SALT LAKE CITY | 22 Jul 2010 | The contemporary pioneering journey was completed in eight hours on a trans-Atlantic flight from France to Salt Lake City, a startling contrast to the months-long expeditions endured by the 80,000 pioneers who migrated to the Utah mountains from 1847 through 1869.
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Mormons Remember Pioneering Heritage
Groundbreaking for Brigham City Utah Temple
SALT LAKE CITY | 21 Jul 2010 | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced today that the groundbreaking for the Brigham City Utah Temple will be Saturday, 31 July 2010, at 9:00 a.m. The temple site is located at 250 South Main Street, directly across the street from the historic tabernacle in Brigham City, Utah.
Visit the New Mormon.org and Create Your Profile
The new
mormon.org was released on July 14. You can see the new site and create your missionary profile now—it's an exciting new way to share the gospel.
New Mormon.org Brings Mormons to the Forefront
SALT LAKE CITY | 14 Jul 2010 | Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are known the world over for knocking on people's doors to share the gospel. Now people interested in the faith can figuratively knock on Mormons' doors on the Internet to better understand their beliefs. In a revolutionary new launch of Mormon.org 4.0, 2,000 Mormons have completed profiles, 13,000 more are in process, explaining why they live their faith and why they are a Mormon.
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Art an Integral Part of Visualizing The Book of Mormon
SALT LAKE CITY | 9 Jul 2010 | Historically, illustrations help convey the scriptural stories found in the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. Artists' creations vary in concept and content.
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Pioneer Day Commemoration Concert
The Pioneer Day Commemoration Concert, featuring the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square, will be broadcast over the Internet and the Church satellite system on Saturday, July 17, at 7:00 p.m. mountain time. See the
broadcast page for more information, including other broadcast times and options.
Forbes Covers City Creek Project
SALT LAKE CITY | 30 Jun 2010 | Salt Lake City's City Creek development, which is scheduled for completion in 2012, continues to garner national attention. A recent column in Forbes magazine ("Salt Lake City's Sacred Space") by Joel Kotkin takes a look at how City Creek — an initiative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — is enhancing downtown Salt Lake City. The Church undertook the City Creek project to protect the environment around Temple Square.
Mission Presidents Leave Home Behind to Serve Throughout the World
SALT LAKE CITY | 25 Jun 2010 | This month 114 married couples will leave their homes, careers or retirement, and even family to serve without pay for three years in leading one of the 344 worldwide missions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They will replace mission presidents who have just completed three years of service.
Youth a Driving Force Behind Mormon Summer Pageants
SALT LAKE CITY | 22 Jun 2010 | For those who work behind the scenes of summer pageants of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, there is little doubt as to what the driving force is behind these popular summer productions — the youth. Mormon summer pageants, which kick off in Manti, Utah, are well known for dramatic displays of history from the scriptures and the Church.
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New FamilySearch Library in Riverton Opens to the Public
SALT LAKE CITY | 17 Jun 2010 | Whether for seasoned researchers with years of experience, or curious family history newcomers with simple questions about their ancestors, a new FamilySearch Library in Riverton, Utah, is making it easier and more convenient for south valley residents to look into the branches of their family tree. The new Riverton FamilySearch Library is a state-of-the-art family history research center equipped with a treasure trove of tools and resources.
New Mobile Apps Available
With the combined resources of the Gospel Library and the Mormon Channel radio station, you can study or listen to the scriptures and other Church publications anytime on your BlackBerry, iPhone, Android, or Palm. Learn more at our
mobile apps page.
Rededication Dates of Laie Hawaii Temple Announced
SALT LAKE CITY | 15 Jun 2010 | The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced open house and dedication dates for the recently renovated Laie Hawaii Temple.
Father's Day Video for Youth
A young man from Nevada followed an Apostle’s counsel and changed his relationship with his father forever. See the video “
Fathers and Sons” at youth.lds.org. Also, see the accompanying video, “
Mothers and Daughters,” in which young women from Canada talk about their mothers’ good examples.
Cebu City Philippines Temple Dedicated
SALT LAKE CITY | 13 Jun 2010 | President Thomas S. Monson, world leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has dedicated its second temple in the Philippines. The newest temple is located in Cebu, the largest city in the Cebu Province.
Genealogy Tourists Head to Salt Lake for Summer Vacation
SALT LAKE CITY | 9 Jun 2010 | More than 700,000 patrons will visit the Family History Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in downtown Salt Lake City this year. Summer usage at the library, considered the world's largest holder of genealogy records, is typically high.
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