking announced
- Orlando Florida Temple
- Closing July 1st for renovation
- Bonus: Paris Tabernacle closing for renovation after July 4
- Nauvoo Illinois Temple
- Construction begins on New visitors center
- Salt Lake Temple
- New Missionary Training Center
- Located in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- In proximity of the temple in Kinshasa, first in the Africa Central Area
- Unofficial MTC has been operating for a few years
- Missionary training instruction in French
- 7 missions in the DRC, 16 primarily French African missions
- Will help reduce needs for visas
- 11th MTC worldwide
- Up from 9 in 2023, down from 17 in 2009.
- Located in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Mormon History Association
- Held in Kirtland Ohio
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Hymn Overview – #1005 His Eye Is on the Sparrow
Listen to the Hymn
Tabernacle Choir Version
“Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.”
Matthew 10:29-31
- Key Lines: “I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free, for His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.”
- Historical Context: Composed in 1905 by Charles H. Gabriel and Civilla D. Martin. The hymn draws its inspiration from Matthew 10:29-31, emphasizing God’s omnipresence and care for all creatures, providing assurance to believers of His constant vigilance.
- Early in the spring of 1905, Dr. Martin and her husband were staying in Elmira, New York. During their stay, they developed a deep friendship with a couple named Mr. and Mrs. Doolittle, who were true saints of God. Mrs. Doolittle had been bedridden for nearly twenty years, and her husband, an incurable cripple, had to use a wheelchair to get to and from his business. Despite their afflictions, the Doolittles led joyful Christian lives, providing inspiration and comfort to all who knew them. One day, while visiting the Doolittles, Dr. Martin’s husband remarked on their bright hopefulness and asked them the secret to it. Mrs. Doolittle’s reply was simple: “His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.” The beauty of this simple expression of boundless faith deeply moved Dr. Martin and her husband. The hymn “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” was the result of that experience.
Cultural and Religious Significance
- Commonality Outside LDS Culture: This hymn is well-known in many Christian denominations and is particularly popular in African American gospel music traditions. Numerous artists have performed it, and it has been featured in various films and television shows, showcasing its widespread appeal.
- Theme and Doctrine: The central theme is trust in God’s care and providence. It teaches the doctrine of God’s omnipresence and His attentive care for all His creations, aligning with the biblical reassurance that God is mindful of every living being.
- Hymn Selection Criteria:
- Increase faith in and worship of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ: Emphasize trust in divine care.
- Teach core doctrine with power and clarity: Clear message about God’s vigilance and care.
- Invite joyful singing at home and at church: Uplifting and reassuring melody and lyrics.
- Comfort the weary and inspire people to endure in faith: Provides comfort through its message of divine care.
- Unify Latter-day Saints and others throughout the world: Its popularity across various Christian denominations fosters unity.
Inclusion Rationale
- If newly included, its universal message of divine care and its popularity outside the LDS tradition make it a strong candidate for inclusion.
- If it was previously included and then removed, its reintroduction could be due to renewed appreciation of its comforting message and widespread appeal.
Impact and Reception
- Initial Reactions: Positive feedback from the LDS community is anticipated due to the hymn’s comforting message and its familiarity to many members through various Christian and gospel music contexts.
- Impact on Worship Services and Personal Study: Likely to enhance worship experiences by providing a familiar and comforting hymn that encourages trust in God’s care.
Additional Notes
- Interesting Facts: The hymn has been widely recorded by artists such as Mahalia Jackson, Ethel Waters, and Whitney Houston, among others. Its inclusion in popular culture underscores its impact and the powerful message it conveys.
- Personal Stories: Many individuals have shared testimonies of finding comfort in this hymn during times of personal struggle, reinforcing its message of divine reassurance.
Multimedia Elements
- Links to Performances: Available through LDS Gospel Library and other platforms.
- Visuals: Images of sparrows and scenes reflecting God’s care and presence.
Original Lyrics
When peace like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to know[b]
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Refrain
It is well, (it is well),
With my soul, (with my soul)
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to His cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life,
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.
But Lord, ’tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait,
The sky, not the grave, is our goal;
Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord!
Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul.
And Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
A song in the night, oh my soul![c]
By providing both historical context and exploring its cultural and religious significance, this overview offers a comprehensive understanding of “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” within the framework for the ‘Hear Hymn’ segment.
Discovering “His Eye Is on the Sparrow”As we explore the hymns featured in the new LDS hymnbook, “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” (#1005) emerges as a hymn of deep comfort and faith. Its soothing melody and reassuring lyrics invite us to trust in God’s constant care, a message that resonates universally across various Christian traditions.
A Glimpse into the Hymn’s HistoryComposed in 1905 by Charles H. Gabriel and Civilla D. Martin, “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” draws its inspiration from Matthew 10:29-31. The hymn’s creation was inspired by a profound experience in Elmira, New York, where Dr. Martin and her husband were staying early in the spring of 1905. During their stay, they befriended Mr. and Mrs. Doolittle, a couple whose unwavering faith and joy despite severe physical ailments left a lasting impression. When asked about the secret to their hopeful outlook, Mrs. Doolittle simply replied, “His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.” This simple yet powerful expression of faith moved Dr. Martin deeply, leading to the creation of this beloved hymn.
Beyond LDS Culture: A Universal Hymn“His Eye Is on the Sparrow” is particularly popular in African American gospel music traditions and has been performed by numerous artists, including Mahalia Jackson, Ethel Waters, and Whitney Houston. Its inclusion in various films and television shows further underscores its widespread appeal and cultural significance. One of my favorites is the version from the movie Sister Act 2, performed by Tanya Blount and Lauryn Hill.
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The central theme of the hymn is trust in God’s care and providence. It beautifully teaches the doctrine of God’s omnipresence and attentive care for all His creations, aligning perfectly with the biblical reassurance that God is mindful of every living being.
Why This Hymn? The Church’s Criteria for Hymn SelectionThe Church’s hymn selection process emphasizes pieces that foster worship, teach core doctrines, and inspire joy and unity. “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” excels in all these areas:
- Increase Faith and Worship:The hymn emphasizes trust in divine care, fostering faith and worship.
- Teach Core Doctrine with Power and Clarity:Its clear message about God’s vigilance and care resonates deeply.
- Invite Joyful Singing:The uplifting and reassuring melody and lyrics make it ideal for joyful singing at home and in church.
- Comfort the Weary and Inspire Endurance:The hymn’s comforting message provides solace and encouragement.
- Unify Believers:Its popularity across various Christian denominations fosters a sense of unity.
Welcoming a Timeless HymnThe inclusion of “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” in the LDS hymnbook brings a hymn with a universal message of divine care and trust. Its familiarity and comforting lyrics make it a strong candidate for inclusion, appealing to a broad audience both within and outside the LDS tradition.
The Hymn’s Impact on WorshipThe addition of “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” is anticipated to be warmly received, especially given its comforting message and widespread recognition. Its presence in worship services and personal study is likely to enhance the spiritual experience by encouraging trust in God’s care and providing solace during times of personal struggle.
Interesting TidbitsThe hymn has been widely recorded by a range of artists, including Mahalia Jackson, Ethel Waters, and Whitney Houston. Its inclusion in popular culture highlights the powerful message it conveys. Many individuals have shared personal testimonies of finding comfort in this hymn during challenging times, reinforcing its message of divine reassurance.
Experience the HymnFor those eager to experience “His Eye Is on the Sparrow,” you can find renditions in the LDS Gospel Library or enjoy a beautiful YouTube performance. Visuals associated with the hymn’s theme often include images of sparrows and scenes reflecting God’s care and presence, further enriching the experience.
In summary, “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” is a hymn of comfort and faith, beloved across various Christian traditions. Its message of God’s omnipresence and attentive care makes it a powerful addition to the LDS hymnbook. As we sing this hymn, we join a global chorus of believers who trust in the divine care that watches over every sparrow, and by extension, each one of us.
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Dr. Matt Harris is a specialist in US history with a particular focus in religion and the law, church and state, American religious history, civil rights, and Mormon Studies. He received a BA and MA in history from Brigham Young University and an MPhil and PhD, also in history, from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University.
He is the author of numerous books and articles, including The Mormon Church and Blacks: A Documentary History (Univ. of Illinois Press, 2015), Thunder on the Right: Ezra Taft Benson in Mormonism and Politics (Univ. of Illinois Press, 2019), “Watchman on the Tower”: Ezra Taft Benson and the Making of the Mormon Right (Univ. of Utah Press, 2019) and (with Newell G. Bringhurst) The Mormon Church and its Gospel Topics Essays: The Scholarly Community Responds (Univ. of Utah Press, 2019). He is currently at work on three book-length manuscripts: “The Long Awaited Day”: Blacks, Mormons, and the Lifting of the Priesthood and Temple Ban, 1945-2018; J. Reuben Clark and the Making of Modern Mormonism (Univ. of Illinois Press); and Hugh B. Brown: Mormonism’s Progressive Apostle (Signature Books). His article “Mormonism’s Problematic Racial Past and the Evolution of the Divine-Curse Doctrine,” published in The John Whitmer Historical Society Journal, won the Vera Jean and J. Talmage Jones Award from the Mormon History Association in 2014. His work has been featured on CSPAN and various social media outlets.
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identities, obstacles, and experiences of minorities as they navigate social institutions, and has
published work in the areas of religion, education, criminal justice, and mental health. She
currently lives in Nashville with her husband and daughter.
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Mormon studies. Author or coauthor of nearly 200 publications in economics, he has
more than a dozen publications in Mormon and biblical studies; he currently serves as an
Editorial Advisory Board member of the Mormon Studies Review. His 2016 book, The
Trek East: Mormonism Meets Japan, 1901–1968, received the 2017 Best International
Book Award from the Mormon History Association. Since 2020, he has been dividing his
time between Ashburn, Va., a suburb of Washington, D.C. where he held his last full-time
job, and Fukuoka, Japan, to look after his 96-year-old mother.
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- Temple Dedications
- Puebla Mexico Temple – #191,
- Presided by Gerritt Gong on May 19th
- 20 stakes and 3 districts assigned to the temple district.
- First of 8 temples that will split up the Mexico City Temple district
- 14th of 25 in Mexico
- Dedicatory Prayer
- Reminiscences of temple trips to Mesa Arizona.
- Taylorsville Utah Temple – #192
- Presided by Gerritt Gong on June 2nd
- 38 Stakes assigned to the temple district.
- Leaves Jordan River with only 30 Stakes
- 20th of 30 in Utah, 5th in Salt Lake Valley
- Dedicatory Prayer
- Baptistery Modesty glass
- Puebla Mexico Temple – #191,
- Temple Groundbreaking
- Cleveland Ohio Temple
- June 1st, presided by Vai Sikahema
- Foundation excavation is already underway
- Remarks about Kirtland
- Teton River Idaho Temple
- June 1st, presided by Ricardo Giménez
- Remarks about the harsh winter that pioneers and residents endure
- Teton Flood engulfed the temple site: “I wonder … if perhaps that flood cleansed this location for a future temple”
- Smallest city to have two temples (40K pop.), 9th in Idaho
- Cleveland Ohio Temple
- Temple dedication Announced
- San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple
- Dedication: October 13, 2024, presided by Dale Renlund
- Open House: September 12th to 28th.
- Same day as Casper Wyoming temple – #198 & 199
- Tentatively pushes Salvador Brazil to #200 on Oct. 20th
- San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple
- Temple Groundbreaking Announced
- Ribeirão Preto Brazil Temple
- June 22nd, presided by Joni L Koch
- Ribeirão Preto Brazil Temple
- Temple Renderings Released
- Maceió Brazil Temple
- NOT a single-story temple of 19,000 square feet as previously announced
- Two story temple of around 25,000 square feet (similar to Teresina).
- Located next to Statue of Liberty replica
- Huehuetenango Guatemala Temple
- Gleaming white Spanish colonial style
- single-story temple 10,787 square feet
- Maceió Brazil Temple
- Temple Approvals
- Lone Mountain Nevada Temple
- After a Six hour, standing room only meeting, Las Vegas planning commission approves temple. Will advance city council
- Hundreds of Church members showed up in Blue shirts, handed a petition with 10k signatures. Opponents gathered 5k signatures.
- McKinney Texas Temple
- The Planning and Zoning Committee votes to recommends city deny permit. City Council will make Final decision.
- 87% of comments were opposition. Green “Fairview United” T-shirts
- Church representatives and members emphasized religious symbolism and the spire that points to heaven. Insisted it is protected by federal legislation.
- At least one church member commented that steeple height is not part of religious doctrine.
- The Mayor of McKinney wrote a letter to Farivew to voice support for the temple.
- June 4th meeting: church asked for an extension to leave the comment period open for a few months.
- City will delay the vote to August and allow the church to return with a proposal more reasonable in size.
- Bakersfield California Temple
- Efforts on hold.
- Lone Mountain Nevada Temple
- Construction Updates
- Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple
- Refurbished Angel Moroni placed on top of the temple on May 14th
- Provo Utah Temple
- Gone!
- Salt Lake Temple
- Confirmation that the large Christus statue will be placed in the West Pavilion on the south side of the temple.
- Replicas of ordinance spaces will be in the lower level.
- Additional statues will be placed on the grounds in the coming months
- Church News Podcast
- Working towards a specific date in 2026
- Ephraim Utah Temple
- Cupula placed on top of the temple
- San Diego California Temple
- Exterior refurbishments finished
- Temple has been closed for 10 months
- Singapore Temple
- Jurong Ward has moved out of the building in preparation for construction
- General contractor selected but no groundbreaking announced
- Anchorage Alaska Temple
- Foundation work on the new temple next to the existing one.
- No groundbreaking necessary
- Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple
- Apostle Visits
- Elder Christofferson visits Angola, Mozambique, and Madagascar, where temples have been announced.
- Elder Cook visits Kiribati.
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Listen to the song
Clair Crosby Version
“For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent; But if they would not repent they must suffer even as I; Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink—Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.”
Doctrine and Covenants 19:16–19
Composer: Melanie F. Hoffman
Year of Composition: 2007
Notable Performances: Clair Ryann Crosby’s rendition at 3 years old, featured on her family’s YouTube channel, The Crosbys, which has garnered around 19 million views. The video can be found here.
Key Line:“Jesus climbed the hill to the garden still, His steps were heavy and slow.”
Historical ContextMelanie F. Hoffman composed “Gethsemane” in 2007. She and her husband Roger have dedicated over 35 years to writing sacred music, feeling that their compositions are often divinely inspired. The couple is also known for “Consider the Lilies” and their involvement in the “Scripture Scouts” project.
Melanie Hoffman described the creation of “Gethsemane” as a spontaneous and rapid process, emphasizing its importance in teaching children about Jesus Christ’s life and Atonement.
Cultural and Religious SignificanceCommonality Outside LDS Culture: While “Gethsemane” is deeply rooted in LDS culture, its theme of Christ’s atonement makes it universally relatable to Christians worldwide. However, its widespread recognition outside LDS circles is limited.
Central Theme and Doctrine:
- Theme: The hymn focuses on the solemnity and significance of Christ’s atonement in the Garden of Gethsemane.
- Doctrine Taught: The Atonement of Jesus Christ, a central tenet of LDS belief, highlighting His suffering and sacrifice.
Fulfillment of Church’s Criteria for Hymn Selection:
- Increase faith in and worship of Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ: The hymn directly addresses Christ’s suffering and sacrifice, enhancing worship and reflection on His atonement.
- Teach core doctrine with power and clarity: It clearly teaches the doctrine of the Atonement, making it accessible to children and adults alike.
- Invite joyful singing at home and at church: The melody and message encourage personal and communal singing, particularly during Easter.
- Comfort the weary and inspire people to endure in faith: By focusing on Christ’s sacrifice, it offers comfort and motivation to those facing challenges.
- Unify Latter-day Saints and others throughout the world: Its message of Christ’s universal atonement can unify believers in their shared faith.
Inclusion RationaleSpeculative Inclusion Reason:
- Why It Might Be Included Now: Given its profound message and popularity, especially among children, “Gethsemane” could be included to enhance the hymnbook’s focus on core doctrines like the Atonement and to provide a hymn that resonates deeply during Easter and other times of reflection on Christ’s sacrifice.
Impact and ReceptionInitial Reactions:The hymn has been positively received within the LDS community, particularly highlighted by the viral video featuring Clair Ryann Crosby. This performance has significantly amplified the hymn’s reach and impact, making it a beloved piece, especially among families and children.
Potential Impact on Worship:Its inclusion in worship services can deepen the congregation’s reflection on the Atonement, particularly during the Easter season. It also provides an accessible way for children to understand and appreciate this fundamental doctrine.
Additional NotesInteresting Facts:
- The Hoffmans often feel their music is divinely inspired, a sentiment that resonates with many of their listeners.
- The hymn “Gethsemane” was composed spontaneously and quickly, a process Melanie Hoffman describes as almost effortless, underscoring its spiritual significance.
Multimedia Elements:
- Video: Clair Ryann Crosby’s performance on The Crosbys’ YouTube channel has approximately 19 million views, showcasing the hymn’s emotional and spiritual impact.
This comprehensive look at “Gethsemane” provides insight into its background, significance, and reception, making it a valuable addition to the LDS hymnbook.
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Listen to the Hymn
“And behold, there shall a new star arise, such an one as ye never have beheld; and this also shall be a sign unto you. And behold this is not all, there shall be many signs and wonders in heaven. And it shall come to pass that ye shall all be amazed, and wonder, insomuch that ye shall fall to the earth.”
Helaman 14:5–7
Composer: Lorin Farrar Wheelwright
Year of Composition: 1959
Key Lines: “The heavens with light o’erflowing A story of love will tell. A new star will shine in glory When Jesus comes on earth to dwell.”
Historical Context:
- Composer’s Background: Lorin Farrar Wheelwright, born on December 20, 1909, was a distinguished musician, educator, and publisher. He studied at the McCune School and the University of Utah, earning advanced degrees from the University of Chicago and Columbia University. His contributions to LDS music are substantial, including founding Pioneer Music Press. He served on the Sunday School general board and as an associate editor for The Instructor magazine. He passed away on November 4, 1987.
- Lorin Farrar Wheelwright wrote several hymns and songs for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including:
- “O Love That Glorifies the Son” (#295)
- “Help Me Teach With Inspiration” (#281)
- “Oh, May My Soul Commune with Thee” (#123)
- “Come, All Ye Saints and Sing His Praise” (included in previous Church hymnals)
- “Mother, I Love You” (included in the Primary Children’s Songbook)
Cultural and Religious SignificanceCommonality Outside LDS Culture:
“Starbright” is primarily known within the LDS community and is not commonly found outside this culture.
Central Theme and Doctrine:
The hymn focuses on the anticipation of the signs of Christ’s birth from the perspective of Book of Mormon believers, teaching faith in prophetic signs and the joy of Christ’s coming.
Hymn Selection Criteria:
- Increase faith in and worship of Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ: The hymn reflects the faith of believers awaiting Christ’s birth, reinforcing the importance of prophetic fulfillment and divine guidance.
- Teach core doctrine with power and clarity: It emphasizes the doctrine of Christ’s birth and the signs that heralded this event as recorded in the Book of Mormon.
- Invite joyful singing at home and at church: Its simple, evocative melody and hopeful lyrics make it suitable for children’s singing both in worship services and at home.
- Comfort the weary and inspire people to endure in faith: The hymn provides comfort by recounting the fulfillment of divine promises, encouraging endurance and faith.
- Unify Latter-day Saints and others throughout the world: By focusing on a unique Book of Mormon narrative, it strengthens a shared identity and belief among LDS members.
Inclusion RationaleWhy It’s Now Included:
- Unique Focus: “Starbrite” enriches the hymnbook by introducing a perspective from the Book of Mormon, offering a fresh narrative not extensively covered by other hymns.
- Cultural Enrichment: It adds to the diversity of hymn narratives, particularly those aimed at children, enhancing the teaching of Book of Mormon stories through music.
Impact and ReceptionInitial Reactions:
The inclusion of “Starbrite” is likely to be well-received due to its child-friendly focus and the emotional connection it fosters with the Book of Mormon stories.
Potential Impact:
- Worship Services: The hymn can be used in Primary programs and Christmas celebrations, providing a joyful and anticipatory atmosphere.
- Personal Study: Families and individuals may find it a valuable addition to their musical repertoire, particularly for teaching children about the Book of Mormon.
Additional NotesInteresting Facts:
- Composer’s Influence: Lorin F. Wheelwright’s multifaceted contributions to music, education, and publishing within the LDS community highlight his importance as a cultural figure.
- Historical Accuracy: All information provided is verified through historical records and publications related to Wheelwright’s life and works.
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The new batch of hymns for the LDS church in “Hymns for Home and Church” offers a rich blend of traditional favorites, newly composed pieces, and beloved classics, enhancing the spiritual and worship experience. Here are the highlights of the selected hymns
- Come Thou Fountain of Every Blessing – A cherished Christian hymn from 1758, greatly requested for its return. It has been popular among Latter-Day Saints but was omitted from the 1985 hymn book, sparking a renaissance over the last two decades. It’s celebrated for its classic appeal and deep spiritual resonance.
- When the Savior Comes Again – Newly composed by Lane Johnson, who teaches choral composition at BYU. This hymn is noted for its beautiful melody and is expected to become a favorite due to its uplifting message about the Second Coming.
- It Is Well with My Soul – Authored by Horatio Spafford in 1876 amidst personal catastrophe, including financial ruin and the tragic loss of his daughters at sea. This hymn is a powerful testament to maintaining faith in God despite overwhelming adversity.
- I Will Walk with Jesus – A 2019 children’s song by Steven P. Shank that quickly gained popularity in primary programs and sacrament meetings. It is designed to inspire young listeners to follow Christ’s teachings and walk his path.
- His Eye Is on the Sparrow – Composed in 1905 by Charles H. Gabriel and Civilla D. Martin, this hymn draws from Matthew 10 to emphasize God’s omnipresence and care for all creatures, assuring believers of His constant vigilance.
- Think a Sacred Song – A playful and reverent children’s hymn from 2013 by Marlene Summers Merkling, encouraging young singers to express their faith through joyful singing.
- As Bread Is Broken – Introduced in 2018 by Steven A. Reynolds, this new composition for sacrament meetings focuses on themes of spiritual sustenance and communion with Christ.
- Bread of Life, Living Water – Annette W. Dickman’s 2011 composition integrates deep Latter-Day Saints theological elements, such as the atonement, with sacramental worship, enhancing the spiritual experience during the sacrament.
- Gethsemane – Popularized by a viral video, Melanie F. Hoffman’s 2007 composition captures the solemnity and significance of Christ’s atonement in Gethsemane, making it particularly poignant during Easter celebrations.
- Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise – A traditional hymn by Charles Wesley from 1739, celebrated for its joyous “Alleluia” chorus, which powerfully commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- He Is Born, the Divine Christ Child – This traditional French carol has been part of the Christian Christmas repertoire since 1812, celebrating the birth of Christ with a lively and joyful melody.
- What Child Is This – A profound Christmas hymn set to the melody of “Greensleeves.” Written in 1867, it combines a historical English tune with a text that captures the awe and wonder of the nativity scene.
- Starbrite – Composed by Lauren F. Wheelwright in 1959, this children’s song from the perspective of the Book of Mormon believers waiting for the signs of Christ’s birth enriches the Latter-Day Saints hymnal with its unique focus on Book of Mormon narratives.
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Saints who Sport
NFL
Draft – 2024
- Sione Vakie, RB
- From Antioch, CA
- University of Utah
- Detroit Lions traded up to get him in 4th round
- Served in Tonga during Covid
- Devaughn Vele, WR
- From San Diego
- University of Utah
- Drafted by Broncos in 7th round
- Served mission in Samoa
- Undrafted
- Noah Atagi, Weber State
- Chicago Bears
- Clark Barrington, BYU and Baylor
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Dallin Holker, BYU and CSU
- New Orleans Saints
- Ryan Rehkow, BYU
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Isaac Rex, BYU
- Detroit Lions
- Max Tooley, BYU
- Houston Texans
- Kedon Slovis, BYU
- Indianapolis Colts
- Aidan Robbins, BYU
- Cleveland Browns
- Noah Atagi, Weber State
NHL
- Only known Member in NHL
- Edmonton Oilers
- Married his wife as a nonmember
- Played in Europe, Hurricanes, Flames, Oilers
Serving mission
- Rachel Jepsen
- Plays Volleyball for University of Pittsburgh
- Got to Final Four last season
- Serving a mission in Paris
- Jake Clifton
- Kansas State linebacker, Junior
- 36 tackle across 19 games
Olympics
Paris, France
26 July 2024 to 11 August 2024
- Courtney Wament
- 3000m Steeplechase
- Track race (~7.5 laps), jumping 28 hurdles and 7 water pits
- BYU grad
- Won NCAA champs in 2022
- Broke school record
- 5th best in US
- Broke school record
- Won NCAA champs in 2022
- Qualifications in Oregon on June 27
- Missed quals last time due to poor finish
- “I would say the thing that’s on my mind as it comes up is faith over fear. That was my motto, ‘Faith over fear,’ going into that race…whether I make a team or I don’t, having faith in the process and having fun with the journey of it.”
- 3000m Steeplechase
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Title and Number: “Amazing Grace,” Number to be assigned in the upcoming LDS hymnbook.
First Line or Chorus: “Amazing grace! How sweet the sound / That saved a wretch like me!”
Historical Context:“Amazing Grace,” one of the most recognized hymns globally, was penned by John Newton in 1772. Newton, a former slave trader who became an Anglican clergyman, wrote the hymn as a testimony to his own transformation and the redeeming power of God’s grace. The hymn reflects Newton’s deep repentance and gratitude for salvation, with lyrics capturing the essence of his journey from sin to redemption.
Purpose and Message:The hymn’s purpose is to highlight the transformative power of grace and forgiveness. It speaks to the theme of personal redemption, offering hope and solace to those who feel lost or burdened by guilt. The melody associated with “Amazing Grace,” often set to “New Britain,” evokes a sense of peace and reassurance.
Controversies and Criticisms:* Criticism of “Amazing Grace” in relation to John Newton’s life mainly revolves around his history as a slave trader before his conversion. Despite Newton’s eventual remorse and active role in the abolitionist movement, some critics highlight the paradox of a hymn on grace and redemption being authored by someone who was once complicit in such a dehumanizing trade. Critics argue that the legacy of his involvement in the transatlantic slave trade casts a shadow on the hymn, suggesting that it reflects a sense of guilt rather than genuine transformation.
However, defenders emphasize Newton’s later work, such as his collaboration with William Wilberforce to end the British slave trade, as evidence of his true repentance and reform. They argue that “Amazing Grace” serves as a testament to the power of God’s grace to transform even the most sinful lives, and that Newton’s life exemplifies the hymn’s message of redemption and change.
- Christian Community: The hymn’s vivid portrayal of human sinfulness, expressed in phrases like “saved a wretch like me,” has sparked some debate. Some critics argue that this language is too harsh, while others believe it accurately conveys the depth of repentance.
- LDS Community: Although widely accepted and loved within the Christian world, “Amazing Grace” hasn’t historically been included in LDS hymnbooks. This absence has been a topic of discussion, with some suggesting that its exclusion might be due to doctrinal nuances or differing interpretations of grace. However, its anticipated inclusion in the upcoming LDS hymnbook and its performance in the recent LDS General Conference signify a shift in its reception within the LDS Church.
- Previous Hymnbook Inclusions: “Amazing Grace” has not been included in previous LDS hymnbooks.
- Inclusion in Emma Smith’s Original Hymnbook: It was not included in the original hymnbook compiled by Emma Smith.
- Origin: Written by John Newton, a former slave trader turned abolitionist, in 1772. The melody most commonly associated with it, “New Britain,” was likely derived from an American folk tune.
Cultural and Religious Significance:* Commonality Outside LDS Culture: Extremely popular in Christian communities worldwide, “Amazing Grace” is sung across various denominations and has been covered by numerous artists in both sacred and secular contexts. * Central Theme and Doctrine: The hymn emphasizes redemption and God’s grace, portraying the transformative power of divine forgiveness and mercy. * Hymn Selection Criteria: + Increase Faith in Jesus Christ: Directly emphasizes the grace of Christ that redeems individuals. + Teach Core Doctrine: Highlights the theme of redemption and the availability of God’s grace to all. + Invite Joyful Singing: Its melody is uplifting, and the lyrics resonate deeply with people. + Comfort and Inspire: Offers hope and assurance to those who feel lost or burdened. + Unify the Saints: Well-known across Christian denominations, fostering a sense of unity.
Inclusion Rationale* Speculated Inclusion Reasons: Despite not being in previous editions, “Amazing Grace” has a global reputation for emphasizing themes of forgiveness and redemption, aligning well with LDS teachings.
Impact and Reception* Initial Reactions: Its anticipated inclusion has sparked positive reactions, as evidenced by its historic performance at the recent LDS General Conference, marking its debut in this setting.
Musical SettingThe tune most commonly associated with “Amazing Grace” is known as “New Britain.” Its origins, like many hymn tunes, are somewhat obscure and interwoven with the folk music traditions of early America.
Origin and Evolution:
- Early Variations: The melody of “New Britain” first appeared in print in the early 19th century. It is believed to have originated from the British Isles, likely Scotland or England, and was brought to America where it was adapted and evolved through oral tradition.
- Appalachian Influence: The melody gained popularity in the Appalachian region of the United States, where it was preserved and shaped within the musical traditions of the area. This region’s rich musical heritage, characterized by a blend of European and African musical elements, played a significant role in shaping the version of the tune known today.
- First Association with “Amazing Grace”: The tune was first paired with John Newton’s text in William Walker’s shape-note tune book, “Southern Harmony,” published in 1835. This pairing was serendipitous but proved to be remarkably enduring. The format of the shape-note singing, which was designed to facilitate communal singing and teaching, helped spread “New Britain” widely across the United States.
Characteristics of the Tune:
- Musical Structure: “New Britain” is composed in a simple and repetitive structure, making it easy to learn and sing. Its pentatonic scale contributes to its hauntingly beautiful and evocative quality, which complements the profound themes of redemption and forgiveness in Newton’s lyrics.
- Emotional Impact: The tune’s ability to evoke deep emotional responses has made “Amazing Grace” a popular choice not only in religious settings but also in secular and ceremonial contexts, such as memorials and public gatherings.
The enduring popularity of “New Britain” with Newton’s text has allowed “Amazing Grace” to become a symbol of solace and spiritual healing, transcending its origins to become one of the most iconic hymns in American musical and cultural history.
Additional Notes* Interesting Facts: John Newton’s life, which inspired the hymn, reflects a profound transformation from his former life to becoming an abolitionist.
Multimedia Elements
- Performances: Recordings from the General Conference performance can be found in the LDS Gospel Library.
- Visuals: Images of John Newton, historical representations of the hymn’s evolution, and its various adaptations across cultures can provide context.
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Roy A. Clouser is Emeritus Prof of Philosophy and Religion at The College of New Jersey. His BA in philosophy was from Gordon College (summa cum laude), and his BD in theology (summa cum laude) was from the Reformed Episcopal Seminary. He began graduate school at Harvard in the History and Philosophy of Religion, where most of his work was with Paul Tillich. After only one year, his advisor warned him that the future of the program was in doubt and recommended that he transfer to the University of Pennsylvania. His MA and PhD in philosophy are both from Penn. On the way to the PhD he had over fifteen dissertation conferences with Herman Dooyeweerd of the Free University of Amsterdam, on whose work he did the first PhD dissertation in the US.
Throughout his 35 years at The College of New Jersey Clouser’s courses were always given an A rating, both by his students and every peer review. According to every evaluation, it was obvious that he loved to teach and that his students loved his teaching. In 1997 his course on Science and Religion won a Templeton Course Award. He also won an award for being one of The College of New Jersey’s six most outstanding faculty members.
He is the author of two books in the philosophy of religion. The first book, The Myth of Religious Neutrality, was nominated by Notre Dame Press for the American Academy of Religion Book Award and the Grawemeyer Award in Religion. It is still in print. The second book was a popular work titled Knowing with the Heart, which is also still available. In addition to the books, Clouser has published twenty-seven refereed journal articles or book chapters.
Once he had finished seminary, Clouser supported himself and his schooling by serving two congregations. While at Gordon and Harvard, he served as Minister-in-Charge of the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Central Square, Cambridge. While at Penn, he served as Asst. Pastor of St. Andrews Methodist Church of Cherry Hill, NJ.
Clouser’s interest in religion began at an early age, when he began questioning his parents, church officials, guest speakers at his church, and anyone else who seemed interested, as to how we can know that scripture comes from God. It was the desire to answer that question that impelled him to seminary and to write his PhD dissertation in the philosophy of religion.
The ultimate outcome of that search is his new book: Can We KNOW God Is Real?
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- Temple Dedications
- Urdaneta Philippines Temple – #190
- Dedicated April 28, 2024 by Dallin Oaks
- Dedicatory Prayer
- 3rd Temple in Philippines – 13.5 years from announcement
- Church News Podcast & Article about their 2 years living in the Philippines
- All 3 first presidency have dedicated a temple this year.
- Dedicated April 28, 2024 by Dallin Oaks
- Urdaneta Philippines Temple – #190
- Temple Open House Beings
- Salta Argentina Temple
- Media day on April 29th
- Open house through May 18th
- Interior Photos
- Cardon cactus flower and the guarda pampa pattern
- Salta Argentina Temple
- Temple Dedication Announced
- Salvador Brazil – tentatively #199
- October 20th by Neil Andersen
- Open House: Aug 22 to Sept 7th
- Salvador Brazil – tentatively #199
- Temple Groundbreakings Announced
- Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple
- June 8th by Jorge F Zeballos
- Rendering officially released
- Red terracotta roof tiles
- Austin Texas Temple
- August 17th by Micheal ‘A’ Dunn
- Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple
- Temple Rendering Released
- Lethbridge Alberta Temple
- Similar to Burley and Mckinney, slightly taller with curved spire.
