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

Frances B. 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.

Commemoration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee

In a letter to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II the European Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints outlined the remarkable community service contributions of thousands of church members during the historic Diamond Jubilee Year.

Brian Adam MSP passes away

Brian Adam MSP passed away on Thursday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He represented the Aberdeen Donside constituency in the Scottish Parliament and was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a member of the Bridge of Don congregation in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Commuters reaction to I'm a Mormon campaign

Recently, reporters went to Charing Cross station to get first hand reactions from local commuters to the Church's "I'm a Mormon" advert program. Here's what they had to say...

FamilySearch.org Redesign Includes Shareable Photo, Story Options

Digital technologies have progressively made family history work easier and more accessible. A new version of FamilySearch.org, which launched today, makes family history research more interactive and conveniently collaborative, with added social media, photo and story elements that create a more personal family history experience for each user.

VIDEO: A Day in the Life of a Mormon Missionary in London

Four Mormon missionaries. Two young women and two young men with one assignment they have in common, to share the message of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Hazel Hammond receives Imperial Service Medal

Hazel Hammond, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the St. Albans, Hertfordshire area, was recently awarded the Imperial Service Medal, a prestigious honour given to civil servants deemed worthy through having contributed long, zealous and meritorious service.

April 2013 - World Report

The World Report is a semiannual report of news events around the world pertaining to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon).

“I’m a Mormon” Integrated Media Campaign launches in UK and Ireland in response to increased interest in faith

“There is a great amount of interest in Mormons right now in the UK and Ireland,” said Church leader Elder Clifford Herbertson. “People are asking the question, ‘Who are the Mormons?’ and when people are asking questions, we want to be here to provide them with the answers of how and why we follow Jesus Christ.”

Church’s 183rd Annual General Conference Approaches

More than 100,000 Church members, friends and invited guests are expected to attend the 183rd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Millions more will watch or listen to conference via television, radio, satellite and Internet broadcasts.

New videos that answer topical questions

A series of videos has been created that provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions members of the Church face.

Mormons gather for worldwide conference

The time has come once again for members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to listen to the voices of modern prophets and apostles. The 183rd Annual General Conference of the Church will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7, 2013.

Civic Leaders visit Bracknell conference

Bracknell's town’s mayor and Sandhurst deputy mayor attended the local annual conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Bracknell area.  Around 200 guests attended the event on Sunday, March 24, which was themed ‘Never suppress a generous thought’.  Madam Mayor of Bracknell Town, Councillor Shelagh Pile, and Deputy Mayor of Sandhurst, Councillor Michael Brossard, listened as Bishop Neil Loffhagen addressed a packed congregation.

National Church Leaders attend Muslim Council of Britain dinner

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were recently honoured to attend the fourth annual Muslim Leadership Dinner held by the Muslim Council of Britain to celebrate the contribution of Muslim charities in the United Kingdom to international developments.

New Church Website Will Help Chinese Nationals, Church Leaders Around the World

A new website is being launched that is designed specifically for those from the People’s Republic of China who have joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while living in other nations of the world.

Olympia Welcomes FamilySearch

FamilySearch workers recently welcomed visitors to the “Who Do You Think You Are?” exhibition held at London’s Olympia, offering expert advice on how to start one’s own family history search.  The nonprofit online genealogical centre provided forty consultants to work the event, helping participants receive the guidance needed in finding long lost relatives.  At times the FamilySearch exhibit generated a three hour wait for assistance due to its popularity. Staff from the London Regional Family History library, temporarily located in the National Archives in Kew, were also on hand to support the demanding interest in family history.

First Presidency Offers “Warmest Wishes” to Newly-Elected Pope Francis

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement Wednesday: On behalf of the leadership and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we extend our warmest wishes to His Holiness Pope Francis and pray he will feel the peace of the Lord as he serves as pontiff of the Catholic Church.

The British Pageant 2013

The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve have authorised the first official Church Pageant in Britain to take place from 31 July to 10 August 2013 in the grounds of the Preston Temple.

Elder Jeffrey R Holland visits Europe

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland – a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, which is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ second-highest presiding body – recently paid a visit to several European countries.

Concert raises funds for homeless charity in Winchester 

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Winchester, Hampshire, congregation recently held a musical concert to benefit The Winchester Churches Nightshelter. The homeless  charity opened in 1988 and supports approximately 200 individuals each year.

