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All Rights Reserved.Wednesday, 168 June 2026 10:57:25 -0700Wednesday, 168 June 2026 10:57:25 -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.org2026-06-17http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-jesus-christ-food-50-states-america250http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-jesus-christ-food-50-states-america250BOSTON | Wednesday, 17 June 2026 | <p>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has now delivered truckloads of food to all 50 U.S. states as part of its effort to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary.</p><img src='/media/960x540/20260613_1505_CSmith_0164.jpg'/>2026-06-15http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/justserve-honors-governor-at-washington-dc-temple-visitors-center-s-50th-anniversaryhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/justserve-honors-governor-at-washington-dc-temple-visitors-center-s-50th-anniversaryKENSINGTON, Maryland | Monday, 15 June 2026 | <p>Community leaders, government officials, and hundreds of local residents gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Washington DC Temple Visitors’ Center. </p><img src='/media/500x500/IMG_8662-MD-Gov-Office-Rep.jpg'/>2026-06-15http://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, 15 June 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='//news-ph.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/960x540/260126_220857_HUYSMANS_DJI_0436.jpg'/>2026-06-15http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/open-house-begins-for-the-san-diego-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/open-house-begins-for-the-san-diego-templeSAN DIEGO | Monday, 15 June 2026 | <p>The open house for the San Diego California Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints goes from June 18 through July 11, 2026 (excluding Sundays).</p><img src='/media/500x500/382i37lwkx2d8sp1l172stwafw0gjopl1dnbeuw7.jpeg'/>2026-06-15http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/open-house-begins-cleveland-ohio-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/open-house-begins-cleveland-ohio-templeCLEVELAND | Monday, 15 June 2026 | <p>An open house for the newly completed Cleveland Ohio Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is underway in an area of the United States rich in Church history. The new house of the Lord is located a short distance from the Church’s first temple in Kirtland.</p><img src='/media/500x500/yayada3au9tzt42lc1ze3pkie2d5pntz2kyp2ue5.jpeg'/>2026-06-15http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/news-for-temples-in-california--samoa-and-germanyhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/news-for-temples-in-california--samoa-and-germanySALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 15 June 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 Modesto California Temple, the start of renovations for the Apia Samoa Temple and the location of the Hamburg Germany Temple.</p><img src='/media/500x281/'/>2026-06-15http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/salt-lake-temple-celebration-volunteershttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/salt-lake-temple-celebration-volunteersSALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 15 June 2026 | <p>Applications are now open for individuals and groups who want to participate in the Salt Lake Temple Celebration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, taking place April 5 through October 1, 2027.</p><img src='/media/960x720/foau10wdldexuutxk3h8lx60phbom46hh90djzie.jpeg'/>2026-06-14http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-christofferson-philadelphia-toronto-religious-freedomhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-christofferson-philadelphia-toronto-religious-freedomPHILADELPHIA | Sunday, 14 June 2026 | <p>President D. Todd Christofferson joined faith leaders in Philadelphia to support religious freedom before ministering to missionaries and youth in Toronto, where he emphasized faith, unity and Church growth.</p><img src='/media/960x540/20260611_171751_CPowell_CEP_5752.jpg'/>2026-06-11http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-guide-to-help-implement-september-6-class-schedule-changeshttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-guide-to-help-implement-september-6-class-schedule-changesSALT LAKE CITY | Thursday, 11 June 2026 | <p>Instructions for implementing the new Sunday class schedule on September 6 are found in a newly released implementation guide. Videos and other resources will be available in August at Sunday.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.</p><img src='/media/960x540/9d5991f7b99611eea075eeeeac1e761d094ce1e5.jpeg'/>2026-06-11http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-makes-humanitarian-donations-in-central-americahttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-makes-humanitarian-donations-in-central-americaSALT LAKE CITY | Thursday, 11 June 2026 | <p>In late May and early June 2026, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced five humanitarian projects that will help more than half a million people throughout Central America.</p><img src='//news-bz.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/960x540/14NIC.JPG'/>2026-06-10http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/open-house-begins-for-the-belo-horizonte-brazil-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/open-house-begins-for-the-belo-horizonte-brazil-templeBELO HORIZONTE | Wednesday, 10 June 2026 | <p>The open house for the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began with a media day on June 10, 2026.</p><img src='//noticias-br.aigrejadejesuscristo.org/media/960x1280/6ptjkyg6d0hzfp87t26wchv51nf22pbjlkhibven.jpg'/>2026-06-08http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-date-announced-for-the-huntsville-alabama-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-date-announced-for-the-huntsville-alabama-templeSALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 08 June 2026 | <p>The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the groundbreaking date for the Huntsville Alabama Temple.</p><img src='/media/960x720/Huntsville-AL-Temple-Rendering.jpg'/>2026-06-08http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-jesus-christ-mexico-environmental-sustainabilityhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-jesus-christ-mexico-environmental-sustainabilityMexico City | Monday, 08 June 2026 | <p><p>The Church in Mexico is implementing sustainability efforts, including solar energy, water conservation, reforestation and permeable infrastructure, to reduce environmental impact and improve resource efficiency.