- Local Coverage
- Lethbridge Alberta Temple
- Temple Sites Revealed
- Des Moines Iowa Temple
- 19.5 Acre Site on 62nd Avenue in Johnston, Iowa
- Single story structure, 18,850 sq. ft.
- Cincinnati Ohio Temple
- 35 Acre Site in Mason Ohio
- Single Story structure, 29,630 sq. ft.
- Largest in Ohio!
- Des Moines Iowa Temple
- Construction Updates
- Heber Valley Utah Temple
- Judge allows church to join Wasatch county in the lawsuit
- The Church is allowed to act as a defendant rather than the county.
- Cody Woming Temple
- Modular units relocated from a storage site in town to a site closer to the temple site.
- Court ruling is expected soon!
- City government is implementing stricter rules for height and compliance to the master plan.
- Lone Mountain Nevada Temple
- Lots of Media Attention
- Public Meeting held virtually by the City of Las Vegas before planning and zoning meeting on May 14th. City Council to decide in July.
- Classic concerns: Traffic, Height, Lights.
- Interlocal Agreement – prohibits industrial / commercial uses (but not religious?)
- Church seeking to change undeveloped designation to civic designation
- Stake President: “All aspects of the design are made by the prophet”
- Provo Utah Temple
- Demolition continues!
- Heber Valley Utah Temple
- Temple Open houses recent
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Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Overview* Title: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing * Key Lines: “Come, Thou Fount of every blessing; Tune my heart to sing Thy grace.” * Historical Context: This hymn was not in the original LDS hymnbook compiled by Emma Smith but has been included in various Christian hymnals since its creation. Written by Robert Robinson in 1758, it has a profound historical significance, reflecting a period of revival and spiritual awakening. The melody most commonly associated with it, Nettleton, is named after evangelist Asahel Nettleton, who was influential during the Second Great Awakening.
Cultural and Religious Significance* Commonality Outside LDS Culture: “Come, Thou Fount” is widely beloved in many Christian denominations and has been featured in numerous hymnals across different faiths, evidencing its universal appeal and the shared value of divine grace. * Central Theme and Doctrine: The hymn speaks to the human soul’s yearning for grace and the joy found in divine love and guidance. It underscores themes of redemption, continual spiritual seeking, and the acknowledgment of God’s hand in all things. * Hymn Selection Criteria Fulfillment: This hymn beautifully illustrates several of the church’s hymn selection criteria, particularly in increasing faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, teaching core doctrine with clarity, and inviting joyful singing both in church and at home.
Inclusion Rationale* “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” has a fluctuating history within LDS culture, marked by its presence and absence in official hymnals. Although it was notably absent from the 1985 LDS hymnbook, leading to its perceived “reintroduction” at various times through local congregational music choices and special events, specific details about its official reintroduction into LDS culture, such as inclusion in official church materials or hymnals, would require up-to-date information on recent hymnal revisions or announcements by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. * Despite not being in the 1985 hymnbook, “Come, Thou Fount” remained popular in LDS culture through other means, such as performances by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and inclusion in various LDS music collections. This ongoing popularity reflects a form of cultural reintroduction outside the official hymnal. * Mack Wilberg’s arrangement of “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” has become a beloved rendition by The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, captivating audiences with its unique musical interpretation. + Mack Wilberg is renowned for creating arrangements that provide a fresh perspective on traditional hymns, making them resonate deeply with Choir members and listeners worldwide (Tabernacle Choir). + His work on “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” is particularly celebrated for its emotional depth and for enhancing the hymn’s message of divine grace and guidance. + After not being included in the 1985 edition of the LDS Hymnal, Mack Wilberg’s arrangement reintroduced this hymn to the LDS culture. * The church announced plans for a new hymnbook in 2018, aiming to create a more unified global hymnal. If “Come, Thou Fount” is included in this upcoming hymnbook, that would mark its official reintroduction. However, without current details on the contents of this new hymnbook, it’s challenging to specify an exact date or context for its reintroduction.
Impact and Reception* The hymn has been well-received by LDS members and those of other faiths alike, cherished for its beautiful melody and profound lyrics. Its messages of divine grace and continuous seeking for spiritual guidance have made it a favorite in personal and congregational worship settings.
Additional Notes* Interesting Fact: The line “Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, Prone to leave the God I love” poignantly reflects the human condition and Robinson’s own life, as he experienced various religious convictions over his lifetime. This line resonates with many for its honesty and vulnerability. * There is a touching legend about Robert Robinson, who wrote the hymn “Come Thou Fount”. Though it cannot be verified historically, it tells of a moment in Robinson’s later years that he often recalled. While riding in a stagecoach, he overheard a woman humming his hymn. When he asked her what she thought about it, he became deeply emotional and revealed that he was the hymn’s author. He expressed a yearning for the emotions he once experienced and lamented, “I would give a thousand worlds, if I had them, to enjoy the feelings I had then”.
Multimedia * https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2016-04-1071-come-thou-fount-of-every-blessing?lang=eng&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss * https://youtu.be/UNtr5cADsaA?si=E6KX9H0L2_Hyvi4r&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
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New Hymnbook Speculation:
We only have confirmation of the Hymn “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” as it was announced as being one of the first 12 hymns that will be coming to the Gospel Library in May 2024
Known Hymns:
- Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Speculated Hymns:
- Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Analysis of Hymns that were sung at teh 2024 April General Conference Not Currently in the LDS Hymnbook
- I Know That My Savior Loves MeDescription: A contemporary song often used in Primary, focusing on Jesus Christ’s love.
Ever in the LDS Hymnbook? No.
Author: Tami Jeppson Creamer and Derena Bell.
Probability of Inclusion: High due to its popularity among children and its clear message aligning with LDS teachings.
- Amazing GraceDescription: A widely beloved hymn that celebrates salvation through Jesus Christ.
Ever in the LDS Hymnbook? No.
Author: John Newton, composed in 1779.
Probability of Inclusion: Low, given its theological nuances that differ from LDS doctrine.
- His Eye Is on the SparrowDescription: A hymn about God’s watchful care, often used for comfort.
Ever in the LDS Hymnbook? No.
Author: Civilla D. Martin and Charles H. Gabriel, written in 1905.
Probability of Inclusion: Low, due to its general Christian context and limited use in LDS settings.
- Softly and TenderlyDescription: An inviting hymn used in evangelical contexts.
Ever in the LDS Hymnbook? No.
Author: Will L. Thompson, composed in 1880.
Probability of Inclusion: Low, due to its style and typical evangelical use, which differ from the structured LDS approach to hymns.
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Ken Williams
Ken is the author of several books, including 21 Days to Success through Networking, 21 Days to Success with LinkedIn, Marriage Advice to my Daughter, It’s a Conspiracy, his less-than-helpful grammar book, Irregardless, and Surviving the Boss from Hell. He is especially proud of his short book, The Chocolate Cake Phenomenon, which teaches that chocolate cake is spiritual.Ken currently works coaching motivated new managers who struggle with their relationship with their boss. He is also an elders quorum instructor, which he thinks is the best calling in the Church.Ken is married father of five children (who were conveniently born in alphabetical order: Allison, Brendan, Carissa, Dallton, and Eddison) and a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He met his wife, Marcene, in their BYU freshman ward, and they married only four months after Ken returned from his mission to Lisbon, Portugal.###### Click on a title or cover image to check out his books.
It’s a Conspiracy!: Create your Own Conspiracy Theory for Social Media
Marriage Advice to my Daughter: Everything I’ve Learned Since You Were Born
21 Days to Success Through Networking: The Life and Times of Gnik Rowten
21 Days to Success With LinkedIn: Business Social Networking the Gnik Rowten Way
Surviving the Boss from Hell: Taming Tyrants, Soothing Screamers, and Outsmarting Control Freaks
Irregardless: And Other Grammar Error’s Too Irritate And Annoy
The Chocolate Cake Phenomenon: A More Delicious Way to Minister
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- Temple Dedications
- Red Cliffs Utah Temple – #189 (#17 in Utah)
- Dedicated on March 24th by Henry B Erying
- His Great-grandfather, Henry Eyring settled in the region
- Dedicatory Prayer
- Open house was visited by 200,000 people (population of the county)
- 20 Stakes assigned to the Temple District (east of I-15)
- City with the oldest and newest temple (for 5 weeks)
- St George the 4th city with 2 dedicated temple
- Did Elder Holland Choose the name of the Temple?
- Dedicated on March 24th by Henry B Erying
- Manti Utah Temple Rededication
- Elder Rasband Announced as the presiding authority on April 9th
- Psych: President Nelson rededicates the Temple on April 21st.
- All four grandparents lived in the Sanpete Valley
- New press release about preserving the murals
- 230,000 visitors toured the temple in 3 weeks.
- Sanpete County population is 30,000
- Church News: Lamb of God video
- Dedicatory Prayer
- Red Cliffs Utah Temple – #189 (#17 in Utah)
- Temple Open Houses Begin
- Puebla Mexico Temple
- Media day on March 25th
- Open House ran through April 20th
- Interior Photos
- colonialist baroque aesthetic – blue talavera everywhere (azulejos)
- Taylorsville Utah Temple
- Media day on April 9th
- Open House runs through May 18th
- Utah Jewish Leaders sing Psalm 113 in a sealing room
- Interior Photos
- Pioneer Victorian style – Provo City Center Vibes
- Utah wildflowers — bird’s foot trefoil, “Red Beauty” Bergenia cordifolia and broad-leaved gilia — burgundy, lavender and gold.
- Layton Utah Temple
- Media Day on April 15th
- Queen of the Zulu Nation got a sneak peak tour
- Open House runs through June 1st
- Interior Photos
- Copies of paintings from the Cardston Alberta Temple Baptistry
- Tiffany Studio stained-glass window, circa 1915, purchased from a United Presbyterian Church in Armenia, New York, torn down in 2015
- agricultural heritage of the Layton City, motifs feature seedlings, leafy branches and cherry blossoms
- Coban Guatemala Temple
- Media Day on April 22nd
- Open House runs through May 11th
- Interior Photos
- Spanish Colonial exterior with geometric patterns patterned after local textile patterns
- Name of Temple written in Spanish and Qʼeqchi
- Puebla Mexico Temple
- Temple Dedications Announced (two more to 200)
- Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple
- September 17th by Dieter Uchtdorf
- Open House: Aug 16th to Aug 31st
- Mendoza Argentina Temple
- September 22nd presided by Gary Stevenson
- Open House: Aug 22nd to September 7th
- Local News coverage
- Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple
- Temple Groundbreaking Announced
- Cleveland Ohio Temple
- June 1, 2024 by Vaiangina Sikahema
- Heading to South Africa in August
- Temple Sites Announced
- Tacloban Philippines Temple
- 7 acre site on the edge of town on a bypass road
- Two-story temple, 21,407 square feet
- Kananga Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple
- 1.6 acre site along the main highway going through the city
- one-story temple of approximately 11,000 square feet
- Tampa Florida Temple
- RELOCATED site in Riverview FL.
- Site of a branch of Cooley Law School, which has had financial troubles and is selling off assets.
- Church purchased the 12 acre site on Feb. 29th for $20.5M.
- Previous site was behind a meetinghouse in Valrico FL.
- Odd portico attached to the side of the building
- RELOCATED site in Riverview FL.
- West Jordan Utah Temple
- 16 Acre Site west of Bacchus Highway, south of 7000 South
- Possible Woodside Development
- Multi-story (3) structure, 85,000 square feet
- Lehi Utah Temple
- 22 acre site on Traverse Mountain
- North of Viewpoint Middle School around DR Horton Development
- Multi-story (3) structure, 85,000 square feet
- Tacloban Philippines Temple
- New President and matron of new temples
- Auckland New Zealand Temple
- Couple from Auckland born in Samoa
- Salvador Brazil Temple
- Couple from Salvador born in São Paulo
- Auckland New Zealand Temple
- Construction and approval
- Salt Lake Temple
- Angel Moroni Returns
- Provo Utah Temple
- Angel Moroni taken off (not to return)
- Demolition work progressing
- Stockholm Sweden Temple
- Gone!
- KSL Conference Special on Utah Temples
- Richmond Virginia Temple
- 3 month closure to renovate the baptistry
- Melbourne Australia
- Extended Closure to make changes to the entry and waiting area
- Lone Mountain Nevada
- Balloon protest demonstration
- Mckinney Texas Temple
- More height concerns
- Local News coverage
- Salt Lake Temple
- New Temple Reactions – 350 total temples (more than ½ without Angel Moroni if trend continues)
- Uturoa, French Polynesia
- 2 stakes
- Located in the Leeward Islands, including Bora Bora.
- Chihuahua, Mexico
- 4 stakes, 2-3 districts
- Third Temple in Chihuahua (3 C’s)
- Florianópolis, Brazil
- 7-10 stakes
- First in the State of Santa Catarina, where the church began in Brazil
- Rosario, Argentina
- 9 stakes, 3 districts (If Santa Fe doesn’t get one)
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- 5 Stakes in Scotland, 2 in Ireland
- Only one ward in Edinburgh
- Local News story
- Brisbane Australia South Area
- Ispwich or Gold Coast?
- Now 12 Stakes in the Area
- Lots of immigration from Pacific Islands.
- Victoria, British Columbia
- 2 Stakes on Vancouver Island
- Local Story
- Yuma, Arizona
- Likely only 1.5 Stakes
- Stake in El Centro California was closed in 2023 and combined with a stake in San Diego
- Why not Mexicali?
- 3 stakes on Mexico side
- Local Stories
- Likely only 1.5 Stakes
- Houston Texas South Area
- Which City?
- Up to 10 Stakes
- Des Moines, Iowa
- 5 Stakes, taking from Winter Quarters and Nauvoo
- Local story
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- 3 Stakes around Cincinnati plus 3 around Dayton
- Third Temple in Ohio (3 C’s)
- Mason, Ohio Site
- Jana Reiss Visited the site
- Cincinnati Curse?
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- 7 stakes, leaving Laie with 5 stakes
- West Jordan, Utah
- Is Herriman and/or Cottonwood Heights more or less likely?
- Lehi, Utah
- No Surprise
- Maracaibo, Venezuela
- 11 stakes, 3 districts
- Announcement left for last – Where are the reactions?
- Now a temple announced in the Caribbean area
- Who would dedicate the temple?
- Elder Anderson was unable to enter Venezuela in 2022 and a group of local leaders traveled to Colombia to meet with him.
- Uturoa, French Polynesia
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David B. Ostler has lived and served on four continents as a bishop, stake
president, mission president, and director of a Church historical site and visitors' center.
He wrote Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question and Healing Our Divides:
Answering the Savior’s Call to Become Peacemakers. He is a retired business
executive who managed domestic and international businesses focused on improving
health care. With Rachelle, they have six wonderful children, some of whom no longer
believe in Latter-day Saint teachings. They split their time between Northern Virginia
and Midway Utah.
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For many of us, faith and hard work are often seen as the keys to overcoming challenges. But what does it look like to stay faithful when “more faith” and “more work” do not make things better? What does one say when one cannot express praise? How do we maintain connection to God from within our pain? In Even in the Darkest Hour, Michael Huston illustrates how a close relationship with God is premised on authenticity: including sincere, faithful expressions of our frustration, anger, and pain. With captivating insight and drawing from a rich scriptural history, Michael Huston helps us to understand that lament—faithfully taking our complaints to God—has the power to transform us, our families, and our communities by anticipating deliverance and opening the possibility for newness in our lives.
Michael Huston currently resides in central Maryland. He received degrees from Utah State University (Logan, UT), American University (Washington, DC), and Wesley Theological Seminary (Washington, DC). Though he spent much of his youth west of the Mississippi, he has lived on the east coast for more than twenty years. He and his wife have four children. You can find him at wonder.annotated on instagram and Wonder Annotated on facebook.
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- Leah Sottile Ep. 747
- Justin Lum, investigative reporter, Fox 10 Phoenix
- Dateline, The Trial of Lori Vallow
- Follow Nate Eaton on X (Twitter)
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“Escape from Germany,” is the true recounting of a miraculous yet unsung WWII event, releasing in theaters April, 2024. Hitler’s army was rapidly closing borders in August of 1939 while eighty-five American missionaries were serving their church inside Germany. As the German military preparations escalated, word came to speedily move those LDS missionaries to safety in adjacent countries. Taken from the personal diaries of those missionaries, this riveting story is a testimony that God truly leads and protects His servants, opens doors, and provides timely inspiration. The harrowing escape of these missionaries from Nazi Germany as World War II started is one of the most remarkable but little-known events in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.T.C. Christensen is an American cinematographer, film director, and writer best known for his work on IMAX films and true, historical movies including 17 Miracles, Ephraim’s Rescue, The Fighting Preacher and The Cokeville Miracle. Christensen is also a member of the American Society of Cinematographers. Christensen lives with his wife Katy where he continues to be schooled in the fine arts of putting dirty dishes in the dishwasher and closing drawers all the way.Check out Escapefromgermanyfilm.com
Check out many of TC Christensen’s movies on TUBI (it’s free)
TC Christensen Ep. 233
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- Influencer and mom of 8 “discontinuing” her marriage
- Find the Shaytards on Youtube
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- Sister Ardeth Kapp passes at age 93
- Church donates $7.35 million to American Red Cross
- How the church cared for those in need in 2023
- Jimmer Fredette finally made it to the Final Four
- Family Name Assist feature (?) now available
- Part of 114-year-old meeting house destroyed
- Liberty Wells historic preservation
- Ruby Franke journal entries released
- Ruby Franke on 20/20 on YouTube
- Check out Annette Luthy Lyons’ YouTube channel
- Why aren’t there more Mormon professional tour surfers?
Tour the Kirtland Temple with Lachlan Mackay
Community of Christ member, Lachlan Mackay, reflects on sale of Kirtland Temple
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New Temples April 2024
350 Temple OAC (A(nounced/Operation/Construction)
Doubled the number of temples in 8 years
177 OAC 8 years ago
Big cities that get more than 1-Brisbane, Houston
Uturoa, French Polynesia
- 2nd in French Polynesia
- Papeete Tahiti in 83
- 30,000 Latter-day Saints in nearly 100 congregations in French Polynesia.
- Serving 2 stakes
Chihuahua, Mexico
- 25th in Mexico
- 3rd in the state of Chihuahua since 2003
- Colonia Juarez
- Ciudad Juarez
- 1.5M LDS and 1875 congregations
- Serving 4 stakes
Florianópolis, Brazil
- 23rd in Brazil
- 1st in the state of Santa Catrina
- 1.5M LDS and 2175 congregations
- Serving 9 stakes
Rosario, Argentina
- 7th in Argentina
- Nearly half a million members, 725 congregations
- Serving 10 stakes
Edinburgh, Scotland
- 1st in Scotland, 4th in UK
- 185k members, 300 congregations
- Serving 6 stakes
Brisbane Australia South Area
- 2nd in Brisbane, Queensland
- 6th in Australia since 2003
- 155k members, 300 congregations
- Serving 6 stakes
Victoria, British Columbia
- NW of Seattle and SW of Vancouver
- 2nd in province since 2010
- 11th in Canada
- 200k members, 500 congregations
- Serving 2 stakes
Yuma, Arizona
- 7th in AZ since 2017
- Border of Mexico and California
- 440k members, 925 congregations
- Serving 2 stakes
Houston Texas South Area
- 2nd in Houston since 2000
- 9th in state
- 385k members, 750 congregations
- Serving 8 stakes
Des Moines, Iowa
- First in the state
- SD last Western state to not have a temple.
- 8 total
- SD last Western state to not have a temple.
- 29k members, 70 congregations
- Serving 5 stakes
Cincinnati, Ohio
- 3rd in the state
- 4th if you count Kirtland
- 65k members, 130 congregations
- Serving 6 stakes
Honolulu, Hawaii
- 4th in the state, 2nd on Oahu
- 75k members, 145 congregations
- Serving 6 stakes
West Jordan, Utah
- 29th temple in Utah
- NW of Oquirrh Mtn and S. Jordan temples
- 2.2M members, 5400 congregations
- Serving 15 stakes
Lehi, Utah
- 30th temple in Utah
- Between new Saratoga Springs temple and Mt Timp
- 2.2M members, 5400 congregations
- Serving 20 stakes
Maracaibo, Venezuela
- 2nd in the country
- Caracas dedicated in 2000
- 175k members, 230 congregations
- Serving 11 stakes
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Scott Christopher is a veteran film, television, stage, and voice actor as well as an author, speaker, corporate trainer and lifelong humorist. Scott is currently the host of the exciting new series, “A Marvelous Work,” on the Scripture Central YouTube channel. He is the father of five, grandfather of two, and husband to one. They live in an empty nest in the Nashville area.
A Marvelous Work on YouTube
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In this episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein discuss the events of Easter Sunday. They revel in the reality of the resurrection, and explore the profound witnesses we have of that blessed event.
Find Kerry Muhlestein’s other TCH interviews and books here: Episode 407 & I Saw the Lord: Joseph’s First Vision Combined from Nine Accounts
Episode 490 & God Will Prevail: Ancient Covenants, Modern Blessings, and the Gathering of Israel
Episode 778 & The Easter Connection
Other Holy Week Episodes:
Palm Sunday
Holy Monday
Holy Tuesday
Holy (or Spy) Wednesday
Holy (or Maundy) Thursday
Good Friday
Holy Saturday
Some of Kerry Muhlestein’s books below (click the covers).
Kerry Muhlestein is a Professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU with a Ph.D. in Egyptology and Hebrew Language and Literature from UCLA. He is the Director of the BYU Egypt Excavation Project. He hosts the podcast The Scriptures Are Real.
He is also the author of many books, including Learning to Love Isaiah, which helps us understand Isaiah in the Bible and in the Book of Mormon.
He has also written extensively about the Abrahamic Covenant and the Book of Abraham. He has six children and one grandson.
Andrew C. Skinner was a professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University when this was written. Born and raised in Colorado, he earned his BA degree in history from the University of Colorado. He then earned an MA degree from the Iliff School of Theology in Jewish studies and a ThM degree from Harvard in biblical Hebrew. He did graduate work at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He earned a PhD from the University of Denver in Near Eastern and European history specializing in Judaism.
Skinner taught for four years at Ricks College and has filled three assignments at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, where he served as a faculty member and taught Near Eastern studies. He has served as director of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, dean of Religious Education, and chair of the Department of Ancient Scripture. He is the author or coauthor of over one hundred publications, including Jerusalem: The Eternal City; New Testament Apostles Testify of Christ; Discoveries in the Judaean Desert: The Unidentified Fragments from Qumran Cave 4 (an analysis of all the unidentified Hebrew and Aramaic Dead Sea Scroll texts); Scriptural Parables for the Latter Days; and Gethsemane.
The Scriptures are Real YouTube
The Scriptures are Real Podcast
Out of the Dust
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In this episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein discuss the events of Holy Saturday. They cover the burial of the Savior, and also the things we know He did while His body was in the tomb but His spirit was in the Spirit World.
Find Kerry Muhlestein’s other TCH interviews and books here: Episode 407 & I Saw the Lord: Joseph’s First Vision Combined from Nine Accounts
Episode 490 & God Will Prevail: Ancient Covenants, Modern Blessings, and the Gathering of Israel
Episode 778 & The Easter Connection
Holy Week Episodes So Far:
Palm Sunday
Holy Monday
Holy Tuesday
Holy (or Spy) Wednesday
Holy (or Maundy) Thursday
Good Friday
Some of Kerry Muhlestein’s books below (click the covers).
Kerry Muhlestein is a Professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU with a Ph.D. in Egyptology and Hebrew Language and Literature from UCLA. He is the Director of the BYU Egypt Excavation Project. He hosts the podcast The Scriptures Are Real.
He is also the author of many books, including Learning to Love Isaiah, which helps us understand Isaiah in the Bible and in the Book of Mormon.
He has also written extensively about the Abrahamic Covenant and the Book of Abraham. He has six children and one grandson.
Andrew C. Skinner was a professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University when this was written. Born and raised in Colorado, he earned his BA degree in history from the University of Colorado. He then earned an MA degree from the Iliff School of Theology in Jewish studies and a ThM degree from Harvard in biblical Hebrew. He did graduate work at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He earned a PhD from the University of Denver in Near Eastern and European history specializing in Judaism.
Skinner taught for four years at Ricks College and has filled three assignments at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, where he served as a faculty member and taught Near Eastern studies. He has served as director of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, dean of Religious Education, and chair of the Department of Ancient Scripture. He is the author or coauthor of over one hundred publications, including Jerusalem: The Eternal City; New Testament Apostles Testify of Christ; Discoveries in the Judaean Desert: The Unidentified Fragments from Qumran Cave 4 (an analysis of all the unidentified Hebrew and Aramaic Dead Sea Scroll texts); Scriptural Parables for the Latter Days; and Gethsemane.
The Scriptures are Real YouTube
The Scriptures are Real Podcast
Out of the Dust
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In this episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein discuss the events of Good Friday. They talk about the Savior’s trials, and about His suffering on the cross, and His death.
Find Kerry Muhlestein’s other TCH interviews and books here: Episode 407 & I Saw the Lord: Joseph’s First Vision Combined from Nine Accounts
Episode 490 & God Will Prevail: Ancient Covenants, Modern Blessings, and the Gathering of Israel
Episode 778 & The Easter Connection
Holy Week Episodes So Far:
Palm Sunday
Holy Monday
Holy Tuesday
Holy (or Spy) Wednesday
Holy (or Maundy) Thursday
Some of Kerry Muhlestein’s books below (click the covers).
Kerry Muhlestein is a Professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU with a Ph.D. in Egyptology and Hebrew Language and Literature from UCLA. He is the Director of the BYU Egypt Excavation Project. He hosts the podcast The Scriptures Are Real.
He is also the author of many books, including Learning to Love Isaiah, which helps us understand Isaiah in the Bible and in the Book of Mormon.
He has also written extensively about the Abrahamic Covenant and the Book of Abraham. He has six children and one grandson.
Andrew C. Skinner was a professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University when this was written. Born and raised in Colorado, he earned his BA degree in history from the University of Colorado. He then earned an MA degree from the Iliff School of Theology in Jewish studies and a ThM degree from Harvard in biblical Hebrew. He did graduate work at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He earned a PhD from the University of Denver in Near Eastern and European history specializing in Judaism.
Skinner taught for four years at Ricks College and has filled three assignments at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, where he served as a faculty member and taught Near Eastern studies. He has served as director of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, dean of Religious Education, and chair of the Department of Ancient Scripture. He is the author or coauthor of over one hundred publications, including Jerusalem: The Eternal City; New Testament Apostles Testify of Christ; Discoveries in the Judaean Desert: The Unidentified Fragments from Qumran Cave 4 (an analysis of all the unidentified Hebrew and Aramaic Dead Sea Scroll texts); Scriptural Parables for the Latter Days; and Gethsemane.
The Scriptures are Real YouTube
The Scriptures are Real Podcast
Out of the Dust
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In this episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein discuss the events of Holy (or Maundy) Thursday. The discuss the powerful events and teachings at the Last Supper, and then explore the profound suffering of Gethsemane.
Find Kerry Muhlestein’s other TCH interviews and books here: Episode 407 & I Saw the Lord: Joseph’s First Vision Combined from Nine Accounts
Episode 490 & God Will Prevail: Ancient Covenants, Modern Blessings, and the Gathering of Israel
Episode 778 & The Easter Connection
Holy Week Episodes So Far:
Palm Sunday
Holy Monday
Holy Tuesday
Holy (or Spy) Wednesday
Some of Kerry Muhlestein’s books below (click the covers).
Kerry Muhlestein is a Professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU with a Ph.D. in Egyptology and Hebrew Language and Literature from UCLA. He is the Director of the BYU Egypt Excavation Project. He hosts the podcast The Scriptures Are Real.
He is also the author of many books, including Learning to Love Isaiah, which helps us understand Isaiah in the Bible and in the Book of Mormon.
He has also written extensively about the Abrahamic Covenant and the Book of Abraham. He has six children and one grandson.
Andrew C. Skinner was a professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University when this was written. Born and raised in Colorado, he earned his BA degree in history from the University of Colorado. He then earned an MA degree from the Iliff School of Theology in Jewish studies and a ThM degree from Harvard in biblical Hebrew. He did graduate work at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He earned a PhD from the University of Denver in Near Eastern and European history specializing in Judaism.
Skinner taught for four years at Ricks College and has filled three assignments at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, where he served as a faculty member and taught Near Eastern studies. He has served as director of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, dean of Religious Education, and chair of the Department of Ancient Scripture. He is the author or coauthor of over one hundred publications, including Jerusalem: The Eternal City; New Testament Apostles Testify of Christ; Discoveries in the Judaean Desert: The Unidentified Fragments from Qumran Cave 4 (an analysis of all the unidentified Hebrew and Aramaic Dead Sea Scroll texts); Scriptural Parables for the Latter Days; and Gethsemane.
The Scriptures are Real YouTube
The Scriptures are Real Podcast
Out of the Dust
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In this episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein discuss the events of Holy (or Spy) Wednesday. The talk about how we don’t know very much about what happened on this day, and explore the possibility that the Last Supper may have taken place on Wednesday, rather than Thursday.
Find Kerry Muhlestein’s other TCH interviews and books here: Episode 407 & I Saw the Lord: Joseph’s First Vision Combined from Nine Accounts
Episode 490 & God Will Prevail: Ancient Covenants, Modern Blessings, and the Gathering of Israel
Episode 778 & The Easter Connection
Holy Week Episodes So Far:
Palm Sunday
Holy Monday
Holy Tuesday
Some of Kerry Muhlestein’s books below (click the covers).
Kerry Muhlestein is a Professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU with a Ph.D. in Egyptology and Hebrew Language and Literature from UCLA. He is the Director of the BYU Egypt Excavation Project. He hosts the podcast The Scriptures Are Real.
He is also the author of many books, including Learning to Love Isaiah, which helps us understand Isaiah in the Bible and in the Book of Mormon.
He has also written extensively about the Abrahamic Covenant and the Book of Abraham. He has six children and one grandson.
Andrew C. Skinner was a professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University when this was written. Born and raised in Colorado, he earned his BA degree in history from the University of Colorado. He then earned an MA degree from the Iliff School of Theology in Jewish studies and a ThM degree from Harvard in biblical Hebrew. He did graduate work at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He earned a PhD from the University of Denver in Near Eastern and European history specializing in Judaism.
Skinner taught for four years at Ricks College and has filled three assignments at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, where he served as a faculty member and taught Near Eastern studies. He has served as director of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, dean of Religious Education, and chair of the Department of Ancient Scripture. He is the author or coauthor of over one hundred publications, including Jerusalem: The Eternal City; New Testament Apostles Testify of Christ; Discoveries in the Judaean Desert: The Unidentified Fragments from Qumran Cave 4 (an analysis of all the unidentified Hebrew and Aramaic Dead Sea Scroll texts); Scriptural Parables for the Latter Days; and Gethsemane.
The Scriptures are Real YouTube
The Scriptures are Real Podcast
Out of the Dust
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In this episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein discuss the events of Holy Tuesday. They talk about finding the fig tree withered, and more of the Savior’s teachings at the temple, including His lament over the temple and how that led to His great prophecy about its destruction and the Last Days.
Find Kerry Muhlestein’s other TCH interviews and books here: Episode 407 & I Saw the Lord: Joseph’s First Vision Combined from Nine Accounts
Episode 490 & God Will Prevail: Ancient Covenants, Modern Blessings, and the Gathering of Israel
Episode 778 & The Easter Connection
Holy Week Episodes So Far:
Palm Sunday
Holy Monday
Some of Kerry Muhlestein’s books below (click the covers).
Kerry Muhlestein is a Professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU with a Ph.D. in Egyptology and Hebrew Language and Literature from UCLA. He is the Director of the BYU Egypt Excavation Project. He hosts the podcast The Scriptures Are Real.
He is also the author of many books, including Learning to Love Isaiah, which helps us understand Isaiah in the Bible and in the Book of Mormon.
He has also written extensively about the Abrahamic Covenant and the Book of Abraham. He has six children and one grandson.
Andrew C. Skinner was a professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University when this was written. Born and raised in Colorado, he earned his BA degree in history from the University of Colorado. He then earned an MA degree from the Iliff School of Theology in Jewish studies and a ThM degree from Harvard in biblical Hebrew. He did graduate work at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He earned a PhD from the University of Denver in Near Eastern and European history specializing in Judaism.
Skinner taught for four years at Ricks College and has filled three assignments at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, where he served as a faculty member and taught Near Eastern studies. He has served as director of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, dean of Religious Education, and chair of the Department of Ancient Scripture. He is the author or coauthor of over one hundred publications, including Jerusalem: The Eternal City; New Testament Apostles Testify of Christ; Discoveries in the Judaean Desert: The Unidentified Fragments from Qumran Cave 4 (an analysis of all the unidentified Hebrew and Aramaic Dead Sea Scroll texts); Scriptural Parables for the Latter Days; and Gethsemane.
The Scriptures are Real YouTube
The Scriptures are Real Podcast
Out of the Dust
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In this episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein discuss the events of Holy Monday. They talk about the cursing of the fig tree and the Savior’s teachings in the temple, including teachings about hypocrisy.
Find Kerry Muhlestein’s other TCH interviews and books here: Episode 407 & I Saw the Lord: Joseph’s First Vision Combined from Nine Accounts
Episode 490 & God Will Prevail: Ancient Covenants, Modern Blessings, and the Gathering of Israel
Episode 778 & The Easter Connection
Holy Week Episodes:
Palm Sunday
Some of Kerry Muhlestein’s books below (click the covers).
Kerry Muhlestein is a Professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU with a Ph.D. in Egyptology and Hebrew Language and Literature from UCLA. He is the Director of the BYU Egypt Excavation Project. He hosts the podcast The Scriptures Are Real.
He is also the author of many books, including Learning to Love Isaiah, which helps us understand Isaiah in the Bible and in the Book of Mormon.
