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BYU President C. Shane Reese places sports balls into containers for a Cougs Care tailgate project in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
‘Go forth to serve’ showcased at BYU football service opportunities all season
By Mary Richards
For BYU’s inaugural Big 12 season, each away football game had a service project in conjunction with the BYU Alumni Association.
File photo of Elder James M. Paramore with his wife, Sister Helen Paramore.
Sister Helen Paramore, widow of Elder James M. Paramore, remembered for life of dedicated service
By Rachel Sterzer Gibson
Sister Paramore, wife of the late Elder James M. Paramore, died Sunday, Nov. 26, at age 91.
Andrew Gentry of the Michigan Wolverines walks toward the tunnel after a game.
How football and faith have come together for this University of Michigan lineman
By Trent Toone
Michigan offensive lineman Andrew Gentry is a giant on the field; off the field, he’s a leader in his Latter-day Saint congregation. Here’s how he is balancing it all.
Utah Utes safety Sione Vaki intercepts the ball against the Florida Gators.
How Utah’s dual threat Sione Vaki is striving to honor his faith, team and late mother
By Trent Toone
After serving a Latter-day Saint mission, Utah safety Sione Vaki has become one of NCAA football’s most versatile players.
Musicians perform as part of the Utah Valley Institute Singers in the Conference Center Lobby.
Christmas traditions from around the world and other things to see at Temple Square
By Camille West
Lights, music and cultural traditions are on display through the end of 2023 on and around Temple Square in Salt Lake City.
Faith Vui from Samoa plays during the New Zealand Women’s Amateur Golf Championship.
Latter-day Saint young woman becomes first Samoan to win golf competition
By Rachel Sterzer Gibson
A scripture helped remind her “that my Heavenly Father was with me every shot along the way.”
JustServe volunteers and members of the Church clean up the beach in Humacao, Puerto Rico.
JustServe efforts spread across Puerto Rico, with 31 projects, hundreds of volunteers over just 1 day
By Mary Richards
The Caribbean island saw a large response to International Day of Service through JustServe.
The BYU men’s cross-country team poses with their trophies after the 2023 NCAA-cross-country championships.
BYU men’s cross country team places third at NCAA championships for second year in a row
By Trent Toone
For the second straight year, the BYU men’s cross country team placed third in the NCAA cross-country championships while the BYU women’s team finished 14th.
Cynthia Jensen, Elayna Hellewell and Karlee Haws, left to right, sit in desks at the Salt Lake Institute of Religion.
What an increase in institute enrollment says about the strength of the rising generation
By Rachel Sterzer Gibson
A recent invitation issued by President Nelson to attend institute “is just another example ... of how much Heavenly Father loves His young adults.”
A screenshot demonstrating FamilySearch’s new “Your Impact” feature.
New FamilySearch feature Your Impact shows users the fruits of their indexing labors
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
The feature, which finished launching this week, shows users how many names went to the temple as a result of indexing and review work that they contributed to.
A drawing of a man by a window in a video from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about emotional resilience.
Developing emotional resilience can make it easier to perceive the Lord’s guidance
By Mary Richards
Presiding Bishop Gérald Caussé offers encouragement and resources in a new “Hear Him” video from the Church.
Wayne and Bernice Ursenbach stand outside the Laie Hawaii Temple.
Latter-day Saint who fought in WWII’s Battle of the Bulge set to celebrate his 100th birthday
By Trent Toone
Latter-day Saint Wayne Ursenbach is a veteran of World War II. He will turn 100 years old in less than a month.
Two former stake presidents walk on the Okinawa Japan Temple grounds.
Both lost family in WWII, now former stake presidents in Okinawa share their journey from sorrow to peace — and a temple
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Former leaders in Okinawa lost their fathers in World War II and now rejoice that a temple — the Okinawa Japan Temple — will grace their land.
Jake Eichorn is an offensive lineman for the BYU Cougars.
How prayer, good friends and ‘divine design’ led this BYU football player to baptism
By Trent Toone
BYU offensive lineman Jake Eichorn tells about his recent decision to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Two young men make wigs at a table as part of a JustServe Magic Yarn Project at the Saratoga California Stake Center.
