April Articles
Dedicatory Prayer for the Rededication of the Houston Texas Temple
Posted: 30 April 2018Following is the text of the prayer President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, offered in rededicating the Houston Texas Temple on April 22. Full Story
First Presidency Announces 2018 Temple Presidents for Australia, Brazil, and U.S.
Posted: 30 April 2018The following eight new temple presidents and their wives have been called by the First Presidency. They will begin their service later this year. Full Story
Elder Holland to BYU Graduates: “Get Out There and … Be a Ray of Light”
Posted: 30 April 2018Speaking to a capacity crowd in the Marriott Center on the BYU campus, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles addressed the 6,087 BYU graduates on April 26. Full Story
New Stakes Announced in April 2018
Posted: 30 April 2018Notices of new stake presidencies throughout the world announced during April 2018. Full Story
Church Temporarily Reassigns Volunteers in Turkey
Posted: 29 April 2018The Church announced it has temporarily reassigned 20 young men, 4 young women, and 5 senior couples serving as volunteers in Turkey due to “a prolonged period of heightened political tensions.” Full Story
Viewpoint: Joseph Smith’s Prophecy of Church Growth Fulfilled
Posted: 29 April 2018In 1834, the Prophet Joseph Smith gathered all of God’s priesthood holders in a log cabin and explained that one day, the Lord’s kingdom would fill the whole earth. From the Church’s six official members on April 6, 1830, to today, the Church has grown to 16 million members. Full Story
Tabernacle Organist Clay Christiansen Reflects on 36-Year Career
Posted: 27 April 2018Clay Christiansen has enjoyed a 36-year career as an organist for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. From a young age, Christiansen was passionate about playing the organ and teaching others to play. The 69-year-old musician will retire at the end of April. Full Story
Saints Worldwide Assemble Exercise Groups for Fitness, Friendship, and Fellowship
Posted: 27 April 2018Latter-day Saints around the world are assembling exercise activities—including Zumba, soccer, and CrossFit-style training—to stay fit, unify stake members, and fellowship nonmembers. Many members who participate experience missionary moments as they invite their friends to come to these activities. Full Story