He has also written extensively about the Abrahamic Covenant and the Book of Abraham. He has six children and one grandson.
Andrew C. Skinner was a professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University when this was written. Born and raised in Colorado, he earned his BA degree in history from the University of Colorado. He then earned an MA degree from the Iliff School of Theology in Jewish studies and a ThM degree from Harvard in biblical Hebrew. He did graduate work at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He earned a PhD from the University of Denver in Near Eastern and European history specializing in Judaism.
Skinner taught for four years at Ricks College and has filled three assignments at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, where he served as a faculty member and taught Near Eastern studies. He has served as director of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, dean of Religious Education, and chair of the Department of Ancient Scripture. He is the author or coauthor of over one hundred publications, including Jerusalem: The Eternal City; New Testament Apostles Testify of Christ; Discoveries in the Judaean Desert: The Unidentified Fragments from Qumran Cave 4 (an analysis of all the unidentified Hebrew and Aramaic Dead Sea Scroll texts); Scriptural Parables for the Latter Days; and Gethsemane.
The Scriptures are Real YouTube
The Scriptures are Real Podcast
Out of the Dust
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In this episode, Kerry Muhlestein and Andrew Skinner discuss what the Holy Week is, and why it is important, and why we should commemorate it. They talk about the traditions of other faiths and how it can and should be meaningful for Latter-day Saints. They then explore the meaning, and power of Palm Sunday, and how it can affect us today.
Find Kerry Muhlestein’s other TCH interviews: Episode 407 & I Saw the Lord: Joseph’s First Vision Combined from Nine Accounts
Episode 490 & God Will Prevail: Ancient Covenants, Modern Blessings, and the Gathering of Israel
Episode 778 & The Easter Connection
Some of Kerry Muhlestein’s books below (click the covers).
Kerry Muhlestein is a Professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU with a Ph.D. in Egyptology and Hebrew Language and Literature from UCLA. He is the Director of the BYU Egypt Excavation Project. He hosts the podcast The Scriptures Are Real.
He is also the author of many books, including Learning to Love Isaiah, which helps us understand Isaiah in the Bible and in the Book of Mormon.
He has also written extensively about the Abrahamic Covenant and the Book of Abraham. He has six children and one grandson.
Andrew C. Skinner was a professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University when this was written. Born and raised in Colorado, he earned his BA degree in history from the University of Colorado. He then earned an MA degree from the Iliff School of Theology in Jewish studies and a ThM degree from Harvard in biblical Hebrew. He did graduate work at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He earned a PhD from the University of Denver in Near Eastern and European history specializing in Judaism.
Skinner taught for four years at Ricks College and has filled three assignments at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies, where he served as a faculty member and taught Near Eastern studies. He has served as director of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, dean of Religious Education, and chair of the Department of Ancient Scripture. He is the author or coauthor of over one hundred publications, including Jerusalem: The Eternal City; New Testament Apostles Testify of Christ; Discoveries in the Judaean Desert: The Unidentified Fragments from Qumran Cave 4 (an analysis of all the unidentified Hebrew and Aramaic Dead Sea Scroll texts); Scriptural Parables for the Latter Days; and Gethsemane.
The Scriptures are Real YouTube
The Scriptures are Real Podcast
Out of the Dust
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Sean Donnelly is an Area Relations Manager based in SLC. He supports the teams in all aspects of public relations, government relations and communication efforts. He chairs the Africa government relations sub-committee in the USA. He is the managing editor of Africa Newsroom.
Sean has lived and worked in 9 countries, and in prior life worked for a US listed company for 9 years in the UK office as a senior manager of large departments.
He also spent 20 years in management consulting in diverse industries across Europe and Africa, focused mainly on executive development and organizational effectiveness, marketing and strategy and was running his own company.
He served with his wife as mission leaders in Madagascar and interim mission leaders in the Congo. He is a fluent French speaker. He was a sought-after motivational speaker and later
author of a top-selling personal effectiveness book in South Africa. He combines years of corporate experience with a strong academic understanding, he has an MBA from Bond
University Australia. His outstanding competence is people leadership and organizational effectiveness in emerging market economies. He now has vast experience working in
international areas and at headquarters for the Church.
He joined The Church in 1983 and went on mission 11 months later to Switzerland, Geneva. He served as a Bishop at age 29, Stake Presidency, Mission President twice, Stake Audit
Chairman etc. He has travelled to most of the countries in Africa many times, he understands intimately the socio-economic and political context, and most important how to
work with the people and politics in Africa.
He is married to Dianne, and together they enjoy nature conservation, wildlife photography, outdoors and life.
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- What is dry needling?
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- Elder and Sister Gong dedicate family graves in Ireland
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- Mormon property fund praying for new tenants in the City
- Jared Bridegan, suspects, allegedly got in heated argument over children’s hair
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Kerry Muhlestein returns to The Hall for the third time with his latest book, The Easter Connection: Made Whole with God Through Christ.
About the Book:
From His agony in Gethsemane to His death on the cross, the Savior’s selfless acts in His final days in mortal life afford us an unparalleled gift: the opportunity for an eternity spent with those we love, most especially our Heavenly Parents.
In this moving exploration of the biblical account of Holy Week, Dr. Kerry Muhlestein illuminates the powerful theme of eternal unification achievable only through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
This Easter, find the hope, healing, and wholeness made available through the incomparable sacrifice and Resurrection of the Savior of the world.
Find Kerry Muhlestein’s other TCH interviews and books here: Episode 407 & I Saw the Lord: Joseph’s First Vision Combined from Nine Accounts
Episode 490 & God Will Prevail: Ancient Covenants, Modern Blessings, and the Gathering of Israel
About the Author
Kerry Muhlestein is a Professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU with a Ph.D. in Egyptology and Hebrew Language and Literature from UCLA. He is the Director of the BYU Egypt Excavation Project. He hosts the podcast The Scriptures Are Real.
He is also the author of many books, including Learning to Love Isaiah, which helps us understand Isaiah in the Bible and in the Book of Mormon.
He has also written extensively about the Abrahamic Covenant and the Book of Abraham. He has six children and one grandson.
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- Kirtland Temple Purchased
- Frequencly Asked Questions
- Sites were closed on March 5th and will reopen on March 25th to the public without cost.
- Talks began in June 2021 for the purchase, will remain a historical building
- Cleveland Ohio Temple announced in April 2022, located in Independence, Ohio
- Site preparation is underway.
- Community of Christ Q&A
- Full list of Properties and items
- The church was looking at the possibility of letting go one third of staff in 2025. Financial transparency with graphs!
- COC Employees were offered the option of a position in Independence, Missouri, USA, including a relocation package, or continued employment in their current location through September 2024 with a severance package at that time.
- The COC retains historic sites in Plano, IL, Lamoni, IA, and Independence MO.
- The LDS church will provide the temple up to six times a year for meetings and gatherings. – What other groups will be allowed? – 2024 Mormon History Association in June.
- Kirtland Temple Suit
- Brigham Young and the 12 wanted to sell the Nauvoo and Kirtland Temples to finance the move to the west.
- Temple belonged to Joseph Smith at time of death, ownership is disputed and the temple is sold on the steps of the courthouse to settle his debts. Sells for $150 in 1860 and it eventually gets sold to Joseph Smith III. Several people try to use/buy/sell the temple, but are prevented due to the cloudy chain of title.
- JS III attempts to sell the temple again, but the RLDS presiding bishop sues him (as well as John Taylor) in 1875 and tries to argue that the temple belongs to the church because the deed is only good for the land under the temple.
- Judge dismissed the case, but indicated that the RLDS Church was the true successor of the Joseph Smith church because the LDS church had gone rogue, citing polygamy and Adam-God Doctrine.
- Although ownership remained disputed, the RLDS continued to use it and make repairs. By 1901, the ownership of the temple was made clear under the doctrine of adverse possession (“squatters rights” – more than 20 years of use).
- Without this care, the temple would have likely fallen into disrepair.
- Fate of the Kirtland Temple Joseph Smith Papers Podcast Episode 7
- Debunked that the temple was a stable for animals.
- John Hamer presentation on evolution of LDS/COC temples.
- Significant Nauvoo Properties
- Red Brick Store (Reconstructed) – First Endowments
- Mansion House – residence of the Smiths, entertained guests, briefly installed a bar.
- Nauvoo House – a commandment to build along with a temple. (Housed Smith bodies and the original manuscript of the BOM)
- JS & ES Homestead – does this include the Cemetery?
- Homes of Aaron Johnson, Sidney Rigdon, William Marks, Bidemon Stable
- Nauvoo Property map
- Videos from Community of Christ Leaders
- First Presidency
- Steven Veazy
- I agonized over the impact of the sale and wept for others.
- D&C 162:2a: Continue to listen to the stories of our past to prepare to move forward.
- Scott Murphy
- D&C 164:9e-f Will you remain hesitant in the fear of your competing loyalties? The mission of Jesus Christ is what matters most.
- Stassi Cramm (future president)
- Multiple years of spirited discussion, prayer, discernment.
- Honoring our history is not dependent on ownership.
- The sale agreement includes keeping the sites publicly accessible to all.
- The prospect of the sale felt unbearable, but we realized we were choosing people over property and paper.
- Steven Veazy
- Apostles
- Lacklan Makay
- Given the most tours of “Kirtland Temple” on anyone alive
- Spent 15 years living adjacent to the temple and 18 years living in the Nauvoo sites.
- Met wife in Red Brick Store, ordained a teacher in temple, his literal home for his adult life.
- “Devastating emotionally, I thought it might break me.”
- Feels like he has inherited pragmatism from JS III. Proceeds from the Smith family are a gift from them to our future.
- Art Smith
- Met wife as a historic sites intern, post-marriage dwellings.
- Not about the physical sites, but the stories they represent.
- Cathrine Mambwe
- Has never visited the Kirtland Temple, but is mourning with those that are sad. Loves the Independence Temple role it plays fulfills the purposes of the mission of the church.
- Mareva Arnaud Tchong
- Connected with the temple as a child in French Polynesia
- Lacklan Makay
- Presiding Bishopric
- Ron Harmon
- Grew up in Ohio, attending services in the temple
- Growing gap of income and expenses. Membership is aging and contributors dropping.
- The $192.5M does not fully address our needs
- Carla Young
- “Cultural trends affecting church participation are beyond our control,” “we are exploring new ways to convey our mission, but change takes time.”
- The sale was the only asset that could help change our trajectory in some parts of the world.
- The $192.5M will not cover projected decline in contributors, but it will cover income loss during the next 4-5 years and give time for leaders to develop more income streams.
- Ron Harmon
- Video Tour of the Kirtland Temple guided by Lacklan Makay was posted two days before the announcement.
- Temple has been a magnet and shared sacred space to different types of Latter day Saints.
- On the outside of the temple it says “The Church of the Latter-day Saints.”
- First Presidency
- Frequencly Asked Questions
Break
- Groundbreaking schedule and rendering released
- Teton River Idaho Temple
- Groundbreaking to be held on June 1, 2024
- To be presided by Ricardo P. Giménez
- 3 story temple with white exterior, very similar to Red Cliffs and Saratoga Springs Temple floor plans
- Slightly larger at 130,000 square feet (7th largest of the church)
- “Only city in the world with 2 temples on the same street” (2nd east)
- Located approximately 5 kilometers from each other.
- Teton River Idaho Temple
- Temple renderings released
- Birmingham England Temple
- Medieval English Parish Church design
- Coverage in The Guardian
- Lone Mountain Nevada Temple
- Large Spanish Mission design
- Looking similar to the Deseret Peak Temple
- Mckinney Texas Temple
- Clone of the Burley Idaho temple
- Slight difference in color, unique stained glass and exterior friezes.
- Clone of the Burley Idaho temple
- Budapest Hungary Temple
- Beige color exterior with a triangular steeple with three horizontal stripes at the top and bottom
- Very colorful stained glass with red and white flowers
- Birmingham England Temple
- Temple Sites Revealed
- Jacksonville Florida Temple
- Single story temple of 29,000 square feet
- 6.6 acre parcel on Loretto Road in south part of Jacksonville
- Site of a home with a large property and weird looking trees.
- Vancouver Washington Temple
- Multi-story temple of 43,000 square feet
- 15 acre site northwest corner of the intersection of SE 20th Street and SE Bybee Road in Camas, Washington
- Wooded location across from apartments and an office building
- Very coles to the Vancouver city boundary
- Jakarta Indonesia Temple
- Four story temple of 40,350 square feet
- Same Size as the Bengaluru India Temple
- Similarly to Bengaluru and Bangkok, located near a train station
- Appears to be the location of the the former “synthesis square” in South Jakarta
- A building completely covered in plants
- Four story temple of 40,350 square feet
- Osaka Japan Temple
- Singles story temple of 29,630 square feet
- Site of the former Osaka International University Hirakata Campus
- Several large buildings, an amphitheater, and a soccer field
- Jacksonville Florida Temple
- Temple Renovations
- Provo Temple Closes
- Temple packed with patrons in the final weeks.
- Eulogy in Exponent II
- Decommissioning to begin in preparation for demolition
- New Temple will be known as the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple
- Provo City Center, Orem Temple, and Mount Timpanogos Temples to carry the load of patrons during the construction.
- Geneva Road in Orem getting an upgrade
- Anchorage Alaska Temple (covered in AON)
- Preparation for the Demolition of the Stake Center
- Local Members organize with local organization to give away items from the meetinghouse
- Similar to what happened in Yuba City, CA
- Demolition Begins on stake center
- Temple topped by a bowling ball?
- Local Members organize with local organization to give away items from the meetinghouse
- Preparation for the Demolition of the Stake Center
- Manhattan New York Temple Closes
- Closed on March 2nd
- Building was originally acquired by the church in 1976
- Stockholm Sweden Temple
- Angel Moroni lifted off the spire, to make a return on a new scepter
- Provo Temple Closes
- Construction and Approval Updates
- Bakersfield California Temple
- Architects submit request for modification of zoning to allow 124 feet tall temple where 60 feet is currently allowed.
- Likely a common procedure, but could face resistance
- Temple in Yorba Linda was redesigned to a lower height.
- Heber Valley Utah
- Save Wasatch Back Dark Skies is dropping its lawsuit against Wasatch County
- Bakersfield California Temple
- New temple presidents and matrons for new temples
- Coban Guatemala – Native Guatemalans living in Coban
- To be dedicated June 2024
- Salta Argentina Temple – from Cordoba
- To be dedicated June 2024
- Mendoza Argentina Temple – from Maipú de Cuyo
- Dedication not yet announced
- Tallahassee Florida Temple – From Tifton Georgia
- Dedication not yet announced
- Recently recognized with the Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Award by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute for demonstrating the versatility and aesthetic possibilities of precast concrete on the exterior.
- Coban Guatemala – Native Guatemalans living in Coban
- Apostles Traveling the world
- Gary Stevenson
- Nairobi Kenya Temple
- To be completed within the next two years
- Nairobi Kenya Temple
- Neil Andersen
- Alabang Philippines Temple
- Guided a tour of young people through the interior of the temple
- Where is their PPE?
- Overlapping visit with the visit of the TABCATS
- Guided a tour of young people through the interior of the temple
- Alabang Philippines Temple
- Ulisses Soares
- Puebla Mexico Temple
- Has two large auditorium meeting in Puebla and Guadalajara
- Meet with 8 Mexico city mission, 2 Puebla missions, and 2 Guadalajara mission
- Puebla Mexico Temple
- David Bednar and Patrick Kearon
- Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire Temple
- Stops in Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia
- Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire Temple
- Gary Stevenson
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Howard Parr worked as a photojournalist in the luxury watch industry for nearly a decade. He found a photography project featuring ovarian cancer survivors in partnership with top-Swiss brand Jäeger Le-Coultre. His painting and photography can be found in collections throughout the world. Howard is co-founder of an auto finance software company with his wife of 25 years, and co-founder of non-profit PeakU, mitigating dating and violence with a multi-level curriculum for elevating healthy relationships. He and his wife are grateful to live in Utah and enjoy Mountain biking, skiing and Hiking with their dogs.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints has acquired the Kirtland Temple, Nauvoo Mansion House, Red brick store among other numerous artifacts for 192.5 Million Dollars
Our Interview with the Church History Sites Director
Kirtland Temple Fan Fiction Episode 667
Cover Picture By John Hamer at the English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=221768&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
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Richard Bernard is an experienced teacher, speaker, and unabashed technology geek. Because of his dyslexia, Richard has struggled his entire life to find how to manage his time and to study and understand the scriptures. He found the answer in technology and came to see that what he learned is applicable to everyone. He loves technology and has been teaching its use since the mid-’80s.
He and his wife, Amy, served a two-year service mission at the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, helping missionaries to study the scriptures effectively.
He is passionate about the Gospel Library and journaling and has been a guest speaker worldwide and a speaker at BYU Education Week and RootsTech. (thebusylatterdaysaint.com)
Richard is a busy grandfather to 34+ grandchildren, from his late and current wives. He has had several careers including a professional musician with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, and insurance salesperson, and an ASL teacher.
He is currently serving an indefinite mission in the Priesthood Family Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with the responsibility of helping members worldwide to engage in daily scripture study and to use the Gospel Library as a tool to enhance gospel knowledge. You can find out more about Bro. Bernard at thebusylatterdaysiant.com.
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He was called in April 2021 to serve an indefinite mission in the Priesthood and Family Department and speaks for ward and stake devotionals, family home evenings, youth conferences, Relief Society and Priesthood firesides, and one-on-one instructions on how to study the scriptures and incorporate the Gospel Library in their daily study. He can be reached at rbernard@churchofJesusChrist.org
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- Thousands attend interfaith concert with Tabernacle Choir in Manila
- Church music website received major update
- Teachers can now take attendance in the tools app
- Get your own copy of The Book of Mormon for Gen Z
- BYU Women’s basketball guard Ari Mackey gets baptized
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- Josh Holt Ep. 421 and 422
- Josh Holt sues Nicolas Madura over alleged trauma
- New prison branch forms in Cape Verde
- Jail branch president Jim Ep. 491
- New group photo of the 12 apostles available
- 7-year-old performs anthem at BYU basketball game
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Zachary Wright was born in American Fork, UT. He served his mission speaking Spanish in North Carolina and the Dominican Republic. He currently attends BYU studying psychology, but loves writing, and studying LDS theology and history. His biggest desire is to help other people bring them closer to each other, and ultimately bring people closer to God. He has recently become a part of a new critical thinking podcast on FAIR called Me, My Shelf, & I, with fellow hosts Jennifer Roach and Sarah Allen.
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IS GOD DISAPPOINTED IN ME? by Kurt Francom
As early as Primary, you may have absorbed this confusing message: “God loves us…but He’s so disappointed in you.”
For a religion that preaches hope, the message of “do more” often seems to win out.
With so many programs, assignments, callings, commandments, standards, and honor codes, how can you keep up?
The adversary highlights the shame you feel when you constantly fall short. Do you feel only heaviness as you consider the Latter-day Saint path to exaltation? How can God not be disappointed in someone like me?
The gospel was never meant to be exhausting, and God has never been disappointed in you.
God isn’t frustrated with you, and He isn’t looking to condemn you. Many are trying to gain strength by doing more, but true strength is found in turning to God.
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ABOUT KURT:
Kurt Francom is the founder and executive director of Leading Saints and manages the day-to-day efforts of Leading Saints and is the host of the podcast. Kurt graduated from the University of Utah in 2008 with a degree in Business Marketing. He ran a web development company for 5 years before focusing on Leading Saints full-time. Kurt currently lives in American Fork, Utah with his lovely wife Alanna. They are blessed to have three children. Kurt has served as a full-time missionary (California Sacramento), as a bishop, 1st counselor in a stake presidency, and elders quorum president.
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Michael Austin is the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. He is the author of 8 books, including Rereading Job, Buried Treasures, and, most recently, The Testimony of Two Nations: How the Book of Mormon Reads and Rereads the Bible.
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- Temple Open House begins
- Red Cliffs Utah Temple
- Open to the Media – January 29th
- Led by Hugo Martinez and Tamara Runia
- Interior Photos Released – Saratoga Springs Twin
- Featuring the endangered plant, Dwarf Bearclaw Poppy
- Also Indian paintbrushes, cottonwood leaves, pomegranates and succulents
- Colors: Coral, purple, green, gold.
- Open House – through March 2nd
- Open to the Media – January 29th
- Red Cliffs Utah Temple
- Temple Groundbreaking
- Knoxville Tennessee Temple
- January 27th Ceremony – meeting held in a meetinghouse.
- Local Television segment
- Knoxville Tennessee Temple
- Temple Dedication Announced
- Casper Wyoming Temple (Tentatively #196, 10th in 2024)
- Open House: August 29 to September 14, 2024
- Dedication: October 13th by Quentin Cook
- Casper Wyoming Temple (Tentatively #196, 10th in 2024)
- Temple Rededication plans announced
- Manti Utah Temple
- There will be one rededicatory session at 5pm on April 21st.
- Congregations within the temple district will have church services as normally held.
- No dedicatory authority announced, therefore, it is likely open for Russell Nelson to come (family connections in the area).
- Manti Utah Temple
- Temple Renovation announced
- Orlando Florida Temple
- Will close in July 2024 for extensive renovations.
- Dedicated in 1994
- Now a temple in Fort Lauderdale, Close to finished in Tallahassee, and announced in Tampa and Jacksonville.
- Orlando Florida Temple
- Temple Groundbreaking Announced and Rendering Released
- San Luis Potosí México Temple
- March 9, 2024 by Sean Douglas (Mexico Area Presidency)
- Spanish Colonial design, off-white exterior and terracotta cupula.
- Very similar design to the Cali Colombia Temple
- San Luis Potosí México Temple
- Temple Renderings Released
- Natal Brazil Temple
- Light colored Granite modern design single story temple with diamond shapes spire.
- Teresina Brazil Temple
- Light colored Granite modern design two-story temple with arched window and trumpet shaped spire.
- Natal Brazil Temple
- Temple Sites Announced
- Cusco Peru Temple
- 2.5 Acre Site, 9,950 square feet temple
- Hillside close to the center of the city of Cusco, Santa Ana neighborhood
- Close to the Plazoleta Santa Ana and Cuesta de Santa Ana.
- Great view of the city, Adjacent to the Hilton Garden Inn Cusco
- Iquitos Peru Temple
- 1.75 Acre Site, 20,000 square feet temple
- Site of the Secoya Ward meetinghouse, close to a military base
- Cusco Peru Temple
- Construction Updates
- Salt Lake Temple
- Highest steel pyramid beam placed on the top of the temple
- A traditional commemoration when a building tops off its height
- Usually topped out with a flag or a pine tree
- Steel pyramid will eventually support the capstone and Angel Moroni
- Stockholm Sweden Temple
- Demolition of the temple underway, closed in April 2023.
- New temple with similar design and larger Square footage will be constructed.
Preview of the fate of the Provo Temple, and eventually the Anchorage Alaska Temple
- Heber Valley Utah Temple
- Signature gathering to put referendum on ballot fails
- Group of 79 people gathered 2,724 (2,402) of the needed 3,235 signatures.
- Promises to pursue other means to push back against county’s decision
- Two lawsuits pending
- Signature gathering to put referendum on ballot fails
- Cody Wyoming Temple
- Judge Denies the request to stay the construction approval
- The neighborhood group failed to prove irreparable harm if construction proceeds.
- Temple can still be demolished in the event the lawsuit prevails.
- Judge wrote that “concerns about the temple are based on nothing more than their individual subjective opinions” that come from “just the claims of a few neighbors.”
- The Church will experience irreparable harm if there is a stay due to the expense of delaying construction, storing the modules, and the impinging of religious liberty if church members can’t worship freely.
- Judge Denies the request to stay the construction approval
- Salt Lake Temple
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other Christians have always shared a fundamental belief in the connection between personal salvation and the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. While having faith in and experiencing the atonement of Christ remains a core tenet for Latter-day Saints, some thinkers have in recent decades reconsidered traditional understandings of atonement.
In Latter-day Saint Perspectives on Atonement, Deidre Nicole Green and Eric D. Huntsman edit a collection that brings together multiple and diverse approaches to thinking about Latter-day Saint views on this foundational area of theology. The essayists draw on and go beyond a wide range of perspectives, classical atonement theories, and contemporary reformulations of atonement theory. The first section focuses on scriptural and historical foundations while the second concentrates on theological explorations. Together, the contributors evaluate what is efficacious and ethical in the Latter-day Saint outlook and offer ways to reconceive those views to provide a robust theological response to contemporary criticisms about atonement.
Deidre Nicole Green is Assistant Professor of Latter-day Saint/Mormon Studies at the GTU, where she offers courses on Christian theology and philosophy of religion. Her research focuses on constructive feminist theology and philosophy of religion, drawing on the thought of Søren Kierkegaard to respond to contemporary issues in these disciplines. She is co-editor with Eric D. Huntsman of Latter-day Saint Perspectives on Atonement. Prior to joining the GTU in 2022, Green was a postdoctoral researcher at the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, Brigham Young University. She has held research fellowships in Copenhagen and Zürich and conducted ethnographic research in Botswana, Rwanda, and South Africa.
Eric D. Huntsman received his BA in Classical Greek and Latin from Brigham Young University and his MA and PhD in Ancient History from the University of Pennsylvania. He joined the BYU faculty in 1994 in Classics and Ancient History, and then transferred to Religious Education in 2003, becoming a full professor of Ancient Scripture in 2015. From 2012 to 2012, he served as the coordinator of the Ancient Near Eastern Studies program in the Kenndy Center, and he has been serving as an associate director for academics at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies since 2022. His publications focus on the New Testament Gospels, especially John, and on the Infancy and Passion Narratives (that is, Christmas and Easter!). Eric serves in the Provo Temple and sings with the Tabernacle Choir, and he and his wife Elaine are the parents of two children, Rachel and Samuel.
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Articles of News Below, but First: ANNOUNCING THE CULTURAL HALL BOOK CLUB!Our first meeting will be via Zoom in April, specific date TBD.
That means you have plenty of time to read the book and get ready!
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At the heart of the gospel is a radical message of hope: we are capable of unlimited development, of becoming even as Christ is. But what does this path of transformation look like and feel like in practice? For centuries, so much of Christianity has focused on what to believe. Thomas McConkie redirects this conversation to the simple but potent practices we can engage in body, heart, mind and spirit—awakening us to a greater measure of the Sacred right here and now. “At-one-ment” becomes a spiritual reality in which we can all participate, not just a historical event in which a select few believe.
In a clear and elegant sequence, McConkie describes ancient and modern approaches to awakening the mind, purifying the heart and healing the body, as well as common challenges that come up along the way. Whatever the reader’s personal beliefs, this book is intended to complement their worldview and provide practical, actionable steps toward realizing a greater fullness of all that they are meant to become.
Thomas has visited The Hall before! Check him out in Ep 246
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Now for Articles of News!
- Utah Jazz trades have unintended consequences
- Former BYU runners smash Olympic marathon trials
- Conner Mantz on Instagram
- Clayton Young on Instagram
- Wall Street Journal article on marathon trials for Paris Olympics
- Utah company provides thousands of white shirts for missionaries in Zimbabwe
- DACA recipient who was stuck in Mexico now home in Utah
- Church helps build nursing and midwifery center in Kurdistan
- The Church and World Food Program collaborate in the Caribbean
- College Football Hall of Fame honors Black 14
- Beast is teaming up with JustServe
- Be one of millions to follow T-Series on YouTube
- Find volunteer opportunities through JustServe.org
- James The Mormon Ep. 214
- JTM is at a creative crossroads
- Ridge Akonis released after causing fatal crash in Japan
- Josh Holt Ep. 421 and 422
- Utah men charged with 40 felonies in church burglaries
- Friend to Friend with President and Sister Oakes coming March 9
- Mormon Stories podcast sort of apologizes for detailing Church activities of same-sex couple
- Charlie Bird Ep. 428
- Get Expanding the Boarders of Zion by Charlie Bird
- Watch Charlie Bird dance with the Cougarettes as Cosmo
- Jared Bridegan’s ex-wife has been charged with plotting murder
- Elder Holland speaks at funeral of Kristen Kate Beagley
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After his long and successful career as a coach and a high school administrator, Mark Hugentobler was “sentenced” to prison by his local school board. He became academy principal within the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison, Utah. Arriving at the “Island of Misfit Toys” he soon recognized that his perceptions of the prison system were completely inaccurate. He found a world without hope. He came to realize that the Department of Corrections was not, as most people think, doing all they could to help “correct” inmates. It became clear that the system was dysfunctional and was in fact helping inmates become better criminals rather than helping them become better people. He came to realize that most of those incarcerated there would readily receive help and wanted to change but could only do so by exercising extreme personal effort, overcoming countless obstacles present in the current system.
He soon identified the vast, unexplored opportunities to help inmates: providing hope and purpose through education. He also gained the viewpoint of seeing prison life through an inmate’s eye, realizing the true story of life behind bars. During his eight years “down” he saw enrollment in the prison academy jump from 200 to nearly 1,200 students and enacted, firsthand, a model of the change that is possible in a broken system. If only someone would listen.
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George Handley is a professor of Interdisciplinary Humanities at Brigham Young University. His training is in Comparative Literature, focusing on the literatures of the Americas. His publications include two books on inter-american themes: “Postslavery Literatures in the Americas” (Virginia 2000), which is a study of the representation of slavery and family history in novels from the U.S. and the Caribbean, and “New World Poetics: Nature and the Adamic Imagination of Whitman, Neruda and Walcott” (Georgia, 2007), which is a critique of the imagination of nature in inter-american poetry. (hum.byu.edu)
In George’s most recent book, Lowell L. Bennion: A Mormon Educator, he examines Bennion’s work against the background of a changing institution that once welcomed his common-sense articulation of LDS ideas and values but became discomfited by how his thought cast doubt on the Church’s beliefs about race and other issues. (press.uillinois.edu) Handley and his wife, Amy, have four children and live in Provo.
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- Emily Belle Freeman Ep. 167
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- Learning to Like Life: A Tribute to Lowell Bennion by George Handley
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- Associated Press story about Elder Kearon
- Deseret News story about Elder Kearon
- Victor Wembanyama’s favorite author is Brandon Sanderson
- 5 BYU women’s soccer players selected in NWSL draft
- Ken Niumatalolo named head coach at San Jose
- What Is “Meet the Mormons?”
- “Thumb Follow Me” on YouTube
- Why Jack Barlow’s mission was delayed
- Davis Archuleta lands memoir deal with Dey Street Books
- David Archuleta Ep. 467
- Kristin Stewart thinks Twilight is “such a gay movie”
- How football and faith have come together for Michigan lineman
- Vacant (maybe) haunted (maybe?) Orem home burned down
- Elder Renlund visits Cambodia, announces donation for heart hospital
- Local RS group leaves winter clothing in Central Park
- Virtual FSY sessions available for youth in US and Canada
- Video: Truth and Distortion: The Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt Story
- Former Church leader sentenced for enticing teen girl from congregation
- Davis schools retain Book of Mormon as lawmakers mull new rules for pulling books
- Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wishes there were a shorter way to say member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Darren Parry is the Chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the American West Heritage Center, the Utah State Museum board, and he serves on the Advisory Board of the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He teaches Native American History at Utah State University.
Darren is working to create the Boa Ogoi [Big River] Cultural Interpretive Center, an educational center that will share the story of the Bear River Massacre.
2 On January 29, 1863, the U.S. Army attacked the Shoshone encamped at the Bear River, near present-day Preston, Idaho, and slaughtered 250 to 500 Shoshone people, including women and children. Public reports of this massacre were officially given by the U.S. Army and by Latter-day Saint settlers, but the Shoshone survivors also kept a history. (byustudies.byu..edu)
Darren is the author of The Bear River Massacre: A Shoshone History, available in paperback and on kindle.
If you would like to reach out to Bro. Parry, you can email him at darren.parry@utah.edu.
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- Top Whatever of 2023 Ep. 755
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- Community of Christ calls first-ever female prophet-president
- Utah Area Genesis Group
- YM General Presidency launches new social media channels (Thanks, Pres. Freeman!)
- New leadership in the Presidency of the Seventy
- Musicians invited to submit covers for “Come, Follow Me” song of the week
- Listen to Songs of Devotion
- New managing director for Church communication
- The Sherinians Ep. 68
- A Reddit rabbit hole about Aaron Sherinian and pronouns
- West End Collegiate Church housing Church congregation for 3 years
- West End becoming a multi-faith, multi-use center
- You won’t believe the Tabernacle Choir’s most popular song!!!!
- Has Mormon Church LOST Utah???
- Relief Society birthday devotional March 17
- Watch the Worldwide Relief Society Devotional
- Utah brewery discontinues beer after trademark complaint
- Church implements maternal and newborn care project in Sierra Leone
- Church celebrates 20th anniversary of Accra Ghana Temple
- New gate plans will block pedestrian traffic overnight
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In his new book, Mike seeks out the gospel principles to be found in cinema. There are topics and quotes from sci-fi, romance, thrillers, the classics, action films, westerns, and more. Although a compilation of wonderful quotes is certainly enjoyable and entertaining, it’s the thoughtful commentary tying it all together with gospel insights that completes the book’s purpose.
Mike Winder is the author of 14 published books and holds an Honors BA in History and an MBA from the University of Utah. Active in public affairs, Mike served four years as a West Valley City Councilman, four years as West Valley City Mayor, and six years as a legislator in the Utah House of Representatives. Today, Mike Winder is city manager of Millcreek, Utah, and involved with the boards of both Friends of Traditional Banking and St. Mark’s Hospital.
Mike and his sweetheart Karyn just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They are the proud parents of four: Jessica (married to Cory Lee), Michael, John, and Grace—the latter whom helped her dad as the research assistant for this book.
Grace Winder is a high honor roll student at Granger High School taking AP and Concurrent Enrollment classes. Co-captain of the Granger Swim Team, she is also on the Varsity Track Team and a member of West Valley City’s Youth City Council. Grace’s hobbies include piano playing, singing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She also takes care of her two bunnies, Daisy and Stormy, whom she loves dearly.
