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• Finances of the Church of Jesus Christ
  ...s, which follow guidelines the Lord has set. Because of the success of the Church, some try to find worldly excuses for its financial soundness, but it is po ==History of the Finances of the Church of Jesus Christ==
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• MormonWiki Articles
  ...incerely hope the following articles will be helpful in learning about the Church of Jesus Christ. [[Great and Abominable Church]] ·
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• International Growth
  See also [[Church growth]]. ...eying recent developments, it provides an introduction to the contemporary Church of Jesus Christ.
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• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  ...f Christ are believed to be eternal. The Church calls itself "the restored Church," the original gospel preached by Jesus Christ having been corrupted after ...h the [[Bible]]. Other scriptures comprising the [[Standard Works]] of the Church are The [[Pearl of Great Price]], which includes accounts of Abraham, Enoch
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• Official Websites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  ...x|thumb|<center><span style="color:#0000FF">Changes to social media of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</span></center>]] ...e is from the Church because it will have the Church logo. Individuals and Church units ([[Ward|wards]], [[Stake|stakes]], [[Mission|missions]], etc.) are no
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• Mormon Disciplinary Councils
  ...ry_council] Unofficially, disciplinary councils may also be referred to as church courts. ...ivileges, or the member may be [[Excommunication|excommunicated]] from the Church.
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• Contemporary Developments
  ...d [[Priesthood|priesthood authority]] from God are not contingent upon the Church of Jesus Christ growing quickly. ...kraine. Latter-day Saints in Tonga celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Church there.
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• Mormon missionaries
  ...uschrist.org/facts-and-statistics] The increase is thanks in large part to Church President and Prophet [[Russell M. Nelson]]’s April 2022 call for more mi ...the end of 2013, the total would be 83,035.[https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2022/9/30/23377386/revisiting-the-surge-when-president-monson-announced-a-m
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• "Mormon" Polygamy
  [[Category:Marriage and Families]][[Category:Controversial Topics]][[Category:Church History: Miscellaneous Topics]][[Category:Brigham Young]] '''Also see the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints's official website regarding polygamy:
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• Missionary Work 3: American Sign Language, South America, Hungary, England, and India
  ...lation for more than 30 years. Now it is increasing its efforts to provide Church documents, pamphlets, manuals, and videos in ASL to aid the deaf as they le ...ng effort,” said Katie Edna Steed, disability specialist manager for the Church. “We recognize we still have a long way to go, but we are committed to in
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• Mormon Beliefs: Mormon Doctrine
  ==Basic Doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ== ...f Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], casually referred to as the [[Mormon Church]].
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• Humanitarian Efforts
  ...rg The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] is distinct from its [[Church Welfare Program|Welfare]] program. [[H. David Burton]], the thirteenth [[Presiding Bishop]] of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1995 to 2012 taught, "Modern-day
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• Stability and Growth
  ...ch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was set to become an international church. ...Republicans. As part of this effort to show their loyalty to the U.S., the Church of Jesus Christ issued a statement supporting the United States against Spa
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• Mormon Church
  ...een commonly used, especially by those outside the Church, to refer to the Church since that time. ...cly encouraged the news media and the public to use the proper name of the Church."[http://newsroom.lds.org/blog/2010/04/using-the-term-mormon.html]
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• Mormon Politics
  [[image: Mormon-leaders First Presidency.jpg|400px|right|alt= Mormon Leaders First ...hasizing the Church's neutrality. While the Church remains neutral, church leaders do try to impress upon members that being an informed voter is a duty that
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• Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS)
  ...'' is one of the largest sects that splintered from [http://Mormon.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] over the practice of plural marriage. ==Plural Marriage and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints==
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• Relief Society
  [[Category: Women in Mormonism]][[Category:Church Callings and Leadership]] ...l|The official seal of the Relief Society, the women's organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]
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• The Joseph Smith Papers
  ...hey were made readily available to members, as well as non-members, of the Church of Jesus Christ, both online and in printed form. ...olumes are published, under the Church History Department’s imprint, the Church Historian’s Press.
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• True and Living Church
  ...welve Apostles]] (with the [[First Presidency]], the governing body of the Church of Jesus Christ), taught: ...o the declaration concerning the exclusive delegation of authority in this church.
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• Mormons and the Boy Scouts of America
  ...tributes, the Boy Scouts of America program had been incorporated into the Church of Jesus Christ youth programs for boys, and Latter-day Saint congregations ...r 29, 2019, which replaced all previous programs for boys and girls in the Church.
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• Missionary Work: Cameroon, Rwanda, Uganda, India, Dominican Republic, Thailand, Southwest Asia, Guam, and Missions of the Church
  As '''Missionary Work''' of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] progresses, this page will record up ...rlooking Cameroon's capital city of Yaounde in the company of local church leaders. Later in the day, approximately 600 people gathered to hear Elder Holland
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• Responses to Proposition 8
  ...This article reports a few of the favorable reactions and support that the Church of Jesus Christ received. ...it on the doorstep of a Mormon temple, presumably as a statement about the church's support of Proposition 8 in California, an initiative that amended the st
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• Mormon history
  ...rters in the American Midwest and finally Utah, to become an international church with most of its members living outside the United States. The history of ...ssionaries|Missionaries]] go out and convert many. Persecution follows the Church.
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• Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ
  ...Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes erroneously called the Mormon Church) apart from the rest of the contemporary Christian world. ...people. In that same address, President Monson also said 85 percent of the Church lives within 200 miles of a temple.
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• LDS Newsroom
  ...room.lds.org/] Newsroom has statistical and background articles about the Church, news and news archives, and videos and photographs for use by the press. I ...les. Statistical information is available for all the countries where the Church has a presence, and all the states of the U.S.A.
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• Mormons and Race
  [[Image:African_LDS.jpg|alt=Black Mormons|left|frame|Haitian members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] ...r been truer than when those outside the Latter-day Saint faith accuse the Church of Jesus Christ of “racism.” Since Blacks were not allowed to hold the
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• Temple Square
  ...ang=eng&_r=1 '''Temple Square''']. It also became the headquarters for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ...years other buildings have been built to house important interests of the Church.
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• General Authorities
  ...an style="color:#0000FF">General Authorities and General Officers of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].</span></div>]] '''General Authorities''' are the leaders of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints].
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• Does Mormon Doctrine Change?
  ...church, and the Church of Jesus Christ is the restoration of that original church. ...ophet, and all of the apostles were prophets, receiving revelation for the church. Prophets don't know everything, and they are not shown all things by God.
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• First Presidency
  .... Nelson]], and [[Henry B. Eyring]], the current first presidency of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] © Intellectual Reserve</span></cent ...Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church). It is composed of the [[President of the Church]] and his counselors. The First Presidency currently consists of [[Russell
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• Community of Christ
  ...esus Christ of Latter-day Saints], sometimes erroneously called the Mormon Church, its doctrines have moved toward those of mainstream Protestant religions. ...ies, spirituality and wholeness, youth ministries and outreach ministries. Church teachings emphasize that 'all are called' as 'persons of worth' to 'share t
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• Edmunds-Tucker Act
  ...s Christ of Latter-day Saints]—sometimes inadvertently called the Mormon Church.<ref>Gustive O. Larsen, “Federal Government Efforts to “Americanize” ...day Saints, and any members found in violation are subject to losing their Church membership.
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• Single Adults
  ...wed and may have children, or are single parents, serve and worship in the Church alongside other members of their [[Ward|wards]] and [[Branch|branches]]. ...to ''Newsroom'', in recent decades, the demographic characteristics of the Church have shifted such that members who are single now constitute more than half
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• Rome Italy Temple
  ...]], [[Thomas S. Monson]], then President of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], announced the building of a temple i ...lonnades and columns. And that started this very early concept of a curved church, a curved temple, and temple building both on the exterior as well as on th
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• Mormon cult
  ...org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] (nicknamed the Mormon Church) sometimes refer to it as a [[Mormonism cult|"cult."]] The term is meant to ...h.jpg|450px|right|alt=Mormon Church Members, part of a Mormon Cult?|Mormon Church Members]]The [http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?cult Merriam-Webster di
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• Same-sex attraction
  ...al standards of the Church, then they are subject to the discipline of the Church, just as others are. ...a woman is ordained of God. No other form of marriage is recognized by the Church. Marriage between a man and a woman is a central tenet of the restored gosp
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• James J. Strang
  ...n body of The Church of Jesus Christ. He founded his own sect—called The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite)— settling first in Wisco ...h (no known relation to the Prophet Joseph Smith), who was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ. In 1843, James Strang moved his family to Burlington, Wisc
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• Thomas B. Marsh
  ...s Christ of Latter-day Saints] in July 16, 1857, but never again served in church leadership positions. During his work at the type foundry, he joined the Methodist Church. However, dissatisfied because Methodism did not correspond to the Bible in
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• Gordon B. Hinckley
  [[Category: Church Leaders: Past]][[Category: Church Presidents]][[Category:First Presidency]][[Category:Famous Mormons]] ...ases-stories/beloved-church-president-gordon-b-hinckley-dies-at-97 Beloved Church President Gordon B. Hinckley dies at 97].
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• Mormon Women
  ...a member and former leader of the [[Relief Society]] (the 6 million strong Church organization for women) stated, "He made us enough alike to love each other Elder Neal A Maxwell, a prominent Church leader from 1974 up to his death in 2004, added this view concerning husban
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• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan
  [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] began in Michigan in the 1830s. It At the end of 2010 there were 42,319 church members in the state, and the [[Detroit Michigan Temple]], which was dedica
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• Spencer W. Kimball
  [[Category: Church Presidents]][[Category: Church Leaders: Past]][[Category:Presidents of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] ...all is remembered for his contributions in organizing the structure of the Church and for the revelation he received permitting all worthy men to be ordained
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• Brigham Young
  [[Image:Brigham Young.jpg|200px|thumb|Brigham Young, second prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, &#169; 2002 Brigham Young University. ...ch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], sometimes known as the [[Mormon Church]], ranks among the most influential and important historical figures not ju
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• Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple
  ...the opening session of the 181st Semiannual [[General Conference]] of the Church. Kinshasa, the country’s capital and largest city, houses the first Latte ...ratic Republic of the Congo Temple is a tremendous blessing to over 23,000 Church members spread throughout the vast region of Central Africa.
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• Mormon Church and Gay Rights
  "In 1995, [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] published “The Family: A [[Proclama ...he [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles|Council of the Twelve Apostles]] of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage betwe
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• Priesthood
  ...ares His priesthood power in a limited way with worthy male members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The priesthood enables them to act in ...were lifted and worthy men of any tribe could receive this priesthood. The Church of Jesus Christ continues to operate in this manner, allowing any worthy ma
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• Black Mormon
  ...Latter-day Saint congregations have never been segregated (even though the Church was founded in 1830), and the early Latter-day Saints were anti-slavery. Th :“In a late number of the Star, published in Independence by the leaders of the sect, there is an article inviting free Negroes and mulattoes from o
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• Wilford Woodruff
  ...ents of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]][[Category:Apostles]][[Category:Church Historian]] ...that officially prohibited [[Plural Marriage|plural marriage]] within the Church. [[Image:Woodruff.jpg|200px|right|alt=Wilford Woodruff, 1807-1898, the four
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• Proclamations and Statements
  ''' ''Church News'' ''' ...and proclamations meant to "warn and forewarn," to clarify and to reaffirm Church policy and doctrine.
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• Anti-Mormon
  ...is that those in the anti-Mormon camp undertake to assault and vilify the Church of Jesus Christ and its members through books, pamphlets, videos, protests, ...of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ or even of prominent members of the Church is an attack on the faith and the community. The ideal of unity means that
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• Restoration of All Things
  ...longer on the earth. There were parts of doctrines and some truth, but the Church of Jesus Christ was no longer in “mint” condition, so to speak. ...es, laws, ordinances, covenants, teachings, and offices of Christ’s true Church were restored.
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• Meetings for Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  ...Sacrament Meeting]][[Sabbath|Sunday]] services for members of [http://The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] (sometimes casually called Mormons) c ...ome. We need an adjustment to this pattern. It is time for a home-centered Church, supported by what takes place inside our branch, [[Ward|ward]], and [[Stak
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• Church Welfare Program
  [[Image:LDS-Church-Welfare-Program-2020.jpg|600px|thumb|<center><span style="color:#0000FF">A ...taught, "Welfare is not a program of the Church; it is the essence of the Church" (quoted by [[Vaughn J. Featherstone]], [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.or
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• Quotes from the Prophets
  ...n [[revelation]] and modern [[Mormon prophet| prophets]]. At present, the Church of Jesus Christ has had seventeen prophets. While [[Latter-day Saints]] lo *“Surely I have contemplated the things of God.” (''History of the Church'' 5:554 )
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• Signs of the True Christian Church
  [[image: Mormon-church.jpg|400px|right|alt=Mormon Church|Mormon Church]]Each of us is a son or daughter of a loving Father in Heaven, and whose gr ...rg Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], (Mormons) is the one true Church which points the way to eternal life through the teachings of the Savior Je
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• The Church of Jesus Christ — Office of Church Patriarch
  ...term “patriarch” is used in reference to: fathers of families, prophet leaders of ancient times, and an ordained office in the Melchizedek Priesthood.''' ...50px|thumb|alt=Eldred Smith Mormon Patriarch|frame|Eldred G. Smith, former Church Patriarch|left]]
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• Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple
  ...Christ of Latter-day Saints], President [[Thomas S. Monson]] announced the Church's intention to build a temple in Port-au-Prince, the capital city of Haiti. ...Domingo Dominican Republic Temple]], requiring nearly a day's journey. The Church is growing steadily in this island nation where stakes were recently organi
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• Paris France Temple
  ...ris France Temple''' is the first temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] to be completed in France. In the pas ...s were still pending. Church President, [[Thomas S. Monson]] announced the Church's intention of building a temple on the outskirts of Paris in July 2011 and
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• Second Manifesto
  ...Woodruff]] said that he would “use my influence with the members of the Church over which I preside to have them do likewise.”[https://www.churchofjesus ...ng] The beginning and end of the practice were directed by revelation. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints operates on revelation from God.
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• Kirtland Temple
  ...the first place of temple worship built by [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...emple until six months after the commandment was given. The members of the Church were also instructed on how to build the temple (see Doctrine and Covenants
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• What do Mormons believe
  ...t Mormon]]If you prefer to learn more about [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] from the source, visit [http://www.co Members of the Church of Jesus Christ, sometimes referred to erroneously as Mormons, "believe in
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• Karl G. Maeser
  ...e Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] (sometimes known as the LDS Church). He is most famous for having served 16 years as principal of Brigham Youn ...leadership positions in the church, including serving as the head of the [[Church Educational System]] and in the central leadership of the Sunday school.
