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Sarah Jane Weaver

Sarah Jane Weaver is the editor of the Church News. Since 1995 she has covered, among other things, the Church’s welfare services, Church Education and social issues impacting Latter-day Saints. Her favorite assignments include reporting on temple dedications and writing about members around the world. Sarah graduated from BYU with a degree in journalism and history and served as editor in chief of the BYU student newspaper, the Daily Universe. Before joining the Deseret News staff, she completed a Pulliam Fellowship at the Arizona Republic in Phoenix, Ariz.

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History Revisited
Video: Church historians on the ‘Ongoing Restoration’ and mark 200th anniversary of angel Moroni appearing to Joseph Smith
Since the angel Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith 200 years ago and shared about the Book of Mormon, the Restoration of the gospel has been ongoing, historians say in Church News video “Ongoing Restoration.”
Elder Kyle S. McKay, a General Authority Seventy and Church historian and recorder, joins the Church News podcast to speak about the 200th anniversary of the Moroni’s first four appearances to Joseph and the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.
Podcast
Episode 154: Church historians on 200th anniversary of angel Moroni’s first visits to Joseph Smith and coming forth of the Book of Mormon
The Church News podcast features Church Historian and Recorder, Elder Kyle S. McKay, and Keith A. Erekson of the Church History Department.
Elder D. Todd Christofferson greets members after a Spanish-language devotional originating in Mexico City.
Leaders & Ministry
Church leaders emphasize education during historic Spanish-language devotional originating from Mexico City
Education has always been a fundamental belief of the gospel of Jesus Christ, explained Elder Christofferson, Elder Rasband and President Johnson in Latin American devotional.
President Russell M. Nelson, during his career as a heart surgeon, explains a surgical procedure to a nurse.
Living Faith
Sarah Jane Weaver: How President Nelson’s invitations to forgive are good for our hearts — both spiritually and physically
Research shows people who struggle with being unforgiving have a “25% to 50% increased risk of also having had some sort of cardiovascular health problem.”
A person in a red hoodie looks at the Christus statue. The words “Partnering With the Savior” are written across the bottom.
Leaders & Ministry
Video: Sister Dennis on learning about ‘Partnering with the Savior’
As Sister J. Anette Dennis reflects on her life, she can see the Savior’s watchful care and influence, the counselor in the Relief Society general presidency says in the Church News video “Partnering with the Savior.”
Bronco Mendenhall rides his horse at his ranch in Bigfork, Montana.
Members
Bronco Mendenhall talks about leaving UVA and how his faith continues to direct his life
“There’s not a decision that I make or that we make that doesn’t start with our beliefs,” said Bronco Mendenhall.
Survivors of the Maui wildfires and those who provided relief joined the Church News podcast Sept. 12, 2023.
Podcast
Episode 153: Seeking and giving spiritual solace amid the Maui wildfires, with Church News reporter Mary Richards
Church News reporter Mary Richards reports on the Maui wildfires, sharing the experiences of local leaders and members in their own words.
President Russell M. Nelson, celebrating his 99th birthday on Sept. 9, 2023, poses with birthday cards.
Leaders & Ministry
How President Russell M. Nelson celebrated his 99th birthday
See photographs of Church President Russell M. Nelson marking his landmark 99th birthday at the Church Administration Building.
Loren L. Toussaint, a professor of psychology at Luther College, joins the Church News podcast to talk about the health benefits and blessings of forgiveness.
Podcast
Episode 152: Forgiveness expert Loren L. Toussaint on the health benefits of forgiving
Luther College professor Loren L. Toussaint shares the health benefits of answering President Russell M. Nelson’s call to forgive.
A copy of the second edition of the “Preach My Gospel” manual on a table.
Leaders & Ministry
Daily videos: Senior leaders share important lessons from the revised ‘Preach My Gospel’
Members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Missionary Executive Council speak on each chapter of the second edition of “Preach My Gospel” in these daily videos.
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Members
Video: How Bronco and Holly Mendenhall’s testimony and beliefs define their decisions
New Church News video “Child of God” features former BYU and UVA head football coach Bronco Mendenhall and his wife, Holly, sharing the things that are most important to them.
President Russell M. Nelson, Sister Wendy W. Nelson, and Elder Dale G. Renlund participate in a meeting marking the donation of President Nelson’s patient operative records to the University of Utah.
Leaders & Ministry
President Nelson donates his medical journals to the University of Utah
The records are the “tangible tracks” of his surgical career, said President Nelson during a special meeting in the Church Administration Building.
Bronco Mendenhall, former University of Virginia head football coach, joined the Church News podcast in August 2023 to talk about faith, family and football.
Podcast
Episode 151: Coach Bronco Mendenhall and his wife, Holly Mendenhall, talk about family, faith and football with guest host Sheri Dew
During a recent visit to their home in Montana, Sheri Dew asked Bronco and Holly Mendenhall the questions “we all wish we could ask them.”
A video screenshot of the Provo Utah Temple.
