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religion1 month ago•4 min saved

LDS Church Unveils Yorba Linda Open House/Dedication and New Temples in Guatemala, Mozambique, and Utah

The First Presidency announced the Yorba Linda California Temple open house (Apr 30–May 23, 2026) and dedication on Jun 7, 2026, with a media day and guest tours prior. It also set a March 14, 2026 groundbreaking for the Huehuetenango Guatemala Temple, and revealed the Beira, Mozambique Temple’s location on Avenida 24 de Julho (first temple in Mozambique). Additionally, the Spanish Fork, Utah Temple location was announced on an 8.7-acre site at 100 South and 2550 East, expanding Utah’s total to 32 temples.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|

#beira-mozambique #huehuetenango-guatemala #latter-day-saints

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Utah Missionary Serving in New Mexico Passes Away Unexpectedly

Elder Caleb Martin, a 21-year-old missionary serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep, prompting condolences from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|

#death #elder-caleb-martin #latter-day-saints

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LDS Community Mourns President Jeffrey R. Holland and Anticipates New Apostle Appointment

President Jeffrey R. Holland was laid to rest in his hometown of St. George, Utah, with a ceremony attended by church leaders, family, and community members, honoring his life and service as a leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|

#funeral #interment #jeffrey-r-holland

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Funeral Services for LDS Leader Jeffrey R. Holland Scheduled at Temple Square

Funeral services for President Jeffrey R. Holland of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be held on December 31, 2025, at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, with the service streamed in multiple languages and open to the public, as he is laid to rest in St. George, Utah.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|

#church-services #funeral #jeffrey-r-holland

religion2 months ago•2 min saved

Tributes and Remembrances for Jeffrey R. Holland, LDS Church Leader

Jeffrey R. Holland, a senior leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and next in line to become the church's president, has died at age 85 due to complications from kidney disease, leaving a vacancy in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

via AP News|

#church-leadership #jeffrey-r-holland #latter-day-saints

obituaries2 months ago•7 min saved

Remembering President Jeffrey R. Holland's Life and Legacy

President Jeffrey R. Holland, a prominent leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and former president of BYU, died at age 85 due to complications from kidney disease, leaving a legacy of faith, education, and service.

via KSL.com|

#church-leader #jeffrey-r-holland #latter-day-saints

religion2 months ago•5 min saved

President Oaks Highlights Jesus Christ as Prophets' Central Message in 2025

In 2025, President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints emphasized Jesus Christ's central role in salvation, highlighting His resurrection, Atonement, and teachings, and encouraged followers to model their lives after Christ's self-sacrifice, especially during the Christmas season.

via Yahoo|

#2025 #easter #jesus-christ

religion2 months ago•1 min saved

LDS Leader Jeffrey R. Holland Hospitalized Amid Health Concerns

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that President Jeffrey R. Holland is hospitalized for health issues, is receiving expert care, and appreciates the prayers and support during the Christmas season.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|

#christmas #health-update #hospitalization

religion2 months ago•4 min saved

Updated Guidelines for LDS Bible Translations

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has updated its guidelines to encourage members to use a preferred or Church-published edition of the Bible in church settings, highlighting the King James Version in English but also recognizing other translations for better understanding, especially for younger or neurodivergent members. The aim is to enhance comprehension and faith through accessible scripture, supported by modern scholarship and revelation.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|

#bible-translations #church-handbook #latter-day-saints

religion2 months ago•3 min saved

Bacolod Temple Milestones and San José Temple Renaming

The First Presidency announced the opening, open house, and dedication dates for the Bacolod Philippines Temple in 2026, and also revealed that the San José California Temple will be renamed the Sunnyvale California Temple. Additionally, preliminary work is set to begin on the new Fairview Texas Temple, with more temples planned across the Philippines and California.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|

#bacolod-philippines-temple #church-news #latter-day-saints

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Maine's First LDS Temple Announced in Portland

A new temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be built in Portland, Maine, marking the first in the state, with the announcement made during a Christmas devotional by Elder Allen D. Haynie, highlighting the significance of increased access to church ordinances.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|

#church-announcement #latter-day-saints #portland-maine

world3 months ago•3 min saved

FBI: Michigan Church Shooter Motivated by Anti-Mormon Sentiments

A former Marine, Thomas Sanford, targeted a Mormon church in Michigan, killing four people and setting the church on fire, motivated by anti-religious beliefs against the Mormon community, according to the FBI.

via The Guardian|

#anti-religious-beliefs #church-shooting #fbi

religion4 months ago•1 min saved

LDS Church to Announce New First Presidency Today

President Dallin H. Oaks has been named the new leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, succeeding the late President Russell M. Nelson, and will serve as the head of the First Presidency along with his counselors, marking a significant leadership transition for the church.

via KUTV|

#church-leadership #church-of-jesus-christ #dallin-h-oaks

religion4 months ago•1 min saved

LDS Church to Announce New First Presidency This Week

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced it will reveal its new First Presidency in a live broadcast, following the death of President Russell M. Nelson, with the church currently led by the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

via KSLTV.com|

#church-announcement #first-presidency #latter-day-saints

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Community Raises Over $300,000 for Family of Michigan Church Gunman

After a deadly attack on a Michigan LDS chapel, Mormon church member David Butler raised over $300,000 for the gunman's family, emphasizing compassion and love for enemies despite the tragedy, and highlighting the complex human impact of the incident.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#fundraising #latter-day-saints #michigan