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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the 2019 theme for their youth programs. The theme is used to “provide opportunities for youth worldwide to learn about, study, internalize and apply the principles taught in the scripture. Youth are encouraged to memorize the scripture, study its doctrine, and act on the principles learned throughout the year.” The …

On Sunday, a former bishop for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints attracted media attention when he and other like-minded members went on a hunger strike. Sam Young, the founder of ProtectLDSChildren.org, started the campaign in 2017 when we learned his granddaughter had been asked sexually explicit questions in her youth interviews with her church leaders. The goal of …

In a new video series, Sister Reyna Aburto of the General Relief Society Presidency shares her life story as a testimony of hope even in the darkest of times. In part one, we follow Reyna as she lives through the devastating earthquake that hit Nicaragua in 1972 and the loss of her brother.   In part two, Reyna describes the …

In a statement released to Desert News, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints addressed Dan Reynold’s upcoming LoveLoud Festival in Utah. “We remain committed to support community efforts throughout the world to prevent suicide, bullying and homelessness,” the statement read. “Every young person should feel loved and cared for in their families, their communities and their congregations. We …

Elder Jack N. Gerard, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced expanded collaboration between the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Church at the organization’s 109th annual national meetings held in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday evening, July 15, 2018. “Local members of each organization are cosponsoring an education and employment …

Sister Reyna Aburto, second counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, will be featured in a new Mormon message to be released July 19, 2018. The three-part video series will be focused on surviving and finding hope when we face the most difficult challenges of our lives. According to description, “A series of significant moments throughout her life led Reyna …

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints addressed an audience at the Royal Institute of International Affairs in London, England this week. In his speech, entitled “Investing in our Future with Faith,” he called on non-governmental organizations (NGOs), governments, and faith groups to refocus their efforts when …

Filming wrapped near Springville, Utah, for the second season of the Book of Mormon live-action video series. The multi-year project is being produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to bring the stories of ancient-American civilization to life and share the teachings of Jesus Christ. The first season has yet to be released. Elder LeGrand R. Curtis Jr. of …

In an ongoing effort to help prevent suicide, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released a series of hopeful videos — several of which come from Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles — that encourage Latter-day Saints to listen to and love those considering suicide.   Elder Renlund encourages Latter-day Saints to …

UPDATE: The Church has released an entire video series on the subject of suicide, of which this video is just one. Watch all of the videos and learn more here. Elder Dale G. Renlund released a powerful video today discussing suicide. He shared more thoughts alongside the video: “Likely everyone knows and loves someone who has experienced suicidal thoughts, attempted suicide, …