New James Bond Movie Has a Latter-day Saint Reference
October 5, 2021
It’s quick, but it’s there! We’ll either love being mentioned or groan at the implication.
Author: Geoff Openshaw
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President Russell M. Nelson Announces New Temples
October 3, 2021
And many of them were in line with our excellent predictions.
October 2021 General Conference Tie Tracker
October 1, 2021
Conference is about haute couture, is it not?
Latter-day Saint Temple Predictions – October 2021
September 28, 2021
After a massive 20 new temples announced in April, where on earth could the next batch go?
First Presidency Requires Masks in Temples, Reiterates Pro-Vaccine Stance
September 22, 2021
The mask guidance is only temporary, pursuant to COVID conditions improving. The Church also has a long history of encouraging vaccination.
Rendering Released for Yorba Linda California Temple
September 17, 2021
California’s ninth temple has more distinguishing architecture than most of its cousins.
EP 545 – I Still Love You, Elder Holland
August 31, 2021
Elder Holland’s BYU remarks set the internet ablaze, but we can still love the man even if we don’t love some words.
First Presidency Urges Latter-day Saints to Get Vaccinated, Wear Masks
August 12, 2021
The latest statement by the First Presidency minces few words about the importance of vaccination in the fight against COVID-19.
Ward Activities Committees Make a Comeback in Updated General Handbook… Sort of
August 4, 2021
Long live the ward activities committee.
Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for the Washington DC Temple
July 20, 2021
The DC area landmark will finally have its public open house and dedication, long delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Church Announces Site for Yorba Linda California Temple
July 15, 2021
California’s 9th temple has a home.
First Presidency Updates Guideline for Performing Civil Marriages
June 30, 2021
Bishops and other leaders are now more restricted on whom they can marry and where.
Will the LDS Church Buy Part of North Temple?
June 25, 2021
The Church has purchased public streets in the past to unify its own parcels of land. Might North Temple be next?
Church Announces New Temple Locations in Three Western US States
June 24, 2021
Idaho, New Mexico, and Colorado never had it so good.
EP 534 – There’s a Little Bit of Marxism in Joseph Smith, Too
June 15, 2021
The Church announces a major partnership with the NAACP, no more Saturday evening General Conference, and David Archuleta identifies as LGBTQ.
Historic Hill Cumorah to Be Preserved, Revitalized
June 11, 2021
The sacred Hill Cumorah will be renovated and reforested in a decades-long project.
Temple Square’s North Visitors Center to Be Demolished as Part of Renovation
June 10, 2021
Now Temple Square will have exactly zero visitors centers.
Renderings Released, Sites Announced for Temples in Kiribati and Vanuatu
May 19, 2021
The first temples in the Pacific nations might also embrace new modular construction methods.
EP 528 – Congressman Ben McAdams
May 3, 2021
Ben McAdams represented Utah’s 4th district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He’s a Latter-day Saint and a Democrat. Hear his story.
Missionaries Who Refuse Vaccination Will Serve in Home Countries
April 23, 2021
Aligning with a policy regarding other vaccination requirements, missionaries looking to serve abroad must receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Church Historic Sites to Reopen in May
April 22, 2021
22 sites will reopen in some capacity to the public starting in May.
Church Announces 20 New Temples around the World
April 4, 2021
President Nelson announced an unprecedented number of new temples at the close of General Conference.
April 2021 General Conference Tie Tracker
April 2, 2021
A tradition now entering its 10th year and rooted in excellence will show us who truly dominates General Conference – by judging fashion.
EP 523 – Temple Predictions: The Podcast Trois!
April 1, 2021
Our greatest exercise in audio temple prognostication. Ever.
Latter-day Saint Temple Predictions – April 2021
March 26, 2021
The temples are coming! But where, o’ where, shall they be?
Church Will Now Try to Preserve Manti Temple Murals
March 24, 2021
There’s now a chance Minverva Teichert’s beautiful murals in the Manti Temple will be preserved for future generations to enjoy.
Salt Lake and Manti Temples to End Live Sessions, Have Historic Murals Removed Permanently
March 12, 2021
Two of the Church’s more historic temples are about to get a little less historic.
Mission President in Philippines Passes Away Unexpectedly
March 10, 2021
President Giovanni Pelin Pangan of the Philippines Iloilo Mission died on March 9.
The Hill Cumorah Pageant Is Over Forever
March 9, 2021
Originally slated to end in 2021, the Hill Cumorah Pageant won’t see its final production because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tabernacle Choir Postpones Heritage Tour to 2022
March 7, 2021
Already postponed once, the Tabernacle Choir’s Heritage Tour won’t take place until 2022 at the earliest.
Rendering Released for Syracuse Utah Temple
February 16, 2021
Utah’s 10,000th temple now has a look!
EP 514 – Noelle Pikus-Pace
February 1, 2021
Olympian Noelle Pikus-Pace has used goals to overcome trials, judgmental church culture, and physical injury, all with an eye toward faith.
Enjoy These Photos of Bernie Sanders in Front of Prominent Latter-day Saint Locations
January 21, 2021
The internet’s favorite meme of Bernie Sanders meets Latter-day Saint culture.
Location and Design of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple Released
January 19, 2021
Pennsylvania’s second temple will fill a huge hole in the temple accessibility map.
Rendering Released, Location Announced for Tallahassee Florida Temple
January 14, 2021
Florida’s 3rd temple will serve the far-flung Saints of the Panhandle region.
Temple Endowment Covenants Added to General Handbook
January 11, 2021
We can be more open about the temple endowment than we realize.
EP 510 – Richard Ostler on Embracing LGBTQ Latter-day Saints
January 4, 2021
It’s too easy to preach to LGBTQ Latter-day Saints. Richard Ostler believes we do the most good by listening and understanding.
The Top 10 Most-Read Articles on This Week in Mormons for 2020
January 4, 2021
2020 was a strange year for most of us, but it was also full of great content for Latter-day Saints. Here are the year’s top articles.
Location Announced for Lindon Utah Temple
December 21, 2020
The residents of Lindon have lived in suspense for months! MONTHS! Now they know where their temple shall reside.
First 4 Latter-day Saint Temples Move to Coveted Phase 3
December 7, 2020
The temples are the first to reopen for proxy ordinances since March 2020.