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• Lorenzo Snow
  [[Category: Church Presidents]][[Category: Church Leaders: Past]][[Category:Presidents of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] ...t Lorenzo Snow|Lorenzo Snow, 1814–1901, was prophet and president of the Church of Jesus Christ, 1898–1901]]
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• Hyrum Smith
  ...Jr.]], and a leader in the early history of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. Hyrum was born in Tunbridge, Vermont ...brother of Joseph Smith, was an unwavering support to Joseph and the early Church of Jesus Christ. He was martyred with Joseph in 1844. © Intellectual Reser
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• Oliver Cowdery
  ...ph Smith, Jr.|Joseph Smith]] and had a good deal of authority in the early Church. [[Image:Oliver_Cowdery.jpg|frame|alt=Oliver Cowdery served as scribe for t ...ds, he is often considered as the first Church Historian. He was appointed Church Recorder in 1835.
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• John Willard Young
  ...ints]. He is one of the few individuals to have been an [[apostle]] of the church and a member of the [[First Presidency]] without ever having been a member ...the [[Deseret Museum]].<ref> Andrew Jenson, ''Encyclopedic History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints'' (Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret News
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• Latter-day Saints and Medicine
  ...tain upon our individual births. Members of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] are taught to care for their bodies a ...d.”[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook/38-church-policies-and-guidelines?lang=eng#title_number126]
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• Keys
  ...Jesus Christ from all of the other churches on the earth today—only His Church will have His priesthood keys. ...welve Apostles]] (with the [[First Presidency]], the governing body of the Church of Jesus Christ), explained:
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• Church Organization
  ...t of Latter-day Saints has a lay, untrained clergy. Most positions in the Church are temporary, and members are called to serve in those positions part-time ...org/leadership-and-organization here] to learn about the leadership of the Church.)
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• Missionary Work 2: Malaysia, Russia, Middle East
  ...kirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital. There were few members of the Church in the country, and most were American or Australian “expats.” The fir ...ans of faiths other than Islam. There are over ten thousand members of the Church in Malaysia in twenty-seven congregations.[https://newsroom.churchofjesusch
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• General Conference
  ...me exceptions; one was in October 2000 when NBC broadcast the Olympics and church station KSL was an NBC affiliate. The Summer Olympics were held later in th ...onferences are identified by the number of years since the founding of the Church in 1830.
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• Mountain Meadows massacre
  ...versy as Mormons and historians struggle to understand this event, and the Church's detractors seek to exploit it for polemical purposes. ...eers entered the Salt Lake Valley. These Saints were the first vanguard of Church members who had been driven from [[Nauvoo]], Illinois, by angry mobs. At th
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• Are Mormons a Cult? Mormon Obedience and Cultic Analysis
  ...of a cult. What role does obedience play in [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], and its members, often inadvertentl ...Catholic Church, the Southern Baptist Convention, and the United Methodist Church.
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• Sidney Rigdon
  [[Category: Church Leaders: Past]][[Category:First Presidency]] ...hrist of Latter-day Saints]. He eventually became disaffected and left the Church.
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• Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
  ...'''Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square''' of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] is not only one of the oldest and lar ...the world to bring peace and healing. More than half the membership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints lives outside the United States. This
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• Warren Jeffs
  ...ren Jeffs—one of his many sons—asserted his own leadership of the FLDS Church and subsequently married all but two of his father's widows, reinforcing hi ...e are also reports that Jeffs admitted his position of prophet in the FLDS Church was a usurpation in a conversation to his brother, and declared that "Broth
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• Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
  The second-highest presiding group within [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] is known as the '''Quorum of the Twel ...of authority]] to administer in the spiritual and temporal affairs of the Church.
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• Sunday School
  ...f Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], sometimes casually called the Mormon Church, that provides instruction to youth in each age group starting at 12 years ...ome. We need an adjustment to this pattern. It is time for a home-centered Church, supported by what takes place inside our branch, [[Ward|ward]], and [[Stak
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• Mormon Music
  ...om/mormons/music/lds_hymns.html hymns] have been an integral part of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] since its beginning. Latter-day Sain ...d reverence into meetings. In the preface of the 1985 hymnbook used by the Church, it reads:
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• Samuel Brannan
  ...and obscure. For a time, he was a member of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ==Brannan’s Journey to Membership in the Church==
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• Mormon books
  ...Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sometimes erroneously called the Mormon Church, publishes two classes of books. These are: '''The official, canonical scriptures of the Church, namely'''
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• Mormon Ads
  ...spel. In one area, a group began meeting together in anticipation that the Church would eventually establish a formal presence there, which eventually happen Later, the Church of Jesus Christ sponsored television ads. Such ads were meant to enhance fa
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• Salt Lake Temple
  ...rance. It is also the most well-known temple and has come to symbolize the Church to many throughout the world. ...uried. As positive relations developed between the U.S. Government and the Church, work on the temple was resumed. The foundation was uncovered, but workers
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• Church Magazines
  [[Image:New_Church_Magazines.jpg|300px|thumb|frame|The three new Church magazines|right]]
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• Durban South Africa Temple
  ...Africa, the second in South Africa, and the 168th dedicated temple of the Church of Jesus Christ. The [[Johannesburg South Africa Temple]], which was dedica ==Early Church History in South Africa==
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• Parley P. Pratt
  [[Category: Apostles]][[Category: Church Leaders: Past]][[Category:Latter-day Saint hymnwriters]] ...ch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], or sometimes called the [[Mormon Church]], and was one of the original [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles|Apostles]] i
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• Same Sex Marriage
  ...n this issue is guided by doctrine, basic principles, and teachings of the Church. ...n favor of gay rights but against changing the definition of marriage. The Church championed "civil unions" with all rights but met with resistance both from
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• Bangkok Thailand Temple
  ...e the first Latter-day Saint temple in the country, serving members of the Church throughout Southeast Asia. Members currently attend temple worship services ...kok in the 1950s began to hold informal and infrequent meetings, until the Church authorized regular worship services for a small, English-speaking congregat
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• Mormons and Immigration
  The twelfth [[Articles of Faith|article of faith]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] states, ...ng-honoring-and-sustaining-the-law] The statement of the leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ on this issue follows:
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• Joseph Freeman, Jr: First Black Mormon Priesthood Holder
  '''Joseph Freeman Jr.''', a convert to [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], was born 24 July 1952 in Vanceboro, ...e Holiness Church. His childhood dream was to become a lay minister in the church, and after graduating from high school he obtained an evangelist's license.
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• Bishop's Storehouses
  ...Bishops_Storehouse.jpg|right|frame|Inside a Bishop's Storehouse run by the Church of Jesus Christ]] ...lfare and Self-Reliance Program]], which is a worldwide program within the Church. This program includes the program known as Bishop's Storehouses.
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• Bengaluru India Temple
  ...n comprises approximately 14,000 members of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. The members are organized into 45 co ...n three weeks later, President Nelson stood before a large congregation of Church members in Bengaluru, India, as the fifth stop on his global ministry tour.
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• Star Valley Wyoming Temple
  ...rist of Latter-day Saints] on 1 October 2011. President and Prophet of the Church, [[Thomas S. Monson]] (1927–2018), made the announcement. [https://church ...d the [[Boise Idaho Temple]] previously serviced Wyoming’s nearly 68,000 Church members. The Star Valley Wyoming Temple will serve members living in the we
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• Nauvoo and the Martyrdom
  ...elves. [[Brigham Young]] and the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] led the Church while [[Joseph Smith]] remained in prison on false charges of treason. Fina On April 25, Joseph and the other leaders selected a town named Commerce in Hancock County, Illinois, to be their new
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• LDS Church Growth: An Apostle Visits the South Pacific
  ...illion members at the end of 2012. It is a global church, but small. The Church of Jesus Christ is unique, because it has a lay clergy.''' ...ling branches begin to serve and are instructed by missionaries and called leaders who oversee areas of the world.
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• The Mormon Moment
  ...orable light, in spite of the amazing humanitarian aid outreach of the LDS Church, its remarkable welfare system and social services, or the integrity of its The [[African Mormons|Book of Mormon Musical]] makes a mockery of the LDS Church and religion (and God), and yet seems to be acceptable to pretty much every
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• Succession Crisis
  ...|Joseph Smith]] created a rift in the leadership of [http://Mormon.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] that some have termed the '''successi ...rum of the Twelve Apostles firmly believed that the Twelve should lead the Church after the death of the Prophet. This was based on revelation Joseph had rec
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• Neiafu Tonga Temple
  ...the 189th Annual [[General Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], President [[Russell M. Nelson]] anno ...nnounced. The temple will be constructed on Tu’i Road at the site of the Church-owned [https://www.facebook.com/sainehahigh/ Saineha High School]. No schoo
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• Ohio Period
  ...ers of the Mormon Church 1831-1837|Kirtland, Ohio, the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1831-1837 © 2002 Brigham Young Univer ...1837 (see [[1830s]]). This period is one of the most important periods in Church history for doctrine and organization. [[Edward Partridge]] was asked to be
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• Tijuana México Temple
  ...ning of the 180th [[General Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], President [[Thomas S. Monson]] annou ...h nearby stakes located in the states of Baja California and Sonora. Total Church membership in Mexico is reported at 1.5 million.
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• Brigham Young University
  ...metimes called the [[Mormon Church]]. BYU is part of a Latter-day Saint [[Church Educational System]], which serves more than 1.2 million people worldwide, ...ognized education in an atmosphere that upholds the moral standards of the Church of Jesus Christ, its sponsor.
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• Mormon Beliefs: True Church
  ...on His doctrine. There are several aspects of claiming to be Christ's true church&mdash;'''true doctrine, true authority, and revelation'''. ...h revelation to its leaders, with a [[Prophet|prophet]] at the head of the Church.
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• Boyd K. Packer
  ...The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] and was baptized into the Church as a child. As a young boy, Boyd K. Packer witnessed his sister Adele die f As he reached the age to go on a full-time mission for the Church, World War II began. Unable to serve a full-time mission, President Packer
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• Mormon Beliefs: Prophets
  ...d by [[George Q. Cannon]] in his journal (January 7, 1898, archives of the Church) as having said “I saw Joseph Smith the prophet do things which I did not ...h Joshua of the Old Testament, a few Book of Mormon prophets were military leaders, as well.
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• Joseph Fielding Smith
  ...h''' was the tenth prophet and president of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. He was known as an able writer and w ...d was rewarded by seeing all his sons and daughters remain faithful to the Church. His upstanding posterity is as much an achievement as his prophetic role o
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• FamilySearch
  ...kground or culture. The website is a tremendous resource through which the Church provides records it has been gathering over a hundred years. ...passed away at least have the option to choose. In order to do this work, Church members must be able to identify their ancestors, which leads to family his
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• Almsgiving
  ...is an important part of the retired gospel of Jesus Christ. Members of the Church are taught to follow [[Jesus Christ]], who said, “I would that ye should ...Mormon or temple construction). Members can also donate online through the Church's official [http://churchofjesuschrist.org|website].
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• George Q. Cannon
  ...alifornia)—An [[Apostle]] of the Lord for [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] who earlier in his life, in 1849, was ...], [[John Taylor]], [[Wilford Woodruff]], and [[Lorenzo Snow]]. He was the Church's chief political strategist, and was dubbed "the Mormon premier" and "the
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• B.H. Roberts
  ...ar of his birth, both parents converted to [https://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. Benjamin Roberts then abandoned his ...phy Online''], February 2000.</ref> In 1867, Roberts was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ by Seth Dustin, who two years later became his stepfather.
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• Seventy
  ...in all the world, they are called to proclaim the gospel and build up the Church. The restored gospel of Jesus Christ teaches that the office of seventy was ...istory.churchofjesuschrist.org/training/library/general-authorities-of-the-church/list-of-selected-members-of-the-quorums-of-the-seventy?lang=eng]
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• Calgary Alberta Temple
  [[Thomas S. Monson]], President of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], announced the '''Calgary Alberta Tem ...t to the Royal Oak Chapel in northwest Calgary. Over 18,000 members of the Church in 6 [[stake]]s will use the temple.
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• Barbara B. Smith
  ...d Latter-day Saint women to be involved in their communities and represent Church attitudes about women without being combative or divisive. She also emphasi ...s, a Regional Representative himself, was an active supporter of Barbara's Church service. He described the day Barbara recieved her call like this:
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• Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple
  ...y Saints]. Upon its completion it became the 141st dedicated temple of the Church in operation. ...es]], a member of the [[Seventy]], made the announcement to members of the Church in the area. In the letter, the First Presidency stated, "We are confident
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• Hong Kong China Temple
  ...a Temple''' is the 48th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. The Church of Jesus Christ in Hong Kong has changed drastically since the first [[Morm
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• John C. Bennett
  ==Freemasonry, Religion, Military, and the Church of Jesus Christ== ...tt first became acquainted with [[Joseph Smith]], the first prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ, through [[Sidney Rigdon]] in the early 1830s. In 1831 he m
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• Black 14 Partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ
  ...y Service Center in Aurora, Colorado, on November 17, 2020. Photo Courtesy Church News/Marc Piscotty for the Deseret News]] ...”[https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2020-11-18/black-14-philanthropy-church-of-jesus-christ-unite-food-donations-healing-saviors-grace-198125]
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• John Whitmer
  ...rian and Recorder|Church Historian]] and a member of the presidency of the Church in Missouri. ...mer's brother, David, and his entire family became members of the [[Mormon Church]].
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• Sea Trek 2001
  ...e aboard as the Sea Trek 2001 sails into New York Harbor. Photo courtesy ''Church News''/John L. Hart.]] ...iversary of the journey of many converts to [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] to America. Some 85,000 Latter-day Sa
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• Darius Gray
  ...torian, and pioneer, speaker, and leader in [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], of which he is a member. ...rayer that evening he received a spiritual witness that he should join the Church, so the next day he did.
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• LDS Pageants
  ...es from the [[Book of Mormon]], or portrayed stories from [[Mormon History|Church history]]. ...omposed music that is prerecorded and then broadcast over an audio system. Church member volunteers perform the pageants. Admissions to pageants is free and
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• Leadership in the Church
  ...and that He makes His will known through revelation to the leaders of the Church. ...cording to the Lord’s will, warning and teaching not only members of the Church but the people of the world, as well as other administrative tasks. They ha
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• Orson Hyde
  ...&ndash; November 28, 1878) was a leader in [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] and an original member of the [[Quoru ==Church membership and service==
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• Mormons and "Yes on 8"
  ...x marriage]]. Here are some facts regarding the involvement of the Mormon Church: ...accords that each person be allowed to choose for him or her self. Church leaders have asked members to treat other members with "civility, respect and love,
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• Anti-Mormonism: The Last Acceptable Bigotry?