JustServe volunteers help Magic Yarn Project make wigs for children with cancer
By Mary Richards
A young man who received a wig in his own cancer journey joins in project to help in California’s Bay Area.
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Early branch president in Okinawa, now 93, returns to Japan for dedication of the Okinawa temple
By Sarah Jane Weaver
“The Church [in Okinawa] has come 360 degrees since then — from nothing to a temple,” he said.
A man speaks during a Church council meeting. Several other adults look at him while listening.
What to know about teacher council meetings for parents
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
Church News sat down with the Sunday School general presidency to learn what teacher council meetings for parents are, how wards should conduct them and how these councils can bless parents.
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Elder Andersen visits Mongolia, where pioneering members continue to help the Church grow, prosper after 30 years
By Sarah Jane Weaver
President Russell M. Nelson announced a temple for Mongolia in October general conference. “We feel the Lord’s love for His people,” a local leader said.
A screenshot of FamilySearch’s North American website homepage.
FamilySearch launches changes to its North American website
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
FamilySearch implemented record search changes a year ago but those changes are now feature prominently on the website’s homepage.
Kristen Gardner is from Richmond, Virginia. She shares how she got help from a Family Services counselor.
How Family Services counseling helped this single mother
By Mary Richards
“I’m so excited to start a life as a bigger, happier family.” said Kristen Gardner.
A young girl and boy play outside.
Why people are talking about this 13-year-old BYU study on sibling relationships
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
Conducted in 2010, millions of Instagram users are learning about the study in 2023.
A Jack-o’-lantern sits on a hay bale.
A BYU professor is hunting ghosts this Halloween — but not the spooky kind
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
BYU business professor Jeff Bednar recently helped research the impact of “organizational ghosts.”
Hannah Speirs participates in a media interview.
Latter-day Saint with Down syndrome has become a ‘dancing’ usher at Texas Rangers home games
By Trent Toone
Hannah Speirs is a Latter-day Saint with Down Syndrome who likes to dance while working as an usher at Texas Rangers’ home baseball games.
Delia Rochon, right, and Camille Fronk Olson stand at a new pioneer memorial in the Murray City Cemetery in Murray, Utah, Oct. 28, 2023.
New memorial honors pioneers, reunites 2 family branches
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
Delia Rochon’s research led her to family she didn’t know she had. On Oct. 28, the cousins honored their shared ancestors with a new pioneer memorial.
A family in Paraguay having home evening together.
What this BYU study found about how religious hope strengthens families
By Kaitlyn Bancroft
David Dollahite, a professor in BYU’s School of Family Life, is a co-author of a new study exploring connections between religious practices and hope.
Four teenagers sit together outside while holding Children and Youth program booklets.
Young Women and Young Men general presidencies announce 2024 youth theme
By Mary Richards
Parents and youth leaders are encouraged to teach principles from the theme, found in 3 Nephi 5:13, at home and at church throughout the year.
Members of the BYU men’s cross country team start a cross country race in the rain.
BYU cross-country athletes ready for ‘championship season’ and first Big 12 conference race
By Trent Toone
The BYU men’s and women’s cross-country teams are ready to compete in the school’s first-ever Big 12 championships.
People in the balcony stand and throughout the Conference Center sing during general conference.
Church announces dates for 2024 Churchwide broadcasts
By Christine Rappleye
Additional information about each broadcast will be published before the event.
Issac and Rebecca Goeckeritz pose for a photo outdoors.
Episode 159: Issac and Rebecca Goeckeritz on dealing with disappointment, using talents to bring people to Christ
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Issac and Rebecca Goeckeritz join the Church News podcast to share what they have learned while working with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.
Philadelphia’s Britain Covey reacts after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots.
Latter-day Saint Britain Covey and family featured in Philadelphia Eagles ‘Unscripted’ video
By Trent Toone
Philadelphia Eagles’ punt returner Britain Covey, a Latter-day Saint returned missionary, was featured in a team video with his young family.