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William Matheson

William Matheson is an intern for the Church News. He served in the Oklahoma Oklahoma City Mission from 2021 to 2023 and is currently enrolled in the BYU FlexGE program. William has been writing from a young age and had his first article published in the Deseret News when he was in eighth grade.

Clockwise from top left: President Nelson sits at his desk; Visitors walk around the St. George Utah Temple; Elder Quentin L. Cook sits as he speaks during a devotional; President Camille N. Johnson and President Susan H. Porter walk with shade umbrellas in the Philippines.
Leaders & Ministry
In case you missed it: President Nelson extends challenge, temple announcements and updates, plus 7 more articles
President Nelson extends invitation to youth and young adults, plus eight more stories from the Church News the week of Nov. 19-25.
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles stands in front of a temple.
Living Faith
This week on social: Leaders on temples, missionaries and gratitude
Elder Uchtdorf and Elder Stevenson posted about the power of the temple; others share about missionary service and gratitude on social media this week.
Clockwise from top left: President Ballard sits in his office; Elder Holland stands in his home; Elder Stevenson walks with a young man; Sister Spannaus speaks at a pulpit at the Provo MTC.
Leaders & Ministry
In case you missed it: Remembering President Ballard
President M. Russell Ballard is remembered for his lifelong discipleship and ministry, plus 8 more stories from the Church News the week of Nov. 12-18.
From top left: President Russell M. Nelson is shown working in his office; P Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf makes a heart sign with his hands; Elder Bednar stands with a several people as he answers questions in Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico; President Camille N. Johnson, Sister Tracy Y. Browning, Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus and U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn take a picture in front of a building in Nashville, Tennessee.
Leaders & Ministry
In case you missed it: President Nelson’s health update, Elder Bednar in Mexico, plus 8 more articles
President Nelson posts an update on his health, Elder Bednar ministers in Mexico, plus 8 more stories from the Church News the week of Nov. 5-11.
Left: President Russell M. Nelson is shown working in his office at the Church Administration Building. Right: President Dallin H. Oaks speaks at “Luz de Las Naciones” celebration.
Living Faith
This week on social: Church leaders speak on the unifying power of Jesus Christ
This week on social media, President Nelson shares about his recovery; President Oaks on Hispanic pioneers and their legacy, and Elder Gong and Elder Soares point to the uniting influence of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
A collage of photos featuring President Henry B. Eyring, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf and President M. Russell Ballard in addition to a map showing new missions.
Week in Review
In case you missed it: 36 new missions announced, plus 8 more articles
Read nine article from the Church News for the week of Oct. 29-Nov. 4, including the announcement of 36 new missions and the First Presidency’s Christmas devotional.
President Henry B. Eyring and Sister Kathleen Eyring sit for a photo.
Leaders & Ministry
This week on social: Leaders share of Christ’s support through trials
President Henry B. Eyring shares about the death of his wife, President M. Russell Ballard posts an update on his health, and other leaders share their experiences of ministry trips.
President Russell M. Nelson bears his testimony in a recorded message for youth.
Living Faith
This week on social: President Nelson speaks in worldwide testimony meeting, Elder Rasband dedicates Bangkok Thailand Temple
Church leaders post about world-wide day of testimony; Elder Rasband dedicates the Bangkok Thailand Temple; others post about the need to come unto Christ.
Elder Ronald A. Rasband interacts with members in Vietnam.
This Week on Social
This week on social: Elder Cook addresses bad things happening to good people, Elder Rasband visits members in Vietnam
Elder Ronald A. Rasband visits members in Vietnam, and other leaders share thoughts from their general conference messages.
Ambassador Cheikh Niang, representative to the United Nations in New York from Senegal, meets with members of the First Presidency and other Church leaders on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
Global
Dignitaries from 7 countries — from Samoa to Senegal — meet with Church leaders
Seven foreign dignitaries meet with Church leaders and visit Church sites in September and October.
The McAllen Texas Temple.
Living Faith
This week on social: Elder Uchtdorf and Elder Soares post about temple dedications
Two Apostles speak of the power of temples, and other Church leaders share thoughts on general conference
The 193rd Semiannual General Conference.
Living Faith
This week on social: How Sister Wright overcame feelings of inadequacy before speaking at general conference
This week, the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles posted on social media about their conference messages, while the Young Women and Young Men general presidencies invited youth to attend an upcoming worldwide event.
Elder Uchtdorf stands in a recording studio and wearing headphones.
Living Faith
This week on social: Church leaders speak on general conference preparation
President Russell Nelson and Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf encourage preparation for general conference and Relief Society presidency members minister around the globe.
Joseph Smith being visited by the angel Moroni in his bedroom.
Living Faith
This week on social: 200th anniversary of angel Moroni visitation
President Nelson commemorates the 200th anniversary of angel Moroni visiting the Prophet Joseph Smith; three temples dedicated on the same day.