  ...ral years prior, two television shows had brazenly depicted members of the Church of Jesus Christ—often erroneously referred to as Mormons—as practicing ...iner''. Noting the widespread acceptance of bigotry against members of the Church of Jesus Christ in a [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/the-wrong-kind-of-
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• Great Apostasy
  ...ithout proper authority from God, man cannot perform the ordinances of the Church. During Jesus' ministry, He established His Church. He called [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles|apostles]] and [[Mormon prophet|
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• Revelation
  ...ed and is recorded in the [[Scriptures]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. The ninth [[Articles of Faith|Articl ...oday. The restored gospel of Jesus Christ teaches that every member of the Church and every accountable person on earth who sincerely and earnestly seeks to
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• Harold B. Lee
  ...ld_B_Lee.jpg|300px|thumb|frame|Harold B. Lee, president and prophet of the Church 1972–1973]] ...asing the Church's welfare services, and correlating the curriculum of the Church.
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• Howard W. Hunter
  ...fourteenth [[Mormon prophet|president]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. He is remembered for stressing the i [[Image:Howard_W_Hunter.jpg|300px|thumb|frame|Howard W. Hunter, Church president and prophet, 1994–1995]]
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• Gadfield Elm Chapel
  ..., England, the chapel is of great significance in the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ in the British Isles. ...bers.[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1986/10/news-of-the-church/gadfield-elm-the-oldest-lds-chapel-in-europe?lang=eng]
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• George Reynolds
  ...to the meetings of the Paddington branch of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], and he no sooner heard the principle ...ld be damned. So, when fourteen years old he went to another branch of the Church (the Somers Town), where he was not known, and asked for baptism.
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• BYU-Idaho
  ...hurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. After having had many notable Church officials such as Elders [[Henry B. Eyring]], [[David A. Bednar]], [[Joe J. ...mb|right|300px|alt=BYU Idaho mormon|BYU-Idaho is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.]]
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• Lisbon Portugal Temple
  ...180th Semiannual [[General Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] on 2 October 2010, President [[Thomas In late December 2012, the Church acquired a plot of land inside Lisbon city limits for the Lisbon Portugal T
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• Hartford Connecticut Temple
  ...162nd Semiannual [[General Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], [[Gordon B. Hinckley]], First Counse ...ars to acquire a suitable site in the Hartford area, during which time the Church has grown appreciably in areas to the north and south, we have determined t
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• LDS Welfare Cannery
  [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] has always been sensitive to the nee ...ervice]. About a mile west of downtown [[Salt Lake City]] is 13.5 acres of Church owned land. On this area is a bakery, cannery, dairy plant, thrift store, s
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• Ogden Utah Temple
  ...h Temple''' is the 14th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...ti Utah Temple|Manti]] temples. Fifty-two percent of all endowments in the Church were being done in these three temples. The [[First Presidency]] decided to
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• Mormonism and Government
  ...[https://eom.byu.edu/index.php/United_States_of_America]. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ also believe in being good citizens no matter where they li ...50px|thumb|alt=Mormon and Government Leaders|frame|Senator [[Harry Reid]], Church president [[Thomas S. Monson]], and Elder [[Dallin H. Oaks]] present United
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• Scouting
  ...Mormon Scouts with Pres Monson|Mormon Scouts with Pres Monson|frame|Former Church president [[Thomas S. Monson]] held four top Scouting awards: the Silver Be ...d cultural aspects of Scouting appealed to Church leaders and in 1911, the leaders of the YMMIA, looked into Scouting as a possible activity for the young men
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• Mormonism and the Christian Creeds
  ...discord, divisions, and confusion over doctrines that plagued the ancient Church that [[Jesus Christ]] and His twelve apostles had organized. As the apostle ...s among the Christian denominations, it can be difficult to decipher which church contains the fulness of God’s teachings.
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• Solemn Assembly
  ...[First Presidency]] and other divinely appointed Church leaders before the Church and the Lord. ...sture of their choice to sustain the newly called prophetic leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a privilege and a historic spiritua
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• Lyman Wight
  ...church. After his death, most of the "'''Wightites'''" (as members of this church were called) joined with the [[Community of Christ|Reorganization]]. ==Service in the church==
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• Kanesville Tabernacle
  ...50px|right|alt=The Kanesville Tabernacle in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is now a Church visitors' center|The replica of the Kanesville Tabernacle in Council Bluffs ...h Smith|killed by a mob]]. With the prophet's death, the leadership of the Church became the responsibility of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]]. At the
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• Mormon Holidays
  ...end to celebrate all the local holidays and national holidays. The Mormon Church also has a few days that it commemorates as part of its history. ...g. While Church leaders do not condemn any of these traditions, they urge Church members to remember that Christmas is one of the most spiritually significa
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• LDS Church Growth: 30 Years in Haiti
  ...y called the Mormon Church, visited Haiti in early 2013 to commemorate the Church’s 30-year anniversary in the country.''' [[Image:LDS_Church_in_Haiti.jpg|left|alt=Mormon Church Haiti|frame]]
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• Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ
  ...ng [[Priesthood Authority|authority]] to act in His name. The name of the Church also signifies that this is the "latter days," the last [[Dispensation]] of ...flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
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• Mormon Beliefs: Serving in the Kingdom
  ...young and old alike extend service opportunities. Temples also function as church service. ==Chris's Service in the LDS Church==
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• Mormon Doctrine by Bruce R. McConkie
  ...esponsible for its content. The book has never been an official source for church doctrine. ...ments_by_Church_leaders "Official Church doctrine and statements by Church leaders"], on Fair Wiki</ref>
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• Tucson Arizona Temple
  ...ay morning session of the 182nd Semiannual [[General Conference]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], President [[Thomas S. Monson]] anno ...rity Seventy with the Church of Jesus Christ and executive director of the Church’s Temple Department. “It enabled us to do something that didn’t requi
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• Standard Works
  ...described as "Mormon books." The [[Mormon Church]], properly called [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], publishes two classes of books. Th '''The official, canonical scriptures of the Church, namely'''
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• Primary
  ...urch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] that is for the children of the Church between the ages of 18 months and eleven years. On Sundays, Primary meeting ...rimary teachers support but do not replace parents in this responsibility. Leaders are sensitive to children who lack family support for gospel living.
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• Bruce C. Hafen
  ...|thumb|250px|right|frame|Bruce C. Hafen, Emeritus General Authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] ...rsity]] (BYU), and a J.D. from the University of Utah in 1967.<ref><em>LDS Church Almanac</em>, 2008 Edition, p. 45</ref>
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• Articles available for use
  ===Church History=== ===Church Leadership and Callings===
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• Thomas S. Monson
  ...tle]]. He had served as first counselor in the [[First Presidency]] of the Church to President Hinckley. He passed away at his home on January 2, 2018, at th ...a congregation of 1,060 members, including 85 widows and the “largest [[Church Welfare Program|welfare]] load in the state.”² Monson continue
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• Mission
  ...ng all unto Christ through perfecting the ''Saints'' (i.e., members of the Church of Jesus Christ), preaching the Gospel through missionary work, and redeemi ...nings of ''mission'', as used by members of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], are related. Both refer to full-time
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• Provo City Center Temple
  ...pan style="color:#0D8ED3">The north side of the Provo City Center Temple. (Church Newsroom)]] ...the 150th temple in operation belonging to [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. Its history is unique.
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• Would a Mormon Prophet Resign?
  ...d revelator, which means they all have the authority to do the work of the Church. ...t has resigned. During times of illness or incapacitation, the work of the Church has continued uninterrupted.
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• Brigham Young, Jr.
  ...1839.<ref name = Jenson>Andrew Jenson, ''Biographical Encyclopedia of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints'' (Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book ...lso served as a counselor to his father in the [[First Presidency]] of the Church from April 8, [[1873]] until his father's death on August 29, [[1877]].
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• Nauvoo
  ...the Church of Jesus Christ|Aaron Johnson home in Nauvoo, the center of the Church of Jesus Christ until the martyrdom of [[Joseph Smith]] © 2002 Brigham You ...icle is on the city of Nauvoo. For a history of the Nauvoo period of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], go to the article called [[Nauvoo a
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• Great and Abominable Church
  ...t of Latter-day Saints] as a companion book of scripture to the Bible. The church is also discussed in the Bible, in Revelation, particularly chapters 17 and ...wever, leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ have clarified that no single church or organization meets all the requirements outlined in chapter thirteen of
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• Stake
  ..., or [[wards]]. A stake may be compared to a diocese in the Roman Catholic Church. The name "stake" derives from the metaphor employed by Isaiah, comparing [ ...ater that year due to the events of the so-called Mormon War. In 1839, the Church's central stake was established at [[Nauvoo and the Martyrdom|Nauvoo, Illin
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• Joseph F. Smith
  [[Category: Church Leaders: Past]][[Category: Church Presidents]][[Category:First Presidency]][[Category:Presidents of the Quoru ...was the sixth [[Mormon prophet|prophet]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. He served in that position for seven
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• Salt Lake City
  ...(sometimes called the LDS or [http://www.understandingmormonism.org Mormon Church].) ...|frame|alt=Mormon Salt Lake City|Salt Lake City is the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]
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• Marion G. Romney
  ...and a member of the [[First Presidency]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. == Church service and politics ==
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• Iosepa Agricultural and Stock Company
  ...ring of Israel|gathering]] of the Saints in [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. The community of '''Iosepa''', named after beloved Church president [[Joseph F. Smith]], was situated about seventy-five miles southw
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• Mormon Retrenchment Association
  ...ovement, beginning in his household. This movement encouraged women of The Church of Jesus Christ to “spend more time in moral, mental and spiritual cultiv ...lar to the [[Relief Society]]—the official women’s organization of The Church of Jesus Christ—and yet was entirely separate.
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• London England Temple
  ...d Temple''' is the 12th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. It is the first temple built in Grea ...didn’t originally have an [[Angel Moroni|angel Moroni]] statue, but the Church added a gold-leafed statue of the [[Book of Mormon]] [[Prophets|prophet]] t
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• Common consent
  ...[Plan of Salvation]], and it is employed in [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] to sustain God's servants and program *“And all things shall be done by common consent in the church, by much prayer and faith, for all things you shall receive by faith” ([[
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• Rising Generation
  ...urch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] has focused on the youth of the Church. Elder Rasband said, in part, “Now is the time . . . when in every action Within a few months of being sustained as President of the Church of Jesus Christ in 2018, President [[Russell M. Nelson]] held a worldwide d
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• Fort Collins Colorado Temple
  ...e''' on 2 April 2011 during the 181st Annual [[General Conference]] of the Church. Fort Collins, Colorado, is located 57 miles north of Denver, Colorado. The ...anuary 1897, one year after a mission was established in the area. Several Church immigrants settled communities in Conejos County, Manassa, Richfield, and S
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• Mormon Boys
  ...and service with sports, camping, and recreation. One of the purposes of Church programs is to help teach skills to members which will bring happiness to t ...has strict standards of morals and conduct for all of its members. Church leaders encourage these standards to be taught in the home to children so that they
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• Independence, Missouri
  ...nts as well as nonmembers of the area. The ''Star'' also, however, printed Church news and [[revelation|revelations]] received by Joseph Smith. ...800 Saints in Jackson County. There were, however, difficulties within the Church. Some members were not following the [[Law of Consecration|law of consecrat
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• Good, Better, Best
  ...ter-best?lang=eng talk] is courtesy of [http://churchofjesuschrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...gs expected of us than we can possibly do. As breadwinners, as parents, as Church workers and members, we face many choices on what we will do with our time
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• Online Mormon Missionaries
  By 2011 [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] had a small, but growing, program for ...inquiries — whether the person is looking for a Book of Mormon or other church materials, trying to find a nearby meetinghouse or wanting to make contact
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• Heber J. Grant
  ...Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. He was known for guiding the Church through some of its toughest times including the Great Depression and World ...know and return a father’s love (Preston Nibley, ''The Presidents of the Church'', 13th ed., pp. 218–219).
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• Strangite
  ...Strang| James Strang]]The official name of the [[Strangite]] church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (notice the difference between the LDS ...many of which affiliated with the [[Reorganized (RLDS) Church|Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], now called the [[Community of Chris
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• Mormon Web Site
  ...sites of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], the [[Mormon Church]], click [[Official LDS Websites|here]]. ...Church. Following are some links to good sources of information about the Church online:
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• Reed Smoot
  ...enate. Smoot was also a prominent leader of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], serving as a member of the [[Quorum ...Taylor Sheets on 2 July 1930.) Elder Smoot was ordained an apostle of the Church on April 8, 1900.
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• Scriptures
  ...Price]]. These scriptural writings comprise the ''standard works'' of the Church. The belief in additional scriptural canon makes Latter-day Saints unique a ...World|The Family: A Proclamation to the World]]" (1995), which defines the Church's doctrines related to the family, and "[[The Living Christ]]: The Testimon
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• John Taylor
  [[Category: Church Presidents]][[Category: Church Leaders: Past]][[Category:Presidents of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]][[Catego ...prophets?lang=eng prophet and president] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. During his presidency, he was known
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• Hamilton New Zealand Temple
  ...th constructed and 11th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...ry 1955. With its completion in 1958, it was the first temple built by the Church in the Southern Hemisphere.
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• Barranquilla Colombia Temple
  ...rday morning session of the 181st Semiannual [[General Conference]] of the Church. The temple includes a [[Baptism for the Dead|baptistry]]; [[Ordinances|ins ==Early Latter-day Saint Church History in Colombia==
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• D. Todd Christofferson
  ...of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. He was sustained in that position on ...in the Sunday morning session of the 178 Annual General Conference of the Church. In that address, Elder Christofferson acknowledged his witness of the rang
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• Ward
  ...llinois, that the term ''ward'' became associated with a local unit of the Church. ...and still uses it today to describe these subdivisions. So naturally, the Church took the name, and it has remained in use to this day.
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• Word of Wisdom
  ...ph Smith]], the first leader and prophet of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], gave to his followers as revelations ...n inquiry. [[Brigham Young]] (second [[Mormon president|president]] of the Church) related some of the circumstances leading up to the reception of the revel
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• Jorge F. Zeballos
  ...n B. Hinckley]] taught that new converts to [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] need three things to help them find t Elder '''Jorge F. Zeballos''' knows firsthand that the 15th president of the Church spoke the truth.
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• Mormon Reformation of 1856 - 1857
  ...media and others), a period of renewed emphasis on spirituality within the Church took place. The period became known as the Mormon Reformation. ...public discussions were replete with the most predominant doctrines of The Church of [[Jesus Christ]].