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- Temple Rededication
- St George Utah Temple – #1
- Presided by President Jeffery Holland on December 10th.
- Joined by Son, Matthew Holland, Gerald Causse, Kevin Duncan, and Brian Taylor
- Presiden Holland was baptized in the temple baptismal font, as well as endowed and sealed to the late Patricia Holland.
- Rededicatory prayer – All temple dedicatory prayers are published in the Church News. Look up specific ones the dedicatory prayers of every temple at churchofjesuschristtemples.org
- Temple Dedications Announced
- Urdaneta Philippines Temple
- Open House: March 15-30, 2024
- Dedication: April 28th by Dallin Oaks
- Third in the Philippines, 10 more are planned.
- Announced in 2010, It took 13 years, 6th months to compete
- 5th longest temple to complete.
- Puebla Mexico Temple
- Open House: March 29th to April 20, 2024
- Dedication: May 19th by Gerrit Gong
- 14th in Mexico, 9 more are planned.
- Layton Utah Temple
- Open House: April 19th to June 1, 2024
- Dedication: June 16th by David Bednar
- 20th in Utah, total of 28.
- Urdaneta Philippines Temple
- Temple Sites Announced
- McKinney Texas Temple
- Announced in October 2022 as the Prosper Texas Temple
- 8.16 acre site on Stacey Road in Fairview Texas
- Located across the street from the City of Allen.
- Stiffed Mayor in Prosper and Fairview?
- Multi-story temple of 44,000 sq. ft.
- Will likely be sandwiched between two christian churches
- Vacant property on the corner owned by Twin Creeks Church of Christ – who has a church in Allen close to an LDS chapel.
- Antananarivo Madagascar Temple
- 10 acre site
- Meetinghouse for the Ambohijanahary and Ambohimanarina Wards.
- Located next to the U.S. Embassy
- 10,000 sq. ft. single level Temple with a Patron housing and Arrival facilities
- Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple
- 5 acre site on Rosario Limketkai Avenue
- Down the road from the Limketkai Center Mall
- Church has posted signs on the site since at least september 2022
- Site Clearing as occurred this year
- 18,499 sq. ft. two-story temple (Similar to Davao)
- Announced in April 2018 (First batch of announcements by RMN)
- Birmingham England Temple
- 2.7 acre site in Birmingham (Royal Sutton Coldfield)
- Site of a the Wylde Green meetinghouse and England Birmingham Mission Offices
- 10,000 sq. ft single story temple (Small for the UK)
- McKinney Texas Temple
- Temple Renderings Released
- Londrina Brazil Temple & Ribeirão Prêto Temple
- Twin looking modern designs with granite exterior
- Slightly different steeples and details
- Bakersfield California Temple
- Spanish Mission style of cream color stone with terracotta roof
- Similar style as McAllen, Yorba Linda, Fort Worth, Tampa.
- Londrina Brazil Temple & Ribeirão Prêto Temple
- Temple Groundbreaking Announced
- Knoxville Tennessee Temple
- January 27, 2024
- Elder Shayne M. Bowen Presiding
- Knoxville Tennessee Temple
- New Missionary Training Center Campus Announced
- Thailand MTC in Bangkok
- Located within the Annex Building located behind the new Bangkok Thailand Temple
- Missionary Training in Thai, English, and Russian.
- MTC will be one of 10 operating MTCs.
- Thailand MTC in Bangkok
- Construction Updates
- Salt Lake Temple and Temple Square
- New Areas opening and Closing
- Opening:
- January 6th: Full Church office Building Plaza, North Main street Plaza, Northwest plaza (north of tabernacle, new restroom building) Full Main Street Plaza (February)
- 92 Flag poles, with 91 flags from the official U.N. Recognized countries. (rotating every three months placed alphabetical)
- Closing
- Assembly Hall limited renovation.
- Bonus: Church confirms authenticity of leaked ambitions Temple Square concept plans to the Salt Lake Tribune
- Managua Nicaragua Temple
- Local Media coverage the construction progress of the temple.
- 10 minute segment detailing the temple construction and the church in Nicaragua.
- Heber Valley Utah Temple
- Dark Skies group attempting to gather 3,200 signatures over 40 days to bring the issue onto the ballton next november.
- Cody Wyoming
- Judge denies including additional email evidence in lawsuit.
- Says the emails are not required to further their argument based on the application of legal tests.
- Judge denies including additional email evidence in lawsuit.
- Salt Lake Temple and Temple Square
- Temple Vandalism
- Provo Utah Temple
- Scheduled to close on February 24th.
- Last Minute attempt to save the Space Age design.
- Additional Christmas Celebrations
- Mexico City
- Idaho Falls
- Year in Review
- Dedications: 11
- Rededications: 2
- Groundbreakings: 8
- Announcements: 35 (Same as last year)
- Look at 2024
- 6 Dedications, 1 rededication scheduled
- 13 Nearing Completion
- (14 teed up for 2025, 20+ for 2026+)
- 3 renovations scheduled
- 48 temple sites announced, 48 waiting site announcements
- Bonus
- Apostle Prediction Sheet and Stats
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Joseph M. Spencer is a philosopher and an associate professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University. He is the author of seven books and dozens of articles and book chapters. He has served as the editor of The Journal of Book of Mormon Studies, the associate director of The Latter-day Saint Theology Seminar, and a vice president of The Book of Mormon Studies Association. He edits, with Matthew Bowman, the book series Introductions to Mormon Thought.” He, his wife Karen, and their five children live in Provo, Utah.
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A Word in Season: Isaiah’s Reception in the Book of Mormon
Other Titles and Topics in This Episode:An Other Approach to Isaiah Studies by Joshua Sears
The Annotated Book of Mormon by Grant Hardy
The Isaiah Problem in the Book of Mormon by Sidney Sperry (PAPER)
What is a patriarchal blessing? (CHURCH ESSAY)
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- You too can get your own free Covid tests
- Self Reliance classes offered through the Church
- Do you have thoughts on Zoom seminary?
- Mississippi ward bishop resigns from the pulpit
- 2024 mission leadership assignments announced
- 40+ people treated for carbon monoxide poisoning
- How many languages is the Book of Mormon translated into?
- Some areas of Temple Square are reopening
- Temple Square 2023 Christmas experiences
- Brandon Flowers Ep. 241
- Become a Patreon Saint!
- Brandon Flowers discusses decision to commit to faith
- Brandon Flowers and “I’m a Mormon”
- Faith is at the core of The Chosen’s Jonathon Roumie’s life, docu-series reveals
- The Chosen Docuseries: Jonathon and Jesus
- Latter-day Saints have significantly fewer student loans
- New Gospel Symbols Library available
- Church buys more land in Florida
- 81-year-old man charged with stalking Church leader
- Suspects in 10 LDS church burglaries in custody
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Emylee McIntyre is a mother, member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, podcaster, and life coach. For many years, Emylee has dealt with depression. Medication and the tools she has learned have helped her find joy and overcome many challenges. She now uses these tools to help coach others in finding joy in their lives, specializing in depression coaching for moms. (limitlessfemalecoaching.com)
Find out more about Emylee at limitlessfemale.com, and check out her podcast, Limitless Female.
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Richie T talked to fellow hosts as well as several Patreon Saints about the top stories of 2023. (Become a Patreon Saint here.)
Robert Mortensen
- How to find your 3rd cousin once removed at the grocery store
- Nate Eaton Ep. 738, 697, and 416
- East Idaho News coverage of Lori and Chad Daybell case
- Kenneth Rooks advances to steeplechase world championship finals
- How did Bro. Rooks do at the finals?
- Sarah Jane Weaver interview with Kenneth Rooks
- Church announces uniform standard for ward and stake boundaries
Aaron Ryan
- How the SEC believes the Church has billions of dollars
- Church’s statement on SEC scandal
- Church introduces background checks for leaders in the UK
- Push to require clergy to report abuse stalls in Utah
Meghan the Mitch
- Ruby Franke arrested for child abuse
- Ruby Franke to testify against Jodi Hildebrandt
- What Ashley Hatch learns from not being included in World Cup roster
- Ashley Hatch named 2021 Golden Boot winner
- In Memoriam:
- Jan 15 Mary Crandall Hales
- July 20 Patricia Terry Holland
- Oct 15 Kathleen Johnson Eyring
- Nov 12 Pres. M. Russell Ballard
- Elder Liam Mildenstein
- Douglas D. Allder
- Ric De Azevado
- Lester Bush
- Stan Ellsworth
- Linda Keith Newell
- Anne Perry
- Joan Woodbury
Annette Luthy Lyon
- Tim Ballard and Operation Underground Railroad
- Tim Ballard “erased” by Church
- Tim Ballard considered running for Senate
- Dan McClellan Data Over Dogma
- Dan McClellan on TikTok
- Episode of the Beast Ep. 666
- Data Over Dogma podcast
- Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
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- President Nelson announces 35 temples in 2023
- Church gave over $1 billion to help fight hunger and disease around the world
- Church shows increased transparency in 2023
- New missions created to accommodate rise in missionary numbers
- Church collaborates with UNICEF, other organizations
- How Church wealth is paying for temples
- Heber Valley Temple controversy
- LGBTQ Debates
- Women on and off the stand
- More transparency wanted in how church uses tithing funds
- Doctrinal Discussion: What is Adam-Ondi-Ahmen
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Top Stories per Chat GPT:
Defining the “top stories” for the LDS Church in 2023 can be subjective, as different perspectives prioritize different events. However, based on various news sources and discussions within the community, here are 10 significant stories from 2023, categorized for clarity:
Positive Developments:
- Temple Boom: President Nelson announced a staggering 35 new temple locations through the year, significantly expanding the church’s global footprint and solidifying his focus on temple worship.
- Humanitarian Aid: The church continued its robust humanitarian efforts, exceeding $1 billion in donations and impacting areas from malnutrition relief to disaster response.
- Increased Transparency: Continued historical document releases, including Spencer W. Kimball’s diaries and the final volumes of the Joseph Smith Papers, fostered greater transparency and engagement with church history.
- Missionary Success: A rise in missionary service, particularly young women, indicated renewed enthusiasm and commitment to sharing the gospel message.
- Community Outreach: Various church departments and initiatives collaborated with organizations like UNICEF, furthering interfaith dialogue and humanitarian partnerships.
Challenges and Controversies:
- Temple Costs: Leaks regarding the Pocatello Idaho Temple fueled discussions about the escalating cost of temple construction and its potential impact on other church resources.
- Heber Valley Temple Controversy: The proposed Heber Valley Temple location ignited community backlash and concerns about environmental impact and lack of local consensus.
- Social Media Debates: Issues like LGBTQ+ inclusion and women’s roles in the church continued to provoke online debate and highlight existing theological and cultural tensions.
- Media Scrutiny: Church policies and practices faced increased scrutiny from mainstream media outlets, prompting ongoing dialogues on transparency and public relations.
- Doctrinal Discussions: Internal discussions on interpretations of church doctrine, particularly surrounding the Adam-ondi-Ahman site and other historical topics, continued to evolve and challenge members’ perspectives.
It’s important to remember that these are just a selection of significant stories, and various individuals within the church might prioritize them differently. The key is to approach these topics with critical thinking, openness to diver
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- Tim Ballard responds to lawsuits, says plaintiff stole data
- Utah no longer a majority Mormon state
- You can now see images of the original manuscript of the Book of Mormon
- The Church owns $2 billion of US farmland
- Ruby Franke allegedly kept money earned from Vlog from her kids
- Ruby Franke pleads guilty to child abuse
- David man who threatened to kill mom argues his charges
- Roseanne Barr talks about Mormons and mysteries with Tucker Carlson
- Discussing Women on or off the stand
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Jane Saavedra lives in Elko, Nevada with her husband and three children. One of her sons is, in Jane’s words (which is a great term), medically complicated. He was born with Crouzon Syndrome, which is a genetic syndrome where the seams of the skull fuse abnormally (chop.edu)
Jane’s sister Kim recommended Richie talk with Jane, as she is a wonderful example of perserverance, kindness, and acceptance the differences in others.
Richie and Jane discuss the need for kindness, acceptance, discussing with children in primary and at home the need for openly discussing differences and welcoming others.
What is Crouzon Syndrome?
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Ross Palfreyman is an author, a natural storyteller, and a former attorney who has taken a lifetime of faith and biblical study and turned it toward an important and timely reflection on the role of service and joy in our lives. In his book, Joy in the Brambles, Ross shows us how to navigate the dense thickets of choices we are faced with day to day. He gives us a compass that points us toward joy as our sacred connection to God and shows us that joy consists in service and an orientation toward others.
LINKS:Website: http://Lebsockventures.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
Facebook: Ross H Palfreyman
Instagram: Instagram (@rhpalfreyman)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rssross-palfreyman-192b469/
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Articles of News 12.6.2023 Russ
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- No-cost Church magazines now available in the Pacific area
- Check out the picture of Prosper’s new football stadium
- McKinney Texas Temple site announced
- BYU football service opportunities showcased
- Kevin Franke, husband of Ruby Franke, files for divorce
- Light the World Giving Machines light up Times Square
- Prager U asked who a modern-day prophet was; Saints responded
- McKay Coppins Ep. 384 & Ep. 749
- “Romney: A Reckoning” by McKay Coppins
- 5-year old raped in Arizona
- AP News: Recordings show how Church protects itself from child sex abuse
- After fire destroys Salvation Army unit, Church steps in to help
- Church provides Chicago residents with warm clothes
- Apostate Cigars draws from symbols and stories from the Book of Mormon
- Elder Kearon called as newest apostle
- Let us know your nickname thoughts
- Update on the Giving Machines
- Native American Museum returns Church’s $2 million gift
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- Lisa Barlow’s son of RHWOSL hospitalized on his mission
- Video of superfast Gatlin Bair, Schools offer to fund mission for Gatlin Bair
- Hard work paying off for former USU basketball player
- Jimmer wins 2023 3×3 male athlete of the year
- Kade Madsen steps away from professional bull riding to serve mission
- Final Book of Mormon videos being released in 2024
- Darin Scott Ep. 745
- “The Oath” shows that Mormon movies still have a lot of growing to do
- First meetinghouse dedicated in Angola
- How the Church is responding to the tornados in Tennessee
- New Stake created in Sierra Leone
- New MTC being created in Thailand
- Lloyd Newell leaves Music & the Spoken Word to serve mission
- Greg Olsen sells rights to Deseret Book
- Kiritabi High School graduates celebrate life centered in Christ
- Elder Renlund shares the miracle of Elder Holland’s recovery
- St. George Temple re-dedicatory prayer
- See Elder Renlund’s post on Instagram
- Ruby Franke pleads guilty to child abuse
- Under the Influence podcast and Ruby Franke
- Buzzfeed article about Ruby Franke
- Provo Temple windows smashed, suspect arrested
- Mormon Family Proud OINKS (one income, nine kids)
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Pastor Jeff
Jeff McCullough is an Evangelical pastor who has spent the last year learning everything there is to know about Latter-day Saints and the Church. (Sarah Griffin, LDS Living)
Pastor Jeff created a YouTube channel to chronicle his journal called Hello Saints. On his YouTube page, Jeff says that his channel is devoted to fighting criticism with curiosity as he invites dialogue between Christians and Mormons. Are Mormons Christians? What do Christians and Latter-day Saints agree and disagree about? (YouTube.com/hellosaints)
Pastor Jeff released his first video in March of 2022. To his surprise (but not his wife’s) his videos now receive hundreds of thousands of views. To continue his journey, Jeff and his family have moved to Utah, and feels that his work is far from done. “Until and unless I feel that more people are getting in the game to maintain this space and to build bridges, I want to remain here. . . . I really feel that the ability to courageously and patiently stand in tension is so critical for truly meaningful relationships and a pursuit of truth,” Jeff says. “I think that’s where God works.” (LDS Living)
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McKay Coppins
McKay Coppins is a staff writer at The Atlantic where he covers politics, religion, and national affairs. He is the author of The Wilderness: Deep Inside the Republican Party’s Combative, Contentious, Chaotic Quest to Take Back the White House, a book about the battle for the future of the Republican Party, and he has been a visiting fellow at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics. He won the Aldo Beckman Award from the White House Correspondents Association for his coverage of the Trump presidency, and the Wilbur Award for religion journalism. He lives near Washington, DC, with his wife and children. (Simonandschuster.com) He was previously a reporter for BuzzFeed News, where he covered two presidential campaigns, and Newsweek, where he co-authored a cover story on Mitt Romney and Mormonism. (isoj.org)
About the Book Romney: A Reckoning:
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Few figures in American politics have seen more and said less than Mitt Romney. An outspoken dissident in Donald Trump’s GOP, he has made headlines in recent years for standing alone against the forces he believes are poisoning the party he once led. Romney was the first senator in history to vote to remove from office a president of his own party. When that president’s supporters went on to storm the U.S. Capitol, Romney delivered a thundering speech from the Senate floor accusing his fellow Republicans of stoking insurrection. Despite these moments of public courage, Romney has shared very little about what he’s witnessed behind the scenes over his three decades in politics—in GOP cloakrooms and caucus lunches, in his private meetings with Donald Trump and his family, in his dealings with John McCain, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Mitch McConnell, Joe Manchin, and Kyrsten Sinema. Now, exclusively for this biography, Romney has provided a window to his most private thoughts.
Based on dozens of exclusive interviews with Romney, his family, and his inner circle as well as hundreds of pages of his personal journals and private emails, this in-depth portrait by award-winning journalist McKay Coppins shows a public servant authentically wrestling with the choices he has made over his career. In lively, revelatory detail, the book traces Romney’s early life and rise through the ranks of a fast-transforming Republican Party, and exposes how a trail of seemingly small compromises by political leaders has led to a crisis in democracy.
Ultimately, Romney: A Reckoning is a redemptive story about a flawed politician who summoned his moral courage just as fear and divisiveness were overtaking American life. (mckayaldencoppins.com)
Romney: A Reckoning by McKay Coppins
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- Temple Dedication
- Okinawa Japan Temple – #186
- November 12, 2023 by Gary Stevenson
- One dedicatory Session in Japanese, one in English
- Stevenson has lived 9 years in Japan
- 2 years as missionary (Fukuoka and Okinawa)
- 3 Years as mission president (Nagoya)
- 4 years in Asia North Area Presidency (Tokyo)
- Smallest Temple District in the Church
- One stake, one district (English)
- 12 congregations of 2000 regularly attending members (Total of 5,500 members – 36%)
- Members have visited the Temples in Laie, Tokyo, Fukuoka
- Focus on healing after WWII
- Stevenson Video: Culture of Temples in Japan
- November 12, 2023 by Gary Stevenson
- Okinawa Japan Temple – #186
- Open House and Rededication Announced
- Manti Utah Temple
- Open House – March 14th to April 5, 2024
- Media Day – March 11th
- Rededication – April 21, 2024
- Manti Utah Temple
- Temple Groundbreaking
- Kaohsiung Taiwan Temple
- November 25th presided by Benjamin M. Z. Tai, Asia Area president.
- Mayor of the Niaosong District attended
- Second temple in Taiwan after Taipei in 1984
- Kaohsiung Taiwan Temple
- Temple Site Locations Announced
- Toluca Mexico Temple
- 5 acre site at the corner of Calle Guadalupe Victoria and Uruapan in Metepec (Pueblo Magico)
- Single Story Temple of 19,000 square feet. Next to TecMilenio University.
- First temple in the State of Mexico (largest state)
- Tabernacle Choir and Elder Bednar have visited Toluca this year.
- João Pessoa Brazil Temple
- 4 acre site at corner of Rua Paulino Pinto and Avenida Ministro José Américo de Almeida in the Cabo Branco neighborhood.
- Adjacent to a River, surrounded by tall buildings, a few blocks to the beach.
- 18,850 Square feet temple
- Toluca Mexico Temple
- Temple Rendering Released
- Barcelona Spain Temple
- Two-story, 27,500-square-foot temple
- Sandstone colored temple with pointed arches and quatrefoil textures, topped with a cupola – Gothic and Moorish themes.
- Holiness to the Lord House of the Lord written first in Catalan and then in Spanish.
- Barcelona Spain Temple
- New Temple Visitors’ center
- Nauvoo Illinois
- City Council votes to approve site plan for new visitors’ center.
- When design work is finished, the church will return to the council.
- Located across and in between the temple and Catholic Church.
- Nauvoo Illinois
- Approval Process
- Heber Valley Utah Temple
- Amended Lawsuit accusing county of breaking open records laws.
- Efforts to gather signatures to create a referendum to put the temple’s approval on the ballot.
- Cody Wyoming
- More Lawsuit drama
- Arguments about adding evidence to the lawsuit that could shift the outcome
- The public records request was 72 days overdue.
- More Lawsuit drama
- Heber Valley Utah Temple
- Groundbreaking?
- Austin Texas Temple
- Anticipated construction to start in June 2024, 2 year construction time.
- Austin Texas Temple
- Open Houses
- Orem Utah Temple ongoing (til December 16th)
- Shuttle system from four different parking lots
- No explanation video before tour.
- St George Utah Temple concludes
- 670,000 individuals took a tour.
- Centenarian couple tours the temple on the last day of the open house
- At 102 and 101, the couple was sealed in the temple 80 years ago (1943)
- Rededication on December 10th.
- President Jeffery Holland will preside over the rededication
- Church News Podcast: Legacy of St George Temple
- Completed in 6 years (could work in winter)
- Temple dedicated in phases as it was complete to begin ordinances.
- Orem Utah Temple ongoing (til December 16th)
- Apostles Dedicating Temples
- Nelson – 3 dedications, 3 rededications
- Oaks – 3 dedications, 2 rededications
- Ballard – 1 dedication, 3 rededications
- Holland – 1 rededication
- Eyring – 8 dedications, 8 rededication
- Uchtdorf – 11 dedications, 3 rededications
- Bednar – 4 dedications
- Cook – 2 dedications, 1 rededications
- Christofferson – 2 dedication, 1 rededication
- Andersen – 3 dedications
- Rasband – 2 dedications
- Stevenson – 3 dedications
- Renlund – 2 dedications
- Gong – 1 dedication, 1 rededication
- Soares – 3 dedications
- Christmas light displays at temples
- Hamilton New Zealand
- Manila Philippines
- Oakland California
- Events at Temple Hill
- Mesa Arizona
- 200 Nativity Displays at the visitors center.
- Washington D.C
- Dale Renlund and Philippines embassy official participate in lighting event.
- Temple Square
- What do expect with construction
- National Survey
- Four temples on the 20 most “Peaceful” tourist places in the U.S.
- Based on Trip Advisor Reviews using the word “Peaceful”
- 4) Idaho Falls
- 11) Oakland
- 13) St George
- 16) Mesa
- Recommendation
- Angels and Seer Stones Podcast
- Episode 11: Jesus appears in the Temple
- Angels and Seer Stones Podcast
- Extra
- Updates for requirements for creating or changing unit boundaries.
- Requirements are uniform for every country.
- Updates for requirements for creating or changing unit boundaries.
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Leah Sottile is the author of When the Moon Turns to Blood: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell and a Story of Murder, Faith and End Times. As a freelance journalist, her features, profiles, investigations and
essays have been published by the Washington Post, The New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, Outside, The Atlantic and High Country News.
She is the host of the podcasts Burn Wild and Two Minutes Past Nine, produced with the BBC, and the National Magazine Award-nominated series Bundyville.
Sottile’s National Magazine Award-nominated Bundyville podcast is paired with a textual longform journalism version at Longreads.com and was produced in collaboration with Longread and Oregon Public Broadcasting.
Both the podcast and textual version of Bundyville investigate conflicts over public lands in the American West, federal jursidiction over them, the Bundy ranching family’s involvement in a 2014 armed standoff with federal officials in Nevada and the 2016 armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon, and the myriad cast of associated characters in the world of patriot, milita, anti-government, religious, and state-seperatist movements.
Leah got her start the music editor for the Spokane Washington alt-weekly newspaper The Inlander, where she won the 2011-2012 Mental Health Reporting award. (Leah Sottile – Wikipedia) She has since had her investigations and essays have been featured by the Washington Post, The New York Times Magazine, Playboy, Outside, The Atlantic, Vice and several others. She is currently the T. Anthony Pollner Distinguished Professor at the University of Montana School of Journalism. (reddcenter.byu.edu)
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Opening Exercises
- Email us!
- Discussion connecting Elder Ballard and Tim Ballard
- Latter-day Saint Chapels Around the World Daily Facebook page
- Church denounces Tim Ballard’s “morally unacceptable” activities
- John Buck Ep. 83
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- Episode For The Lifers Ep.737
- Hidden True Crime on YouTube
Lighter News
- Missionaries help fight childhood hunger during Thanksgiving service project
- “The Mansion” by Henry Van Dyke
- The First Presidency’s 2023 Christmas message
- What can you do at Temple Square while it’s under construction?
- Tabernacle Choir Tabernacle Choir 2023 Christmas Concert
- Tabernacle Choir 2022 Christmas Concert available for purchase
- Bells at Temple Square holiday concert cancelled
- Music & the Spoken Word schedule
- Keith McMullin to retire as head of Deseret Management Corp.
- 2023 Light the World initiative invites all to Let Your Light Shine (in)
- Contribute to the daily conversation about Light the World on Facebook
- Passing of Pres. Ballard ends 6th longest leadership tenure in church history
- Jeffrey R. Holland called as new acting president of the quorum of the 12 apostles
- Nelson extends invitations to enroll in seminary and institute
- BYU has a Jewish quarterback
- BYUI student creates Strive the Podcast
- President Freeman and Sister Dennis complete 10 day ministry in Africa
- How the church is making its meetinghouses more water-wise
- Giving Machines begin, with the help of celebrities
Heavier News
- Fire at historic Chevy Chase chapel
- History of the Singing Mormon Mothers
- 5 women accusing Tim Ballard speak out in video
- David Archuleta says friends are ‘cold to him’ one year later
- Shanna Gardner-Fernandez hires new attorney
- Ex scout leader sentenced for raping children
- Bond set for Cape Coral member accused of sexual battery
- Arizona judge tossed out suit vs the church for not reporting confessed sex abuse
- Let us know your knowledge of reporting abuse
- Rise Up Children’s Choir preforms Killer’s Song
- Church sued of how it uses tithing
- Church is the largest land owner in Nebraska
- This couple found out they were cousins…and got married anyway
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Stephen LeSueur is a former journalist, author and historian. His book “The 1838 Mormon War in Missouri” won the John Whitmer Historical Association award for best book in 1987.
Stephen worked for over five years as the editor of “Washington Technology,” and is a former journalist for “Deseret News,” covering national security issues and the defense industry. (SteveLesueurl.com)
Stephen ‘s latest book “Life and Death on the Mormon Frontier: The Murders of Frank LeSueur and Gus Gibbons by the Wild Bunch” is now available.
“The Wild Bunch was the largest and most notorious band of outlaws in the American West. Led by two gunmen better known by their aliases, Butch Cassidy (Robert LeRoy Parker) and Kid Curry (Harvey Logan), the Wild Bunch was an informal trust of thieves and rustlers that preyed upon stagecoaches, small banks, and especially railroads from the late 1880s to the first decade of the twentieth century.”(Metmuseum.org, author unknown)
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- Hank Smith Ep. 427 and 474
- Listen to the Little Lessons podcast
- McKay Coppins Eo, 384
- President M. Russell Ballard passes
- Photo of the Ballard’s headstone
- President Ballard funeral plans
- 5 of the sweet stories from President Ballard’s ministry
- Check out the Facebook discussion
- How will a new apostle be chosen?
- Mesa Temple Christmas lights 2023
- Jesus the Christ: Mesa Arizona Easter Pageant
- Young Service Missionaries to be integrated into teaching missions
- Mum of 16 children changes 9 of their names
- Check out the Brigham Young Journals
- BYU Women’s Soccer team ranked No. 1
- 3 BYU Women’s Cross Country team competing this Saturday
- Growth and momentum of the Church Education System
- Church donates $1 Million to hurricane relief in Acapulco
- Church joins Muslim communities in peace-building in West Africa
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Gerrit Dirkmaat is an associate professor of Church History and doctrine at Brigham Young University. He has worked as a writer and historian for the church history department, working on the Joseph Smith Papers. In addition to his work for BYU and on various journals and academic boards, Gerrit hosts a church history podcast called “Standard of Truth,”
Click here to read “The Standard of Truth” quote by Joseph Smith.
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Gerrit Dirkmaat and Michael Hubbard McKay authored “From Darkness Unto Light: Joseph Smith’s Transalation and Publication of the Book of Mormon”.
Gerrit is well versed in The Council of Fifty; minutes from these meetings are included in The Joseph Smith Papers.
Volume I of The Brigham Young Journals is now available.
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- Rates of Syphilis have raised by 800% in Salt Lake County
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- Elder Ballard accused of sharing info with Tim Ballard
- Church responds to Tim Ballard accusations
- Russell Brunson on Patreon Saints Facebook Group
- Russell Brunson Ep. 595
- Lynne M. Jackson to Keynote at Rootstech2024
- Register now for Rootstech 2024
- Church launches global effort to nourish (and strengthen)) children
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- Church statement on hunanitarian aid in the Middle East
- BYU testing ways to prevent PTSD before it starts
- Man behind AP African American studies
- President Nelson shares health update
- Update on Pres. Ballards health
- What percentage of Boise Idaho is Mormon?
- Who is the largest land owner in Florida?
- LDS singer goes viral for jazzy gospel music
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Dustin Grabau serves Wasatch County as the County Manager. After graduating from BYU with a master’s in public administration, Dustin was employed by Provo City. After completing a six-year tenure there ending as the Budget Officer, he joined Wasatch County in 2019 as the Assistant County Manager. After serving as the Interim County Manager for six months, he was appointed the County Manager in January 2022. Dustin and his wife are from Houston, Texas, and now reside in Heber City with their five children.Dustin’s email is DGrabau@wasatch.utah.gov.The post 740 AoN Heber Valley Temple Decision appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
- New Missions Announced for 2024
- 36 Additional Missions to be organized
- Necessitated by an Increase in Missionaries since the Pandemic
- 2021 – 56,000
- 2022 – 62,500
- 2023 – 73,000
- Largest increase of new missions since 2013 when 58 were announced
- Total of 405 missions (85,000 serving in 2014), 411 in 2015.
- Missions net decline from 2018 to 2020
- Increase the total of missions to 450 – most at any time.
- Average missionaries in Mission 210 (2014) to 160 (2024)
- 6 previously closed missions will be reopened
- Modesto, Tallahassee, SLC East, Sendai, Hamburg, Porto
- Missions with Large Geographies being divided
- Missoula, El Paso, Charleston, Manaus South, Cochabamba South, La Serena, Tecuman, Mexicali, Antananarivo
- New Missions for Large Populations
- Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Nairobi, Port Harcourt, Lima Northeast (7th mission), Dallas (4th), Henderson (3rd), Santo Domingo (3rd), Quito West (3rd), Puebla East (3rd), Accra (3rd), Kinshasa (3rd)
- Most new missions in Africa for one year, many in outlying areas
- Bo, Takoradi, Calabar, Kolwezi
- Utah county – at least 1 companionship per stake
- Saratoga Spring, Spanish Fork
- 3 new in the Philippines (now 26 missions)
- Brazil up to 37, Mexico up to 34.
- Matt Martinich’s analysis of impact of birth rates on missionary numbers.
- Necessitated by an Increase in Missionaries since the Pandemic
- 36 Additional Missions to be organized
- Mail Bag
- Missoula Montana Temple
- Colorado Spring Colorado Temple
- Recommendation
- Angles and Seer Stones Podcast
- Episode 11: Jesus appears in the Temple
- Angles and Seer Stones Podcast
- Temple Open House
- Lima Perú Los Olivos Temple
- Media day on November 6th
- Open House November 10th to December 9th
- Third City in the World to have two temples in its boundaries
- After South Jordan and Provo. Will be followed by St George, Guatemala City, São Paulo, Mexico City, Santiago
- 49 Stakes in the Lima Metro Area
- First temple located in La Molina, this temple is in San Martín de Porres (not Los Olivos). But olive trees in gardens
- Temple Design
- Two-story, 47k sq. ft, white granite, simple art deco design.
- First large temple design to not have an angel Moroni in many decades.
- At the time the lack of Moroni was attributed to the absence of a tower. There was no tower because the temple looked very tall next to the buildings around it (semiurban feel)
- At the time it was described as harkening back to the Cardston/Laie/Mesa style with flat roofs. Similar to Solomons’s Temple.
- Nearly all parking underground, two housing buildings, Olive Trees in the Gardens – former site of a Meetinghouse and institute building.
- Interior Photos Released
- Baptismal Font appears to be the first perfectly square font
- Stained Glass with cantuta flower (climbing trumpet, national flower) and abstract tendril with leaves.
- Central staircase in the center of the temple, cherry wood doors and millwork.
- Pink and green flowers and olive branches on the ceilings
- Lima Perú Los Olivos Temple
- Temple Site Revealed
- Viña del Mar Chile Temple
- Temple site announced in the downtown area.
- Current site of the Viña del Mar stake center and mission offices.
- Located next to the Museo de Artes Decorativas Palacio Rioja
- Follow up: Winchester Virginia Temple
- Temple site was purchased for $9,887,000
- Viña del Mar Chile Temple
- Temple Rendering Released
- Grand Rapids Michigan Temple
- Site announced last year – former Christ Community Church location
- First building footprint of this type in the U.S.
- Grand Rapids Michigan Temple
- Temple President Announced
- Deseret Peak Utah Temple
- Kenneth Lee Hale and Jennie Williamson Hale of Grantsville
- Deseret Peak Utah Temple
- Construction/Approval Process
- Heber Valley Utah Temple
- Court dismisses Lawsuit from dark skies group
- Wasatch County Manager says the temple received no special treatment
- Final Public Wasatch County Council meeting held on November 8th.
- Plans were unanimously approved by the county council.
