This Week in Latter-days

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  9/12 – Pres. Oaks Goes to Washington 12.09.2026 1t 3min

  Recording Oral Histories — 5 Latter-day Saints Reflect on September 11 Stories of Faith https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/09/11/5-latter-day-saints-reflect-september-11-stories-of-faith/ Related — Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra Remember 9/11 25th Anniversary https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/09/10/tabernacle-choir-orchestra-remember-911-25th-anniversary-music-heal-hope/ Church Commemorates 125th Anniversary in Japan https://www.mormonnews.com/story/church-commemorates-125th-anniversary-in-japan-iqmm President Dallin H. Oaks to Speak at Washington National Cathedral https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-oaks-washington-national-cathedral New Missionary Training Center Presidents and Companions Announced https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/09/11/new-missionary-training-center-presidents-companions-2027/ Elder Dale G. Renlund Offers His Definition of “Real Men” https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/09/04/lds-apostle-dale-renlund-offers/ President Shane Reese: Embrace the Awkward at BYU Devotional https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/09/08/president-shane-reese-says-embrace-the-awkward-at-byu-devotional/ BYU–Hawaii President Kauwe’s First Devotional Address After Cancer Treatments https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/09/09/byu-hawaii-president-kauwe-return-medical-leave-first-devotional/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Salt Lake Temple Open House — Two More Ticket Batches Available https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2026/09/09/salt-lake-temple-open-house-2-more-ticket-batches-available-within-next-month/ Why Are the Salt Lake Temple Murals Gone? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yoS5t-VmO4 Fairview LDS Temple Vandalized Twice During Construction https://www.fox4news.com/news/fairview-lds-temple-vandalized-twice-during-construction Montpelier, Idaho Pioneer Town Welcomes Public to New Temple https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/09/10/montpelier-idaho-pioneer-town-welcomes-public-new-temple/ Utah Supreme Court Wades Into LDS Temple Zoning Battle https://www.sltrib.com/religion/local/2026/09/05/utah-supreme-court-wades-into-lds/ Taylor Frankie Paul Admits to Cheating on ‘Bachelorette’ Winner With Ex Dakota Mortensen https://pagesix.com/2026/09/10/entertainment/taylor-frankie-paul-admits-to-cheating-on-bachelorette-winner-with-ex-dakota-mortensen/ Why Is The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 5
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  9/4 – The “Go Cougars” Episode 05.09.2026 1t 5min
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  8/29 – Elder Humble Bragg 31.08.2026 56min
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  8/22 – It’s Not About The “Mormon” 22.08.2026 1t 6min
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  8/15 – Happy Birthday, Pres. Oaks 15.08.2026 1t 19min
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  8/8 – The Chibota Era 08.08.2026 1t 10min

  News: Meet the new general primary presidency https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/08/05/new-primary-general-presidency-2026-church-of- jesus-christ/ Relief Society gave away some money https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/08/07/relief-society-announces-new-international-aid- donation/ No more Flag Tags https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/04/about-lds-temple-square/ New Videos for upcoming 2 nd hour changes https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/08/03/church-lds-new-schedule-instructional- videos-september-changes/ Alaska temple to be torn down https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2026/08/03/relocated-anchorage-alaska-temple-to-be- dedicated-next-summer/ Mormons in the Media Nija warrior to missionary https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2026/08/06/american-ninja-warrior-season-18-anna- mcarthur-latter-day-saint-mission/ BYU Football and Disney https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2026/08/03/the-former-byu-football-player-cast-in- disney-live-action-moana/ Mormons behaving Badly Don’t disrespect the past https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/07/21/grand-teton-tourist-caught-illegally-climbing-on- famous-mormon-row-building/
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  8/1 – Women Burning Down Our Chapels 01.08.2026 1t 4min
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  7/25 – The Pioneer Day Episode (Singing Included) 25.07.2026 1t 5min

