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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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.  Eve ...

The president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting the world to take part in a day of fasting and prayer this weekend.  President Russell M. Nelson started his video message yesterday with a word of thanks to those trying to control the COVID-19 pandemic. But... Read More ... Read More ...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has closed down 13 more temples due to the coronavirus pandemic, including one in Utah.  The Bountiful Utah Temple is the first temple in the state to close.  In all, 88 of the church's worldwide 168 temples have shut down as the LDS Church attempts to follow recommendations set by government and health agencies to reduce the spread of COVID-19. ...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made more changes to temple policies due to the coronavirus.  LDS temples will limit its schedule to living ordinances for people living within that temple district.  This means church members living in states or regions where all temples are closed may have to postpone weddings and other ceremonies.  For ...

In response to growing global concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced major changes Wednesday to the April 2020 general conference, other large Latter-day Saint gatherings and missionary work and training ...

Utah's three Boy Scout councils will merge into a single body starting next month after the organization and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints severed ties.  The new Crossroads of the West Council will blend scouts from the Great Salt Lake Council of Salt Lake City, the Trapper Trails Council of Ogden and the Utah National Parks Council of Orem.  ...

Governor Herbert is telling faith leaders to make sure their congregations are prepared for the coronavirus.  In a letter to religious leaders around the state, Herbert shared facts from the Utah Department of Health regarding ways to help control the spread of the virus, which is also known as COVID-19.  ...