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Rachel Sterzer Gibson

Rachel is a reporter for the Church News, sharing stories intended to inspire, enlighten and build faith.

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Temples
New billboards invite passersby to visit Hamilton New Zealand Temple open house
The renovated Hamilton temple will host a public open house beginning Friday, Aug. 26.
Pulitzer Prize–winning historian David McCullough
History Revisited
5 times David McCullough offered a ‘history lesson’ to Latter-day Saints
The award-winning author, historian and narrator died on Sunday, Aug. 7, at age 89.
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Living Faith
Visitors to BYU–Idaho Center invited to ponder the purpose of life through two iconic pieces of art
A mural from the 1964 World’s Fair and another from the 1970 Osaka Japan World Expo now have permanent home on BYU–Idaho campus.
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Members
BYU–Pathway Worldwide extends 10-50% tuition discount to more students
The Heber J. Grant Tuition Discount will now be offered to BYU–Pathway students pursuing online degrees and certificates from BYU–Idaho and Ensign College.
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Leaders & Ministry
Sister Merlene M. Featherstone, wife of Elder Vaughn J. Featherstone, remembered for enthusiasm, energy and love for the Savior
Sister Featherstone served alongside her husband as he served in general Church assignments for close to 30 years. He passed away in 2018.
Ilhas em Wellington, Nova Zelândia, na segunda-feira, 20 de maio de 2019.
Members
The ‘beautiful legacy’ of New Zealand pioneer Wetekia Ruruku Elkington
Wetekia’s life and testimony have provided deep roots in the gospel of Jesus Christ that have nourished generations in New Zealand.
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Leaders & Ministry
President Henry B. Eyring counsels BYU–Idaho graduates: In your lifetime of learning, seek personal revelation
President Henry B. Eyring, Elder Clark G. Gilbert and BYUI President Henry J. Eyring addressed BYU–Idaho graduates during commencement on July 20.
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Leaders & Ministry
In case you missed it: Elder Uchtdorf’s surprise FSY visit, Tabernacle Choir’s concert, plus seven more articles
Elder Uchtdorf’s surprise visit to FSY and Tabernacle Choir’s Pioneer Day concert were among articles published on July 10 to 16.
Elder Ben B. Banks and his wife, Sister Susan K. Banks
Members
Sister Susan K. Banks, wife of Elder Ben B. Banks, dies at age 90
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Leaders & Ministry
President Henry B. Eyring to speak at BYU–Idaho commencement in July
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Members
From basketball rivals to missionary companions: ‘We are all essential to God’s team’
A photo from the 1970s shows Elder J. Richard Clarke, an emeritus General Authority Seventy, who served as a general Church leader for more than 20 years.
Members
Emeritus General Authority Seventy Elder J. Richard Clarke remembered for his generosity, hard work and commitment to the gospel
Elder Joe J. Christensen and his wife, Sister Barbara K. Christensen
Members
Sister Barbara K. Christensen, wife of Elder Joe J. Christensen, dies at age 96
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Videos
Video: How Batchlor Johnson IV is sharing his testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ and the temple on social media
Attending a session of the Washington D.C. Temple open house for social media influencers, Batchlor Johnson IV spoke to the Church News about his testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ.
BYU–Hawaii graduates celebrate following commencement exercises on Saturday, June 25, 2022.
Living Faith
Elder Hales shares with BYU–Hawaii graduates ‘3 simple gifts will benefit you’
Elder F. Melvin Hammand, an emeritus General Authority Seventy, and his wife, Sister Bonnie Sellers Hammond.
Members
Sister Bonnie S. Hammond, wife of Elder F. Melvin Hammond, dies at age 86
The new Praia Cape Verde Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, June 18, 2022, a day prior to its dedication.
Temples
Read Elder Andersen’s tribute to Cabo Verde in the dedicatory prayer of the Praia temple
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Leaders & Ministry
In case you missed it: 2 Apostles at Smithfield temple groundbreaking, severe flooding in Yellowstone, plus 7 more stories
Sister Renee Costa, wife of Elder Joaquin E. Costa, speaks to students of BYU–Pathway Worldwide during a devotional broadcast on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
Living Faith
Sister Costa teaches BYU–Pathway students how they can become true ‘learners of Divinity’
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Members
Joanne Wells Tingey, 88, wife of Elder Earl C. Tingey, remembered for many talents that blessed her family and the Church
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Living Faith
This week on social: How a ‘heart-racing’ rappelling experience relates to a relationship with Jesus Christ
Elder Robert L. Backman, who served as a general authority from 1978-92.
Members
A life shaped by service — Elder Robert L. Backman dies at age 100
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Leaders & Ministry
In case you missed it: Temple attendance without an appointment, never-before-known lawsuit involving Joseph Smith, plus 5 more stories
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Leaders & Ministry
In case you missed it: Elder and Sister Holland’s podcast, Elder Bednar’s address to national press, plus 5 more stories
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his wife Sister Patricia Holland tour the Benbow family farm in Castle Frome, England on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. Holland’s 4th great-grand parents owned the farm and converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1840 through Wilford Woodruff.
Leaders & Ministry
Despite the challenges of the world, Elder and Sister Holland affirm: ‘The gospel of Jesus Christ is the answer’
Elder Brent H. Nielson of the Presidency of the Seventy speaks during a devotional broadcast to BYU–Pathway Worldwide students on May 24, 2022.
Living Faith
Elder Nielson teaches BYU–Pathway students how the truth will set them free
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Leaders & Ministry
In case you missed it: President Nelson and President Oaks’ counsel to young adults, BYU’s ROTC military skills competition, plus 6 more stories
Elder Arnulfo Valenzuela of the Seventy greets students prior to speaking during the weekly BYU-Idaho devotional on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
Living Faith
Elder Valenzuela teaches BYU–Idaho students of what is vital to their spiritual, physical safety
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Leaders & Ministry
In case you missed it: First Presidency’s message to Tongan members, the impact of seminary on President Ballard, plus 7 more stories
President M. Russell Ballard,Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, waves to the audience after a filming of the seminaries and institutes annual training broadcast at the Conference Center Theater in Salt Lake City on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.
Leaders & Ministry
How seminary blessed the life of President Ballard growing up in a family that didn’t attend church