"The Spirit was so sweet and strong. People felt it. People were happy, and it extended through the dedication. The future is bright," said a longtime stake member.

In “Dedicate,” to be released Oct. 4, seven young adults from different countries tour Salt Lake Temple renovations and testify of Christ, temples and temple covenants.

Elder R. Conrad Schultz served as a general authority from 2001 to 2007 as well as president of the Colorado Denver South Mission and the Portland Oregon Temple.

Latter-day Saint young adults gathered July 28-Aug. 1 in Finland for the 60th annual Festinord conference, themed "Use the gems of His happiness."

In the 2026 Utah Area YSA Conference devotional on Sunday, Sept. 13, a panel of Church leaders and young adults discussed faith, agency and seeking divine strength to overcome trials.

The cousins draw on their ancestors’ legacy of testimony and hard work as they serve.

"Every hymn you sing, every text you send, every journal entry you write is an opportunity to add something good to the world," said Burke Olsen, Deseret News publisher, in an Ensign College devotional.

When the Sunday schedule changes on Sept. 6, Primary classes will get five more minutes.

Parents and youth leaders are encouraged to teach principles from the theme, found in Philippians 4:4, at home and at church throughout the year.