- Heber Valley Utah Temple
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Missing teen Blaze Thibaudeau has been found safe: A 16-year-old boy from Arizona was found safe with his mother, uncle, and sister in Alaska.
READ: Ben Thibaudeau’s court filing to gain custody of his son
Doomsday family from Arizona last seen in Idaho with teen
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Articles of News 11.01.2023
- Brother Kyle’s wedding video & Meg Cook, the photographer/videographer behind it.
- Get Annette Luthy Lyon’s latest book!
- Follow us on YouTube!
- Let Richie know your thoughts on his life choices!
- Peter Breinholt Ep. 6 and 252
- Follow us on Facebook!
- Interesting article on President Nelson’s net worth
- President Nelson donates medical journals to the U of U
- Church creates new stake in Cote d’Ivoire
- Schools near Maui burn zone are reopening
- Lahaina parent reflects on youth returning to school
- What costume did Tom Holmoe conjure up this year?
- Former UVU administrator charged with fraud
- “Sticky Shoe Theater” in American Fork has new owners
- What are Mama Dragons?
- Meet the Dragon Dads
- Wendy Montgomery, Mama Dragon, Ep. 120
- One hour of church Christmas Eve
- Tabernacle Choir to make first trip to the Philippines
- Hidden True Crime on YouTube
- Lauren Matthias Johnson, OG Cultural Hall host, Ep. 1 and 399
- Who is Julie Rowe?
- Join us on Patreon!!
- Find Leah Sottile podcasts
- Find Leah Sottile books including the one about the Daybell case, When the Moon Turns to Blood
- ‘Theology, Fantasy, and the Imagination’ book now available
- Canadian Kels on TikTok, maker of cool spreadsheets, on MLMs & weird naming like Utahns
- C.S. Lewis books official site
- BYU Jerusalem Center students returned home
- Eric Huntsman Ep. 310
- Church could be worth $1 Trillion by 2044
- Speaker Richie T. at Sunstone
- Lavina Fielding Anderson passes away
- Watch Keep Sweet Pray & Obey on Netflix
- “Destroying Their God: How I Fought…”
- Wallace Jeffs Ep. 269
- Undaunted Ep. 602
- Coming soon: Six Days in August
- Miles Harvey Ep. 425
- Bonnie Cordon, new president of SVU
- Astrid S. Tuminez, president of UVU
- Missionaries showed up to support BYU at TCU
- Bryce Harper comes out as Romance reader
- Mormon influencer had bees living in mansion walls
- Follow Turtle Creek Lane on Instagram
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- Temple Dedication
- Bangkok Thailand Temple – #185
- Dedicated on October 22nd by Ronald Rasband
- Used to make business trips to Thailand as an executive for Huntsman Chemical.
- First Temple in Southeast Asia, Rasband paid tribute to
- President Hinckley, who in 2000 foretold of a temple;
- President Thomas S. Monson, who officially announced the temple in 2015;
- President Russell M. Nelson, who toured the temple site five years ago
- Brigham Young Sent Missionaries to “Siam” in 1852
- only one made it, stayed a few months, and left not able to break the language barrier.
- English congregation in the 1950s, missionaries assigned in 1968.
- Temple district spans from Vietnam to Pakistan and from Nepal to Indonesia
- 13 stakes, 22 districts
- Dinner meeting with leaders from 11 countries before the dedication.
- Temples planned for India, Cambodia, Singapore, and Indonesia
- Temple Open House begins
- Orem Utah Temple
- Media Day on October 23rd
- Reyna Aburto, Orem Resident and member of the open house committee.
- Emphasis on Utah Valley University Students
- Interior Photos released
- The Williamson Family from Norway farmed the property from 1864 to 2004.
- Baptismal font and windows are themed after Utah Lake with cattails and birds.
- Marble wainscoting and coffered ceilings
- Cherry Trees: everything everywhere all at once, Stained glass and blossoms in flooring, carpets, walls, chandeliers, furniture, throughout the temple
- Cherry Colors: Reds and greens, with light-brown and pink accents
- Open House through December 16th, except Sundays and Thanksgiving
- Paves the Way for the Provo Temple to be demolished and rebuilt starting February 24th.
- Temple Groundbreaking
- Fort Worth Texas Temple in Burleson Texas
- Presided by Jose L. Alonzo
- Held in a nearby chapel due to rain. A group went to the site to turn the shovels.
- 83,000 members in the DFW in 214 congregations
- 2nd of 3 temples planned for the metroplex (Dallas/Prosper).
- Fort Worth Texas Temple in Burleson Texas
- Temple Sites revealed
- Vienna Austria Temple
- 0.8 acre site in northwest Vienna at the site of a meetinghouse
- Meetinghouse for the Döbling (English) Ward
- Multi-story temple of 15,300 sq. ft.
- Is the meetinghouse being demolished?
- 0.8 acre site in northwest Vienna at the site of a meetinghouse
- Harrisburg Pennsylvania Temple
- 5 Acre Site in eastern Harrisburg
- Around the corner from the Harrisburg Stake Center (Harrisburg and Hershey) on Rutherford Road
- Across from Central Dauphin East High School and adjacent to the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens
- Single-story temple of 20,000 sq. ft.
- Winchester Virginia
- 11 acre site in western Winchester on Merrimans Lane
- Next to John Kerr Elementary and across from the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
- Single-story temple of 30,000 sq. ft.
- Vienna Austria Temple
- Temple Dedication Announced
- Red Cliffs Utah Temple
- Open House: January 30 – March 2, 2023
- Dedication: March 24, 2023 by Henry Eyring
- Red Cliffs Utah Temple
- Temple Groundbreaking Announced
- Kaohsiung Taiwan Temple
- November 25, 2023
- Presiding: Elder Benjamin M.Z. Tai, Asia Area President
- Kaohsiung Taiwan Temple
- First Meetinghouse in the city of London
- Church purchased Alder Castle in 2019 under the investment group “Convent Garden” for £100 million.
- Office building built in the middle of ruins of a Roman fort and city wall, down the street from St. Paul’s Cathedral.
- Convent Garden also purchased an Amazon Warehoused
- Lloyds Bank will terminate its lease and the space in the building will be converted to a church meetinghouse opening February or March 2024.
- Speculation that the building could house a Central London Temple, as the temple in Crawley is far from the city center.
- Church purchased Alder Castle in 2019 under the investment group “Convent Garden” for £100 million.
- Construction Progress
- Heber Valley Utah Temple
- Wasatch County recommends approval
- 6 hour meeting of the Planning Commission
- Stipulations about measuring light levels over many years
- People gathered outside and sang “I Love to See the Temple”
- Wasatch County recommends approval
- Cody Wyoming
- Details of the Lawsuites come out
- Alleged that the city planner misled the planning commission while working behind the scenes with local church leaders.
- Details of the Lawsuites come out
- Heber Valley Utah Temple
- Mailbag
- With so many temples are being announced (153 Nelson Temples); a large backlog is building.
- 36% are under construction or dedicated, 27% have announced sites, 37% no public progress.
- With so many announcements, it feels like many won’t even be built.
- Typical Announcement to groundbreaking is 1-3 years
- A few shorter (3 months – Helena), some longer (8 years – Urdaneta)
- Current Nelson Temples with slow progress
- Russia – 5.5 years
- In April 2021, the name of the temple was briefly changed to “Russia Administration Building” and “Classified.”
- The pandemic and war in Ukraine have dramatically changed the church in Russia
- Reported membership:
- 2017: 23,000
- 2022: 5,000
- Cagayan de Oro Philippines – 5.5 years
- Lagos Nigeria – 5 years (site announced)
- Budapest Hungary – 4.5 years (site announced)
- Benin City Nigeria – 3.5 years (site announced)
- Shanghai – 3.5 years
- Dubai UAE – 3.5 years (general area announced)
- Russia – 5.5 years
- Longest time from Announcement to Groundbreaking:
- Kiev Ukraine: almost 9 years (1998-2007)
- Bogotá Colombia: 9 years (1984-1993)
- Guayaquil Ecuador: 14 years (1982-1996)
- Los Angeles: 14.5 years (1937-1951) – Delayed by War
- Temples that have had announcements withdrawn or abandoned
- Independance, Far West, Adam Ondi-Ahmen – 1830s
- Abandoned efforts due to leaving Missouri.
- Samoa Temple – 1977
- The Temple in American Samoa was replaced by 3 temples (Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti) in 1980
- New Temples announced in Pago Pago in 2019
- Hartford Connecticut Temple – 1992
- Announcement withdrawn in 1995 to build two temples (Boston and White Plains)
- Harrison New York Temple (White Plains)
- Community opposition and Law suites slowed progress
- Temple approved in April 2002
- Temple Announced for Manhattan in 2002
- Efforts to built were quietly halted in 2006
- Sometimes temple sites change:
- Tegucigalpa Honduras
- Tooele (Erda) Utah
- Southwest Salt Lake Valley
- Not an officially announced temple
- When President Hinckley announced a temple in Daybreak (Oquirrh Mountain), he mentioned that the church had had an additional temple site in the southwest of the valley.
- Probably the site next to the meetinghouse on Juniper Crest Road in Herriman.
- Independance, Far West, Adam Ondi-Ahmen – 1830s
- Temple announcements come in the form of “Announce our plans to build,” not a temple shall be built.
- Typical Announcement to groundbreaking is 1-3 years
- With so many temples are being announced (153 Nelson Temples); a large backlog is building.
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- General Conference Leadership Meeting resources now available
- Church helps restore African American school house in Louisianna
- BYU Senior looks to make memorial park after discovering infant graves
- Missing teen found after being kidnapped by mother and uncle
- Nate Eaton interview with Ben Thibodeau
- Nate Eaton Ep 688 (2nd Block)
- 2024 Youth Theme is “I Am a Disciple of Jesus Christ”
- Church is developing a Build-to-Rent community
- Church releases statement on hurricane Otis
- What RHWOSLC fans should know about LDS church
- Watch Music and the Spoke with Word with special Glee Club guests!!!
- Funeral Service for Sister Kathleen Johnson Eyring
- Remembering Sister Eyring
- Lessons YW leader learned sheltering in place with teens
- MTC power outages teaches about ‘the light’
- Church donates $1 million to Second Harvest
- Nigerian Stake President named Eminent Ambassador of Peace
- Utah Fans chant expletives toward BYU, other schools
- Historic Utah chapel turned into Mosque
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Temple Ticker
- Temple Dedications
- McAllen Texas Temple – #183
- Dieter Uchdorf
- Visited the Border Wall; called it a symbol of division
- The wall “is a sign of individual problems and challenges, but here at the temple you are in a place of peace,” “The Spirit and your love for one another have no borders.”
- “in a world with a lot of walls, we need to continue to build bridges.”
- “The spreading of the restored gospel did not stop at political or social boundaries; it expanded on both sides of the Rio Grande.”
- 5 Stakes in Texas
- 4 Stakes on the Mexican Side are not assigned to the temple
- Visited the Border Wall; called it a symbol of division
- Dieter Uchdorf
- Feather River California Temple – #184
- Ulisses Soares
- Received a letter from a man in Yuba City informing him of the portuguese community in the area
- Paid tribute to the Tumber family who sold his peach orchard.
- Celebration of religious diversity in the city, little opposition to the temple.
- 7 Stakes from Redding to Lincoln
- Ulisses Soares
- McAllen Texas Temple – #183
- Temple Groundbreakings
- Modesto California Temple
- Gary B. Sabin:
- paid tribute to John Davis, a widower with three children, who arrived in Modesto in the winter of 1905; he and his posterity formed the foundation of the Church in the area
- Modesto Mayor Sue Zwahlen:
- “Please come often to the temple grounds and feel the peaceful surroundings”
- Same week that 2 wards were consolidated in Modesto
- Gary B. Sabin:
- Modesto California Temple
- Temple Site Announced
- Budapest Hungary Temple
- Announced in April 2019
- Site located in a modern housing development in Northern Buda.
- Single Story Temple of 18,000 sq. ft with an arrival center and patron housing
- The president of Hungary, Katalin Novák, came to Salt Lake City and met with the First Presidency on September 26th.
- Temple was discussed
- Missionaries first came to Hungary in 1885, left after WWI, and later returned in 1988.
- 5,200 members in 20 congregations, 1 stake, 2 districts in Hungary
- Budapest Hungary Temple
- Construction Approvals
- Taylorsville Utah Temple
- New Traffic pattern on 4700 South
- Traffic signal at Chentelle drive will be removed
- Replaced with a raised median that will restrict left turns
- Sable Circle will be opened up at 2700 West for vehicle access
- New roundabout at Chentelle & Sable, in front of temple
- New Traffic pattern on 4700 South
- Cody Wyoming Temple
- Will opposition fade and property values rise?
- Example of Billings
- Will opposition fade and property values rise?
- Heber Valley Utah Temple
- Church sends a letter addressing common concerns of the residents
- Save Wasatch Back Dark Skies wrote a letter back in rebuttal
- Church sends a letter addressing common concerns of the residents
- Nauvoo Illinois Temple
- New Visitors Center site plan submitted to the city, working to improve the plans for the streets.
- 24,000 square feet with 240 seat theater, interactive experiences, stained-glass depiction of Jesus Christ, windows facing the temple, exhibits telling the story of Nauvoo, artifacts from the original temple, a relocated cutaway model
- 120 parking spaces with shared access for the Catholic Church and elementary school
- Taylorsville Utah Temple
Articles of News
- Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert guest artists announced
- Fall Tabernacle Choir concert, opportunity to exchange tickets for Christmas Concert
- Genealogy products and services market in the $billions
- Get ‘Tales of a Paperboy: A Christmas Story” on Amazon
- Elder Holland writes about wife’s passing on social media
- Follow Jeffrey R. Holland on Instagram
- Download Elder Anderson’s General Conference Jeopardy
- Powerball winner buys ticket in a California mountain town
- Rules for Idaho lottery
- WyoLotto powerball rules
- Dan Reynolds Ep. 245
- Tyler Glenn Ep.123
- LoveLoud Festival Expanding
- Dan Reynolds shares tragic story behind LoveLoud Festival
- Historian’s investigation concludes regarding John Taylor’s pocket watch
- A photo of Joseph Smith (?)
- JustServe volunteers support MOMS in Dallas, TX
- Find volunteer opportunities at JustServe.org
- Vince Vaughn makes age joke about BYU
- RootsTech2024 registration opens
- Kouri Richins suspected of witness tampering
- First Tongan branch created in Missouri
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- What is Buc-ees?
- Is there a basement in the Alamo?
- Michael Benjamin Ep. 731
- FloodLit.org
- Want Richie to know your side of an issue? Email him!
- Missionaries visit Bro and Sis Hayward
- Is Fred Warner Mormon?
- Jimmer Fredette opens up about NBA career
- Ashley Hatch snubbed by the USWNT
- Update on the BYU Jerusalem Center
- Eric Huntsman Ep. 310
- Daily BYU Jerusalem Center Updates
- Follow Eric Huntsman on Twitter/X
- Utah resident killed in Israeli attack
- Church helps open new clinic in Ukraine
- Swahili branch in Twin Falls Idaho
- Why Mitt Romney wrote down as much as he did (Get the new biography about him, Romney: A Reckoning, HERE.)
- Listen to “The Little Lessons” podcast
- McKay Coppins Ep. 384 (He wrote Romney’s biography! Here’s the link again.)
- Catch up on the most recent General Conference
- Various religions support church in Huntsman tithing appeal
- Tim Ballard being sued, various allegations
- Courtroom cameras to be considered for Chad Daybell trial
- Tim Ballard excommunicated??
- Juveniles arrested after church vandalism in Idaho Falls
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- ‘Sir, Would You Like to See Jesus’ by Elder Robert M. Daines
- Elder Bednar’s talk from April 2023
- ‘In the Path of Their Duty’ by Elder David A. Bednar
- Follow us on the Twitter.com
- Elder Ballard’s awesome talk
- Join The Cultural Hall Back Row on Facebook
- Sister Missionary serving in the Philippines dies
- More info on the new hymnbook
- Gospel Stream Mobile and OTT app
- Gospel for Kids app
- Living Scriptures Streaming
- Over 20 church buildings burglarized
- Vandals target church with graffiti
- No bail for Exitus CEO Candace Lierd
- Operation Underground Railroad and the medium
- Tim Ballard accused of sexual misconduct
- Wife of Tim Ballard responds to questions
- Sam Young Ep. 254
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- 335 Total Temples
- 153 Announced by Nelson (46%)
- Savai’i, Samoa
- 2nd in Samoa (one in American Samoa)
- Separate Island from the Apia Temple
- 6 Stakes
- Prime Minister Visited with First Presidency on Thursday
- Cancún, Mexico
- 24th in Mexico (2nd on Yucatan Peninsula)
- Closest to the Merida Yucatan Temple
- Newish city in Quintana Roo that has grown to 1 million
- 6 Stakes
- Piura, Peru
- 8th in Peru
- Far Northwestern Peru near Ecuador
- 6 Stakes, one district
- Huancayo, Peru
- 9th in Peru
- Central Peru in the Highlands north of Lima
- Means “place of the rock” in the Quechua language
- 8-10 Stakes, one district
- Viña del Mar, Chile
- 5th in Chile
- Central coast of Chile
- Valparaíso/Viña Metro area was previously the metro area with the most stakes without a temple.
- Apostle Parley P Pratt resided in the area in 1851-1852
- His Son, Omer Pratt is buried in Valparaiso
- Returned without converts and without learning much Spanish.
- Missionaries didn’t return for 100 years.
- 12 stakes, 3 districts
- Goiânia, Brazil
- 21st in Brazil
- Capital of the State of Goiás (3 Hours from Brasilia)
- 5-8 stakes, 2 districts
- João Pessoa, Brazil
- 22nd in Brazil
- Northeastern Coastal Brazil
- 7 stakes, 2 districts
- Cape Coast, Ghana
- 3rd in Ghana
- Southwest coast of Ghana (historic sites)
- 7 stakes, 3 districts
- Calabar, Nigeria
- 5th in Nigeria
- Not too far from Eket or Aba, but separated by the Cross River
- 4 stakes, 1 district
- Luanda, Angola
- First in Angola
- Portuguese speaking country in Southwest Africa
- First mission organized in 2013
- 1 stake (2018), one district
- Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 4th temple in the DRC (25 in Africa)
- In the Kasai Region, relatively close to the recently announced temple in Kananga
- 6 stakes
- Laoag, Philippines
- 13th in Philippines
- Northwest coast of Luzon
- 4 stakes, 2 districts
- Osaka, Japan
- 5th in Japan
- 2nd on Honshu
- 7 stakes, 2 districts
- Kahului, Hawaii (Maui)
- 3rd in Hawaii
- Church was first established in Maui
- George Q Cannon and first missionaries arrived in 1850
- First chapel in Pulehu
- Home to Jonathana Nepela, who translated the BOM into Hawaiian
- 2 stakes
- Fairbanks, Alaska
- 2nd in Alaska
- Most Northern temple in the World
- Two stakes (Fairbanks and North Pole)
- Vancouver, Washington
- 6th in Washington
- Second Portland area temple
- 7-9 stakes
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- 4th in Colorado
- 9 stakes
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- 2nd in Oklahoma
- 5 stakes (2 new in 2023)
- Roanoke, Virginia
- 3rd in Virginia
- 1 hour from South Virginia University in Buena Vista (YSA stake)
- 5 stakes
- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
- First in Mongolia
- Church arrived in 1992
- Landlocked between China and Russia (current travel to Hong Kong)
- 12,000 members in 25 congregations
- 2 stakes, one district (+ Russia?)
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Gaylamarie G. Rosenberg is an adjunct professor in the Department of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University. She earned BS and MS degrees in education and family sciences/family life education and human development from BYU. She has been teaching classes on relationships and religion since 1991 and currently teaches the Eternal Family course. Gaylamarie and her husband, John, are the parents of two daughters. Currently serves as Relief Society president in her ward in Lindon.
She’s the author of Our Savior from Self-Doubt.
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- What is Stage 2 Kidney Disease?
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- Let us know your thoughts!
- Shane Reese, new BYU president, inaugurated
- Updated BYU honor code
- Ruby Franke, mommy blogger, arrested for abuse/neglect
- More on Jodi Hildebrand, Ruby Franke’s business partner
- Tim Ballard sexual misconduct allegations
- Tim Ballard calls allegations ‘baseless’
- Judge denies bail for Exitus founder
- ‘Sound of Freedom’ producer accused of groping underage victim
- Tim Ballard considers run for Senate seat
- Dave Rose to be inducted into the Utah Sports Hall of Fame
- BYU Women’s Soccer ranked #1 in the nation
- BYU football beats Arkansas
- BYU loses to Kansas
- Puka Nacua taking NFL by storm
- Temple Open House Begins
- Okinawa Japan Temple
- Open for tours until October 7th
- Temple Design and Church in Okinawa History fact sheet
- After WWII, US servicemen arrived in Okinawa (Such as Neal Maxwell & Boyd Packer.)
- One Japanese Stake and one English district on the Ryukyu islands.
- “There are nearly 2,000 Japanese and American members who worship at various churches throughout Okinawa each Sunday”
- It is fitting that we have members of both the American and Japanese communities here today. Church members in Okinawa have served side by side for over seventy years.
- Arches and windows are inspired after Shurijo Castle, Nakagusuku Castle, and Sogenji Temple.
- “Floral band that connects the arches alludes to the traditional karamon gate.” Exterior includes fountain palms, sago palms and Chinese hibiscus, as well as a traditional rock garden.
- Interior Photos Released
- Similar to the modular temples with 9 little oxen heads, and a flex ordinance room for sealings/endowments
- Art Glass inspired by Bingata Artwork style originating in Okinawa
- “made from three panes of painted glass, each pane painted with a different design, giving the art glass a different appearance depending on whether it is viewed from outside or inside.”
- Outer pane: features a green and lavender floral pattern.
- Center panel is painted with blue and lavender flowers with green leaves, very similar to bingata flowers.
- Inner panel: dark blue drape descending from the top.
- Grand staircase with indoor rock garden
- “origami inspired piece; the second floor folds down to the first floor and appears to float from the adjacent wall. The elements are precisely aligned and paired to make the stair visually as light as possible.
- Okinawa Japan Temple
- Temple Site Announced
- Lethbridge Alberta Temple
- Corner of Whoop Up Drive West and Mauretania Road in West Lethbridge.
- Road named after Fort Whoop Up
- Either illicit activities “whoop it up!”
- or whip cracking for bull herds.
- Adjacent to the Ice rink sports centre (curling, skating, hockey)
- Road named after Fort Whoop Up
- Multistory, 45,000 square feet (Feather River/Richmond), with distribution center
- Corner of Whoop Up Drive West and Mauretania Road in West Lethbridge.
- Lagos Nigeria Temple
- 2.7 acre site in Ikoyi, Lagos Island.
- Single story, 19,800 square foot building with arrival center and patron housing
- Visitors Allowed?
- Benin City Nigeria Temple
- 2.2 acre site on Commercial Avenue
- Two-story, 30,700 square foot building with arrival center and patron housing
- Lethbridge Alberta Temple
- Temple Rendering released
- Austin Texas Temple
- Single-story 30,000 sq ft temple.
- Off-white stone, Green dome steeple top, ionic order columns
- Kona Hawaii Temple (Updated)
- New Rendering shows a shorter spire, wider building footprint, larger portico, and NO Moroni.
- Compare the renderings
- Closing on September 30th
- Austin Texas Temple
- Temple Approvals
- Cory Wyoming
- Continued Litigation and a member of the planning and zoning board resigns.
- Breaking News: Building Permit for the Cody Temple Has been issued.
- ““During this time, the LDS Church representatives from Salt Lake City expressed that any further delay in the permit issuance would result in construction setbacks and significant financial losses, necessitating them to take legal action in federal court to recover damages and legal expenses.”
- Mayor: “The City of Cody has always been committed to fiscal responsibility and safeguarding the interests of our residents. Engaging in a protracted legal battle does not align with our values, and we have a responsibility to be prudent stewards of taxpayer dollars.”
- Heber Valley Utah
- Heber City Council approves LDS temple project memorandum of understanding
- Passed in a 3-2 vote.
- Concerns over Lighting and Traffic
- Church adding a roundabout to the road at entrance for ½ Million.
- Concerns over Groundwater
- High water table requires pumping groundwater continuously to the canal.
- Heber City Council approves LDS temple project memorandum of understanding
- Cory Wyoming
- General Conference Temple Predictions
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Connor Boyack has won awards, spoken on a lot of stages, and many people have said nice things about me, but he takes the most pride in the impact his work has on others: the child who learns how the world really works through our Tuttle Twins books; the elderly woman whose medicine is no longer banned; the ex-convict whose life is no longer ruined by the government for years after release; or the hustling teenager who launches their entrepreneurial venture.
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Grab his book How Not to Suck at Life: 89 Tips for Teens and his series about the Tuttle Twins.
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- Why is ‘Sound of Music’ a Christmas movie?
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- Church denounces Tim Ballard’s activities
- Tim Ballard considers run for senate
- Tim Ballard video response to condemnation
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Temple Ticker
- Temple Open House Begins
- St George Utah Temple
- Media lead by general authority seventies including Matthew Holland.
- Temple anticipated to last 50-75 years without major renovation.
- Tactile Tour for the Blind
- Open house runs through November 11th
- First operating temple in Utah in 1877
- Temple dedicated in sections from January to April, baptisms and endowments begin with Wilford Woodruff.
- Temple endowment first transcribed by Brigham Young and Wilford Woodruff (first president) in this temple after being passed down by word of mouth since Joseph Smith
- First endowments performed for the dead
- Fully dedicated by Daniel Wells in April, Brigham Young speaks briefly, dies in August.
- “Wilford Woodruff records that almost 25,000 baptisms for the dead; 12,000 endowments; and 3,800 sealings were completed in the temple during the first year.”
- Woodruff records a vision of world leaders and later performs their temple work in Fall 1877
- 1878: temple struck by lightning and new spire is constructed
- This temple became exclusive for ordinances instead of for public meetings.
- Historic Design
- 1917: First temple annex added.
- Until the 1930s, the temple had two assembly halls like the Kirtland/Nauvoo Temples
- Permanent progressive style ordinance rooms with murals added in 1938, replacing the lower assembly hall.
- Renovation in 1973 removed murals, created stationary rooms with film presentation, and covered over the pioneer aesthetics.
- Murals partially restored in the 1990s
- Renovation Details
- New baptistry entrance on south side, Brides exist on north side
- Temple annex completely replaced, marches exterior more closely
- Backside of the Temple was completely replaced for a grand staircase and elevators. Matches exterior better.
- New dark gray Cupola with weathervane (originally white)
- New Holiness to the Lord inscription with the date 1871 (start of construction)
- Three New Murals added to ordinance rooms that resemble originals, but presentation remains stationary, each with a different artist.
- New glass replacing windows that were original (wavy glass)
- My Comments on the Tour
- Very different than modern temples like Saratoga Springs or Red Cliffs temples.
- Clear windows!!!
- Brides room – only piece of stained glass, original chandeliers.
- Pioneer chapel images in the baptistry – what are they?
- Old book case in the marriage waiting room
- Large murals in the chapel – copies from the old Salt Lake Temple Annex chapel
- Long climb up grand staircase to Assembly room – new floor installed, new wooden pews with a sloped seating
- Meanings of the acronyms on the 12 podiums (Aaronic on west, Melchizedek on the east)
- New Murals – two trees in the garden room, one has a serpent in the branches
- Celestial room – Golden Beehives, East Sealing room = Sealing room #3, total of 17 sealing rooms.
- Media lead by general authority seventies including Matthew Holland.
- St George Utah Temple
- Triple Temple Dedications – September 17, 2023 – Was it a Milestone?
- Brasilia Brazil – #180
- Neil Andersen – Spoke Portuguese throughout the dedication
- “Brazil will never be the same after the dedication of this temple…The influence of the temple will touch the entire nation.”
- 14 Stakes, 3 Districts attending
- 10th temple in Brazil
- Bentonville Arkansas – #181
- David Bednar – Lived in Fayetteville from 1980-1997
- 8 stakes attending
- First Temple in Arkansas
- Moses Lake Washington – #182
- Quinton Cook – Former president of the North America Northwest Area
- 5 Stakes attending
- 4th temple in Washington
- Brasilia Brazil – #180
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Shaun Barrowes was a Top 30 Contestant on American Idol, Season 7, received an Emmy Nomination for his song, “Army of Kings,” and has performed with Janelle Monae, Imagine Dragons, Lindsey Stirling and many others. He recently worked with Jackie Chan when he wrote the theme song for Jackie’s USA Green Heroes tour. His original song released in 2019, “Being Awesome,” has received over 380 Million views on YouTube.
Shaun Barrowes’ ludicray journey began when he launched his debut album, Big Bang Theory, a bombastic, jazz-fusion album. After years of rejection in Los Angeles, commonly known as “paying your dues,” Shaun Barrowes found new purpose with his music when he wrote the love ballad, “When I Take Your Hand.” This became the anthem for many weddings across the nation as brides flew Shaun to their weddings to perform for their first dance.
This kickstarted a new phase in Shaun’s career, as he hit the pavement and toured the USA. His small but growing audience encouraged him to audition for American Idol, a brand new TV show at the time. It took seven seasons before Shaun Barrowes was finally convinced. He auditioned and made it to the Top 30 before being cut and seeing his Idol journey come to an end. But this validation from the three original judges only stoked the fire, as Shaun immediately returned to the road with new opportunities.
He went on to write the theme song for Epic Games’ Shadow Complex, one of the games they released before their famed Fortnite. He then won the Slice the Pie songwriting contest for his original song “I Still Loved You.” During his touring, he had the privilege of performing with Janelle Monae, Brian McKnight, Lindsey Stirling, Imagine Dragons, the Doobie Brothers, and many others.
His Live for Music Tour in the 2010s brought his music to hundreds of high schools across the US and Italy, as tens of thousands of choir and band kids performed his songs. He was the featured guest performer at Drum Corps International in Indianapolis, and again for Bands of America and the Fame Show Choir National Championship.
In 2018, he produced the Reel Sessions series that eventually took him and a dozen artists to London to record at the world-famous Abbey Road studios.
Shaun worked with Jackie Chan in 2019, writing the theme song for his Green Heroes US tour, and then with the Ninja Kidz, writing and producing their theme song, Being Awesome.
For four years, 2018-2022, Shaun Barrowes has been hard at work writing his very first novel, a young adult fantasy series, The Paradise Planets. A musical series with a 9-song album and a graphic audiobook featuring 25+ voice actors, this proves to be the most ambitious project of Barrowes’ career.
Learn more about his book series, which has a soundtrack, at Paradise Planets.
The audio is worth getting, or you’ll miss half the point! Get the audio version of the first book in his series The Fallen from Paradise.
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Temple Dedication Saratoga Springs Utah Temple – #179, #18 in Utah. August 13th presided by Henry Eyring Saturday YSA Fun Run preceding the dedication Temple Open House Begins Feather River California Temple August 19th to September 9th Focus on religious...
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For Ed Willis, life was one harsh blow after another. Born into generational poverty within a system that was not designed for the success of Black men, most of his options led to dead ends. But in between jail time,...
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David served in many leadership callings and then as bishop in three different wards before losing his membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his marriage, and other valued relationships. Now remarried, David is piecing life back...
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The Bible and the Latter-day Saint Tradition takes a comprehensive and inclusive approach to understanding Bible scholarship’s role in Mormon history, exploring these differences for both scholars and students. A diverse group of contributors presents an accessible resource to mediate between Latter-day...
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Keith Tanner – Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Specialist for 7 years. Neighborhood Watch Coordinator for 10 years. B. S. in Computer Science from Westminster College. Computer Programmer/analyst for 40 years, currently working for Automatic Data Processing.
Spiritual Principles of Emergency Preparedness
1—The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior. (Boyd K. Packer, October 1986)
2—All things unto me are spiritual, and not at any time have I given unto you a law which was temporal…. for my commandments are spiritual. (D & C 29:34, 35)
3—Just as there have been calamities in the past, we expect more in the future. What [should] we do? … It was not raining when Noah built the ark. But he built it, and the rains came. The Lord has said, “If ye are prepared ye shall not fear” (D & C 38:30). (Gordon B. Hinkley, October 2005)
4—For decades, the Lord’s prophets have urged us to store food, water, and financial reserves for a time of need. The current pandemic has reinforced the wisdom of that counsel. I urge you to take steps to be temporally prepared. But I am even more concerned about your spiritual and emotional preparation. (Russell M. Nelson, October 2020)
5—For the time soon cometh that the fulness of the wrath of God shall be poured out upon all the children of men; for he will not suffer that the wicked shall destroy the righteous. Wherefore, he will preserve the righteous by his power, even if it so be that the fulness of his wrath must come, and the righteous be preserved, even unto the destruction of their enemies by fire. Wherefore, the righteous need not fear. (I Nephi 22:16, 17)
6—The Church is…among the first responders when tragedy strikes. …. Last year alone, the Church carried out more than 100 disaster-relief projects around the world, helping victims of hurricanes, fires, floods, earthquakes, and other calamities. (Russell M. Nelson, October 2019)
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- Make your own Lavash bread!
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- How the Helena Temple was built differently
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- Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple
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- Video: How the House of the Lord in Helena Was Built Differently
- 25 Modules assembled in Alabama were trucked to Montana.
- Cory broke this story to the internet two years ago.
- Art Deco Inspired from the historic Helena Power Building (built in 1889)
- Interior Blues, Green, Gold, Cream, Buttercup Flower, Native American Beadwork.
- Open House: May 18th -June 3rd
- Temple Dedication
- Richmond Virginia Temple
- Temple #177
- 46,500 toured during the open house
- Dedicated on May 7th by Dallin Oaks
- Originally announced as Elder Holland Presiding
- The Untold Story of the Richmond Virginia Temple Groundbreaking
- First Pandemic era Groundbreaking (April 11, 2020)
- Elder Christopherson met with Governor Ralph Northem weeks before the pandemic. He granted the groundbreaking proceed if it was less than 10 people and the photos weren’t published until after the pandemic.
