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What Latter-day Saints Can Learn from Women Voting in Utah’s History
Posted: 30 January 2020Learn about the history of Utah women gaining the right to vote and Sister Bingham’s thoughts on what Latter-day Saints can learn from this story. Full Story
Multiyear Renovation of Iconic Salt Lake Temple Begins December 29
Posted: 5 December 2019Hundreds of craftsmen, engineers, designers, and historians are excited for the renovation of the historic Salt Lake Temple to begin. Full Story
“Resilient” BYU Cross-Country Team Wins National Championship
Posted: 27 November 2019Despite snowy and wet weather, the BYU Cougar men’s cross-country team claimed its first-ever NCAA national title—while the women’s team exceeded expectations and finished second in the national championship. They celebrated their victory by gaining some spiritual wins at a stake devotional. Full Story
Church Celebrates as Official Certificate Authorizing Members to Conduct Religious Activities in Vietnam Is Presented
Posted: 20 November 2019In a ceremony held on November 14, 2019, in Vietnam, the Vietnam Government Committee for Religious Affairs presented an official certificate authorizing members of the Church to conduct religious activities in the country in compliance with a new religious law established in 2018. Full Story
FamilySearch Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Posted: 14 November 2019The Genealogical Society of Utah—now known as FamilySearch—started with only 190 donated books and a desire to increase genealogical work among the Saints. On November 13, 2019, former and current Family History Department members and employees gathered at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City to commemorate the 125th anniversary of what is now the largest genealogy organization in the world. Full Story
First Female Organist to Perform on Music & the Spoken Word Retires 40 Years Later
Posted: 1 November 2019Bonnie Goodliffe started out as a guest organist playing in the Tabernacle. After 40 years of consistency and hard work, Goodliffe played her last recital on October 21 in the place where it all began. Full Story
Latter-day Saint Man Learns Humility, Endurance, and Gratitude Running 200-Mile Ultramarathons
Posted: 17 October 2019Seven years ago, Michael McKnight broke his back in a skiing accident and was told he wouldn't make a full recovery for another year. Now he is an ultra runner—about to set a new record for a 200-mile ultramarathon race series—always pushing his body to endure and improve. Full Story
President Ballard Celebrates 91st Birthday
Posted: 8 October 2019President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, was sustained as an Apostle on October 6, 1985. On Tuesday, October 8, he celebrated his 91st birthday. Full Story