  A Short Stay in Hell – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Short_Stay_in_Hell Gospel Teaching: Strengthening gospel teaching through teacher council meetings – https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/strengthening-gospel-teaching-through-teacher-council-meetings Sunday Class Changes to Connect Home-Centered Gospel Learning with Church Meetings – https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/sunday-class-changes-to-connect-home-centered-gospel-learning-with-church-meetings Grand Marshall President Camille Johnson – https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-camille-johnson-2026-pioneer-day-parade Utah stakes witness miracles while building Days of ’47 parade floats – https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/07/23/utah-stakes-witness-miracles-while-building-days-of-47-parade-floats/ Most sung Pioneer Day Songs – https://hymnstats.joeystanley.com/posts/pioneer_day/ New Provo MTC mural honors the first single sister missionaries – https://www.ldsliving.com/new-provo-mtc-mural-honors-the-first-single-sister-missionaries/s/13348 New hymns emphasize simple Christ-centered truths – https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-hymns-emphasize-simple-christ-centered-truths Volunteers Transform Lives Through Weekly EnglishConnect Classes in England – https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/volunteers-transform-lives-through-weekly-englishconnect-classes-in-englandhttps://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/volunteers-transform-lives-through-weekly-englishconnect-classes-in-england Pull together as families, says Church President Dallin H. Oaks at biennial family reunion – https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/pull-together-as-families-says-church-president-dallin-h-oaks-at-biennial-family-reunion Judge rejects Chubbuck LDS church leader's plea deal that congregation member called “a slap in the face” – https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/judge-rejects-chubbuck-lds-church-leaders-plea-deal-that-congregation-member-called-a-slap-in/article_c6b493ee-e9d1-4374-94f6-dc73e658932e.html LDS leaders hear something else as construction irks rural Las Vegas neighbors – https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/lds-leaders-hear-something-else-as-construction-irks-rural-las-vegas-neighbors/ Three things people—even members—get wrong about Latter-day Saints – https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/07/16/three-things-people-even-members/ Rare prosecution: BYU student’s boyfriend prosecuted for abuse that preceded her suicide – https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/07/18/rare-prosecution-byu-students/ How are global Latter-day Saints doing on mental health? – https://mormonmetrics.com/p/how-are-global-lds-doing-on-mental?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=2746392&post_id=201511827&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=69jb7h&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email Confronting “toxic positivity” in the LDS church – https://exponentii.org/blog/confronting-toxic-positivity-in-the-lds-church/ World Cup celebrates faith – https://www.deseret.com/sports/2026/07/18/world-cup-celebrates-faith/ Reading recession: impacts on faith and spirituality – https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/07/18/reading-recession-impacts-on-faith/ Yesteryear shows how shallow U.S. religion has become – https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/07/19/yesteryear-shows-how-shallow-us/ Influencers are being paid to spread the Mormon church’s gospel – https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-20/influencers-are-being-paid-to-spread-the-mormon-church-s-gospel 45 years ago today (Jul 23, 1981) – First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve announcement – https://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/07/45-years-ago-today-jul-23-1981-thursday.html 75 years ago today (Jul 20, 1951) – Seventies called to fill missionary need during Korean War – https://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/07/75-years-ago-today-jul-20-1951.html 55 years ago today (Jul 17, 1971) – Relief Society dues discontinued and assets turned over to Church – https://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/07/55-years-ago-today-jul-17-1971.html
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  7/18 – 88,500 Missionaries, 1 Swifty Wedding 18.07.2026 1t 7min
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  7/11 – Religious Liberty Fades by 2046 11.07.2026 1t 9min

