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New Stakes and Reorganized Stake Presidencies Announced in August 2026
A monthly list of newly created stakes and stake presidencies of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from around the world.
Simpler Process for Reserving Church Camps and Recreational Property Begins Fall of 2026
Beginning in the fall of 2026, the process for reserving Church camps will become simpler, provide better support for combined youth programs, and offer greater flexibility for leaders.
‘Jesus Christ Will Always Be Your Strength,’ Bishop Sean Douglas Tells Missionaries
“You have to be sustained by the Lord Jesus Christ,” Bishop Sean Douglas of the Presiding Bishopric told missionaries in a devotional at the MTC in Provo, Utah, on August 25, 2026.
Cape Verde’s President Attends FSY Opening Ceremony in Island Nation
The president of the Republic of Cape Verde, José Maria Neves, joined local leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at a ceremony to kick off For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences in the country.
Use the Gospel Library App to Prepare for Weekly Sunday Classes and Meetings
Resources in the Gospel Library app can help Latter-day Saints study and prepare for the weekly 25-minute youth and adult Sunday School classes and 25-minute class and quorum meetings beginning September 1.
Preserving Family Records Is ‘Profoundly Humanitarian,’ Elder Bragg Tells Archivists in Cambodia
Elder Mark A. Bragg, executive director of the Church’s Family History Department and FamilySearch International, spoke August 13 to records archivists at FamilySearch’s 2026 Asia Family History VIP Symposium in Cambodia.
From Water Drives to Community Gardens, Latter-day Saints Serve Across U.S. Southwest Area
From collecting drinking water to preparing community gardens and serving alongside people who experienced homelessness, Latter-day Saints in New Mexico and Texas are finding ways to serve.
Elder Wakolo Encourages Fiji to Protect Religious Freedom in Constitutional Review
Elder Taniela B. Wakolo, President of the Church’s Pacific Area, called on Fiji’s leaders to preserve and strengthen constitutional protections that safeguard religious freedom for all people.
How Youth Can Turn FSY’s Spiritual Momentum Into Lifelong Discipleship
The new Sunday youth curriculum, weekly activities, and habits of daily personal scripture and gospel study can help youth carry the momentum from FSY into a lifelong discipleship of Jesus Christ.
New Missouri Historic Sites Website Offers Resources, Information for Visitors
A new website created by the Church History Department offers historical resources and information for those interested in visiting or learning about the Church’s Missouri historic sites.