</p></p><img src='//noticias-mx.laiglesiadejesucristo.org/media/960x540/Jardin-Acapulco4.jpeg'/>2026-06-07http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-uchtdorf-dedicates-the-willamette-valley-oregon-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-uchtdorf-dedicates-the-willamette-valley-oregon-templeSPRINGFIELD | Sunday, 07 June 2026 | <p>“Jesus Christ is at the center of this house of the Lord, and so we’re grateful to be here, be part of this dedication,” said President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, who dedicated the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Springfield, Oregon, on Sunday, June 7, 2026.</p><img src='/media/500x500/20260607_1032_CSmith_8490.jpg'/>2026-06-07http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/ai-can-further-not-replace-human-relationships-elder-gong-teaches-in-new-videohttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/ai-can-further-not-replace-human-relationships-elder-gong-teaches-in-new-videoSALT LAKE CITY | Sunday, 07 June 2026 | <p>In a new Church video about AI, Elder Geritt W. Gong explores “how to hear God’s voice clearly in an age of artificial intelligence, and why that distinction matters more now than ever.”</p><img src='/media/960x720/Gong-AI-ukoh1fhrsuyh16tgzmcjawxmlgjvfbfjyfoozqfa.jpeg'/>2026-06-07http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-christofferson-dedicates-yorba-linda-california-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-christofferson-dedicates-yorba-linda-california-templeYORBA LINDA | Sunday, 07 June 2026 | <p><p>President D. Todd Christofferson of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated the Yorba Linda California Temple on Sunday, June 7, 2026.</p></p><img src='/media/960x1280/20260607_095530_CPowell_CEP_1984.jpg'/>2026-06-06http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-held-for-the-missoula-montana-temple-and-the-springfield-missouri-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-held-for-the-missoula-montana-temple-and-the-springfield-missouri-templeSALT LAKE CITY | Saturday, 06 June 2026 | <p>On Saturday, June 6, 2026, groundbreaking ceremonies took place for the Springfield Missouri and Missoula Montana Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.</p><img src='/media/960x540/untitled-5931.jpeg'/>2026-06-05http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-johnson-invites-religious-educators-examplify-teach-peacemakinghttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-johnson-invites-religious-educators-examplify-teach-peacemakingPROVO, Utah | Friday, 05 June 2026 | <p>During a time of contention in the media, classroom, politics and workplaces, Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson reiterated a call for love and peace during the Religious Educator’s Conference on Thursday evening, in Provo, Utah.</p><img src='/media/500x500/20260604_183730_BNicholson_Religious_Educators_Conference_0372.JPG'/>2026-06-05http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/tabernacle-choir-to-mark-us-250th-anniversaryhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/tabernacle-choir-to-mark-us-250th-anniversarySALT LAKE CITY | Friday, 05 June 2026 | <p>The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will mark the 250th anniversary of the United States with a special broadcast of “Music and the Spoken Word” on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid will join the Choir as guest narrator for the historic program. </p><img src='/media/960x720/2025-04-13_KT_199A2606_2000.jpg'/>2026-06-04http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-gong-in-southern-africa-every-day-we-need-the-lords-blessingshttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-gong-in-southern-africa-every-day-we-need-the-lords-blessingsJohannesburg | Thursday, 04 June 2026 | <p>Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently concluded a nine-day visit to the Africa South Area, where he met with members of the Church, local leaders and government officials in South Africa, Mozambique, Angola and Madagascar at the end of May.</p><img src='//news-africa.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/960x720/DSC_8287.jpg'/>2026-06-04http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/historic-locket-donation-restoration-joseph-smithhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/historic-locket-donation-restoration-joseph-smithSALT LAKE CITY | Thursday, 04 June 2026 | <p>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has accepted, by donation, a locket containing a daguerreotype reported to be from the 1840s. Some believe it may be an image of Joseph Smith.</p><img src='/media/960x540/20260527_101004_HWinterton_0504.jpg'/>2026-06-02http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/14600-us-congregations-sunday-meetings-discuss-constitution-religious-freedomhttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/14600-us-congregations-sunday-meetings-discuss-constitution-religious-freedomSALT LAKE CITY | Tuesday, 02 June 2026 | <p>In congregations across the United States, Latter-day Saints discussed the importance and principles of freedom and moral agency found in the US Constitution, Declaration of Independence and other documents on Sunday, May 31, 2026.</p><img src='/media/500x500/Christofferson-Cook-Constitution.jpg'/>2026-06-01http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-square-visitors-center-inside-temple-ticketshttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/temple-square-visitors-center-inside-temple-ticketsSALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 01 June 2026 | <p>The new Temple Square Visitors’ Center opened to the public in May. Beginning June 1, 2026, tickets for the facility’s “Inside a Temple” tour will be released in batches every other Monday, with reservations available up to 75 days in advance.</p><img src='/media/500x500/20260318_165212_BNicholson_NewVisitorCenter_1865.JPG'/>2026-06-01http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-date-announced-for-the-naga-philippines-templehttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-date-announced-for-the-naga-philippines-templeSALT LAKE CITY | Monday, 01 June 2026 | <p>The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Naga Philippines Temple will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Elder Steven D. Shumway of the Philippines Area Presidency will preside at the event.</p><img src='/media/960x720/2025-12-4-Naga-Philippines-Exterior.jpg'/>2026-06-01http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/onward-conference-united-states-northeast-areahttp://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/onward-conference-united-states-northeast-areaNEW YORK CITY | Monday, 01 June 2026 | <p>At a women’s conference at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square on Saturday, May 30, 2026, some 2,000 Latter-day Saint women gathered to discuss their influence in homes, the Church, the workplace and the community.</p><img src='/media/960x540/USWomenConferenceNYC05302026-1969.jpg'/>