Events
Ground Broken for Three Temples in Africa and the US
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) For only the fifth time in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, groundbreaking ceremonies were held for three temples on the same day.
Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for the Harare Zimbabwe Temple
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Harare Zimbabwe Temple.
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Groundbreaking Announced for the Brazzaville Republic of the Congo Temple
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the groundbreaking date for the Brazzaville Republic of the Congo Temple. The site location and an artistic rendering for the temple have also been released.
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Worldwide Media Coverage Celebrates 'Music & the Spoken Word'
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) On Sunday, July 13, 2025, over 11,000 spectators gathered in the Conference Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, to watch the live broadcast of the 5,000th episode of the non-denominational program, “Music & the Spoken Word.” Journalists and media outlets from around the world reported...
A Year Unlike Any Other: The Church Reports Record Global Growth
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Into the context of religion’s leveling decline comes encouraging news about the accelerating growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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The Church Gifts Ethiopian Christians a New Worship Space in Utah
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Members of the Ethiopian community in northern Utah now have a larger space for worship and learning thanks to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
President Nelson Dedicates the Syracuse Utah Temple
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Church President Russell M. Nelson dedicated the Syracuse Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, June 8, 2025. This is the 24th dedicated temple in Utah (the Salt Lake Temple and Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple are under renovation) and the 206th temple in the Church.
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The Church of Jesus Christ Strengthens Global Effort to Help Women and Children
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is bolstering its global initiative to improve the health and well-being of women and children.
Young Men Organization 150th Anniversary Broadcast in July to Honor Aaronic Priesthood
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will honor the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood and the 150th anniversary of the Young Men organization with a broadcast on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Elder Soares Dedicates Nairobi Kenya Temple
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated the Nairobi Kenya Temple, the first house of the Lord in East Africa, on Sunday, May 18.