  1. First Presidency's unified fast — Church News invitation (July 2) https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2026/07/02/invitation-to-unified-fast-for-religious-liberty-on-sunday-july-5/ 2. First Presidency's unified fast — Church News Week in Review (July 5) https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/07/05/week-in-review-first-presidency-invites-all-to-participate-in-a-united-fast/ 3. Andy Reid narrates America250 "Music & the Spoken Word" — Church News (July 5) https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/07/05/tabernacle-choir-orchestra-andy-reid-america-250-music-spoken-word/ 4. Andy Reid "Music & the Spoken Word" — Deseret News (July 5) https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/07/05/what-andy-reid-said-at-music-and-the-spoken-word/ 5. Andy Reid "Music & the Spoken Word" — Church Newsroom (July 5) https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/andy-reid-music-and-the-spoken-word 6. Coeur d'Alene Idaho & Maceió Brazil temple groundbreakings — Church News (July 6) https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2026/07/06/groundbreaking-dates-set-coeur-d-alene-idaho-temple-maceio-brazil-temple/ 7. Coeur d'Alene Idaho Temple groundbreaking — Church Newsroom (July 6) https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-date-for-the-coeur-d-alene-idaho-temple 8. Coeur d'Alene Idaho Temple groundbreaking — KVNU (July 6) https://kvnutalk.com/groundbreaking-date-for-coeur-dalene-idaho-temple-announced/ 9. Kyle McKay / African American spirituals — Salt Lake Tribune via Ground News (July 1) https://ground.news/article/whats-the-right-way-for-latter-day-saints-to-sing-african-american-spirituals 10. Mormon Land podcast (July 8) https://mormonland.podbean.com/ 11. Utah Area Presidency water conservation — Deseret News (July 6) https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/07/06/church-of-jesus-christ-leaders-ask-utah-members-to-conserve-water/ 12. BYU–Baylor AI-on-religion benchmark — Deseret News (July 7) https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/07/07/byu-baylor-researchers-want-ai-to-answer-faith-questions/ 13. Elder Renlund on missionary work — Church News (July 6) https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/07/06/every-member-willing-can-do-something-elder-renlund-love-share-invite-missionary/ 14. Emily Belle Freeman MTC devotional — Church News (July 1) https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/07/01/jesus-christ-meets-people-where-and-as-they-are-president-emily-belle-freeman-missionary-training-center-devotional/ 15. 190-year-old scripture behind the fast — Church News (July 9) https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/07/09/190-year-old-scripture-behind-religious-freedom-fast/ 16. Latter-day Saint religious freedom "evolving" — The Conversation (July 5) https://theconversation.com/v-for-2-centuries-latter-day-saints-have-revered-religious-freedom-but-their-definition-is-evolving-280782 17. Iam Tongi headlining 2026 Utah Area YSA Conference — Church News (July 2) https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/07/02/iam-tongi-announced-concert-headliner-2026-utah-area-ysa-conference/ 18. Church donates equipment to Jamaica hospitals — Church News (July 9) https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/07/09/church-donates-equipment-support-healthcare-jamaica-elder-corbitt/ 19. Latter-day Saint service across South and Central America — Church News (July 9) https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/07/09/south-america-service-lds-members-wheelchairs-blood-drives-animal-care/ 20. Venezuelan Latter-day Saints rebuild after earthquakes — Church News (July 8) https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/07/08/service-faith-in-jesus-christ-lds-venezuelans-after-deadly-earthquakes/ 21. Nauvoo Temple Visitors' Center — ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org news https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/news/articles/ 22. Nauvoo Temple Visitors' Center — Portal SUD (Portuguese) https://portalsud.com.br/newsmith/elder-gong-dedica-novo-centro-de-visitantes-do-templo-de-nauvoo/ 23. Cody Wyoming Temple open house — ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org news https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/news/articles/ 24. Cody Wyoming Temple status page https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/status/ 25. Paul Oscarson obituary — Deseret News (July 7) https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/07/07/paul-oscarson-obituary/ 26. Taylor Frankie Paul enters rehab — Deseret News (July 1) https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2026/07/01/taylor-frankie-paul-checks-into-rehab-as-legal-disputes-continue/ 27. Taylor Frankie Paul sobriety test — Us Weekly (July 7) https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/taylor-frankie-paul-agrees-to-sobriety-test-in-tate-custody-case/ Social Media Conversations 28. Mormon News Update — July 6 episode (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6eKJyR3LYc 29. Mormon News Update — July 8 episode (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o-T8cSpqn8 30. Mormon Stories — "Rasband's Big Claim" (YouTube, July 3) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T57m76bnSW0 31. Tabernacle Choir America250 livestream (YouTube, July 5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocoCury6TsM 32. r/latterdaysaints — "Fast Sunday tomorrow" (Reddit, July 4) https://www.reddit.com/r/latterdaysaints/comments/1unlfva/fast_sunday_tomorrow/ 33. @sltrib on X/Twitter https://x.com/sltrib 34. Church unified-fast post (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/ChurchofJesusChrist/posts/as-part-of-the-united-states-250th-anniversary-observance-members-in-the-united-/1582406823246526/ 35. Church America250 reel (Instagram, July 4) https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaYMCjwBcWF/