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• Franklin Dewey Richards
  ...of [[Franklin D. Richards]], who served as a [[General Authority]] in the Church until his death in 1987. ...s|Willard]] and Levi Richards went to [[Kirtland]], Ohio, as delegates and leaders of the family to the truth. They accepted the gospel and remained. In the s
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• Bryant S. Hinckley
  ...as well as president of [[LDS Business College]] and later manager of the Church-owned [[Deseret Gym]]. ==Church service==
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• Trends in Mormon Missionary Work: Filling The Great Commission
  ...of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] (often mistakenly called the Mormon Church), announced the lowering of the qualifying age for [[Mormon Missionaries|La ...al conference,” says Elder [[David F. Evans]], executive director of the Church’s Missionary Department and a General Authority [[Seventy]]. “What we'r
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• Missionary Work 5:Mormonism in Mongolia
  ...tive and well-kept, but plain), or the style of worship (everything in the Church is correlated, so the same doctrine is taught with the same emphases in eve ...take has taken root. [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765620798/The-LDS-Church-in-Mongolia.html]
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• Mormon Beliefs: Baptism for the Dead
  ...ect it. There is nothing in the doctrine of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] that says that the person who is bein ...an ordinance that has been performed throughout the history of Christ’s Church. In 1 Corinthians 15:29 it reads,
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• Missionary Training Center
  ...nguage) to eight weeks in training before departing to serve in one of the Church’s 411 [[Mission|missions]] (number of missions as of June 19, 2023[https: ...] religion courses offered by the Church. And the family generally attends Church together on Sundays for two hours of additional religious instruction.
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• Jeffrey R. Holland
  ...ting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] and was set apart by Church President [[Russell M. Nelson]] on November 15, 2023. ...in religious education and was hired as an [[institute]] teacher by the [[Church Educational System]].
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• Mormons and Scouting
  ...which replaced all previous programs for boys and girls in the Church. The Church concluded its relationship as a chartered organization with all Scouting pr ...needs of any nation, gender, and culture, as well as to the desires of the leaders running the program.
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• Meridian Idaho Temple
  ...the 181st Annual [[General Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. The '''Meridian Idaho Temple''' is t ==History of the Church in Idaho==
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• Home Teaching 2
  ...s. They pray for strength and wisdom as they represent the Lord and Church leaders in this most important assignment. Surely the home teacher, acting as an un ...each other, neither lying, backbiting, nor evil speaking; And see that the church meet together often, and also see that all the members do their duty.
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• Ensign Magazine
  ...-day Saints] announced on August 14, 2020, that effective January 2021 the Church would replace its four current magazines with three global magazines: the ' ...heir hearts and homes.”[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-magazines-2021#faq]
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• Doctrine and Covenants
  ...g 2 declarations) were received and written by other leaders of the Mormon Church.
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• Mormon Scriptures Online
  ...h of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often mistakenly called the Mormon Church, has its entire canon of scriptures and study aids online at [http://www.sc After eight years of work, in early 2013, the Church of Jesus Christ released its updated digital scriptures. This 2013 version
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• LDS Church Growth: Website for Chinese Mormons
  ...lled the Mormon Church, announced a new website for Chinese members of the Church.''' ...ina.org MormonsandChina.org]. At the time of the announcement, LDS Church leaders answered questions and clarified positions on Latter-day Saints in China.
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• Book of Mormon Geography - Mesoamerica Theory
  ...ion has not been revealed by prophets to members of [http://Mormon.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], theories regarding the geography of ...ry of ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula and Guatemalan jungle, members of the Church have discerned their connection to Book of Mormon ancient civilization. As
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• Rey L. Pratt
  ...peaking populations in the United States and Argentina. He also translated Church materials into Spanish, wrote magazine articles and spoke regularly at [[Ge ...during his first six years as mission president. By 1911, over a thousand church members lived in the Mexican Mission.
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• Winnipeg Manitoba Temple
  ...April 2011 Annual [[General Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], President [[Thomas S. Monson]] annou Temple worship is an important aspect of religious life for members of the Church. It helps them gain a big picture perspective, feel peace, receive answers
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• Tokyo Japan Temple
  ...n Temple''' is the 18th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...ld be built in Tokyo, Japan. [[Spencer W. Kimball]], then President of the Church, said at a conference in Tokyo:
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• Joseph B. Wirthlin
  [[Category: Apostles]][[Category:Assistants to the Twelve]][[Category: Church Leaders: Past]][[Category:Presidents of the Seventy]][[Category:General Authority S ...of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. As a youth he enjoyed singing and at
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• Johannesburg South Africa Temple
  ...the [[priesthood]] and temple blessings to all worthy male members of the Church regardless of race or color. The Johannesburg South Africa Temple is the fi ==History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Africa==
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• George Albert Smith (Prophet)
  ...the eighth [[Mormon prophet|president]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] on May 14, [[1945]]. He was known for ...huge timber gate in the wall that then surrounded the headquarters of the Church. As the massive gate swung back on its heavy iron hinges, the little boy fo
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• The Great Commission: Spreading the Gospel of Christ
  ...me &mdash; sometimes for years &mdash; as directed by the President of the Church. ...called to labor in an area of the world specified by the leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ.
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• Mormon leadership
  See also [[Leadership in the Church]] ...t leadership is provided voluntarily by those called to service within the Church. The opportunity to serve in leadership positions is extensive, both in the
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• Mormon Men
  ...rticipating in the household with their wives. This is due in part to the Church's emphasis on the family and the fact that Mormon families tend to be large ...wer to act in God's name, and is required to fill various positions in the Church, but also to perform ordinances and give [[Priesthood Blessings]] for heali
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• 2012 Pew Report:Mormons in America, Part 3 — Religious Devotion
  ...und in other studies &mdash; 32 percent of non-LDS U.S. adults say the LDS Church is not a Christian religion, and an additional 17 percent are unsure of LDS ...on is very important to them, that they pray every day and that they go to church every week." [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700215244/LDS-religious-co
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• Prophecies of Joseph Smith
  ...have received a spiritual witness that [[Joseph Smith]], who organized the Church under the guidance of [[Jesus Christ]] through [[angels|heavenly messengers ...ournals of Latter-day Saints. Other prophecies regarded the growth of the Church, or even political events, some of which will be cited here.
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• Wolfgang H. Paul
  ...known as the Mormon Church). Paul has held several other positions in the Church including having been the mission president who presided over missionary wo ...mily were members of the Church of Jesus Christ. His father had joined the Church back in 1923.
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• Julie B. Beck
  ...Young Women]] general presidency prior to receiving her call to direct the Church's women's service organization. ...Paulo, Brazil, where her father served as a [[mission president]] for the Church of Jesus Christ for five years. As a child she learned to speak Portuguese
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• Junius F. Wells
  ...ident of the committee that helped organize the association throughout the Church. ...ved as associate editor of the ''Millennial Star'', the [[Church Magazines|Church periodical]] published in England. He also accompanied the European mission
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• Marvin J. Ashton
  ...t=Marvin J. Ashton, Apostle of the Church|Marvin J. Ashton, Apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ, 1971–1994]] ...of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] from 1971 until his death in 1994. <r
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• Joseph Smith Memorial Building
  ...construction of the Hotel Utah in 1909-11, [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]' general [[Tithing|tithing]] office, ...ry stockholder, many Latter-day Saint and nonmember community and business leaders also purchased stock in the effort to provide the city with a first-class h
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• Friend Magazine
  The ''Friend'' is a magazine published by [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] for the children (ages 3–11). ...-day Saints] announced on August 14, 2020, that effective January 2021 the Church would replace its four current magazines with three global magazines: the '
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• Papeete Tahiti Temple
  ...i Temple''' is the 25th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...r than English. Missionaries were able to find many who wanted to join the Church, but missionary work was stopped in 1852 when the government put restrictio
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• Montreal Quebec Temple
  ...c Temple''' is the 86th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...nced with a long list of others, which [[Mormon prophet|President]] of the Church, [[Gordon B. Hinckley]], hoped to have completed by the end of 2000 so that
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• Gathering of Israel
  ...h [[Articles of Faith|Article of Faith]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] reads— Members of the Church of Jesus Christ qualify to receive [[Patriarchal Blessings|patriarchal bles
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• Missionary Work 4: Church Growth in Florida
  ...-day Saints]. The growth is particularly noteworthy for its diversity in a church often viewed as largely white (caucasian). ...nt Hispanic, according to estimates. Racial statistics are not kept by the Church of Jesus Christ. Congregations become more diverse as one travels south in
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• Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple
  ...a Temple''' is the 95th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. In March 1999, Church members in Oklahoma learned that a temple would be built in their area. Nee
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• Russell M. Nelson
  ...-Russell-M.jpg|250px|thumb|right|frame|Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] ...Nelson''' was set apart as the president of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] on January 14, 2018. He was sustained
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• Mother in Heaven
  ...ts that the family is ordained of God and as such is the basic unit of the Church, society, and the Kingdom of God. ...,” the [[First Presidency]] and [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of the Church of Jesus Christ declared that all people are the literal sons and daughters
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• Frankfurt Germany Temple
  ...h in Germany in 149 congregations. The temple mainly serves members of the Church living in West Germany, Austria, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Croatia, Se ...]. Beginning in 1968, Germany was visited by Church leaders. Each time the leaders would visit, they grieved over the fact the members could not enjoy the ble
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• Wards
  ...Ward Church Meeting| Mormon Ward Church Meeting]]The term "ward" in [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] is used to describe a congregation. ...s on Church university campuses (see [[Brigham Young University|BYU]] or [[Church Educational System|CES]]. Here time and a lack of building space may make i
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• Great Salt Lake
  ...ive/mormons-reach-great-salt-lake-utah] [[Brigham Young]] and other Church leaders had heard reports of the valley that Kit Carson and John C. Fremont had exp ...[https://www.deseret.com/2023/3/16/23642136/what-early-lds-mormon-church-leaders-said-great-salt-lake]
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• School of the Prophets
  ...'school for the Prophets'''") was a select group of early Latter-day Saint leaders who began meeting on January 23, [[1833]], in [[Kirtland]], Ohio, under the ...22: Gaining Knowledge of Eternal Truths,” Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, (2007),261–270</ref>
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• Mormon-ese: Common LDS Acronyms
  Every organization has its own jargon, and [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] is no exception. Here are a few commo LDS = Latter-day Saint(s) (member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) (I would say “I’m LDS” not “I
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• Brigham Young University-Idaho
  ...ty]], also known as BYU. Another, less-well known, school sponsored by the Church, is [[Brigham Young University-Idaho]]. Located 275 miles north of BYU, thi ...s always encouraged [[education]]. This is apparent in the sponsorship the Church has maintained through its current schools, as well as past academies.
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• James J. Hamula
  ...the [[Seventy]], it wasn't the first time he had been called to full-time Church service. Of course, he had served as a [[Missionary|missionary]] as a young He explained in an interview with the ''Church News,'' shortly after his call to be a bishop, his growing [[Stake|stake]],
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• Martin's Cove
  ...r, Wyoming, considered sacred to members of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. It is located on the [[Mormon Trail] ...the Church to travel to the Salt Lake Valley to join the main body of the Church of Jesus Christ. Handcarts were more affordable than covered wagons and oxe
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• For the Strength of Youth Conferences
  For more than a decade, [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] held '''For Strength of Youth (FSY) c In July 2019, the Church announced that beginning in 2021 and 2022, all stakes within the U.S. and C
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• Lima Peru Temple
  ...u Temple''' is the 38th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...[[Gordon B. Hinckley]], then a member of the [[First Presidency]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], dedicated the Lima Peru Temple on 1
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• Labor Missionary Program
  ...px|thumb|right|frame|Labor missionaries in New Zealand circa 1956. Credit: Church History Library]] ...under the instructions of regional or general building authorities of the Church.
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• The Icelandic Memorial
  ...en 1855 and 1914, 410 Icelandic converts to [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] immigrated to Utah to be with the res ...ecame converted, and early in 1851, they were each baptized members of the Church.[https://www.icelandicroots.com/post/the-icelandic-settlement-of-spanish-fo
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• Seminary
  ...comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], the [[Church Educational System]] (CES) provides a [[Seminary|seminary]] for high school ...]], [[Book of Mormon]] and [[Doctrine and Covenants]] and [[Mormon history|Church History]]. By the time a student graduates from seminary, he or she will ha
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• Richmond Virginia Temple
  Richmond Virginia Temple. Courtesy The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All rights reserved.</span></center>| ...d Virginia Temple''' is the first temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] in the state of Virginia. The two-sto
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• Apostle
  ...ch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] is the restoration of the ancient church organized by [[Jesus Christ]] during His ministry on earth: ...se priesthood offices were established by the Savior when He organized His Church in the meridian of time. Thus those possessing the priesthood today claim t
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• Mormon Funerals
  ...dingly. Most are held either in a funeral home chapel or the chapel at the church building. [1] ...the Twelve Apostles—with the First Presidency, the governing body of The Church of Jesus Christ—said:
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• A Plea to My Sisters
  ...-sisters?lang=eng talk] is courtesy of [http://churchofjesuschrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...ipated the coming changes that would tug at the heartstrings of the entire Church. Elder [[L. Tom Perry]] delivered a powerful message about the irreplaceabl
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• Emmanuel Abu Kissi
  ...med [[Deseret]] Hospital. He is a leader in [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in February 1979, a few months after the Church lifted the restriction of priesthood ordination on black men.
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• Orson Pratt
  ...ormon Apostle Orson Pratt|Orson Pratt was an apostle in the early [[Mormon Church]].]] .... Several months later, Orson Pratt was ordained an [[Elder|elder]] in the Church on April 26, 1831, by the Prophet [[Joseph Smith]]. He set out immediately
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• Concepcion Chile Temple
  ...atter-day Saints], [[Thomas S. Monson]], then president and prophet of the Church, announced that a temple would be built in Concepción, Chile.
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• Self-Reliance Services
  ...anada. After a comprehensive review of the Perpetual Education Fund (PEF), Church President [[Thomas S. Monson]] approved an expansion of the effort and Self ...esulted in the recommendation to broaden the program beyond education. The church quickly established Self-Reliance Centers in more than 122 countries. Today
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• Mormonism and Science
  ...hrist of Latter-day Saints] (inadvertently referred to as the “Mormon” Church by the media and others) has taught, ...st.org/study/scriptures/pgp/a-of-f/1?lang=eng 9th Article of Faith] of the Church of Jesus Christ states:
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• Kirtland Safety Society
  ...rity began to increase. As more people began to settle in the area, church leaders discovered the necessity of having a bank to extend loans to the community, In 1836, [[Joseph Smith]] and other church leaders sought to secure a charter for a bank in Kirtland, which they planned to ca
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• Sabbath
  ...ep it holy” (see Exodus 20:8). Members of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] strongly believe in keeping the Sabba ...His Son, Jesus Christ.”[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/leaders-hope-emphasis-on-sabbath-observance-increases-faith-in-god?lang=eng]
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• Aba Nigeria Temple
  ...Temple''' is the 121st operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...to come into Nigeria, they found a people yearning to learn more about the Church, be [[Baptism by Immersion|baptized]], and receive the [[priesthood]].
