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Church Prepares for Historic Missionary Surge Fueled by 18‑Year‑Old Sisters
religion21 days ago

Church Prepares for Historic Missionary Surge Fueled by 18‑Year‑Old Sisters

At the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders in Provo, LDS Church President Dallin H. Oaks announced the church will soon field the largest number of full‑time missionaries in history, driven by the first wave of 18‑year‑old sister missionaries and the addition of 55 new missions (bringing the total to 506). With about 87,000 missionaries currently serving, church leadership stressed testifying of Jesus Christ and guiding new missionaries, while Oaks outlined three core features of the restored church—fullness of doctrine, priesthood authority, and testimony of Christ. Sister Kristen Oaks shared six truths missionaries proclaim, urging leaders to witness the gospel and emphasize temple-based teaching.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|
#18-year-old-missionaries#dallin-oaks#lds-church
The Pentagon’s Faith Filter and the Mormon Question in MAGA Politics
politics1 month ago

The Pentagon’s Faith Filter and the Mormon Question in MAGA Politics

Posner argues that the Pentagon’s overhaul of religious-affiliation codes—dropping a Christian label and omitting explicit Christian categorization—reveals evangelical influence within MAGA politics. The piece centers on Sen. Mike Lee pressing to have the LDS Church labeled Christian, treats the outcome as a symbolic win for Christian supremacy inside defense policy, and notes the broader constitutional tensions around recognizing faith in the military.

via Talking Points Memo|
#christian-nationalism#lds-church#mike-lee
Pentagon Overhauls Faith Codes After Mormon Lawmaker Backlash
politics1 month ago

Pentagon Overhauls Faith Codes After Mormon Lawmaker Backlash

The Pentagon revised its list of recognized religious affiliations for service members after backlash that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was excluded from Christian designations; the updated codes remove the generic Christian label from several faiths to better respect believers and streamline chaplain support, criticized by Mormon lawmakers including Sen. Mike Lee and prompting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to overhaul the military chaplain system.

via CNN|
#chaplains#lds-church#mike-lee
LDS Church Announces Open House and Groundbreaking Dates for Four New Temples
religion1 month ago

LDS Church Announces Open House and Groundbreaking Dates for Four New Temples

The First Presidency announced the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple open house dates (Sept 21–Oct 10, 2026) and its dedication on Nov 1, 2026, the August 1, 2026 groundbreaking for the Santos Brazil Temple, and the locations for two new temples: Caldwell Idaho and Greenville South Carolina, with site details. These plans expand the church's global temple network announced by President Nelson in 2022.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|
#caldwell-idaho-temple#greenville-south-carolina-temple#lds-church
LDS Church Silent on Measles Vaccines Amid Utah Outbreak
religion2 months ago

LDS Church Silent on Measles Vaccines Amid Utah Outbreak

The Salt Lake Tribune reports that while The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has historically supported vaccines and urged vaccination during COVID-19, it has not issued a direct statement on measles vaccination amid Utah’s outbreak. A church spokesperson points to Utah Health Department policies and the General Handbook, which states vaccines protect health and that members should consult medical professionals and seek spiritual guidance; it also notes missionaries may be limited if unvaccinated. The story notes rising measles cases and a growing share of vaccine exemptions among Utah kindergartners, prompting public calls for the church to weigh in.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|
#lds-church#measles#note-only-five-tags-requested
LDS Church Shortens Sunday Classes, Updates Youth Curriculum
local3 months ago

LDS Church Shortens Sunday Classes, Updates Youth Curriculum

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced changes to its class meeting schedule, effective Sept. 6: Sunday School, Relief Society, Elders Quorum, Young Women, and Aaronic Priesthood meetings will be shortened to 25 minutes (Primary 55 minutes; Sacrament meeting 60). Units may adjust order to fit local circumstances, with Come, Follow Me lessons continuing for all ages. Youth curricula will adopt For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices for Young Women and Aaronic Priesthood groups, with additional content via the For the Strength of Youth magazine starting Sept. 2026. Relief Society and Elders Quorum will continue to focus on messages from the most recent general conference and daily application of teachings.

via KUTV|
#lds-church#local#priesthood-quorum
From 200 to a Temple: Four Decades of LDS Growth in Zimbabwe
world4 months ago

From 200 to a Temple: Four Decades of LDS Growth in Zimbabwe

Sean Donnelly reflects on four decades of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Zimbabwe, tracing a journey from about 200 members in Harare to roughly 50,000 followers across six stakes, as the Harare Zimbabwe Temple opens for a temple dedication. The period includes a high-profile temple open house, interfaith and government engagement (including Zimbabwe’s president), and ongoing African church expansion with multiple missions, underscoring a coordinated effort that began with early mentors who baptized Donnelly in 1983 and continues to shape the Church's presence across the region.

via Church News|
#harare#lds-church#religious-freedom
LDS Church Mobilizes Relief Across Southern Chile After Wildfires
world5 months ago

LDS Church Mobilizes Relief Across Southern Chile After Wildfires

After January 2026 wildfires in southern Chile killed at least 20 and displaced tens of thousands, hundreds of volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints turned church buildings in Concepción, Providencia, Los Ángeles and Buin into donation centers to collect and distribute food, hygiene kits and other essentials, coordinating with government authorities and other faith groups. The effort, praised by interfaith partners, reflected resilience and service as church leadership expressed sorrow and solidarity with affected communities.

via Church News|
#chile#interfaith#lds-church
Puerto Montt to Welcome Its First Temple
religion5 months ago

Puerto Montt to Welcome Its First Temple

The First Presidency announced that the Puerto Montt Chile Temple will be built on a 5.8-acre site at Avenida Chamiza Lote 2 2015 in Pelluco, Puerto Montt, as a single-story, roughly 18,500-square-foot temple—the region’s first. Chile is home to about 613,000 Latter-day Saints in around 575 congregations; three temples currently operate there, with Santiago West under construction (began in 2024) and Puerto Montt and Viña del Mar announced. Temples are sacred houses of the Lord focused on covenants, marriages, and proxy ordinances, distinct from local meetinghouses.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|
#chile#lds-church#puerto-montt
Oaks Embraces the Prophetic Mantle as Church Expands Temples and Missions
religion6 months ago

Oaks Embraces the Prophetic Mantle as Church Expands Temples and Missions

Three months into his presidency, President Dallin H. Oaks says the 'mantle of the prophet' is a heavy, holy responsibility he is growing into, as he guides the church through initiatives including lowering the missionary age for young women and announcing new temples such as a Burley, Idaho temple, with Portland, Maine to follow, while urging adherence to a covenant path amid global challenges.

via Church News|
#burley-idaho-temple#dallin-h-oaks#lds-church
Honoring President Jeffrey R. Holland: A Legacy of Love, Faith, and Inspiration
religion6 months ago

Honoring President Jeffrey R. Holland: A Legacy of Love, Faith, and Inspiration

President Jeffrey R. Holland, a beloved leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was remembered as a teacher, father, and apostle of love and hope during his funeral at Temple Square, highlighting his unwavering faith, dedication to education, and profound influence on others through his testimony of Jesus Christ.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|
#apostle#funeral#hope