SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic-August 21, young Spanish-speaking members in the Caribbean of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and members of the Assemblies of God were invited to participate in a youth-formatted Q&A session concerning how to strengthen faith in Christ. 16-year-old Bryan Beras of San Pedro De […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Monday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the limited reopening of many temples to Phases 1 and 2 for Monday August 24. Phase 1 entails living husband-and-wife sealings by appointment and Phase 2 permits opening of temples for all living ordinances only with restrictions. The […]
PROVO, Utah (AP) — A citizen referendum challenging the creation of a license for brewpubs in Provo has narrowly failed to get enough signatures to make the ballot. Organizers were stymied by the coronavirus pandemic and fell less than 200 signatures short of making the ballot in November the Daily Herald […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Monday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints confirmed seven temples will be reopened July 20 to Phase 1 of reopening. Phase 1 consists of being open for restricted live sealings only. Temple workers are to perform live sealings only for previously-endowed members with the ordinances done […]
SALT LAKE CITY-The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has recently approved minor adjustments to 17 of the Salt Lake City-based faith’s 26 historical sites. This is to place a greater emphasis on the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. This has been a hallmark of […]
SAN JUAN COUNTY, Utah-Per a report released Monday, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participated in an effort to provide live sheep to the Navajo Nation. Representatives of the Salt Lake City-based faith received assistance in this endeavor from the Utah Governor’s Office and leaders from […]
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — A Virginia food bank has received the largest donation in its 30-year history. The Interfaith Food Pantry of Blacksburg received 35,566 pounds of nonperishable food from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The Roanoke Times reported. The food was driven across the country from the […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Police on Tuesday issued a public appeal for a person last seen with a University of Utah student before she disappeared more than a week ago. Mackenzie Lueck was last seen being dropped off at a Salt Lake City park at about 3 a.m. on […]
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Authorities say a property in Provo owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was vandalized with graffiti. The Daily Herald reports churchgoers on Monday had already scrubbed some graffiti off walls and removed sections of fence. Provo police believe the incident happened sometime between Saturday […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two lawmakers are proposing changes to a new liquor law in Utah after beer licenses were denied to a karaoke lounge and an axe-throwing venue. Democratic Rep. Angela Romero said Wednesday she plans to introduce an amendment to include karaoke venues among the new sites […]