Gloucester Members Donate to Food Bank

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Yate, South Gloucestershire, area took on the challenge in 2012 to aid the local food bank in its effort to help families in need.  

Hann Family

CBBC wanted to tell the story of a large family from the perspective of the children: “As their Mormon faith is a big part of who they are, we are keen for the children to share what their faith means to them as children, how they practice this and how it affects them. We will also be following the family during an exciting period in their lives, as their eldest daughter, Rachel gets married and leaves home. This will be a wonderful journey to follow as the family prepares for the big day, and we will see the whole family celebrate in church”

Wrapping up a Generous Donation

Members and friends of the Oxford Wards, Reading Stake, volunteered a phenomenal 350 hours, to help raise £3640 for the Children's Critical Care Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Dumfriesshire and Stewartry Women’s Aid

Since 2000, women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Dumfries, Edinburgh area have aided the Dumfriesshire and Stewartry Women’s Aid with contributions of toys, clothing, hygiene packs, food hampers and various other items.

Carl Ryan Honoured

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital recently honoured Carl Ryan, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Norwich Ward, for two years of outstanding service to the hospital’s restaurant.

Concert Supports Local Hospice, Julia's House

On a recent tour through Julia's House, a unique non-denominational children's hospice, Poole Church leader, John Crew, with MP Tobias Ellwood, and family, were delighted to present a cheque for nearly £1500 to the CEO, Martin Edwards.  Tobias Ellwood is the Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East and Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Europe Minister.

Manchester Dignitaries attend Concert in aid of Local Charities

Local dignitaries recently joined members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, to take part in a Christmas concert that benefited community charities.

The Holocaust Memorial Commemoration

The Mayor of Kettering, Councillor James Hakewill, invited representatives from the Kettering congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to attend the annual Holocaust Memorial Commemoration at the Council chamber with this year’s theme of ‘Build a Bridge’. 

Witham Member receives British Empire Medal

Valerie Ahern, from Witham, Essex was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen's New Year Honours List for services in her local community as chairwoman for the Templars Estate Resident's Association. Valerie lives on the Templars Estate and was given the award for her work for the tenants.

Dundee singers  raise monies for Lord Provost's Charitable Fund

Members of the Dundee, Scotland area filled the Overgate Shopping Centre with music as they performed various songs to raise funds for children’s charities.  The choir of 30 members, including many serving full-time missions and choir members from the local congregations in Bingham Terrace and Liff Road, were invited to sing by the Lord Provost.

Volunteers Index One Million Names in One Year

Online family history searches are becoming easier today than ever, with just the click of a button. But who is responsible for uploading the facts that make searching online for information about great-great granddad possible? In part, volunteers.  Volunteers like the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Chorley, Lancashire, area who took on the lofty goal of indexing 1,000,000 names in a year.

Church leaders meet  with  'Muslim Aid' International Relief Organisation

National Church leaders, Elder Clifford T Herbertson and Rowland and Barbara Elvidge, met with key leaders of Muslim Aid, an international relief and development organisation at their international headquarters in London.

Shadow Justice Secretary attends Wandsworth Concert

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Wandsworth, London, area recently celebrated the holiday season with a concert that featured the attendance of local government dignitaries.  The Right Honourable Sadiq Khan, Shadow Justice Secretary and MP for Tooting, London, and Councillor Adrian Knowles, Mayor of Wandsworth, were special invited guests with the 150 members and friends who attended this musical tribute.

Rebekah donates hair to charity

Rebekah MacDonald, aged 5 years, of the Dunfermline congregation in Dundee Scotland , always dreamed of having Rapunzel hair, but recently chose to have 15 inches of her hair cut off for charity. Her hair was donated to 'The Little Princess Trust', an organisation that provides real-hair wigs, at no cost to children, who suffer hair loss due to illnesses such as cancer.

Coventry Concert provides toys for local children

Hundreds of members of the Coventry area gathered to celebrate this years’ Christmas season at an annual carol concert in a very special way. The event, now in its eleventh year, was organized to not only mark the start of the Christmas period but to collect toys that could be distributed by the Rotary Club of Coventry Phoenix and Coventry Social Services as gifts to children in the local area who may otherwise go without.

