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FILE: The Bountiful Temple. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Bountiful Temple Closed Due To COVID-19 Exposure

The Bountiful Temple has been closed until further notice due to COVID-19 exposure.
4 years ago
Families welcome home missionaries at the Salt Lake International Airport on March 22, 2020....
Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Utah Officials Express Concern After Seeing Families Gather To Welcome Missionaries

Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, who heads up Utah's COVID-19 task force, voiced his disappointment after seeing the large groups that disregarded social distancing suggestions while welcoming home missionaries.
4 years ago
The Angel Moroni's fallen trumpet sits at the base of a temple spire after being knocked loose duri...
Garna Mejia, KSL TV

Fallen Angel Moroni Trumpet Recovered From Salt Lake Temple Spire

Inspectors went out for a closer look at the historic buildings of Temple Square,  including the Angel Moroni statue, which lost its trumpet during the earthquake.
4 years ago
FILE: General Conference is a semiannual gathering of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sain...
KSL TV

General Conference To Be Broadcast From Small Auditorium On Temple Square

General Conference will be moved to a small auditorium on Temple Square, officials from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced. The sessions will be attended only by those assigned to speak, pray and conduct.
4 years ago
The Angel Moroni statue atop the Salt Lake City Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ...
KSL TV

Salt Lake Temple’s angel Moroni loses trumpet In earthquake

Angel Moroni on the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints lost his trumpet during an earthquake that rocked the Wasatch Front.
4 years ago
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Office Building is pictured in Salt Lake City on Ju...
KSL TV & The Associated Press

Missionaries Not Native To Philippines To Be Transferred Out

All missionaries not native to the Philippines will return from that country to their homes for self-isolation and reassignment.
4 years ago
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Office Building is pictured in Salt Lake City on Ju...
KSL TV

Sister Missionary Abducted, Released In Guatemala

A female missionary was kidnapped and later released in Guatemala, according to officials from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
4 years ago
FILE: A group of Latter-day Saint missionaries makes it way down University Avenue during the Provo...
Tad Walch, Deseret News

Coronavirus: Church Announces Multiple Changes For Missionaries In United States, Canada

Church leaders on Monday announced temporary changes to missionary service for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
4 years ago
President Russell M. Nelson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints is greeted by famil...
Jared Turner, KSL TV

Church President Offers Hope, Direction During COVID-19 Challenge

The president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offered hope and comfort in a video posted to his social media channels in relation to the coronavirus outbreak.
4 years ago
Elder Antonio Schwenke (Image courtesy Elder Schwenke's family)...
Jared Turner, KSL TV

Samoan Missionary Dies In Sierra Leona After Contracting Malaria

A missionary from Samoa serving in the Sierra Leona Freetown Mission has died, according to officials from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
4 years ago
Rome Italy Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Courtesy Intellectual Reserv...
KSL TV

More Temple Closures Announced By Church Officials

A day after announcing limited ordinance work at temples across the world, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has temporarily closed nearly two dozen temples.
4 years ago
FILE: General Conference is a semiannual gathering of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sain...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Conference Center, Temple Square Public Areas Closed Due To Virus Concerns

Public areas of buildings owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in and around Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City have been closed until further notice, due to concerns over the novel coronavirus.
4 years ago
Fort Collins Colorado Temple (Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)...
KSL TV

Church Leaders Announce Temporary Changes To Temple Worship

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is making temporary changes to temple worship, according to a Church statement. 
4 years ago
Sister Katharine Pindar, 19, died in her sleep following a brief illness, Church officials said. (P...
KSL TV

Missionary Dies In Sleep Following Brief Illness, Church Official Says

A sister missionary from Arizona serving in the Texas Houston East Mission has died, officials from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said.
4 years ago
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Office Building is pictured in Salt Lake City on Ju...
KSL TV

Senior Missionaries, Others With Chronic Conditions In Europe To Be Sent Home

All senior missionaries and young missionaries with serious or chronic medical conditions in Europe will return home beginning March 12, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced. 
4 years ago
Provo Missionary Training Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Intellectual ...
Ladd Egan & Jared Turner, KSL TV

Missionaries Heading To Provo, England Will Be Trained Virtually

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a significant change in the operation of two Missionary Training Centers due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
4 years ago
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, church leaders and the Tabernacle Choir...
Carole Mikita & Jared Turner, KSL TV

General Conference Will Be Held Without A Public In-Person Audience

The April 2020 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be held without an in-person audience. The public will not be admitted to the Conference Center for the five sessions.
4 years ago
JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WA - MARCH 05: Washington state Governor Jay Inslee speaks during a press...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Seattle Temple Closed, Some Area Meetings Canceled Due To Coronavirus Concerns

The Seattle Temple has been closed and stake conferences and priesthood leadership meetings in the area have been canceled, according to Church officials.
4 years ago
Aerial image from Chopper 5 shows student at BYU protesting a clarification to the Honor Code. (KSL...
Carole Mikita, KSL TV

Dozens Of BYU Students Protest Honor Code Clarification

More than a hundred BYU students protested on campus in reaction to a clarification on recent changes to the university’s Honor Code.
4 years ago
FILE: BYU Campus...
Tad Walch, Deseret News

New Letter Clarifies Update To BYU’s Honor Code Following Weeks Of Confusion

After two weeks of widespread confusion about an update to its honor code, BYU tweeted a letter clarifying the update and what it means for student behavior.
4 years ago
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Office Building is pictured in Salt Lake City on Ju...
Ladd Egan & Madison Fitzpatrick, KSL TV

Church Makes Adjustments In Several Asian Countries Over Coronavirus Outbreak

The spread of the coronavirus has The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints taking precautionary measures for members in several Asian countries, missionaries recently assigned to those areas, and even an adjustment for this spring's General Conference.
4 years ago
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, church leaders and the Tabernacle Choir...
KSL TV

General Conference Leadership Sessions Postponed Amid COVID-19 Virus

All leadership sessions for the April 2020 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been postponed amid concerns over the spread of coronavirus. 
4 years ago
FILE: President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints posted a video...
Carole Mikita, KSL TV

Church President Asks Members, All Christians To ‘Hear Him’

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent a worldwide invitation on his social media pages, asking all Christians to "Hear Him" in preparation of the Easter season.
4 years ago
LDS Business College in Salt Lake City (Photo: Ravell Call)...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

LDS Business College To Rebrand To Ensign College, Offer Bachelor’s Degrees

The LDS Business College is expanding to add three bachelor’s degree programs and rebrand as Ensign College.
4 years ago

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