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Some Male Missionaries May Start Wearing Blue Shirts, Ditching Ties

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced exceptions to dress standards for young men serving as missionaries, which include the ability to wear plain blue dress shirts and the option to wear a tie.
4 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Tucson Arizona Temple Placed Under Fire Evacuation Watch

The Tucson Arizona Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was placed under an evacuation watch due to the Bighorn Fire.
4 years ago
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President Nelson, NAACP Leaders Call For Racial Reform In Joint Statement

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and NAACP leaders have released a joint statement, calling on racial reform in America.
4 years ago
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October General Conference Will Be Virtual, Church Leaders Say

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will conduct its October General Conference sessions virtually, according to Church leaders. 
4 years ago
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Jed Boal

Retired Reverend Davis Continues To Be Force For Change

A civil rights legend in our community said he hasn’t seen this much civil upheaval, cries for change, and violent protest since the summer of 1968 when Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated.
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Jared Turner, KSL TV

Church President Condemns Racism; Pleads For Peace, Respect

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement on his social media pages condemning racism in light of the death of George Floyd and protests that have erupted into violence across the country.
4 years ago
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Exterior Renderings Released For Okinawa Japan, Cobán Guatemala Temples

Exterior renderings have been released for the designs of two temples being constructed overseas by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
4 years ago
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14 Additional Temples Reopening To Limited Services

An additional 14 temples will reopen, including one in Utah, according to a release issued by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
4 years ago
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Officials Hold Small Gathering For Layton Utah Temple Groundbreaking

The Layton Utah Temple groundbreaking for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints happened a week earlier than planned and with a smaller gathering due to COVID-19 concerns. 
4 years ago
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Mike Anderson, KSL TV

Church Announces Guidelines For Return To Sunday Worship Services

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are getting ready to go back to church under new guidelines.
4 years ago
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Tad Walch, Deseret News

Church Of Jesus Christ Releases Guidelines For Returning To Sunday Worship

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are getting ready to go back to church.
4 years ago
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Church Reopens 17 Temples For Limited Use; 18 More To Reopen May 25

Seventeen temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reopened Monday as part of Phase 1 of the Church's four-phased plan.
4 years ago
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Crews Remove Angel Moroni As Part Of Salt Lake Temple Renovation

Crews working at Temple Square have begun the process of removing the Angel Moroni statue from atop the Salt Lake Temple.
4 years ago
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Missionary From Bountiful Killed After Being Hit By Car In Georgia

A missionary from Bountiful died Saturday after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his bike, according to a spokesman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
4 years ago
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Houses Of Worship Gain Audience By Going Online During Virus

From the Vatican, to the village church, to mosques and temples, shuttered places of worship are streaming religious services for a global audience during the pandemic.
4 years ago
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Garna Mejia, KSL TV

Temples To Reopen Slowly Over Four Phases

There was welcome news for many Utah couples waiting to be married inside a temple. Some of them will soon be able to resume their wedding plans with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ announcement to reopen select temples for marriages- starting Monday May 11. 
4 years ago
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Tad Walch, Deseret News

17 Latter-day Saint Temples To Open For Sealings On Monday, Others To Open In 4 Phases

The First Presidency announced Thursday that 17 temples will reopen Monday for weddings only, the first of four phases that eventually will lead to full operations at all 168 temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
4 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

President Nelson: Church Will Proceed With ‘Abundance Of Caution’

President Russell M. Nelson said leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will continue to monitor information and approach the reopening of meetinghouses and temples with an abundance of caution.
4 years ago
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Tabernacle Choir Releasing Movie-Themed Album With Music From ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Avengers’

Music from "Star Wars" and "The Avengers" are getting the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra treatment. 
4 years ago
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Church Youth Camps Suspended Worldwide; Treks, Pageants Canceled

All youth camps for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been suspended worldwide until further notice due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19.
4 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson

Final Hill Cumorah Pageant Will Be Postponed Due To Pandemic

The final Hill Cumorah Pageant, which was scheduled for July, will be postponed to next year.
4 years ago
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Project Protect Prepares For Second Wave Of Face Mask Volunteers

Officials said the five-week effort called Project Protect will begin its second wave of face mask creation and volunteer efforts.
4 years ago
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2020 Days Of ’47 Parade, Activities Canceled Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

All "Days of '47" Pioneer Day Celebration activities have been canceled for 2020  due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a press release from organizers.
4 years ago
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Church Releases Renderings For Tooele Valley Temple Interior

Artist renderings for the interior of the Tooele Valley Temple have been released by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
4 years ago

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