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• Rio de Janeiro Brazil Temple
  ...the 183rd Annual [[General Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], President [[Thomas S. Monson]] annou ...o Brazil Temple|São Paulo]] in 1978. The São Paulo Brazil Temple was the Church's first not only in Brazil but on the South American continent. Since then
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• Utah
  ...er the direction of Church leaders, but many were private ventures. As The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints won converts abroad, immigrants began ...hat decision. However, because of the high birth rate among members of the Church of Jesus Christ, and the highly desirable living conditions in Utah, the po
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• Cedar City Utah Temple
  ...the 183rd Annual [[General Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], President and Prophet [[Thomas S. Mo ...ohnson while living in Enoch, Utah, a suburb of Cedar City. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cedar City, Utah, previously partic
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• Religion
  ...ades Missouri had a law that allowed their citizens to kill members of the Church of Jesus Christ simply because of their religion. The Latter-day Saint reli ...are always willing to reason and discuss, but they are counseled by Church leaders to never descend to heated, antagonistic debate. Gentle persuasion is the a
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• Aurelia Spencer Rogers
  ...ry was adopted churchwide as the official organization for children in LDS Church. From 1893 until her death on August 19, 1922, Rogers served on the general ...7, in recognition of her role in founding the Primary, the children of the Church raised the funds to publish her book, ''Life Sketches'' in 1898.
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• Scott O'Neil
  ...f 46. His wife, Lisa, and their three daughters were active members of the Church at the time of his baptism. ...10/19/20598620/hand-of-god-moments-lead-philadelphia-76ers-ceo-to-join-lds-church#ceo-of-the-philadelphia-76ers-scott-oneil-talks-about-his-conversion-to-the
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• William Smith
  ...ry temper, which was often manifest when he was defending the Prophet, the Church, or other family members. His mother, [[Lucy Mack Smith]], recalled one inc ...of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. He was disfellowshipped on May 4, 18
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• Gay Mormon
  ...ping.”[https://www.deseret.com/faith/2022/9/13/23333215/latter-day-saint-leaders-others-supporting-lgbtq-rights-in-florida][https://www.deseret.com/2015/3/1 However, the Church of Jesus Christ is bound to uphold those commandments reinforced in these m
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• Book of Mormon Geography - New England Theory
  ...ory has not been revealed by prophets to members of [http://Mormon.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] (sometimes erroneously referred to as In the early days of the Church, many members visualized the saga of the Book of Mormon peoples as occurrin
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• Accra Ghana Temple
  ...Temple''' is the first operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] in West Africa and the 117th in the w ...llenged members to make a special effort to fellowship new converts to the Church. [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/accra/ He told the members], "Put your ar
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• Kansas City Missouri Temple
  ...435 and Shoal Creek Parkway, in a beautiful mixed development owned by the Church in northeast Kansas City, just west of the [[Liberty Jail]] Historic Site. ...e other functioning temple in Missouri: the [[St. Louis Missouri Temple]]. Church members are now found in every major city in the Midwest. Kansas City's fir
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• Saratoga Springs Utah Temple
  The '''Saratoga Springs Utah Temple''' was announced by then-Church President [[Thomas S. Monson]] on [https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org The [https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2019-05-07/church-releases-construction-plans-saratoga-springs-utah-temple-154610 Utah temple
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• Addictions and Recovery
  ...reedom to choose, is compromised by addiction to anything. Therefore, the Church has also spoken out against addictive and destructive behaviors, such as ga ...iding counsel and encouragement at [[General Conference]]s, and sponsoring Church-established programs. [http://www.providentliving.org/content/display/0,116
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• Nephi Anderson
  ==Family and Church Life== ...[[1865]]. His parents, Christian and Petronella Nielson, had joined the [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] only a few years before his birth an
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• Belle S. Spafford
  ...45-1974. Belle worked during the administrations of six presidents of the church and was the most traveled Relief Society general president to date. During ...ted children, and youth guidance services. Belle also participated in the Church's Native American foster care program.
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• Florence S. Jacobsen
  ...n 1973, Church president [[Harold B. Lee]] asked her to be curator for the Church, a position she held until 1985. ...husband was president of Jacobsen Construction Company, which builds many church temples and facilities.
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• Bonnie D. Parkin
  ...until March 31, [[2007]]. Sister Parkin's wish was for every woman in the Church to feel the love of the Lord in their lives every day. == Church Experience ==
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• Heber C. Kimball
  ...in the [[First Presidency]] when [[Brigham Young]] was the prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ.]] ...all''' was influential in the early days of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. He was one of the original [[Quorum
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• John W. Taylor
  ...of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], often mistakenly called the "Mormon Church." Although John Sr. was the president and prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ, the family was not prosperous, so John W. didn't receive a
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• Marcos A. Aidukaitis
  ...rtuguese would not be available for years and anything published about the Church was always negative. ...t, even though he had vices ... his wife wasn't interested ... he joined a Church that didn't exist (in Brazil). I love my father for having the courage to d
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• Moses Thatcher
  ==Church Leadership== ...City of Mexico, enquiring about the principles of the gospel, some of the Church publications were sent him as early as the autumn of 1878, and through thes
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• Orson F. Whitney
  ...Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] (sometimes called the Mormon Church) from April 9, [[1906]] until his death. ...n was married in secret to [[Joseph Smith, Jr.]], the first prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ, in May 1843, when she was 14 years old. After Smith's deat
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• Marion D. Hanks
  ...953, at the age of 31. He served for nearly forty years as a leader in the Church. His service included callings in the [[Presidency of the Seventy|Presidenc ...e served for a number of years as military relations representative of the Church.
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• Convert Retention
  ...accepting Christ is insufficient, and a new [[Conversion|convert]] to the Church of Jesus Christ must remain active in his local congregation and work towar ...has led to problems of convert retention as people joined faster than the Church could absorb them. In the October [[General Conference]] in 1997, President
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• Service Missionaries
  ...selyting missionaries. They go over the whole world helping members of the Church and non-members. Part-time service can be as little as eight hours a week a Service Missionaries are much in demand and there can never be too many. The Church encourages all retired couples to serve full- or part-time missions.
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• Atlanta Georgia Temple
  ...a Temple''' is the 21st operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. The [[First Presidency]] of the Church announced the building of the Atlanta Georgia Temple on April 2, 1980. It w
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• Gardens of Temple Square
  ...d the areas surrounding the headquarters of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. The area incorporates plazas. In 202 The block of Main Street, known as Main Street Plaza, was purchased by the Church from Salt Lake City in 2000 and features a large reflecting pool that will
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• Gifford Nielsen
  ...' is a [[General Authority]] [[Seventy]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. In the Saturday morning session of g ==Service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints==
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• Dieter F. Uchtdorf
  [[Category:First Presidency]][[Category: Apostles]][[Category: Church Leaders: Current]][[Category:Presidents of the Seventy]][[Category:German Latter-da ...F. Uchtdorf]] is a [[General Authority]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. He served in the First Quorum of the
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• Extermination Order
  ...r had reached Missourians] in which some seventeen innocent members of the Church were brutally shot to death and fourteen others wounded by more than two hu ...showed it to [[Joseph Smith]]. The terms of surrender were four—(1) The leaders of the Mormons were to be taken into custody; (2) the personal property of
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• Constitution of the United States
  ...nited States''' of America is considered by [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] to be an inspired document. The [[Fo ...i 21:4). This, so that the Book of Mormon could come forth and the Lord's church be established. "And for this purpose have I established the Constitution o
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• International Area Organization Advisers
  ...lso call women to serve in this capacity.”[https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders-and-ministry/2021-03-17/area-organization-advisers-relief-society-young-wom ...org/article/new-international-area-organization-advisers-strengthen-global-church] They will serve under the direction of the area presidencies for three to
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• Regional Representative
  ...of the Twelve, was a priesthood calling in [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] between 1968 and 1995. ...th the work of overseeing and setting in order an ever-growing, world-wide Church. Thus in the General Conference of April 1941, Assistants to the Twelve wer
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• Provident Living
  ...rch Welfare Program|welfare services]], and other services provided by the Church. ...torage and Emergency Preparedness, Caring for Others, and Helps for Church Leaders.
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• Abortion
  ...un.jpg|thumb|right|300px|alt=Mormon Family]][http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] teaches that the [[Proclamation to th ...arious medical studies and in light of the teachings of the leaders of the Church” [http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM10000
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• Creationism in Mormonism
  ...other [[Christian|Christians]], members of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] (sometimes called Mormons) believe th ...s was an article by the prophet, Joseph F. Smith in 1910, printed in the [[Church Magazines|Improvement Era]] stating, "Whether the mortal bodies of man evol
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• Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple
  ...a Temple''' is the 23rd operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...sionary work, and in 1954 the Church began publishing a [[Liahona Magazine|Church magazine]] in Tongan.
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• William E. McLellin
  ...he was ordained a high priest by [[Oliver Cowdery]] at a conference of the Church. ...Christ of Latter-day Saints] (often erroneously referred to as the Mormon church) in 1831 from [[David Whitmer]], one of the Three Witnesses of the [[Book o
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• Hugh B. Brown
  ....jpg|frame|Hugh B. Brown, former member of the [[First Presidency]] of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] ...B. Brown''' was a [[General Authority]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], serving in the [[First Presidency]]
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• William W. Phelps
  ...scribe to [[Joseph Smith, Jr.|Joseph Smith]], member of the Literary Firm, church printer, editor, and songwriter. ...blished the ''[[Evening and Morning Star]]''. While working to publish the church's ''Book of Commandments'', a mob of vigilantes destroyed Phelps' home and
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• Joseph and Emma Smith Home
  ...to quench their curiosity about Joseph’s prophetic claims and about the church he led. The Smiths also welcomed boarders. Some long-term guests paid for t ...constant stream of visitors,” said Mark Staker, a master curator in the Church History Department. People, as soon as they arrive to Kirtland, often come
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• Perpetual Education Fund
  ...rence]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] or [[Mormon Church]], President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] announced to the world the establishmen :[W]e face another problem in the Church. We have many missionaries, both young men and young women, who are called
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• Indianapolis Indiana Temple
  ...na. It will be the first temple to be built in Indiana. In early 2011, the Church announced the location of the '''Indianapolis Indiana Temple''': it would b ...nd. The new Latter-day Saint temple will serve 25,000 members in the area. Church membership in Indiana at the time of the announcement was about 42,000. In
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• Jordan River Utah Temple
  ...h Temple''' is the 20th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. The building of the temple was annou ...is the smallest temple district in the world, but the temple is one of the Church's busiest. The temple has a total of 148,236 square feet, six [[Mormon Endo
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• Harare Zimbabwe Temple
  ...the 186th Annual [[General Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], President [[Thomas S. Monson]] annou ...as been an influence in Zimbabwe and the surrounding area since 1930, when Church missionaries from the United States and Europe first began arriving to prea
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• Worthy Member
  ...or her ability, and meets a minimum acceptable standard outlined by Church leaders. ...e recommend is guided by questions composed by the First Presidency of the Church. The questions are standard and universal. The first and overriding questio
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• Blood Atonement
  ...ties]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], or [[Mormon Church]], issued the following statement: ...ry, when rhetorical, emotional oratory was common, some church members and leaders used strong language that included notions of people making restitution for
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• Mormon.org
  ...nstitution, newbies can now hear the gospel personally from members of the Church. ...cial voices is matched with some official responses to questions by church leaders. The blend and diversity of profiling and messaging is intended to open up
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• Mormon Calendar
  ...bers is to repent and be rebaptized, restored into full fellowship. Local leaders expect to help excommunicated members towards this goal. ...arah declined to comment on Hardy's specific situation, but said that "any church discipline is the result of actions not beliefs." Decisions are made at the
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• Mormon Fasting and Fast Offerings
  ...ts] (referred to by many in the world as the [http://www.mormon.org Mormon Church]) one Sunday each month, usually the first Sunday, is designated as a day o ...mon.org/faq/belief-in-jesus-christ/ Jesus Christ], the truthfulness of the Church, of [http://www.prophetjosephsmith.org Joseph Smith's] role as a prophet, a
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• Mormonism: Jesus Christ
  ...addition to the Bible, it could be easy to question whether members of the Church of Jesus Christ believe in Jesus Christ. Confusion over this belief general ...combination of some two or all of those entities. Indeed, the first of the Church’s thirteen articles of faith states:
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• Tattoos
  ...ve dress and presentation standards. One of the trends that members of the Church of Jesus Christ avoid is tattoos. The doctrine behind this stance relates t ...ength of Youth]] pamphlet), the [[First Presidency]] (the president of the church and his two counselors) call tattoos a “disfigurement” and candidly tel
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• Mary N. Cook
  .... Cook, a leader of the Mormon Church|Mary N. Cook, a former leader of the Church of Jesus Christ]] ...hurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] (sometimes known as the Mormon Church) in April, 2008 and was released in April 2013. She had previously served i
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• Johnson Home
  ...important events from the early history of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. The home belonged to John and Elsa Johnson, converts to the Church in the spring of 1831. They bought the 100 acres in 1818 and lived in a log
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• Shay Carl
  ...epreneur living in Idaho. He is a member of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. He was born on 5 March 1980, and he ...]], in the West Indies. When he returned he married a fellow member of the Church, "Katilette" on 3 January 2003 in the [[Idaho Falls Idaho Temple]]. The cou
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• Mormon Endowment
  ...rection and by His authority, in temples of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...comply with the Savior’s prerequisites. Within these holy courts of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, those of God’s children who spiritu
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• Bruce D. Porter
  ...ternational issues of interest to the church. He had been president of the church's Europe East Area, centered in Moscow, Russia, since August 2014 until 201 ...tion to learn the Russian language and tried to teach the doctrines of the church to any Russians he met. The stories that these two men frequently related t
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• Manifesto
  ...s of the Church in general conference, it was sustained unanimously by the Church. ...or during the past year, also that in public discourses the leaders of the Church have taught, encouraged and urged the continuance of the practice of polyga
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• James E. Talmage
  ...Apostles|Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] from 1911 until his death in 1933. Elder Talmage grew up in Hungerford, England. He was baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at age 10 on June 15, [[1873]]. In Au
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• Mormon prophet
  ...also known as the [[Mormon president|president]] of [http://Mormon.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...e, Moses 1:8 [http://scriptures.lds.org/en/moses/1]). The president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a prophet, seer, and revelator.
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• Mesa Arizona Temple
  ...emple''' is the seventh operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. The 113,916 square foot temple is [h ...edicated shortly thereafter on 28 November 1921 by then–President of the Church, [[Heber J. Grant]]. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on 25 April 192
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• Newel K. Whitney
  ...awn to a religious movement that believed in the restoration of Christ’s Church as explained in the Bible. In 1829, Ann recorded an experience: ...in November of 1830. Sidney Gilbert and some of his family also joined the Church.