Original show 'Redemption' in Celebration of 30th anniversary

The congregations of the Poole, Dorset area of the Church celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2012. To mark this occasion, local Church leaders proposed that a special show be produced to utilise all the talent of the members into one substantial production. This show, ‘Redemption’, raised £2700 through ticket sales and donations for the Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal in November.  The Church supported this appeal nationally for the first time this year involving congregations all around the UK in collecting, supporting and raising funds through organized events for the RBL.

Harrogate Homeless receive Donations from Mormon Women

The Harrogate Homeless Project was the grateful recipient of donations by the women of the Harrogate congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Lynn Purser, the Women’s leader of the Relief Society Organisation, one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations in the world, with a membership of 4.5 million, presented 50 bags of donated items, which included toiletries and other essential items.  These bags were given to the charity to hand onto the homeless who are sleeping rough on the streets of Harrogate.

Live Nativity raises Funds for Hereford MS Centre

£500 was raised for the Hereford MS Therapy Centre from members of the Hereford congregation, singing carols and providing a Nativity display with real animals - a live Nativity.

Young Girls Donate craft kits to Local Hospital

Teenage girls of the Kettering congregation aged between 12 - 18 years put together 80 different handmade craft kits for children at the local Kettering General Hospital.  The kits enable children patients to participate in activities whilst receiving treatment on the children's ward and included fly catchers, mobiles, puzzles, puppets etc.

Mayor of Kettering attends Popular Christmas Concert

The Mayor of Kettering, Councillor James Hakewill, and his wife the Mayoress, attended the Kettering congregation’s annual Christmas Concert with an audience of around 200. The enthusiastic mixed age choir of around 35 members in the East Midlands area performed  an evening of spiritual and festive songs for the Christmas season.

Christmas Boxes for Samaritan's Purse

Over a period of four months the women of the Wandsworth area, South London, demonstrated their commitment to serving others by purchasing a range of items to be donated to children abroad.  This service project was undertaken in aid of Samaritan’s Purse, the charity that runs Operation Christmas Child. 

New Church Website on Same-Sex Attraction Offers Love, Understanding and Hope

In an effort to encourage understanding and civil conversation about same-sex attraction, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has launched the website “Love One Another: A Discussion on Same-Sex Attraction” (www.mormonsandgays.org). It features a number of videos from people who share real experiences from their own perspectives on a sensitive and sometimes emotionally charged topic.

First Presidency Christmas Devotional Sets Tone for the Season: "Focus on Jesus Christ"

The true joy of Christmas comes when we focus on Jesus Christ, said Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Wandsworth give Service to the Royal British Legion

Members of the Wandsworth area, in South London, responded positively to the encouragement of Church Leaders to become involved in serving our local community.  On this occasion they took up the challenge of selling poppies on half of the Royal British Legion (RBL).  The RBL is a charitable organisation that was established more than 90 years ago.  The Poppy Appeal is a significant part of its work that raises funds to support current and former service personnel and their families in a variety of ways, such as offering financial and welfare assistance.

Aberdeen Women offer Compassionate Service

The 2012 Christmas Appeal by the Aberdeen Cyrenians charity prompted the women in the Bridge of Don congregation of the Aberdeen area, over a three month period, to knit or donate scarves, gloves, and socks, and provide toiletries, bars of chocolate and other sweets.

Mormons Do Not Practice Polygamy

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints discontinued the practice of polygamy in 1890 and has absolutely no affiliation with a polygamous group in Texas calling itself the “Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints”.

The Evil of Child Abuse

The abuse of a child awakens in us an intensity and breadth of emotion that is beyond adequate expression. Perhaps this crime moves us so personally because we remember what it was like to hold our own children for the first time — the overwhelming feeling of love and the deepest parental instinct to nourish, teach and protect. It is shocking, almost inconceivable, that someone would hurt a child. It is the ultimate form of betrayal.

Bedford Mormons Come to the Rescue of Poppy Day Appeal

Members of the Bedford congregation rallied to a call for help from the local Royal British Legion for poppy appeal collectors at a local store in the week leading up to Remembrance Sunday.  During the first year of official national support for the annual Poppy Day Appeal from members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints help was given by mormons in the Northampton area who donated time to give service.

Edinburgh Congregations mark Remembrance Week

To show their respect for the men and women who gave their lives in protecting Great Britain over the years, the members of the Edinburgh Scotland region have been anxiously engaged in acts of service, culminating with the participation of the laying of wreaths on behalf of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the cenotaphs in the various cities, towns and villages dotted around the region.

