The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a new first presidency. In an announcement on Oct. 14 from Temple Square in Salt Lake City it was shared that Dallin H. Oaks is the new Prophet and President of the Church. Henry B. Eyring was announced as his […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Officials with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are asking congregations worldwide to review their safety procedures and emergency response plans. According to the “Deseret News,” the church security department in Salt Lake City sent a letter last week to all stake, district, […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Thousands gathered in Salt Lake City yesterday to honor former LDS President Russell M. Nelson. The funeral service was presided over by President Dallin H. Oaks, with attendees remembering Nelson for his leadership of the church and his accomplishments as a heart surgeon. A motorcade […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — President Oaks did not announce any new temples during The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ semiannual general conference this month. Oaks is the leader of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He spoke at the close of the two-day conference in place of […]
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A fundraiser for the family members of the man who opened fire in an LDS church in Michigan and set it ablaze has raised over $275,000. The organizer says it’s an outpouring of forgiveness and love. Thomas Sanford drove his pickup truck into The Church of […]
(Washington, DC) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, along with Evangelical, Baptist, and Jewish organizations, filed a Supreme Court brief opposing legal protections for transgender people. The brief argues such protections could “jeopardize established rights and protections securing religious freedom.” LGBTQ-plus advocates counter that transgender rights do […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The president of the Quorum of the Twelve is issuing a statement on the passing of Russell M. Nelson. The leader of the LDS Church died at age 101. The most senior apostle is now Dallin H. Oaks. In his statement, Oaks said “Millions of […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Funeral services have been scheduled for LDS President Russell M. Nelson, who died Saturday at age 101. A public viewing is set for Monday, October 6th, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The service will be held Tuesday, October 7th, at noon in the Conference […]
(Grand Blanc, MI) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statement following yesterday’s violent attack at its Michigan chapel. Spokesperson Doug Andersen called the shooting a “tragic act of violence” and says the church is cooperating with local authorities and is in contact with emergency responders […]
Police say at least four people are dead and eight others wounded after a shooting at a Michigan church. Grand Blanc Police Chief William Reyne said the gunman, identified as Thomas Jacob Sanford, drove his vehicle through the front doors of the church and fired multiple rounds once inside. It […]
