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  • President Uchtdorf Dedicates New Bishops’ Central Storehouse
    Prior to the dedication, President Uchtdorf emphasized that while the processes and techniques of welfare must be flexible to accommodate the needs and circumstances of the times, the principles behind the processes remain unchanged and eternal.Bisho…
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  • Elder Perry Speaks to BYU-Idaho Students about Living Gospel Principles
    In his talk, titled “The Church: Scaffolding for Our Lives,” Elder Perry encouraged students to center every aspect of their lives—including family and professional life—on the Savior Jesus Christ and His gospel.Read additional coverage of El…
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  • Julie B. Beck Speaks about Relief Societies and Priesthood Quorums at BYU Devotional
    She then explained why priesthood quorums and Relief Societies are organized.1. To Be Organized after the Pattern of the PriesthoodShe described the purposes of priesthood quorums and Relief Society, and listed five reasons why members of the Church…
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  • European Members Participate in Area-Wide Blood Drives for Day of Service
    Preaching the Gospel through Service ProjectsResponse and ResultsParticipating Countries“There are a lot of individuals who are alive because of other people’s generous donation of blood—and I am one of them,” Sister Whitaker said “But when…
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  • ASL Seminary Classes Blossom at Site of Original Seminary Class
    During his last two years of seminary, Brother Van De Graaff participated in early-morning seminary, which, since he did not have an interpreter, was “more difficult.” Although he appreciated the friendship of peers and instructors “who did the…
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  • President Packer Teaches about Surviving in Enemy Territory at Seminary Centennial
    On Sunday, close to 22,000 seminary-age youth, their parents, youth leaders, and seminary teachers attended the celebration of 100 years of seminary in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Tens of thousands more watched the broadcast f…
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  • Temple Focus Strengthens Local Ward’s Youth
    Young Men president Sean Faussett emphasized that although such an activity may not be for every ward, several factors made it appropriate for their ward.Temple TripsAn Inspired Idea“To see the sacrifices these youth made was amazing—they knew wh…
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  • Elder Nelson Visits Central America
    In his remarks, Elder Nelson invoked an apostolic blessing upon the members and leaders of El Salvador who live the gospel and are faithful to their covenants.This is Elder Nelson’s third visit to the country. He first visited in 1990, when he dedi…
    - 7 days ago, 20 Jan 12, 7:00pm -
  • Elder Cook Expresses Love to Members in Australia, New Zealand
    Today, Elder Cook said, President Thomas S. Monson is teaching us to follow the example of the Savior, reach out and rescue, and strengthen our families.“As you emphasize your faith and not your doubts, your faith will grow,” Elder Cook said. “…
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  • Church Joins Other Religious Leaders in Signing Letter on Marriage and Religious Freedom
    It is not merely the freedom to worship or to believe the way one chooses, the article states.Bishop H. David Burton, Presiding Bishop of the Church, joined more than three dozen other religious leaders in signing an open letter promoting marriage an…
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  • newChurch Representative Speaks at Poynter Institute
    Salt Lake City | 2012-01-27 | Michael R. Otterson, managing director of public affairs for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, addressed journalists at the Poynter Institute’s conference, “Politics and Religion: Getting It Right in 2…
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  • newNew Bishops' Central Storehouse Ready to Serve the Needy
    Salt Lake City | 2012-01-27 | A new state-of-the-art storage facility is helping The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) more efficiently serve the needs of people who are struggling to feed their families.
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  • 'On Faith' Blog: Mormons and the Practice of Tithing
    Salt Lake City | 2012-01-25 | Michael R. Otterson, managing director of public affairs for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon), dedicated his On Faith blog post this week to addressing the Latter-day Saint practice of tithing.
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  • Dr. Robert L. Millet: A View on Interfaith Respect
    Salt Lake City | 2012-01-24 | On 12 January 2012 Robert L. Millet, professor of religion and emeritus dean of religious education at Brigham Young University, gave a devotional message about the importance of interfaith outreach. 
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  • Youth Come Together to Commemorate 100 Years of Seminary
    Salt Lake City | 2012-01-23 | Youth gathered in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, and around the world to celebrate 100 years of the seminary program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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  • What Religious Freedom Means
    Salt Lake City | 2012-01-23 | Religious freedom is a fundamental freedom that runs deeper and reaches farther than many realize. Most Americans know that religious freedom is one of the most basic freedoms guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution. Frequen…
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  • Kansas City Missouri Temple Open House and Dedication Dates Announced
    Salt Lake City | 2012-01-19 | The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) has announced open house and dedication dates for the Kansas City Missouri Temple.
