News Releases
Furnished With Hope: Church Supports Women’s Transition Housing in British Columbia
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently donated furnishings for 18 units at Wilma’s Transition Society’s newly completed third-stage housing project in Chilliwack, British Columbia. This housing project provides critical assistance to women and children transitioning from domestic violence to independent, violence-free...
Young Men Organization 150th Anniversary Broadcast in July to Honor Aaronic Priesthood
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will honor the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood and the 150th anniversary of the Young Men organization with a broadcast on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
The First Presidency Offers a Message of Goodwill to Pope Leo XIV
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following statement Wednesday:
Living Legends Showcase Cultural Heritage in Lethbridge, Alberta
Brigham Young University performing arts students who make up the Living Legends dance troupe presented “Seasons,” a celebration of the cultural heritage of North and South America and the South Pacific, in a number of communities across western Canada recently. They were in Lethbridge, Alberta, on May 6, 2025. A crowd of approximately...
Elder Soares Dedicates Nairobi Kenya Temple
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated the Nairobi Kenya Temple, the first house of the Lord in East Africa, on Sunday, May 18.
Little Free Pantries Bring Toronto Faith Groups Together to Assemble 1,000 Soup Kits
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, Toronto community members gathered at the Toronto Ontario Stake Centre of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a shared mission: to assemble 1,000 soup kits for individuals and families in need. This humanitarian effort brought together area groups Sharing Sacred Spaces, Little Free...
Ground Is Broken for Lethbridge Alberta Temple
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined with community representatives in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, to break ground for a new temple. More than 550 guests attended the groundbreaking event, including 100 community, interfaith, government, business and Indigenous lea...
Faith, Fun, Flexibility: Why Family Home Evening Still Works
Newsroom staff recently sat down with Elder David G. LaFrance and his wife, Sister Lori LaFrance. The LaFrances were invited to share their thoughts about family home evening.
CES Religious Educators Invited to Second Annual Conference in June
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Religious educators and S&I teachers are encouraged to improve their ability to invite learner engagement by attending the second annual Church Educational System Religious Educators Conference on June 12 and 13, 2025.
First Presidency Offers Condolences on Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) We join the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Countless lives have been blessed by his courageous and compassionate leadership.