News Releases
First Presidency Invites All to October General Conference
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency "invites all to join as we hear the word of God during the upcoming 196th Semiannual General Confrence of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” on October 3 and 4, 2026.
New Temple Leaders Begin Their Service in Edmonton and Toronto
Two couples have been assigned as new temple leaders in Canada and will begin their three-year service in September 2026.
‘Rejoice in Christ’: Salt Lake Temple Celebration Welcomes the World
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ invites people around the world to participate in the 2027 Salt Lake Temple Celebration. The event’s theme is “Rejoice in Christ.”
Church Partners With Local Organizations to Support Wildfire Relief in British Columbia
As devastating wildfires continue to sweep across British Columbia, forcing more than 20,000 people from their homes and prompting a provincial state of emergency, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has committed $225,000 in emergency assistance to local organizations providing frontline services to affected individuals...
Construction Begins for the Victoria British Columbia Temple
On Saturday, August 22, 2026, construction began on the Victoria British Columbia Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
New Canada Area Presidency Counsellor Encourages Young Adults to Move Forward in Faith
In his first assignment as a counsellor in the Canada Area Presidency, Elder Matthew L. Carpenter encouraged young adults across Canada to move forward with faith in Jesus Christ during a nationwide devotional broadcast from Calgary, Alberta, on July 31, 2026.
Young Adult Counsellors Help Youth Find Faith, Friendship and Belonging at FSY
Before 200 youth arrived in Kamloops, British Columbia, for five days of activities, friendship and spiritual learning, young adult counsellors were already preparing for an opportunity to serve. Throughout the week, these counsellors became mentors, friends and examples of discipleship as they helped youth strengthen their...
Church Invites Volunteers, Performers and Guides to Participate in Salt Lake Temple Celebration
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Applications are now open for individuals and groups who want to participate in the Salt Lake Temple Celebration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, taking place April 5 through October 1, 2027.
Three Years In, Church-Led Initiative for Women and Children Reaches 52 Million People
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and seven humanitarian organizations reviewed three years of progress in a global initiative that has reached more than 52 million women and children.
Church Releases Instructional Videos for September Sunday Schedule Changes
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church has released instructional videos to assist with implementing the new Sunday schedule on September 6, with special Sunday instruction taking place globally on August 30 and September 6.