- Temple #177
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- Open House: September 15 to November 11, 2023
- Media Day on September 11th
- Rededication on December 10, 2023 by ???
- McAllen Texas Temple
- Open House: August 25 to September 9, 2023
- Dedication: October 9, 2023 by Dieter Uchtdorf
- Saint George Utah Temple
- Extended Closure?
- Orlando Florida Temple
- Temple Schedule shows Closure from April 2024 to December 2024
- Similar to the Toronto temple closure?
- Orlando Florida Temple
- Media Stories
- Heber Valley Utah
- Church files a building application but hits a setback
- Did not submit the required lighting plan that the council recently adopted
- Church files a building application but hits a setback
- San Jose California
- A massive Mormon temple is headed for San Jose. But where?
- No, the building will not be as massive as the Oakland Temple
- No, will not be an Angel Moroni
- A massive Mormon temple is headed for San Jose. But where?
- Springfield Missouri
- Latter-day Saint Temple Coming to Springfield
- No need to fear, proselytism won’t increase.
- Latter-day Saint Temple Coming to Springfield
- Bentonville Arkansas
- Opinion by Cali Hutchings
- Open House reservations now available
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- Country by Country Membership Statistics released
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Using the serenity prayer as a guide, the last line is obviously the most important. Heavenly Father absolutely wants us to use our agency to make decisions and plans for ourselves, but sometimes those aren’t the same plans He has for us. Are we willing to accept that when the time comes? The sooner we do, the happier we can be.
ACCEPTING THE THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE…One metaphor I use is called “Holding on to the Branch”–we do this when we want something so badly, but it’s not meant for us, at least not right now. Trusting God will help us let go of that “branch”. This would describe the first line of the serenity prayer.We need to replace “coincidence” with “tender mercy”. Calling those uncanny moments or incidents coincidences removes God from the picture. If we believe He is an active part of our lives, we need to “see” His hand at work in our lives.God’s timing is always perfect, ours isn’t. Sometimes we have to accept that what we want will take longer than expected–that doesn’t mean it won’t happen.Instead of asking “Why me?” when we’re faced with a trial, ask “Why NOT me?” I believe God absolutely gives us more than we can handle so that we will turn to Him for help. When we do, He teaches us about ourselves, shows us our weaknesses, and also connects us with others to help us. This is where we grow closest to the Savior and truly understand the need for His atonement.CHANGING THE THINGS I CAN…Faith vs. Fear: Who wins? It’s important to understand what faith really means.Learning to adapt to life’s “curveballs”. Instead of asking why, instead ask, “What is the lesson here?”We have to “stay in motion”–God will not MAKE us move, but He can make other things around us happen when we start moving.CONCLUSIONHeavenly Father cares about even the tiniest details of our lives. He’s the only one who truly knows our capabilities–let him be the guide.Bethany Comerford is a Certified Faith-Based Life Coach. I wrote a book in 2020 called Secrets of a Recovering Control Freak: How I Finally Learned to Let God Lead Me. In the book I share the plans I had set for my life (all good and worthy things!), and how none of them happened according to my plan, but how it was even better. I served a mission in the Dominican Republic while Cam was serving in Ohio. We got married 4 months after he got home. We struggled with infertility for 4 years & then secondary infertility for 2 years. We now have two daughters (ages 14 & 10) and our younger daughter was recently diagnosed with Autism level 3 and severe intellectual disability. In the book I share how I learned to trust that Heavenly Father knows more than I do and that He also cares about the little things that mean a lot to me.The post Bethany Comerford Ep. 695 The Cultural Hall appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
Matthew Luke Webster born and raised in Utah, youngest of 8 and experiencing life discipleship to Christ to its fullest. As a gay-member of the LDS Church it’s taken 35+ years to know what self-love is and what the savior did for him. Abuse, addiction, adultery, depression, divorce and near death hasn’t stopped him from fully embracing not only who he is, but what Christ has done for him and for all mankind.
Self-proclaimed adversity expert. Willing to admit at times he needs course correction from God, he spends his days working in the corporate world while spending evenings, nights and weekends coaching, facilitating, and encouraging others to come unto Christ and be healed. You can find him on Instagram at ML_Webster or MLW_Coaching.From nude beaches to temples, there isn’t a place in the world he fears judgement of others while he proclaims Christ is The Lion of Judah and The Lamb of God.The post Matthew Webster Ep. 693 The Cultural Hall appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
Emily Robison Adams is married with three children and is a practicing appellate attorney. She received her undergraduate degree in linguistics from Brigham Young University and her JD from the University of Minnesota Law School. She worked for judges on the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Federal District Court for the District of Minnesota before returning to Utah. She is a partner at The Appellate Group, a boutique law firm focusing on appeals.
Emily has served in Relief Society and Young Women presidencies, taught Relief Society, and currently serves as the Primary chorister.
Favorite books:
Enns, Peter. The Sin of Certainty: Why God Desires Our Trust More Than Our “Correct”
Beliefs. New York: HarperOne, 2016.
Evans, Rachel Held. Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible
Again. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2018
Fowler, James W. Stages of Faith: The Psychology of Human Development and the Quest for
Meaning. New York: HarperOne, 1981.
Hess, Jacob Z., Carrie Skarda, Kyle Anderson, and Ty Mansfield. The Power
of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-day Saints. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book,
2019.
Mason, Patrick O. Planted: Belief and Belonging in an Age of Doubt. Salt Lake City:
Deseret Book, 2015.
McConkie, Thomas Wirthlin. Navigating Mormon Faith Crisis: A Simple Developmental
Map, second edition. Salt Lake City: Mormon Stages, 2015.
McLaren, Brian D. Faith after Doubt: Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to Do
about It. New York: St. Martin’s, 2021.
Merton, Thomas. New Seeds of Contemplation. New York: New Directions,
2007.
Mother Teresa. Come Be My Light: The Private Writings of the Saint of Calcutta. Edited
by Brian Kolodiejchuk. New York: Image, 2007.
Sweat, Anthony. Seekers Wanted. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2019.
Taylor, Barbara Brown. Learning to Walk in the Dark. New York: HarperOne,
2014.
Thayne, Jeffrey L., and Edwin E. Gantt. Who Is Truth? Reframing Our Questions
for a Richer Faith. Verdand Press, 2019
Ulrich, Wendy. Let God Love You: Why We Don’t, How We Can. Salt Lake City:
Deseret Book, 2016
Winner, Lauren F. Still: Notes on a Mid-Faith Crisis. New York: HarperOne,
2012.
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Temple Ticker
- Temple Open House Begins
- Columbus Ohio Temple
- Media Day – April 24th
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine was the VIP
- Interior Photos Released
- New Exterior (Better Climate controls)
- Better building acoustics
- More/bigger windows for natural light
- Magnolia flower motif
- Moroni and Murals were kept!
- Temple was closed in August 2020
- Was able to open for 3 weeks during pandemic after the closure in March 2020
- Over 100 people were able to go for the first time
- Was able to open for 3 weeks during pandemic after the closure in March 2020
- Open House: April 29 – May 13
- Rededication: June 4th by M Russell Ballard
- Media Day – April 24th
- Columbus Ohio Temple
- Temple Groundbreaking
- Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple
- Peter F. Meurs presided on April 22
- A group of 18 men walked the 100km Kokoda Track to be at the groundbreaking
- Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple
- Temple sites and/or renderings released
- Montpelier Idaho Temple
- Two-story, 27,000 square feet
- Bronze Pyramid, Mini Orem temple?
- Groundbreaking scheduled for June 17
- Kumasi Ghana Temple
- 2.08 acre site next to the Bantama 1st/2nd ward meetinghouse
- Across from a Seventh Day Adventist and Pentecostal Church.
- Two-story, 22750 sq ft temple with an arrival center. (No rendering)
- 2.08 acre site next to the Bantama 1st/2nd ward meetinghouse
- Oslo Norway Temple
- 8 acre site in Hvalstad (In between Oslo and Drammen)
- On a hill overlooking a highway interchange, replacing some greenhouses (Basil, Tomatoes, Flowers, Peacocks)
- One-story, 10,800 sq ft temple with patron housing and arrival center.
- Gray-silver version of the Kaohsiung Taiwan Temple
- Missionary work started in 1850, most early converts moved to the U.S.
- Fourth temple in the Nordic countries (not Scandinavia, Newsroom)
- 8 acre site in Hvalstad (In between Oslo and Drammen)
- Montpelier Idaho Temple
- Temple Renovation Announced
- Toronto Onterio Temple
- Closing in October 2023 for nine month extended closure
- Why so short? Will there be an open house?
- Dedicated in 1990 by Gordan B. Hickley
- Closing in October 2023 for nine month extended closure
- Toronto Onterio Temple
- Construction Progress
- Stockholm Sweden Temple
- Closed at the end of March for reconstruction and expansion.
- 16k sq ft to 31k sq ft
- Four ordinance rooms to two with 40 seats each.
- Anticipated to take 3 years
- Closed at the end of March for reconstruction and expansion.
- Heber Valley Utah Temple
- Wasatch County Lighting Code Amended to Allow Uplighting
- Code requires that lights not shine directly into the night sky and instead must be captured by the building
- Bulbs must be shielded so that those that are off property can’t see the bulb shining
- businesses must turn lights off an hour after sunset or after they close, whichever comes later
- Church didn’t get all that it wanted
- The final ordinance requires a softer level of light than the faith initially sought.
- Wasatch County Lighting Code Amended to Allow Uplighting
- Burley Idaho Temple
- Former mayor files lawsuit against Burley City
- Anderson alleges the city did not allow a competitive bid process when they allowed the church to build the sewer extension that will eventually connect with 1500 new neighboring homes.
- City said it didn’t make sense to split up the sewer extension among other builders, and having the church’s contractor do it is cheaper. (The church did the bidding for the project already)
- Former mayor files lawsuit against Burley City
- Stockholm Sweden Temple
- Elder Bednar Video/Podcast interview
- No small temples
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Articles of News 4.27.2023
!st & 2nd Block
- Have something to say?
- Want to see Chow’s earrings?
- Julianne Hough and her introduction to wine
- “Footloose” (the 2011 remake)
- “Safe Haven” (2013 Film)
- “The Longest Ride” (2015 film)
- Fresh Vine Wine
- Why does Katherine Heigl choose to live in Utah?
- YoungBoy reportedly welcomes 11th child
- OnlyFans model spills the tea
- Ex FLDS members plead for return of children
- Parents of Susan Cox Powell win appeal
- Redmond man arrested for 3rd time in child molestation charges
- ‘Mormon’ serial killers on Oxygen True Crime
- New stake celebrated in Caldwell
- Tabernacle Choir embarks on world tour, first stop Mexico City
- Church helps homeless in San Francisco Bay area
- Emily Belle Freeman on charity and second chances
- “Celebrating a Christ Centered Easter” by Emily Belle Freeman
- Products by Emily Belle Freeman
- Inklings Institute on Instagram
- Don’t Miss This on YouTube
- “When Narcissism Comes to Church” by Chuck DeGroat
3rd Block
- Elder Rasband meets with Deputy President of South Africa
- Piano Guys and Tabernacle Choir collaboration
- Let us know your thoughts
- Church donates $8.7 million to Red Cross
- Michigan tackle serving in YSA Bishopric
- Bro Gentry’s bishopric’s picture
- What is a trap shooter?
- Pew research study on how Americans feel about religions
- How Church Military Advisory Committee is helping service members and family
- “I am the Very Model”
- Elder Holland not to speak at SUU commencement
- Elder Bednar to Keynote Silicone Slopes Summit
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Kelsey Edwards is a professional singer-songwriter and actress based in Utah and Los Angeles. She is best known for her original song “Life in a Box” and her role as Liz Fairchild in Orion Pictures’ latest film The Wolf of Snow Hollow. She was nominated for a Young Artist Award at the age of 14 for her role as Abby in Minor Details, where she starred across TV’s Jennette McCurdy. When not acting or singing, you’ll find Kelsey writing, creating content for her business or solo traveling. Across social media she is known as the “internet big sis” and her goal is to help motivate and inspire teen girls to find self-love and confidence within.
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Articles of News
- “When the Moon Turns to Blood” by Leah Sottile
- Mormon wishes he drank beer so he could boycott Bud Lite
- Bing has a testimony of the Book of Mormon!
- Bard, a new AI program by Google
- Introducing Chat GPT
- The Super Mario Bros. movie
- “Peaches”
- IMDB cast and crew for The Super Mario Bros. movie
- Eric E Osmond biography
- Jack Black singing “Peaches”
- BYU’s first Jewish quarterback
- Group pitches effort to bring MLB to Utah
- Vote for NHL arena in Phoenix begins
- College football helps fund Elder Bair’s mission
- Emily Belle Freeman Ep. 167 and 363
- “Who is your Ananias?”
- Let us know your thoughts!
- BYU Women’s Conference to be held in person
- Young missionary dies in Honduras
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2nd Block Nate Eaton
Nate Eaton has wanted to be a reporter since he was a child. He grew up watching the news every night, pretended to be a weatherman in the garage and made videos with his friends using a borrowed camcorder.
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3rd Block Temple ticker
- Temple Open House
- Saratoga Springs Utah Temple
- First Interior Photos released
- “blues, purples, golds and greens of surrounding flora and fauna, such as wildflowers, marsh grass, reeds and the snowy egrets”
- Utah Lake inspiration (Water, Grass, Birds, Mountains)
- Media Day – April 10
- Why have a media day?
- Invite local media and community leaders to tour the temple
- Have church officials on hand to answer questions, give interviews
- Most people in Utah are already familiar with temples.
- Because the Last Utah open house was in 2018, It was decided to have a 3 month open house to encourage those on summer vacation to come/invite friends. (Ends July 8)
- Coming Cascade of Utah Temple Open Houses over the next 3-5 years.
- 11 new temples
- 3 Temples under Renovation
- First Interior Photos released
- Saratoga Springs Utah Temple
- Temple Groundbreaking
- Port Vila Vanuatu Temple
- April 8th by Brett K Nattress
- Prime Minister and other officials attended
- Port Vila Vanuatu Temple
- Dedication Announced
- Okinawa Japan Temple
- Open House: September 23 – October 7
- Dedication: November 12 by Gary Stevenson
- 10th for this year (will there be more?)
- Okinawa Japan Temple
- Renovation Announced
- San Diego California Temple
- Closing in July 2023 for who knows how long?
- Dedicated in 1993, Double towers with 4 smaller ones surrounding
- (8 sided star) Seal of Melchizedek Pattern
- Tijuana is the closest temple.
- San Diego California Temple
- Renovation Progress
- Salt Lake Temple
- 3 reasons why the Salt Lake Temple Won’t be done until 2026.
- The pandemic and accompanying supply chain disruptions and labor shortages.
- Takes 6-12 months to get forklifts to move base isolators
- The unique seismic, structural work.
- Tall, unreinforced structure, had to dig by hand
- Unforeseen conditions found in the excavation of the pioneer-era foundation.
- Foundation from the 1800s and the renovation from the 1960s was not in as good a condition as they thought. (Large gaps)
- Slowed down because “the foundation’s condition didn’t allow for modern equipment to bore into it. So jack-and-bore became jack-and-dig-by-hand.”
- The pandemic and accompanying supply chain disruptions and labor shortages.
- Renovation is now about 50% completed. Now they are starting to build up, rather than take off. Base isolators installed, concrete trucks rolling in.
- “We Keep adding the the project” (JSMB, Lion House)
- 3 reasons why the Salt Lake Temple Won’t be done until 2026.
- Construction updates
- Willamette Valley Oregon
- Building permits issued
- Yorba Linda California
- Electrical transformer relocated, chapel steeple demolished
- Lone Mountain Nevada
- Local Media coverage
- Willamette Valley Oregon
- French mayor visits Paris France Temple
- Ronald Rasband welcomed Le Chesnay Mayor Richard Delepierre
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Shelly attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah where she was the first female to graduate with a degree in Manufacturing Engineering. After graduation, she moved back to her home state of Michigan and landed her dream job as a manufacturing engineer to start off her 20+ year career for Ford Motor Company. A few years into her engineering career, she decided to go back to school to get her MBA.
Shelly has spent over 30 years serving within her church congregation and community. She has always enjoyed serving others. Shelly enjoys wood working and has amassed a workshop of her dreams. She also enjoys being outside in the fresh air, trail riding in her ATV and enjoying the Great Lakes boating & jet skiing. Shelly is happily married to her husband Glenn. She is a step-mother, grandmother, and adored aunt!
For more of Shelly’s story, check out her website www.beautifulashesmemoir.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
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Articles of News 4.12.2023
- Visit the Oodi Library in Helsinki, Finland
- Celebrating Easter with one hour church
- Salt Lake Temple renovation completion pushed back
- Brigham Young sees temple made of…adobe
- Burying the Salt Lake temple foundation
- Letter from Brigham Young up for auction
- Wired article on Brandon Sanderson
- Sanderson’s response to article on Reddit
- Brandon Sanderson in Esquire
- Sanderson’s “Outside” post
- Lost journal donated to church library
- What is a “Flat Daddy?”
- Gofundme for Mo Stewart
- Church donates water to Great Salt Lake
- Flood preparedness
- Follow Ben Winslow on Twitter
- Church leader allegedly sexting with teen
- Arizona Supreme Court upholds clergy priviledge
- Saratoga Springs Temple open house
- Open House dates for Helena Temple
- Ghanaian king visits church headquarters
- President Cordon’s mission companion
- Retired volleyball coach Carl McGowan feature
- 5 little known facts about the publication of the Book of Mormon
- BYU short animated film won ‘student Emmy’
- Missionary serving in Africa passes away
- Idaho increases percentage of churchgoers
- Autopsy results for Tammy Daybell
- Latest for the Daybells
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Talana Smith Hooper was born in The Gila Valley in the southeastern part of Arizona and has lived there most of her life in the small community of Central, home of The Gila Valley Temple. Her roots run deep in Central with her grandchildren being the seventh generation to live in the community.
Talana was educated in the Thatcher Public Schools and graduated as Valedictorian. She attended Eastern Arizona College where she met her future husband and served as President of the LDS Women’s Sorority. She then attended Arizona State University with a major in Humanities emphasizing music, art, and theatre. She married Stephen Hooper in the Arizona Temple in 1973. After her husband spent a year teaching in Fredonia, Arizona, they returned to live in Central. Her life has been filled with the joys of raising their six children and serving in various callings in the auxiliaries of the Church, both ward and stake. She has loved the opportunities to help strengthen the testimonies of those whom she served, as well as her own. Her parents endowed her with a love of family history, and she has compiled numerous histories. She was called to be editor of Central’s centennial book which was published in 1982. Besides family history, she enjoys oil painting, quilting, yardwork, family gatherings, and being an ordinance worker in The Gila Valley Temple. She has almost completed a series of oil paintings portraying each of her twenty-eight grandchildren as ancestors in diverse family history stories.
Lot Smith: Mormon Pioneer and American Frontiersman is the comprehensive biography of Utah’s 1857 war hero and one of Arizona’s early settlement leaders. With over fifty years of combined research, mother and daughter co-authors Carmen R. Smith and Talana S. Hooper take on many of the myths and legends surrounding this lesser-known but significant historical figure within Mormonism.
Lot Smith recounts the Mormon frontiersman’s adventures in the Mormon Battalion, the hazardous rescue of the Willie and Martin handcart companies, the Utah War, and the Mormon colonization of the Arizona Territory. True stories of tense relations with the Navajo and Hopi tribes, Mormon flight into Mexico during the US government’s anti-polygamy crusades, narrow escapes from bandits and law enforcers, and even Western-style shoot-outs place Lot Smith: Mormon Pioneer and American Frontiersman into both Western Americana literature and Mormon biographical history.
Purchase Lot Smith: Mormon Pioneer and American Frontiersman
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Temple Dedication
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- Bangkok Thailand - Open House: September 1 to 16 - Dedication on October 22 by Ronald Rasband - First in Thailand, First in Southeast Asia (already 4 announced in the district)
- Groundbreakings
- Port Vila Vanuatu (Rescheduled)
- April 8 by K. Brett Natress
- Port Moresby Papua New Guinea
- April 22 by Peter F. Meurs
- Belo Horizonte Brazil
- June 17th by Juan A Uceda
- Temple Rendering Released
- Cody Wyoming
- Just under 10 thousand square feet.
- Mixture of Casper and Helena. (Cool gold Pyramid)
- New Temple Mission President and Matron
- Urdaneta Philippines Temple
- Roberto Yu and Ofelia Yu from Mangaldan (stake president and S&I coordinator)
- Urdaneta Philippines Temple
- Cody Wyoming
- Port Vila Vanuatu (Rescheduled)
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Abby Payne is a mother of three young kids, and a wife of 13 years to Scott Payne. Her youth and college experiences involved lots of violin, piano, choir, orchestra, teaching music and competitive ballroom dancing. Needless to say, she kept busy! After graduating with her degree in Mathematics Education from BYU in 2013, she took a break from school to focus on raising her family for the next ten years. Now she is excitedly preparing to begin her first year of teaching this fall 2023. She loves movies, musicals, dancing, art, reading, and spending time with her family. Abby and Scott love being members of Christ’s restored church and strive to teach their children the truths of the gospel. Even though she absolutely cherishes her testimony building youth experiences in the church and her beloved young women’s leaders, she’s excited to share on The Cultural Hall some of the things she wishes were taught more often in the church’s youth program.
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- Utah kids drinking more sugar than national average
- Mormon Meteor inducted into Hall of Fame
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- All aboard the Women’s History Cruise
- Church donates water to Great Salt Lake
- Operation Mountain Strong; volunteers help those snowed in
- Jasen Wade: Mormon Actor
- Jasen Wade Ep. 232
- Survey shows Americans have neutral view of Latter-day Saints
- Mormon Land podcast discusses favorability
- More than 700 Indigenous members of the church gather
- Vintage nude Mormon body builders
- Statement by leaders regarding shooting in Hamburg
- Humanitarian efforts in 74 countries
- Taylor Frankie Paul pleads not guilty to assault
- When and why did we start using middle initials?
- Mormon Battalion added to church history database
- Mormon proposes on Turf Moor pitch
- President Nelson to receive Peace Prize from Morehouse College
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Temple Ticker
- Temple Dedication Announcement
- Moses Lake Washington Temple
- Open House – August 4 – 19
- Dedication – September 17th by Quinton Cook
- 3rd Temple to be dedicated that day.
- First time this will happen.
- In May 2000, three temples were dedicated in a single weekend (One dedicated on Saturday).
- April 2000 – there was 6 dedications that month.
- June 11-18, 2000 – 4 temples dedicated by President Hinckley.
- Feather River California Temple
- Open House – August 19 – September 9
- Dedication – October 8 by Ulisses Soares
- Temple Site Announcement
- Cody Wyoming Temple
- To Be built in a field West of Skyline Drive, just north of the Cody Canal, south of Sulfur Creek.
- 9,950 square feet (Probably the same as Casper)
- 3rd in Wyoming
- Church owns a historic site: Historic Cody Mural and Museum.
- Painted by Edward Grigware, tells story of church and western U.S.
- Non-member, also painted in the LA temple.
- Huehuetenango Guatemala Temple
- To Be built in Zona 4 (NW of city center), Across from an existing meetinghouse.
- 10,787 square feet.
- 5th in Guatemala
- Rendering Released
- Tampa Florida Temple
- Standard 30k sq ft temple design.
- Looks like a cross between Knoxville and Yorba Linda.
- Open House Begins
- Richmond Virginia Temple
- March 25th – April 15th
- Dedication on May 7th
- Virginia Design, Jeffersonian Architecture (U of V/Monticello Octagons, Pillars, Dogwood Flowers)
- Reused Stained glass window from New England Church
- Governor Glen Younkin: “Magnificent”, emphasis on Religious Liberty birthplace
- Open House Reservations
- Saratoga Springs Utah Temple
- April 15 to July 8.
- 5544 Available every day. (Equals 404,712 tickets)
- Construction Progress
- Heber Valley Utah
- Meetings scheduled for March 30th and April 5th to adopt a new dark skies ordinance.
- County Manager says the code will not match what the church has asked for.
- The church will also need to apply be able to build higher than 35 feet. The temple is 85 feet tall and the Spire is 195 feet tall.
- Meetings scheduled for March 30th and April 5th to adopt a new dark skies ordinance.
- Renovation Progress
- Manti Utah Temple
- New Masonry work on the Annex (Holiness to the Lord plaque)
- Meant to better match the main temple structure.
- Been closed for 18 months, but exact plans remain undisclosed.
- New Masonry work on the Annex (Holiness to the Lord plaque)
- Salt Lake Temple
- New Date of 2026 has been estimated for the completion of the project
- Installation of base isolators starting in April
- A Concrete slab has been laid to provide a surface for crews to work (35 feet underneath the foundation level)
- Lion and Beehive houses will close on April 8th.
- Northwest of temple will be open in the Fall, work will move to the southwest (Removing restrooms attached to wall near the assembly hall).
- Manti Utah Temple
- Heber Valley Utah
- Saratoga Springs Utah Temple
- Richmond Virginia Temple
- Tampa Florida Temple
- Painted by Edward Grigware, tells story of church and western U.S.
- Cody Wyoming Temple
- Moses Lake Washington Temple
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Temple Prediction Brackethttps://drive.google.com/file/d/168_aToErqewJY5euxFTwmzy9NUFdSXc-/view?usp=sharing&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
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10 Temple Predictions
- Charlotte North Carolina
- Flagstaff (or Prescott) Arizona
- South Houston Texas (Sugar Land, Pearland, League City, Galveston Bay?)
- Dublin Ireland
- Kampala Uganda
- Osaka Japan
- Santiago Dominican Republic
- Lima South Peru
- Florianópolis Brazil (or Sao Jose)
- Long Shot – Maracaibo Venezuela
- Honorable Mentions
- Lehi Utah
- El Paso Texas
- Fairbanks Alaska
- Punta Arenas Chile
- Iquitos Peru
- Rivera Uruguay
- Joao Pessoa Brazil
- Cancun Mexico
- Glasgow Scotland
- Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
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Don Markland is the CEO and owner of Accountability Now, an Executive Coaching and Business Strategy company out of Jacksonville, Florida. As a contributor for multiple publications like Forbes, LDS Living, Debt.com and others, Don has over 20 years of experience in the world of marketing, leadership and business growth. His current practice has been ranked Top 10 by multiple publications, (Yahoo and Forbes), and he has been ranked the #1 Business Coach in Florida and #2 Online Trainer in the US by BestCompany.com. Don also holds a weekly Coach’s Mastermind Academy helping coaches build 6- and 7- figure practices like his.
Previously, Don led the sales and marketing efforts for one of the most successful digital marketing agencies in the US, 411Locals, to international growth of +36%. Prior, Don was an owner and Chief Revenue Officer for MoneySolver, a private equity fintech company, where he led the nationally recognized firm of over 350 employees to become the nationally recognized and largest Tax Resolution digital marketing fintech company in the U.S. with over 250% growth in three years.
Before to MoneySolver, Don spent time as a Global Sales Executive working with Amazon, State Farm Insurance, All State, Geico, Focus Services, and more.
Don spent time in the startup world as an Owner and Chief Operating Officer for Launch Leads, a marketing startup in Salt Lake City, Utah where he helped them achieve record performance in both client and revenue growth and was named to Utah Business Magazine’s Top 40 under 40 for leading businesses executives in the entire state.
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Camille Johnson has spent the last 20 years trying to find the floor as a mom of 5 busy kids and lately her thoughts have turned to what’s next for her as a midlife mom. Raised in Salt Lake City, Utah and presently living in Cleveland, OH, which she happily calls home. She’s already enjoyed several side hustles: pastry chef, diving coach, administrative assistant. But none seem a fitting sequel for when the children leave the nest…and she’s got a while to go. In Finding the Floor, Camille talks about living in the moment (and loving it) while keeping an eye to whatever comes when the last kid leaves home.
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Gary Boatright Jr. is the operations manager for the Historic Sites Division of the Church History Department. He obtained degrees from Weber State University of the University of Oklahoma and has worked for the Church History department for over 20 years. Most of that time has been spent working with the historic sites program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
List of Historic Sites
Joseph Smith Birthplace – Vermont
Sacred Grove – New York
Hill Cumorah – New York
Whitmer Farm: Church Organization Site – New York
Grandin Building: Book of Mormon Publication Site – New York
Priesthood Restoration Site – Pennsylvania
Historic Kirtland – Ohio
Morley Farm – Ohio
Johnson Home – Ohio
Independence Visitors’ Center – Missouri
Liberty Jail – Missouri
Hawn’s Mill – Missouri
Far West Temple Site – Hawn’s Mill
Historic Nauvoo – Illinois
Carthage Jail – Illinois
Kanesville Memorial (Formerly the Kanesville Tabernacle) – Iowa
Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters – Nebraska
Martin’s Cove: Mormon Trail Site – Wyoming
Sixth Crossing: Mormon Trail Site – Wyoming
Rock Creek Hollow: Mormon Trail Site – Wyoming
Beehive House – Utah
Cove Fort – Utah
Brigham Young Winter Home and Office – Utah
Hamblin Home – Utah
St. George Tabernacle – Utah
Mormon Battalion Historic Site at San Diego – California
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Temple Ticker – 3rd Block
- Temple Dedications Announced
- Bentonville Arksansas
- Media and VIP Tours – June 12-13
- Open House – June 17 – July 1
- Dedication – September 17th by David Bednar
- Brasilia Brazil
- Media and VIP Tours – August 1 – 4
- Open House – August 5 – 26
- Dedication – September 17th by Neil Andersen (Same Day)
- Open House reservations Available
- Richmond Virginia – March 25 – April 15
- Columbus Ohio – April 29 – May 13 (Parking Reservations)
- Temple Groundbreakings
- Montpelier Idaho
- Scheduled for June 17th by Randy K Olsen.
- Temple Rendering still not released.
- Port Vila Vanuatu
- Groundbreaking schedule for March 4 was delayed
- Cyclone Judy and Cyclone Kevin
- Temple Locations Announced
- Vitória Brazil
- Old Strip Mall? – some sort of university next to a road with a cool bike lane in the center of the road.
- Maceió Brazil
- Coconut Orchard? – On a busy road next to a department store with a large statue of liberty statue.
- All Future temples in Brazil have a site location announced\
- Vitória Brazil
- Heber City Updates:
- https://www.kpcw.org/wasatch-county/2023-02-08/lds-church-hits-brakes-on-request-to-change-heber-valley-dark-sky-rules?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Church is taking time to submit the request for an exception for the Wasatch county Dark Skies ordinance.
- https://www.kpcw.org/wasatch-county/2023-02-27/lds-church-wasatch-county-looking-to-balance-new-temple-lighting-with-dark-sky-goals?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- County seems willing to grant the request and rework the ordinance. But it is still not scheduled.
- https://www.kpcw.org/wasatch-county/2023-03-08/at-heber-valley-temple-open-house-future-neighbors-want-answers?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Church holds open house to neighbors to show off plans and designs, answer questions. HOA of Red Ledges acknowledges some are unhappy and will probably move.
- Ground was broken before any building applications were submitted; neighbors feel like it is already a done deal.
- Apostle Tours Temple under Construction
- Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple
- https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/abidjan-ivory-coast-temple/photographs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Elder Christofferson Toured the construction during his trip to West Africa, pictures were released.
- Progress appears to be going slow – (Temple President announced in 2021)
- Silver Moroni
- New Temple Presidents and Matrons for upcoming Temples
- Puebla Mexico – From Cholula Puebla, Temple presidency
- Taylorsville Utah – Bennion Stake, Spain Mission Leaders, Columbia MTC
- Bentonville Arkansas – From Bentonville, Philippines Mission Leaders, Philippines MC
- Moses Lake Washington – From Othello, Patriarch
- Layton Utah – From Kaysville, Korea Mission Leaders
- Casper Wyoming – from Casper, Stake president
- Red Cliffs Utah – From St George, Area 70, Brisbane Mission Leaders
- Brasilia Brazil – From Brasilia, Sao Paulo Interlagos Mission Leaders
- Concept Plans Leaked
- https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-20FKYaHGAo6qAP1uW67K_yBcVzO_HgB?usp=sharing&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Document from July 2020 shows a Master Plan concept for consideration of Church Councils.
- Outlines the goals of the master plan (Likely meant for decades in future)
- Redevelopment of several church owned blocks around temple square. (proposes renaming temple square to be a world destination).
- Focus on the universal themes, guest experience, outdoor event space, service opportunities, internal transportation, and sacred focal point around temple.
- Includes the moving of church offices (Removal of COB, JSMB, CAB), physical moving of the Assembly Hall, and several bridges over the Salt Lake City Roads.
- Concepts are meant to show vision, not any firm plans. Current work on temple square may alter the master plans.
- Big Asterisks – unclear if this has been adopted or scrapped altogether.
- Cold Weather
- Greenhouses in front of the Helena Temple to grow flowers for the open house in May.
- Snow at the Tucson Temple!
- Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple
- Groundbreaking schedule for March 4 was delayed
- Montpelier Idaho
- Bentonville Arksansas
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- Austin Temple info
- What is Pirate O’s?
- The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast
- ASU parking problems and a genius solution
- NBA and church feed the hungry
- Matt McClung introduces Post Malone
- “The Mormons are Coming” documentary
- Outfits breaking honor code, discussed on TikTok
- Influencer Taylor Frankie Paul arrested
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- Missionary in Columbia stabbed
- Push to require clergy to report abuse
- Emma Smith biographer, Linda K. Newell, dies at 82
- Two new stakes in Madagascar and South Africa
- Top recruit putting career on hold to serve mission
- Email us!
- Divine Assembly, church of Magic Mushrooms
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Chris Thomas is a writer, speaker, communication professional and small business owner. He currently serves as president of a communication consultancy called Intrepid and has nearly 30 years of experience developing and executing hundreds of campaigns for clients, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, professional sports teams and technology companies. His experience has also encompassed managing more than 300 issues and crises.
