Joseph Smith's Stone Displayed In Utah is a Rare Genesis Stone
The brown seer stone once owned by Joseph Smith the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is actually what is known as a Genesis Stone.
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Elder Holland's Health is improving as he returns to duty
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland is slowly returning to his duties as a member of the Twelve Apostles after an extended health leave.
Utah Latter-day Saints asked to wear face coverings in public
The Utah Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wrote a letter to members in the area urging them to wear face coverings while in public.
Below is the full letter sent to members in the Utah area:
Dear Brothers and Sisters:We are in the midst of a global pandemic unlike any the world has experienced in more than a century. The...
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Latter-day Saint president releases statement about racism, calls for human dignity
Russell M. Nelson,President of The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared a message on Facebook about racism and called for human dignity.
He shared the following statement in his post:
“We join with many throughout this nation and around the world who are deeply saddened at recent evidences of racism and a blatant disregard for human life. We a
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Church holds groundbreaking for Layton temple
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is moving forward with construction of a new temple in Layton.
Church officials held a small groundbreaking ceremony for the temple Saturday.
Church leaders decided not to hold a traditional ceremony with invited guests due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Church to allow local wards to meet again in the state
The Utah Area Presidency for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will allow local wards to meet again in the state.
In a letter sent to Utah leaders, the area presidency approved all Utah wards to enter into the first phase in the church's plan to hold in-person meetings.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces temples to open in phases
In a letter, the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday that temples will be reopening in phases.
The announcement comes on the heels of a social media video message from President Russel M. Nel
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Renderings Released For Temples including Washington County
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Tuesday released exterior renderings showing planned designs for three temples including the Washington County Temple.
New symbol, call for second global fast and youth speakers
President Russell M. Nelson, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced to members during Saturday evenings session of general conference that the Church has a new symbol to identify the faith.
Nelson says the symbol signifies the central place of Jesus Christ in His Church
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General Conference this weekend
The 190th General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will go on this weekend without the big crowds that usually attend.
The event usually draws over 100-thousand people to Salt Lake City each year.
Due to the coronavirus emergency, only the members of the First Presidency and scheduled speakers will attend in person.
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