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LDS Church Shortens Sunday Classes, Updates Youth Curriculum
local11 days 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
world1 month 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
world2 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
religion2 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
religion2 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
religion3 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
December 2025 Updates to the 'General Handbook'
religion3 months ago

December 2025 Updates to the 'General Handbook'

The December 2025 updates to the General Handbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include clarifications on youth activity age requirements, guidance for baptism meetings, involvement of Primary presidency in meetings, updates on patriarchal blessings, missionary coordination, welfare assistance, Bible translations, and new guidelines for AI use, with translations available in multiple languages.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|
#artificial-intelligence#handbook-updates#lds-church
Dallin H. Oaks Named 18th President of the LDS Church
religion5 months ago

Dallin H. Oaks Named 18th President of the LDS Church

Dallin H. Oaks has been announced as the new prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, succeeding Russell M. Nelson. The new First Presidency includes Henry B. Eyring and D. Todd Christofferson, with a focus on tradition, stability, and incremental change. The leadership's background in law and their emphasis on family and religious principles suggest a cautious approach to cultural and political issues, including concerns about religious freedom and family values.

via KUER|
#church-leadership#dallin-h-oaks#first-presidency