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Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks at a Sunday evening devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center on June 23, 2019.
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Elder Holland links Savior's Atonement with missionary work, missionary purpose and doctrine of Christ at MTC devotional

Two decades after delivering his "Missionary Work and the Atonement" address at a new mission leadership seminar at the Provo MTC, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland returned to link those two topics and the Missionary Purpose and doctrine of Christ.
Sister Jean B. Bingham sits outside on Temple Square with Asifa Nadir, left, and Nadira Nadir, right, while being filmed by Lucian Perkins from USA for UNHCR on May 16, 2019. Sister Bingham has known the Nadir family, refugees from Afghanistan for nearly 15 years.
Global How Latter-day Saint Charities and UNHCR have been bringing relief and comfort to refugees for nearly 30 years By Aubrey Eyre
The Oakland California Temple on Saturday, June 15, 2019.
Temples President Oaks asks God to 'blunt the powers of evil' while rededicating Oakland temple. Here's the full prayer
Latter-day Saints enter the Oakland California Temple to hear President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, rededicate the building on Sunday, June 16, 2019.
Leaders & Ministry Bay Area's 'beacon' is back as President Oaks rededicates Oakland California Temple By Scott Taylor
Elder David A. Bednar shares advice on finding an eternal companion on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.
Leaders & Ministry This Week on Social: Elder Bednar posts advice on finding the ‘perfect companion’ By Alexa Reimschussel
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How hundreds of Latter-day Saint youth brought relief to an Iowa community devastated by floods
By Spencer Williams
Elder Dale G. Renlund gave a morning devotional before 800 youth and leaders from Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota before they commenced a day of serving those affected by devastating floods in the area.
Elder Dale G. Renlund greets youth and leaders who came to serve the Iowa flood victims on June 10, 2019.
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This Week on Social: Watch President Nelson sing 'I Am a Child of God' with Primary children
By Alexa Reimschussel
This week on social media, President Nelson, President Oaks, President Eyring and others shared testimony of many gospel topics including temples and service.
President Russell M. Nelson posted to Instagram on June 14, 2019 about an address he gave during a recent ministry visit to Orlando, Fla where he had Primary children in the congregation sing "I Am a Child of God" with him.
History Revisited
These 3 mosaics found in a Galilean village by a BYU graduate uncover surprising facts about ancient Jewish worship
By Alexa Reimschussel
BYU Magazine wrote of Bryan R. Bozung's discovery of ancient Jewish synagogue mosaics in Huqoq, a Galilean village. The mosaics feature biblical and not so biblical scenes.
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Here's how you can read the first 8 chapters of volume 2 of Saints
By Spencer Williams
With the first chapter being made available June 20, 2019, the Church will serialize the first eight chapters of volume 2 of "Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days" leading up to the print release in February 2020.
Chapters of Volume 2 of Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days, subtitled “No Unhallowed Hand,” will be made available monthly beginning June 20, 2019, leading up to it's full release in February 2020.
Leaders & Ministry
'It is up to us': Elder Kearon speaks at BYU on how to avoid the erosion of religious freedom
By Jason Swensen
During BYU's Religious Freedom Annual Review, Elder Patrick Kearon of the Presidency of the Seventy challenged those attending to enlist young people in the defense of religious liberty.
Elder Patrick Kearon, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Quorums of the Seventy, gives the keynote address at the Religious Freedom Annual Review at the BYU Conference Center in Provo on Wednesday, June 19, 2019.
Leaders & Ministry
BYU athletic director, Young Women general board member says to 'discover, grow and become' in LDSBC address
By Alexa Reimschussel
Sister Liz Darger, Senior Associate Athletic Director at BYU and Young Women general board member, shared how to 'discover, grow and become' in a devotional address for LDSBC students at the Assembly Hall on Temple Square on Tuesday, June 18.
Sister Liz Darger, BYU Associate Athletic Director and member of the Young Women general board, speaks at a LDS Business College Devotional in the Assembly Hall at Temple Square on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
Members
BYU runner claims first place in 10,000-meter NCAA Outdoor National Championship
By Jason Swensen
Returned missionary claims NCAA men's 10,000-meter title — one of track and field's most prestigious events.
2019 NACC Outdoor National Championships in Austin, TX. Photos by Nate Edwards • BYU Photo
Temples
Church announces open house, dedication dates for Durban South Africa Temple
By Danielle Christensen
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be holding a public open house for the Durban South Africa Temple in 2020.
A rendering of the Durban South Africa Temple.
Members
Take a look at these milestone, centenarian and death notices of these Church members
Notices of members celebrating 70 years of marriage or more, and the death notices of members who have served in a general Church capacity.
Flowers adorn the grounds of The Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 19, 2019. Church officials announced renovations and changes to it and the grounds.
