News Releases

Elder Stevenson: Carry the Banners of Peace, Understanding, Restoration and Engagement

At a devotional on Tuesday, Elder Gary E. Stevenson taught BYU students about the importance of embodying Christlike attributes and carrying metaphorical flags that represent discipleship.

The Latest Temple News from the Church of Jesus Christ

This page provides a summary of recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Donation Will Help Women’s Shelter in Alberta

A donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is helping the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society (MHWSS) upgrade and renovate its Phoenix Safe House, an emergency shelter for women and children. The MHWSS serves Medicine Hat and the surrounding rural areas in southeastern Alberta.

News for Temple Groundbreakings in the Philippines and England

Ground has been broken for the Tacloban City Philippines Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The First Presidency also announced the groundbreaking ceremony for the Birmingham England Temple and released the site of the Huntsville Alabama Temple.

Two Apostles Attend President Trump’s Second Inauguration

Elders Gary E. Stevenson and Gerrit W. Gong represented the Church at events and meetings in Washington, D.C., surrounding the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

The First Presidency Welcomes Ambassadors from Portugal and the Dominican Republic 

This week on Temple Square, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints welcomed ambassadors to the U.S. from Portugal and the Dominican Republic. 

The Church of Jesus Christ and Seventh-day Adventists Continue Humanitarian Collaboration

Church leaders welcomed ADRA representatives to Utah on Thursday, January 16, 2025, to thank them and strengthen bonds.

Elder Corbitt Speaks at South Carolina’s First Religious Liberty Conference

Religious and civic leaders, organizations and community members from across South Carolina and beyond gathered on January 15, 2025, for the inaugural South Carolina Religious Liberty Conference.

Women Invited to Participate in Worldwide Devotional Commemorating Founding of Relief Society

All members of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and young women turning 18 in 2025 are invited to participate in a devotional and local testimony meeting to commemorate the purpose and founding of the Relief Society, which took place on March 17, 1842.

Thousands Gather to Package 1 Million Meals for Utah Food Bank

Youth from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered to assemble 1 million meals for the Utah Food Bank during a special youth night in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Silicon Slopes, an organization that represents Utah’s business community, sponsored the service project.