Thomas is probably most recognized for his work as the publicist for Elizabeth Smart’s family during the 10-month period of her abduction and rescue. He later helped position Elizabeth as one of the leading child advocates in the United States. Thomas writes about his experience in the book Unexpected: The backstory of finding Elizabeth Smart and growing up in the culture of an American Religion, which is distributed by Simon & Schuster.
Thomas is a popular keynote speaker presenting to audiences around the United States and in Puerto Rico, Brussels and Hong Kong. He earned a degree in communication at Westminster College, where he has taught master’s-level classes on crisis communication. For more information, visit ChrisThomasConnects.com.
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What is a messiah?
- Son of God, Son of Man, Messiah, Christ, Anointed One
How did we get from a Messiah being an earthly king to a heavenly hero-savior called Son of Man/Messiah?
- The development of a king to a comic book-style figure
What did Jews at the time of Jesus expect a “messiah to do?”
- Redeem the world, save Israel, restore the Davidic throne, overthrow enemies of Israel, perform miracles, etc.
How did Jesus fit within this messianic context of the first century?
- He didn’t seem to like the term “Messiah” or at least did not want to be associated with it.
Why was Jesus killed? Blasphemy? Because he was “righteous”?
- He was killed because of his insurrection. He held a Messianic parade into Jerusalem and challenged the temple establishment. They listed the crime on the placard above his cross, “King of the Jews.”
Why did Judas “betray” Jesus?
- He didn’t betray Jesus. The word doesn’t mean “to betray” but to deliver. None of the early Christian material gives us a unified picture of what Judas did, why he did it, and what happened to Judas after Jesus’ death.
- But, if Judas believed Jesus was the Messiah like Peter and a bunch of other people, then of course he would turn Jesus over. He can’t lose!
- After things went south, something happened to Judas
- The story is patterned after Ahithophel, Amasa, and Joseph of Egypt
We need to stop blaming “Jews” for the death of Jesus. Or acting like we would have accepted him as the messiah after he died if we Jews living in the first century.
Stranger in Jerusalem book: https://wipfandstock.com/a-?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rssstranger-in-jerusalem.html
Dr. Trevan G. Hatch is the Anthropology, Bible & Ancient Near East, Middle East, and Religious Studies specialist at the Lee Library at Brigham Young University (currently an associate rank faculty). He is also an adjunct professor in the Department of Ancient Scripture. He earned a B.A. in History at Brigham Young University; an M.A. in Jewish Studies (emphasis in Bible and Jewish origins) at Baltimore Hebrew University and Towson University; a Master of Library & Information Science at the University of Kentucky; a PhD in the social sciences at Louisiana State University with a research emphasis in religion and Judaism; and is currently finishing a doctorate in Jewish Studies (emphasis in Bible and Early Judaism) at the Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies in Chicago. He also studied at two universities in Israel: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of the Holy Land.
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Christian Kimball is a ‘retired’ bishop, a ‘retired’ professor, and a ‘retired’ lawyer. Linda and Christian live in the mountains of Utah and travel frequently to visit their 11 grandchildren and their grandchildren’s parents.Son of well-educated, white, upper-middle class, multi-generation Mormon parents. Grandson of an LDS Church president. Until age 40 he checked every box, including serving as a bishop in the 1990s. Shortly after release from that calling, he returned his temple recommend and has refused to sit for any kind of worthiness interview since.1. Grow UpGet yourself into an adult-to-adult relationship with the institution, with the leaders, and with your fellow members in the pews.2. Break the binaries.Don’t get stuck in true/false or in/out. There are options and variations and middle grounds.3. Quit the magical thinking. [“magical thinking” probably doesn’t make sense in advance; it’s one of the phrases that requires some unpacking; but once you get it, it’s a good memory job]The world is a complicated, uncertain place. There are no certainties, no sure things.4. Develop a wisdom practice. Think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, insight.The post Edge of Mormonism Ep. 673 The Cultural Hall appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
Thomas Wayment is a professor of Classics in the Department of Comparative Arts and Letters. He earned his PhD in New Testament Studies from the Claremont Graduate University (2000) and has taught at BYU for the past 23 years. His research focuses on the intersection of textual production and community formation with particular emphasis on the way communities create and adopt literary texts. Much of his work engages the dynamics of early Christian networks as evidenced through literary and documentary papyri. He has also focused on the scribal culture evidenced in the production of New Testament manuscripts.
- Much of our current conversation and emphasis on the KJV in English centers on the Church’s Statement
- The 2021 Church Handbook states, ““When possible, members should use a preferred or Church-published edition of the Bible in Church classes and meetings. This helps maintain clarity in the discussion and consistent understanding of doctrine. Other editions of the Bible may be useful for personal or academic study.”
- In the past decade there has been a notable uptick in quotations from modern Bible translations in general conference.
- Translations obscure key conversations, namely that early Christians were navigating different frictions between its Jewish and Christian members.
- Paul is the key interlocutor in these conversations.
- Paul, because his writings are so obscure in the King James translation, is often misunderstood.
- Paul in Romans 8 and how we’ve missed one of his most remarkable statements of personal struggle, anguish, and frustration over his own desire to sin. The post The New Testament Translation Ep. 672 The Cultural Hall appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
Articles of News Megan
- The Little Lessons podcast
- Bring Back Polygamy Ep 670
- Become a Patreon Saint!
- Romney v Santos
- Mark Pugsley/Affinity Fraud Ep 502
- Half Billion-dollar Ponzi scheme
- Heather Gay of RHOSLC being sued by church
- Listen to Bad Mormon on Audible
- Andy Reid answers: How do you take your coffee?
- First FSY in Middle East
Articles of News Andrew
- First Temple Trip since 1996 for Niue Saints
- More changes to temple endowment session
- Elder Bednar teaches about temple covenants
- Richard Elliott Ep 466
- Richard Elliott performs concert in Nevada
- Music and the Spoken Word
- Piping Up YouTube concerts
- Request an organ piece!!!!
- Search Senior Missionary needs
- Christ-centered one hour Easter meeting
Articles of News Annette
- Preorder Annette Luthy Lyon’s latest mystery!
- Subscribe to Annette’s newsletter!
- Slain Microsoft Exec murder update
- Bexley Boxes and the Bridegan Foundation
- Design Mom Gabrielle Blair
- For Little Saints Instagram
- Josh Sabey and Sarah Perkins CPS story
- Josh Sabey fundraiser
- Gospel Living App
- Rebreathed air at church twitter thread
- MWEG Ep 449
- MWEG Spring Conference 2023
- Liz Wiseman Ep 235
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Kelly Keiter is a former journalist and single mom, mother to two kids. She currently works in marketing and PR. She has studied the marriage and dating crisis in the LDS church for over 10 years and thinks it’s interesting and people need to talk about it more.
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Articles of News Links
- What is Good Will?
- TABCATS general manager retires
- Bio of Edith Northman, architect
- Home Gardens Ward Meetinghouse
- Idaho Falls 5th Ward Meetinghouse
- Paris Idaho Tabernacle
- Benjamin Felix Ep 667
- Are there other buildings you think are cool?
- “The Doomsday Mother: Lori Vallow, etc….”
- Heather Gay, “Bad Mormon,” being sued by church
- The 2023 Choir School; Tabernacle Choir auditions
- Tabernacle Choir, remote version
- Half-billion dollar ponzi scheme
- Mark Pugsley/Affinity Fraud Ep 502
- Journalist killed for his work reporting on Ponzi scheme
- New film about the Nauvoo Temple
- Youngboy Never Broke Again considering baptism
- Church employees to get insurance coverage for birth control
- Susan Madsen Ep 337, Ep 392, and Ep 553
- Study finds positive impact on women who serve missions
Spiritual Hyperopia with Jennifer Roach
What is spiritual hyperopia? Elder Renlund recently spoke about this and Jennifer breaks it down for us. When we over spiritualize things, or look beyond the mark, we can become so heavenly or spiritually minded that we miss out on the gospel basics or the tasks in front of us that need our attention. Jennifer explains myopia vs. hyperopia, and how to find that sweet spiritual middle ground.
For more from Jennifer, check out The Cultrual Hall episode 520
Check out Jennifer’s book: Codependent Discipleship by Nick Galieti and Jennifer Roach
Check out Jennifer’s podcast: Come Follow Me with FAIR: Faithful Answers to New Testament Questions
- Dedication Announced
- Helena Montana –
- Media and VIP tours – May 15-17
- Open House – May 18 – June 3
- Dedication – June 18
- Elder Gary Stevenson
- Groundbreaking Announced
- Port Vila Vanuatu
- https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2023/1/30/23572377/groundbreaking-port-vanuatu-temple-south-pacific-islands?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- March 4th by Brett K. Nattress
- Temple announced in Oct 2020
- Site and Rendering released in May 2021
- 10,000 sq ft temples and Arrival center (tearing down meetinghouse)
- 2 stakes, 2 districts in Vanuatu and New Caledonia
- Salt Lake Temple Update
- https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2023/1/25/23568657/salt-lake-temple-square-renovation-2022-2023?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Dates
- Excavation on the temple’s north and south sides was completed.
- Complete the Church Office Building Plaza, with an expected late-fall finish date.
- Complete the Main Street Plaza, also expected to be finished in late fall.
- Current Work
- Waterproofing and heating conduit were installed along the Church Office Building plaza, with new paving work started. (New sign)
- Construction on the three additional lower floors of the temple’s north-side addition began. The addition will include two baptistries, sealing rooms, dressing rooms and administrative offices.
- Excavation completed in the northwest corner of Temple Square, for future gardens providing a place for peaceful contemplation. (RIP Space Jesus)
- Begin additional work on some of the areas surrounding Temple Square, including previously announced renovations to the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, Beehive House and Lion House.
- Continue construction of the guest experience pavilions south of the temple. (Replica ordinance rooms)
- Temporarily close the Assembly Hall as the facilities and wall on the southwest corner of Temple Square are removed.
- Install structural steel frames inside the Salt Lake Temple’s tower spires.
- Begin installation of the temple’s base isolator system.
- Very Detailed animated video explaining the earthquake proofing work.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvniG1E5AO4&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Temple Weighs the same as an Aircraft carrier.
- Construction Update
- Auckland New Zealand Temple
- https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/cladding-applied-to-soaring-new-manukau-mormon-temple-opening-next-year/N36L33APGJDFZCNAIUSTA6AWKA/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Cladding Being applied to building
- But has been Stalled for several months.
- Getting attention from travelers on the highway
- Able to see temple from the Sky Tower (second tallest in southern hemisphere)
- If the article is correct, to be finished next year.
- Farmington New Mexico
- https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/construction-of-latter-day-saints-temple-continues-steadily-during-winter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Four Corners Economic Development Breakfast Briefing presentation
- Details about history, design, construction updates, contractor information, economic impact.
- “economic impact can be measured in dollars and in the quality of life that attracts individuals and families to our community,” adding that church members consider retiring in communities that have temples and a comfortable climate and cost of living.
- One design represents the pinon trees; another, the pine cones. The design, called “desert rose,” also is in stained glass windows.
- Expected to be finished in early 2025
- New Temple Presidents
- https://www.thechurchnews.com/2023/2/2/23574753/7-new-temple-presidents-will-serve-from-switzerland-to-bangkok?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- New Temple Presidents and Matrons for Temples nearing completion
- Bangkok Thailand – From Thailand! Former Stake president
- McAllen Texas – From a Spanish speaking branch in San Antonio, CDMX oeste mission president
- Orem Utah – Former Nashville Mission President
- Upcoming Renovation Clues
- Provo Utah Temple
- Church has applied to Provo city to vacate North Temple Hill Drive and take over the lane for private ownership.
- Essentially a driveway for the temple parking lot.
- 100 South was purchased in Provo, 400 S in St. George, 100 E in Manti, Main Street in Salt Lake.
- Provo Utah Temple
- Auckland New Zealand Temple
- Port Vila Vanuatu
- Helena Montana –
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A Replica Version Of The FIRST EDITION BOOK OF MORMON Plus, Doctrine and Covenants – Book Of Commandments – Emma Smith Hymnal
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Episode of THE BEAST
- Become a Patreon Saint!
- Latter-day saint veteran reunited with dog tags
- Meet the ‘Missionary With No Legs’
- BYU becomes first to offer Azerbaijani 101
- Why are there so many Latter-day Saint ambassadors?
- BYU announces first ever EFYSA
- New tool to manage local listings
- Church funds are curbing malnourishment in Kenya
- Teen mocked on TikTok for luxury bag
- Registration for FSY 2023
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- When Joseph Smith said, “I am going like a lamb to slaughter” he was speaking directly to John Bernhisel.”
- Bernhisel was a founding member of the Council of Fifty.
- Bernhisel was the only person to become a spiritually sealed son to Joseph Smith in the Nauvoo Temple under the “Law of Adoption.”
- After Joseph Smith’s death, Emma Smith allowed Bernhisel to examine the manuscript of her late husband’s “New Translation” of the Bible.
- John Bernhisel warned Brigham Young not to publicize the official nature of Polygamy lest it incur the wrath of Congress.
- Bernhisel went behind enemy lines during the Utah War to gather information on Johnston’s Army for the Nauvoo Legion.
- Bernhisel was Utah Territory’s chief negotiator with President James Buchannan during the Utah War.
- Bernhisel negotiated with every American President from Zachary Taylor to Abraham Lincoln on behalf of the Latter-day Saints.
Bruce Worthen became interested in history as a teenager growing up in San Jose, California. His plans to get a PhD in history were temporarily sidetracked by an opportunity to become a computer programmer. After wandering in the wilderness of computer science for forty years (literally forty years) Bruce returned to school and received his PhD in History from the University of Utah in 2018. His now an independent scholar publishing about the history of the American West. Mormon Envoy is his first book. He resides in South Jordan, Utah and spends his spare time following the Utah Jazz and flying a 1967 Mooney single engine plane.
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Articles of News
- What is Maverick? (they have good bathrooms)
- Want to help with show notes and things?
- Tabernacle Organ Virtuoso Performance
- C. Tanner Gift of Music concert
- Quiz: How well do you know Pres. Nelson
- Family mourns the loss of teenage son
- Latter-day Saint member of Congress
- Church settles with Tacoma abuse survivor
- Light the World melody, a gift in itself
- Man accused of killing family’s obituary
- Inside look at Jodi Arias murder
- Online library of gospel related picture symbols
- Katie Edna Steed Ep 654
- Teaching Strategies For Children with Disabilities
- Black member told not to marry white members because ‘seed is cursed’
- Schedule adjustments for home MTC
- Announcements and changes under President Nelson
- Mary Crandall Hales passes
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- Correction: BYU Suspends Julie Stoffer
- Follow us on Instagram @TheCulturalHall
- Or on Twitter @TheCulturalHall
- Want to be in charge of TikTok?
- Want to help and make very little money?
- Cold man breaks into Provo temple..to get warm?
- Jana Parkin, artist
- Jeff Parkin Ep. 80
- Get tickets for Brian Regan
- Preorder Sister Lyon’s latest book
- Checkout her awesome Kirkus review
- Want to help in YouTube?
- Want to see the color swatches?
- RootsTech keynote speakers
- Elder Gong youth devotional
- What is The Gong Show?
- Watch The Parent Test
- Parent Test Twitter thread
- Where does the name ‘Idaho’ come from?
- Mormon Helping Hands still being used
- New Zealand PM apology for Dawn Raids
- YouTube of apology
- Elder Ian Ardern, uncle of NZ PM
- President Nelson and Jacinda Ardern
- Britain Covey denied parking
- ‘Mormons’ in the NFL
- Phil’s my Pharmacist
- Recipe for cracked feet
- Man threw Molotov Cocktails at Capitol
- Did Finns invent Molotov Cocktails?
- BYU Barbie/gymnast
- Blades of Glory TikTok (in a cultural Hall)
- Burley Idaho temple allegations
- Will Swenson to perform as Neil Diamond
- Audra McDonald and the Wardrobe
- Before Napoleon Dynamite there was The Phone Call
- The Last Leaf
- First Portuguese speaking branch in North Carolina
- Temple Dedication
- San Juan Puerto Rico – #176
- https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2023/1/15/23556387/san-juan-temple-dedication-prophetic-promise-fulfilled-elder-christofferson?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- 15 January 2023 – Elder Christofferson
- ““The temple will bless this island,” he said. “It has had a lot of challenges in recent years, natural disasters and other kinds of difficulties that have been serious and caused a lot of destruction. It will make a difference.”
- “This will bring what we need,” Elder Alvarado (Puerto Rican Native) said. “Puerto Rico needs joy, it needs happiness. There is so much beauty around us, but now with the temple, people can have hope of a better Puerto Rico.”
- Previous trips to Washington DC or Florida
- “The temple is small, but like these small islands here, the impact is huge,”
- Amarilis Alvarez said she has noticed that people coming from many different places want to come see the temple — even from large cruise ships that stop at the port in San Juan. Cars drive up to the front and people take photos.
- 5 Stakes in Puerto Rico, 1 district in Lesser Antilles
- Temple Groundbreaking
- Querétaro México Temple
- https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2023/1/9/23546369/3-general-authority-seventies-groundbreaking-queretaro-mexico-temple-lds-construction-begins?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- 7 January 2023 – Elder Adrián Ochoa (Mexico Area Presidency)
- Two former Mexico area presidents were there – De Hoyos, Valenzuela
- Bother in the temple department now
- 16th in Mexico (of 23)
- 8th largest metro area in Mexico – Tied with Cancun for the largest growth
- https://ldschurchgrowth.blogspot.com/2022/07/self-affiliated-latter-day-saints-in.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Mexican Census Data reveals a 66% increase in self-identified church members from 2010 to 2020
- Good Economy, Tech industry, Young Families, Lower Crime
- Temple Site Announcement
- Barcelona Spain Temple
- https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2023/1/9/23546044/barcelona-spain-temple-site-location?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- 4 acres site in Sant Cugat del Vallès (north of Barcelona)
- Next to busy highway
- 27,500 square foot temple, 13,600 sq ft patron housing facility
- Temple Reconstruction Announced
- Anchorage Alaska Temple
- https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2023/1/23/23565588/anchorage-alaska-temple-resizing-reconstructing-relocating-plans?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Meetinghouse next to the temple will be demolished in early 2024 and a new temple will be built at that address to be finished in Summer 2026.
- No Moroni on new temple
- When the new temple is finished, the old temple will be decommissioned and replaced with a meetinghouse. The temple will remain open during construction
- The temple was one of three “test temples” dedicated under President Hinckley in 1999.
- Later expanded and rededicated in 2004 to have two ordinance rooms
- New temple will also have two ordinance rooms of 40 seats (Same size), but won’t be progressive style.
- Size will increase from 12k sq ft to 30k sq ft.
- Construction Updates
- Heber Valley Utah
- https://www.kpcw.org/wasatch-county/2023-01-18/lds-church-applies-to-change-dark-sky-rules?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Church Applies to amend “dark skies” regulations of Wasatch County
- Rule does not allow lights to shine upwards
- Church wants temple lit up until 10pm and again at 5:30 am.
- Salt Lake
- Drilling of vertical shafts for cables to tie in the base isolators under foundation
- Manti Utah
- Tower restoration finished – off white and darker roof
- Deseret Peak Utah
- Installation of steeple copper dome – Temple topped off (RIP Moroni)
- Red Cliffs Utah
- Exterior lighting on, interior work happening, hot air balloon photos
- Feather River California
- Furniture arriving soon, final inspections will follow. Open House committee Formed
- Yorba Linda California
- Waiting for electrical transformer in middle of property to be removed to be able to start construction – 6 months since construction
- Willamette Valley Oregon
- Site Preparation happening, building permits not yet issued, members are fasting
- Brasilia Brazil
- Open house committee formed, temple nearly completed
- Okinawa Japan
- Landscaping finished, lights are on, parking lot extended at meetinghouse
- Bangkok Thailand
- Video with Project Manager made by the Mission
- https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/bangkok-thailand-temple/videos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Story picked up by LDS living:
- https://www.ldsliving.com/my-life-has-changed-bangkok-thailand-temple-project-manager-is-baptized-finds-peace-in-the-gospel/s/11027?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Non-Temple Construction
- New Institute Building in Logan
- https://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/archive/2023/01/19/usu-institute-of-religion-getting-a-major-facelift/#.Y863IXbMJaQ?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Historic Institute building being torn down
- http://ldspioneerarchitecture.blogspot.com/2016/07/logan-institute.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Huge Modern building being built
- Some Institute classes being taught on campus!
- Wilton Connecticut
- https://goodmorningwilton.com/pz-new-cafe-a-ok-but-church-of-lds-meeting-house-disappoints/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Church has been attempting to build a meetinghouse across the street from town hall.
- Town architectural review board has been trying to get them to follow local design standards
- Church reps want building to be identifiable to members:
- ““That front elevation is kind of iconic for members of the church of Latter-Day Saints. A lot of the buildings have that style going on. One of the things we were charged through as a design team was to try to make this identifiable to members and to also kind of fall in line,” Benning said.
- “This is a project that is unusual for the church. This team and our client in Salt Lake as well, we’ve all worked together to provide something that’s unique to this particular area. We work all across the country on these projects and I need you to know that this is a very custom project that is designed for your community,” he said.
- Efforts have been underway since June, the Board was happy about the design
- You’ve done a wonderful job with this version… the building looks great”
- But the Planning and Zoning commission is pissed, contradicting the board, they want a design that is
- ““When you show me colonial design inspiration and then… the building you’re doing here… It’s like being inspired by dogs and then presenting cats to me because this building looks nothing like your inspirational photos”
- ““The client and the budget and the pushing doesn’t inspire me to back off, to be honest. We see a lot of applications, a lot of applicants spend money that they might not have planned on spending in order to satisfy something under a special permit and an approval that is necessary. So I really don’t like hearing that to be honest”
- ““It’s just, just frustrating when applicants listen to our concerns and just don’t incorporate them. And I think this should be reiterated yet again, I don’t think it can be reiterated enough: none of us has an issue with the religious aspect or their religious standards at all. It’s really just that they haven’t listened to our concerns and they’re not incorporating them,”
- ““This is a building, it’s voluntary. You’re coming to us and we are in Wilton, Connecticut. We’re not in Mesa, Arizona or El Paso, Texas. This is our community and the reason we exist here is to try to enhance it, preserve and protect it. And the aesthetic is part of that conversation. So your client needs to get on board with where they’re building this building and I really don’t like hearing about what they get pushed to do”
- Church reps asked for an up or down vote
- “Well, we’re sort of at a loggerhead, and I think the bottom line is we’ve made significant revisions to the site and to the building. … at this point, our client has asked us to please take this forward as an up or down decision,”
- Commission will deliberate for 65 days and make sure they aren’t violating any Religious protections.
- New Institute Building in Logan
- Heber Valley Utah
- Anchorage Alaska Temple
- Barcelona Spain Temple
- Querétaro México Temple
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Articles of News Links
- Utah man charged with sexual assault of women he met through Mutual app
- Do you play ComeFollowMedle?
- SCOTUS won’t let trumpet band overturn 2020 election
- Defendant in Boy Scout case sentenced
- Family History Library is now FamilySearch Library
- Update on the Enoch family murders
- The church and stock positions
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A life long member of the church, 40 year resident of New York City, and art enthusiast, Glen has his finger on the pulse of LDS art. Glen tracks not just religious themed art, but any and all artwork by members of the church. He connects daily with LDS artists around the world to find out what works they are doing and to promote their efforts. Tune in to hear his “Top Ten List” (we love a list!) of the some of the LDS art trends he is seeing today.
Check out his work at Center For Latter-Day Saint Arts and contact him at glen.nelson.nyc@gmail.com.
Glen Nelson is the author of over 30 books. Three of his books, as a ghostwriter, have been New York Times bestsellers. His most recent book is John Held, Jr.’s Fiction, published March 2022. He is co-founder, with Richard Bushman of the Center for Latter-day Saint Arts.
10 Trends in Art by LDS People
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There are far more artists—painters, composers, writers, choreographers, filmmakers, etc.–who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints than anybody fully knows.
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BYU’s influence on the creation of artists waxes and wanes.
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Many LDS artists of accomplishment have no Utah connection—they were not born in the Intermountain West, didn’t go to school there, don’t work nor live there.
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Today’s LDS artists’ values and beliefs are more subtle than previous era’s overt religious content.
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Technology has allowed artists who are not looking for full-time careers to make and share their work easily.
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The Church and its affiliated organizations (BYUtv, KSL, Deseret Book, etc.) are eager, even desperate to find new voices in the arts, particularly artists of color.
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Artists are creating more work that speaks to personal identity rather than trying to represent “The Church.”
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LDS artists are very much engaged with social issues of the day.
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Arts scholarship is on the verge of exploding because there are many academics in the arts who are LDS.
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LDS artists from history, who “left the Church” are due reappraisals because their work draws from the culture in surprising ways.
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Articles of News Links
- Little Lessons podcast
- Email us!
- Peter Breinholt Ep. 6 and 252
- The New Year’s resolution you need?
- LDS Plastic Surgery Craze?
- Sister Gladys Knight celebrated at Kennedy Center Honors
- Garth Brooks and Sister Knight
- Bro Brooks singing “Midnight Train to Georgia”
- Knight singing “We Shall Be Free”
- Family Search prepares for RootsTech 2023
- Suspicious box found outside Rexburg Temple
- Cotopaxi founder to serve as mission president
- BYU mourns death of defensive lineman Sione Veikoso
- TikTok finds worst Lego knockoffs
- Washington DC Temple bridge prank
- What Dallas Jenkins told Lazarus
- The Chosen on BYUTV
- Left Behind series
- Church News podcast, Lea Solanga, and Filipino influencers
- Richard Elliott Ep. 466
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Articles of News Links
- “Tales of a Paperboy” by Mr. Mair
- What is Orange Theory?
- Become a Patreon Saint
- Russell Brunson Ep. 595
- History Channel “10 Things You DIdn’t Know About the Mormons”
- Patrick Q. Mason Ep. 468
- History Channel YouTube link
- Church accused of censoring Carlos Maratta’s artwork
- Gay Men’s chorus performs at Washington DC temple
- What is The Magic Yarn Project?
- California Stake participated in wig project
- Find ways to volunteer at JustServe.org
- Update on Zachary Wallin case
- Utah Man kills entire family
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Temple Ticker
- Art in America Article
- Building Mormonism: History and Controversy in the Architecture of the Latter-day Saints
- https://www.artnews.com/art-in-america/features/building-mormonism-history-controversy-architecture-1234651244/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Architectural identity of Mormonism
- Kirtland – Second Great Awakening, Gathering
- Missouri – Abandonment
- Nauvoo – City on a Hill
- Utah Pioneer Temples – settlement/fortress/refuge, desert bloom like a rose, Stone rolling out of a mountain, the mountain of the lord, prophecy fulfilled, ancient parallels
- Tabernacles – meeting places, community architecture
- Western Temples – Arizona, Alberta, Hawaii, Idaho – blocky, settlement, solidarity.
- Meetinghouses: Wilshire Hollywood California, Idaho Falls 5th ward, DC ward chapel.
- Post War outreach and integration – Los Angeles, Oakland, DC, – Suburbs, space age, outmigration from Utah.
- Mid Century Modern Chapels: Pagoda Chapel (Holladay), Golden Toaster (Logan)
- Expansion and standard plans – Six spire design, then mini “Ritz Carltons”
- Exceptions: San Diego, Hong Kong, Vernal, Copenhagen
- Landmark temples
- Paris, Rome, Philadelphia, Provo City Center, (Laurie Lee Hall)
- Proliferation and Homogenization
- Applying Meetinghouse standardization and adaption to Temples
- Temples within 3 or less hours
- Nelson Push for more, pioneer temple renovations
- Community of Christ Temple (Initially labeled as COJLDS)
- 1994 – Peace Temple, different trajectory in Mormonism.
- Kirtland Temple Retrofit
- Benjamin Felix Instagram (@benjaminffeliz) account
- https://www.instagram.com/benjaminffelix/?hl=en&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Hypothetical concept to convert temple into hosting COJLDS temple ordinances
- Annex with underground space (a la Salt Lake and ProvoCC)
- Deep level Baptistry
- Preserve assembly area and convert to celestial room
- Second floor endowment rooms
- Sealing and initiatory rooms in attic.
- Of course, it won’t happen – Temple in Cleveland
- Social media claims
- Many of these temples being announced will never be built and/or delayed into the future.
- Temples taking multiple years to plan/build is very common
- Common announcement to groundbreaking is 2 years
- Construction takes 2+ years
- Delays are common and have always happened
- Only 7 temples announced more than 2 years ago don’t have sites announced.
- Philippines
- Nigeria (x2)
- Hungary
- Dubai – (there is progress)
- China (Rumors)
- Russia (Rumors)
- Be patient before you make judgements people!
- Temples taking multiple years to plan/build is very common
- Miscellaneous construction updates
- Casper
- Leaders hope it will be don’t in 2023
- Dependent on supply chain and labor issues
- “Dirt work” being finished
- Foundation laid, the Pods attached (21 pods)
- Second Temple after Helena to be built like this (Lego bricks)
- https://trib.com/news/local/casper/mormon-leaders-hopeful-casper-temple-will-be-finished-in-2023/article_62548ed4-7d7e-11ed-8a84-933dc7288338.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Grand Junction
- Quirky local newscast to say that steel beams starting to be installed
- https://www.westernslopenow.com/top-stories/progress-update-on-the-grand-junction-lds-temple/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Orem and Manti
- Cold Weather coverings on spires
- Memes
- Shelob’s spider web
- Casper
- Many of these temples being announced will never be built and/or delayed into the future.
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- Duncan’s Christmas Carol-short story
- Boxing Day traditions
- Locations of 3 new temples (including Austin)
- What is a gastric sleeve (why not one more time?)
- Fruit trees in Tanzania Africa
- Tabernacle Choir’s Nativity tradition
- The choir and Neal McDonough
- John Rhys-Davies and the Christmas Story
- The choir and The Muppets
- Migrants share their stories
- Do you have information on the Houston Transfer Center?
- 2nd hour meetings to start with prayer (again)
- Was Mike Leach a Jack?
- Elder Matthew Holland pays tribute to Bro. Leach
- 35 Most famous Mormons
- Are Shea and Syd Mcgee Mormon?
- Where is Morgan from Laguna Beach now?
- Julie from The Real World
- History of funeral potatoes
- Navy football coach steps down
- Man breaks into Provo City Center temple
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- Welcome Megan of The Little Lessons podcast!!
- Become a Patreon Saint!!
- Send Richie an email!!
- Tribe of Testimonies podcast
- Church participates in Newport Beach boat parade
- ‘Astonishing’ number of twins
- Lessons learned by Miss Rodeo 2023
- Saint Cora Louise Evans
- Who is Isaac Manning?
- Student athletes and religious accommodations
- Trek comes to Australia
- 10th Anniversary of Sandy Hook shootings
- Fans horrified to learn Killers tricked them
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As the Disability Specialist Manager for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Katie is passionate about working to increase access to gospel learning for those with disabilities. Inspired by the scripture in 3 Nephi 22:13, “And all they children shall be taught of the Lord…” (emphasis on ALL) Katie follows the Savior by seeking out ways to help those with unique barriers have access to gospel instruction and participation. Whether it’s providing resources for those with food allergies, mobility issues, or blindness, or making church programs, like FSY, more accessible, Katie works tirelessly to understand what is needed and how to provide it. She shares insights on her role to elevate voices of the disabled, and the many diverse ways the Church is working to expand access for all God’s children.
Disability Resources on the church website
Home Evening Lesson on Disability and Inclusion
Teaching Strategies for Children with Disabilities
Contact Disability Services at disability@churchofjesuschrist.org
Katie Edna Steed has been the Disability Specialist Manager for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 2018. Prior to coming to The Church, she spent fifteen years as an Associate Clinical Professor at Brigham Young University in the department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education. Her area of expertise is in children with severe disabilities, including Autism. Before teaching at Brigham young University, Katie taught in the public schools both as a general educator for one year and as a special educator for three years.
Her thesis is entitled: Instructing teachers of children with disabilities within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is passionate about this topic and has presented at several churches over the past 20+ years on how to best support their members with disabilities. She has a website dedicated to providing resources on this topic at: katieednasteed.com
Katie’s book, Promises I make When I am Baptized at Eight, combines her love of motherhood, teaching, and the gospel into an activity book to help children of all abilities better prepare for their baptismal covenants.
Katie also serves with her husband as a Technical Specialists for Latter-day Saint Charities where she provides trainings throughout the world to help educators, medical personnel and parents on how to support individuals with special needs.
Katie’s favorite titles are that of wife and mother to three wonderful children, one of which has autism. She loves to support individuals of all abilities achieve their goals and become what they desire to be.
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ARTICLES OF NEWS
- What is a Gastric Sleeve?
- A (barf) picture of Mr. Mair’s surgery
- What is a Hiatal Hernia
- “Pork chops and applesauce”
- “Where’s the basement?”
- Join us on Patreon for $4
- Follow Mr. Mair on Facebook
- “Tales of a Paperboy: a Christmas Story”
- Europe produced Witnesses of Christmas
- Watch 2022: Witnesses of Christmas
- 2022 First Presidency Devotional
- “Christmas Day in the Morning” the story of Pearl S. Buck
- “Longfellow’s Christmas,” with Edward K. Herrmann
- “Silent Night, Holy Night” featuring Walter Cronkite
- Luke II: The Christmas Story—John Rhys-Davies
- John Rhys-Davies on the Christmas Story
- Church donated $10 million to UNICEF
- Organ donated to the New Melleray Abbey
- British actor announced as narrator for Christmas concert
- Follow Dan McClellan on TikTok or YouTube
- LWV and MWEG accuse Utah of gerrymandering
- Elder Koelliker, emeritus GA passes away
- We’re Here article from Vulture
- Know Your Moroni
- https://photogent.com/know-your-moroni-a-field-guide-to-angel-moroni-statues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Free Downloadable E-book by Brian Olsen
- Hundreds of pages, now in two parts.
