After years of preparation, Helena Food Share has unveiled its new facility in Helena, Montana. The ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 15, 2024, celebrated the completion of a project aimed at improving services for those in need. The upgraded facility includes a commercial kitchen, expanded warehouse space, cold storage areas, and more.
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple in two sessions on Sunday, October 13. During the dedication, Elder Renlund encouraged individuals to learn for themselves that Jesus Christ is the Savior. “Know Jesus Christ as He knows you,” he stated.
Nine individuals have been appointed to the Sunday School Advisory Council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These new members will work alongside the Sunday School General Presidency, consisting of President Paul V. Johnson, Chad H Webb as First Counselor, and Gabriel W. Reid as Second Counselor, who oversee religious instruction within the Church.
Tony Award-winning actress Ruthie Ann Miles is set to be the featured guest artist at The Tabernacle Choir's Christmas concerts in Salt Lake City. The performances are scheduled for December 19, 20, and 21, 2024, at the Conference Center. A narrator for the event will be announced later.
The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square is set to visit Buenos Aires, Argentina, in August 2025 as part of its "Songs of Hope" world tour. The event will be accessible to those outside the Buenos Aires area through live viewings at Latter-day Saint meetinghouses and watch parties across Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the construction of 17 new temples during the October 2024 general conference. These temples will be built in various locations around the world, including Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico; Santa Ana, El Salvador; Medellín, Colombia; Santiago, Dominican Republic; Puerto Montt, Chile; Dublin, Ireland; Milan, Italy; Abuja, Nigeria; Kampala, Uganda; Maputo, Mozambique; Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Queen Creek, Arizona; El Paso, Texas; Huntsville, Alabama; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Summit, New Jersey...
At the conclusion of the October 2024 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson urged Latter-day Saints to "rededicate your lives to Jesus Christ" and prepare for His Second Coming through regular temple attendance. He promised, "Every sincere seeker of Jesus Christ will find Him in the temple," highlighting the importance of temples in spiritual preparation.
General conferences of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints occur biannually. The October 2024 conference took place on October 5-6 and was broadcast live from Temple Square in Salt Lake City. This event included five sessions, which were made available for viewing through various platforms.
The Interfaith Gathering for Peace was held on September 20, 2024, in La Paz, Bolivia, to commemorate the International Day of Peace. This event took place at a meeting center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and involved representatives from various religious traditions such as Zen Buddhism, the Catholic Church, the Islamic community, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Approximately 500 people convened at the Methodist University in Cocody, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, on October 4, 2024. The event was a conference commemorating the International Day of Cerebral Palsy. This gathering was organized by Coeur de Maman Amour d'Enfant, an NGO, and featured participants from various governmental and non-governmental organizations. Among them were local representatives of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the dedication of the Deseret Peak Utah Temple, scheduled for November 10, 2024. The ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. MST and be broadcast to local meetinghouses within the temple district. A rebroadcast is set for later that evening at 7 p.m. MST.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reiterated its stance on political neutrality, civil discourse, and abortion in response to recent inquiries. The Church maintains its position of not endorsing or opposing any political parties or candidates. It stated that it "does not endorse, promote or oppose political parties and their platforms or candidates for political office."
Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles commenced the Saturday afternoon session of the general conference on October 5, 2024. He shared a narrative from the Book of Mormon about Lamanite converts who buried their weapons of rebellion. "We might ask ourselves what we could do to follow this pattern, to ‘lay down the weapons of [our] rebellion’ whatever they may be," he said, "and become so ‘converted to the Lord’ that the stain of sin and the desire for sin are taken from our hearts and we never will fall away."
President Henry B. Eyring of the First Presidency highlighted the importance of teaching the simplicity of Jesus Christ's doctrine during the Sunday morning session of the October 2024 general conference. "We must avoid speculation or personal interpretation that goes beyond teaching true doctrine," President Eyring stated at the close of the session.
Ghana Health Services (GHS) has launched a four-day nationwide vaccination campaign with support from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This initiative, which began on October 1, 2024, aims to vaccinate approximately 5.2 million children against measles and rubella and provide Vitamin A supplements to those aged between 9 and 59 months.
President Russell M. Nelson addressed members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 6, urging them to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. "The best is yet to come … because the Savior is coming again," he stated in a recorded message.
Latter-day Saints were encouraged to reflect on the lessons of the Book of Mormon to avoid pride, according to Elder David A. Bednar during the Saturday evening session of the general conference on October 5. Elder Bednar emphasized the importance of humility, stating, “May I suggest that if you or I believe we are sufficiently strong and stalwart to avoid the arrogance of pride, then perhaps we are already suffering from this deadly spiritual disease.” He added, “I testify that as we walk in the meekness of the Lord’s spirit, we will avoid and overcome pride and have peace...
At the general conference leadership session of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 3, 2024, six new Area Seventies were presented for a sustaining vote.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the October 2024 edition of its biannual World Report. This video compilation highlights several significant events and initiatives from the past six months.
Hurricane Helene, with winds reaching 140 miles per hour, struck the Big Bend region of Florida's Panhandle on September 26, 2024. This storm has been identified as the strongest hurricane to hit the area and the deadliest in the United States since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Over 100 fatalities have been reported, primarily due to drowning from up to 30 inches of rain.
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