Elder Gerrit W. Gong, Apostle, and Wife Susan Test Positive for COVID-19
October 6, 2020
Elder Gong is the most senior Church official to contract the disease.
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Children of Divorced Parents Can Now Have Records in Multiple Wards
September 1, 2020
Children attending different wards with different parents now have the option of more official representationin both wards.
EP 478 – Singing Is Very Plosive
May 27, 2020
Latter-day Saints weigh reopening their congregations. But do we need professional cleaners? Should we sing? Bishops lose oversight of missionary work.
The Plan to Reopen Church Is Missing Something Crucial: Professional Cleaning Services
May 21, 2020
It’s time to call back in the custodians. Deep cleaning shouldn’t fall on everyday members.
Tabernacle Choir Unveils Bad New Logo
April 24, 2020
A logo so pointless, it requires excessive explanation.
First Presidency Suspends All Church Activity Globally
March 12, 2020
The big one is here. No more meetings of any kind thanks to coronavirus.
More Temples Close, BYU Graduation and Women’s Conference Canceled in Response to Coronavirus
March 12, 2020
There will be no commencement ceremony for BYU grads, Women’s Conference is off, and more temples have shut their doors in response to coronavirus.
Missionary Training Centers to Scale Back Operations Due to COVID-19
March 11, 2020
Missionary Training Centers in some areas will go virtual. Others will restrict entry.
The Church’s Response to COVID-19 Will Have A Major Impact On Missionaries
February 29, 2020
COVID-19, or coronavirus, is causing the Church to shut down missionary work and regular worship across most of Asia.
Coronavirus Causes Suspension of Church Meetings in Asia, Closures of Facilities
February 21, 2020
Two countries are confirmed to be closing Church doors for the time being, with others likely to follow.
“Saints” Volume 2 Arriving in February
February 10, 2020
The long-awaited followup to Church’s first volume of deeper history will come out this week.
EP 461 – One Handbook to Rule Them All
February 4, 2020
One general handbook replaces two, Mitt Romney chugs chocolate milk, nursing mothers denied entry to BYU event, Utahns want church finances to be public!
Church Announces New Combined General Handbook of Instructions
January 30, 2020
When two become one.
2019 Latter-day Saint Year in Review
December 31, 2019
2019 has been an awesome year. Get caught up on everything that happened for Latter-day Saints before heading into 2020.
LDS Church Receives Official Certification in Vietnam
November 15, 2019
Latter-day Saints will now have greater freedom to worship under a new certificate granted by the Vietnamese government.
We’re One Step Closer to the End of the ‘Reporting Month’ with Weekly Sacrament Meeting Attendance Records
November 4, 2019
Hallelujah! Sacrament meeting reporting will actually reflect sacrament meeting attendance.
Church Updates Security Guidelines in Chapels
October 10, 2019
After banning firearms in meetinghouses over the summer, the Church has issued updated guidelines for maintaining safety in its facilities.
Latter-day Saint Women May Now Serve as Witnesses for Baptisms and Temple Sealings
October 2, 2019
Serving as a witness to sacred ordinances is no longer a privilege restricted to men.
October 2019 General Conference Rumor Roundup
September 29, 2019
The rumors are true – or are they?!
Church Combines Social Media Accounts of Newsroom and Main Pages
September 26, 2019
The effort to streamline Church communication continues.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Updates Handbook to Prohibit Firearms in Meetinghouses
August 24, 2019
The change in language is small in words but large in impact
Apostle and Catholic Cardinal Speak at Freedom Festival
June 29, 2019
“We have to remember that patriotism is a biblical virtue. … And to see people coming together — especially to see our young people — to show that we’re not alone in our love for God and country,” said Cardinal Dolan.
Acclaimed Guest Artists to Perform for President Nelson’s 95th Birthday Celebration
June 25, 2019
Are you into Gentri? You will be.
The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ Continues in Volume Two of ‘Saints’
June 19, 2019
The first chapter of the next volume of a history of the Church’s people is now available online.
Church Updates Guidelines for New Hymnbook Submissions
May 17, 2019
The Church has offered up some doctrinal guidelines for songwriters to adhere to as they create content.
First Presidency Reverses Policy that Prohibited Children of Same-Sex Couples from Being Baptized
April 4, 2019
Reversing a major 2015 policy, children of same-sex couples can now be baptized and be blessed.
Kuwait Grants Official Recognition to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
April 3, 2019
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]ome might be surprised to learn of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ presence in the Middle East, given the social and political
Church to Produce Fewer Styles of Printed Scriptures
March 27, 2019
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n an attempt to “simplify” the process of printing scriptures, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a reduction in the available
You Can Now Receive Reimbursements Electronically
March 18, 2019
Avoid paper and that unnecessary trip to the ATM.
Save the Date! Everyone Is Invited to President Nelson’s 95th Birthday Soiree!
March 14, 2019
A fitting event for a man who acts like he’s not a day over 65.
EP 415 – Catholicism Wow!
March 12, 2019
The Rome Italy Temple is dedicated! All 15 prophets, seers, and revelators were present in Rome! President Nelson met the Pope! Devin Thorpe is here!
President Russell M. Nelson to Dedicate Rome Italy Temple with Entire First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Present
March 8, 2019
For the first time outside of the United States, all 15 members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will convene in one place.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Drops LDS.org Domain
March 5, 2019
At long last, the day has come. RIP LDS.org – 1998-2019
First Young Single Adult Ward in Asia Organized in Singapore
February 1, 2019
The new year brought new changes to the Church in Singapore with the creation of the first Young Single Adult ward in Asia.
2018: A Latter-day Saint (Once Mormon) Year in Review
December 30, 2018
By all accounts 2018 was a whirlwind of a year for Latter-day Saints. So it’s only fitting to take a look back at the stories and news that shaped our year.
EP 407 – I Would Happily Destroy Her
December 20, 2018
How involved can you be with another religion without crossing the line into official apostasy? Why is Deseret Book dropping “Mormon” titles?
Two-Hour Church Is Here, as Is “Home-Centered Church”
October 6, 2018
The rumors were true. Well, some of them.
The Latest Rumor about a Two-Hour Church Block Will Blow Your Mind
October 2, 2018
With General Conference just around the corner, and coming of the heels of one of the more consequential General Conferences in recent memory, the (formerly)
Barbara Ballard, Wife of President M. Russell Ballard, Passes Away at 86
October 1, 2018
After battling numerous health issues, including Alzheimer’s, Barbara Ballard has died.
Latter-day STET: A Copy Editor’s Thoughts on the Church’s Name Style Suggestions
August 17, 2018
Eschewing the term “Mormonism” in favor of clunkier, if correct, uses will prove difficult for journalists and PR efforts.