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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
Thai officials administer face-masks at a handout station in the Chatuchak weekend market on Februa...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

More Missionaries Quarantined, Temple Closures Announced Due To Coronavirus

Two temples have been temporarily closed and additional missionaries serving in Asia have been quarantined due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.
4 years ago
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Brittany Tait, KSL TV

Openly Gay BYU Students Seek Answers On Honor Code Change

An update to align the Honor Code at Brigham Young University with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ new handbook has some LGBTQ students looking for clarification.
4 years ago
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Office Building is pictured in Salt Lake City on Ju...
Tad Walch, Deseret News

New Church Handbook Is Online & Available To All. Here Are Some Of The Changes

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a new handbook of instructions for leaders and members on Wednesday, when it made it available to any who want to see it on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
4 years ago
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Church Leaders Dedicate Second Temple In South Africa

The second temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Africa has been dedicated in a ceremony conducted by Elder Ronald A. Rasaband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
4 years ago
Flowers bloom near the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt ...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

All Liberia Missionaries To Be Transferred Due To Supply Concerns

All missionaries serving in Liberia for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be temporarily transferred out of the country due to concerns about the availability of adequate supplies. 
4 years ago
The Church History Museum opened a new interactive exhibition to teach children about temples and C...
Carole Mikita, KSL TV

‘Saints’ Volume 2 Released, Temple Exhibit Opens At Church History Museum

The Church History Museum opened a new interactive exhibition to teach children about temples that will be in place during the renovation of the Salt Lake Temple. Also on Wednesday, Church officials released "Saints" volume 2.
4 years ago
FILE: Missionary Training Center in Sao Paulo, Brazil (Photo: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-...
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Intruder Armed With Knife Shot, Killed At Brazil MTC, Officials Say

A man armed with a knife entered The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints missionary training center in Brazil on Wednesday and was shot and killed after attempting to attack police, a Church official said. 
4 years ago
HONG KONG, CHINA - JANUARY 23: Pedestrians wear face masks as they walk through a crosswalk in Caus...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Missionaries To Be Pulled From Hong Kong Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Over 100 missionaries serving in the China Hong Kong Mission will be reassigned or end their missionary service early due to concerns over the new coronavirus that has sickened thousands and killed at least 490 people in China.
4 years ago
Flowers bloom near the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt ...
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Liberian Missionary Numbers Reduced By Nearly Two Dozen

The number of missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been reduced in Liberia over concerns about the availability of adequate supplies.
4 years ago
Warehouse workers load supplies as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sends aid to Chi...
Tad Walch, Deseret News

Church To Donate Masks, Coveralls, Goggles To China Over Coronavirus Outbreak

President Russell M. Nelson’s 40-year professional relationships in China are facilitating a donation of supplies from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that will help Chinese health workers in their effort to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
4 years ago
Artist's rendering of the Layton Utah Temple (Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)...
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Groundbreaking Dates Announced For Layton, Two Other Temples

The dates have been released for the groundbreaking of new temples to be built in Layton, Virginia and the Philippines by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 
4 years ago
Rendering of the Bengaluru India Temple. (Courtesy Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)...
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Site Location, Renderings Released For Bengaluru India Temple

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has announced the location of the first temple ever to be built in India. Renderings of the new temple were also released.
4 years ago
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Over $6 Million Donated Through ‘Light The World’ Giving Machines

Over $6 million and 250,000 items were donated to charitable organizations this Christmas season through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Giving Machines, according to Church officials.
4 years ago
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Garna Mejia, KSL TV

Study: Women Who Serve Church Missions Display Stronger Leadership

Fewer women in the Beehive State hold leadership roles, but a new study from the Utah Women and Leadership Project found that women who serve full-time missions can more easily see themselves as leaders.
4 years ago
Reverend France Davis preached his final sermon at Calvary Baptist Church after 45 years of a minis...
Carole Mikita, KSL TV

Utah Reverend Holds Final Sermon After 45 Years Of Service

Rev. France Davis preached his final sermon at Calvary Baptist Church after 45 years of a ministry that included becoming a community leader, working for better housing, jobs and education and being a teacher to thousands of University of Utah students.
4 years ago
Flowers bloom near the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt ...
Carole Mikita, KSL TV

Several Church Changes Announced, Implemented During 2019

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made several notable policy and organization changes during the 2019 calendar year.
4 years ago
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Dan Rascon, KSL TV

Crowds Pack Temple Square In Advance Of 4-Year Closure

Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City has been busy as the rush to get inside the Temple takes place before it shuts down for four years.
4 years ago
The Logan Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reopened two days after it...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Logan Temple Opens 2 Days After Vandalization Incident, Church Officials Say

The Logan Utah Temple has reopened after it was vandalized early Tuesday morning.
4 years ago
Following Trump's impeachment last week, Mark Galli, the outgoing editor of Christianity Today, cal...
Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN

Nearly 200 Evangelical Leaders Slam Op-Ed That Criticized Trump

Nearly 200 evangelical leaders are pushing back against an op-ed in a prominent Christian magazine that called for Donald Trump to be removed from office, saying the piece "offensively" dismissed their support of the President.
4 years ago
An actor dressed as Santa Claus waves from a suspended sleigh over a Christmas market as the Dom ca...
Daniel Burke, CNN Religion Editor

The Story Behind Santa Claus From St. Nicholas To Today’s Jolly Gift-Giver

Historians say Santa Claus -- aka St. Nicholas aka Kris Kringle -- was originally created to keep adults, not children, off the naughty list.
4 years ago
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Ashley Kewish & Jared Turner, KSL TV

President Nelson, 7-Year-Old YouTube Star Share Holiday Moment

A 7-year-old social media star and President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared a holiday moment, singing and playing a favorite Christmas song together.
4 years ago
Announced site of the Orem Utah Temple....
Garna Mejia, KSL TV

Taylorsville, Orem Residents React To Temple Site Locations

Several residents in Salt Lake and Utah Counties said they were excited about the announced locations for the Taylorsville and Orem temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
4 years ago
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Church Announces Locations Of New Temples In Orem, Taylorsville, Texas

The locations of three previously announced temples have been announced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
4 years ago

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