President Uchtdorf receives National German Award

Praised as a great community leader and aviator, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany during a recent short ceremony at the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City.

The Sunday Times Visits A Mormon Congregation in London

The Sunday Times recently visited a Mormon congregation at their Sunday services in Clapham Common, London. Bishop Chris Cooke, who conducted the congregation’s worship, and Church spokesperson Debbie Twigger, were interviewed for the newspaper’s video feature.   The Sunday Times asked questions about Mormon worship, history, and The Book of Mormon.

Mormon Leaders Congratulate President on Election Win

The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement today: We congratulate President Obama on winning a second term as President of the United States.

Londonderry Congregation Celebrates 50th anniversary 

On Saturday 22 September the Londonderry congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Northern Ireland held a Cultural Evening to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Groundbreaking for the meeting house building.

Local dignitaries attend Aberdeen Conference

Over 300 members from congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Aberdeen area,  Elgin, Inverness and Invergordon in Scotland attended a series of conferences at the Church centre at Anderson Drive, Aberdeen.

Book of Mormon Musical: Church's Official Statement

In response to news media requests, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following statement regarding the Broadway musical entitled The Book of Mormon

Cheltenham Congregations Contribute to Life-saving Scanner

Leaders from the Cheltenham area of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were invited to a Reception by Cobalt, a registered medical charity, as contributors towards a new health, mind and body scanner at the Cheltenham General Hospital. 

Retiree Roger Head runs to Success

Retiree Roger Head from Poole, Dorset, recently competed in the British Masters National Championships in Derby this summer where he achieved not just one medal but two silver medals competing in the 1500 metres in his age group and then repeating the feat in the 800 metres.

President Thomas S Monson: "Germany I love You"

“Deutschland, ich liebe dich” (“Germany, I love you”), President Thomas S. Monson told members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hamburg and smiled at the conclusion of the first of four gatherings during a trip to Germany in October 2012. The worldwide president of the Church visited with the faithful in Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt am Main.

Milton Keynes Mormons raise funds for Local Hospice

Local Mormons from the Milton Keynes, Bletchley and other congregations in the Northampton area of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints raised nearly £1200 for Willen Hospice in Milton Keynes.  The hospice is a registered charity which provides specialist care for people whose illness no longer responds to curative treatment.

182nd Semiannual General Conference Highlights

This past weekend millions of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints (Mormons) from around the world  gathered together to watch and listen to the inspiring words of latter-day prophets.

Church Lowers Missionary Service Age

In a move to expand the opportunities for young members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to serve full-time missions, Church president Thomas S. Monson announced today that, effective immediately, men may now begin serving at age 18 and women at age 19.

Church Announces New Temples in Arizona and Peru

Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced plans to build temples in Tucson, Arizona and Arequipa, Peru today during the morning session of the faith’s 182^st Semiannual General Conference. Exact locations of the temples will be announced at a later date.

182nd General Conference Live Sunday Sessions

Coverage of the 182nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is being streamed live over the internet at LDS.org (Watch general conference live.)

182nd General Conference Live Saturday Sessions

Coverage of the 182nd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is being streamed live over the internet on LDS.org

Latter-day Saints Gather for General Conference

Thousands of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) will gather this Saturday and Sunday at the Conference Centre in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, USA to attend general conference.

Making Hay While the Sun Shone

On Saturday 8th September members from the Farnborough Ward devoted approximately 200 hours, bailing hay at St Michaels Abbey, Farnborough. The Abbey who own a number of fields are planning to turn one of their larger fields into community allotments for the benefit of the local residents, who for some, maybe currently on long waiting lists for the use of council run vegetable patches and this would give them the opportunity that they’ve been seeking.
 

European Mormon youth share faith, fun and fellowship

Youth from 16 countries congregated in eleven different sessions held throughout Europe.  Youngsters attending ‘Especially for Youth’ have the opportunity to learn and grow together while attending study classes, spiritual ‘devotionals’ and informal gatherings. Highlights also include dances, a musical programme, games night, service projects, a variety show and good food.

