Jerold Ottley was the director with the beautiful white hair who had the gift of music and the energy needed to take the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square to the corners of the earth with their music.
As the international death toll rises because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and borders continue to be closed to travel, it is not surprising annual activities are again being canceled, postponed or pushed to remote programming in 2021.
President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and other senior church leaders took time Tuesday morning to get their COVID-19 vaccinations.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced this week it will start a significant makeover on the plaza on Temple Square.
OGDEN — Rene Rodillas, growing up in modest circumstances in his native Philippines, led a simple life, even into adulthood.
In his closing remarks during the October 2019 Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson invited members of the church to prepare for 2020.
On Friday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced updates and new sections to the General Handbook for leaders and members of the church.
McKenna Denson -- the woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted by her Provo Missionary Training Center president, Joseph L. Bishop, more than 36 years ago -- had the last two issues in a case against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dismissed Thursday.
The life of an LGBTQ+ Latter-day Saint is much like the first line of the Everly Brothers’ popular song, “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother.”
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will see a new look and focus as the three major church magazines for adults, youth and children get a redo in 2021.
OGDEN — An Ogden man may be headed to trial on a charge that he strangled his 18-year-old son for refusing to go on a church mission.
In a world-wide video presentation Friday, global faith leader President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, called upon all people to feel the healing power of gratitude.
In a typical year, thousands of people would migrate to Temple Square in Salt Lake City the day after Thanksgiving for the annual lights on ceremony and concert. But this is no typical year.
To be in line with Governor Gary Herbert’s emergency COVID-19 restrictions, the Utah Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent a letter to church leaders in Utah on Thursday.
Families and individuals that gave so abundantly to the big red Giving Machines, sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints each Christmas season, will have to find a virtual way of giving this year.
Elder Gerrit W. Gong, of the Quorum of the Twelve of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his wife, Susan Lindsay Gong, have tested positive for COVID-19.
The theme of unity and preparedness continued from the first and second sessions of the 190th Semiannual General Conference into the Women’s Session of conference held Saturday evening.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were encouraged to continue their quest to become like their savior.
Saturday is the first full day of Sukkot, the Jewish celebration of the Feast of the Tabernacles remembering when the children of Israel began their wandering for 40 years in the desert.
Faith without works isn't dead in Utah County, but congregations face new challenges in COVID-19 era
Ever had someone ask you how your faith is holding up these days and you have to think about it?
When the regular-season game between NBA roundballers the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder was abruptly canceled right before tipoff back on March 11, Alexander Jensen knew things were changing.
As the world continues to joust with the COVD-19 pandemic, economic hardships, social issues, political turmoil and other uncertainties, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will gather this weekend to find a spiritual boost from their leaders.
The number 200 is big this year amongst members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the church's most recent activities show just how big.
In a landmark announcement indicating the growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Spanish-speaking countries, the church has unveiled a new Spanish-speaking news page.
After delays in production due to COVID-19, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released a special episode of the Book of Mormon video series.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are getting closer to returning to normal church meetings and activities.
SYRACUSE — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has decided on a plot of land for its soon-to-be built temple in Syracuse.
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced names added to temple pray rolls may now be submitted online.
On Friday, the Grinch pulled Christmas out from under thousands of patrons who attend the annual Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square concert.
Just a few miles north of Boston is the town of Somerville, Massachusetts — its residents number about 79,000. It is one of the most densely populated and diverse communities in New England.
If you want to know the latest policies from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on anything from surrogate motherhood, suicide or the occult look no further than the latest update in the General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
On April 6, 1892, about 30,000 people gathered around the newly constructed Salt Lake Temple to witness the laying of the capstone and the placement of a time capsule inside the stone.
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, consisting of church President Russell M. Nelson and his two counselors, Presidents Dallin H. Oaks and Henry B. Eyring, have announced a change to the church’s temple endowment ceremony.
Tabernacle Choir to celebrate 90th anniversary of Music & the Spoken Word in Saturday remote concert
For 90 years, The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square have entered homes worldwide through their weekly broadcast: Music & the Spoken Word.
McKenna Denson, the woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by her Provo Missionary Training Center president, Joseph Bishop, more than 35 years ago, is being compelled by the court to provide information from her electronic devices.
For some, the inability to attend church each week has been one of the most affecting consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to social distancing guidelines, it’s been nearly impossible for congregations around the country to gather in ways they were accustomed to prior to the COVID-19 o…
Former Utah governor and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt has examined pandemic implications in much greater detail than most.
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was admitted to the hospital last week following several days of illness, according to a statement released Wednesday.
The iconic white shirt, dark suit and conservative tie that made up the attire for young men serving full-time missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been adjusted.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has consolidated into one online location the ability to access all the news of the church.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been waiting for the time they can meet again at church services. On Tuesday, the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles authorized a two-phase plan to do just that.
Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will begin reopening in a phased plan, according to a letter released Thursday by the First Presidency.
Two hundred years ago this spring — so the story is told — a 14-year-old boy named Joseph Smith walked into a grove of trees in upstate New York, knelt down and began to pray.
OGDEN — Many missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who’ve temporarily returned home from their service due to the COVID-19 pandemic, faced a unique decision day Thursday.
SALT LAKE CITY — The COVID-19 pandemic continues to reverberate throughout all aspects of Utah life, including the religious ones.
For the sixth time in its history, the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square has introduced a new, more modern and digitally focused logo. The new logo changes the choir to a more modern look without losing the history of the famous tabernacle organ pipes.
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Youth throughout the U.S. and Canada expecting to participate in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' For Strength of Youth conferences will have to make other plans this summer as the events have been canceled.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Sunday a temple will be built in Syracuse.
SALT LAKE CITY — Leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints urged members not to lose hope during the coronavirus pandemic and warned against the guileful evils of modern society.
The special evening session, which is usually the Priesthood Session, of the April General Conference on Saturday was focused on the restoration of the priesthood and how it helps and functions in the lives of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All church members participated in the session, however, not just the male members.