News Releases
Women Can Now Serve Missions for the Church of Jesus Christ at Age 18
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency is pleased to announce that effective immediately, young women who choose to serve a full-time mission may begin their service at age 18 following graduation from high school or its equivalent.
Light the World 'Giving Machine' Launches for the First Time in Bangkok
The 2025 First Presidency Christmas Message
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) We rejoice in remembering our Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born in humble circumstances. Heavenly angels heralded His birth. He preached the gospel of repentance, hope, and everlasting life.
Church Increases Focus on Four Daytime Sessions of General Conference
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has decided that beginning in April 2026, general conference will no longer include a Saturday evening session.
“Light the World Giving Machine” Returns After Raising Over HKD$270K
Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Light the World Giving Machine will return this Christmas, continuing its innovative approach to fundraising through interactive donation vending machines. The initiative invites the public to join hands in acts of kindness and support local charities. This year’s...
Meet the Church of Jesus Christ’s New Presiding Bishopric
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency has named W. Christopher Waddell the new Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Church Responds to ‘Urgent Need’ in the Philippines After Typhoon Kalmaegi
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is offering humanitarian relief efforts in the Philippines after Typhoon Kalmaegi caused multiple deaths, widespread flooding and devastation.
The First Presidency Announces 2025 Christmas Devotional
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency’s annual Christmas devotional broadcast will be on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 6 p.m. (MST). There will be not be a live, ticketed event.
Church Releases 2026 Churchwide Broadcasts Calendar and Key Events
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released its 2026 Churchwide Broadcasts Calendar and Key Events on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Official Photo of New First Presidency
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the official portrait of the new First Presidency.