Mormon Jason Smyth Achieves Double Gold at the Paralympics

Mormon Irish sprinter, Jason Smyth, won double gold medals at the 100 and 200 metres T 13 at the London 2012 Paralympics and is officially 'the fastest paralympian on the earth'.  He set new world records in each of the races and defended his titles from Beijing.  Jason, from Eglington, County Derry, Northern Ireland, won two gold Paralympic medals for Ireland at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, setting world records at the Men's 100 metres T13 and the Men's 200 metres T13, which caused some Irish media to compare his feat at the time to that of Usain Bolt.

BBC Radio 2 features Mormons

Around 7 million people listened to an interview by Radio 2's Jeremy Vine about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Debbie Twigger, a national spokesperson, joined the discussion live on Friday August 31st as the popular lunchtime show focussed on the Mormon faith.

Mormon Paralympian, Jason Smyth, Ready to Defend his Title

While Usain Bolt recently successfully defended his title of 'The fastest man on earth' at the London 2012 Olympics, mormon sprinter, Jason Smyth, will be defending his title at the Paralympics as the fastest paralympian on the earth.  Jason, from Eglington, County Derry, Northern Ireland, won two gold Paralympic medals for Ireland at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, setting world records at the Men's 100 metres T13 and the Men's 200 metres T13, which caused some Irish media to compare his feat to that of Usain Bolt.

Fruits of the Gospel

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is politically neutral.  As a church, we don’t endorse political candidates or get involved in party campaigns.  We do encourage our members to get involved as individuals.  Who they support and who they vote for is a matter for them.  This is their democratic choice.

Church Leaders Meet President of Ireland

Church leaders in Ireland and Great Britain were invited by the new President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, to a Garden Party on Monday July 9th at the official President's residence, Árus an Uachtaráin .

Belfast Northern Ireland Youth Visit Preston Temple

After a year in the planning, the youth from the Belfast Stake had finally arrived at the Preston England Temple near Chorley, fourteen years since the last stake visit.

Young Mormons gather in Denmark for the 'Festinord' conference

A choir of 100 young Christians stood and sang at the feet of Bertel Thorvaldsen’s original Christus statue inside Copenhagen’s Cathedral to witness of their faith in Jesus Christ.

The Church and Its Financial Independence

The growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from a fledgling band of frontier Americans to a global faith that blesses the lives of millions is one of the great religious success stories of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Meet the Olympic Volunteers

Church members from congregations around Great Britain are some of  the Games Makers, the 70,000 volunteers of the Olympic and Paralympic games, so called by Lord Sebastian Coe, Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee who commented that, 'Volunteers can make or break the Games'.

They are using their skills, experience and time to be part of the 'Greatest Show on Earth' in London and at other venues around Great Britain and were chosen from 240,000 applicants.

The volunteers are involved in hundreds of roles from raking the sand to assisting in the press office, from scanning spectator tickets to transporting the athletes and were first used in the London Olympics of 1948.

New Europe Area Presidency

Effective today, Elder José A. Teixeira began his service as the new President of the Europe Area of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Patrick Kearon will serve as First Counselor and Elder Kent F. Richards as Second Counselor. The new area presidency was announced last spring.

175th Anniversary of the First Mormon Missionaries Arriving in Britain

Elder Heber C Kimball and six other missionaries land in Liverpool, England, July 1837.  The first nine baptisms soon take place.  It is not long before the work blossoms.  By 1851, there is a harvest of 34,000 converts in the British Isles (nearly three times more than the American membership at the time).

Faye Norris nominated to be an official Olympic torch bearer

Young mum Faye Norris was given huge applause by the crowds as she carried the Olympic torch as part of the relay team into Frome, Somerset.

Youth Worker Carries the Olympic Torch

With the Olympic Torch Relay making its way around the United Kingdom before arriving at the Olympic Stadium in London on July 27th there is one person who will always remember the day when the torch came to the city of Newcastle upon Tyne.  David Graydon, of the Gateshead Ward, Sunderland England Stake was nominated to be a torch bearer by the young people he works with as a youth worker for Gateshead Youth Council.

The Church and Its Financial Independence

The growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from a fledgling band of frontier Americans to a global faith that blesses the lives of millions is one of the great religious success stories of the 19th and 20th centuries..

Elder Frerich Gorts Attends Launch of the Global Charter of Conscience

Frerich Görts, former undersecretary of the German federal government and currently serving as representative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the European Union institutions, attended the launch of the Global Charter of Conscience. The document reaffirms and supports Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The event, hosted by Finnish MEP Sari Essayah, took place at the European Parliament, in Brussels, on June 21, 2012.

