News Releases

Lighting the World in New York

People passing through Times Square this Christmas season can lift others again by donating to a Light the World Giving Machine.

Church Lights the World in London

From Europe Newsroom “It's the first time in Europe that we've done this on this scale,” said Elder Robert F. Schwartz, an Area Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who joined with hundreds of people gathered in London to Light the World on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

Summary of 2024 Light the World News

This page provides a summary of the news and information about the 2024 Light the World Giving Machines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Light the World Launches in Kansas City, Missouri

Dignitaries joined community organizations and a senior Church leader on Saturday, November 30, 2024, to unveil Light the World Giving Machines inside historic Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri.

The Church Promotes Marriage in Kananga: A Collaborative Effort with the DR Congo Government and the Country’s Interfaith Council (CNRP)

From Africa Newsroom The Church Promotes Marriage in Kananga: A Collaborative Effort with the DR Congo Government and the Country’s Inter-faith Council (CNRP)

A Worldwide Invitation to Light the World This Christmas Season

Wherever you are this Christmas season, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encourages everyone to echo that message by bringing light and hope to those in need.

The First Presidency's 2024 Christmas Message

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — President Russell M. Nelson, President Dallin H. Oaks and President Henry B. Eyring — released its annual Christmas message on Friday, November 29, 2024.

Elder Gong Presents Church’s Donation to Expand Pediatric Services in Argentina

The SAMIC “Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan” Pediatric Hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina, can now treat twice as many children and adolescents with help from a donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

New Temple Square Sculptures Focus on Christ’s Ministry and Teachings

As part of the ongoing renovation of Temple Square, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has placed the first in a series of new statues created by local artists. These sculptures, which visualize key moments in the life of Jesus Christ and His teachings and Church history, will be placed across the grounds throughout...

Where You Can Donate to a Light the World Giving Machine in Utah

Those in Utah looking to spread the love of Christ this Christmas season can do so at Giving Machines throughout the state.