Callings
How an 'unmistakable' answer about the gospel changed this General Authority's life
By Rachel Sterzer Gibson
Elder James R. Rasband, sustained in April 2019 general conference as a new General Authority Seventy, learned that when faced with hard things that he can persist and trust the Lord and joy will come.
Sister Mary Rasband and Elder James R. Rasband pose for photos at the Church office building in Salt Lake City on Monday, April 8, 2019.
Members
In honor of Father's Day, here are 4 conference addresses about fatherhood and what it really means to be a dad
By Alexa Reimschussel
These four general conference addresses from Elder Christofferson, Elder Perry, Sister Burton and Larry M. Gibson talk about the role fathers can play in their families' lives.
A father and daughter in the Tierra del Fuego Argentina Stake listen in the congregation during a meeting to create the new stake on June 2, 2019.
History Revisited
Why the advice about children from this Church leader in the 1970s is still relevant today
By Gerry Avant
LaVern Watts Parmley spent her life serving Primary children in the Church. In the early 1970s, she shared some sage wisdom about children with the Church News. Here's why her advice still applies to parents and children today.
Chan Pui Pui (Dorene), 5, left; Chan Pui Shan, 9, (Irene), standing, and Chan Pui Sai, 7, (Pauline), daughters of brother and Sister Chan Yuk, Hong Kong, visit with Sister LaVern Parmley.
Leaders & Ministry
3,000 youth welcome President Oaks, Elder Bednar to devotional prior to Oakland temple dedication
By Scott Taylor
A youth devotional featuring President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency and Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles drew 3,000 youth to the grounds of the Oakland California Temple.
President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, speaks to youth during a devotional at the Interstake Center on the Oakland California Temple grounds on Saturday, June 15, 2019.
Leaders & Ministry
Today is Elder Bednar's 67th birthday. Here's a look at what he's been up to for the past year
By Spencer Williams
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles turns 67 years old today. He was born on June 15, 1952 in Oakland, California and has served as an Apostle since October 7, 2007.
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles stands with Sister Susan A. Bednar in front of the Christus and apostle statues in the Rome Italy Temple Visitors' Center in Rome in mid-January, 2019.
Living Faith
Music and the Spoken Word: Fathers don't have to be perfect to be good examples for their children
Good fathers make a big difference in the lives of their children — bigger, in fact, than they might realize.
Nathan Miles, 3, gets new goggles from his dad, Todd Miles, as he gets ready to swim at the I.J. & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center swimming pool in Salt Lake City on Friday, May 31, 2019. When Nathan was 2, his grandmother, Chris Miles, found him in her pool, hidden by the pool’s overhanging edge, floating facedown. She pulled the boy out and began CPR. Between her efforts and those of first responders, Nathan was revived.
Temples
Fortaleza Temple quickly proves its impact as Brazil's newest temple
By Scott Taylor
Dedicated on June 2, 2019, the Fortaleza Brazil Temple is the newest operating temple in Brazil and the 164th of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Church general authorities and their wives stand pause in front of the Fortaleza Brazil Temple on Saturday afternoon, June 1, 2019, a day before the temple's dedication. From left, Elder Adilson de Paula Parrella, a General Authority Seventy and counselor in Brazil Area; Sister Elaine Parrella; Sister Luisa Aidukaitis; Elder Marcos A. Aidukaitis, a General Authority Seventy and president of the Brazil Area; Elder Ulisses S. Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles; Sister Rosana Soares; Sister Mônica Godoy and Elder Carlos A. Godoy of the Presidency of the Seventy.
Leaders & Ministry
Elder Holland tells Latter-day Saints in Mexico that Christ is the 'Master Repairman'
By Rachel Sterzer Gibson
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles recently ventured to the sprawling capital city of Mexico to meet with local Church leaders and offer counsel to members and missionaries.
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles addresses members during a special stake conference at the Tula Mexico Stake Center north of Mexico City on Sunday, May 26, 2019.
Members
Latter-day Saint beatboxer brings big sound to national TV audience
By Jason Swensen
During an impromptu performance with BYU's Vocal Point performers, a new young talent, Adam Bell, was discovered discovered by the CW network.
A product of a musical family, Latter-day Saint beatboxer Adam Bell uses his talent to bring joy to his listeners.
Leaders & Ministry
Video: Watch Elder Gong share his apostolic testimony in new Church video
By Alexa Reimschussel
Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shared his testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ in a new video on June 12.
Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife Susan share a smile prior to his speaking to a group of LDS Business College Students and staff a the Assembly Hall on Temple Square in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Leaders & Ministry
Temple-loving Latter-day Saints strengthening Church in West Africa, Elder Christofferson says
By Jason Swensen
Elder D. Todd Christofferson said he was uplifted by the strength and devotion of members in Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire after visiting West Africa in May.
From left, Elder D. Todd Christofferson, Elder Terrence M. Vinson, Elder Marcus B. Nash and Bishop Gérald Caussé shake hands with members following a May 26, 2019, leadership conference in Accra, Ghana.
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