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• Presiding Bishopric
  ...oral affairs (buildings, properties, commercial corporations, etc.) of the Church, administer programs to assist the poor and needy, and oversee the bishopri ...artridge]] was the first man ordained to the office of bishop in the early Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints on February 4, 1831. This office becam
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• Henry B. Eyring
  ...ry_B_Eyring.jpg|250px|thumb|Henry B. Eyring of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] ...ary 2, 2018, with [[Thomas S. Monson]] as the prophet and president of the Church. Eyring served as the second counselor in the [[First Presidency]] with [[G
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• Moses Lake Washington Temple
  ...the 189th Annual [[General Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], President [[Russell M. Nelson]] anno ...the Moses Lake Washington [[Stake President|Stake presidency]], told the ''Church News'' that the rural farming community has hoped for the temple for a long
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• Preach My Gospel
  ...olved in missionary work. Preach My Gospel guides missionaries and mission leaders in personal and companion study, presenting lessons, and larger missionary ...,” the [[First Presidency]] and [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have issued a second edition, "Preach
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• Far West
  ...he old settlers of Missouri. During that meeting those antagonistic to the Church members (often called anti-Mormons) gave five reasons why they disliked the ...ints must live somewhere away from other Missouri settlements. Because the Church had already bought the land in Ray County, they agreed that this was the be
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• What is Religious Freedom?
  ...ince Martin Luther famously nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittemberg, Germany. ...y ([https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/why-religious-freedom Church Newsroom Article on Religious Freedom]).
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• Jackson County, Missouri
  ...ea for the Latter-day Saints. The following day the Prophet led a group of Church members on the outskirts west of Independence and there designated and dedi ...aints in Jackson County numbered 1,000 to 1,200, with four branches of the Church in Kaw Township and another branch in Blue Township, Jackson County.
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• For the Strength of Youth
  ...the Church and teaches youth how to apply them (Guidebook for Parents and Leaders of Youth [2001], 7). ...rly, the standards of the Church offer a rallying point for youth. Church leaders have often warned members about letting standards slip:
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• Post-Civil War Persecution
  ...amed for its justly famous venue, was instituted by Welsh immigrants. The Church was reorganized following the rigors of the exodus from Nauvoo. The [[Reli ...ces hoped the [[Mormon women|women]] would vote contrary to the men of the Church, but this was not the case. Toward the end of his life, Brigham Young orga
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• Jesse Gause
  ...amed president of the Church in January. Wikipedia suggests that given the Church was beginning to live the Law of Consecration, both Gause and the other cou ...point, Gause disappeared and it is not known what turned him away from the Church. He was excommunicated on December 3, 1832. He did not rejoin his wife Mine
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• Liahona Magazine
  ...-day Saints] announced on August 14, 2020, that effective January 2021 the Church would replace its four current magazines with three global magazines: the ' ...n in different languages.[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-magazines-2021#faq]
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• Quorum
  ...quorum is any group of men or young men in [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] who hold the same [[priesthood]] posi ...First Presidency.[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/inside-church-headquarters-photo-gallery-summary-series-councils][https://www.churchofjes
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• G. Homer Durham
  ...s also an emeritus [[General Authority]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...Woodruff]] (''The Discourses of Wilford Woodruff, Fourth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints'').
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• Emmeline B. Wells
  ...of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], often mistakenly called the Mormon Church. ...the Church, Nauvoo, Illinois. Her first son died, and her husband left the Church and left Emmeline in Nauvoo. Emmeline returned to school teaching and marr
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• Eliza R. Snow
  ...za R. Snow|frame|Eliza R. Snow, 2nd president of the Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ]] ...eonora, that year. Eliza, however, was not as hasty to join the fledgling Church. After much deliberation, Eliza was baptized on April 5, 1835, and moved t
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• Suva Fiji Temple
  ...Suva, Fiji. The '''Suva Fiji Temple''' is the 91st operating temple of the Church, and serves more than 35,000 Latter-day Saints in Fiji, Vanuatu, Kiribati According to the 22 May 1999 edition of the <i>Church News</i>, Elder Monson made the following remarks to those in attendance:
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• Stockholm Sweden Temple
  ...n Temple''' is the 34th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...orsgren from Gavle, who had immigrated to the United States and joined the Church of Jesus Christ. He returned to Gavle in 1850 and baptized his brother Pete
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• Home Teaching
  ...me Teaching program''' was a program established by [http://Mormon.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...s and helping meet their spiritual and temporal needs.[https://www.lds.org/church/news/ministering-to-replace-home-and-visiting-teaching?lang=eng]
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• LDS Sermons
  ...es, members of the congregation take turns teaching each other. Within the Church, when a person speaks to a group of members, their speech or sermon is call ...ng from the scriptures, relating teachings of the prophet and stories from Church history, or by relating personal inspirational experiences that will help o
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• Oakland Pageant
  ...Center on the grounds of the [[Oakland California Temple]]. Unique in the church, the Oakland Pageant was a completely live performance, with full Symphony ...each His Gospel. As the Apostles died or were martyred, the church lost it leaders. The Apostle Paul is depicted telling of a "famine of the words of the Lord
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• Mormon Jerusalem Film Set
  Business is about to boom in Goshen, Utah, population not-quite 900. [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], which has owned a sizeable piece of The Church has accomplished considerable feats of filming in the past, and its newest
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• The Origin of Man
  ...ysical anthropologist and anatomist is quoted as having said, “Religious leaders and men of science have the same ideals; they want to understand and explai ...paragraphs. “For a century this statement has been the touchstone of the Church’s position on evolution, yet the statement has little to say about evolut
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• Krešimir Ćosić
  ...Christ of Latter-day Saints], sometimes casually called the Mormon or LDS Church. ...the LDS church's most celebrated scholars. Ćosić also introduced the LDS Church to Yugoslavia. He translated the Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants
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• Alvin R. Dyer
  ...Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] and served as a member of the church's [[First Presidency]] from 1968 to 1970. ...t was reconstituted in 1976. Dyer is the only person in the history of the church to be ordained to the office of Seventy after having been ordained to the o
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• Frederick Granger Williams
  ...e:Frederick_G._Williams.jpg|alt=Frederick G. Williams, leader in the early Church of Jesus Christ|right|frame]] ...Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], often known as the [[Mormon Church]].
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• Bathsheba W. Smith
  ...iety]], the official women’s auxiliary of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], whose members are sometimes nicknam ...lical apostles filled—special witnesses of Jesus Christ who also led the Church in the absence of Jesus Christ’s mortal presence. He was the youngest of
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• Marlin K. Jensen
  ...itus status at the October 6, 2012, 182nd annual general conference of the Church. ...ntral Area. He was the nineteenth [[Church Historian and Recorder]] of the Church from 2005 to 2012. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlin_Jensen]
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• Gathering
  ...nd the Church as a whole. Gathering started in New York, then moved as the Church moved . . . to Ohio, Missiouri, Illinois, and finally [[Utah]]. ...ral places in the United States. Many converts became great leaders in the Church.
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• Abidjan Cote d’Ivoire Temple
  ...d'Ivoire in 1988 and the first meetinghouses were built in the late 1990s. Church members in Abidjan, the country's largest urban center on the southern Atla ...2, three of the five stakes in Côte d'Ivoire were among the top 25 in the Church in the percentage of adults submitting family names for temple [[Ordinances
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• Anthon H. Lund
  ...hon_H._Lund.jpg|200px|thumb|alt=Anton H. Lund, former leader of the Mormon Church|right]] ...d as a First Counselor to two presidents of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]: [[Joseph F. Smith]] and [[Heber J. G
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• Ezra Taft Benson
  ...thirteenth [[Mormon prophet|president]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] on November 10, 1985. ...enson.jpg|400px|thumb|frame|Ezra Taft Benson, president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1985&ndash;1994]]
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• Restoration
  ..."regarded himself as commissioned by God to bring about ''revival'' in the church; and no opposition, or persecution, or obstacles could prevail against the ==The restoration of Christ's living church==
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• Area Seventy
  ...and to assist the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] in “building up the church and regulating all the affairs” and “preaching and administering the go ...9/what-is-a-general-authority-area-seventy-general-officer-area-presidency-church-organization]
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• Emma Hale Smith
  ...[Joseph Smith]] Jr., the first president of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...n, Emma was asked to put together a [[Emma Smith's Hymnal|hymnal]] for the Church. She fulfilled the Lord's admonition, and the hymnal was printed five years
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• Charles William Penrose
  ...day Saints]. He also served as a member of the [[First Presidency]] of the Church under Presidents [[Joseph F. Smith]] and [[Heber J. Grant]]. ...d the scriptures at the age of 4. When he was 18, he was introduced to the Church and baptized in London on May 14, 1850. He met and married Lucetta Stratfor
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• Martin Harris
  ...s inspired of the Lord and taught of the Spirit that I should not join any Church” (Richard Lloyd Anderson, ''Investigating the Book of Mormon Witnesses'', ...he Saints were to gather. That year, he also helped supervise and finance Church publications. Harris was one of the first to be asked to live the [[Law of
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• Helsinki Finland Temple
  ...ki Finland Temple''' is the 124th temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. The temple was first announced in th Church Relations representative Seija Linnanen, who interacted with the workers on
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• Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple
  ...d'Ivoire in 1988 and the first meetinghouses were built in the late 1990s. Church members in Abidjan, the country's largest urban center on the southern Atla ...2, three of the five stakes in Côte d'Ivoire were among the top 25 in the Church in the percentage of adults submitting family names for temple [[Ordinances
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• Idaho Falls Idaho Temple
  ...Temple''' is the eighth operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...Falls Idaho Temple is rich in pioneer heritage. Many early members of the Church of Jesus Christ were asked to settle in this harsh and barren prairie. But
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• Manhattan New York Temple
  ...Temple''' is the 119th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. It is currently closed for renovatio On August 28, 2023, the [[First Presidency]] of the Church announced that the Manhattan New York Temple would close on March 2, 2024,
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• Vernal Utah Temple
  ...h Temple''' is the 51st operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. On February 13, 1994, the [[First Presidency]] of the Church announced that a temple would be built in Vernal, Utah. The Vernal Temple i
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• Liberty Jail
  ...aints had to leave the state. [[Joseph Smith]] agreed to meet with militia leaders to avoid bloodshed, but was imprisoned and condemned to be shot without a t Joseph Smith and other leaders were held in [[Richmond, Missouri|Richmond]] for two weeks while a trial wa
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• Torleif Knaphus: Mormon Artist
  ...d sculptor whose work was predominantly for [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], of which he was a member. ...School. He studied for three years, and while in Oslo, Knaphus joined the Church of Jesus Christ. His artistic skill earned him a scholarship to study in Ro
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• Endowment House
  While [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] performs [[Mormon Endowment|endowment ...is, was used to confer the first temple ordinances on a few leaders of the Church (nine men including Brigham Young)[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/stud
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• Stand Strong against the Wiles of the World
  :President of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] ...he-world?lang=eng talk] is courtesy of [http://churchofjesuschrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints].
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• Woman's Exponent
  ...ition that her time spent on the newspaper be considered a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ. ...ay Saint women. It also provided reports on other organizations within the Church.
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• Sidney Gilbert
  '''Algernon Sidney Gilbert''' was a leader in [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] in the early days of the [[restoratio ...n December of 1832 Gilbert wrote a letter to Kirtland that offended church leaders. In January, [[Orson Hyde]] and [[Hyrum Smith]] replied on behalf of a conf
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• Settlements in Mexico
  ...or the practice of [[polygamy]]. Leaders of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] also saw colonization as a window for ...righam Young had died in 1880 and [[John Taylor]] was now president of the Church.
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• Mormonism and Christianity
  ...council of bishops. The creed was affirmed in 1974 by a group of religious leaders from around the world and resulted in a document called "The Lausanne Coven ...ascension to heaven--that is, through revelation--He continues to lead His church today, through the prophet [[Thomas S. Monson]] and the twelve apostles.
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• Mormons and the Supreme Court Ruling on DOMA and Prop 8
  ...Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], often inadvertently called the Mormon Church, is against same-sex marriage, but is for other gay rights.''' ...ist of Latter-day Saints &mdash; sometimes inadvertently called the Mormon Church &mdash; issued this statement following the court decisions:
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• Hill Cumorah Pageant
  [[Image:Cumorah_Pageant.jpg|frame|The Hill Cumorah Pageant, sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Intellectual Reserve]] ...COVID-19 pandemic, the last pageant was postponed until 2021. However, the Church announced that instead of a final pageant, the 2019 Hill Cumorah Pageant wi
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• Stake President
  ...d [[branch]]es. It is roughly analogous to a diocese in the Roman Catholic church. The leader who presides over the stake is called a ''stake president.'' ...unselors) constitute the ''stake presidency.'' As with all officers in the Church, members of the stake presidency must be sustained by the vote of the membe
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• Jared Garrett: Mormon Author
  ...entology splinter cult, and now a member of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. He teaches groups about overcoming t ...as drawn to the teachings that human beings had chosen evil over good. The leaders of his preferred new religious group taught that the only way to move forwa
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• John R. Winder
  ...hn Rex Winder''' was a General Authority of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], having served as both Second Counsel ...helped modernize the political system in the territory, changing it from a church-dominated system to a two-party system similar to the national political sy
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• Belém Brazil Temple
  ...16, [[Thomas S. Monson]], then-president of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], stood at the [[Conference Center]] p ...approximately 60 miles upriver from the Atlantic Ocean in northern Brazil. Church membership in the city has grown substantially in recent years. There are f
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• Snowflake Arizona Temple
  ...Temple''' is the 108th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...ake|William Jordan Flake]] and [[Erastus Snow]], two of the Church's early leaders who helped supervise colonization of the area.
