We saw plenty of changes in 2022! A new “For the Strength of Youth” pamphlet, new Primary and Relief Society General Presidencies, and an entire African nation dedicated for missionary work to name a few!
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Since the unprecedented age change requirement for missionaries in October 2012, what other significant changes have taken place? The full list might surprise you.
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Hundreds of Mozambiquans are joyfully entering the waters of baptism as COVID restrictions ease.
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The fifth General President of the Relief Society, Emmeline B. Wells, wrote frequently about the daily affects of the pandemic in her diary, and the experiences she had might sound vaguely familiar...
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Smoke billowed out of temple patron housing in Santo Domingo, and we watched helplessly as missionaries who had been evacuated from 40 different missions poured into the parking lot.
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Here is a look at some of the interesting things we have learned from "Saints, vol. 2" as we anticipate the release of the next volume.
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With two years of the pandemic in hindsight, do members see any lasting benefits to the changes enacted by the Church?
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The pandemic prompted many changes to Church policies and practices. Many have come and gone, but some have left a lasting impact.
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“Now that more people are immunized, we are pleased to announce that temples throughout the world will gradually return to more normal operations.”
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“We are now encouraging Area Presidencies, in consultation with stake presidencies, to determine on a local basis whether masks should be worn or other precautions should be observed in the various Church meetings and activities.”
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Now, more than ever, we need to keep talking about depression and doing things to help those who feel desperately alone.
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The Church announced Thursday that a spike in COVID-19 cases has prompted MTC leaders to implement new protocols.
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COVID may be the Grinch determined to steal Christmas this year. But here’s a silver lining: 2021 could be the year we focus more than ever on the reason we truly celebrate Christmas.
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Church has aided more than 1,000 relief projects in over 150 countries and territories.
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Like most Church historic sites across the United States, Historic Nauvoo and Carthage Jail closed in March 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic began to alter life across the planet. No one expected the closure to last as long as it did. Yet while the streets have been empty, Nauvoo Historic Sites have been transforming and preparing for an even better future.
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The Missionary Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent the following message on Friday, April 23, 2021, to Church leaders in the United States:
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The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has approved the phased reopening of Church historic sites in May 2021. These sites closed last spring due to COVID-19.
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With 47 sessions and 59 presenters, the conference is sure to be inspirational and uplifting. Here are 8 things you need to know about the conference.
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The Utah Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared the following message with Church leaders in Utah on April 8, 2021.
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A Church News video released on March 31 looks back at the past year of the pandemic with words of assurance from President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
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Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hill Cumorah Pageant, originally scheduled to have its final season in 2021, has been canceled and will not be held in future years. The Nauvoo Pageant will also not be held in 2021 but will continue in 2022.
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Pandemics perplex. Long after the anxiety has receded, the suffering has subsided, and the dead have been buried, troubling questions remain. Epidemic disease often seems to strike indiscriminately, taking the young and the old, the healthy and the vulnerable, men and women, the righteous and the wicked.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has practically turned the world upside down, including the world of missionary work.
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Latter-day Saint Charities, the humanitarian arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced today a US$20 million grant to support UNICEF’s global work with the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator and the vaccines arm of the ACT Accelerator called the COVAX Facility.
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I am huge believer in New Year’s resolutions. I love that the start of the new year is a time where collectively many people think about new ways to improve—even if it means that for a few weeks, the gym is a bit more crowded than normal.
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The Utah Area Presidency shared the following message with Church leaders in Utah on February 12, 2021. The letter offers recommendations for Primary leaders, parents, and children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Depending on where you are in the world, Church services right now might look different than what you’re used to. If you’re attending in person, you might see a ward technology specialist setting up a camera to broadcast the meeting to those unable to attend in-person. And if you’re attending remotely, you might be wondering if anyone recognizes that you’re there.
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It’s 9:30 p.m. and I’m leaving my house. It feels so strange that the neighbor’s kids are likely already asleep. I don’t think I’ve left to go anywhere after children’s bedtimes since before the pandemic began.
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The following message was sent to Church leaders in Utah on February 3, 2021.
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Watch: What a Latter-day Saint nurse learned about being His hands while in New York during COVID-19
When a call went out for nurses to head to New York during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sheri immediately felt drawn to answer the call—partially because of a nurse who changed her mother’s life years ago.
