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President Jones on women and priesthood — Do you feel diminished?

As part of the Church News ‘Women of Covenant’ series, President Joy D. Jones shares why she feels blessed by priesthood power and authority.
Temples

Latest temple updates: 66 temples in limited reopening as 14 temples start Phase 1 on June 1

Leaders & Ministry

Video: A behind-the-scenes look at filming the bicentennial proclamation in the Sacred Grove with President Nelson

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With easing of COVID-19 restrictions, personal revelation is essential, says Elder Renlund

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First Presidency announces some meetings, activities to resume as world continues to respond to COVID-19

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Members
How stake and ward leaders may coordinate missionary, temple and family history work
By Sydney Walker
A May 26 letter to general and local Church leaders, signed by President M. Russell Ballard, provided recommendations on how missionary and temple and family history efforts may be coordinated within stakes and wards.
Global
Deseret News: From ‘that dreadful day’ to resuming in-person worship: How Latter-day Saints weathered the past 2.5 months
By Tad Walch
Through interviews, reporting over nearly four months and press accounts, the Deseret News has compiled a picture of the Church’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
History Revisited
Gerry Avant: What these 2 General Authorities learned about being ‘qualified’ to serve
By Gerry Avant
Church News senior contributing editor Gerry Avant writes about how Elder Gerald E. Melchin and Elder Lloyd P. George acted in faith to accept callings when they felt unqualified.
Temples
Small-scale groundbreaking for Layton Utah Temple conducted a week early as a COVID pandemic precaution
By Scott Taylor
A small-scale groundbreaking for Layton Utah Temple was conducted on Saturday, May 23 — a week earlier than the scheduled May 30 date — as a COVID pandemic precaution.
Living Faith
Sarah Jane Weaver: How I know temple covenants are the key to happiness and weathering trouble
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Church News editor Sarah Jane Weaver writes about how ordinances and covenants of the temple have been the key to happiness and weathering trouble in Latter-day Saints' lives.
Living Faith
This week on social: How to deal with solitude as a single adult
By Grace Carter
"Forced solitude can lead to loneliness, which can have negative physical and mental health consequences," Elder Christofferson wrote before offering some suggestions for coping with isolation.
Global
Beehive Clothing facilities worldwide will produce 200,000 gowns, 1.5 million masks in COVID-19 relief project
By Grace Carter
The six Church-owned Beehive Clothing plants have been producing medical-grade gowns and face masks instead of sacred clothing since mid-April.
Living Faith
President and Sister Eyring speak on staying family-focused and journaling as a tool of faith
By Grace Carter
President Henry J. Eyring and Sister Kelly C. Eyring spoke together to BYU–Idaho students about preparing for the future and prioritizing what matters.
Temples
Photo gallery: Angel Moroni statue, capstone removed from Salt Lake Temple for repair, renovation
By Sarah Jane Weaver
“The Salt Lake Temple is the house of the Lord, and it is being shored up and strengthened to be able to stand for generations to come,” said Andy Kirby, director of historic temple renovations.
Living Faith
Get to know BYU–Hawaii’s new president — a native son of the islands
By Aubrey Eyre
President John “Keoni” S.K. Kauwe III, will be the youngest-ever president of BYU-Hawaii. Learn more about the native Hawaiian geneticist who will begin his post leading the Church-owned university in July.
Leaders & Ministry
President Cordon on women and priesthood — Increased power through service
By President Bonnie H. Cordon, Young Women general president
As part of the Church News "Women of Covenant" series, President Bonnie H. Cordon shares what she has learned about how service can increase one's spiritual capacity and priesthood power.