As he stood before a congregation of Latter-day Saint youth in Oaxaca, Mexico, Young Men General President Timothy L. Farnes raised his hand high. “If you love Jesus, raise your hand,” he invited, recounting how his 3-year-old daughter once stood up on a full airplane and asked every passenger to do the same. | Church News
Nearly 30,000 pounds of food arrived in Hightstown, New Jersey, on Aug. 25 as part of a donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Rise, a nonprofit community service center.| Church News
Presiding Bishop Gérald Caussé met with leaders of the United Nations World Food Programme — the world’s largest hunger-relief organization — in Rome, Italy, on Thursday, April 17.| Church News
PROVO, Utah — After the microphone went out during a devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center on Tuesday, Aug. 19, many missionaries said they received a special witness from the Holy Ghost and a strengthening of their testimonies. | Church News
Since their marriage in 1978, former Brigham Young University President Kevin J Worthen and his wife, Peggy Worthen, have served God and their neighbors in many capacities, both formal and informal: as parents, Sunday school teachers and even in leading BYU.| Church News
Thousands of volunteers across the United States will remember the 9/11 terrorist attacks by serving in their communities during the month of September. | Church News
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — One year after floods and landslides devastated communities across Bosnia and Herzegovina, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Red Cross of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina proposed collaborating with the government to launch a national emergency preparedness campaign, an initiative welcomed by Adnan Delić, minister of labor and social policy, who said the effort will give Bosnians the tools they need to respond quickly to future c...| Church News
Church historians gave young adults tips and resources for finding answers to difficult questions about Church history during breakout classes at the 2025 Utah Area YSA Conference, Aug. 29-30.| Church News
Participants at the 2025 Utah Area Young Single Adult “Together in Christ” Conference had multiple opportunities to strengthen their faith during the “spiritual growth” breakout sessions.| Church News
When President Timothy L. Farnes was 14 years old, a friend of another faith began challenging his religious beliefs. There was “no way” that Joseph Smith saw the Father and the Son, this friend said, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints “couldn’t be true.”| Church News
The start of general sessions of October 2025 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is 32 days away, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4, and Sunday, Oct. 5.| Church News
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SANDY, Utah — As the sun dipped behind the American First Field Stadium, signaling the day’s end, young single adults were far from ready to turn in for the evening. The crowd buzzed with anticipation — dancing, mingling and hoisting each other atop shoulders as they waited for performers to take the stage.| Church News
In August, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints traveled many miles from their homes in Lithuania to the country of Finland in northern Europe to connect with the blessings of the house of the Lord while serving and worshipping in the Helsinki Finland Temple.| Church News
Sept. 23, 2025, marks the 30th anniversary of the publishing of “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members of the Church also refer to this proclamation as the family proclamation. | Church News
Editor’s note: This article was updated on Sept. 2, 2025, with BYU–Pathway Worldwide’s revised schedule.| Church News
Dedications of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have gone from infrequent such events for houses of the Lord built near the main body of Saints through the 1800s to now 208 and counting dedicated houses of the Lord worldwide.| Church News
Ground has been broken for the first temple in Republic of the Congo, in Central Africa. Elder Thierry K. Mutombo, president of the Church’s Africa Central Area, presided over the Saturday, Aug. 23, groundbreaking of the Brazzaville Republic of the Congo Temple.| Church News
Four mission presidents and their wives have been called by the First Presidency to begin their service about July 1.| Church News
Ever since WaterAid installed a new water source with the Church's support, Lugwara Quarters villagers have had better health, hygiene and safety.| Church News
Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson traveled to Uganda to see the aid provided with UNICEF to malnourished children in the area.| Church News
Three schools needed upgrades after destructive storms in Buyanga and Buwagi; six other schools are in a refugee settlement in Nakivale.| Church News
The 2025 Utah Area Young Single Adult “Together in Christ” Conference will soon bring thousands of young single adult members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from across Utah to Salt Lake City.| Church News
This donation of dignified washrooms could keep more students in school, said nonprofit spokesperson.| Church News
During BYU Education Week, Elder Gerrit W. Gong spoke of seeking wisdom and understanding, including in relation to artificial intelligence.| Church News
Elder Gerrit W. Gong, newly sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and his wife, Sister Susan Gong, in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 6, 2018.| Church News
Read how Elder Eduardo F. Ortega, sustained as a new General Authority Seventy during April 2025 general conference, learned to find joy and serve in the Lord’s vineyard.| Church News
From space tech to diagnosing disease, here’s a look at some of the "gold standard" learning experiences happening at BYU.| Church News
Author/composer Lane Johnson said that because Jesus Christ overcame all, "we don’t have to wait to rejoice in the Savior’s return." Learn about the new hymn "When the Savior Comes Again."| Church News
Seminaries and Institutes of Religion teacher Aaron Coombs recently spoke with Church News about how Latter-day Saints can prepare to study the Old Testament in 2026 for “Come, Follow Me” at home and church.| Church News
Historian Brent Rogers shares five facts about Vienna Jaques, a faithful Latter-day Saint woman mentioned by name in the Doctrine and Covenants.| Church News
Primary children around the world are answering the invitation to plan, invite and serve. See what children did in Chichester, England; Garland, Utah; and La Chorrera, Panama.| Church News
Stake Primary day camps in Lake Stevens, Washington, and Corpus Christi, Texas, taught children through service projects, spiritual activities and youth leaders.| Church News
Primary General President Susan H. Porter shared ways to invite baptized Primary children to be a part of the body of Christ, including giving prayers and talks in Church meetings.| Church News
New BYU study provides some empirical evidence that supports what Church leaders have long taught about participation in family history.| Church News
Efforts from a Layton, Utah, ward helped children learn more about their ancestors and other parts of the world at a family history camp.| Church News
This week on social media, Elder Patrick Kearon said to “see the world … full of beauty and hope,” incoming Young Men General President Timothy L. Farnes was introduced, and Elder Quentin L. Cook testified of Heavenly Father.| Church News
Elder Quentin L. Cook accompanied President Russell M. Nelson at the Syracuse Utah Temple dedication and spoke about worshiping and completing ordinances in the house of the Lord.| Church News
Two state-of-the-art machines now offer breast cancer detection in two of Montenegro's busiest hospitals.| Church News
Members of the 2024 "Savior of the World" production share their experiences while crafting performances.| Church News
The Mesa Easter Pageant is titled "Jesus the Christ" and performed on the grounds of the Mesa Arizona Temple. “The pageant is all about God’s love,” said the creative director.| Church News
On this Juneteenth 2020, the June 19 holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, two musical events produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2018 remind people everywhere that “black and white, bond and free, male and female” — all are alike unto God (2 Nephi 26:33).| Church News
Church member John Kunich spent decades writing “Marva!" — a musical that tells the real-life story of teacher Marva Collins and her commitment to education for all children. Now, the production has a shot at going to Broadway.| Church News
"Your Savior is forever brighter than the darkness. Turn to His light," writes Sister Tamara W. Runia, first counselor in the Young Women general presidency.| Church News
The Church added three new pages to Gospel Topics and Questions to address important questions on the Book of Mormon translation, Joseph Smith's character and plural marriage.| Church News
Kenneth Rooks and Lexy Halladay-Lowry won the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon.| Church News
Latter-day Saint and former BYU track star Kenneth Rooks talks about winning an Olympic silver medal and how the Book of Mormon inspired him.| Church News
