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Church Announces 2013 Edition of English Scriptures
Posted: 1 March 2013The Church has released in digital formats an updated edition of its English-language scriptures and study aids. The Church plans to release printed copies of the new edition beginning in August 2013. The 2013 edition includes revisions to study aids, new photos, updated maps, and adjustments to chapter and section headings. Full Story
Events, Milestones, and Growth of the Church in 2012
Posted: 11 January 2013During 2012 several new temples were announced and dedicated, including two that were rededicated. The Church and members provided humanitarian aid and service for several disasters. One landmark announcement last year was the new age policy for missionaries. Full Story
Korea Mission: Members Celebrate 50 Years with Service, Music
Posted: 25 December 2012Since its establishment in 1962, the Korea Mission has grown from 1,000 members to more than 83,000. To mark the 50-year anniversary, each stake and district of the Church in South Korea engaged in service projects during 2012. Full Story
A Life of Gospel Labor: Elder Glen L. Rudd, “Mr. Welfare,” Retires
Posted: 21 December 2012Elder Glen L. Rudd, 95, was assigned as the manager of Welfare Square in 1953 and has dedicated the last 60 years of his life to the Church’s welfare program. In December, he retired. Full Story
University Announces Endowed Chair in Mormon Studies
Posted: 6 December 2012The University of Virginia recently announced a new endowed chair in Mormon studies, making it the first university in the eastern United States to have such a position. Full Story
Church Organizes 3,000th Stake in Sierra Leone
Posted: 2 December 2012A historic milestone was reached December 2, 2012, when Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles organized the Freetown Sierra Leone Stake, the first stake in the nation and the 3,000th stake of the Church. Full Story
Church Leaders Share More Information on Missionary Age Requirement Change
Posted: 6 October 2012Following an announcement during the Saturday morning session of October 2012 general conference that men may now begin serving missions at age 18 and women at age 19, Church leaders shared some more details about the change in policy. Full Story
Leaders Create New Stakes: Second in Russia, Eighth in Italy
Posted: 4 October 2012In September, Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles created the St. Petersburg Russia Stake, while Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Presidency of the Seventy divided the Milan Italy Stake to create the new Milan Italy East Stake. Full Story
