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Valerie Walton

Valerie Walton is a Church News reporter and editorial assistant, University of Utah grad, Ensign College student and returned missionary who served in Florida. She loves knitting, Church history artifacts and teaching Sunday School. Email: vwalton@deseretnews.com.

A chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Callings
Read about these 18 new stake presidents — from Idaho to Chile
Notices of reorganized stakes from around the world.
Tuxtla Gutiérrez Mexico Temple
Callings
Learn about the new Tuxtla Gutiérrez Mexico Temple president and matron
This new temple president and matron have been called to serve by the First Presidency. They began their service in November.
Bishop Keith B. McMullin gives the keynote address at the start of Ensign College’s Career Week.
Living Faith
3 daily routines to make your career fulfill your life’s mission, according to DMC president
In the opening event of Ensign College’s Career Week, Bishop Keith B. McMullin taught students three daily routines they can practice to fulfill their lives’ missions.
A meetinghouse with the Orem Utah Temple behind it.
Callings
4 new, 11 reorganized stakes around the world — from Taiwan to Cote d’Ivoire
Notices of new and reorganized stakes from around the world.
Groundbreaking attendees see a rendering of the Deseret Peak Utah Temple.
Callings
Meet the new Deseret Peak Utah Temple president and matron
The Deseret Peak Utah Temple president and matron have been called to serve by the First Presidency. They will begin their service when the temple is dedicated.
A chapel with a white steeple is shown with mountains and blue sky in the background.
Callings
Learn about these 8 new stake presidencies — from Aarphus, Denmark, to Davao, Philippines
These eight stakes in Brazil, Chile, Denmark, Philippines, and in Utah and Texas have new leaders.
A Church meetinghouse across from the St. George Utah Temple in St. George, Utah.
Callings
22 new stake presidents called — from Waco, Texas, to Nice, France
Notices of reorganized stakes from around the world.
Elder D. Todd Christofferson speaks at a podium at the Seminario SUDamericano 2023 conference in Florianópolis, Brazil.
Global
Elder Christofferson, Bishop Caussé speak on being stewards of the earth, at Brazil conference
“Our love of God and our discipleship of Jesus Christ will be a sure guide,” Elder D. Todd Christofferson said.
Nauvoo Illinois Temple in Nauvoo, Illinois, on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
Callings
Meet the new Church historic sites leaders who will begin serving next year
The following five couples have been called to serve by the First Presidency to lead the work at various Church historic sites. They will begin their service in February 2024.
A meetinghouse next to the Feather River California Temple in Yuba City, California.
Callings
Learn about these 6 new, 4 reorganized stakes — from Brazil to Nigeria
Notices of new and reorganized stake presidencies around the world.
The Relief Society general presidency attends a Welfare and Self-Reliance meeting at the Church Office Building.
Callings
Meet the 2 new members of the Relief Society general advisory council
They will assist the Relief Society general presidency in meeting the needs of women around the world.
A view of Old City from the BYU Jerusalem Center in Jerusalem, Israel, on Friday, April 21, 2023.
Global
BYU Jerusalem Center students safe as war is declared in Israel
Saturday’s Hamas attack was not targeted at Jerusalem, but BYU Jerusalem Center leaders have contingency plans in place to keep students safe.
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General Conference
Elder Christophe G. Giraud-Carrier: ‘We Are His Children’
“We belong to a group of people who all try to place the Savior and their covenants at the center of their lives and to live the gospel joyfully,” said Elder Christophe G. Giraud-Carrier.
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General Conference
‘Everything is going to be OK’: How Sister Wright and others find strength to endure through Jesus Christ
Church leaders teach how relying on Jesus Christ will give one the peace and strength to endure to the end.
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General Conference
Elder Adilson de Paula Parrella: ‘Bearing Witness of Jesus Christ in Word and Actions’
“As we strive to live our lives in harmony with the gospel of Jesus Christ, our conduct will be a living testimony of our Redeemer and His name,” said Elder Adilson de Paula Parrella.
A meetinghouse of the Church next to the Moses Lake Washington Temple.
Callings
Learn about these 17 new stake presidents around the world — from Cote d’Ivoire to Centerville, Utah
Notices of reorganized stakes from around the world.
Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks from the pulpit in the Conference Center.
General Conference
Elder Ronald A. Rasband: ‘How Great Will Be Your Joy’
“A mission might be the greatest chapter in a couple’s life,” said Elder Ronald A. Rasband.
The Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial
Callings
New Joseph Smith Birthplace historic site directors called
Keith M. and Patricia Ann Buswell were recently called by the First Presidency.
President Russell M. Nelson poses in his office.
Leaders & Ministry
What’s happened in the Church since last general conference
News and events of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from April to September 2023.
An actor portraying Joseph Smith holds the gold plates in a film.
Leaders & Ministry
Church leaders’ testimonies of the Book of Mormon to commemorate 200 years since Moroni’s 1st appearance to Joseph Smith
On the 200th anniversary of Moroni’s appearance to Joseph Smith, read what the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and three women leaders have said about the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.
Elder Juan Pablo Villar speaks at a podium during a BYU–Idaho devotional.
Living Faith
In education and leadership, avoid staying in comfort zone, Elder Villar teaches at BYU–Idaho devotional
Rely on the Savior to help reach goals and new heights, Elder Juan Pablo Villar teaches at BYU–Idaho devotional.
President Shane Reese speaks during a BYU campus devotional held in the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah, on Sept. 12, 2023.
Living Faith
It’s not coincidence — it’s divine design, teaches BYU President Reese
It’s no accident that BYU students of today are attending at a time when following the updated Honor Code means an elevated, principle-based approach, President C. Shane Reese teaches.
Two photos of President Russell M. Nelson in general conference, the left from 1984, the right from 2023.
Leaders & Ministry
115 quotes from President Nelson’s 115 general conference addresses
Read a quote from each of President Nelson’s general conference addresses since he was called as an Apostle in 1984.
Riley Owen at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
Members
How the gospel has shaped the public policy career of this Eisenhower Global Scholar
From mock U.N. leader, to missionary, to Ivy League graduate, Riley Owen’s career in international affairs and public policy has been shaped by a love for the gospel and all of God’s children.
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Members
Pioneers in our families: Faithfully following where the Holy Ghost leads
Joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints “basically saved my life,” says Kevin Walton; for his wife, Susan Walton, finding the gospel “just completed me.”
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Leaders & Ministry
‘Finding is an essential first step to teaching and baptizing,’ says Elder Rasband
“Preach My Gospel” chapter 9: “Understanding the need to find helped me be fearless in opening my mouth to find and teach,” Elder Ronald A. Rasband taught new mission leaders.
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Leaders & Ministry
‘I wanted to please God’: Sister Spannaus on discovering, defending and serving in the Church
Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus will begin serving as second counselor in the Young Women general presidency on Aug. 1
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Living Faith
This week on social: President and Sister Oaks invite young adults to prepare for worldwide devotional
President Ballard tweeted why all should “Strive to keep the Holy Ghost as your constant companion, even during dark times.”
President Bruce C. Kusch stands at a podium while speaking during an Ensign College devotional held in the multipurpose room on April 18, 2023.
Leaders & Ministry
RSVP to the Savior’s invitation to come unto Him, President Kusch teaches at Ensign College devotional
Ensign College President Bruce C. Kusch speaks at a campus devotional on becoming more devoted disciples of Jesus Christ.
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Leaders & Ministry
Find out more about the new Young Women general presidency
Called during April 2023 general conference, President Freeman, Sister Runia and Sister Spannaus will begin their service on Aug. 1