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Clear, Contextual Conversation Begets More of the Same

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

SALT LAKE CITY | 3 Jul 2008 | Last week this Web site posted a package of videos and stories titled "Church Seeks to Address Public Confusion Over Texas Polygamy Group." Several news articles and blog posts have reacted to these resources, the majority of which have acknowledged that there is still considerable misunderstanding about the two churches.

Mormons Encouraged to Share Personal Perspectives Online to Explain Their Faith

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

SALT LAKE CITY | 2 Jul 2008 | The July edition of the Ensign, a monthly magazine distributed to English-speaking Church members, features an address given by Elder M. Russell Ballard, a member of the Church's Quorum of Twelve Apostles. Elder Ballard encourages Church members to participate in the growing online discussion about the Church: "There are conversations going on about the Church constantly. Those conversations will continue whether or not we choose to participate in them. But we cannot stand on the sidelines while others, including our critics, attempt to define what the Church teaches. While some conversations have audiences in the thousands or even millions, most are much, much smaller. But all conversations have an impact on those who participate in them. Perceptions of the Church are established one conversation at a time."

Gladys Knight Reflects on Family and Faith

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

OTTAWA, Canada | 1 Jul 2008 | Gladys Knight's son Jimmy III died in his sleep nine years ago at age 36. She recently told the Ottawa Citizen newspaper: "He brought me to my church and I just grew immensely from his example. I am happy in my spirit for where I know for sure he is. That (death) is something we all have to go through, it's not our time and place to dictate when, where or what, it's not our business. It belongs to the Lord and that's how I've dealt with it. I know I'll see him again." Knight joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1997.

Mormons Find New Ways to Engage With Others

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

ROCHESTER, New York | 1 Jul 2008 | The Democrat and Chronicle newspaper has profiled local members of The Church of Jesus of Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of a story on how Mormons are reaching out to those of other faiths in new ways.

"Candy Bomber" Honored on 60th Anniversary of Berlin Airlift

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

WIESBADEN, Germany | 1 Jul 2008 | About 10,000 people, including U.S. soldiers, attended an open house at Wiesbaden Garrison on Sunday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift — one of the largest humanitarian undertakings of all time.

California and Same-Sex Marriage

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700

SALT LAKE CITY | 30 Jun 2008 | The following letter was sent from the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Church leaders in California to be read to all congregations on 29 June 2008.

Men on a Mission: Far From Utah, Mormons Bring Their Faith Home to Vermont

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700

BENNINGTON, Vermont | 30 Jun 2008 | Imagine putting on distinctively formal clothes, traveling to a place thousands of miles away you've never seen before and knocking on strangers' doors to tell them about your faith. This is part of what Mormon missionaries do around the world in 349 mission territories. Such efforts have helped increase the size of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as the church is known formally, from 2 million in 1963 to 13 million today.

Arkansas Mormon Women Prepare Memory Boxes for Bereaving Mothers

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas | 30 Jun 2008 | Women from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered on the weekend to assemble "memory boxes," gifts for mothers who have lost a baby during pregnancy or at birth. The volunteers also prepared hygiene kits and quilts for victims of disasters and school bags for children.

Tabernacle Team Takes Its Show on the Road

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700

SALT LAKE CITY | 27 Jun 2008 | There will be an organist transplant in downtown Salt Lake City tonight, when the Mormon Tabernacle's five official organists travel three blocks up the street to perform at the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Madeleine. It's the first concert ever to feature the entire Tabernacle Organ staff, "no more, no less," senior Tabernacle organist Richard Elliott said.

Church Volunteers Aid Flood-Recovery Efforts

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700

MACHESNEY PARK, Illinois | 26 Jun 2008 | Spending a Friday evening filling sandbags isn't typical for a teenager. But last Friday, for one youth group, it was the most fun they had in a long time. These were just a few of the many volunteers who helped a flooded community. More than 150 members from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints answered the call to serve the Machesney Park residents affected by the Rock River flooding.

Protecting the Church's Identity

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700

SALT LAKE CITY | 25 Jun 2008 | In an effort to reduce misunderstanding among the public and occasional misreporting among the media over the question of polygamy and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Newsroom" today is doing something a little different.

Faith Matters to NBA Champions' General Manager

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700

BOSTON | 25 Jun 2008 | The fairy tale season for Danny Ainge and the Boston Celtics ended last week in the best possible way — a drubbing of the Los Angeles Lakers to win the NBA championship, Boston's 17th overall, ending a 20-plus-year championship drought.

Church Seeks to Address Public Confusion Over Texas Polygamy Group

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700

SALT LAKE CITY | 24 Jun 2008 | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints took steps today to better inform the public about differences between the Salt Lake City-based church and the polygamous group in Texas that calls itself the FLDS.

Ground Broken for Brazil's Sixth Temple

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700

MANAUS, Brazil | 23 Jun 2008 | Leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints broke ground on Friday at the site of what will be the faith's sixth temple in the country. The ceremony was attended by community leaders, media representatives and Church members.

Conservation Group Hails Church for Downtown Salt Lake City Facelift

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700

SALT LAKE CITY | 23 Jun 2008 | A new report highlighting environmentally friendly projects by U.S. faith-based organizations praises The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for its City Creek Center initiative in downtown Salt Lake City.