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• Mormonism cult
  ...or "adoration." By this definition, almost all religions, including [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], exhibit at least some characteristi ...embers of the Church of Jesus Christ would embrace the term. Certainly the Church is a community of religious worship and ritual, and clearly it formally exp
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• Paradise
  ...s Christ of Latter-day Saints]—sometimes inadvertently called the Mormon Church—teaches that paradise is that part of the [[Spirit World|spirit world]] i ...arth, Heavenly Father’s spirit children lived with Him in heaven. In the Church of Jesus Christ, this is sometimes called the [[Pre-Mortal Life|premortal l
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• Brewsterites
  ...rewster, was one of many schismatic sects of [http://comeuntochist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...f_Christ_(Brewsterite)] In the Springfield, Illinois, organization of this church, Hazen Aldrich was appointed first president. James C. Brewster and James G
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• Dean M. Davies
  ...Myron Davies''' was a General Authority of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. He was sustained as a General Author ...onstruction. As a member of the Presiding Bishopric, he helped oversee the church’s funds and other assets, its humanitarian work, and the purchase of land
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• J. Reuben Clark
  ...ark heeded the call and served nearly thirty years as a counselor to three Church presidents. ...e Albert Smith passed away, and David O. McKay became the president of the Church, J. Reuben Clark was called as President McKay's second counselor in the Fi
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• James E. Faust
  ...07]]. As second counselor, he also was assigned to be vice chairman of the Church Board of Education, on the board of trustees of [[Brigham Young University] ...baptized by [[Joseph Smith]] and ordained as the first bishop the restored Church in [[1831]]. In 1937 he began attending the University of Utah, and in [[19
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• Truman O. Angell
  ...ong with his wife and his mother, he joined [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. Angell served many years as the artchitect for the Church of Jesus Christ. In the fall of 1835 he and his wife moved to Kirtland, Ohi
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• FamilySearch Library
  ...ameset_library.asp FamilySearch Library] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], located in [[Salt Lake City]], Utah, ...h Library Adjacent to Temple Square]]Many people wonder why it is that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is so zealous in doing [[Family Histor
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• Jacob Spori
  ...nty offices. His father-in-law took Jacob’s wife, who had not joined the Church, and their four children away from him. ...aught himself Turkish. He performed the first baptism in Palestine for the Church when he baptized Johan George Grau on August 29, 1886. Besides serving in I
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• David O. McKay
  ...s the ninth [[Mormon prophet|president]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. He served in this position from 1951 ...an education when it was not an important issue to many. He served in the Church’s Sunday School program, where he organized lessons. His teaching style b
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• Luke S. Johnson
  ...known as '''Luke Johnson''' and '''Luke S. Johnson''') was a leader in the church and an original member of [[the Quorum of Twelve Apostles]] from 1835 to 18 ...rmont, to Hiram, Protage county, Ohio. He was connected with the Methodist church for about five years previous to receiving the Gospel. My father was satisf
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• Helvécio Martins
  ...[General Authorities|general authority]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...joined the Church of Jesus Christ in 1972, despite his knowledge that the Church did not then allow members of African descent to hold the [[priesthood]] or
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• Richard G. Scott
  ...of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...while they both served full-time [[Mormon missionaries|missions]] for the Church of Jesus Christ, Richard to Uruguay and Jeanene to the Northwestern United
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• John Henry Smith
  ...Apostles]] and the [[First Presidency]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. == Church service ==
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• Neal A. Maxwell
  [[Category: Church Leaders: Past]][[Category: Apostles]][[Category:Presidents of the Seventy]][[Catego ...of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] from July 1981 until his death in Jul
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• Paul H. Dunn
  ...l H. Dunn''' was a [[General Authority]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. He was sustained to the First Counci ...minary|seminary]] teacher in Los Angeles. He served for several years as a Church [[Institute|institute]] coordinator in Southern California.
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• Larry Richman
  ...help members and leaders become more aware of the availability and use of Church materials. ...t shares ideas about how to use media and other resources published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members. It also share ideas o
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• Mormon Pond
  ...After being taught the gospel, they joined [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. Shortly thereafter, they returned to .../facts-and-statistics/country/iceland] Resulting Icelander converts to the Church were baptized in the Mormon Pond and from 1854 to 1914, they emigrated from
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• Pioneers
  ...endous debt of gratitude to these people. In a sense, even converts to the Church whose ancestors weren't pioneers feel that these pioneers are their own. Th ...ounds. Certainly among them were those who had no or little money, but the Church also attracted a good share of those who left rich farms and estates behind
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• Lubbock Texas Temple
  ...Temple''' is the 109th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...e joins seven other temples in Texas in serving the 385,000 members of the Church of Jesus Christ who live within the state. The Lubbock Temple serves wester
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• Neil L. Andersen
  ...of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. Elder Andersen has been serving as a [[General Authority]] of the Church since [[1993]]. On April 3 in 1993 he was sustained a member of the First [
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• Christmas
  ...into practice. ([https://www.lds.org/topics/christmas Find out more at the Church's official website.]) ...|left|frame|The [[First Presidency]] of the Church of Jesus Cchrist at the Church's annual Christmas Devotional, 2010]]
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• Taylorsville Utah Temple
  ...[General Conference|general conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], President [[Russell M. Nelson]] anno ...saic." She further said, "We have long enjoyed a good partnership with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” she said, “and we look forward t
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• Red Cliffs Utah Temple
  ..., is the [[St. George Utah Temple]] — the oldest operating temple of the Church. ...Nelson also noted that the [[Pioneer Temples|pioneer-era temples]] of the Church would begin to be renovated in the near future. He specifically named the [
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• Young Women General Presidency
  ...of the Lord and the [[First Presidency]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], guide, inspire and oversee the thous ...omen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and their friends, leaders and parents are invited to follow new Facebook and Instagram accounts just
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• Couple Missionaries
  ...hey train local leadership or act as leaders themselves in areas where the Church has only recently been established. They are frequently married couples who ...rt of their responsibility includes training local members to be effective leaders.
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• Clay County
  ...significant location in the early years of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. From approximately June 1834 until 1 ...rcerated in Liberty Jail, which was located in Clay County. In a worldwide Church Educational System fireside, Elder [[Jeffrey R. Holland]] summarized the ev
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• Pocatello Idaho Temple
  ...State’s sixth temple, a state with nearly half a million members of the Church. Other temples are located in [[Boise Idaho Temple|Boise]], [[Idaho Falls I An artist rendering of the Pocatello Idaho Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was released on Thursday, 6 September
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• Urdaneta Philippines Temple
  ...[General Conference|general conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], President [[Thomas S. Monson]] annou The Church often re-aligns [[Mission|missions]] around the world to better facilitate
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• Salvador Brazil Temple
  ...[General Conference|general conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], President [[Russell M. Nelson]] anno ...king of the Salvador Brazil Temple on Saturday, 7 August 2021. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]
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• LDS Gems
  ...cial Website]]An email service, provided by [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] at LDS.org that sends subscribers a p '''LDS Daily News''' - news and press releases from the church<br/>
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• Helmuth Hubener
  ...burg, Germany. Helmuth's mother and grandparents were also members of the Church. His surname comes from his adoptive father. The family was not politically ...of the leaders of H&#252;bener's Mormon congregation, a new convert to the Church, sought to ban Jews from their meetings. There were about 2,000 members in
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• Holy Bible
  ...s that God has given to mankind. Members of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] believe it is the word of God, and th .... Many of the [[LDS Sermons|speeches]] given by leaders and members of the Church of Jesus Christ teach and quote from passages of the Bible. The Book of Mor
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• Ensign College
  Former Church president [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] said the following about the importance of ...s you gain education and proficiency in your chosen field. You belong to a church that teaches the importance of education. You have a mandate from the Lord
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• Ensign Peak
  ...above the valley floor, it was the first summit climbed by leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ after the [[Mormon Pioneers|Pioneers]] entered the valley. ...ll prosper and have peace.’” Young understood that he was to lead the Church members west and that the peak he saw in vision would be a sign that they h
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• Adam-God Theory
  ...by President [[Brigham Young]], the second prophet and President of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. ...felt free to publicly expound upon personal opinions and theories. Church leaders and members have gradually become more careful about remaining within the b
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• New Era Magazine
  ...-day Saints] announced on August 14, 2020, that effective January 2021 the Church would replace its four current magazines with three global magazines: the ' ...n in different languages.[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-magazines-2021#faq]
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• Service
  ...hurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], sometimes called the [[Mormon Church]], believe that in serving others they serve God and become more like Him. ...re, it is vital that we serve each other in the kingdom. The people of the Church need each other’s strength, support, and leadership in a community of bel
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• The Latter-day Saint View of Jesus Christ
  ...ay Saints], sometimes erroneously called the [http://www.mormon.org Mormon Church], worship [[Jesus Christ]] as their Lord and Savior. Latter-day Saints beli The first Article of Faith of the Church of Jesus Christ is “We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son
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• The Power of Covenants
  ...ovenants?lang=eng talk] is courtesy of [http://churchofjesuschrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...nd members, Wenceslao Conde, the president of the Balconcito Branch of the Church in Chincha, immediately set about helping others whose homes were damaged.
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• Adoption
  ...mb|right|300px|alt=Mormon First Presidency]][http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] teaches that the [[Proclamation to th In 1994 the [[First Presidency]] of the Church of Jesus Christ wrote a letter that was read to its members concerning adop
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• Carlos F. Rivas
  ...um of the Seventy and has previously served in many other positions in the Church. ...Salvador. In this capacity, he was involved in the meeting leaders of the church had with Antonio Saca, the president of El Salvador, in early 2006.
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• N. Eldon Tanner
  ...(first name, Nathan) was an [[Apostle]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] from 1962 until his death in 1982. ==Professional and Church Activities==
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• Nairobi Kenya Temple
  ...ion of the 187th annual [[General Conference|general conference]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], President [[Thomas S. Monson]] anno ...Zimbabwe Temple]].<ref>"President Monson Announces Five New Temples," The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 2 Apr. 2017.</ref>
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• Mitt Romney
  ...ential Candidate Mitt Romney|Mitt Romney, U.S. Senator, is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] ...as a [[Mormon missionaries|missionary]] for [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] in France. After his mission he atte
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• Every Member a Missionary
  ...teach. You will be happy if you do so. Everyone that you see come into the Church because of your effort will bring happiness into your lives" (“Inspiratio ...n]], who may turn you down, may later become interested and come into this Church. ... Strange are the ways of the Lord in touching the hearts of people. You
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• Bacolod Philippines Temple
  ...189th Semiannual [[General Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. The Bacolod Philippines Temple will ...nine stakes and four [[District|districts]] on the island. Members of the Church on Negros Island currently travel to the island of Cebu to participate in t
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• Dallin H. Oaks
  ...on March 31, 2018. He serves with [[Russell M. Nelson]], president of the Church, and [[Henry B. Eyring]], second counselor. Oaks and Nelson were both susta ...H-Oaks.jpg|300px|thumb|frame|Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|left]]
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• Main Page
  ...bout [[Latter-day Saints]] from the perspective of faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.</div> *[[:Category:African Americans and Church History|Black Mormons]]
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• Beliefs of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ
  ...sic beliefs of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. These are known in the Church of Jesus Christ as the Articles of Faith and can now be found in scripture. ...y having hands laid on one's head and being confirmed a member of Christ's church.
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• Mormon Yankees
  ...eseret.com/faith/2020/11/23/21594136/missionaries-australia-mormon-yankees-church-jesus-christ-college-basketball-byu-utah-monson] ...easurable amount of good in breaking down prejudice and hatred against the Church.”[https://latterdaysaintmag.com/article-1-11532/]
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• Deseret Gym
  ...ersary of the Deseret Gym, Elder [[Marion D. Hanks]] explained that “the Church had the ambition for its people as individuals that they could grow and dev ...o show its age and the needs of the community were expanding. In 1965, the Church razed the building and completed a new facility one block north of [[Temple
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• God Loveth His Children
  ...ew revelation or doctrinal change, but a continuation of the direction the Church had been going in the past several years. ...ss, nourish their spirits, and "'go forward as do all other members of the Church'" (p. 12). It emphasizes that many Latter-day Saints with same-gender attra
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• George Teasdale Mormon Apostle
  ...tering business. His mother was devoted to the Church of England (Anglican Church), but George could never fully commit himself. However, he did study the s ...This was the first he had ever heard of [http://www.comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. Shortly afterwards, a Latter-day Sai
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• Chieko Okazaki
  ...Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], sometimes called the Mormon Church. Okazaki was also a best-selling author. ...h racism. [http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/52320992-78/okazaki-women-lds-church.html.csp]
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• Mary Ellen W. Smoot
  ...f Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often inadvertently called the Mormon Church. She served from 1997 to 2002. ...n pioneers. Mormon is a nickname sometimes used to describe members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her parents taught their six daughter
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• Linda K. Burton
  ...of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] (frequently called the Mormon or LDS Church). She replaced [[Julie B. Beck]], who had served as president for the past ...d, Craig, who was the president of the Korea Seoul West [[Mission]] of the Church of Jesus Christ. She also taught [[Seminary]] and studied elementary educat
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• Warren Parrish
  '''Warren F. Parrish''' was an early convert to [http://Mormon.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. He was born on January 10, 1803, in In the beginning, Parrish was devoted to the Church and served in positions of responsibility. Parrish served as a missionary t
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• William Law
  ...but was later excommunicated for apostasy. He founded the short-lived True Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which he founded upon the teachings o ...re encouraged to buy and build there, thus helping retire the debts of the Church.
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• George Albert Smith (b. 1817)
  ...o 1871. In 1873 he was appointed and sustained as Trustee-in-Trust for the church, which office he held until his death. ...imball, the elevation of George A. Smith to the second place in the Mormon Church, thus made vacant, was pronounced by the people of his faith an honor worth
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• John Corrill
  ...mon Hancock. After his call to serve in the [[Presiding Bishopric]] of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served a mission to Missouri. He w ...y Saints (Commonly Called Mormons),” he explained why he was leaving the Church. He was excommunicated on March 17, 1839.
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• Dean L. Larsen
  ...'' was an emeritus [[General Authority]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. He was sustained a member of the Fir ...ah Temple]]. He also served as a [[bishop]], high councilor, member of the Church Priesthood Missionary Committee, member of the [[Sunday School]] general bo
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• Monument to Women Memorial Garden
  ...Center in Nauvoo, Illinois, and owned by [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...needed to be replaced’ and was ‘not a credit to Relief Society, to the Church, to the Nauvoo Restoration efforts, or to the great worldwide woman’s mov
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• Mormon Women's Organization
  ...nded in 1847 under the leadership of [[Joseph Smith]], then prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is a worldwide organization that h ...ever faileth.” It is a Christ-centered organization of a Christ-centered church. [[Julie B. Beck]], fifteenth Relief Society general president, said, “Th
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• Adelaide Australia Temple
  ...a Temple''' is the 89th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...istian faith]] in Australia. This rapid growth prompted the leaders of the Church to announce three new temples in Australia: one in [[Melbourne Australia Te
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• Colonia Juarez Chihuahua Mexico Temple
  ...o Temple''' is the 55th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...cred edifice in which to labor for themselves and their forebears,” said Church President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] in his dedicatory prayer for Mexico’s co
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• Mormon Family
  ...n compensate for failure in the home."[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/conference-moment-president-david-o-mckays-timeless-conference-message ...[[Pre-Mortal Life|premortal]] world with a Heavenly Father and Mother who, Church members believe, are the parents of our spirits. There we prepared to come
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• Silvia Henriquez Allred
  ...lt=Silvia H. Allred of the Relief Society General Presidency of the Mormon Church]] ...The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] (sometimes called Mormon Church), called to the position in March of 2007 and released in March 2012. She w
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• Clark G. Gilbert
  ...ce in April 2021, Gilbert was designated to serve as commissioner of the [[Church Educational System]] effective August 2021. ...onsibility for all online certificate and degree programs offered by the [[Church Educational System]] (CES). Gilbert was named to oversee this new organizat
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• Joseph Anderson
  ...on holds the record for the oldest general authority in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ. ...he same year that [[Wilford Woodruff]] was sustained as [[President of the Church]]. Anderson graduated from the Weber Stake Academy (now Weber State Univers
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• H. Verlan Andersen
  ...[General Authorities|general authority]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ==Early Church Callings==
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• John H. Groberg
  ..., 1934) has been a [[General Authority]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] since 1976. ...an Francisco California East Stake, the first Tongan speaking stake of the Church in United States. The North America West Area encompassed California and Ha
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• Edward Partridge
  ...of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] (sometimes referred to as the Mormon Church). He was the first person to hold the prominent position of [[Bishop]] late ...idney Rigdon]]. In the fall of 1830, missionaries from the newly organized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ([[Parley P. Pratt]], [[Oliver Cowdery
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• Amasa M. Lyman
  ...t the Prophet [[Joseph Smith]], only to discover that the main body of the Church had already moved to Ohio by that time. Lyman made his way to Ohio, and to ...Edward Partridge]], was the first [[Bishop]] called to the newly organized Church.