Leaders & Ministry
Video: 5 Apostles on how serving a mission influenced their lives
This Church News video titled “My Mission Influence” features Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Elder David A. Bednar, Elder Neil L. Andersen, Elder Gary E. Stevenson and Elder Dale G. Renlund speaking about drawing closer to Jesus Christ as full-time missionaries.
Gail Miller, owner of the Larry H. Miller Company, joined the Church News podcast this week.
Podcast
Episode 150: Gail Miller on helping millions to ‘Know Brother Joseph Again’
Gail Miller, owner of the Larry H. Miller Company, joins the Church News podcast to talk about her family’s philanthropy, her testimony of Jesus Christ and what she has learned by studying the life of Joseph Smith
Kenneth Rooks crosses the finish line with his hands up and with the finish line ribbon his waist and streaming behind him.
Podcast
Episode 149: BYU runner Kenneth Rooks on winning the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in steeplechase after falling — and getting up
Kenneth Rooks joins the Church News podcast to talk about overcoming hurdles and how his belief in Jesus Christ has blessed his life.
Elder Alexander Dushku has been called as a General Authority Seventy.
Leaders & Ministry
First Presidency calls Alexander Dushku to serve as a General Authority Seventy
The new leader will be sustained during October 2023 general conference.
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Leaders & Ministry
Video: 3 Apostles talk about the impact of ‘Preach My Gospel’
President M. Russell Ballard, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and Elder Quentin L. Cook reflect in this Church News video on the history and impact of “Preach My Gospel” — and hopes for how families can use it.
Young Women General President Emily Belle Freeman joins the Church News podcast.
Podcast
Episode 148: New Young Women General President Emily Belle Freeman hopes to create a community of young women who feel connected to the Savior
President Freeman joins the Church News podcast to talk about her life, experiences, writing, testimony and feelings for Latter-day Saint youth.
A new Church News video titled, “The Source of Our Relief,” features Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson.
Leaders & Ministry
Video: Sharing ‘The Source of Our Relief’ with the world
Relief Society General President Camille Johnson on the “relief we seek to provide; the relief we seek for ourselves.”
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other senior Church leaders teach about the second edition of “Preach My Gospel” on the Church News podcast, episode 147.
Podcast
Episode 147: Part 2 in series of messages from the 2023 Seminar for New Mission Leaders on the second edition of ‘Preach My Gospel’
Members of the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Missionary Executive Council are featured in part two of a Church News podcast series about ‘Preach My Gospel’
Sister Holland’s casket is taken from her funeral service in the Conference Center Theater.
Leaders & Ministry
‘What a celestial woman looks like’: Sister Patricia T. Holland is remembered for her faith, testimony, loving heart and example
President Nelson called Sister Holland “an elect lady” who lived a celestial life; Elder Holland said she was the greatest woman he has ever known.
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Leaders & Ministry
How to watch Sister Patricia Holland’s funeral
Held in the Conference Center Theater in Salt Lake City, the Friday, July 28, funeral of Sister Patricia Terry Holland will be broadcast at 11 a.m. MDT.
The cover of “Preach My Gospel.”
Podcast
Episode 146: Messages from the 2023 Seminar for New Mission Leaders, part 1 — the second edition of ‘Preach My Gospel’ is for every member and missionary
Members of the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Missionary Executive Council are featured in this Church News podcast about “Preach My Gospel.”
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Living Faith
Sarah Jane Weaver: The 6 steps to become true disciples of Jesus Christ
These six steps from President Nelson help Latter-day Saints progress from being members of the Lord’s Church to becoming true disciples of Jesus Christ.
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Members
Senior missionary serving in the South Pacific dies of injuries sustained in a car accident
Sister Marina Carver, 59, of Riverton, Utah, died July 22 following a head-on collision on the island of Santo, Vanuatu; her husband, Elder Richard Carver, is being treated for injuries.
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Leaders & Ministry
Video: Celebrating the life and ministry of Sister Patricia Terry Holland in photos
Church News video honors Sister Holland, 1942-2023, a former general officer in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the wife of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland.
A woman in a blue shirt sitting in a chair and posing for a picture.
Leaders & Ministry
Sister Patricia T. Holland, former general officer and wife of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, dies at age 81 after faith-filled life
Sister Patricia Terry Holland — a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother — is remembered for her love of the gospel of Jesus Christ
Ellis Ivory, executive director of This Is the Place Heritage Park, in Salt Lake City, Utah, joins the Church News podcast to talk about the Church’s pioneer legacy.
Podcast
Episode 145: Ellis Ivory, executive director of This Is the Place Heritage Park, on history, heritage and faith
As Pioneer Day in Utah approaches, Ellis Ivory joins the Church News podcast to talk about This Is the Place Heritage Park and the Church’s pioneer legacy.
Blue sign with white words The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sacrament meeting 4:30 p.m. is on a grassy corner next to two paved roads.
Living Faith
Sarah Jane Weaver: Why gathering matters — in places familiar or places new
One way to access the joy of the gospel is by gathering weekly with other Latter-day Saints — whether in an amphitheater in Yellowstone or other locations that all feel like home.