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All Rights Reserved.Wednesday, 273 September 2026 02:26:22 -0700Wednesday, 273 September 2026 02:26:22 -0700Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Latter_Day_Saints/Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints5http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/assets/images/logo.pngnewsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org2026-09-28http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-grand-blanc-michigan-chapelhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-grand-blanc-michigan-chapelGRAND BLANC | Monday, 28 September 2026 | <p><p>The Church broke ground for a new chapel in Grand Blanc, Michigan, on Monday, September 28, 2026 — exactly one year after the attack that killed four people, wounded eight others and destroyed the building.</p></p><img src='/media/960x540/Grand-Blanc---Groundbreaking--5.jpeg'/>2026-09-28http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-news-house-of-the-lord-2026http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-news-house-of-the-lord-2026SALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 28 September 2026 | <p>This page summarizes recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.</p><img src='/media/960x540/382i37lwkx2d8sp1l172stwafw0gjopl1dnbeuw7.jpeg'/>2026-09-28http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/cuernavaca-mexico-groundbreaking-otavalo-ecuador-sitehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/cuernavaca-mexico-groundbreaking-otavalo-ecuador-siteSALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 28 September 2026 | <p>The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the groundbreaking date for the Cuernavaca Mexico Temple and the location of the Otavalo Ecuador Temple.</p><img src='/media/960x720/2024-04-18_Cuernavaca_Exterior-Main.jpg'/>2026-09-28http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/october-2026-world-report-previewhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/october-2026-world-report-previewSALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 28 September 2026 | <p><p>Children with hearing loss in Argentina are receiving life-changing care thanks to donations made through the Light the World Giving Machine initiative, sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.</p> <p>This story is one of many featured in the October 2026 World Report, which highlights recent news from the Church. The full episode will be available online in 11 languages beginning Wednesday, September 30, 2026, including in English on the Church Newsroom YouTube channel.</p></p><img src='/media/960x720/Giving-Machines-Argentina-03.jpg'/>2026-09-25http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-delivers-another-thank-you-to-grand-blanc-with-food-donationhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-delivers-another-thank-you-to-grand-blanc-with-food-donationGRAND BLANC | Friday, 25 September 2026 | <p>In gratitude for the community’s continued support since last year’s attack on a chapel in Grand Blanc, Michigan, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent a second semitruck load of food to FISH, a local food bank, on Thursday, September 24, 2026.</p><img src='/media/960x720/IMG_3358_0.jpg'/>2026-09-25http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-square-open-to-the-public-for-general-conferencehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-square-open-to-the-public-for-general-conferenceSALT LAKE CITY | Friday, 25 September 2026 | <p>North Temple Street in Salt Lake City, Utah, is now free of construction barriers as the nearly seven-year renovation of the Salt Lake Temple draws to a close.</p><img src='/media/960x720/20260913_190608_CPowell_CEP_3461.jpg'/>2026-09-24http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-cook-to-address-young-adults-at-november-worldwide-devotionalhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-cook-to-address-young-adults-at-november-worldwide-devotionalSALT LAKE CITY | Thursday, 24 September 2026 | <p>Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Mary, will speak to young adults of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during a Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults broadcast, which will be available on November 1, 2026, in the Americas and November 8 in other areas.</p><img src='/media/960x720/nie0b6nvgvbkbc27v1qf729l49ae1231v54i465h.png'/>2026-09-24http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/calendarhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/calendarSALT LAKE CITY | Thursday, 24 September 2026 | <p>The 2027 Calendar of Churchwide Broadcasts and Key Events of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints includes meetings, activities, and other experiences that build faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.</p><img src='/media/960x540/Events-2027.jpg'/>2026-09-23http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-ulisses-soares-new-york-city-young-adultshttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-ulisses-soares-new-york-city-young-adultsNEW YORK CITY | Wednesday, 23 September 2026 | <p><p>Young single adults gathered in New York City September 18–20 for the third annual United States Northeast Area Young Single Adult Cities of Light conference, themed “Anchored in Christ.”</p></p><img src='/media/960x720/NYCYSACONF_09202026_fixed-6098.jpg'/>2026-09-23http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/registration-opens-for-rootstech-2027-the-world-s-premier-family-history-eventhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/registration-opens-for-rootstech-2027-the-world-s-premier-family-history-eventSALT LAKE CITY | Wednesday, 23 September 2026 | <p>Registration is now open for RootsTech 2027, which takes place March 4–6, 2027, both online and in person in Salt Lake City, Utah. </p><img src='/media/960x540/787023952_1512706920892064_2198233583180106215_n.jpg'/>2026-09-22http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/measuring-what-matters-people-behind-numbershttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/measuring-what-matters-people-behind-numbersSALT LAKE CITY | Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | <p>The Church of Jesus Christ highlights global growth in membership, participation and missionary service, emphasizing that the most meaningful measure is the increased joy, purpose and faith in members’ lives.</p><img src='/media/960x540/pew-statement-pic.jpeg'/>2026-09-21http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/san-luis-potosi-mexico-temple-opens-its-doors-to-mediahttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/san-luis-potosi-mexico-temple-opens-its-doors-to-mediaSAN LUIS POTOSí | Monday, 21 September 2026 | <p>Representatives from more than 25 national and local media organizations attended a news conference and special media tour of the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monday, September 21, 2026.