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  6/27 – But, Are You Wearing Your Garments? 27.06.2026 1t 3min

  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMQgvXGJUb3/ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2018-12-1400-what-are-temple-garments?lang=eng https://www.reddit.com/r/mormon/comments/1necpuh/new_garment_controversy_i_would_really_like_a/ https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2024/10/24/will-sleeveless-lds-garments-end/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMQgvXGJUb3/ (second occurrence) https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK-morzhWR2/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMQgvXGJUb3/ (in the trailing [[1](...)]) https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-oaks-says-soon-there-will-be-more-missionaries-than-ever https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/06/18/read-summaries-photos-2026-seminar-new-mission-leaders/ https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/statement-earthquakes-venezuela-church-jesus-christ https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/submit-your-testimony-of-christ-for-display-on-temple-square-this-christmas-season https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/milestones-for-the-tulsa-oklahoma-and-victoria-british-columbia-temples https://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/local/man-charged-with-damaging-rexburg-temple-grounds/article_53cebb19-cf04-40ce-81c4-5b29807c8cd6.html https://www.kpbs.org/news/arts-culture/2026/06/24/iconic-san-diego-mormon-temple-opens-for-rare-public-open-house-following-major-renovation https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/video/insights-from-the-apostles-2026?lang=eng&utm_source=saintshq.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=saintshq-i-think-we-ve-misunderstood-patriotism&_bhlid=3c61664f1c9375bb4be33651de30d7d483d4c690 https://www.abc4.com/utah-weather/wildfire/youth-lds-pioneer-trek-iron-fire/ https://idahonews.com/news/local/ex-church-leader-to-plead-guilty-in-child-abuse-case-under-deal-avoiding-sex-offender-registry https://www.abc4.com/news/religion/podcaster-responds-lds-church-trademark-infringement/ https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/06/22/mormon-stories-podcaster-fights/ https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saint-youth-to-worship-celebrate-faith-through-music-experiences https://www.travelandleisure.com/hotels-resorts/why-do-hotel-rooms-have-bibles https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/06/21/where-lds-church-ranks-retention/ https://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/06/35-years-ago-today-jun-24-1991.html https://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/06/60-years-ago-today-jun-22-1966.html  
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  6/20 – Rasband Debunks! 20.06.2026 1t 3min

  1. Are we Christians? Glen Beck called the president, Hegseth removed the Christian designation ? What does it mean to be a Christian? ? A military Chaplin weighs in: https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/06/14/lds-may-be-missing-bigger-issue/ ? Can we all get a long? https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/06/16/dont-be-a-jerk-about-religion-religious- freedom-byu/ 2. Church historian issues an apology https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/06/13/high-level-lds-church-leader/ 3. Elder Rasband speaks to new mission leaders https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/06/18/elder-ronald-a-rasband-debunks- false-narratives-gives-four-truths-seminar-new-mission-leaders/ 4. Fairview Texas – temple, community still grumpy https://www.dallasnews.com/news/faith/article/fairviewspeaks-collincounty-temple 5. Volunteer for the SLC Temple open house https://www.ksl.com/article/51511477/church-of-jesus-christ-opens-application-for-salt- lake-temple-celebration-volunteers MBB 1. Parker Kingston – Update https://www.deseret.com/utah/2026/06/18/case-dismissed-vs-parker-kingston/? 2. Scuffle in the parking lot https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/06/9th-circuit-judge-charged-with-battery-and- injury-to-property-after-heated-clash-in-idaho-falls-parking-lot/?