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Eight senior leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday morning in Salt Lake City. These leaders qualify for the vaccine in Utah because they are over the age of 70. Health care workers, first responders, and other high-priority recipients in the state had the opportunity to be vaccinated in recent weeks.
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Church spokesman Eric Hawkins released the following statement on January 8, 2021:
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This past year has been full of the unexpected. Between the coronavirus, natural disasters, and societal issues, 2020 may not have been what we all expected when it brought in the new decade. But there have been beautiful moments too. Despite feelings of division, many people have come together to express gratitude for the blessings God has given them. Others have come to the rescue for those in need, whether physically or spiritually. And society as a whole has adjusted to new circumstances and situations despite moments of fear and uncertainty.
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Update on December 10, 2020
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On Monday, December 7, the Church announced that some temples would soon begin Phase 3. Included in the announcement were three videos from Elders Dale G. Renlund, David A. Bednar, and Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The videos shared powerful teachings about loving one’s neighbor, the blessings of temple worship, and adapting to pandemic circumstances. President Russell M. Nelson also posted about the announcement on Facebook promising miracles to those who make sacrifices and worship in His temples.
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As a world-renowned heart surgeon, President Russell M. Nelson is no stranger to offering prescriptions for wellness, but on Friday morning, he offered perhaps his most important prescription ever. Speaking to a world that—though it may feel divided—is united by a need for healing, President Nelson offered two prescribed ways to find it: 1. "Turn social media into your own personal gratitude journal” 2. “Let us unite in thanking God through daily prayer.”
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Though the Latter-day Saint community at Yale may be small in numbers, it is strong in faith even amid a pandemic, according to student Caroleine James.
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The Utah Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent the following email to Church leaders in Utah on November 12, 2020. To ensure that the Church is responsive to state executive and public health orders, the Utah Area Presidency asks local Church leaders to make the following four temporary adjustments to ensure increased safety and vigilance during a time of rising COVID-19 cases in the state:
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Update October 16, 2020, from Facebook
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On October 14, 2020, Elder David A. Bednar participated in the G20 Interfaith Forum, a gathering of leaders from all over the world and of different faiths. Elder Bednar’s address focuses on why religion is essential in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The full text of his address is available at Church News.
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Did you remember this? Back in 2020, a bishopric invited their congregation back to in-person church in a delightfully creative way—Billy Joel style.
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Amid announcements of a new proclamation, a Church symbol, and eight new temples, one announcement during April 2020 general conference may have flown under the radar.
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Many notices were released for those in leadership callings over the course of September 2020.
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This story was last updated on October 1, 2020. Find a complete timeline at Church News.
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What has the year 2020 meant thus far for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Like all people everywhere, Latter-day Saints have dealt with the unforeseen and unexpected challenges of a pandemic. But what does that mean for the Church on a general level? Family sacrament meetings held in living rooms, missionaries accepting rapid reassignments and calls back home, and massive service projects like the creation of thousands of homemade face masks, to name a few things.
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Like many things in 2020, BYU Education Week is moving to a virtual format this year.
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‘Our ultimate quest in life’: New video shares President Nelson’s advice on enduring personal trials
A new video released by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shares a powerful reminder from President Russell M. Nelson about enduring life’s trials.
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In-person ministering has been impacted by the pandemic, especially in regard to travel restrictions, closed borders, and social distancing. But that doesn’t mean Church leaders aren’t keeping in touch with Latter-day Saints. In a recent interview with Church News, President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, shared how they are keeping up to date with Latter-day Saints virtually.
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Given the temporary restrictions on missionary work due to COVID-19, missionaries have sought out creative and innovative ways to share the gospel. Elder Timothy Ritchel is doing just that, taking a love for drawing to a new level by creating stunning portraits of Church leaders and other gospel-related drawings on chalkboards in Church meetinghouses.
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Though we can’t gather in person this fall for the live Time Out for Women events, Time Out for Women is pleased to offer all-new digital experience bundles. It’s everything you love about Time Out for Women—at home!
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Based on current information from medical and government officials, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to hold For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences in the United States and Canada beginning in the summer of 2021. Wards are encouraged to reserve the dates they are assigned to attend.
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