</p><img src='//noticias-mx.laiglesiadejesucristo.org/media/960x720/Rueda-de-Prensa-16.jpg.jpeg'/>2026-09-21http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/open-house-begins-for-wichita-kansas-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/open-house-begins-for-wichita-kansas-templeWICHITA | Monday, 21 September 2026 | <p>The open house of the Wichita Kansas Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began on Monday, September 21, with a media day for journalists and invited guests.</p><img src='/media/960x1280/Wichita-Kansas-Temple-13.jpeg'/>2026-09-19http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/the-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-the-barcelona-temple-opens-a-new-chapter-for-latter-day-saints-in-spainhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/the-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-the-barcelona-temple-opens-a-new-chapter-for-latter-day-saints-in-spainBARCELONA | Saturday, 19 September 2026 | <p>Last month, on August 12, a total solar eclipse was visible across Spain, transforming an ordinary summer day into a rare astronomical event. For a few moments, a great number of people paused their daily activities and looked up at the sky.</p><img src='//news-europe.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/960x720/2026_09_19_BGB_027.jpg'/>2026-09-18http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/more-than-90-thousand-missionarieshttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/more-than-90-thousand-missionariesSALT LAKE CITY | Friday, 18 September 2026 | <p>For the first time in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, more than 90,000 missionaries are now serving throughout the world.</p><img src='/media/960x540/hong-kong-sister-missionaries-subway-2061241-ML.jpg'/>2026-09-17http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-gospel-library-music-features-for-listening-singing-and-accompanyinghttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-gospel-library-music-features-for-listening-singing-and-accompanyingSALT LAKE CITY | Thursday, 17 September 2026 | <p>Updated music features in the Gospel Library app provide easier ways to find music, create playlists, customize listening experiences, and access tools that support congregational singing.</p><img src='/media/500x500/3mozef26qf8mnji0ztctilihzsikun3606ej0pu7.jpeg'/>2026-09-16http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-oaks-constitution-peacemaking-religious-freedom-washington-national-cathedralhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-oaks-constitution-peacemaking-religious-freedom-washington-national-cathedralWASHINGTON, D.C. | Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | <p>President Dallin H. Oaks delivered a landmark address on religious freedom Wednesday at Washington National Cathedral, pointing to the United States Constitution as a key tool for peacemaking and finding common ground.</p><img src='/media/960x540/LES_8290.JPG'/>2026-09-16http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-andersen-byu-devotional-settle-this-in-your-heart-september-2026http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-andersen-byu-devotional-settle-this-in-your-heart-september-2026PROVO | Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | <p>Elder Neil L. Andersen invited BYU students to “settle this in your heart” by making a lasting commitment to Jesus Christ, embracing the Book of Mormon, and trusting revelation amid life's uncertainties.</p><img src='/media/500x500/2609-23-120.jpg'/>2026-09-15http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saints-honor-25th-anniversary-of-9-11-through-nationwide-servicehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saints-honor-25th-anniversary-of-9-11-through-nationwide-serviceMANHATTAN | Tuesday, 15 September 2026 | <p><p>Volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by serving communities across the United States on September 11 and 12.</p></p><img src='/media/960x540/IMG_1068.jpg'/>2026-09-15http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/additional-salt-lake-temple-tour-tickets-september-15-october-1http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/additional-salt-lake-temple-tour-tickets-september-15-october-1SALT LAKE CITY | Tuesday, 15 September 2026 | <p>Following the strong response to the opening of Salt Lake Temple tour reservations, additional tickets will become available on September 15 and October 1, both at 6 p.m. MDT.</p><img src='/media/960x540/20260901_063211_CBell_CMB_1737.jpg'/>2026-09-14http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/milestones-for-the-knoxville-smithfield-la-paz-and-cincinnati-templeshttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/milestones-for-the-knoxville-smithfield-la-paz-and-cincinnati-templesSALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 14 September 2026 | <p>The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Knoxville Tennessee and Smithfield Utah Temples. Groundbreaking dates were also announced for the La Paz Bolivia and Cincinnati Ohio Temples.</p><img src='/media/960x1280/Smithfield-Utah-Temple.jpg'/>2026-09-13http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-leaders-teach-children-the-family-is-of-god-in-latest-friend-to-friend-videohttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-leaders-teach-children-the-family-is-of-god-in-latest-friend-to-friend-videoSALT LAKE CITY | Sunday, 13 September 2026 | <p>"Family is central to everything we do in this life and in the plan of God,” teaches Elder Gérald Caussé in the latest episode of the “Friend to Friend” video series for children titled “ <u>The Family Is of God</u> ,” released September 13, 2026.</p><img src='/media/960x720/fxiyqecuc10v52hk7nm9sehna9zdjd7v4me2emtt.jpg'/>2026-09-12http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/ground-broken-for-the-colorado-springs-colorado-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/ground-broken-for-the-colorado-springs-colorado-templeCOLORADO SPRINGS | Saturday, 12 September 2026 | <p>A groundbreaking ceremony for the Colorado Springs Colorado Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was held on Saturday, September 12, 2026.</p><img src='/media/960x540/1J5A6656.JPG'/>2026-09-11http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/first-presidency-calls-new-leaders-for-11-missionary-training-centershttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/first-presidency-calls-new-leaders-for-11-missionary-training-centersSALT LAKE CITY | Friday, 11 September 2026 | <p><p>The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called new leaders for the Church’s 11 Missionary Training Centers worldwide. They will begin serving in January 2027.</p></p><img src='/media/960x720/8b92bc40c29a9a61a0c971391fa53321fb28a717.jpg'/>2026-09-09http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-oaks-washington-national-cathedralhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-oaks-washington-national-cathedralSALT LAKE CITY | Wednesday, 09 September 2026 | <p>President Dallin H. Oaks will deliver a keynote address on faith, religious liberty and the U.S. Constitution at the Washington National Cathedral on September 16, 2026.</p><img src='/media/960x540/yfl2w3388eppetnxr40lof32ixwd4gynfpa0b1l3.png'/>