Today The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (casually known as the Mormon Church) has nearly 14 million members in over 160 nations worldwide. Over 140 of its beautiful temples adorn sites in North, South, and Central America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and numerous islands of the sea. Its relief and humanitarian efforts have helped bless the lives of millions around the world, regardless of faith, as it follows the example of its Living Head, Jesus Christ. Sadly, the Mormon Church is still greatly misunderstood, and many myths and falsehoods still exist. We hope that this site may prove informational to those who visit with the sole purpose of finding information on either a given topic in Mormonism or simply about Mormons in general. Articles cover topics about such things as basic Mormon beliefs, Mormon doctrine, Mormon history and leadership, temple work, family life, Mormon literature, controversial topics, and Church organizations and humanitarian efforts.
In the closing session of the April 1999 General Conference, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gordon B. Hinckley, gave the following announcement, “I feel impressed to announce that among all of the temples we are constructing, we plan to rebuild the Nauvoo Temple.” The news was received with joy and tears by members and even those not of the LDS faith. (More about the Nauvoo Temple.)
Humanitarian Aid Updates
LDS Church Continues to Send Aid to Haiti
Volunteers pack relief boxes bound for Haiti at the bishop's central storehouse in Tucker, Georgia.
Shipments of relief aid from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrived in Haiti soon after the devastating earthquake, including a large shipment of 85,000 pounds of supplies from Miami. That shipment included emergency resources such as food, blankets, tents and tarps. Latter-day Saint missionaries assisted in unloading the supplies. Two more shipments of food, medical supplies and other items were quickly trucked in containers from the Dominican Republic to Haiti. More shipments were planned for the following week that included supplies specifically requested by local Church leaders on the ground.
A team of doctors was also sent by the Church to help the injured in Haiti. The team included 14 doctors and nurses and two family services specialists. The group was self-contained and carried their own medical supplies, which were augmented by additional supplies sent separately. [1] Another small group of physicians from the Dominican Republic and coordinated by the Church were already working in Haiti. Many private LDS physicians, returned missionaries who could act as translators from French and Creole, and other concerned Mormons mounted relief efforts for Haiti.
Haitians gather outside an LDS Chapel in Haiti
Seven Latter-day Saint chapels in Haiti were being used as shelters for over 4,000 people from the community. All of the Church’s chapels in Haiti were left largely undamaged by the quake, and many are being used in the relief effort. As of late February, the Church had donated $4.25 million worth of relief. The Church also shipped 600 temporary housing kits to Latter-day Saints displaced from their homes.
Donations for relief efforts can be made at LDS Emergency Response.
Slate Magazine annually awards honors to 80 influential people over age 80, called "80 Over 80." In October, 2009, the magazine chose Thomas S. Monson, President and Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as the number one most influential American over age 80.
"The top spot this year goes to 82-year-old Thomas S. Monson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the only person on the list to rule over millions of people as a prophet of God. Enjoy it while you can, Monson—you're only old once." [2]
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