News Releases
New Six-Part Series ‘Dedicate’ Explores the Salt Lake Temple Renovation Through the Eyes of Young Adults
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the first episode of “Dedicate,” a new video series created as part of the global Salt Lake Temple Celebration, on October 4, 2026. Church leaders, series participants, young adults and invited guests gathered the following day for a premiere screening at the Legacy Theater...
‘Be Thou My Vision’ and ‘O Come, O Come, Emmanuel’ Included in Latest Release for New Hymnbook
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Two beloved Christian hymns, “Be Thou My Vision” and “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” are among eight new selections released by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for its forthcoming hymnbook, “Hymns for Home and Church.”
Elder Cook and Father Deacon Bennett Champion Religious Freedom at Canadian Law Conference
Religious freedom, personal virtue and the role of faith in public life were central themes as Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Father Deacon Andrew Bennett, Canada’s first Ambassador for Religious Freedom, addressed the 2026 J. Reuben Clark Law...
Elder Cook Visits Canada, Encourages Faith, Virtue and Service
During a week-long visit to Canada, Elder Quentin L. Cook encouraged Canadians to strengthen their faith in Jesus Christ and demonstrate discipleship through personal virtue, integrity and service to others.
The Latest Updates to the ‘General Handbook’: October 2026
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) An overview of the October 2026 update to “General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.”
Canada Area Presidency Statement on Tragedy at CFB Wainwright
On behalf of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Canada, we extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those who lost their lives or were injured in the tragedy at CFB Wainwright. Our hearts go out to the members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families. We wish them strength...
2027 Youth Theme Website, Logo, Music Album Released
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) Resources for the 2027 youth theme, including the logo and music album, “Rejoice in Christ,” are now available on the ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
President Oaks Calls for Peacemaking at G20 Interfaith Forum in Salt Lake City
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City)
Hope As an Antidote: Reflections on Religious Freedom in Canada
Religious and community leaders gathered in Lethbridge, Alberta, on September 16, 2026, for the third annual Religious Freedom Symposium. Together, they considered how protecting freedom of conscience and respecting religious differences can strengthen Canadian communities.
Sunday Morning Session Summary for the October 2026 General Conference
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Sunday morning session of the October 2026 general conference featured messages of from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.