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LDS First Presidency issues face mask order for temple workers and patrons

Concerned about the safety of temple workers and patrons as well as the desire to keep temples open, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a letter to members Wednesday concerning the wearing of face masks. In part, the letter recognizes the increase in ...

Ogden Greek Food Festival coming back, but it’ll be smaller than before

SOUTH OGDEN — It'll be smaller this go-round and there won't be quite as wide a variety of food. After a hiatus last year brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, though, the Ogden Greek Food Festival — which has fed thousands in prior incarnations — is returning. "It's exciting. It's not ...

Utah’s oldest continuously operational synagogue reaches 100-year milestone

OGDEN — Community members and congregants last week celebrated the 100-year anniversary of Congregation Brith Sholem, Utah’s oldest continuously operational synagogue, during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The building, located at 2750 Grant Ave., was established as a sanctuary for ...

LDS Transitional Services gives a hand up to those needing help

The helplessness and hopelessness of many people transitioning out of severe issues in their lives is being addressed by an initiative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church’s Transitional Services initiative, which has been in service for more than a decade, ...

Mormon vaccine push ratchets up, dividing faith’s members

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — After more than a year of attending church virtually, Monique Allen has struggled to explain to her asthmatic daughter why people from their congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints don’t wear masks. Allen said she’s taught her daughter that ...