    - 9 days ago, 19 Jan 12, 12:00am -
  • Seminary 100th Anniversary Commemorated in Worldwide Broadcast
    Salt Lake City | 2012-01-19 | President Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, will speak at a broadcast on the 100-year anniversary of the Church’s seminary program, where high school age students learn about the Holy Scri…
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  • Seminary Program Celebrates Century of Teaching Mormon Teens
    Salt Lake City | 2012-01-19 | In 1912, adjacent to Granite High School in Salt Lake City, Utah, Thomas J. Yates assumed the challenging task of organizing and teaching the first seminary class of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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  • Bishop Burton Joins Leaders to Promote Religious Freedom and Marriage
    Salt Lake City | 2012-01-17 | Last Thursday, Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, H. David Burton, joined 38 prominent leaders of different faiths in signing a letter advocating traditional marriage and religious freed…
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Arise
Arise2012 Strength of Youth Music videoFrom:MormonMessagesYouthViews:90 9ratingsTime:03:59More inNonprofits & Activism
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6 Brothers
6 BrothersA family of six boys shares how missionary work has become a part of their daily lives.From:MormonMessagesYouthViews:172 10ratingsTime:03:45More inNonprofits & Activism
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Message from Brother David L. Beck
Message from Brother David L. BeckThe Young Men general president is invited by a quorum president to participate in a discussion of the 2012 Mutual theme.From:MormonMessagesYouthViews:58 5ratingsTime:03:36More inNonprofits & Activi…
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Sharing Gospel Happiness
Sharing Gospel HappinessA priest finds out his friend has been hospitalized with cancer. His testimony and Christlike example lead her to a knowledge of the truth.From:MormonMessagesYouthViews:78 3ratingsTime:04:43More inNonprofits…
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Aaronic Priesthood Shining Forth
Aaronic Priesthood Shining ForthYoung men from around the world testify of the blessings of priesthood service and being faithful in fulfilling their Duty to God.From:MormonMessagesYouthViews:2 1ratingsTime:04:05More inNonprofits &…
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Strengthen Thy Brethren
Strengthen Thy BrethrenAs two brothers seek to strengthen their own conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ, they find that they begin to have an effect on those around them.From:MormonMessagesYouthViews:64 4ratingsTime:03:51More in…
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Quorum Brotherhood
Quorum BrotherhoodA quorum rallies around a young man who attended scouting activities for years. With their help, he comes to a knowledge of the truthfulness of the restored gospel, and is ordained to the Aaronic priesthood.From:MormonMessages…
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Priesthood Duty
Priesthood DutyA recent convert to the Church fulfills his priesthood duty by inviting all around him to come unto Christ.From:MormonMessagesYouthViews:34 3ratingsTime:05:00More inNonprofits & Activism
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Message from Sister Elaine S. Dalton
Message from Sister Elaine S. DaltonThe Young Women general president speaks with a group of young women about remaining virtuous on the path to the temple.From:MormonMessagesYouthViews:38 2ratingsTime:03:52More inNonprofits & Activ…
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Message from Elder L. Tom Perry
Message from Elder L. Tom PerryElder Perry introduces the 2012 Mutual theme, and shares how we can exemplify the theme in our daily lives.From:MormonMessagesYouthViews:35 2ratingsTime:03:08More inNonprofits & Activism
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Introduction to the Theme
Introduction to the ThemeYoung women from around the world share how they can "Arise and shine forth" in 2012.From:MormonMessagesYouthViews:42 1ratingsTime:04:05More inNonprofits & Activism
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An Instrument in His Hands
An Instrument in His HandsBy doing small and simple things, a young woman prepares herself to respond to any prompting to bless others.From:MormonMessagesYouthViews:54 2ratingsTime:05:34More inNonprofits & Activism
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Virtuous Young Women
Virtuous Young WomenA young woman chooses modesty and virtue over participation is a special event..From:MormonMessagesYouthViews:66 6ratingsTime:03:52More inNonprofits & Activism
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Heavenly Father Knows Me
Heavenly Father Knows MeAfter a trial of her faith, a young woman receives a witness that Heavenly Father truly does answer prayers.From:MormonMessagesYouthViews:58 5ratingsTime:03:19More inNonprofits & Activism
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Because I Have Been Given Much
Because I Have Been Given MuchWith the help of a friend, a young woman in a difficult situation finds hope in the gospel of Jesus Christ.From:MormonMessagesYouthViews:69 6ratingsTime:04:26More inNonprofits & Activism
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Reunited by Faith
Reunited by FaithA young man exercises faith, and is instrumental in bringing his mother back into full Church activity.From:MormonMessagesYouthViews:38 6ratingsTime:03:26More inNonprofits & Activism
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Pure and Simple Faith
Pure and Simple FaithThe testimony of a young woman is strengthened as she recognizes the Lord's hand in providing for her family.From:MormonMessagesYouthViews:24 4ratingsTime:05:31More inNonprofits & Activism
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The Vineyard
The VineyardYouth in the Vineyard Ward share how Christlike love has brought many peers to a knowledge of the gospel.From:MormonMessagesYouthViews:96 8ratingsTime:03:49More inNonprofits & Activism
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Church News

  • newCalendar
    Calendar of events for the week of Jan. 28, 2012, through Feb. 4, 2012.
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  • newNew building reflects diversity
    When President Calvin Allred, one of the three full-time mission presidents in the Houston area, arrived several years ago,...
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  • newElder Perry: The Church is scaffolding for lives
    The Church is the scaffolding for individuals and families as they engage in the most important building projects of their...