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  6/13 – Andy Reid: The Coach at Temple Square 13.06.2026 1t 1min

  1. Charlie Bird Wants a Child – https://thecougarchronicle.com/article/charlie-bird-surrogacy-why-children-need-a-mother 2. A new hour-long, gospel workshop video – https://www.abc4.com/news/religion/lds-church-ai-use-god-relationships/ 3. Andy Reid and America 250 – https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/tabernacle-choir-to-mark-us-250th-anniversary 4. Opinion: Moving from a deficit-oriented to a data-driven perspective on Latter-day Saints – https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2026/06/05/from-deficit-oriented-to-data-driven-latter-day-saint-public-discourse/ 5. Latter-day Saints continue to demonstrate uniquely high religiosity, according to a new BYU report – https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/06/05/latter-day-saint-faith-retention-united-states/?shem=rimspwouoe 6. Does LDS culture tolerate members with doubts and questions? – https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/06/08/does-lds-culture-welcome-members/ 7. 12 Dad-approved gifts for Father’s Day – https://www.ldsliving.com/12-dad-approved-gifts-for-fathers-day/s/13283 8. Ground Broken for Springfield Missouri and Missoula Montana Temples – https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-held-for-the-missoula-montana-temple-and-the-springfield-missouri-temple 9. President Christofferson Dedicates the Yorba Linda California Temple – https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-christofferson-dedicates-yorba-linda-california-temple 10. President Uchtdorf Dedicates the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple – https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-uchtdorf-dedicates-the-willamette-valley-oregon-temple 11. Utah State University has received approval to sell land north of the USU Eastern campus in Price to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – https://etvnews.com/articles/community/board-approves-usu-eastern-property-sale-to-lds-church-in-price/ 12. Church of Jesus Christ releases guide for new Sunday meeting schedule – https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/06/11/church-of-jesus-christ-announces-guide-for-new-sunday-schedule/ 13. Remember that purported photo of LDS Church founder Joseph Smith? See who owns it now – https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/06/05/lds-church-acquires-photo-believed/ 14. LDS returned missionary just won two Tony Awards for his adaptation of Schmigadoon – https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2026/06/10/cinco-paul-won-tony-awards-for-work-on-schmigadoon/ 15. Latter-day Saint convert and retired U.S. Marine gears up for 2026 Warrior Games – https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2026/06/11/latter-day-saint-woman-marines-2026-warrior-games/ 16. How the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is helping Americans get Canadian citizenship – https://www.tahlequahdailypress.com/community/faith/how-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-is-helping-americans-get-canadian/collection_41418ca2-833b-5d9a-9207-f5c9923158a0.html 17. Massive food donation by LDS church arrives in Tooele – https://www.tooeleonline.com/articles/news/massive-food-donation-by-lds-church-arrives-in-tooele/ 18. President Uchtdorf Unites Latter-day Saints in Central Europe – https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-uchtdorf-unites-latter-day-saints-in-central-europe 19. What the Church is doing to help after 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines – https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/06/11/church-lds-coordinate-mindanao-earthquake-humanitarian-relief-efforts/ 20. 115 years ago – Jun 9, 1911 – https://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/06/115-years-ago-today-jun-9-1911.html 21. 185 years ago – Jun 4, 1841 – https://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/06/185-years-ago-today-jun-4-1841.html
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  6/6 – News Flash: The Church of Jesus Christ is Actually Christian 07.06.2026 1t 10min
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  5/30 – It’s Constitution Sunday! 30.05.2026 1t 1min
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  5/23 – Brother Banana Baseball 23.05.2026 1t 11min