- Site Announcement
- Lone Mountain Nevada Temple
- 8-acre site located southwest of Hickman Avenue between North Grand Canyon Drive and Tee Pee Lane in Las Vegas, Nevada
- 87,000 square feet, three stories (two baptistries)
- Likely the same core plan as Lindon, Smithfield, Heber Valley
- Groundbreaking
- Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple
- December 3, 2022
- Patricio M. Giuffra (2nd counselor in the Central America Area)
- Fourth temple in Guatemala (of five), second in the city.
- Torreón Mexico Temple
- December 10, 2022
- Hugo Montoya (President of the Mexico Area)
- Likely will be the 15th temple is Mexico, first in Durango
- Metro area of 1.5 Million (Torreón, Gomez Palacio, Lerdo)
- Known as “La Laguna” – why not name it this?
- Service project
- City Park Located behind the Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple
- (Located in San Martín de Porres, not Los Olivos)
- Participants removed brush, stones, garbage, and weeds from areas that will later be planted with grass, flowers, and trees.
- Second Temple in the City, likely ready for next year.
- Media Coverage
- The National ran a story about the future temple in Dubai, AUE.
- https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/heritage/2022/12/12/mormon-church-plans-first-gulf-temple-near-expo-city-dubai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- “Exclusive: Temple is in design stage as discussions continue with authorities”
- No new information, but a look into the church members in AUE
- Meetinghouse in Abu Dhabi
- “What we want to ensure is that the temple grounds are open to all,” Mr Back said. “We want to avoid a situation where people see a temple and are impressed but cannot learn about it.”
- Christmas Lights
- Salt Lake
- Cranes with red and green lights.
- Saint George Utah
- Limited lights and visitors center remains open.
- Washington D.C.
- Quinton Cook and Singapore’s Ambassador
- Oakland California
- Temple Hill
- Mesa Arizona
- Returns for the first time sense renovation
- Hamilton New Zealand
- Returns for the first time sense renovation
- Nauvoo
- Community Christmas Lights Walk
- Mexico City
- Lights and Christmas Concert
- Manila Philippines?
- Europe
- Witnesses of Christ Concert
- Last year in Rome, Visitor’s center
- This year in a Roman Amphitheater
- https://news-uk.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/from-small-devotional-to-historic-broadcast-how-the-2022-witnesses-of-christmas-symbols-of-christ-concert-came-to-be?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Witnesses of Christ Concert
- Just for Fun
- https://www.ldsliving.com/4-unbelievable-stories-of-babies-born-in-lds-temples/s/81801?utm_source=ldsliving&utm_medium=email&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- Salt Lake
- Aba Nigeria
- Nuku’alofa Tonga
- Johannesburg South Africa
- Salt Lake
- City Park Located behind the Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple
- December 10, 2022
- December 3, 2022
- Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple
- Lone Mountain Nevada Temple
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Kerry is a best-selling author and award-winning researcher who received his B.S. from BYU in Psychology with a Hebrew minor and an M.A. in Ancient Near Eastern Studies, also from BYU. He earned his Ph.D. from UCLA in Egyptology. He is a professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU, and is the director of the BYU Egypt Excavation Project, for which his work has been featured on National Geographic. He has also been a Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford. He and his wife, Julianne, are the parents of six children and one gandchild, and together they have lived in Jerusalem while Kerry has taught there on multiple occasions.
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Articles of News
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- Charlie Bird’s book “Without the Mask”
- “The People Code” by Dr. Taylor Hartman
- Follow us on Instagram
- Suspect arrested after assaulting girl in church bathroom
- Brandon Sanderson Kickstarter
- Brandon Sanderson fireside with Orem Mission
- Former rugby star jailed over church stabbing
- Tabernacle Choir concert with Lea Salonga
- 10 things to do at Temple Square
- David Archuleta responds to concert goers walking out
- David Archuleta instagram
- “I Am Jesus Christ” game
- Recent BYUI grad killed in Georgia
- General Conference podcast episodes now available
- Nick Galieti Special Episode
- Planting on the Hill Cumorah
- Lindsey Stirling Snow Waltz Tour
- Lindsey Stirling Hallmark Movie
- Lindsey Stirling O Holy Night
- Missionaries assemble 400,000+ meals
- Center for Latter-day Saint Arts Gift Guide
- “Food Culture” cookbook reviews
- “The Mormon’s are Coming”
- Church donates building in Taber, Alberta
- Married members in YSA wards should be released
- Palo Alto Christmas Creche
- George Does the Opposite
- Service Missionary knits for Bishop’s Storehouse
- Pro wrestler and bishop passes away
- Ukraine refugee efforts
- Reports of bad stuff happening in San Diego
- Statue of Joseph Smith unveiled in India
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- Join Patreon at the new $4.00 Tier!!
- What is Dumping Syndrome?
- Who is David Neeleman?
- Mair’s Christmas blog
- Stanford expresses regret…
- Julia Sweeney’s TED talk
- Renovations begin in 2023 for Beehive and Lion Houses
- Centerpoint Theatre in Centerville
- Boy Scouts’ building to be demolished
- Mesa Temple Christmas lights return
- Ann Madsen Obituary
- Ann Madsen Ep 151
- BYUI instructors fired for failing ecclesiastical clearance
- Michael Adam Davis sentenced
- Genealogy research is now tax deductible
- 50 ideas to share light for #lighttheworld
- Missing woman reunited with family through DNA
- First Presidency Christmas Message
- Church News Article
- “Inside Church Headquarters: The location, design and construction of Latter-day Saint temples”
- https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2022/11/27/23466258/inside-church-headquarters-presiding-bishopric-location-design-construction-of-temples?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- “The First Presidency outlines criteria for determining where temples should be built, including the numbers of members within an area and the distances they travel to attend a temple.”
- “Based on that criteria, the Temple Department — which is overseen by two members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles — makes suggestions to the First Presidency of possible temple locations.”
- “The First Presidency will then make the final determination of where temples should be built.”
- “The Presiding Bishopric and its Special Projects Department identify a specific site within that location and recommend it to the First Presidency. In most cases, once the location and site have been identified, the temple is announced by the First Presidency to the public, usually in general conference.”
- “With a site determined, the Presiding Bishopric and Special Projects Department propose designs to the First Presidency. Once approved, construction begins on the temple.”
- “With a large number of temples under construction “we have some beautiful plans that have been authorized by the First Presidency that we refer to as ‘core plans’ that vary in square footage,”
- “Because of those core plans, the design time to construct a temple has been shortened from about 18 months down to about six or seven months. And so it’s much faster to get a temple into the construction process, which saves money and time,”
- Bishop Budge said though the floor plans of some temples are the same, “you wouldn’t know it when you look at the temples. Each temple is unique and different in the exterior and interior finishes. And we construct the temples using a variety of local materials … and architectural themes that are consistent with the culture and the people of the area.”
- To better serve members in less populated areas, some new temples are being constructed with the flexibility to interchange rooms.
- “We have what we call flexible plans,” Bishop Caussé said. “This is mostly for our temples with less square footage. … To offer maximum capacity to the members, we have that flexible use of a number of rooms within the temple. For example, a sealing room could be used as an instruction room, or an instruction room can be used as a sealing”
- “Inside Church Headquarters: The location, design and construction of Latter-day Saint temples”
- Angel Moroni Placed
- Salta Argentina Temple
- Thursday November 24th – Thanksgiving, not reported until Saturday
- Last Angel Moroni Scheduled to be placed on a new temple.
- There are 170 Angel Moroni statues (including Salt Lake)
- The Provo statue will be taken off, bringing down to 169
- 69 Temples don’t or won’t have Moroni (29%)
- If all new temples won’t have one, then (44%)
- Groundbreaking
- Managua Nicaragua Temple
- November 26th by Taylor G. Godoy
- Announced in 2018, first temple in Nicaragua.
- Jennifer Lopez – “My parents have taught me to stay true to the covenants I have made”
- Silvana Roberto García – as a child 44 years ago, traveled to Mesa Arizona. Later traveled to the Guatemala City.
- Open House Beings
- San Juan Puerto Temple
- December 1st -17th
- One of the smallest temples at just under 7,000 square feet (same as Guam).
- Features two Flex rooms – Sealing/Endowment rooms.
- Spire inspired by the towers found in the city hall
- Spanish Scroll Leaf Motif on walls, quatrefoil motifs in art glass – blue greens
- Press release highlights relief efforts from church from hurricanes and earthquakes.
- Temple Site Announcements
- Wellington New Zealand Temple
- 35 site in Porirua (north of Wellington), 900 feet from the harbor
- Two story 14,900 square feet
- Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple
- Engineering and construction business site in northern Santa Cruz
- Single story 29,000 square feet
- Londrina Brazil Temple
- Open Field south of city center
- Single story 32,000 square feet
- Ribeirão Preto Brazil Temple
- Entire block in a nice neighborhood south of the city center
- Single story 32,000 square feet
- Santos Brazil Temple
- Site of the Santos Brazil Stake Center
- Two-Story 23,000 square feet
- Kaohsiung Taiwan Temple
- 26 acre site, across the street from existing meeting house
- Single-story 10,900 square feet
- Temple Square Update
- Beehive House and Lion House will close on April 8th, 2023, for restoration work.
- Historic homes of Brigham Young and other church presidents.
- “To address structural deficiencies, preservation of aging finishes, replacement of outdated mechanical systems, and updating the guest experience”
- Joseph Smith Memorial Building will also be renovated, and restaurants and event spaces will be closed until completion
- All are scheduled to Open in 2025
- Beehive House and Lion House will close on April 8th, 2023, for restoration work.
- Wellington New Zealand Temple
- San Juan Puerto Temple
- Managua Nicaragua Temple
- Salta Argentina Temple
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- Willie Geist officiates wedding on Today Show
- Texts highlight drag show debate
- 6 misconceptions about LDS church
- BYU Mission Inclusivity Club
- Tabernacle Choir to include some non-US singers
- Mary Lythgoe Bradford passes
- Melinda Gates has a new boyfriend
- 2022 Light the World initiative
- Actors hype up giving machines in Kansas City
- History of the Woman’s Exponent
- Let Richie know how you like the order of articles
- Statement on Respect for Marriage Act
- MacDonalds special sauce recipe
- David Archuleta details his faith crisis
- Benjamin Park Ep 397
- Benjamin Park on TikTok
- Taylor Petrey Ep 409
- Colorado Springs LGBTQ club shooting
- Virginia Walmart shooting
- Church on Christmas Day is Sacrament Meeting only
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Temple Site Announced Grand Rapids Michigan Temple Site of the Christ Community Church in southeast Grand Rapids Listed for $1.35M 5 acre site Sale Finalized on November 3 “This is a 24-hour well-lit and secured facility. If used as-is –...
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Where does 19th century France intersect with Mormonism? So glad you asked, you’re about to find out! Richie is joined by Daryl, Heather, and Corry to talk about their new book, Marianne Meets the Mormons. You’ll find out who Marianne...
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Zach and Darcy Spafford are the hosts of the top-rated podcast for couples who have struggled with pornography in their marriage, Thrive Beyond Pornography. Married for 20 years and working to help themselves and others to not just eliminate a...
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Articles of News Links Sister Colleen Brown Ep. 575 Follow Bro. Kyle on YouTube What the handbook says about activities Update/correction regarding charges against Colby Ryan Lori Vallow trial delayed “No, Rolling Stone…” opinion piece RollingStone, BYU crabs rumor article...
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Jon Fossum and Ganel-Lyn Condie are co-hosts of Talk of Him, a podcast featuring real and relatable conversations centered around the Come, Follow Me weekly lessons for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jon and Ganel-Lyn share weekly...
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Preorder Annette Luthy Lyon’s new book here (indiebound) Or here (Barnes and Noble) Or here (Bookshop.org) LDSPMA (publishing, media & the arts) Conference Jenny Reeder Ep. 509 2022 Praiseworthy Award winners Why become a LDSPMA member? The infamous Method Infinite...
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Gale Sears is an award-winning author, known for her historical accuracy and intensive research. Gale received a BA in playwriting from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree in theater arts from the University of Minnesota. She is the author...
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What is a gastric sleeve? Do you need to insure water and sewer lines? 2021 TABCATS Christmas concert now available to purchase Email us!! Australian church donations and taxes “LDS Church is under fire in Australia” by Jana Riess...
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While no one thing can entirely explain the rise of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the historical influence of Freemasonry on this religious tradition cannot be refuted. Those who study Mormonism have been aware of the impact...
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How to become a Patreon Saint Elton John concert cancelled because…baseball Praise to the Man (original tune) President Nelson’s 6 steps 14 Classic Latter-day Saint books Deseret Bookshelf—consider it this holiday season BYU Law School unveils new paintings Clearfield man...
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Matt Whitaker Producer/Director/Screenwriter For over 25 years, Matt Whitaker has been writing and directing for film and television. A specialist in the WWII genre, his numerous produced screenplays include the critically acclaimed war films Saints and Soldiers and Instrument of War. He has...
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Richie welcomes mother-daughter duo Reyna & Elena Aburto to The Cultural Hall. Together they host a podcast, Consecrating Your Life. This is Elena’s second visit, and Reyna’s first. You can listen to Elena’s first interview, Episode 521. Reyna Aburto (Mother)...
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Book Nook Podcast The song that made Vlad change his mind Mount Ensign 4th Branch 225 W 500 N Salt Lake City, UT 84103 Sundays at 1:30pm
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Jeff Teichert is an Assistant Attorney General in the Constitutional Defense and Special Litigation Division of Utah’s Attorney General’s Office. Cathy Butler Teichert is a professional violinist with her string quartet, Strings of Elegance and an Advanced Active Suzuki Violin Teacher with Cathy’s Violin Studio. Jeff & Cathy are co-authors...
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Did you know Mr. Mair is a writer? How does Jurassic World rate? Crazy Texas weather SnowWiesn at SnowBasin Pros and cons of dating a Mormon in Utah Passing of David McCullough David McCullough and the TABCATS Piano Guys and...
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In Original Grace, Adam S. Miller proposes an experiment in Restoration thinking: What if instead of implicitly affirming the traditional logic of original sin, we, as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, emphasized the deeper reality of God’s original...
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We all desire to obtain the marvelous blessings promised by a loving God to His faithful children. In that quest, it is essential to understand what has been taught in the scriptures and by Church leaders about God’s patterns and...
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By now you have probably read the AP Article about the abuse situation in a ward in Arizona. If you haven’t – Stop now – Read this But, what do we do with it? How do we explain it? How...
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Joseph Smith death mask Mormon Land interview with Lachlan Mackay Geek out definition R rated movies are now on Disney+ Best Dj in Utah What is the point of a donut wall? Pillow Tie: for napping at work (or church)...
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Interesting Elvis and Grease facts Who is Baz Luhrmann? Who is Colonel Tom Parker? (spoilers) The day Elvis attended early morning seminary Fireside Baptist Church on the doctrinal toolbelt 7 tips for giving a talk Details you might not know...
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W. Paul Reeve is the Simmons Chair of Mormon Studies in the History Department at the University of Utah where he teaches courses on Utah history, Mormon history, and the history of the U.S. West. His book, Religion of a...
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Being gay in the church is not easy. Do I qualify for the Celestial Kingdom? Asking myself hard questions and pray for answers. A year ago, it first came to my attention when a member told me the church was...
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Dear Friends, We apologize for an impersonal email and hope this does not diminish the personal nature of what we share or how much we appreciate your friendship. Some things are best said in print. You may or may not know...
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Divorce. It’s an uncomfortable word, a subject no one likes to discuss, especially Latter-day Saints. Yet, what do you do when you find yourself or someone you love facing the certainty of a divorce? How do you navigate the life...
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Articles of News 6.30.2022 Find The Cultural Hall on Instagram What people are saying about The Book of Mormon videos #spoilers Sample of an old Book of Mormon video Is Night Shift really helping you sleep better? How flooding in...
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Articles of News 6.22.22 I want to see the “Aunt-Man” movie Does what happen in Vegas stay in Vegas? No Do you have old church books? If so, let Richie know What is ‘Rough Stone Rolling’? New Zealand’s first service...
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Articles of News 609 “Norm!” compilation The Little Fence, by Mayor Andrew Mair How I Came to the Cultural Hall, by Mayor Andrew Mair Send an email! “Seven Years….” From registered sex offender to leader… Long lost 1842 legal document...
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Professionally, David is retired. He has a Bachelor of University Studies from the University of Utah in Quantitative Methods and an MBA from Dartmouth College where he was an Amos Tuck Scholar. Before retirement, his career focused on evidence-based medicine,...
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Leonard is a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo and the founder and Executive Director of Utah Valley Refugees. Leonard lived in refugee camps in Malawi and Zimbabwe for more than three years before coming to the United States....
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Articles of News Become part of the Patreon back row! Annette Luthy Lyon, Best In State (just a reminder) Best of Salt Lake awards New U of U housing being build, thanks to donation A look at Church Landholdings Temple...
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Cedar Breaks® is a band known for its original music videos using the natural beauty of Utah, solidly crafted songs, and flowing harmony as well as strong messages of faith, family, and heritage. Cedar Breaks themes are centered on strong...
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Ryan Anderson, PhD, LMFT, MedFT, received his master’s degree from Brigham Young University in marriage and family therapy. He earned a PhD in medical family therapy at East Carolina University and completed his internship at Duke, with a focus on...
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UNDAUNTED: Witnesses of the Book of Mormon is a companion docudrama to the theatrical feature film WITNESSES Produced by the Interpreter Foundation, UNDAUNTED provides a deep-dive into the lives of those who claimed to have seen and handled the gold plates from...
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Articles Of News 5.22.2022 600th Episode Send Compliments, Comments, and Complaints here Canada’s Pants 6 ways to support your bishop-and his family Ashburn church shares space with Muslim neighbors Dallas Jenkins of The Chosen comments on “LDS Issue” Church Global...
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600th Episode!!!! What is Lauren (Johnson) Matthias doing? Best DJ in Utah How to become a Patreon Saint? John Dehlin, Episode 4, PS thanks! Special 500th Episode Where to buy “The Perfect Token” Mountain Meadows Landmark Historical Site Book of...
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The Deseret alphabet was a project of the Mormon pioneers, a group of early followers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints which set about building a new society in the Utah desert after the death of the church’s founder,...
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Under the Banner of Heaven will Premiere on FX on April 28th. On April 25th, as part of a red carpet event, I was able to visit with: Troy Williams- Equality Utah Lindsay Hansen Park – Sunstone et. al Tyner...
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5 Signs it’s Time for Reading Glasses 36 Moving Hacks for Easier Moves Fruita, CO asks church to rebuild church that burned down Jennifer Garner surprised by teenage crush, Donny Osmond ‘Dolores’ from Encanto and BYU Vocal Point Team Up...
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Over the past 19 years, Russell has built a following of over a million entrepreneurs, sold hundreds of thousands of copies of his books (making him a New York Times Bestselling Author), popularized the concept of sales funnels, and co-founded the software...
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Annette Luthy Lyon, BEST IN STATE!! What are the Whitney Awards? Books by Sister Lyon Florida Man… Current Missionary Standards Email The Cultural Hall Taylor Ricks Episode 592 Portia Lowder Episode 564 Travis Richey Episode 570 By Common Consent.com Easter...
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The Producer/Director, Robert Hatch, has won nearly three hundred film festival awards– which is more than any other LDS filmmaker–has directed seven films for the BBC, produced a television series, produced 56 television programs for the Church, has a series...
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Taylor Ricks is a mother to four awesome children, one of whom has Down Syndrome and blesses their family in unimaginable ways. When she isn’t caring for her family she is writing, dabbling in woodworking, or going on walks. She...
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Our First “Live-Streamed” General Conference recap in a good long time. Find us on Facebook Rachel Hunt Steenblick Tiny Kindnesses Instagram Shawn Rapier—Latter Day Lives Chocolate Cake Bytes podcast Al Carraway OG Al Fox episode (for Patreon) Our Turtle House...
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“Businessman by day, father of four by night, and writer and scholar by late night, Martin juggles roles while living in the grassy, northern plains of the Lone Star state. He has written and spoken extensively on Heavenly Mother in academic...
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Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is an LDS relationship and sexuality coach with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. Her teaching and coaching focus on helping LDS individuals and couples achieve greater satisfaction and passion in their emotional and sexual relationships. In...
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Judge qualifications in Texas Article on the use of nicknames on ballots in Utah Best and worst breakfasts for your teeth Recipe for Heavenly Hush Puppies How to Prepare for General Conference Excellent books by Bro. Tom Christofferson Sacred History...
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What are six things the younger generation can do in order to better manage mental health issues and get moving forward? 1. Be careful with diagnoses 2. Realize that life is supposed to be difficult 3. Understand that mental health...
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Jesus Christ is the Master Teacher, and we have been commanded to follow His example, acquiring not only His attributes but also His teaching skills. As we do so, we invite the Spirit into our lives in the fullest measure...
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New Film about Hamilton, New Zealand temple Term Mmon Royay is trademarked Foreign Church Volunteers in Russia Evacuated Follow us at The Cultural Hall on Instagram Happy 180th Anniversary Relief Society! Recipe for Chicken Salad with Grapes Tabernacle Choir practices...
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Robin Scott Jensen is a historian for the Joseph Smith Papers and coedited the five volumes in the Revelations and Translations series (published 2009, 2011, 2015, 2018, and 2021). He specializes in document and transcription analysis. He is also a...
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Amanda Louder is a Certified Life Coach who helps women from conservative Christian backgrounds love their sex life. She helps women embrace their sexuality to help them strengthen their relationship with themselves, their spouse, and God. In addition to being...
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Get a FREE SAMPLE of Living Scriptures 0:50 LDS Film Festival’s New Name 1:30 What is a Challenge coin? 2:00 LeadingSaints.org 5:10 Episode 581: Who killed Joseph Smith? 12:07 Blair Hodges on Leading Saints 12:10 Blair Hodges on The Cultural...
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Interview with Justin Griffin the director and producer of “Who Killed Joseph Smith?” We’ll discuss the project, multiple theories, research, science, forensics, ballistics, chronologies, legal proceedings, historical accounts, changes in church histories, insights from leading experts and more in an...
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Blair Hodges is host, producer, and editor of Fireside with Bair Hodges. He earned a bachelor’s degree in communications (journalism) at the University of Utah and a master’s degree in religious studies at Georgetown University. Hodges is former host of...
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3:00 What’s in a Middle Name 5:08 Dik-diks 5:36 Mammals believed to be monogamous for $200? 7:02 Who are the hosts of Jeopardy? 7:40 After All… 8:40 Click here for Mr. Mair’s book!! 11:30 Constant Wonder podcast 12:20 Brad Wilcox...
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Tanya Hale is a certified life coach who specializes in coaching middle-aged, divorced LDS women and is the host of the podcast Intentional Living with Tanya Hale. She has four adult children, teaches middle school and was married for 24...
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Sam Skidmore, M.S., is a third-year doctoral student of clinical/counseling psychology at Utah State University. Sam’s research and clinical focuses include understanding the experiences of religious LGBTQ+ people and ways in which LGBTQ+ mental health can be improved. Tyler Lefevor,...
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0:30 Keep Your Filthy Paws… 2:15 Happiest Mission on Earth 4:10 Reach Out and Touch Someone… 4:40 Let’s Buy Florida 8:30 @BYUParody 10:24 Saints Volume 3 12:07 Melissa Leilani Larson and Saints Volumes 15:00 Washington DC Temple Dedication 16:50 Elder...
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I have heard ALS described as the worst disease ever. Worst for everyone. For the one who has the disease AND worst for the one that loves the one who has the disease. Often times we hear/think/ponder on the life...
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I was born in Ogden, Utah, but grew up in Sterling, Virginia. I served in the Santiago North Mission in Chile from 1987-1989. I graduated with a degree in Humanities from BYU. While at BYU I married Nicole Jones. I...
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0:45 How to become a Patreon Saint 5:10 Click here for the Back 40’s menu 6:15 Click here for info about Chick’s Cafe 6:54 Click here to suggest a name for Richie’s new place 11:20 Click here for Ryan Hamiliton’s...
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1:30 Info on Bulbar ALS 3:20 Watch Bro. Kyle 8pm eastern time Thursday January 27th 7:40 Iron Man, May 7 2022 10:28 How to Support Bro. Kyle 14:50 Who Killed Joseph Smith? 15:50 Bad news about alleged bad former BYU professor...
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The Good Shepherds is an immersive musical journey centered around Humanity and Redemption and how hoarding unimaginable wealth takes tragic precedence over human needs, especially within ultra-wealthy Christian churches. The production wrestles with dire societal needs which go hauntingly unanswered by these Christian organizations. David...
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Travis Richey is an entrepreneur and motivational speaker. At the age of 25, Travis managed a hedge fund with millions of dollars under management. Due to a regulatory oversight in the State of Arizona, he was charged with transactions of...
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“By him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God.” -D&C 76:24 We are in our early infancy of understanding and exploring our vast universe, but...
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Articles of News January 9, 2022 2:40 Listen to Jill Stevens, Episode 23 4:55 How much do judges make? 6:30 Salt Lake County Mask Mandate 8:50 Click here to read the fun Facebook/mask discussion 14:20 What IMDB says about How...
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Dr. David Morgan is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a doctorate in counseling psychology. He has worked as a psychologist in private practice for almost twenty years. Over thirty years ago he married his best friend, and they...
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The emergence of the Mormon church is arguably the most radical event in American religious history. How and why did so many Americans flock to this new religion, and why did so many other Americans seek to silence or even...
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James C. Jones is a voice actor, grad student, and cohost of the podcast Beyond the Block, a show that seeks to center the marginalized in Mormonism. After graduating from BYU, he moved to Boston to work as an acappella...
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Portia Louder began her career documenting weddings as a photographer. She became involved in real estate in 2005, and was investigated and indicted for mortgage fraud. Portia left her husband Chad, and their five children in Utah, and served four...
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Brad McBride has been blogging for over a decade. Initially he blogged as Middle-aged Mormon Man, but (as requested) he dropped the “Mormon” label and created “ ThusWeSee.com Bradley’s talent is taking complex, deep doctrine and breaking it down to...
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1:30 Texas Snow 4:00 Click here to purchase Tales of a Paperboy 4:22 Click here for Sally Deford free music 6:10 Click here for Janice Kapp Perry music 8:38 Click here to suggest a name for Richie’s new house 11:50...
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Ian grew up in the U.K. and converted to Mormonism in 1995, in his early 20s. His Missionary is his best friend, to this day. Ian has a background in performing arts and journalism and gave enjoyed success as an...
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0:55 Kurt Francom’s First Podcast 1:24 Where to Become a Patreon Saint 2:20 Leading Saints Podcast 6:07 Where is Orcas Island? 9:40 Aunt Mayor of Taylorsville 13:20 Dave Ramsey Show 14:40 Mormon Tithing Revisited 19:00 Ensign Peak Advisors Article 19:55...
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1:07 Church’s huge auction 2:50 Definition of Literary Agent 7:44 Desert Start Christmas show (without Richie:() 10:14 Brother Kyle In the News 11:38 Richie on Morgan Jones’ All In podcast 15:20 Rachel Hunt Steenblik’s ginormous baby 15:54 Tiny Kindnesses 16:40...
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I am a mother of 4, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and a woman trying to figure out how to minimize resentment, overwhelm and guilt, and replace them with happiness, gratitude and joy. Three years after...
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A successful business woman takes her boyfriend home for Thanksgiving only to find her family is scheming to reunite her with her lost love. Adam White – Adam White is a director and writer, known for Inspired Guns (2014), Funny Thing About Love (2021)...
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This warmhearted memoir describes how a small, insecure boy with a vibrant imagination found an unlikely family in the company of monks at Holy Trinity Abbey, in the mountains of rural Latter-day Saint Utah. Struggling with his parents’ recent divorce, Michael O’Brien...
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The Anatomy of Book of Mormon Theology divides into two volumes exploring and thinking about these pertinent questions. Whereas the first volume principally contains essays that deal with relatively traditional theological questions and concerns, the essays in this volume ask about what new worlds might be...
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My response: pic.twitter.com/jLJTTROR0q — Heather M. Collins (@heathersdesk) October 31, 2021
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Our Heavenly Parents need you now more than ever to prepare to step forward and lead in your homes, congregations, communities, and beyond. They know each of you perfectly and have reserved you to come to earth at this specific...
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Sorry for the delay everyone. Please be patient. Back in full operation November 1st.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO BROTHER KYLE – HEAR HIS JOURNEY NOW IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships: Kyle Brown (USA) Battles ALS to Finish Utah cyclist diagnosed with aggressive ALS to compete in Ironman World Championships
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Gabrielle Shiozawa plans to spend her whole life bringing people together through stories. She is pursuing a bachelors degree in journalism from Brigham Young University, where she endeavors to try new things and conquer her fears whenever possible. Gabrielle has...
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Living Scriptures Offer 17:27 LDS ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING DATE ON CASPER WYOMING TEMPLE, WYOMING’S SECOND 22:11 Winnipeg Manitoba Temple Open House and Dedication Dates Announced 23:07 Church has a new name for Oregon’s third Latter-day Saint temple 24:20 Tradition of service...
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This volume is about Latter-day Saints learning from Jews and the Jewish experience. This book is unique. It is not a traditional interfaith dialogue where the goal is to learn from each other. Rather, Latter-day Saints seek to give Jews...
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13:03 36 LDS Films Streaming on TubiTV 15:48 Former Utah Governor Is New Tabernacle Choir President 17:08 Tabernacle Choir postpones resumption of rehearsals due to surging COVID-19 cases 18:59 The First Presidency Continues the Saturday Evening Session of General Conference...
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What does it mean to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ in the latter days? The answers might surprise you. All In, the well-loved podcast from LDS Living, has explored this question with the help of Saints who are striving to live...
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Help Kyle and Colleen Make Memories! (Go Fund Me) About Jon Blais
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Kristine Haglund is a writer, editor, and independent scholar, and former editor of Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, from 2009-2015, and a blogger at By Common Consent. She is a member of the Board of By Common Consent Press,...
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He worked for a few years in the Church historical department (9:01) He is one of the creators of “Mormon Studies” (13:07) He co-founded Dialogue (16:26) He was an early outspoken LDS critic of both the Vietnam War and Racism...
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“Queer Mormon Theology: An Introduction” is officially available on Amazon and I have been overwhelmed with the interest, support, and enthusiasm for my work. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but the responses have exceeded my wildest expectations. It...
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Jon Clark is a TV music composer by day and cartoonist, book author/illustrator, and artist in his spare time. He started Honest Jon as an editorial cartoon for local newspapers before finding an audience (12k+ on Instagram at its peak) lampooning...
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Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for the Washington DC Temple BYU promotes a non-Latter-day Saint to women’s cross-country head coach, signaling that head coaches do not need to be church members Is the Brigham Young University Virginity Club for...
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Nicky is a wife and a mother to four children. She danced at the University of Utah and graduated in Human Development and Family Studies. She then danced professionally including dancing for the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA basketball team. She enjoys...
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3:24 Background Info 6:59 From Political Science to psychology 10:58 Why Mental Health?! 14:25 The 99 and the 1 19:25 Trauma Definition 23:16 Physical evidences of trauma 27:04 Why can’t “Mormons” forgive ourselves and others 35:11 How does our culture...
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8:56 From the top 10:57 Up and Out of Utah `4:45 Worldwide Worship 23:48 Teaching the Yoga 28:14 Spiritual Components of Yoga 34:22 Does God turn up the heat on you? 38:17 A teacher is a teacher is a teacher...
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21:58 Famed ‘Berlin Candy Bomber’ makes special drop for Independence Day celebration 23:12 Jeff Simpson Named Managing Director At BYU Broadcasting; Oversight Includes BYUtv 24:28 Home at last: Remains of Pearl Harbor sailor identified, laid to rest in Idaho cemetery...
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2:25 Van Orden – Do you know… 8:19 Going to BYU the Ultimate Rebellion 11:16 A home in the Church Educational System 20:23 Retired Reflections Ten Things about W.W. Phelps 23:30 1. Brother Phelps always went by W. W. Phelps, not...
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Truman Brothers is an American alternative/indie band from Provo, Utah. The 2-member band consists of brothers Ben and Chad Truman from Nashville, Tennessee. The band formed in 2005 while both were attending Brigham Young University. 14:12 Other Names of Truman...
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Introductions to Mormon Thought offers short reassessments of leading figures in the development of Latter-day Saint thought and culture, synthesizing and systematizing their contributions and influence. It is a project that grows out of the blossoming of Mormon academic studies...
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Norman C. Hill was a Mission President in the Ghana Accra West and Sierra Leone Freetown missions. He worked for ExxonMobil as Training and Development manager and as Vice President, Human Resources for Reliant Energy Delivery Group. Currently, he is...
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22:39 First Presidency Announces Changes to General Conference 26:59 Temple Square’s North Visitors’ Center will soon be demolished, replaced by garden 29:23 How the new Houston Family Transfer Center for migrants is an example of the community coming together to...
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Ben Schilaty works as an Honor Code administrator and adjunct professor at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He holds three degrees from BYU: a bachelor’s degree in Latin American studies, a master’s in Hispanic linguistics, and a master’s in...
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For nearly 200 years, skeptics and critics have attempted to explain away what David Whitmer, Oliver Cowdery and Martin Harris claimed–that they had seen angels and hefted golden metal plates containing ancient inscriptions. Now, for the first time, their amazing...
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21:17 Utah woman whose headstone fudge recipe went viral 22:42 MTC to reopen in late June with limited capacity 24:56 Utah Arts Alliance Transforms Old Church, Recording Studio Into ‘Art Castle’ 25:37 74-year-old man opens fire on 7 locations across...
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Green Flake was an enslaved pioneer and Latter-day Saint who courageously prepared the way for the Saints to enter the Salt Lake Valley. It’s time for his story to be told and his legacy to be honored. Watch The Movie...
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