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Kaitlyn Bancroft
Kaitlyn Bancroft

Kaitlyn Bancroft is a reporter with Church News. Previously, she’s written for KSL.com, The Salt Lake Tribune, The Spectrum & Daily News (part of the USA TODAY NETWORK), The Denver Post, Deseret News and The Davis Clipper. She's a 2019 graduate of Brigham Young University's journalism program, where she worked at The Daily Universe for four years. Follow her work on Twitter @katbancroft or on Instagram @katbancroftreports, and email her at kbancroft@deseretnews.com.


This week’s study guide includes the Lord’s promise that "though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow."

The Apostle also emphasized the importance of leadership development and education.

This week’s study guide includes the admonition to “trust in the Lord with all thine heart" (Proverbs 3:5).

This week’s study guide includes a description of the Savior’s teachings as “a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”

Family records help Latter-day Saints “minister to members of God’s family one by one, name by name,” the General Authority Seventy said.

Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles met with local Christian and Jewish leaders on Aug. 21.

This week’s study guide includes writings about redemption through Jesus Christ.

The General Authority Seventy spoke about the vital role of family records in completing temple ordinances.

"Our souls are filled with gratitude to be in such close proximity to the places where foundational revelations were received."

The devotional is scheduled for Sept. 13, just under a month after the main conference.

This week's study guide includes the admonition to "wait on the Lord."

Gayle and Tom Holdman see gospel lessons in their craft, they said during their 2026 Utah Area YSA Conference keynote.

The second counselor in the Young Women general presidency gave the Friday morning keynote address at the 2026 Utah YSA conference.

The conference is bringing back some familiar features and introducing a few new ones, too.

This week’s study guide includes the story of Job’s trials.

In preparation for next year’s “Come, Follow Me” study, institute teacher Donny Anderson discussed the New Testament.

The General Authority Seventy called the event "a great night for the Church."

This week’s study guide includes the story of Queen Esther risking her life to save her people.

“We know that God answers prayers. We acknowledge Him in all things,” said Michael Santiago, father of Estelle Santiago.

Latter-day Saints will study the New Testament next year.

Adilaide Ohms, 18, of Cedar City, Utah, is a horseshoe pitching champion and will serve a mission in New Mexico.

This week’s study guide includes Nehemiah rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls.

Sister Collins begins her service as second counselor in the Primary general presidency on Aug. 1.

The optional class is for new, adult Church members and for those learning about the Church.

This week’s study guide includes the stories of Uzziah and Hezekiah.

More than 150 full-time missionaries participated in the effort on July 4.

This week’s study guide includes the scattering of Israel.

This week’s study guide includes the prophet Elisha and the story of Naaman’s healing from leprosy.