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• LDS Weddings
  ...e sealing. When members are found worthy, and new members have been in the Church for a year, they can go to the temple and have their marriage sealed for al Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who have current temple recommends are
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• Manila Philippines Temple
  ...s Temple''' is the 29th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...eph Fielding Smith]], then of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of the Church of Jesus Christ, dedicated the land in the Philippines for the preaching of
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• Birmingham Alabama Temple
  ...a Temple''' is the 98th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...ch decided that the temple would be built in the suburb of Gardendale. The Church had purchased land in the early 1990s to build a meetinghouse with land to
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• Edward Dube
  ...ember of the First Quorum of the Seventy of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. In April 2024 general conference, he ...trepreneurship at the University of South Africa. He was employed by the [[Church Educational System]] in Africa.
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• Ian S. Ardern
  ...' is a [[General Authority]] [[Seventy]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] and member of the First Quorum of the ...worked as the [[Institute]] director and [[Seminary]] coordinator for the Church Educational System in New Zealand.
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• Gary E. Stevenson
  ...e time of his call, he had been serving as the [[Presiding Bishop]] of the Church, having been called on March 31, 2012. ...l-time [[mission]] to the Japan Fukuoka Mission and has also served in the Church as a high councilor, [[Bishop|bishop]], stake president’s counselor, pres
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• Brigham City Utah Temple
  ...sion of the 179th [[General Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], held on October 3, 2009. ...operty at 250 S. Main St., directly west of and across the street from the church’s [[Box Elder Tabernacle]] at 251 S. Main. It is the 14th temple in Utah.
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• Layton Utah Temple
  ...son]], president and [[Prophet|prophet]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], announced that a temple will be buil ...s the Utah Layton Mission. The property for the temple was acquired by the Church on Friday, 30 March 2018, two days before the temple was announced.
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• Eagle Scout
  ...highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America organization. Young men in [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (in America) are encouraged to parti ...fter all of the requirements for Eagle are completed and it includes other leaders from the scouting program.
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• Missouri Period
  ...st tragic periods in the history both of Mormonism and America. The Mormon Church's experience in Missouri tested the American commitment to free exercise of ...ing of the Church. [[Edward Partridge]] was appointed to stay and lead the Church there, while [[Newel K. Whitney]] replaced him in Kirtland as [[Bishop| bis
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• Boise Idaho Temple
  ...o Temple''' is the 27th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...told that a temple would be built in their area when the membership of the Church increased substantially.
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• Senior Missionaries
  ...ed in suits and ties riding bikes. However, [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] actually sends out several thousand [ ...rt of their responsibility includes training local members to be effective leaders.
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• Relief Society General Presidency
  ...ociety General Presidency''' is called to lead the [[Relief Society]], the Church’s organization for women, which has millions of members worldwide. ...o counsel with other general Church leaders to strengthen the women of the Church and their families.
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• Mormon Miracle Pageant
  ...Saints] and was held near the [[Manti Utah Temple]]. In October 2018, the Church officially announced that the Pageant would discontinue after 2019: ...ildren, youth, individuals and families. The goal of every activity in the Church should be to increase faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and to share His gospe
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• Mormon Newsroom
  ...e comprised of the public, news media, and opinion leaders. Members of the Church are also welcome to use the site. ...ally highlight public initiatives, declare public positions, and emphasize Church messages in a way specifically oriented to the general public.
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• Temple Recommend
  ...s or her faithfulness. The candidate must interview with authorized Church leaders, which include both a member of his or her [[Bishopric|bishopric]] (or bran ...commend is guided by questions composed by the [[First Presidency]] of the Church. The questions are standard and universal. The first and overriding questio
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• A Mormon Discusses Indulgences
  ...e’s Twitter feed won’t result in an indulgence, the ancient (Catholic) church tradition related to the forgiveness of sins that roughly amounts to a “g ...Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] (often inadvertently called the Mormon Church): first, that there is a space between death and final judgment during whi
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• Clarissa S. Williams
  ...e sixth General Relief Society President of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...lief Society president oversees the world-wide women’s auxiliary for the Church.
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• Second Coming
  ...h Smith], has claimed to know when this momentous event will occur. Church leaders encourage members to know the signs of His coming and watch for them, but a Leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ also consistently teach that each person on earth should li
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• Journal of Discourses
  ...n by Church leaders. Most of the members in England did not have access to Church news through any source other than the ''Journal of Discourses''. [[George D. Watt]] was a convert to the Church from England. In 1842 he immigrated to the United States and eventually liv
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• Resources for Those with Disabilities
  ...s.”[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook/38-church-policies-and-guidelines?lang=eng#title_number167] In addition to providing access to Church buildings, leaders of the Church also work to help those hearing impaired participate in the meetings.
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• Mexico City Mexico Temple
  ...o Temple''' is the 26th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...he importation law, as well as importing the materials without tax. Church leaders fasted and prayed and presented their request to the proper government auth
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• Brigham Young Winter Home and Office
  ...Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] settled the Salt Lake Valley, church president [[Brigham Young]] began sending families to settle other areas of ...d members. As both governor of the [[Utah]] territory and president of the Church of Jesus Christ, Brigham Young visited St. George frequently. As he aged, h
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• Brasília Brazil Temple
  .../comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], then-Church president [[Thomas S. Monson]] announced that a temple would be built in Br There are currently nine operating temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Brazil. Those temples are l
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• Feather River California Temple
  ...188th Semiannual [[General Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], President [[Russell M. Nelson]] anno ...ces all cultures and religious beliefs. I look forward to working with the Church to ensure the smooth and efficient processing of this project."
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• Orlando Florida Temple
  ...rch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. The [[First Presidency]] of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced plans to renovate the Or ...ke in the entire South was established in Jacksonville, Florida. Today the Church has blossomed in Florida with more than 168,000 members in the state.
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• Alabang Philippines Temple
  ...Manila area, the [https://www.facebook.com/churchofjesuschristph/ official Church Newsroom Facebook page for the Philippines] stated that the temple would be ==Church Holds Small-Scale Groundbreaking for Alabang Philippines Temple==
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• Priestcraft
  ...em to be true whether this preaching, teaching, or persuasion is done in a church building, in the media, in a discussion among friends, or in any other sett ...form of monetary gain. The great majority who minister in the work of the Church serve in [[calling|callings]] that are temporary. [[Missionaries]], too, a
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• Magnifying One's Calling
  ...are "called" to temporary positions through revelation and inspiration to leaders who have [[stewardship]] over them. Only the calls to the prophet/presiden All members of the Church have callings here upon the earth — some of limited time span and some of
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• Masons and Mormon Temple Rites
  ''Mel Borup Chandler is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ("Mormon"). He currently works in real ...esus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] was organized in 1836, many members and leaders were Masons right up until the end of the Mexican&ndash;American War.
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• Heavenly Father
  ...esus Christ of Latter-day Saints] (sometimes erroneously called the Mormon Church) is very definitive and quite simple in stating our belief concerning God: ...a doctrinal clarification of this belief, which has been canonized in the Church's scriptures:
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• Alonzo A. Hinckley
  ...zo_Hinckley.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Alonzo Arza Hinckley, past apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ]] ...The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], also called the [[Mormon Church]]. Hinckley was born on April 23, 1870, in Cove Fort, Utah, to Ira Nathanie
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• Elaine Cannon
  ...eighth [[Young Women]] general president of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], serving from 1978 to 1984. ...the ''Improvement Era'' created for the youth of the Church. In 1971, the church magazine New Era was launched, which was patterned after the “Era of Yout
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• Louise Y. Robison
  ...entire worldwide organization of women for [[http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], whose members are sometimes called M ...ouise, on May 27, 1866, in Scipio, Utah. Her parents had been asked by the Church of Jesus Christ to move there to help colonize the region. She lived the li
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• Joseph M. Tanner
  ...first missionaries there. He also helped organized the first branch of the Church in Palestine. ...g College in Logan, Utah. He was part of the first group of members of the Church to enroll at Harvard University, where he studied law until he had to retur
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• Sarah Melissa Granger Kimball
  ...rs, and a strong presence in the history of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] for much of the nineteenth century. ...8, in Phelps, New York, to Oliver and Lydia Dibble Granger. She joined the Church and moved with her family to Kirtland, Ohio, in 1833 at age fifteen. While
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• Lawrence E. Corbridge
  ...somewhat different from many young boys his age. In an interview with the Church News, he recalled standing as a teen atop a hill overlooking a valley on hi ...ssionary]] in Argentina, his profession in the law, and his service to the Church. In all, he said, his life is quite ordinary. "You are interviewing a coupl
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• Buddy Youngreen
  ...Latter-day Saints], sometimes casually called the [[Mormon Church]] or LDS Church. ...his family relocated to California in his early childhood. He joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he was 19 and two years later was
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• Patriarch
  ...ses family|Mormon Father Blesses family]]In [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], the term 'patriarch' is used in thre #The prophet leaders of ancient times
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• Gerry Avant: Mormon Journalist
  ...editor. In 1999 she became the first female editor in the history of the ''Church News''. According to the ''Deseret News'': ...iendship. She has also told the heartwarming stories of many rank-and-file Church members.
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• Melvin J. Ballard
  He graduated from Church-owned [[Brigham Young University]] in 1884. In 1896, he married Martha A. J ...Latter-day Saints] on January 7, 1919. He was given responsibility for the church Music Committee and helped to prepare a new hymnbook.
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• Sonie Munson
  [[Image:Sonie-Munson.jpg|200px|thumb|right|frame|Copyright Church Newsroom]] ...rg The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], the first time in the Church’s history. One of those is Army Lt. Col. '''Sonie Munson''', who is media
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• Robert D. Hales
  ...of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...r served in various positions in the Queens, New York, congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ, located some twenty miles from the Hales' home. His parent
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• Kim Clark
  ...following August, he was named Commissioner of [[Church Educational System|Church Education]]. He served until August 1, 2019. He was released on October 5, ...nterrupted his schooling early on to serve a full-time [[mission]] for the Church to Germany. When he returned from his mission, he enrolled at [[Brigham You
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• Richard J. Maynes
  ...''' is an emeritus [[General Authority]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...he call to serve a [http://www.meetmormonmissionaries.com mission] for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Uruguay and Paraguay from 1969 to 1
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• Marriner W. Merrill
  ...member of the Council of Twelve Apostles of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] from 1889 until his death in 1906. He ...principles as they had been revealed. The progress and development of the Church were shown and the persecutions of the Saints were made clear to my underst
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• Gerald Causse
  ...The Presiding Bishopric oversees many of the day-to-day operations of the Church, such as the construction and maintenance of buildings around the world. ...Caussé was born in 1963 in Bordeaux, France, where his parents joined the Church of Jesus Christ when he was six months old. He and his wife, Valérie, were
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• David M. Kennedy
  ...l ambassador of the [[First Presidency]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], a position that was created uniquely ...ublic school and graduated from Weber College, which was then owned by the Church, in 1928. He served a two-year mission to England. Then he earned master's
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• Benjamin de Hoyos
  ...[General Authorities|general authority]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] since 1999. He was granted emeritus s ...as working as a [[CES|seminary]] teacher at Benemerito De Las Americas, an Church-owned prep school in Mexico City, and Evelia was working there as a secreta
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• Bruce R. McConkie
  ...''' (July 29, 1915—April 19, 1985) was an influential [[Apostle]] of the Church. He is remembered by the many doctrinal books he wrote, such as ''[[Mormon ...1978 (after the [[Priesthood]] was given to all worthy male members of the Church).
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• Cochabamba Bolivia Temple
  ...a Temple''' is the 82nd operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...ty years later there are over 110,000 members across the country. In 2022, Church membership in Bolivia is over 217,000.[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist
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• Thomas Bullock
  ...ficantly to the history and organization of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...welve Apostles, which at that time constituted the presiding quorum of the Church.”[https://rsc.byu.edu/salt-lake-city-place-which-god-prepared/thomas-bull
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• Presidency of the Seventy
  ...cy and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. Historically, seven members of the F ...eting, Elder Jensen said he remembers filing into a conference room in the Church Administration Building. There, the Twelve sits in what he described as a h
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• Gila Valley Arizona Temple
  ...t Monson since he was ordained President of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. Gila Valley is known in the Church as the location where beloved prophet [[Spencer W. Kimball]] was raised. Th
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• St. Paul Minnesota Temple
  ...he Minnesota [[Latter-day Saints]], both those first Saints who joined the Church and came to Minnesota in 1847 and all those who have come after. Before the ...e site of a [[Stake Center]], a larger meetinghouse for the members of the Church of Jesus Christ. The temple is situated on a wooded 7.5-acre site. The buil
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• St. Louis Missouri Temple
  ...i Temple''' is the 50th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...ophet [[Joseph Smith]] and other leaders were arrested, the members of the Church of Jesus Christ were forced from their Missouri homes at gunpoint in the mi
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• Mansion House
  ...is, was used to confer the first temple ordinances on a few leaders of the Church on May 4, 1842, and then their wives.)[https://eom.byu.edu/index.php/Endowm ...of Joseph Smith, deeded the house to the [[Community of Christ|Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints]]. Community of Christ operated the ho
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• Houston Texas Temple
  ...s Temple''' is the 97th operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...ples|temple]] in the Houston area. Steve Cook, a member who had helped the Church in purchasing real estate in the past, was asked to help find a site for th
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• Lindon Utah Temple
  ...190th Semiannual [[General Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], President [[Russell M. Nelson]] anno ...ated immediately north of Orem and south of Pleasant Grove in Utah Valley. Church members in Lindon currently belong to the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple [[Te
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