During the week of Oct. 2 to Oct. 8, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presided at the groundbreaking for the Heber Valley Utah Temple. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and wife, Sister Patricia Holland, talked about how they “Live by the Spirit” in a new video.
The Church News podcast recapped October 2022 general conference with audio clips from the talks. Individuals reacted to temple announcements around the world and in Mexico, as 18 temples were added to those that have been announced during President Nelson’s time as Prophet.
At the United Nations’ International Academic Conference on the Sustainable Development Goals, Bishop L. Todd Budge, second counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, shared about caring for the earth; Sister Kristin M. Yee, second counselor in the general Relief Society presidency, spoke on a panel about ending poverty; and Sharon Eubank, director of the Church’s Humanitarian Services spoke on a panel about global partnership.
The newest season of the Book of Mormon Videos was released. For the first time in its history, two women have joined the Church’s Military Advisory Committee. RootsTech 2023 is now open for registration. October is Family History Month and can be celebrated in various ways. Members in Florida begin cleaning up after Hurricane Ian.
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1. President Nelson at the Heber Valley Utah Temple groundbreaking
HEBER CITY, Utah — More than 600 smiling Latter-day Saints gathered on a freshly plowed plot of ground as President Nelson presided at the Saturday, Oct. 8, groundbreaking ceremony of the Heber Valley Utah Temple.
The glowing reds, oranges and yellows of the aspen trees’ leaves that surrounded the site suggested it is time to hunker down for the coming winter. But for President Nelson and many of the members present, this was a moment of excitement for something new to grow and take shape.
Read more about the Heber Valley temple groundbreaking
2. Elder and Sister Holland are featured in new video: ‘Live by the Spirit’
Sister Patricia Terry Holland, wife of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, served as a counselor in the Young Women general presidency from 1984 to 1986. During this time, Elder Holland was also president of Brigham Young University.
In this video, titled “Live by the Spirit,” Elder and Sister Holland speak about those busy and challenging years.
Watch ‘Live by the Spirit’ featuring Elder and Sister Holland
3. The Church News podcast recaps general conference
Latter-day Saints across the globe tuned in to the October 2022 general conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to receive council, direction and invitations from the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and other Church leaders.
They shared messages of hope, faith and peace amid turbulent times — decrying abuse, announcing a new “For the Strength of Youth” guide and calling for members to amplify their level of discipleship to Jesus Christ while progressing along the covenant path. This episode of the Church News podcast features highlights from the Church’s 192nd Semiannual General Conference.
Listen to the Church News podcast and read what President Nelson said throughout general conference, plus find talk summaries, photos and news
4. Members around the world react with joy and gratitude for 18 new temple locations
Many Latter-day Saints with ties to new the 18 temple locations reacted with tears of joy for forthcoming temple blessings. Four of the new temples — Pachuca, Tula, Toluca and Cuernavaca — will be in Mexico and each will be within 30 miles of the center of Mexico City, the country’s capital.
President Nelson was ordained and set apart as Prophet and President of the Church on Jan. 14, 2018, and has announced 118 temple locations during that time. As Church president, the rate of a temple announced is every two weeks. Or a rate of two temples a month during the just-under 57 months of his tenure.
See the temple announcement reactions of members around the world and in Mexico and look a by-the-numbers look at the 118 temples announced by President Nelson
5. Bishop Budge, Sister Yee and Sister Eubank speak at U.N. conference
Individuals, families and communities share a sacred duty to care for the earth, said Bishop Budge. Sister Yee was one of three participants in a panel titled “End poverty in all its forms everywhere,” and Sister Eubank participated in a panel titled “Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.” They were speaking at the United Nations’ International Academic Conference on the Sustainable Development Goals, held at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Oct. 5-7. The conference was titled “Why It Matters.”
Read more about what Bishop Budge, Sister Yee and Sister Eubank said
6. Season 4 of the Book of Mormon Videos debuts
The newest season of Book of Mormon Videos debuted Sunday, Oct. 2, at BookofMormonVideos.com with a new episode featuring the Savior’s ministry in the Americas nearly 2,000 years ago. An episode released Friday, Oct. 7, covers 3 Nephi 11-12 from the Book of Mormon where the Savior taught the doctrine of baptism and gave the power to baptize to His Apostles.
Find out more about the latest season of the Book of Mormon Videos and see the episode released Friday
7. Two women called to serve with Church’s Military Advisory Committee
For the first time in its history, two women have joined the Military Advisory Committee of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Army Lt. Col. Sonie Munson, media operations chief for U.S. Northern Command, and Sister Andrea Wagenbach, who works for the U.S. Department of Defense, joined the 11-member committee that advises Church leaders on military matters.
Read more about these two women
8. RootsTech registration opens, October is Family History Month
Registration for RootsTech 2023 is now open at RootsTech.org. The global family history gathering will be March 2-4, 2023, with an in-person event in the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City to complement its online experience.
Also, October is Family History Month. Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have spoken often about the blessings that come from learning about one’s family history. FamilySearch shared 31 ways to celebrate.
Learn how to register for RootsTech and celebrate Family History Month
9. Volunteers begin Hurricane Ian cleanup in Florida
Hurricane Ian has left behind devastation and huge damages in Florida.
Church members spent the morning of Saturday, Oct. 1, volunteering in areas that were the most severely impacted by Hurricane Ian. The work last Saturday is only the beginning of what is expected to be several weeks worth of response.
