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world22 days ago•4 min saved

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

religion23 days ago•23 min saved

LDS Church expands global stake structure with 11 new stakes from Chile to Kiribati

The Church News reports that 11 new stakes were created worldwide and several stakes reorganized, detailing the new stake presidencies and ward configurations—from Antofagasta Chile East to Tarawa Kiribati North and the Vineyard Utah YSA Stake—as part of a broad global leadership reshuffling.

via Church News|

#church-news #lds-church #leadership

religion1 month ago•1 min saved

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

religion1 month ago•6 min saved

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

religion1 month ago•1 min saved

Dieter Uchtdorf Appointed Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Dieter F. Uchtdorf has been appointed as the Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints following the death of President Jeffrey R. Holland, with the appointment made by Church President Dallin H. Oaks on January 8, 2026.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|

#church-leadership #dieter-f-uchtdorf #lds-church

religion1 month ago•8 min saved

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

world2 months ago•2 min saved

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

Jeffrey R. Holland, a senior leader in the LDS Church and next in line to become its president, has died at age 85 due to complications from kidney disease, leaving a vacancy in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and prompting a likely appointment of a new apostle.

via NBC News|

#church-leadership #death #jeffrey-r-holland

obituaries2 months ago•22 min saved

LDS Apostle Jeffrey R. Holland Passes Away at 85

Jeffrey R. Holland, a beloved LDS apostle known for his eloquence, benevolence, and impactful teaching, died at age 85 from complications related to kidney disease, leaving a legacy of spiritual leadership and personal kindness.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|

#death #jeffrey-holland #lds-church

religion2 months ago•1 min saved

Apostles and Church Leaders Share Inspiring Christmas Messages

The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are sharing heartfelt Christmas messages on social media, emphasizing their testimony of Jesus Christ and sharing family traditions.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|

#apostles #christmas-messages #jesus-christ

religion2 months ago•1 min saved

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

religion4 months ago•2 min saved

Dallin H. Oaks Appointed as 18th LDS Church President and New First Presidency

The LDS Church has appointed Dallin H. Oaks as its new president-prophet, with reactions highlighting his conservative stance on social issues and his emphasis on unity within the church, with expectations of continued traditional values and possible canonization of the family proclamation.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|

#conservatism #dallin-oaks #family-proclamation

religion4 months ago•4 min saved

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

religion4 months ago•1 min saved

LDS Church to Announce New First Presidency and Prophet

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will announce its new First Presidency in a live worldwide broadcast from Temple Square on October 14, 2025, available in multiple languages and accessible online.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|

#announcement #first-presidency #lds-church

religion4 months ago•4 min saved

Mormon Church Community Responds to Michigan Attack with Forgiveness and Support

Church leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints called for forgiveness and love following a deadly attack in Michigan, while preparing for a leadership transition after President Nelson's death, with Dallin H. Oaks expected to succeed him.

via AP News|

#church-leadership #forgiveness #lds-church

religion4 months ago•2 min saved

Highlights and Changes in the Upcoming General Conference

The upcoming LDS Church general conference will be the first in nearly 75 years not overseen by the First Presidency, following the death of President Russell M. Nelson, with the Quorum of the Twelve expected to lead the proceedings.

via KSL TV 5|

#church-leadership #first-presidency #general-conference