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The Church News, also known as LDS Church News, is a weekly tabloid-style addition to the Deseret News and MormonTimes, which is a newspaper based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). This publication is unique as it focuses exclusively on news related to the LDS Church.

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Anaheim California Stake strengthens testimonies of the house of the Lord during ‘Trek to the Temple’

1 day ago | thechurchnews.com | Mary Richards

Members of the Anaheim California Stake walked, ran, biked and drove 7 miles to the site of the Yorba Linda California Temple in a “Trek to the Temple” event. Through the planning, execution and reflection of the Saturday, May 17, event, the stake has seen miracles and increased spiritual momentum, said stake President Scott D. Hicken. “I have learned that we can still do hard things — and that we can expect miracles when the Lord is included in our efforts,” he said.
Ministering and the bishops’ storehouse — including people

2 days ago | thechurchnews.com | Mary Richards

Once, during a leadership conference in North Carolina, an elders quorum president asked for advice on ministering in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, responded, “Love the people and pray for them. The Lord will tell you what to do.”During his remarks that day, President Eyring said ministering to others is a precious gift and opportunity.
Inside the Church’s new hymnbook project, one year later

3 days ago | thechurchnews.com | Mary Richards

In 2018, the First Presidency directed that a new hymnbook be produced. Since May 2024, 37 new hymns have been released in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French, with translations coming in phases in several other languages, with the next batch expected this month.
Brother John G. Bytheway: Step up to the ‘For the Strength of Youth’ guide

3 days ago | thechurchnews.com | John Bytheway

Doing the right things in the right order is very important. For example, “Ready, fire, aim,” could be downright dangerous. “Rinse, repeat, lather” could be embarrassing once you walk out the door. “Open, shake well,” would make a mess. The same is true when it comes to making choices in our spiritual lives. When young people have questions about media standards, dress standards or dating standards, turning them to the“For The Strength of Youth: AGuide for Making Choices,” is Step Three.
Episode 243: The Church’s Hymnbook Committee chair, Steve Schank, on new hymns and joyful singing

3 days ago | thechurchnews.com | Mary Richards |Joel Randall

One year ago, the first batch of new hymns was released for a new hymnbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “Hymns — For Home and Church” is for members to use as part of their worship and gospel study. As more new hymns are released, they can be found on the Church’s website at music.ChurchofJesusChrist.org and the Gospel Library app.
Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson ministers in Indonesia, Sri Lanka

4 days ago | thechurchnews.com | Christine Rappleye

While ministering in Indonesia, Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson met with government and religious leaders, spoke to women during a district conference and visited families. Indonesia is one of the four Asian countries where President Johnson is ministering in May and June, reported ChurchofJesusChrist.org. President Johnson was accompanied by her husband, Brother Doug Johnson, and Elder Michael John U.
BYU Ballroom Dance Company performs for Thai, Cambodian royalty during Southeast Asia tour

4 days ago | thechurchnews.com | Christine Rappleye

The BYU Ballroom Dance Company recently performed in three Southeast Asia countries, including for King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand, and also Preah Reach Botrey Samdech Norodom Arunrasmy, a Cambodian princess, reported the Church’s Hong Kong Newsroom, Thailand Newsroom and Cambodia Newsroom.
Oregon service missionary shares hope while facing stage 4 cancer

4 days ago | thechurchnews.com | Mary Richards

Elder Spencer Blanchard is undergoing chemotherapy treatments for metastatic neuroblastoma stage 4 cancer while he is serving as a service missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from his home in the Oregon Salem Mission. Although some days he cannot leave the house, or even use the stairs without becoming fatigued, he does whatever he can. “I wanted to serve a mission because I wanted to share the light of Christ with others,” he said.
President Nelson to dedicate Syracuse Utah Temple

4 days ago | thechurchnews.com | Joel Randall

The First Presidency has announced that President Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will dedicate the Syracuse Utah Temple on Sunday, June 8. The Prophet will be accompanied by Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Taking place at 4 p.m. MDT, the single dedicatory session will be broadcast to meetinghouses within the temple district. It will also be rebroadcast to meetinghouses in the temple district at 7 p.m. the same day.
What is it like to audition for the Tabernacle Choir? 2 members share their experiences

5 days ago | thechurchnews.com | Christine Rappleye

Blake Erickson says singing in The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square has “always been something that I’ve wanted to do.” And this spring, it came true for Erickson, who sings first tenor. He applied last summer and since then has been progressing through the four-phase audition process, including participating in The Chorale at Temple Square and choir school from January to May.