  Read Story of Henry B. Eyring https://tetonletters.substack.com/p/henry-b-eyring-and-the-hill-that?utm_source=post-email- title&publication_id=8019896&post_id=197980102&utm_campaign=email-post- title&isFreemail=true&r=8cvhhx&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email https://tetonletters.substack.com/p/why-these-letters https://www.byui.edu/radio/local-news/teton-letters-offers-first-hand-accounts-of-the-teton-dam- flood $25 Million dollars to fight hunger https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/05/21/lds-church-announces-25-million/ Funeral for Elder Bassett https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/05/19/elder-w-mark-bassett-funeral-legacy-righteous-light- kindness/ Banana Ball https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/04/09/how-4-latter-day-saint-young-single-adults-live-and- share-their-faith-through-banana-ball/ New video about MTC https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/05/17/new-missionary-training-center-provo-mtc-video/ Osmonds new concert venue https://www.ksl.com/article/51499925/osmond-family-plans-to-build-world-class-concert-venue- at-base-of-provo-canyon? MBB: Police Beat https://universe.byu.edu/police-beat/police-beat-may-4-10
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  5/16 – Keyhole to the Holy of Holies 17.05.2026 1t 7min

  Temple Announced in Otavalo, Ecuador https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-temple-otavalo-ecuador Photo of rarely-seen “Holy of Holies” released by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints https://www.abc4.com/news/religion/lds-church-holy-of-holies/ Related: Salt Lake Temple Square much more “Christ” centered https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/05/15/temple-square-visitors-center-update/ Elder W. Mark Bassett Dies at Age 59 https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-mark-bassett-dies-at-age-59 Latter-day Saint leaders discuss migrant support with leaders of International Organization for Migration https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/05/13/church-of-jesus-christ-migrant-support-international-organization-for-migration-visits-salt-lake-city/ Sunday School General Presidency talks about upcoming Sunday schedule and lesson changes https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/05/14/sunday-school-general-president-and-counselor-on-upcoming-sunday-schedule-changes/ The Mormon church is asking the 10th Circuit to reinstate insurance coverage for a 2018 sexual abuse settlement https://www.courthousenews.com/mormon-church-battles-insurers-over-sex-abuse-settlement-coverage-at-10th-circuit/ Martyrdom Stories Museum reopened https://www.mississippivalleypublishing.com/journalpilot/martyrdom-stories-museum-reopened/article_9fc18f03-ce64-49a5-9d55-4e142e1f4782.html At 93, how healthy is LDS President Dallin H. Oaks? https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/05/09/lds-church-president-dallin-h-oaks/ Mormon horror movies — about the religion or made by believers — are having a moment https://www.kjzz.org/the-show/2026-05-11/mormon-horror-movies-about-the-religion-or-made-by-believers-are-having-a-moment “Trust Me” (Netflix FLDS documentary) https://www.netflix.com/title/81758532 America’s 250th: Defending our Divinely Inspired Declaration? https://bycommonconsent.com/2026/05/14/americas-250th-defending-our-divinely-inspired-declaration/ Thanks to “Mormon Wives,” Dirty Soda Is a National Obsession https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/10/style/dirty-soda-mormon-wives-utah-tiktok.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ilA.fULw.ZAub2rWXrso2&smid=url-share The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is expanding into one of reality television’s founding landmarks of Orange County https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65809832/ Leader of Black LDS group says he fell victim to a racist threat while hiking in Utah https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/05/15/black-lds-genesis-group-leader/ Who Marries Whom? Faith, partners, and who actually marries within their religion https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/who-marries-whom-faith-partners-and?