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Mormon Channel Radio

  • 037: "Hymns of Parley P. Pratt"
    Parley Parker Pratt was one of the greatest missionaries the Church has ever known, and one of the mightiest defenders of the truth. As the morning of revelation broke over his own head, Parley Pratt penned a testimony in his journal that reveals the…
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  • 024: Spiritual Strength
    This episode of Music with a Message, entitled "Spiritual Strength," combines inspirational music with the message of finding strength through Jesus Christ. We spiritually fortify ourselves to handle our personal challenges by taking the sacrament an…
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  • 022: Patience
    This episode of Music with a Message, entitled "Patience," combines inspiring music with quotes from Church leaders to teach principles to help us be more patient—especially in a world of instant gratification.
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  • 023: Women of Christ
    “Women of Christ” is a presentation of uplifting music, combined with quotes about women of God originally given by Jeffrey R. Holland, M. Russell Ballard, James E. Faust, Russell M. Nelson, and Sheri L. Dew.
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  • 035: Elder Tad R. Callister and Sister Kathryn Callister
    Elder Tad. R. Callister is a member of the Presidency of the First Quorum of Seventy, one of the leading councils of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is joined in this conversation by his wife, Kathryn.Before his call as a genera…
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  • Episode 14: The First Bishops of the Church, The Law of the Church | Doctrine and Covenants Stories
    In this episode, we learn about the first bishops and the laws of the Church. Edward Partridge and Sidney Rigdon are called as the first two bishops of the Church. Around the same time, members are given commandments to follow, including the Ten Comm…
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  • 031: "If You Could Hie To Kolob"
    This episode describes a hymn with a divinely inspired history. After William Wines Phelps personally aided the Prophet Joseph Smith in the translation of the book of Abraham, he took one of the central themes of “Kolob,” a star nearest unto the…
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  • 027: "Love At Home"
    John Hugh McNaughton wrote the hymn “Love at Home” to reflect not only his deep love for his Scottish roots and upbringing in Caledonia, New York, but also for his parents, who instilled in him strong values. The inspiring words of this poignant…
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  • 029: "Hymns of Alexander Schreiner"
    Alexander Schreiner believed strongly that everyone should serve God to the best of their ability. He was highly respected as an organist by several religious groups, including one of the largest Jewish congregations in the world. Ultimately, his hym…
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  • 025: "I Am a Child of God"
    Joseph Smith taught that knowing God is essential to having strong faith, and we can converse with the Almighty like we would with other people. Naomi Randall took that teaching to heart and eventually wrote this simple yet powerful hymn at the direc…
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  • 032: "Hymns of Eliza R Snow"
    Eliza R. Snow, also known as “Zion’s Poetess,” became one of the most respected and influential figures in the early Church. Her poetry gained wide recognition in national newspapers, and several of her poems are included in the Latter-day Sain…
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  • 036: "High on the Mountain Top"
    Joel H. Johnson sought the truth regarding God and whether Jesus was the Christ. Eventually finding his way into the Church later in his life, he received the inspiration to write “High on the Mountain Top” from the book of Isaiah. The Church of…
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  • 030: "Hymns of Ebenezer Beesley"
    Ebenezer Beesley had tremendous musical talent his whole life and put it to great use. He traveled from England to Utah with his wife in 1859 and eventually joined the Salt Lake Theater Orchestra as a violinist in 1863. He was then appointed by Presi…
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  • 035: "Hymns of W. W. Phelps"
    William Wines Phelps is arguably the most influential hymn writer the Church has ever seen. He has 26 hymns to his credit, including the perennial favorites "Praise to the Man" and "The Spirit of God," which is frequently sung at temple dedications.…
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  • 028: "O My Father"
    This episode of History of the Hymns teaches about the hymn “O My Father,” written by Eliza R. Snow. Snow became a strong adherent to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and had many beautiful writings to reflect her beliefs. She earned the affec…
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  • 034: "Hymns of Evan Stephens"
    Evan Stephens believed that nature and divinity are inseparable and that the natural world in which we live is by itself a testament of the Almighty. Brother Stephens’s hymns gush with sweet melodies and lyrics about love for his home in Utah, abou…
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  • 026: "God Be With You"
    Jeremiah E. Rankin wrote the text of the hymn featured in this episode of History of the Hymns. The accompanying music was composed by William Gould Tomer. The hymn was published in 1882, and it became immensely popular with congregations everywhere.…
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  • 033: "Hymns of George Careless"
    George Careless was a hugely talented and respected musician during his lifetime. He was blessed with the gift of musical mastery and eventually became head composer of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir under appointment from Brigham Young. Some of his com…
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  • Episode 13: Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon Learn about Zion | Doctrine and Covenants Stories
    In this episode, we learn of how Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon learn of Zion. Oliver Cowdery meets and baptizes Sidney Rigdon. Sidney is then called to help Joseph Smith fix parts of the Bible that have been changed.
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  • Episode 12: The Prophet and Revelations for the Church | Doctrine and Covenants Stories
    In this episode, we learn about the prophet's right to receive revelations for the Church, and we learn about a mission to the Lamanites. Hiram Page claimed to have a stone that let him receive revelations for the Church. When he learned that Satan…
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