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Sunday School General President and Counselor on Upcoming Sunday Schedule Changes
Members of the Sunday School General Presidency recently spoke with Church News about the upcoming Sunday schedule changes, offering practical advice and addressing common concerns they’ve heard from members.
New Hymn, Written in a Small Inn Far From Home, Teaches ‘The Power of the Holy Ghost’
The new hymn “The Power of the Holy Ghost,” released in the latest batch of hymns in “Hymns for Home and Church” of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, began in a small inn far away from Delys Waite Snyder’s home in Salem, Utah.
President Oaks Testifies of Families on International Day of Families
In a message posted on his Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter accounts on Friday, May 15, Church President Dallin H. Oaks wrote about what children need, how families grow stronger and the duty of parents.
Author of New Hymn ‘Joyfully Bound’ Knows Happiness of Covenant Relationship With God and Jesus Christ
The author of the new hymn “Joyfully Bound,” released in the latest batch in “Hymns for Home and Church,” has a personal testimony of the joy of being bound to the Lord as covenant sons and daughters.
Church Hosts Third Symposium on Religious Freedom in Dominican Republic
More than 120 faith leaders, scholars, specialists and other institutional representatives from several countries gathered in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, May 6-9, 2026, for the third Caribbean Symposium on Religious Freedom.
Working on Harare Temple Site Leads to Conversion, Work in the Temple
Kilford Shereni helped bring water to the Harare Zimbabwe Temple grounds. His construction work there in turn helped bring “living water” — the gospel of Jesus Christ and its many blessings — into his life.
Elder Marion D. Hanks Collection Now Available Digitally in Church History Catalog
An extensive collection of thousands of documents kept and created by Elder Marion D. Hanks, who served as a General Authority from 1953 to 1992, is now available in the Church History Catalog.
Wondering How to Approach Family History? ‘Add What You Know,’ Elder Bragg Says
What is your role in family history? “Add what you know,” said Elder Mark A. Bragg, a General Authority Seventy over family history, who recently said tools, resources and growing interest are helping connect families on both sides of the veil.
Women Leaders Discuss Discipleship and Service at Annual Luncheon
Past and present General Presidencies and Advisory Councils from Primary, Young Women and Relief Society discussed the arc of discipleship at the annual emeritus lunch on May 11, 2026.
New Seventy Elder Matthew J. Eyring Says He Was Blessed by Righteous Mentors
The influence of righteous mentors on new General Authority Seventy Elder Matthew J. Eyring has led to an abiding testimony of the Savior, Jesus Christ, and a desire to serve in His Church.