"It really is special to connect with others who share your commitment to Jesus Christ," said one young adult about the new institute building.

Church members are among the evacuees and meetinghouses have opened for places of shelter.

Robert and Cristy Jones hand-built a tabernacle replica and planned for Eagle River Alaska Stake’s youth camp — determined to help youth feel God’s love through the Old Testament.

Numbers of members, units, missionaries and temples for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints listed for the past three years.

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

Primary children are invited to watch the Friend to Friend broadcast on Sept. 13, which will teach about families.

Chaplain Capt. Jonathan Bleakley and Chaplain Capt. Timothy Farrant are the first two Latter-day Saint chaplains to serve in the British Army.

As a lifelong disciple of Jesus Christ, Sister Jolene Clayson Pace served alongside her husband, Elder Glenn L. Pace, during 25 years of full-time general Church service.

Kris Sorensen and her sons, Danny, who has fragile x syndrome, and Matthew, who has autism, serve in temples across Utah.

The Aspen Acres fire displaced families and burned homes of Latter-day Saints and their neighbors.