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Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Latter_Day_Saints/Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints 5 http://www.newsroom.lds.org/images/logo_english.gif http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/ 140 68 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/reaching-out-around-the-world http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/reaching-out-around-the-world SALT LAKE CITY | 3 Nov 2009 | Latter-day Saints believe that giving service to others is a lifestyle based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, who "went about doing good." The desire to serve others crosses cultural boundaries and has been manifested in recent months with stories featured on International Church Web sites. From Brazil and El Salvador to Samoa and Guatemala, members of the Church are reaching out around the world to help those in need. Below are some examples. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/what-you-will-find-when-you-step-inside-a-mormon-chapel http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/what-you-will-find-when-you-step-inside-a-mormon-chapel SALT LAKE CITY | 26 Oct 2009 | Most first-time visitors to a Mormon church building comment on the number of rooms. Many expect to find one large interior space, such as in many other Christian denominations' buildings of worship. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/natalie-cole-and-david-mccullough-to-perform-in-annual-christmas-concert-the-wondrous-gift-of-christmas http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/natalie-cole-and-david-mccullough-to-perform-in-annual-christmas-concert-the-wondrous-gift-of-christmas SALT LAKE CITY | 15 Oct 2009 | Singer, songwriter and performer Natalie Cole and two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough will join the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square for their annual Christmas concerts, titled The Wondrous Gift of Christmas. Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy will conduct the concerts. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/apostle-says-religious-freedom-is-being-threatened http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/apostle-says-religious-freedom-is-being-threatened SALT LAKE CITY | 13 Oct 2009 | An apostle for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said religious freedom is being threatened by societal forces intimidating those with religious points of view from having a voice in the public square. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/the-mormon-ethic-of-civility http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/the-mormon-ethic-of-civility SALT LAKE CITY | 9 Oct 2009 | The political world is astir. Economies are faltering. Public trust is waning. Individuals feel vulnerable. And social cohesion wears thin. Meanwhile, stories of rage and agitation fill our airwaves, streets and town halls. Where are the voices of balance and moderation in these extreme times? Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/from-salt-lake-to-samoa-church-extends-humanitarian-help http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/from-salt-lake-to-samoa-church-extends-humanitarian-help SALT LAKE CITY | 6 Oct 2009 | A chartered cargo plane loaded with relief supplies is on its way to Samoa to aid victims of last week's tsunami. "Dozens of villages were completely destroyed, resulting in hundreds of families losing everything," said Elder James J. Hamula of the Church's First Quorum of the Seventy. Elder Hamula, the first counselor in the Pacific Area Presidency, said this shipment is expected to care for 2,000 people for 3-4 weeks. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/church-update-on-pacific-earthquake-and-tsunami-crisis http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/church-update-on-pacific-earthquake-and-tsunami-crisis SALT LAKE CITY | 2 Oct 2009 | Following the devastating earthquake and resulting tsunami in the central Pacific, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is determining a response from Church headquarters in Salt Lake City while local relief efforts are underway. According to news reports, over 150 people have died in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga. Church reports indicate that 26 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have died. Twenty-two were in Samoa and four were in American Samoa. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/five-new-temples-announced http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/five-new-temples-announced SALT LAKE CITY | 2 Oct 2009 | Plans to build five new temples were announced today by President Thomas S. Monson, worldwide leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, during the Church's 179th Semiannual General Conference in Salt Lake City. With 130 temples currently operating and with another 16 in some phase of planning or construction, these five temples bring the worldwide total to 151. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/thousands-to-attend-179th-semiannual-general-conference http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/thousands-to-attend-179th-semiannual-general-conference SALT LAKE CITY | 2 Oct 2009 | More than 100,000 Church members, friends and invited guests are expected to attend the 179th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with millions more watching or listening to conference proceedings via television, radio, satellite and Internet broadcasts. Five sessions of the conference will be held Saturday and Sunday, 3–4 October 2009, in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/first-time-conference-attendees-speak-of-experience http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/first-time-conference-attendees-speak-of-experience SALT LAKE CITY | 1 Oct 2009 | Regardless of what country they live in, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who journey to Salt Lake City for the semiannual general conference meetings share similar reactions. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/church-report-on-south-pacific-earthquake-tsunami http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/church-report-on-south-pacific-earthquake-tsunami SALT LAKE CITY | 30 Sep 2009 | The Church is assessing the situation in Samoa and the surrounding area following the earthquake and tsunami there. Efforts are underway to determine the Church's humanitarian response including coordination with government and disaster relief organizations. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/church-responds-to-flooding-in-the-philippines http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/church-responds-to-flooding-in-the-philippines SALT LAKE CITY | 28 Sep 2009 | Tropical storm Ketsana struck the Philippines on Saturday, 26 September 2009, triggering the heaviest rainfall in 40 years and causing significant flooding. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is providing food, water, clothing, hygiene items and other relief supplies, which are being purchased locally and distributed to those in the affected region. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/new-harrisville-welfare-services-center-dedicated http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/new-harrisville-welfare-services-center-dedicated HARRISVILLE, Utah | 24 Sep 2009 | Bishop Richard C. Edgley, First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has dedicated a new welfare services center in Harrisville, Utah. The 54,817 square-foot facility will house multiple Church welfare services, including the Deseret Industries and LDS Family Services, as well as Church Distribution Services and a humanitarian service room, which will open in October. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/joseph-smith-papers-second-book-released http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/joseph-smith-papers-second-book-released SALT LAKE CITY | 21 Sep 2009 | Coinciding with the anniversary of Joseph Smith receiving the ancient plates that he would later translate as the Book of Mormon, the second volume of The Joseph Smith Papers was released today. Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was presented one of the first copies by Elder Marlin K. Jensen, Church Historian and Recorder, in a special ceremony in the Church History Library attended by members of the media. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/church-president-speaks-of-opportunities-and-difficulties-for-students http://www.newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/church-president-speaks-of-opportunities-and-difficulties-for-students PROVO, Utah | 17 Sep 2009 | Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke to thousands of Brigham Young University students at the Marriott Center on Tuesday. The 16th president of the Church said he looked forward to the assignment of speaking to the student body, telling them, "What a glorious sight you are."