 

175th Anniversary Concert to Celebrate the Church in Great Britain

Following the wettest April to June since records began, with thunder storms forecast, weather forecasters telling us to prepare for a month’s rain in 24 hours, and news bulletins of floods across the country, 7th July arrived with clouds set in a bright blue sky.

New Counsellor for the Edinburgh Stake Presidency

Matthew James Sneddon of the Dalkeith congregation has been called as the Second Counsellor in the Edinburgh Stake Presidency.  President Sneddon, a self-employed facilities maintenance workman, is excited to serve and ready to work hard to build the Church and the individual testimonies of the members in the Edinburgh area.

New Bishop for Alloa Congregation in Edinburgh

Stanley Wilford has been called as the Bishop of the Alloa Ward (congregation) in the Edinburgh Scotland area. Bishop Wilford, a sales and marketing executive, was born and raised in South Africa and had the privilege of serving a mission in the Cape Town South Africa Mission as a young man.

Falkirk member appears on BBC TV's 'The Voice'

For Barbara Bryceland of the Falkirk congregation in the Edinburgh Scotland Stake, music has been a big part of her family life. Since the day of her birth, music resounded in the home. Her father was a wonderful singer and her mother taught her to harmonize. Her musical appreciation has been influenced by legendary singers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, Barbara Streisand and many more.

London Hyde Park Rededication Inspires Hearts: New visitors’ centre is ‘showcase’ to the world

The Hyde Park building, in the heart of London, will be a beacon of light, hope and truth for people from all over the world.  That was the powerful message during rededication services for the British capital’s most prominent Latter-day Saint meetinghouse.

The Rome Italy Temple Construction Site Progresses

Latest photographs of The Rome Italy Temple have been released showing the progress of the construction of the buildings on the Temple site in the Settebagni area of Rome. The Temple is being built on a beautiful 15 acre site which will serve over 23,000 church members living in Italy and in neighbouring countries. The Rome Italy Temple will be the twelfth in Europe and the first in Italy.

Six future missionaries learn to serve

The Church has been calling for better prepared missionaries and the Bristol Stake have responded to this call.

A Jubilee Project in South London by the Wandsworth Congregations

As part of the celebration of The Queen's  Diamond Jubilee members of Wandsworth congregations participated in a service project at Stave Hill Ecology Park based in Rotherhithe, South East London.

The Value of the Natural Family: The Case for Marriage

Elder Erich W. Kopischke of the Seventy and president of the Europe Area of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, emphasized the importance of marriage and families in today’s society.

Young Girl waits 4 years to be Baptized

Lauren More is an exceptional young woman.  She waited patiently for four years until her 16th birthday when she could be baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The early morning habits of young people in Oldham

If you ask any teenager about their morning routine, invariably most will begin with getting up at the last possible moment for school or work. Not so, for ten young people from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Oldham.

The Diamond Jubilee – A Trip Down Memory Lane

As we celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, Sister Dorothy Kendall of the Alloa ward in the Edinburgh Scotland Stake can recall the magic, the excitement and the splendour of the occasion that marked the moment of Her Majesty’s coronation.

Hyde Park Open House

Located in the heart of London, the Hyde Park Chapel was briefly closed whilst improvements to the building were made. Now available to the public, the new Visitors’ Centre allows individuals to learn about the history of the Church and purpose of the Gospel through interactive media displays and full-time missionaries.

Bramley resident nominated to board of national charity

Bramley resident, Linda Appleby, of Ganners Way, has been nominated to the national board of trustees of one of the UK’s most active charities, Carers UK, which has more than 12,300 members.

Muriel Cuthbert, wife of Elder Derek A. Cuthbert, dies, aged 85 years

Muriel Olive Mason Cuthbert, wife of the late Elder Derek A. Cuthbert of the Seventy, the first Briton to be called as a General Authority in several generations, passed away peacefully in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 15th 2012.

Mormon congregations give service in honour of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Congregations around the United Kingdom from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) took part in service projects for a National Jubilee Day of Service on Saturday June 2nd.  This day of dedication was to mark the anniversary of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Year of 2012 and to ‘respect her personal example of Christian service which Her Majesty has rendered on behalf of all her peoples.'

President Thomas S. Monson congratulates Her Majesty The Queen on her Diamond Jubilee

A letter of congratulations has been sent by The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Her Majesty The Queen on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee.