Tagged with "Anniversary"
LDS Church celebrates 35th anniversary of black men receiving priesthood
MR says: Do you remember where you were when this news came out? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated the 35th anniversary since the announcement of the revelation allowing black men in the faith to receive the priesthood. The announcement was breaking news on June 9th, 1978, and...
Long Promised Day
MR says: Reflection on the revelation that extended the priesthood to all worthy males, by two black LDS women. This coming Saturday marks 35yrs that the priesthood was extended to all worthy men. As we reflect on the progression of things in our church, we are filled with love and gratitude toward our...
LDS Church celebrates 30 years in Haiti by planting thousands of trees
MR says: What a beautiful way to celebrate! There will be roughly 400,000 young trees once the project is finished. On the afternoon of Jan. 12, 2010, Famfan Jean Arnold was at work attending to his driving school business when a deadly quake rocked Haiti. He rushed home in a panic, fearing the worst for his...
Elder Andersen marks 30-year-anniversary of Church in Haiti
MR says: After 30 years, the Church in Haiti has 20K in members and four stakes. What a great milestone for the members there! Even as members in Haiti labor to build a promising future for their faith and families, they remain grateful for the Church’s humble beginnings—and the pivotal, historic role of...
Vermont's connection to the Mormon Church
MR says: This is a great video segment featuring the prophet Joseph Smith, whose birthday is coming up right before Christmas. For Christians, the Christmas holiday is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. In South Royalton, Vt., the birth of another man is memorialized year-round. "Joseph was...
9/11 messages from LDS leaders offered comfort and peace
MR says: In the months and years following the events of Sept. 11, 2001, LDS Church leaders shared several messages of comfort and peace. Editor's note: This article was originally published last year, on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. As we again reflect on the events of that tragic day, we would like to...
Young Women camp: Glimpse of heaven
MR says: After 100 years, camp still helps youth strengthen testimonies of YW all over the world. This summer thousands of young women across the globe continued a 100-year tradition by leaving the world behind, getting dirty and learning they can do hard things. Sister Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women...
{Poll} Your Seminary Experience + Trivia
This year, seminary celebrates 100 years. What was your seminary experience? Pay tribute with trivia, a video, and a poll. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the LDS Seminary program. With the new seminary school year beginning, we thought it would be fun to look at some seminary...
Elder L. Tom Perry: Celebrating 90 Years and a Lifetime of Church Service
MR says: “I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad day because I’ve learned something from every experience I have had. I’ve never had a day that I didn’t feel like getting out of bed and having an opportunity to accomplish something.” —Elder L. Tom Perry The year of 2012 was destined to be a...
Golden Days: Celebration of Life
MR says: Watch the full hour and a half broadcast of President Monson's 85th birthday gala (and happy birthday to him today!).
Just Off the Square: President Monson's Birthday
Tuesday is President Monson's 85th birthday and LDS Living went to Temple Square to ask members a few questions about our prophet...
Still a chance to stand-by for tickets to President Monson birthday gala
MR says: If you live in Utah, there's still hope to see this live! The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the Orchestra at Temple Square and three talented guest artists are putting the finishing touches on preparations for "Golden Days: A Celebration of Life," a special concert commemorating the 85th birthday of...
Polynesian Cultural Center prepares for 50th anniversary
When the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, Hawaii, was first created in 1963, attendance was so low some days that the employees would go out to the road to recruit people to come watch them perform. "It is because of the faith of these people that the center is still around today," said Ray...
175th anniversary of arrival of missionaries to British Isles
MR says: Love the photo gallery for this article. On Saturday evening July 7, more than 1,000 members, friends and local dignitaries from across the United Kingdom gathered in Lancashire, England, at Preston's Avenham Park to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the arrival of the Church in Britain. On July...
Members note a year of recovery in Joplin, Missouri
Local Latter-day Saints and their neighbors observed with an equal measure of sadness and hope the first anniversary of the deadly tornado that destroyed much of Joplin, Missouri, USA. The May 22, 2011, tornado is regarded as one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history. More than 160...
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