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Young women in Paraguay make cupcakes.
October is Family History Month. Here are 31 ways to celebrate
By Sydney Walker
Did you know October is Family History Month? Here’s a list from FamilySearch of 31 simple ways to celebrate.
Attendees listen at Saturday afternoon session of the 192nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.
October 2022 general conference: Talk summaries and session highlights
By Church News Staff
View coverage from October 2022 general conference including talk summaries, session highlights, photo galleries, news and announcements from the event.
Graphic and map showing number of stakes in Idaho counties.
Which counties in Idaho have the most stakes?
By David Schneider
In Idaho, 5 counties have 10 or more stakes of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The missionary choir during the Saturday afternoon session of October 2022 general conference includes teaching missionaries, service missionaries and senior missionaries.
How the Saturday afternoon general conference choir represents oneness of missionary service
By Scott Taylor
Saturday afternoon session choir features proselyting, service and senior missionaries.
Jovens da Estaca Herriman Pioneer Utah seguram suas cópias do guia “Para o Vigor da Juventude” revisado. Élder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, do Quórum dos Doze Apóstolos, anunciou o lançamento do novo guia durante seu discurso na conferência geral de outubro de 2022. A Estaca Herriman Pioneer Utah foi uma das primeiras estacas a adotar o novo guia.
Church releases revised ‘For the Strength of Youth’ guide based on principles, agency
By Sydney Walker
The new guide is available digitally in 50 languages at youth.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
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Hurricane Ian impacting members and their neighbors in Florida
By Mary Richards
Missionaries in the area are safe, but cleanup efforts are expected to take weeks.
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Mission map: See an area-by-area breakdown of the Church’s 411 missions worldwide
By Scott Taylor
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has 411 missions scattered across the globe, from Angola to Zimbabwe.
A collage of four photos of Church members watching the April 2022 general conference.
Want to be featured in the Church News? Send us a photo of your general conference experience
By Church News Staff
The Church News wants to share your photos of how you watch general conference all over the world.
Sister Elise Jones, right, and Sister Danielle Matheson, center, serving in Hobart, Australia, are interviewed by Australian Broadcast Corporation Radio presenter Joel Rheinberger.
Two Latter-day Saint sister missionaries featured on ABC radio in Tasmania
By Rachel Sterzer Gibson
In the radio segment, the sisters serving in Hobart, Tasmania, answered questions about missionary life and sang a rendition of “I Am a Child of God.”
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A historic summer of FSY: How to keep the spiritual momentum going
By Sydney Walker
FSY has been held internationally for more than 15 years. This summer, it made its debut in the U.S. and Canada.
A family in Uruguay watches general conference.
How to watch or listen to October 2022 general conference
By Trent Toone
Here’s how to watch, listen and receive news or updates for the October 2022 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Anthony Parker, 11, participates in an activity in the craft room during the English recording of the Friend to Friend in the Motion Pictures Studio in Provo, Utah, on Dec. 14, 2021. The Friend to Friend will be available in English, Spanish and Portuguese beginning Feb. 19, 2022.
Children, parents and Primary teachers invited to Friend to Friend in November
By Sydney Walker
The broadcast, titled “My Heavenly Father Loves Me,” will feature activities, music and messages from the Primary general presidency.
Women wave as they move to their next class at BYU Women’s Conference at BYU in Provo, Utah, on Friday, May 3, 2019.
BYU Women’s Conference announces dates for 2023
By Sydney Walker
One of the largest gatherings of Latter-day Saint women in the world, BYU Women’s Conference will be held May 3-5.
A woman holds candle with many other candles in the background.
See Church resources for suicide prevention
By Mary Richards
On World Suicide Prevention Day, see a list of Church resources, articles, videos and counsel.
Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko raises his arms during a game against Pittsburgh.
How the power of family, faith and a warrior’s mentality fueled Breiden Fehoko to reach his NFL dream
By Trent Toone
After getting cut twice, Breiden Fehoko, the 300-pound lineman from LSU and Hawaii, made the Los Angeles Chargers’ regular-season roster this year. He credits his family and faith.
A group of girls laugh while attending a Young Women camp.
Young Women and Young Men general presidencies announce the 2023 youth theme
By Sydney Walker
“We commend you for your diligent efforts in helping the youth embrace this year’s theme from Proverbs 3:5-6,” the Young Women and Young Men general presidencies wrote in the notice.
Evan Andrews, a Latter-day Saint teen from Butte, Montana, recently competed and finished in the top 15 of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior.
Montana teen hopes to fund his mission with winnings from NBC’s ‘American Ninja Warrior’
By Trent Toone
Latter-day Saint teen Evan Andrews was introduced to NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior” at age 10. Seven years later he finished in the top 15 of the finals.
Carlos Martins, right, greets Venezuelan refugees in Boa Vista, Brazil
What the gospel of Jesus Christ means to Carlos Wizard Martins — one of Brazil’s most successful entrepreneurs
By Sydney Walker
Carlos Wizard Martins reflects on the influence of the man who introduced his father to the Church and says, “We are a missionary family.”
Astronaut Don Lind with items he collected during his career.
Don Lind, Latter-day Saint astronaut, scientist, dies at age 92
By Trent Toone
The astronaut, scientist, pilot, military veteran, and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died of natural causes in Logan, Utah.
A group of young men study the scriptures together.
8 general conference talks about trust in the Lord
By Sydney Walker
“The more you learn about the Savior, the easier it will be to trust in His mercy, His infinite love, and His strengthening, healing and redeeming power,” President Nelson said.
Seth Cannon of Medford, Oregon, served a service mission with United Way of Jackson County after the Almeda Fire
Read about 9 unique service mission experiences
By Mary Richards
Young men and young women are serving locally as their circumstances allow, using their unique talents, skills and gifts.
Sri Anon smiles for a photo in the Bogor 2nd Ward, Jakarta Indonesia Stake, meetinghouse in Bogor, Indonesia, on Sunday, July 4, 2022.
Pioneers in every land: Sri Anon of Indonesia grateful for ‘uncountable blessings’ of the gospel
By Christine Rappleye
Sri Anon was baptized in 1973 — three years after the Church’s official recognition in Indonesia — and has seen both the Church’s growth and her own.
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A talk a day: How to prepare for October 2022 general conference
By Mary Richards
October 2022 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1 and 2.
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Elder L. Lionel Kendrick, an emeritus General Authority Seventy, dies at age 90
By Rachel Sterzer Gibson
A teacher at heart, Elder Kendrick was never afraid to share his testimony of the Savior or His Church.
Group of people of various nationalities sit in a classroom with a yellow wall; all hold guitars as they practice
How the Church is helping refugees in Rome find respect, empathy and services
By Sarah Jane Weaver
President Dallin H. Oaks: Latter-day Saints believe in helping support and improve the lot of refugees.
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Church historian, writer and leading voice for women’s history, Kate Holbrook, dies at age 50
By Mary Richards
Her family announced Holbrook’s passing from cancer on Saturday.
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Which African nations have more Church members?
By David Schneider
See Church membership growth in Africa over the past 10 years, by country.
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Read coverage of 2022 BYU Education Week
By Mary Richards
The week includes thousands of participants, hundreds of teachers, a variety of classes and a devotional from an Apostle.
Young man and young woman sit on a park bench together
7 keys to successful dating for young single adults
By Mary Richards
A multi-day course at BYU Education Week covered “YSA Survival 101: Navigating the Dating World.”
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What the Church is doing to help members with disabilities
By Sydney Walker
A BYU Education Week presentation by the Church’s disability specialist highlighted resources for members with disabilities.