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Latter-day Saints enjoy the gardens outside the Oakland California Temple as 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

President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency, joined by Bay Area native Elder David A. Bednar, rededicated the Oakland California Temple on Sunday, June 16, 2019.
Youth wait in line to attend a devotional at the Interstake Center on the Oakland California Temple grounds on Saturday, June 15, 2019.
Leaders & Ministry 3,000 youth welcome President Oaks, Elder Bednar to devotional prior to Oakland temple dedication By Scott Taylor
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.
Leaders & Ministry Elder Holland tells Latter-day Saints in Mexico that Christ is the 'Master Repairman' By Rachel Sterzer Gibson
A view of the water near Ushuaia in the Tierra del Fuego province in Argentina. The Church's southernmost stake in the world was created in the province on June 2, 2019.
Global Argentina's Tierra del Fuego gets a new stake at the 'ends of the earth' By Aubrey Eyre
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.
Leaders & Ministry Temple-loving Latter-day Saints strengthening Church in West Africa, Elder Christofferson says By Jason Swensen
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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.
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
Elder Holland challenges seminary, institute instructors to teach with 'power and authority'
By Jason Swensen
Elder Jefrey R. Holland, Elder Kim B. Clark, Sister Bonnie H. Cordon and Chad H. Webb speak at the annual broadcast for seminary and institute teachers throughout some 150 nations.
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks during the Seminaries and Institutes Annual Training Broadcast on June 12, 2019.
Leaders & Ministry
Elder Cook visits State of Kuwait, thanks leaders for formal recognition of Church
By Alexa Reimschussel
Elder Quentin L. Cook visited the State of Kuwait in response to the Kuwait officially recognizing the Church.
Elder Cook gives a copy of the Book of Mormon to Mr. Fareed Emadi, secretary general of the Supreme Commission for the Promotion of Moderation in the Ministry of Awqaf in Kuwait City on June 10, 2019.
Leaders & Ministry
What is spiritual self-reliance and what should it look like? Here's what Elder Richards told students at LDSBC
By Alexa Reimschussel
Elder Kent F. Richards, emeritus General Authority Seventy, spoke at an LDSBC devotional at the Assembly Hall on Temple Square about spiritual self-reliance.
Elder Kent F. Richards, emeritus General Authority Seventy, speaks to LDSBC students in a devotional address on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.
Leaders & Ministry
President Oaks speaks on dealing with anxiety, stress, at BYU-Hawaii devotional
By Valerie Johnson
President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, told BYU-Hawaii students that the most reliable prevention of anxiety in eternal terms is the doctrine of the gospel of Jesus Christ, during a devotional on June 11.
President Dallin H. Oaks, center, arrives at the George Q. Cannon Activities Center with his wife, Sister Kristen Oaks, before a BYU-Hawaii devotional on June 11, 2019.
Living Faith
How an 8-year-old Latter-day Saint proves her faith runs more than skin deep
Due to a medical skin condition, 8-year-old Latter-day Saint Hanna faces many obstacles. But despite her challenges, she has proven that her conditions do not define her and that her faith is more than skin deep.
Despite life’s obstacles, Hanna has proven that her conditions do not define who she is and that her faith is much deeper than her skin.
Leaders & Ministry
Boyd Matheson: Sister Eubank shares practical, tactical, 'small and simple' strategies during G20 Interfaith Forum
Sister Sharon Eubank discussed the importance of powerful questions and critical communication during the G20 Interfaith Forum in Tokyo, Japan.
Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, center right, poses for a photograph during the G20 Interfaith Forum in Chiba, Japan, on June 8, 2019.
Temples
Ground broken for Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple, the city's second temple
By Alexa Reimschussel
The groundbreaking for the Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple took place on Saturday, June 8, and marks the fourth temple in Peru. Elder Enrique R. Falabella presided at the ceremony.
Rendering of the Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple.
Leaders & Ministry
How President Nelson's visit made dreams come true in Orlando
By Sarah Jane Weaver
President Nelson and other Church Leaders fill the Amway Center in Orlando and speak to some 15,500 people.
President Russell M. Nelson, and his wife sister Wendy Nelson smile and wave to the crowd as they and the others make their way off the stage at the Amway Center in Orlando Florida on Sunday, June 9, 2019.
Leaders & Ministry
Basketball led Church's first African-American General Authority to Christianity
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Peter M. Johnson was one of 10 new General Authority Seventies called to serve The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during April 2019 general conference.
Elder Peter M. Johnson and his wife Sister Stephanie Lyn Johnson pose for photos at the Church office building in Salt Lake City on Monday, April 8, 2019. Elder Johnson was called be a General Authority Seventy.
Leaders & Ministry
In Orlando, President Nelson shares 7 truths that have the power to change lives
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Orlando can claim to be the site of many happy memories for countless individuals. But during a devotional in central Florida on Sunday, June 9 President Russell M. Nelson posed the questions, where is the happiest place on earth?
A near capacity crowd gathers inside the Amway Center in Orlando Florida to listen to President Russell M. Nelson, and others speak at a devotional on Sunday, June 9, 2019.
Living Faith
What I learned from Tongan Latter-day Saints about how to endure
By Sarah Jane Weaver
When I think of our prophet and the Pacific, I will think of the dignified Tongan Saints, already wet after waiting for two hours in rain to hear the prophet. Instead of stopping the rain, their faith sustained them as they weathered the storm.
Attendees sit in the rain during a devotional in Tonga on May 23, 2019.
Living Faith
Music and the Spoken Word: Humility can lead to better careers and better families
Think about the goals you have for your family, for your most cherished relationships. Perhaps humility is a first step toward achieving them.
As women's earning power has been increasing, some authors are starting to write books on how women should invest their money.
Leaders & Ministry
Elder Gong addresses 'faith, hope and goodwill' at G20 Interfaith Forum in Japan
Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke at the G20 Interfaith Forum in Tokyo, Japan, on June 8.
Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, center left, is surrounded by attendees after a session during the G20 Interfaith Forum in Chiba, Japan, on June 8, 2019.
Leaders & Ministry
This Week on Social: Sister Cordon gets a Russian nesting doll of Latter-day Saint prophets for her birthday
By Alexa Reimschussel
A quick look at what Church leaders have shared on social media this week.
Sister Bonnie H. Cordon received a hand painted Russian nesting doll for her birthday this year. The paintings on each of the pieces are of the latter-day prophets from Joseph Smith to President Russell M. Nelson.
Leaders & Ministry
President Ballard says India 'felt like home' after first visit to country
By Aubrey Eyre
President Ballard recently returned from his first trip to India. After meeting with members and missionaries throughout the Asia Area, President Ballard stressed the important role they have as the future leaders of the Church in their countries.
Leaders & Ministry
During address in Jerusalem, Elder Cook highlights commonalities of Latter-day Saints and Jews
By Aubrey Eyre
With the historic backdrop of Jerusalem behind him, Elder Cook addressed commonalities between Latter-day Saints and Jews, the importance of religious freedom and interfaith dialogue during the semiannual Jewish-Latter-day Saint Dialogue in Israel.
Elder Quentin L. Cook speaks to a group of Latter-day Saint and Jewish scholars about the importance of interfaith dialogue to build understanding and respect. The meeting was held at the BYU Jerusalem Center June 5, 2019.
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