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Father's Day Video: Remember What It Takes to Be a Good Father

This nondenominational video, which celebrates a father's influence in a child's life, invites viewers to "remember the men who've taught you what it takes to be a good father." Father's Day is celebrated this Sunday, 16 June 2013, in the United States and other countries.

Elder Nelson meets with hundreds of faithful in Germany and Italy

Hundreds of members and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered in two European locations last weekend to be inspired and instructed by a member of the Church’s Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Elder Dallin H. Oaks Honored for Championing Religious Freedom

Speaking to what he termed the most influential audience he's ever addressed on the subject, Elder Dallin H. Oaks, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter­-day Saints, encouraged people of all faiths to unite and “walk shoulder to shoulder on the same path” to strengthen and defend religious freedom (see full transcript).

Elder Ballard addresses thousands of Church members in Europe

Elder M. Russell Ballard, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints visited Stockholm and Paris to minister to local missionaries and Church members.

Family Values Event at UK Parliament:  Former MP Terry Rooney Honoured

The UK Houses of Parliament was the venue on the 16th May for a major event supporting family values, held on behalf of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The Family Values preview luncheon at the House of Lords also honoured former Bradford North MP Terry Rooney for his personal example of family life. 

Swindon Young Men Reach New Heights

Eleven young men aged between 12 to 18 years, with leaders from the Swindon congregation in the Cheltenham area, performed a sponsored walk up Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons to raise money for the SANDS charity. 

Elder Ballard to speak to European Young Single Adults

On June 8, 2013 Elder M. Russell Ballard, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will speak to the European young single adults in Stockholm, Sweden.

Funeral Services for Frances J. Monson Announced

The funeral of Frances J. Monson, wife of Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will be held in the Salt Lake Tabernacle at noon SLC time, on Thursday, 23 May.  The public is invited to the funeral service. There will be no public viewing.

Frances J. Monson, Wife of President Thomas S. Monson, Passes Away

Frances J. Monson, wife of Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away at 6:35 a.m. Friday 17^th May in a Salt Lake City hospital surrounded by family. She had been hospitalized for several weeks and passed away peacefully of causes incident to age. Sister Monson was 85 years old. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Family History Volunteers Reach Billion-Record Milestone

In less than seven years, volunteers have added one billion searchable records to the free family history website provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, FamilySearch.org. FamilySearch indexers reached the milestone Friday, combining the skills of an army of volunteers from 164 countries and territories.