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1561197&post_id=192015699&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=69jb7h&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email Should LDS husbands take a back seat to their wives’ careers? https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/05/10/lds-church-stance-gender-roles-has/ Jana Riess: LDS Church’s post about working moms does indeed clash with past teachings https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/05/11/jana-riess-lds-churchs-post-about/ Kouri Richins sentenced… after family members, lawyers, and Kouri herself get a chance to speak https://www.ksl.com/article/51496745/watch-live-kouri-richins-sentenced-for-murdering-husband-her-sons-say-they-fear-her 150 years ago today (May 13, 1876) – Today in Mormon History https://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/05/150-years-ago-today-may-13-1876.html
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  5/9 – Mother’s Day at Church 09.05.2026 1t 9min

  News: 5 th Sunday and the Constitution https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/05/05/church-provides-discussion-guide- resources-5th-sunday-lesson-religious-freedom/ Sending in letter of support https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/05/08/utah-county-prosecutors-alerted/ New TABCATS Album https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/05/08/tabernacle-choir-orchestra-album-this- new-day-reflection-devotion/ What is 25 minute RS going to look like? https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/what-the-sunday-second-hour-changes-mean- for-relief-society Sewing and Service https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/05/08/sewing-hope-a-service-project- oklahoma-impacts-women-in-uganda/ Updates to the gospel library app https://www.ldsdaily.com/church-lds/new-gospel-library-member-tools-features-help-members- more-effectively-study-and-serve/ Four missionaries at once https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saint-family-in-idaho-prepares-to- send-4-siblings-on-4-missions A new way to get cheap airline tickets https://universe.byu.edu/metro/provo-budget-airlines-offer-in-person-deal-for-cheaper-tickets Mormons in the Media They make music, lots and lots of music https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/2026/05/08/utah-company-amphibious-zoo-music/ Secret Lives update https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/whitney-leavitt-leaving-secret-lives-mormon- wives-cast-1236584517/ Summer Bachelorette? https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/abc-summer-premieres-the-bachelorette-taylor- frankie-paul/ MBB: Police Beat https://universe.byu.edu/police-beat/police-beat-april-27-may-3
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  4/25 – Young Women Names! 25.04.2026 1t 9min
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  4/18 – The Temple Square App 18.04.2026 1t 7min

  News: Temple Square: https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/04/14/see-inside-lds-temple-square/ There is an App for that https://www.ldsdaily.com/church-lds/new-temple-square-app-website-visitors-center/ TABCATS- Taking the show on the Road https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2026/04/14/tabernacle-choir-orchestra-hollywood- bowl-california-tickets-june-2026/ We don’t know if anyone else has a plan, but Emily Belle Freeman does https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/how-young-women-classes-will-be-structured- during-shorter-25-minute-classes Ensign College teams up with Utah Dept of Corrections https://www.deseret.com/utah/2026/04/15/ensign-college-utah-state-prison-graduation/ Prestigious Award for BYU https://www.deseret.com/education/2026/04/14/cosmo-honors-president-oaks-after-he-and-other- byu-presidents-receive-prestigious-award/ What would you put in a time capsule? https://universe.byu.edu/campus/byu-packs-new-time-capsule-with-memorabilia-for-2075- bicentennial Cracking the top 25… https://www.deseret.com/utah/2026/04/13/byu-university-of-utah-law-school-ranking/ A Phoenix rises from the ashes https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/04/15/southern-california-latter-day-saints-find-hope- pacific-palisades-meetinghouse-rededication/ Sports: A fighting Mormon https://www.deseret.com/utah/2026/04/14/lani-daniels-lds-boxer-to-fight-at-madison-square- garden/ She is speedy https://www.deseret.com/sports/2026/04/11/the-byu-sprinter-almost-called-it-quits-then-became- a-school-record-holder/