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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Anchorage, Alaska, honor the 250th anniversary of the United States by packing snack bags for a local food pantry. They cheer as a semitruck departs with donations from the Church for food banks statewide.

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After two decades of planning and more than six years of construction, the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now rests on its new base isolation system.

“The system is unlike anywhere else in the world,” said Nathan Espinoza, assistant project manager with Jacobsen Construction.

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Iam Tongi, the 21-year-old Hawaiian-born singer and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who won Season 21 of American Idol, will perform during the 2026 Utah Area YSA Conference in August.

Tongi believes music is not just about fun – although it definitely is that. It’s about transformation. “I know I’m supposed to be doing this, and sometimes that’s all I know,” he said. “This is what I was meant for.”

The YSA conference concert, happening on both Friday and Saturday, August 14 and 15, from 8 to 9:30 p.m., will open with special guest the King will come, a Billboard-charting collective of Kingdom-minded artists, songwriters and creatives united by a shared passion for spreading hope, love and unity.

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President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, welcomed the President of the Swiss Confederation to the Church’s global headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

During the visit, President @UchtdorfDF and His Excellency Guy Parmelin, president of the Swiss Confederation and head of the country’s Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), discussed shared values, including religious freedom, self-reliance, family, education, volunteerism and civic engagement.

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Here’s what’s new this past week for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Don’t miss the full stories — visit our website or follow us for the latest updates.

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Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the new Nauvoo Temple Visitors’ Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in historic Nauvoo, Illinois, on Saturday, June 27, 2026. "Nauvoo is central to our history,” Elder @GerritWGong said during the dedication.

The date also commemorates the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum Smith, who were killed in Carthage, Illinois, 182 years ago.

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In preparation for the upcoming special performance of “Music & the Spoken Word” with Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Choir has released a new episode of its “Behind the Scenes” podcast, now available on streaming platforms.

Audiences can view the live July 5 broadcast beginning at 9:10 a.m. MDT on the Choir’s YouTube channel, https://t.co/2GN8AWnDl7, C-SPAN, NewsNation, BYUtv and many NBC stations throughout the country.

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Following the earthquakes that struck various locations in Venezuela, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints launched a humanitarian response that includes the distribution of approximately 5,000 assistance kits, which are expected to benefit more than 23,500 people in the affected communities.

The response, coordinated by the Church in conjunction with humanitarian organizations and government authorities, aims to assess the most urgent needs and ensure that aid reaches those who need it most quickly.

The kits include food, drinking water, hygiene items, and other essential supplies. As part of this first phase of assistance, mattresses, blankets and pillows are also being distributed to families temporarily in shelters. This assistance is for anyone in need.

At the same time, the Church is preparing other projects to support families who have lost their belongings. The Church is committed to helping communities throughout their recovery.

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At the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders, President Dallin H. Oaks highlighted the continued growth in the number of full-time missionaries serving around the world. Church leaders anticipate that within the next few weeks, the total number of missionaries will reach an unprecedented level — surpassing any previous point in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

As this historic milestone approaches, more young men and young women are preparing to begin their service. In anticipation of this continued growth, Church leaders are providing helpful guidance and information for those currently preparing to serve or considering future missionary service.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Donny Osmond performs with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California, on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

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Marking 100 years since The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square’s first performance at the Hollywood Bowl in 1926, this historic return united music and humanitarian purpose in a celebratory concert benefitting women and children around the world.

One hundred percent of ticket sales revenue from the concert will be donated to CARE, Helen Keller Intl, and The Hunger Project. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will match the revenue from concert ticket sales, thereby doubling the charitable contributions associated with the event.

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Before the end of 2026, youth in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be participating in local music devotionals, concerts and other in-person, Christ-centered music experiences to worship and celebrate their faith.

According to a letter sent to local units, “Youth benefit from feeling a sense of belonging and exercising faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Music is a powerful tool to invite those feelings and experiences.”

Youth music experiences should be centered on Christ, highlight the youth theme (“Walk with Me”), and emphasize the eternal truths from the newly updated “For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices.”

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The Caribbean Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement after a pair of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026.

“We are deeply saddened by the recent earthquakes that have affected Venezuela, causing moments of uncertainty and concern for many people and families.

“We express our sincere support, solidarity and prayers for all those affected. In these difficult times, we stand with the Venezuelan people, hoping they find strength, peace, and solace as they face this situation.

“We pray that hope, unity, and the spirit of service will prevail, and that the affected communities will find support and strength in the midst of adversity.”

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Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square (@TheTabChoir) performed their first of two concerts at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday, June 24.

The Choir’s final show in Hollywood is tonight. Keep following Church Newsroom for more coverage of this concert series and to learn how these concerts will aid women and children around the world.

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For generations, the doors of the Salt Lake Temple have represented faith, hope, belonging and promises to Jesus Christ. Today, the restored and reinforced doors of the Salt Lake Temple were officially reinstalled.

“This really serves as that key milestone that this temple is going to be completed; we’re going to have it open and then rededicated. And the Salt Lake Temple will be back in operation for worship of Jesus Christ,” said Richard Sutton, senior director in the Temple Department over the Salt Lake Temple Celebration.

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Here’s what’s new this past week for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Don’t miss the full stories — visit our website or follow us for the latest updates.

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The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the groundbreaking date for the Tulsa Oklahoma Temple and the location, exterior rendering and groundbreaking date for the Victoria British Columbia Temple.

“The purpose of the doctrine and policies of this restored Church is to prepare God’s children for salvation in the celestial glory,” President Dallin H. Oaks (@OaksDallinH) has taught. “The covenants made and the blessings promised to the faithful in the temples of God are the key.”

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Missionary work is soaring to new heights. We are days away from the opening of 55 new missions. This brings the total number of missions to 506. There is a total of over 87,000 full-time missionaries. And we are currently being reinforced by the first wave of 18-year-old sisters beginning their service. 

In coming weeks, we will have the largest number of full-time missionaries in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

These missionaries’ first responsibility is to testify of Jesus Christ to a world that suffers without knowledge of His divine mission. They invite people across the globe to become part of His true and living Church.

I affirm my testimony of Jesus Christ and the truth of His gospel. The Holy Ghost has given me a witness of its truthfulness, and I rejoice that I can spend my life in proclaiming it.

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Currently, 87,000 missionaries are serving around the world, but “in coming weeks, we will have the largest number of full-time missionaries in the Church’s history,” President Dallin H. Oaks (@OaksDallinH) told new mission leaders at a training seminar on Saturday, June 20.

“You are called to lead missionaries at an historic time,” the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said. “Missionary work is soaring to new heights.”

The increase is due to the first wave of 18-year-old sister missionaries beginning their service and to the addition of 55 new missions in July, bringing the total to 506. “What a group to lead,” he said.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Sister Tracy Y. Browning, who helps lead the Church’s global organization for children, embraces a young woman following a food donation of more than 37,000 pounds of food from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Catholic Charities Boston Yawkey Center in Boston, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

“It’s clear to us that hunger is everywhere, in every community,” Sister Browning said. “This effort as a Church reflects our desire to follow the teachings of our Savior, Jesus Christ, by lifting others and strengthening individuals, families and communities.”

A significant portion of the food will be distributed to those in need on Saturday in honor of #Juneteenth.

The Church has now delivered truckloads of food to all 50 U.S. states as part of its effort to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary. By year’s end, 250 truckloads of food will have been distributed nationwide, representing millions of meals. Half of those 250 truckloads have already been delivered.

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